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Halani, Kamuela, HI

Halani

4.7
4.7
1092 Reviews
$31 to $50
Farm-to-table
A photo of Halani restaurant

Halani

4.7
$31 to $50
Farm-to-table
Kamuela

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
Reflecting a journey through the Mediterranean, set against a spectacular Pacific Ocean backdrop, choose between colorful mezze platters, a selection of tender kebabs from Hamakua raised lamb to Kahua ranch beef sirloin, signature grilled seafood dishes including Whole Kampachi and Mibrasa Style Branzino with ladolemono & Waimea cherry tomatoes, as well as wood-fired pizzas and fresh salads. This beloved al fresco eatery embraces the rich culinary traditions of Coastal Mediterranean cuisine with the tropical beauty of Hawai’i to offer a rich tapestry of dishes highlighted by locally-sourced produce and seafood.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Hawaii Regional Cuisine, American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 885-6622
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Kamuela
  • Cross street
    68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr, Waimea, HI 96743
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Rhythm and Brunch at Halani

    $95.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Come join us at our new Sunday Brunch at Halani. Popular local selections such as sashimi, poke, and other seafood favorites are featured. Carving station with prime rib, and a weekly brunch creation like crab cake benedicts, kalua pork loco moco, and kim chee fried rice. Oven fresh pastries and house made desserts to end your experience.
    Rhythm and Brunch at Halani Photo

What 1,092 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
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Overall

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Service

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Ambiance

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for brunch

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Kid-friendly

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Healthy

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Hot spot

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Good for special occasions

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Halani offers an exquisite dining experience with "amazing food," "perfect service," and a "stunning ambiance." Guests praise the creative menu and attentive staff, making it a top choice on the Big Island. While it can be pricey, the quality and atmosphere often justify the cost for many diners seeking a memorable meal.

1,092 Reviews
  1. Anne

    Portland

    44 reviews

    4.0

    44 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tiny portions for a big price tag. The food was good but not $200 dinners worth of good. Nice ambience lovely setting and Charlie our server was amazing. We probably would not come back.

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  2. henry

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really liked the food from their new Mediterranean menu, particularly the balloon bread with hummus. The two of us shared five smaller menu items and enjoyed them all (balloon bread, chicken kabab, bucatini, broccolini, and chocolate torte).

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  3. Lesley

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely ambiance and delicious food. Server was very friendly and patient.

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  4. beverly

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food now is Mediterranean and Moroccan. They need to go back to their old more traditional and accessible menus!

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  5. Jennifer

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The Mauna Lani is a lovely property and the Halani is well appointed BUT the service (for which they tagged a mandatory $265 fee onto our bill) was non-existent. We tried several times - unsuccessfully - to order beverages with our brunch. No one ever came to the table. I rooted through the staffing station myself for clean silverware and then distributed it to my family. The food was good and there was plenty of variety, but it was not worth being treated with disdain and not worth the price we paid. It felt like SNL meets White Orchid. We won't go back.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. David

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Space is great. Menu is super appealing, but the execution fell a bit flat. Service was friendly, but sometimes went missing. Overall a descent experience, but not great for the price point.

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  7. Jennifer

    Anchorage

    23 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We were so disappointed with our recent dinner at Halani. This had been one of our go-to favorites every time we visited the Big Island but I won’t need to go back anytime soon. They recently changed their menu from a Hawaiian focus to a generic-feeling Mediterranean one, and it was a disappointment, with some dishes feeling like they were conceived by an average home cook who was in a hurry (overcooked and over salted broccolini, a cauliflower dish that was basically a hunk of undercooked cauliflower with a little scoop of sauce plopped next to it). The prices are high, and while we expect that a great dinner in a resort in Hawaii will be pricey, this was truly excessive. $40 for a sundae? Seriously? Our server was friendly but was distracted, extremely slow and not knowledgeable about anything on the menu (granted it is apparently a new menu as of a couple of weeks ago but still). So sad that the Auberge messed with such a good thing!

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  8. Allison

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance and setting could not be more picturesque. The food was incredible with flavor. Mediterranean inspired, selections are intended to be shared family style. We had the bread balloon, with a side order of the spicy aioli (pretty mild spice), zucchini chips w tzatziki, ahi steak with orzo, ali’i mushrooms and the broccolini which were grilled and made with lemon juice, garlic and crushed red peppers. Zucchini chips are a must if you’re trying to satisfy your savory palate and the seared ahi steak will melt in your mouth. Service and hospitality were outstanding from the valet to the host stand to the servers. My water glass was never empty! Also, there is live music every Monday! The artist was incredibly musically gifted, his acoustic talent was evident. The open air/face restaurant allows the stunning view of Hawaii and the sunset is a short walk from the restaurant to the beach shore front. Looking for romance and delectable food choices? Look no further

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  9. Joseph

    San Francisco

    164 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    164 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner and great service at this wonderful restaurant.

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  10. Jock

    New York City

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The chef uses spice in far too many dishes. Also, there is a noticeable lack of vegetables in each entree.

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FAQs

Halani is rated 4.7 stars by 1092 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of Halani restaurant

Halani

4.7
$31 to $50
Farm-to-table
Kamuela

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Halani

68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr, Kamuela, HI 96743

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr, Waimea, HI 96743
  • Neighborhood
    Kamuela
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Hawaii Regional Cuisine, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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