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Canoehouse Exteriror - CanoeHouse, Kamuela, HI

CanoeHouse

4.7
4.7
3355 Reviews
$50 and over
Creative Japanese

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 39 times today
  • 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 5:00 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

What 3,355 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Overall

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Food

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Ambience

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for fine wines

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for outdoor dining

  • 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 an incredible dining experience with stunning oceanfront views and exceptional service. Guests rave about "exquisite cuisine" and a "magical atmosphere." While it's a pricey option, many find it "worth the investment" for special occasions. Highlights include creative dishes like corn ribs, tempura lobster, and fried rice.

3,355 Reviews
  1. Theresa

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Would highly recommend the seafood tower!

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  2. Gary

    Minneapolis

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ashley was great! Very attentive and gave great recommendations!

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  3. patrick

    VIP

    Hawaii

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Asian style food is different and amazing. Service and atmosphere is wonderful.

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  4. Ann

    VIP

    Sacramento

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner tonight was fabulous. We, as a party of five, decided to share numerous appetizers and entrees. Two of us are gluten free, which is never a problem at the Canoe House, as the substitutions can be made on most dishes without compromising the flavors! We ordered corn ribs, snap peas, pull apart bread, Kekela Farm salads, flank steak, fried chicken, roasted carrots, and fingerling potatoes! We all devoured everything and had quite a discussion about how delicious everything was. We would honestly order everything again! Loved the hostess, Janeth, who always makes us feel welcome. She is the best. See you again soon, Canoe House. Very soon! 💞

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  5. Bret

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great. The food was delicious. It was a bit on the pricey side but the food, service and ambiance was probably the best we have experienced on the island.

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  6. erin

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best fine dining night we had on our first trip to the Big Island. Excellent service and creative, really good food, drinks and dessert. Pricey but was such a great experience, that we left very happy.

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  7. Peggy

    Kansas City

    21 reviews

    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Although the sunset view was outstanding, the food & drink prices were quite high. We've visited a couple of other fine dining restaurants on this trip to the Big Island & the food & drinks were much better and less expensive. Next time my fine dining choice would not be Canoe House.

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  8. Erin

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful food, gorgeous setting. Not great value but we knew that going in. Enjoyed the corn, fresh fish, and cocktails.

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  9. Martin

    Hawaii

    260 reviews

    5.0

    260 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The setting is world class. Service is gracious, intelligent and attentive. Cocktails and food are delicious! Highly recommended.

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  10. James

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    When I was here 2 years ago I couldn’t rave enough about food and service. This time Food was okay but not extraordinary. Our waitress brought our entrees and we didn’t see her for almost an hour. We were going to order deserts but we had to hunt her down and it got too late.

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FAQs

CanoeHouse is rated 4.7 stars by 3355 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 p.m.
Booked 39 times today
Google Map for CanoeHouse

68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr, Kamuela, HI 96743

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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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