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   Suenose

   San Diego

   35 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   35 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall3food2service1ambience4

   We ate here several years ago and it was so great we wanted to revisit. The setting is wonderful, right on the beach with nice low key live music. Unfortunately the table of 20 right next to us drowned out the music. We waited 20 minutes before we saw any staff. Food was not very good especially considering the cost and our server didn’t come back until everyone was done, never asked if we wanted more drinks or even to fill the water. I realize they are probably short on staff and they did have a huge table but otherwise it wasn’t crowded. All in all it was a very disappointing dinner.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Toronto

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall2food3service1ambience5

   My husband and I went on a kid free date night where we hoped to relax and enjoy dinner over a couple of hours. Our reservation was at 6:30 and even though we ordered 3 appetizers and 2 mains we were out of there in 40 mins. We were so rushed and we were only offered one drink. Our mains arrived as we were still only half way through our appetizers. I’m so disappointed with how the service went… the food was good but not amazing … hard to enjoy when you are rushing. Was hoping for a different experience. BUT the view was incredible and our table was amazing.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Calgary

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on November 11, 2021

   overall2food2service2ambience2

   Had a 5:30 pm reservation and the kitchen was out of some items on the menu already. Food was not hot when brought out and needed to ask sever a few times for some items.

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   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 10, 2021

   overall4food4service4ambience5

   Beautiful setting on the beach at sunset. Great fish tacos and seared shrimp!

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   DianeG

   Orlando

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on November 8, 2021

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   Beach side restaurant, limited menu. Very good for families. Live entertainment adds to the atmosphere.

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   MaeLin

   Hawaii

   2 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 7, 2021

   overall1food1service2ambience4

   The best thing was the View, Sunset was amazing.... then appetizers came, the fries was different but good, the cocktail shrimp was ok (and I love shrimp), the drinks was not worth the price. Entrees was 50/50. The fish special was "good" and the Pork had a burnt taste, altogether for the price we paid for 2 entrees, 2 appetizers and 2 drinks, it was not worth it.

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   LINDAM

   Salt Lake City

   22 reviews

   5.0

   22 reviews

   Dined on November 2, 2021

   overall5food5service4ambience5

   Excellent meal. Only problem was appetizer arrived with the entrees

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   ManfromSeattle

   Seattle

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 31, 2021

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   33 years aniversary

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   PamelaB

   Seattle

   3 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on October 28, 2021

   overall3food2service3ambience5

   The drinks are great, the food is marginal. 3 of the salads were missing or had minimal ingredients. We ordered a bottle of wine and I noticed my wine glass had lipstick on it as I went to take a sip. I've taken guests to the Hau Tree 3 times over the past 2 years, and have been disappointed in the food 2 of the 3 times and won't be going back. That said, the view is lovely.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2021

    overall3food4service2ambience4

    Family date night. Stared out ok, service was fine, but once our order was taken our server disappeared until she brought our check. Flies were everywhere and didn’t help when our dishes were never removed from the table. Overall a disappointment.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2021

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Great table right on the edge of the sand. Food was good, but not wow; server was very friendly. The draw here is sitting next to the sand while watching the sunset.

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    DavidK

    San Francisco

    93 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    93 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    What’s not to like about Hau Tree? Dining on the beach, good food and a great view particularly at sunset.

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    AnnM

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Beautiful sunset setting. The swordfish special was delicious and perfectly prepared. The staff was very welcoming and efficient. All in all, it was a delightful dining experience.

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    Sunviking82

    Phoenix

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2021

    overall2food1service4ambience4

    The beach setting was beautiful and the service was friendly however the food temperate and quality wasn’t good. The salad while tasty was warm and the chicken dish came out cold, the steak and prawn special warm but lacking flavor.

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    DanL

    Seattle

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2021

    overall2food2service4ambience5

    Everything is bland a low quality here. Other restaurants on property are much much better options. Beachside location is great but doesn’t make up for the fact that all 3 entrees we ordered were bland.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2021

    overall2food3service1ambience5

    I’m not a complainer and Mauna Kea is so amazing that it’s hard to complain, but the service was so bad I have to say something. At first it was laughable, but then it got downright ridiculous. Forgetting our orders, delivering the wrong food, no silverware, no refills on ice tea or even water. Also, misleading menu descriptions. I ordered pan seared garlic shrimp and it was actually pan fried with the heads still on. Not a lick of sauce on the plate. I make this at home with the most amazing garlic butter sauce so it was really disappointing. And the s’more dessert was also disappointing. We have reservations at Manta next week so I’m hoping it’s better. Speaking of Manta, the manta rays were on full display so that made up for everything! Great night overall.

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    Ethan

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2021

    overall3food3service1ambience5

    The server came twice. The first time was to take our order and the second time was when I called her to come over. She kept walking past our table but never voluntarily stopped to check on us. When I called her over I asked for utensils but she never came back with it so I asked the other worker who was cleaning the table next to ours. He immediately stopped cleaning and quickly brought our utensils. Other than that the food, music, and ambience was great. I’m big on service and although everything else was great I wouldn’t go back.

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    Brucelocal

    Mobile

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2021

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    Great beach location. Uncomfortable chairs. The food was ok. I ordered wrong. The burger was good. Tangy catsup.

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    MontM

    Hawaii

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2021

    overall1food3service1ambience5

    Sorry to say Wolfi was hands down the worst waitress we had our entire week. Very slow service. What we ordered came wrong and our bill was incorrect. Very poor experience. Locale was gorgeous though.

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    Ondit

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2021

    overall3food3service2ambience5

    Our poor server was the only one serving the entire beach area. A simple dinner took hours to complete because it took forever to get the food. Appetizers and entrees all came at once. Food was just ok. The view was very pleasant.

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    EcwSr

    San Francisco

    53 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2021

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Food was good not great, reasonable prices ( for Hawaii)…the setting is awesome …. One of the absolute best places on the Big Island to catch sunset.

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    AshleyL

    Hawaii

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    such good food and service. love the oysters, burrata, and steak with potatoes! the only odd thing was the music it was dance music blasting for being a calm sunset viewing nice dinner. maybe play henry kapono?

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    Kris

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2021

    overall3food3service2ambience5

    Very average food for above average prices

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    EcwSr

    San Francisco

    53 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2021

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Nice casual supper , reasonable prices ( for HI)….food was very good , relaxed unhurried service

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    KathyY

    Denver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 25, 2021

    overall3food4service3ambience5

    Service for things like water and clearing the table was slow. Beautiful location, but not the warm fuzzy vibe we experienced in so many other places on the island.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We love Hau Tree! Great place to take friends when they visit—on the beach, beautiful sunset views, wonderful food and drink. It’s always a wonderful dining experience!

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    raquelA

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2021

    overall3food2service4ambience5

    Great spot by the beach but overpriced food for average taste. A side of grilled fish was $12... compared to merrimans (5 star dining) where a kids fish, with sides was $10 for much superior quality. Likewise cocktails are around $20

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    carolm

    Chicago

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Christy was a great server with a good sense of humor, and the nightly fish special (machong) was excellent. A beautiful setting to have a cocktail & watch the sunset while enjoying good fires & fine food.

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    Yokozuna

    Phoenix

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2021

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    Super nice place

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    JannaleaB

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2021

    overall3food3service4ambience5

    Nice wait staff, boat catch of the day was too dry! Not many options for dessert and the red wine was terrible!!!

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    Jerry

    Denver

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Expensive but an incredible place for cocktails or dinner. You are directly on the beach. Food is always good.

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    Daisy5

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2021

    overall4food3service4ambience4

    Great atmosphere. Very nice and helpful staff. Ovaltine froths are great! Food is a bit inconsistent. Chimichurri fries were tasty and a favorite. Fish tacos ok, but fish sometimes dry and very small, tortillas could be corn and lighter. Good the first time, not good the second time. Just ok for $24 tacos! Lovely sunset and atmosphere!

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    StuartC

    New Orleans

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2021

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    We enjoyed a preconceptions dinner and sunset. Thanks for the great meal.

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    Louise

    Seattle

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2021

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Fabulous location. Good but limited menu. Yummy cocktails.

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    Dkk808

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was delicious... Chef Peter Abarcar made is feel like movie stars with his outstanding service...

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    winophile

    San Diego

    73 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2021

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Patio setting by the surf shack and towel stand, on the way to the beach. Lively outdoor bar scene. Tried for lunch and dinner. Fine both times. On the latter, looking for some lighter fare after big dinners the previous three nights. We enjoyed the Tempura sashimi, $19; and catch of the day, $37. At the recommendation of the waitress, we enhanced with three Kona prawns, $12, and it was perfect. Corkage, $40. Similar wine list to Manta, the main restaurant. The restaurant is popular during the day, with a constant flow of beachgoers coming and going. Lively scene. Fun for people watching.

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37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Love this place! Must get a sunset reservation to add to the experience

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    JeffL

    Seattle

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Beautiful spot to watch the sunset every evening off of Mauna Kea beach.

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    SusanO

    New England

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 3, 2021

    overall2food1service3ambience3

    Chicken fillet was overcooked and tasteless. Rice and asparagus were cold. Short ribs were delicious. Brown rice accompaniment was inedible. Our waitress was very pleasant and you can't beat the sunset at Mauna Kea. Just have a cocktail and dine elsewhere.

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    ChristineC

    Phoenix

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2021

    overall4food4service3ambience4

    Food was great, service was good. Drinks were overpriced.

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