Manta at Mauna Kea

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

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1. R

   Richard VIP

   Hawaii11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   First visit at Manta celebrating our 58th anniversary. Pleasantly surprised. Last minute choice due to a booking error at another restaurant. Food selection and preparation was very good. Service was outstanding, pleasant, quick and great recommendations. Will definitely return on future visits.
   

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   Allan

   Philadelphia15 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   Highly recommended but didn’t really wow! Great atmosphere but service was lacking along with the food. Very expensive for the amount of food. Appetizer, the tartin, sounded interesting but was very disappointing. The special grilled fish of the day was very good but it had too much salt which took away from the dish. The dessert was the highlight, a bombe filled with carmel ice cream and macadamia nuts. And we received a special show of manta rays after dinner. Think twice before dining at Manta!
   

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3. 元子

   Hawaii13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   素敵なロケーションで美味しく頂けるレストランです♪接客も良く毎回満足できるとってもお気に入りの１つです🌟今回はスキャラップのラビオリが美味しくて印象に残りました❣️次回も楽しみに訪れたいです。
   

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   Bret

   Seattle5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Good service, great food with a fantastic view.
   

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   Corey

   Atlanta1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Slightly pricey for the portion sizes, but the quality of the food, the ingredients, the preparation, the seasoning, the presentation, was immaculate!
   

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   Angie

   Dallas2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Overall, one of the best dining experiences ever. The kale salad and the ahi tuna were both excellent. The view is amazing and the opportunity to see the mantas swimming after dinner was unique. Service was outstanding and the head chef even stopped by to welcome us and bring out one of the dishes. Highly recommend.
   

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   Lori

   Salt Lake City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful as always, could eat here every night! Everything is perfect
   

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   David

   Houston4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 13, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Two couples enjoyed a wonderful meal and beautiful setting with great service. The food was delicious and meet all of our expectations. Setting is so nice and makes gor a very enjoyable evening.
   

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   Kate VIP

   San Francisco18 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 10, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   By far the most spectacular view, food and service to enjoy in the Waikoloa area.
   

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    CHIEKO

    Hawaii1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    料理は美味しい！　サラダも美味しく、魚の火加減、塩加減が丁度良かった。 サラダ2種と魚料理2種とデザート１種で量は丁度良かった。 日本の高級ホテルと価格は同じ位かなぁ。 サービスはテーブル担当の方はとても良かったけど、受付の女性は笑顔はないし「私に付いてきて」と、言ったのに途中で急に受付に戻って別の客を案内に行ってしまってビックリした。他の方が急いでフォローに入ってくれたのが、残念過ぎる。 ロケーションは素晴らしいが、西日が当たるので、それを考慮して予約時間を選ぶと良いです。 暮れなずむ時間をトーチの光りに照らされてまったりして欲しい。 そして、プラスアルファはちょっと降りただけでマンタを見られること。大きくて驚いた！楽しかった。ありがとうございます。
    

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