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Binchotan, Waimea (Kamuela), HI

Binchotan

3.7 (621)
$30 and under
Unspecified
1 North Kaniku Drive, Waimea (Kamuela), HI 96743

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • Innovative
Binchotan: Bar & Grill is a gathering place for friends and family to enjoy a fresh take on Asian cuisine. Our menu features the time-honored tradition of grilling meat, seafood and produce over an open flame. Shared plates, handcrafted sushi and grilled skewers are the hallmarks of this culinary experience. Our full service bar showcases artisan cocktails, premium sake and a vast collection of whiskey. We invite diners to indulge in a flavorful feast as they raise a glass of Muay Tai to toast the most glorious sunsets over the Kohala Coast!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Location
    1 North Kaniku Drive, Waimea (Kamuela), HI 96743
  • Neighborhood
    Kohala Coast
  • Parking details
    Free Parking for Binchotan Bar & Grill dining guests
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 621 people are saying

Binchotan reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.7
3.7 based on recent ratings
  • 3.6Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Innovative

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Good for groups

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Binchotan offers a mix of experiences, with "delicious food" and "attentive staff" being consistent highlights. The restaurant is appreciated for its "beautiful setting" and unique dining options like the Robatayaki Grill. However, some find the pricing steep and service inconsistent. Overall, a visually appealing spot with "great food and ambiance."
621 Reviews

  1. Jennifer

    Unspecified1 review

    1.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    They changed the menu and the options are much more limited. The old menu was way better and more fun. Quality and taste of food was not good. Also, way over priced.

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  2. Alan

    Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall good! More like fusion Japanese. Good atmosphere.

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  3. Lissy VIP

    Southwest Florida23 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    So disappointed- used to be one of my favorite places to eat on the Big Island. Used to have people waiting to get a table. Now most tables were empty. The once unique and flavorful dining experience has gone downhill. Menu has been reduced to nothing special items and lacking flavor. The Hot Rock share plate of American Wagyu Beef, Shiso Chimichurri, Ginger was bland - no marinade or sauce just chili crisp (not chimichurri), slices of pickled ginger and a weak tempura sauce. The Big Island Roll of Shrimp Tempura, Ono, Avocado, Furikake Crunch, Cracked Pepper Aioli was bland- furikake crunch was more like tempura crumbs. Rushed through service to clear the table of food probably due to the incessant flies around the table. House special sangria was delicious but that’s not enough for me to keep this restaurant in rotation and sadly can no longer recommend.

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  4. Christine VIP

    California Central Coast34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent shrimp, great service and sunset views. We had a wonderful time.

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  5. Kevin

    Houston1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was just okay. We've had better sushi dishes for half the price in Texas...

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  6. Ryan

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Highly recommend eating here on the coast for a delicious dinner!

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  7. shailen VIP

    Philadelphia County6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and ambience However very expensive Server evidently brand new and was not knowledgeable Would have thought a restaurant of this level would have done better orientation

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  8. Kimberly

    Hawaii1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The property is beautiful and the staff is lovely. It’s possible I got the wrong thing by ordering the crispy red snapper. It needed a different sauce or some type of rice or something to make it into a well balanced dish. The fried rice was good and the crispy bao buns but for $100 the fish wasn’t worth it. Thank you to the staff though!!!

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  9. Lisa VIP

    Houston7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Bincho tan used to be defined as one of the most unique and fun dining experiences in the island but unfortunately those days are over. With a complete overhaul of the menu things have really changed and not for the better. Gone are the unique yaki tori style dishes and the white coals (where the restaurant gets its name) and welcome the generic upscale fare. While the food itself is not bad in the slightest it isn’t unique nor justifiable in its price. Furthermore, while the food has been completely redone the cocktails are the same which are lackluster at best. They did retain their phenomenal staff which is always a plus but between the needless change of the food for the worst and the not so stellar drinks I cannot in good conscience recommend the former hidden gem.

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  10. David

    Los Angeles1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered the $100 ribeye steak and it was tough. My husband ordered coffee and he had to flag down a waiter to bring cream and suger. That dhould have come with the coffee.

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Binchotan is rated 3.7 stars by 621 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Hawaii
  4. Hawaii / Big Island
  5. Kohala Coast

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Binchotan

1 North Kaniku Drive, Waimea (Kamuela), HI 96743

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Kohala Coast
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Free Parking for Binchotan Bar & Grill dining guests
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Isabel Chung
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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