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Canoehouse Exteriror - CanoeHouse, Kamuela, HI

CanoeHouse

4.7
4.7
3377 Reviews
$50 and over
Creative Japanese

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 29 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.


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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Creative Japanese, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Rhoda Magbitang

What 3,377 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 Ambiance

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Overall

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Food

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Service

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Ambiance

  • 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.

3,377 Reviews
  1. Scott

    Seattle9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We reserved a seat at the bar and loved our time visiting with the bartender. His recommendations and everything we ordered were amazing! We shared the Kampachi entree served with an amazing sauce, an order of garlic fried rice, the local green salad and finally ended the evening with the chocolate lilikoi dessert. Perfect combination for a date night out. Canoe House is still one of our favorite places on the island.

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  2. Marc

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fantastic. Great service. Inventive food. And the ambiance by the water was great. Will definitely go again.

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  3. Earl VIP

    Greater Boston37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Venue is special for sunset viewing and ocean proximity. Food was exceptional. My wife chose the lamb chops and I the filet. Both paired well with a Frog’s Leap Cabernet Savignon. Servers were excellent. Pricey but very good.

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  4. John VIP

    Hawaii24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been big big fans of CanoeHouse for several years. Tonight, as has happened for us several times in the past, we enjoyed a marvelous meal with outstanding service while watching whales just being whales in the ocean just offshore. This just about (silently) screams Hawaii in winter whale migration season. So. Much. Fun.

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  5. ElleM

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal food, service and views! It was unreal and beautiful. The wait staff were all incredible, they took needed precautions with my food, and we even saw some whales!!! Amazing experience.

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  6. Kevin

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great view and ambience. If you are looking for a fine dining experience on the big island this is the spot.

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  7. Greg VIP

    Dallas6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful evening and meal. Our server Chris was outstanding and made the whole experience memorable.

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  8. Ethan

    Hawaii3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were phenomenal. Our servers Tai and Marciano were excellent and we appreciated the check in from the GM Stephanie. We had an Ube Espresso Martini for dessert that was one of the best beverages we've ever had.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding!!!! Excellent!!!! Perfection!!! Wonderful!!!

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  10. Michelle VIP

    San Francisco10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service, atmosphere, and food! Flavorful options and attentive staff.

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CanoeHouse is rated 4.7 stars by 3377 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 29 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 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • 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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