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Canoehouse Exteriror - CanoeHouse, Kamuela, HI

CanoeHouse

4.7
4.7
3231 Reviews
$50 and over
Creative Japanese

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 114 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
Long regarded as the premier dining destination among the Hawaiian islands, this beloved institution is a gathering place for generations of friends, families and neighbors. Helmed by Executive Chef Rhoda Magbitang, CanoeHouse features thoughtful, seasonal dishes that celebrate Hawaii’s landscape through Japanese-Paniolo inspired cuisine, accompanied by craft-cocktails and diverse wine selections.
Please kindly note that CanoeHouse accepts reservations 60 days in advance for outside guests of Mauna Lani.


Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Creative Japanese, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 885-6622
  • Website
    http://aubergeresorts.com/maunalani/dine/canoe-house/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Rhoda Magbitang
  • Location
    68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr, Kamuela, HI 96743
  • Area
    Kamuela
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Celebrate the New Year at Mauna Lani's storied oceanfront restaurant, CanoeHouse, with a five -course tasting menu curated exclusively for the evening. It is $350 per person excluding beverages, tax & gratuity. Please note that only the five-course tasting menu will be offered on New Year's Eve, no à la carte menu available.
    New Year's Eve photo

Menu

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What 3,231 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Best Ambience

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Overall

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Food

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Service

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Ambience

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for fine wines

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Romantic

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for scenic views

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
CanoeHouse offers a stunning beachside dining experience, celebrated for its "phenomenal" food, service, and ambiance. Guests rave about the "breathtaking views" and "memorable dining" moments. While some find it "very expensive," the experience is often deemed "worth every penny." It's a must-visit for those seeking a special occasion meal on the Big Island.

3,232 Reviews

  1. Dana

    VIP

    Phoenix

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food incredible staff incredible views overall a very magical dinner during our holiday vacation. Can’t wait to be back next year! 

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  2. Milan

    VIP

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great dining experience and worth checking out, when on the Big Island!

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  3. Ken

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Our second visit to Canoe House was excellent, as was the first. The radish salad, corn ribs and whole lobster were all unique and richly flavored. The pacific coast ambiance is delightful. Don’t come hungry. This restaurant is expensive even by Hawaii standards, so we ordered only a few shared dishes.

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  4. Eric

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Canoe House is a special place. The food is truly remarkable. The setting is gorgeous. Our server Dean was outstanding. He really helped make the experience special. He knows the menu and all the ingredients in great detail and was flexible in the way we ordered - allowing is to get half orders of various dishes so that we could create interesting combos. The restaurant is very expensive without a doubt. But they deliver in every way.

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  5. Becca

    VIP

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good and service was excellent. Beautiful ambiance.

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  6. Laurie

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience overall! Food was outstanding with many choices and options including the tasting menu. We split one in two and it was plenty of food. We added a radish salad that was quite special in the dressing and ingredients. Our servers were nice and attentive although it took a while to get the various dishes. Overall it was a great experience and recommended!

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  7. John

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Took our grandkids for our last night on the big island. We wanted something memorable. Boy did this hit the bulls eye in every aspect. Thanks you Canoehouse team..simply incredible.

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  8. Alia

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    135 reviews

    5.0

    135 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic! Ambiance, service, food.... All was Fantastic! We were treated to a spectacular sunset too.

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  9. Michael

    Hawaii

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Can’t beat the ocean front location and view. Service and food are great. Only issue is it very pricey.

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  10. Risha

    Hampshire

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience at Canoe House was outstanding from start to finish. From the warm welcome by the hostess to the delicious cocktails, appetizers, and dinner, everything was exceptional. We were celebrating our 35th anniversary and were given a wonderful table at the edge of the dining area, closest to the beachfront. The ambiance, food, and service were all excellent. I had the fried chicken topped with honey, and my husband enjoyed the daily market fish—both were fantastic. However, there was one small detail that was missing: no toast or dessert with a candle to mark the occasion. While I didn’t necessarily need dessert, a small gesture to celebrate the milestone would have made us feel truly special. I had mentioned our anniversary both in my reservation and to the hostess, noting that this was our fifth year in a row celebrating at Canoe House. Unfortunately, there was no acknowledgment, which left me a little disappointed. That aside, everything else was superb, and we truly enjoyed our evening.

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FAQs

CanoeHouse is rated 4.7 stars by 3231 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 114 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for CanoeHouse

68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr, Kamuela, HI 96743

Additional information

  • Area
    Kamuela
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Creative Japanese, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Rhoda Magbitang
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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