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Canoehouse Exteriror - CanoeHouse, Kamuela, HI

CanoeHouse

4.7
4.7
3225 Reviews
$50 and over
Creative Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
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 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 885-6622
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Rhoda Magbitang
  • 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

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Celebrate the New Year at Mauna Lani's storied oceanfront restaurant, CanoeHouse, with a five -course tasting menu curated exclusively for the evening. It is $350 per person excluding beverages, tax & gratuity. Please note that only the five-course tasting menu will be offered on New Year's Eve, no à la carte menu available.
    New Year's Eve Photo

What 3,225 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Best Ambiance

  • 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 fine wines

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Romantic

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for scenic views

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
CanoeHouse offers a stunning beachside dining experience, celebrated for its "phenomenal" food, service, and ambiance. Guests rave about the "breathtaking views" and "memorable dining" moments. While some find it "very expensive," the experience is often deemed "worth every penny." It's a must-visit for those seeking a special occasion meal on the Big Island.

3,225 Reviews
  1. Laurie

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience overall! Food was outstanding with many choices and options including the tasting menu. We split one in two and it was plenty of food. We added a radish salad that was quite special in the dressing and ingredients. Our servers were nice and attentive although it took a while to get the various dishes. Overall it was a great experience and recommended!

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  2. John

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Took our grandkids for our last night on the big island. We wanted something memorable. Boy did this hit the bulls eye in every aspect. Thanks you Canoehouse team..simply incredible.

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  3. Alia

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    135 reviews

    5.0

    135 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic! Ambiance, service, food.... All was Fantastic! We were treated to a spectacular sunset too.

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  4. Michael

    Hawaii

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Can’t beat the ocean front location and view. Service and food are great. Only issue is it very pricey.

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  5. Risha

    Hampshire

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience at Canoe House was outstanding from start to finish. From the warm welcome by the hostess to the delicious cocktails, appetizers, and dinner, everything was exceptional. We were celebrating our 35th anniversary and were given a wonderful table at the edge of the dining area, closest to the beachfront. The ambiance, food, and service were all excellent. I had the fried chicken topped with honey, and my husband enjoyed the daily market fish—both were fantastic. However, there was one small detail that was missing: no toast or dessert with a candle to mark the occasion. While I didn’t necessarily need dessert, a small gesture to celebrate the milestone would have made us feel truly special. I had mentioned our anniversary both in my reservation and to the hostess, noting that this was our fifth year in a row celebrating at Canoe House. Unfortunately, there was no acknowledgment, which left me a little disappointed. That aside, everything else was superb, and we truly enjoyed our evening.

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  6. Brian

    VIP

    San Diego

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Family had a great meal at Canoe House. I would highly recommend. Whole fish special was amazing.

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  7. Alexus

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The staff was very friendly however food and drink did take 20+mins to arrive. The food was overpriced considering the flavors weren’t that great specifically for the main dishes. They were also out of two of the main dishes, one of which my husband had already ordered. We were offered a free dessert to make up for it but would have appreciated a discount since we didn’t end up ordering dessert.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanks to our wonderful waiter, Dustin, who was able to explain the new changes to the menu, especially the gluten free options. We were able to enjoy some favs as well as try something new! We decided to split five menu items for the two of us. All five were a thumbs up, and all could be altered if necessary to be gluten free. What a treat! We shared the snap peas with goat cheese, pine nuts and mint. Yum. The corn ribs with truffle butter are so good. The Kekala Farm salad was unique with its edamame dressing and chili oil. Very large salad, so way to split. We loved the fingering potatoes with mustard and a soft cooked egg on top. The catch of the day was mahi mahi in a delicious ume butter sauce. Two pieces! The kimchi with the fish was served on the side as it had gluten. My husband thought it was a little too spicy, and would order the fish without next time. We skipped dessert as the only gluten free option that sounded good included a coffee crust and would have to be altered. Need to find more options there, but we were really full so it was ok! Dustin explains everything and gives great advice. We skip drinks because of super high prices, and just eat more food and drink later! Beautiful night. Can’t wait to go back just like we have done for over thirty years!

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  9. Ken

    VIP

    San Francisco

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stunning waterfront location; well-prepared dishes with fresh ingredients and creative seasonings

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  10. Nancy

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Should enforce a non yoga pants and tennis shoes dress code (beach sandals ok). Parents need to use better judgement about how their children behave and disrupting other diners. We had one child nearby us that was very loud and disruptive of ambiance. Another child near us was no problem and quiet.

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FAQs

CanoeHouse is rated 4.7 stars by 3225 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for CanoeHouse

68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr, Kamuela, HI 96743

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Kamuela
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:30 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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