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Hau Tree at Mauna Kea, Kamuela, HI

Hau Tree at Mauna Kea

4.4
4.4
288 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Romantic
  • Great for scenic views
Just steps from the beach and ocean with your toes practically in the sand, Hau Tree is a casual open-air option for relaxed lunches and dinners on the Big Island of Hawai‘i. It’s complete with a gazebo-style bar perfectly situated for meeting friends old and new while enjoying cocktails, local brews and awaiting a glimpse of the sunset’s elusive green flash. Hau Tree’s menu includes sandwiches, wraps, fish tacos, salads, ice cream, and Mauna Kea’s famous Ovaltine Froth.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon, Tue, Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 882-5707
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual

What 288 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Ambiance

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Kid-friendly

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Hot spot

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Romantic

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hau Tree at Mauna Kea offers a stunning beachfront setting with "breathtaking views" of Kauna'oa Bay. Known for its "excellent service" and delightful seafood dishes like kampachi and poke bowls, the restaurant provides a casual yet memorable dining experience. Guests also enjoy the "friendly staff" and beautiful sunsets, making it a top choice for beachside dining.

288 Reviews
  1. John

    Portland

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent except getting there from Valet parking was LONG UNMarked walk

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  2. Lylyana

    Houston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for dinner while enjoying amazing sunset views.

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  3. Lonnie

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal in all ways. The restaurant is part of the Mauna Kea resort. The food was excellent. The restaurant is literally beachfront. And despite being part of an upscale resort, where you’d expect expensive prices, it was very reasonably priced.

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  4. Julie

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful setting on the beach, combined with great casual food and beautiful music. There’s no place quite like this!

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  5. Stephanie

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner on the beach. Very casual and what you might expect - casual atmosphere with beautiful beach scenery.

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  6. Amanda

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent menu and great value for a resort. The manta ray viewing area was a short walk away

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  7. Scott

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful location, great service and delicious food!

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  8. Emily

    VIP

    Denver

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Nice view and kind staff but the kitchen was slower than molasses and the food is awful. Burger is worse than a McDonald’s burger, the shashimi was so bad I spit it into my napkin. The fish tacos were astounding. I’m hoping the big renovation Mauna Kea is doing also includes an overhaul of the food because management is clearly not checking it.

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  9. Judith

    VIP

    Hawaii

    93 reviews

    5.0

    93 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We were pleasantly surprised that the Hau Tree had happy hour from 5-7 during the massive renovations that are currently happening to the hotel. This by far is are favorite resort to eat and love the beach here. You can see the Manta Rays at night. We had Brussels sprouts and cheeseburgers. We enjoyed a beautiful sunset as well.

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  10. Cynthia

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best part of the Hau Tree is a tie between the location and the staff. Each of the servers we had during our stay were so gracious and welcoming. The location next to the Kauna’oa beach is perfect. The food comes quickly and is consistently prepared. Favorite dishes were the Poke bowl and Cobb Salad. You can never go wrong with the daily catch dishes.

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Hau Tree at Mauna Kea is rated 4.4 stars by 288 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Hau Tree at Mauna Kea

62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Dr, Kamuela, HI 96743-9706

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Kohala Coast
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon, Tue, Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine
  • Phone number
    (808) 882-5707
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