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Canoehouse Exteriror - CanoeHouse, Kamuela, HI

CanoeHouse

4.7 (3563)
$50 and over
Creative Japanese
68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr, Kamuela, HI 96743

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 54 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 5:30 pm–9:00 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

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Menu

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

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What 3,563 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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 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 an unforgettable dining experience with a "stunning oceanfront setting" and "amazing service." Patrons rave about the "delicious and beautifully presented food," with highlights like the "tasting menu" and "corn ribs." While some note the "pricey" nature and occasional service hiccups, most agree it's a "must-visit" on the Big Island.
3,563 Reviews

  1. Adani

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It was out 25th wedding anniversary dinner and they didn’t know. I would have wanted a table nearest the ocean. We were outside but it wasn’t the best table which we were hoping for.

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  2. Larissa VIP

    Denver / Colorado5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Come back year after year to here! Thanks for such great food, service and ambiance.
    CanoeHouseResponded today
    Mahalo for this wonderful review. From our Ohana here at CanoeHouse, we appreciate you dining with us and look forward to hosting you again in the future!

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  3. Leslie

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was Yo who gave exceptional service and was professional from beginning to end. We love this restaurant and to say the least the food was delicious. Everything we had was not a disappointment. I highly recommend this restaurant on your next visit to Kona
    CanoeHouseResponded today
    Mahalo for this wonderful review. From our Ohana here at CanoeHouse, we appreciate you dining with us and look forward to hosting you again in the future!

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  4. Ivan

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed our first visit here, awesome food and service, ghe fried rice was good can share it for 2 but my son ate it all… :)

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  5. tanya

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Couldn’t have been a better experience!!!! Our waiter was absolutely on point and made it even more enjoyable.
    CanoeHouseResponded today
    Mahalo for this wonderful review. From our Ohana here at CanoeHouse, we appreciate you dining with us and look forward to hosting you again in the future!

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  6. eric VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve dined at the CanoeHouse many, many times. And yes, everyone can have an “off night”. Perhaps this was “that night” for the CanoeHouse? Tonight food quality was sub-par, as evidenced by lukewarm clams (entree) and heavily over-seasoned fried rice. In addition, our server was uninformed (re. menu items) and our bill was presented at the same time dessert was served … tacky. The server repeatedly checked the bill folio for our credit card as we were finishing our dessert. Given that we had occupied the table for no more than 90 minutes, their behavior was comically unprofessional. Will we dine here again? Likely not. The setting is phenomenal; however, I believe the restaurant has strayed from providing the top-tier food and service that they have demonstrated in the past. Disappointing…

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  7. Susom VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. It was a breath of fresh air that they allowed one person to do the tasting menu and that it wasnt a requirement for the full table. The Prawns and Sourdough bread are some of the best I've had. The Kanpachi was the best piece of cooked fish I have ever had. Highly HIGHLY recommend this restaurant for a celebratory meal!
    CanoeHouseResponded today
    Mahalo for this wonderful review. From our Ohana here at CanoeHouse, we appreciate you dining with us and look forward to hosting you again in the future!

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  8. Joanne M VIP

    Southwest Florida14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience for dinner. It was a great evening and delicious food!!!

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  9. J VIP

    Tokyo Metropolitan Area7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent atmosphere! Steak quality was ok at best. Oysters were fresh. Definitely an experience for the location.

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  10. Emme VIP

    New York City39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always wanted to try this place and it didn’t disappoint. Beautiful dining experience seeing the sunset and enjoying the unique cuisine. We had the seafood tower and tried the tasting menu. Drinks were also great. The service was wonderful and one of the best parts of our experience. Thank you CanoeHouse!

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CanoeHouse is rated 4.7 stars by 3563 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Hawaii
  4. Hawaii / Big Island
  5. Kamuela

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 54 times today
Google Map for CanoeHouse

68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr, Kamuela, HI 96743

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Kamuela
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 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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