Halani

Name: Halani
Address: 68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr, Kamuela, HI, United States, 96743
Telephone: (808) 885-6622
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

376 Reviews

$50 and over

Farm-to-table

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Start your morning at our open-air eatery overlooking the pool and expansive Great Lawn with Kona coffee and a breakfast spread. Enjoy the freshest fish and locally caught shellfish from the island's local fishermen. Enjoy local hearts of palm, kale and fresh vegetables from nearby farms and try the best pizza around. Let our Hālani master chefs serve up the best the island has to offer for breakfast then unwind with a Mai Tai at Hā Bar & Grill for Lunch and Dinner.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 21, 2022

May 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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 Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(808) 885-6622
Website
http://aubergeresorts.com/maunalani/dine/halani/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual

Location
68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr Kamuela, HI 96743
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

Popular dishes

Chips & Guacamole$18.00
pico de gallo, corn tortilla chips
Fresh Veggies & Hummus$21.00
cilantro pesto
Ahi Crudo$26.00
shishito pepper agrodolce, capers, orange, chive oil radish
Spicy Shrimp Toast$26.00
cilantro pesto, avocado, big island chevre
Hawai'i Island Goat Cheese Toast$22.00
candied mac nuts, grapes, arugula, honey drizzle
Kiawe Smoked Chicken Quesadilla$23.00
tomato sweet corn avocado relish, lime crema
Chopped Caesar$15.00
torn croutons, shaved parmesan
Waimea Mixed Greens$15.00
shaved beets and radishes, hearts of palm, balsamic dressing
Kawamata Roasted Tomato Salad$20.00
whipped ricotta, goat cheese, arugula, balsamic garlic anchovy vinaigrette

Pasta

add chicken, fresh catch, shrimp, skirt steak

Mushroom Cauliflower Bolognese$29.00
bucatini pasta, fresh herbs, shaved parmesan
Lobster Mac & Cheese$40.00
shell pasta, parmesan mornay, truffle crumb shaved parmesan
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio$43.00
shrimp, fettuccine pasta, sliced garlic, fresh herbs farm vegetables, chili flakes, shaved parmesan

Brick Oven Pizza

Hamakua$28.00
hamakua mushroom, garlic confit
Big Island$29.00
waimea tomato and vegetables, country sausage
Kauai Shrimp$32.00
garlic, shallots, charred broccolini, lemon zest
Chicken Pesto$28.00
hamakua mushroom, arugula, goat cheese
Margherita$26.00
kamuela tomato, sweet basil
Pepperoni$27.00
tomato sauce, shredded parmesan

Entrées

Chef's Fried Chicken$39.00
elote corn, sambal honey glaze
Local Fish Tacos$34.00
pineapple jalapeño salsa, fresh salsa chipotle crema, cabbage slaw, pickled red onion flour tortilla
Seasonal Local Catch$42.00
chermoula, citrus herb couscous, blistered tomatoes cilantro, grilled lime
Honey Chili Salmon$38.00
cilantro lime rice, green beans
Wagyu Steak Frites$58.00
roasted garlic vinaigrette, truffled parmesan fries
BBQ Pork Ribs$42.00
housemade pineapple bbq sauce, cole slaw blistered shisito peppers, french fries
Bone-In Kurobuta Pork Chop$48.00
blistered grapes, honey mustard kekela farm baby carrots, fingerling potatoes
Paniolo Ribeye*$92.00
scallion chimichurri, waimea greens smashed parmesan crisp potatoes
Barbacoa Braised Short Ribs$43.00
roasted jalapeno mash, crispy garlic gremolata blistered cherry tomatoes, cilantro
1/2 Pound Cheddar Cheeseburger$30.00
heirloom tomato, lettuce, onion, dijonnaise french fries

Ohana Style Dinners

Whole Local Fish
tomato relish, charred lemon, caper vinaigrette
- MP
Free Range Huli Huli Style Chicken$95.00
butter lettuce cups, corn tortilla, chipotle crema, pico de gallo, charred scallion chimichurri pickled onion and radish
34 oz Tomahawk Ribeye$135.00
chipotle compound butter, veal demi roasted jalapeno mash, roasted vine tomatoes

Veggies & Sides

Brussel Sprouts & Bacon$14.00
garlic, parmesan
Baby Fried Potatoes$14.00
bacon, sour cream, cheddar, scallions
Local Green Beans$14.00
shallots, mac nuts
Sauteed Broccolini$14.00
garlic, chili flakes
Truffle Fries$14.00
Elote$14.00
cotija, lime mayo, chili, cilantro
Roasted Hamakua Ali'i Mushrooms$14.00
House Sourdough$6.00
garlic buttered toasted

What 376 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome food and ambiance watching the sunset Highly recommend ❤️
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and a great time!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great from start to finish
MC
MichaelC
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience4
The folks were very nice and the service was good. The food and wine were over priced for the value.
CK
CheriseK
Hawaii
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went to the Mothers Day Brunch. It was truly an amazing dining experience. Everything was amazing. The poke station, the surf and turf station, the pulled pork breakfast taco station, the açaí station were just so delicious. And the entire market place was turned into a desert room. Everything about this brunch was five star. I hope they bring it back every year!
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Ccanax
Denver
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Gorgeous scenery, beautiful food and wonderful, friendly service. Consistently one of the best places on the entire Kona coast.
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rdshay
Seattle
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was exceptional at HaLani at the Mauna Lani hotel. This was our third visit over the past two years and we can’t wait to go back. The setting is wonderful, the live music was excellent and the service was outstanding. Oh, and the drinks and food were extraordinary.
TA
TriciaA
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolute Perfection!! The food, ambiance, and view were just incredible. I would be tempted to go there every weekend, but one must learn to appreciate the finer things in life in moderation. Haha
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
Looks like they have typical staff shortages and new team members. Beautiful restaurant, tasty menu selection. Patience is a virtue in these post pandemic times.
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cko4
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful restaurant, lovely wait staff, delicious food.
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Bear
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our servers - Angie and Gabriel - were great. It was Gabriel’s first night - and he’ll be fine - shows the good training from management. GM also very visible, very engaged, and very nice. Lobster Mac ‘n cheese and short ribs were sinfully good! Terrific people and great value for the $$. Atmosphere cozy too.
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TommyVega
Seattle
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful setting, outstanding service and excellent food.
B
Bear
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful music, treated like family, food to die for, and terrific service. Charlie, Jackie, and Cullen are stars. Chef Keith has a world class crew. Highest recommendation.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service and atmosphere! I actually thought it was better than the canoe house!
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Bear
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot, terrific food, wonderful service. Greeted by Charlie the hostess as old friends then had an excellent meal served by Cullen. Finished with an amazing sunset for dessert. 10 out of 10!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Kory was great!
JB
JackB
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a beautiful, delicious family dinner. We loved everything! Food was delicious, view was gorgeous and it was outstanding!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible service and great food.
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Suze
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Weather going there just for evening cocktails or for dining, this is a lovely resort dining experience. Value is comparable to other excellent resort dining options, and exceeds some with its location and vibe. We not only would recommend this, but already have recommended it to several of our friends visiting the island. This part of the hotel renovations is very lovely. If you want an ideal view of the sunset, choose to sit in the standard restaurant area. Otherwise dining in the bar periphery is a lovely option and a bit more intimate.
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torip
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best service on the island. Hostesses were SO sweet. Food was impeccable.
RG
RonG
Hawaii
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have dined at the Ha Grill before and each time it has been wonderful. The food and service were outstanding and the live music was a perfect mixture; Hawaiian, Pop and Blues (very talented guitarist).
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Willa
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome - excellent food in a gorgeous setting. Good music too.
g
garyc
Hawaii
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
Lovely setting, comfortable seating, priced reasonably. Nice music.
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shaun
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were pleasantly pleased with our dinner at Halani. Starting with a pre dinner beverage, the bar staff was exceptional in their recommendations, allowing us both to customize their specialty drinks to our liking. Dinner was better than reviews we had read. Solid portions of fish and short ribs, perfectly paired with side dishes that left us both complimenting the chef and staff. We finished our meal sharing a piece of chocolate cake that paired nicely with our Napa Cab wine while watching an incredible sunset. Service was top notch. Our waiter, Jason, was able to explain the nuances of each dish on the menu and was perfectly attentive, not intrusive. We look forward to coming back and will absolutely return to Halani for another exceptional meal.
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bigdawgeats
Jacksonville
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Server excellent Food excellent People fantastic
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Chuck
Washington DC
86 reviews
vip
5.0
86 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter Jason was polite, helpful and easy to chat with. He and my husband share a love of fine bourbon. Many different labels were discussed and they each have some potential new favorites to seek out. The margarita flatbread, fish tacos and honey glazed salmon were all delicious.
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Perfect
New England
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sitting outside, under the stars was beautiful. Music was perfect. Nice place to be, but also child friendly, so our little one was able up dance with other children- it was so beautiful. Service with Jason et al was amazing and the food was spectacular! Thank you!
CD
CaptDan
Naples
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We got the large chicken meal and the ribeye. Both were great. Ahi appetizer was refreshing and well prepared. Did I mention the desserts? Plates were damn near licked clean. Our server Cullen was EXCELLENT!!! THANKS
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Tennislady
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Wonderful ambiance. Food was delicious. Menu could be more user friendly and indicate vegan, gluten free etc options. Grandmas chocolate cake was amazing. Live music the icing on top. :)
HU
HelenU
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
We had an incredible meal at Halani - one of the better restaurants on the Kona Coast because of its vast menu, incredible ambiance, and welcoming staff.
KA
KALEI
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My lady and I dined in with 5 other friends for her birthday. The original res was for 10 people and last minute we needed to change to 7. The Ha Lani staff was very understanding and accommodated us with a quick and professional table change. We were seated quickly and our server Cori greeted us within minutes of arriving at our table. She was very knowledgeable about food specials, and had great recommendations for beverages and family style food options. We ordered their special "Ube Colada" cocktails made with Hamakua Coast Premium syrups. It was outstanding and we love how Auberge supports local companies. Everything we ordered from the kitchen was delicious: Brussel Sprouts Mixed Greens Ahi Sashimi Fresh Bread Lobster Mac n Cheese Grilled Shrimp Pot Roast Grey Snapper Fish Special and a great Vegan option which I did not taste but was told it was perfect. Cori had great wine recommendations for pairing with our apps and entrees. The bartender (manner) did great at making our drinks, very tasty and consistent, and the kitchen staff did amazing on flavors and presentations. We enjoyed the Hotel, and love the renovations. We hope to visit again in the near future. Big mahalo to Restaurant Manager Jeric, without him the experience would not have been the same. The team that he leads and the passion and pride he has, for not just the customer but also his employees, shows, and energizes the whole restaurant. Great Job Ha Lani team. You made birthday dinner for my love, perfect and amazing!
KM
KenM
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 12, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Always have a great dinner, love the atmosphere, one of our favorite places. Music last night was outstanding. Cant beat a Hawaiin sunset while eating dinner!
RP
RenniePennie
Vancouver
23 reviews
3.0
23 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience3
Food was good. Delivery of food and clearing of table was good. Server had a bad memory and often forgot things like drinks and tableware.
RF
ReeveF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding food, outstanding service, great venue, lots of vegan options. Everything in Hawai’i is expensive—don’t come if you’re going to whine about value! The bottom line: we didn’t have a single less-than-outstanding experience. Highly recommended.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great ambiance and good food. Loved the music and Hawaiian dancer
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noname
Portland
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
We had dinner here. It’s a great spot—live music, great service and good food. The fried chicken was all dark meat pieces—would have appreciated a 1/2 breast included. Guacamole and chips were excellent, as was the Wagyu steak frites. All in all I would recommend for a casual dinner. One appetizer, two entrees, and 2 drinks was around $200 with tip, so about what one would expect for casual dining in a beautiful resort hotel.
MI
MIchael
Houston
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Can I rate service at 6! My server was beyond excellent - name usage at every opportunity.
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 29, 2022
overall2food3service4ambience3
Overpriced for low quality
VP
VictoriaP
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 28, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Delicious food, beautiful restaurant and decor. Service was good.
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ArickA
Atlanta
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 24, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Location and venue are fantastic. Prices are expensive (expected) and the food was only so so. Chips that came out were a range of soggy to under fried and chewy. Fish was fine but a little dry. Wine list was great!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Diner temperature check required
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Halani is rated 4.7 stars by 376 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 21, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr Kamuela, HI 96743

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 Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
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

Website
http://aubergeresorts.com/maunalani/dine/halani/
Phone number
(808) 885-6622

Halani

Make a reservation

Additional information

Local Fish Tacos

Lobster Mac &amp Cheese

Chef's Fried Chicken

Appetizers

Chips & Guacamole$18.00

Fresh Veggies & Hummus$21.00

Ahi Crudo$26.00

Spicy Shrimp Toast$26.00

Hawai'i Island Goat Cheese Toast$22.00

Kiawe Smoked Chicken Quesadilla$23.00

Chopped Caesar$15.00

Waimea Mixed Greens$15.00

Kawamata Roasted Tomato Salad$20.00

Pasta

Mushroom Cauliflower Bolognese$29.00

Lobster Mac & Cheese$40.00

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio$43.00

Brick Oven Pizza

Hamakua$28.00

Big Island$29.00

Kauai Shrimp$32.00

Chicken Pesto$28.00

Margherita$26.00

Pepperoni$27.00

Entrées

Chef's Fried Chicken$39.00

Local Fish Tacos$34.00

Seasonal Local Catch$42.00

Honey Chili Salmon$38.00

Wagyu Steak Frites$58.00

BBQ Pork Ribs$42.00

Bone-In Kurobuta Pork Chop$48.00

Paniolo Ribeye*$92.00

Barbacoa Braised Short Ribs$43.00

1/2 Pound Cheddar Cheeseburger$30.00

Ohana Style Dinners

Whole Local Fish

Free Range Huli Huli Style Chicken$95.00

34 oz Tomahawk Ribeye$135.00

Veggies & Sides

Brussel Sprouts & Bacon$14.00

Baby Fried Potatoes$14.00

Local Green Beans$14.00

Sauteed Broccolini$14.00

Truffle Fries$14.00

Elote$14.00

Roasted Hamakua Ali'i Mushrooms$14.00

House Sourdough$6.00

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