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Canoehouse Exteriror - CanoeHouse, Kamuela, HI

CanoeHouse

4.8 (3522)
$50 and over
Creative Japanese
68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr, Kamuela, HI 96743

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 54 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
Long regarded as the premier dining destination among the Hawaiian islands, this beloved institution is a gathering place for generations of friends, families and neighbors. Helmed by Executive Chef Rhoda Magbitang, CanoeHouse features thoughtful, seasonal dishes that celebrate Hawaii’s landscape through Japanese-Paniolo inspired cuisine, accompanied by craft-cocktails and diverse wine selections.
Please kindly note that CanoeHouse accepts reservations 60 days in advance for outside guests of Mauna Lani.


Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Creative Japanese, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 796-3990
  • Website
    http://aubergeresorts.com/maunalani/dine/canoe-house/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Rhoda Magbitang
  • Location
    68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr, Kamuela, HI 96743
  • Neighborhood
    Kamuela
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

CanoeHouse's menu was last updated on 12/29/2022.

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What 3,522 people are saying

CanoeHouse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Overall

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Food

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Service

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Ambiance

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Romantic

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Good for special occasions

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
CanoeHouse offers a breathtaking oceanfront setting with a "romantic ambiance" perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "amazing" food and "exceptional" service, with highlights including the chef's tasting menu and garlic fried rice. While some find it pricey, many agree it's "worth every penny" for the memorable experience.
3,522 Reviews

  1. Jodi

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the food. The bread is divine as usual. I love the tempura. The crispy potatoes a sublime. The sashimi poke style ahi is SO FRESH! I get mine with a little bowl of plain rice.

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  2. Abbey

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was solid, especially for Kona. Service was so slow though so plan accordingly. Not just Hawaii laid back level - it was remarkably bad. Plan to be there for at least 3 hours.

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  3. Pam VIP

    Vancouver / British Columbia46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner at the Canoe House watching the sun go down. Service and cuisine was perfect. My Kampachi filet was moist and the ginger sauce was delicous.

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  4. caroline

    Alabama1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate here 3x during our vacation. It’s AMAZING. Food & Staff are 10/10 - highly recommend!

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  5. E . J . VIP

    West Palm Beach9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was phenomenal, portions are good size, service was top notch and view is incredible. I ate here three years ago and still a great dining experience.

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  6. Pete VIP

    Orange County1 review

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Not worth price, not the dining experience we hoped for

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  7. Mericid

    Hawaii7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our appetizers more than our entrees. We had both the Ahi and the Wagyu Warayaki. Amazing presentation and taste experience. The Radish Salad was not what we expected and was probably the best dish of the entire dinner.

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  8. Sandra VIP

    Houston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chris was our server and was amazing! Food was also great.

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  9. Steven VIP

    New Mexico52 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting with great food. Wine list a bit pricey. Fish was terrific. Service was excellent.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Denver / Colorado2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing!! The best food & service! The whole Hawaiian experience! Thank you! 🌺

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FAQs

CanoeHouse is rated 4.8 stars by 3522 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Hawaii
  4. Hawaii / Big Island
  5. Kamuela

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 54 times today
Google Map for CanoeHouse

68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr, Kamuela, HI 96743

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Kamuela
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Creative Japanese, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Rhoda Magbitang
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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