Manta at Mauna Kea

Name: Manta at Mauna Kea
Address: 62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Drive, Kamuela, HI, United States, 96743
Telephone: (808) 882-5810
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

951 Reviews

$31 to $50

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

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Chef de Cuisine Ryan Brannigan grew up on the Big Island’s Kohala Coast, surrounded by the farms and fields of Honoka’a and Waimea. Chef Ryan and the Manta Culinary team expertly create each dish around the produce, meats, and seafood provided by our farm, ranch, and fishery partnerships, allowing the flavors of the island’s provisions to speak for themselves. We are proud to share this unpretentious, yet complex cuisine that redefines Pacific Regional while honoring the rich tradition of culinary excellence at Mauna Kea.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 9, 2022

10:00 PM

Booked 41 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Pacific Rim, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(808) 882-5810
Website
http://maunakeabeachhotel.com/dining/big-island-hi-breakfast-buffet/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Ryan Brannigan
Private party facilities
Please contact us to learn more about our private dining options.

Location
62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Drive, Kamuela, HI 96743
Neighborhood
Kohala Coast
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Seafood Bisque$21.00
Kona Lobster Tail, Kamuela Tomato, Crouton
Manta Sashimi*$32.00
Yellow Fin Ahi, Kona Kanpachi, Sea Asparagus, Carrot Miso, Soy Mustard
Seafood Platter*$150.00
Kona Lobster, Pacific Oysters, Grilled Kona Shrimp, Ahi & Kanpachi Sashimi, Uni, Crab
Pacific Oysters on the Half Shell*$27.00
Chili Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce
Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras$28.00
Surinami Cherry Jam, Nori, Granola, Brioche, Ola Kino Greens
Lobster Tempura$35.00
Kona Lobster Tail, Porcini Aioli
A5 Wagyu Tartare*$50.00
Ribeye Cap, Shallots, Quail Egg, Mustard, Cornichons, Capers, Rye Bread

Salads

Big Island Greens$17.00
Cucumber, Baby Carrots, Green Beans, Tomato, Avocado, Buttermilk Dressing
Kekela Farm Baby Romaine Caesar*$16.00
Hawaii Island Goat Parmesan, Heirloom Tomato, Crouton

Entrees

Frutti Di Mare*$65.00
Kona Lobster, Diver Scallops, Uni, Roasted Tomato Cream, Radicchio, Sichuan Pepper
Veal Chop*$60.00
HL Farms Broccollini Fingerling Potatoes, Sauce Choron
Mac Nut Encrusted MahiMahi^$50.00
Olive Oil Potato, Bok Choy, Baby Tomato, Lemon Butter
Batik Curry$37.00
Taro, Kabocha, Bok Choy, Eggplant, Braising Greens, Cauliflower
Kobe Ribeye*$75.00
Snake River Farms Ribeye Medallion, Beet Fat Root Vegetables, Mushroom, Bearnaise
Kona Kanpachi$47.00
Bok Choy, Baby Carrots, Mushroom, Ginger Soy Vinaigrette, Cilantro
I'a
Daily Chef Inspiration
Grilled Australlian Lamb Rack*
Ulu Panisse, Radicchio, Pistachio, Asparagus, Strawberry Port Jam, Midnight Blanc
- 2 bone$42.00
- 4 bone$55.00
New York Strip*$70.00
Bone In, Center Cut, Horseradish Potato, Kamuela Greens, Green Peppercorn Sauce
Local Chicken$46.00
Tatsoi, Baby Tomato, Kabocha, Taro, Lemon Caper Vinaigrette

Sides

Cornbread, Mauna Kea Honey Jalapeno Butter$12.00
Roasted Garlic Crab Fried Rice, Scallion, Garlic Oil$15.00
Roasted Local Mushroom, Garlic Herb Butter$15.00
Grilled Asparagus, Hawaiian Chili Romesco$12.00

What 951 people are saying

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.8Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

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Dana
Las Vegas
6 reviews
vip
1.0
6 reviews
Dined today
overall1food2service1ambience2
The service is abysmal for a pretentious (and very expensive even by Hawaii resorts standards) restaurant such as Manta. We waited to be seated despite having confirmed reservations. We also waited 20 minutes for a waiter to show up and take our order. No, they were not packed. There are better places in the touristy kohala coast.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall1food2service1ambience3
We spent $300 for tough steak and tasteless shrimp. We waited about 35 min for the food (which if fine) then waited another 5+ minutes once the food was on the table for a steak knife. Yet we were rushed to finish our dinner. Service from our server was poor food was okay drinks were good. Not a place I would personally recommend if you are wanting a nice vacation dinner.
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Bree
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful views! Amazing service and food! A must visit.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
On vacation, dining as a family. Kid-friendly and very attentive staff. Food was quite good!
JC
JenniC
San Francisco
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a fabulous time at Manta!! The food, service, and the view was absolutely amazing!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience4
Great outdoor seating. Unfortunately the food was not good. I ordered the Frutti DI Mare and the clams, shrimp, and scallops all were severely over cooked. The past was dry and also over cooked. Unfortunately I will not go back
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience5
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TRMS
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dining at Manta was a fantastic experience. We had a glitch with our reservation via open table but called the restaurant direct and they worked with us. Lovely place. Jazz duo was terrific and dinner was fantastic. Highly recommend.
GM
GloriaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love it! Great food, nice view of the ocean. We will come back!
M
Magda
Portland
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Gorgeous view and most of the food was terrific except for the crusted Mahi Mahi. That was dry. The appetizers were exquisite! The deserts were lovely too, especially the "Bomb" was the bomb!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience5
Food too rich. Smothered in butter and cream. Nothing special. Go for views, not the food.
IM
IvanM
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great service, amazing views, good menu. I did find the food wasn’t as fresh as I hoped and a bit too much butter but we enjoyed our experience and overall good value.
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Rich
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A spectacular dining experience.
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deonb
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food views and service thank you. Will be returning again
M
Momofthree
Portland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a special meal to commemorate a special vacation for our family. Exceptional food and service alike.
G
Granny
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great choices Delicious salads Perfect desserts Excellent service Delightfully perfect views
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AaronR
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our better meals on the Big Island vacation. Perfect view. Great service and delicious food. Certainly recommend for family or date out.
GS
GwenS
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Absolutely beautiful view of the bay and sunset - worth it just for that! Just a tip - parking is valet parking - don’t try to find a parking lot! Food was very good, service slow T times, but who wants to rush with a view like that!
DD
DavidD
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional sashimi, lamb, steak, lobster tails, Mai Tais, and desserts. Wonderful ambiance and service, too. A magical way to end our family vacation.
MC
MarkC
Central Coast
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience5
Beautiful settings, but the shrimp & lobster were hard and rubbery. My wife side bowl of white rice was served in a manner that our dog would have been shocked. The manager said he was in transition between chefs. Unlucky for us. As a side note, I know how hard it is find good employees these days. Aloha
RR
RussR
Phoenix
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Once again … a visual and gastronomical adventure ! Awesome ! We’ll be back for the 8th time Aloha
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Anne
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Frutti de Mar! Delicious!most beautiful view ever!
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OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect way to end our Big Island vacation. Nick and James are stellar.
SS
StephanieS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been coming to manta for a few years and every single time it is the most magical evening!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I took my family to Manta to celebrate my youngest daughters 16 birthday. Amazing views, ambiance, service, and the food is always great.
MK
MichaelK
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Was perfection from start to finish!! The food was delicious & melted in your mouth!!
TP
TonyaP
New York Area
97 reviews
vip
5.0
97 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favorites when on the island. Brontë has been our server many times and he is fantastic!!! Appetizers, entree, and deserts delicious. Great wine list. Would love to see them expand the cocktail offerings. Beautiful place for an evening dinner!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous meal and even better setting. Kampachi was delicious and the produce was so fresh and delicious they nearly stole the show. Great, attentive and friendly service.
LF
LookingForUnique
Seattle
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing view, got to see the manta rays at night. Excellent food. Very pricey.
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Matt
St. Louis
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The only reason I rated Manta with 5 stars is because there wasn’t an option for 6! If you are in Waikoloa and you want an outstanding dinner at perhaps the most peaceful and iconic hotel on the Big Island, then you must RUN not walk to Manta!
SB
SBG9
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Overall the food and service were very good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2022
overall1food1service5ambience5
Veal and filet were dramatically under seasoned. The sauces were flavorless and the cheesecake was bland
WS
WiebkeS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful setting. Excellent and attentive service. The food was delicious and plentiful, albeit a bit expensive. But worth it for something special!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing all around! The food was delicious. Great atmosphere for our 18th Wedding Anniversary. Our server Nick, along with his wait staff were the best. Very attentive to our needs without being overbearing and he went above and beyond to take a beautiful photo of us for our special day.
DL
DanielL
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing Food and service
NH
NicoleH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 11, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
The ambiance and service were amazing. Be sure to ask your server what accompanies your entree if you don’t understand what is explained on the menu. Great fusion of flavors and fresh ingredients. Excellent wine list!
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Flaneur
Denver
29 reviews
vip
4.0
29 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience2
Excellent food and very good service under difficult circumstances. Noise level unbearable for first half of meal: 2 noise sources, some kind of drum beat on sound system and loud jazz piano coming from other direction. We could not hear waiter and he could not hear us. Finally piano went away and it was a different restaurant. Why this terrible racket?
BD
BostonDiner
New England
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience5
We received our appetizers and main course all within the first 20 minutes of being seated which was way too quickly. I ordered tea with the dessert and the dessert came and I had to wait almost 30 minutes to get the tea. For the prices, the service should have been better.
KM
KellyM
Perth
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Wrong meals delivered and server hard to understand. No cutlery brought out with kids icecream. Expected a little more for such a raved abt restaurant.
AS
AdamS
New York Area
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Excellent sunset view. Food the fresh catch of the day fish was fantastic. Good drinks. You can also walk down to a lookout point to see the manta swimming. Perfect evening.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Manta at Mauna Kea is rated 4.4 stars by 951 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 9, 2022

10:00 PM

Booked 41 times today

62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Drive, Kamuela, HI 96743

Additional information

Neighborhood
Kohala Coast
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Pacific Rim, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Ryan Brannigan
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://maunakeabeachhotel.com/dining/big-island-hi-breakfast-buffet/
Phone number
(808) 882-5810
Private party facilities
Please contact us to learn more about our private dining options.

Manta at Mauna Kea

Make a reservation

Additional information

Manta Sashimi

Lobster Tempura

Mac Nut Encrusted MahiMahi

Starters

Seafood Bisque$21.00

Manta Sashimi*$32.00

Seafood Platter*$150.00

Pacific Oysters on the Half Shell*$27.00

Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras$28.00

Lobster Tempura$35.00

A5 Wagyu Tartare*$50.00

Salads

Big Island Greens$17.00

Kekela Farm Baby Romaine Caesar*$16.00

Entrees

Frutti Di Mare*$65.00

Veal Chop*$60.00

Mac Nut Encrusted MahiMahi^$50.00

Batik Curry$37.00

Kobe Ribeye*$75.00

Kona Kanpachi$47.00

I'a

Grilled Australlian Lamb Rack*

New York Strip*$70.00

Local Chicken$46.00

Sides

Cornbread, Mauna Kea Honey Jalapeno Butter$12.00

Roasted Garlic Crab Fried Rice, Scallion, Garlic Oil$15.00

Roasted Local Mushroom, Garlic Herb Butter$15.00

Grilled Asparagus, Hawaiian Chili Romesco$12.00

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