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Canoehouse Exteriror - CanoeHouse, Kamuela, HI

CanoeHouse

4.8 (3528)
$50 and over
Creative Japanese
68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr, Kamuela, HI 96743

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 79 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.


Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Creative Japanese, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 796-3990
  • Website
    http://aubergeresorts.com/maunalani/dine/canoe-house/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Rhoda Magbitang
  • Location
    68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr, Kamuela, HI 96743
  • Neighborhood
    Kamuela
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

CanoeHouse's menu was last updated on 12/29/2022.

View menu on restaurant's website

What 3,528 people are saying

CanoeHouse 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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

    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 breathtaking oceanfront setting with a "romantic ambiance" perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "amazing" food and "exceptional" service, with highlights including the chef's tasting menu and garlic fried rice. While some find it pricey, many agree it's "worth every penny" for the memorable experience.
3,528 Reviews

  1. Julie

    Baltimore / Maryland5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing evening! Great food and awesome service! A do not miss experience on the Big Island.

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  2. John

    Philadelphia County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and location. Prepare to open your wallet though! $500+ after tip for family of two adults and two kids, two alcoholic drinks, two sides and two desserts. (To be fair, one adult ordered the $170 tasting menu.)

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  3. Omar

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was great, view was beautiful, and the food was delish!!

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  4. Kimberly VIP

    Denver / Colorado6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The setting is stunning! I know that’s what you’re paying for, and the food was very good. The service was mediocre, our waiter well very nice kept disappearing for a long time with the drinks were good, very pricey the scallops were delicious, but I felt it was very sad that there’s no sides with them and the mushrooms they put on the plate are very dried up. We ordered the crispy potatoes as a side. They were so spicy we couldn’t tolerate it. They brought us some plain ones. They were good, but very oily. I don’t know. I expected more for the price for the food. My sister steak was very good. She appreciated it and she felt it was worth the money. Overall, I love the setting, but I do feel that the food could definitely be better for the price you’re paying. The menu was was small, not many choices.

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  5. Diane

    Little Rock3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner was exceptional, as always. Sitting outside, watching the sunset, and eating wonderful food was an experience not to be missed. Our server, Sam, was the perfect blend of attentive and respectful. The waygu bravette was cooked just as requested, and delicious. We look forward to our next trip and visit to the Canoe House.

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  6. Cindy VIP

    Los Angeles99 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful dining experience. The service is always amazing and the food is interesting and delicious. Cocktails are perfectly prepared. The staff execute every moment impeccably, and we appreciate their attention to every detail

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  7. Jodi

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the food. The bread is divine as usual. I love the tempura. The crispy potatoes a sublime. The sashimi poke style ahi is SO FRESH! I get mine with a little bowl of plain rice.

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  8. Abbey

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was solid, especially for Kona. Service was so slow though so plan accordingly. Not just Hawaii laid back level - it was remarkably bad. Plan to be there for at least 3 hours.

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  9. Pam VIP

    Vancouver / British Columbia47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner at the Canoe House watching the sun go down. Service and cuisine was perfect. My Kampachi filet was moist and the ginger sauce was delicous.

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  10. caroline

    Alabama1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate here 3x during our vacation. It’s AMAZING. Food & Staff are 10/10 - highly recommend!

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FAQs

CanoeHouse is rated 4.8 stars by 3528 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 79 times today
Google Map for CanoeHouse

68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr, Kamuela, HI 96743

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Kamuela
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 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
    Rhoda Magbitang
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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