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Canoehouse Exteriror - CanoeHouse, Kamuela, HI

CanoeHouse

4.7
4.7
3162 Reviews
$50 and over
Creative Japanese

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Mark Libunao
  • Neighborhood
    Kamuela
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Thanksgiving Tasting Menu

    $165.00 per person

    Nov 28, 2024 only
    Give thanks at Mauna Lani's storied oceanfront restaurant, CanoeHouse, and join us for a five-course tasting menu curated exclusively for the holiday season. It is $165 per person excluding beverages, tax & gratuity. Please note that only the six-course tasting menu will be offered on Thanksgiving Day, no à la carte menu available.
    Thanksgiving Tasting Menu Photo

What 3,162 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Overall

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Food

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Service

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Ambiance

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Innovative

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for fine wines

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Romantic

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for scenic views

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Good for special occasions

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
CanoeHouse offers a stunning beachfront setting with "spectacular sunset views" and a "beautiful ambiance." Guests rave about the "amazing service" and "delicious food," often mentioning standout dishes like the fried rice and Shokupan pull-apart bread. While prices are high, many believe the experience is "worth every penny" for special occasions.

3,162 Reviews
  1. Julie

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Endroit magnifique! Cuisine et services excellent! Prix très élevé!

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  2. Jennifer

    Anchorage

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a perfect meal here to celebrate a birthday. Every course was memorable and delicious, the setting was gorgeous and the service was outstanding. It’s hard to imagine a better experience!

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  3. Jason

    Denver

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing venue. Food was overpriced for what you get. We ordered the sea food tower(200$) and it was -ok. Our steaks were fine-Texas roadhouse-y. Frankly, I wouldn’t be writing anything, and just passed it off as another vastly overpriced Hawaiian dinner if the service wasn’t so lack luster. Our waiter would have been very appropriate for an IHOP or something of that caliber, but not at a three hundred dollar a person place. Took our order, then didn’t see him again until the main entree was three fourths done. Other folks brought the apps, the entrees, filled the drinks, etc. he actually asked me, with two bites left how my entree was, and would I like a glass of wine to drink. He tried to make some small talk when the check was delivered, but I wasn’t having it. We noted that similar service in this section was given to the other patrons. I had to create this account in order to leave a review, as I have never done this before, but felt the experience should have been much better given the high marks the restaurant has received, and it does bother me to have to leave this. It bothered me to leave an eighty dollar tip for no service a bit more, however.

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  4. Juean

    Houston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Server forgot my second course but made up for it by offer free dessert. The main was pricey but when served was not warm.

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  5. Lee

    Seattle

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The most amazing dinner served by an incredible crew led by Billie. The best! Thank you.

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  6. EdwL

    Houston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible view and scenery. Waitstaff was great and attentive

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  7. Howard

    Orange County

    325 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    325 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful sunset. Wonderful menu and service All the food and drinks were excellent…. Corn ribs, gyoza, the catch of the day, the ube cheese cake, everything great. We come here every time we come to the island

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  8. Kevin

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Canoe House has been one of our favorites on the Island for several years. It is a perfect location for sunset dinners and an outstanding dining experience. Again, they did not disappoint. Highlights were perfectly done filet, swordfish and kampachi with garlic fried rice as a side. Wonderful flavors, well balanced, and perfect portions. Starters were corn ribs (a favorite ) and snap peas with goat cheese. Prices are at the higher end, but the value is spot on. We always try and eat here once during our trips to the island.

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  9. Sam

    Cincinnati

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience as always. Ask for Ian to take care of your dinner or event.

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  10. thomas

    Los Angeles

    19 reviews

    1.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was quite simply AWOL and the pace of the dinner was awful. Starters came fast and then he forgot to come back to take our dinner order so there was a prolonged wait between courses. On a more amusing note, no one bussed our plates forever but the server did take my empty wine glass away and as he walking away said “we also sell by the glass if you’d like more.” I was like excuse me? I live next door at Mauna Kea resort and I’ve been coming to CH for over 25 years and have eaten there countless times. I even made a point of eating there as often as possible during the pandemic to show support, when Matt and Yuka were running the show, and it was always gracious and delightful. Now the menu prices have skyrocketed and even that’s ok but the past few times I’ve visited the service has been truly horrible. It’s almost like going to the post office. You get the feeling that the staff can’t be fired for any reason because there is a labor shortage on the island and it’s hard to replace servers. But I won’t return. I’ll drive to the Four Seasons or Kona Village instead.

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FAQs

CanoeHouse is rated 4.7 stars by 3162 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for CanoeHouse

68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr, Kamuela, HI 96743

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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
    Mark Libunao
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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