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Canoehouse Exteriror - CanoeHouse, Kamuela, HI

CanoeHouse

4.7
4.7
3394 Reviews
$50 and over
Creative Japanese

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 73 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
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

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Creative Japanese, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 17:00–20:30
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Rhoda Magbitang

What 3,394 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

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

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Romantic

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Good for special occasions

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
CanoeHouse offers a stunning oceanfront dining experience with "amazing views" and "superb service." The atmosphere is "elegant, comfortable, and soothing," perfect for special occasions. While the food receives rave reviews like "possibly the best meal I've ever had," some find it "overpriced." Overall, a "highly recommend" destination.
3,394 Reviews
  1. Hyun-Tae

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was nice experience to me. Nice view and nice food and also nice service.

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  2. Jennifer

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was amazing. Loved the ambience. Sunset did not disappoint!

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  3. Wendy VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

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  4. Timothy VIP

    Phoenix2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful restaurant. Best one we have been to on the big Island.

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  5. VSmith

    Central Coast14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Location is incredible! Lovely, sumptuous, dinner! Great service!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were outstanding. We had a wonderful dinner in a beautiful setting. I wish the tables weren’t so tucked back in the restaurant, would have preferred a closer table to the sunset. The prices are extremely high, but the food is delicious! Our server did a very nice job. Our party of six ordered the tomahawk steak, the chicken, scallops, fresh catch, as well as the sweet bread, potatoes and garlic fried rice. The fried rice is a must! The CanoeHouse will definitely be on our dinner list next time we visit!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely outstanding. Deserves 10/5 stars. Get the chef tasting menu, it was killer. And they are so good with food allergies. Ian was the man!!

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  8. Aaron

    Seattle21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were thrilled to return to the Canoe House last night - one of our all time favorite restaurants on the Big Island - after an absence of five years, due to the covid pandemic and a move. We splurged on the chef's tasting menu and we were blown away by how creative, beautifully presented and how absolutely delicious each course was, ranging from appetizers to a salad to a fish course to a meat course, and wrapping up with a delicate cheesecake for dessert. The service, led by our server Michael, was terrific. His advice on the wine choice - sake? really? - was spot on. Of course the setting and ambience was idyllic. Canoe House chefs, back of house and front of house staff - you are still awesome, and we are so grateful to have spent a lovely evening with you. Thank you!

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  9. jamied VIP

    Hawaii6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and ambiance. Portions a little small but taste, food quality and flavors were outstanding. Amazing view of the sunset. Staff is lovely!

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  10. Mary VIP

    Orange County14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful and delicious dinner for our 50th Anniversary. Thank you Canoe House for giving us a beautiful table. Everything that Ian suggested was absolutety fanstastic!! We also had a beautiful sunset which made it a perfert evening.

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FAQs

CanoeHouse is rated 4.7 stars by 3394 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 73 times today
Google Map for CanoeHouse

68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr, Kamuela, HI 96743

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Creative Japanese, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 17:00–20:30
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Rhoda Magbitang
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