Hau Tree at Mauna Kea

Name: Hau Tree at Mauna Kea
Address: 62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Dr, Kamuela, HI, United States, 96743-9706
Telephone: (808) 882-5707
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2 (315)

$30 and under

American

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

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
Charming

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

Location
62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Dr, Kamuela, HI 96743-9706
Neighborhood
Kohala Coast
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

What 315 people are saying

Hau Tree at Mauna Kea reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.0Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hawaii
Great for scenic views
Hawaii / Big Island
Good for groups
Hawaii / Big Island
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Hau Tree at Mauna Kea offers a stunning beachside dining experience with "beautiful beach and sunsets" as a backdrop. This relaxed venue shines with its "great service," especially when servers like Conor and Brandy are mentioned. While the menu is limited due to renovations, the "pizza had a rich, smoky flavor" and other items are praised for their quality. The setting remains "fantastic" for those seeking a leisurely meal by the ocean.

315 Reviews

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Tam
Seattle / Eastern Washington4 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful setting on the beach. Lively atmosphere. The service was uneven, there were long stretches with no contact where more drinks could have been ordered or plates cleared. The food was … okay. Somewhat uninspired menu, and they were out of several items we asked about on the menu. Portions were on the small side. Wine came in plastic glasses (understandable due to the beach setting) but they had a strange smell to them. Overall it was okay. Sunset was a highlight.
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Kamakea
Hawaii2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our second visit to Hau Tree, this time just the two of us, and it was just as memorable. The restaurant is currently undergoing renovations, but it didn’t affect the experience. We were happy to see our previous server, Conor, and requested to sit in his section—he was amazing last time and didn’t disappoint. With a new menu, we asked for his recommendations and ended up with a customized pizza and the birria tacos—both were outstanding. The pizza had a rich, smoky flavor, and the tacos were absolutely delicious. Huge thanks to Conor for the great service and suggestions. A perfect date night!
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Kristi VIP
San Francisco Bay Area14 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
It wasn’t at all what I expected. The food was definitely good and the view is stunning!! But the place was a zoo-super loud, kids running amok, very slow service. I would’ve chosen differently had I known.
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Kylie VIP
Nashville1 review
2.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Unfortunately we were there during construction and they had a serious fly problem. It made eating your food kinda miserable. Service was fine just not a great dining experience. We ate at sundown.
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Mike VIP
Orlando / Central Florida East17 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Everything great except for the service. Food excellent, atmosphere fantastic, service level just awful. There were less than 20 people dining while we were there and it took 4 EV R to get anything. If you aren’t in a hurry and don’t care about time this is your place.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver / Colorado1 review
5.0
Dined on March 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing setting with beautiful beach and sunsets. Great service, food and drinks.
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MikeR VIP
Denver / Colorado3 reviews
1.0
Dined on March 5, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Avoid Hau Tree until the hotel remodel is finished. Limited menu, really mediocre food prepared upstairs in the hotel and lackadaisical service from the one server on duty at the prime dinner hour.
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james VIP
Anchorage / Alaska7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An amazing evening at a wonderful place. But the best part of our evening was the conversations had with our server Brandy. She was absolutely amazing and divine!
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Jerry
Chicago / Illinois11 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere, great settings, great staff and service.
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amanda
San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a great family, friendly dinner spot. You can’t beat the location itself, on the beach. However, the restaurant is being remodeled-which really didn’t matter to us. However there are portable bathrooms and some privacy construction screens. Food was fine, not amazing but fine. Kids menu was good.
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Hau Tree at Mauna Kea is rated 4.2 stars by 315 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

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

Hau Tree at Mauna Kea

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