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Copper Bar at Mauna Kea, Kamuela, HI

Copper Bar at Mauna Kea

4.5
4.5
717 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
Dynamic Takes on Modern Traditions. Copper Bar is one of Kohala Coast’s favorite dining and gathering places. Casual, creative tapas and entrees incorporate locally grown ingredients and are easily paired with a selection of craft cocktails, locally-brewed beers, and wine. Unwind with a handcrafted Mauna Kea Mule and absorb sweeping ocean views that have beckoned travelers for generations.

*Please note that seating to guests that are not in-house at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel is subject to availability*

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Sushi
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 21:00–22:00 Bar Daily 16:00–22:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 717 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Child-friendly

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Hot spot

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

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Copper Bar at Mauna Kea offers a "fantastic restaurant" experience with beautiful oceanfront views and "fabulous service." Guests enjoy live Hawaiian music and hula performances, creating a captivating ambiance. While the food is generally praised as "delicious," some dishes have received mixed reviews. Despite construction, the "beautiful setting" and "attentive" staff make it a memorable dining destination.
717 Reviews
  1. Denise

    Tahoe11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The view was amazing and the food was over the top.

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  2. Bob VIP

    Sacramento28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food ( try the green beans appetizer!) and an idyllic view of the ocean! Don’t miss it!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great, our problem was just the server. I celebrated my birthday and im quite disappointed

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  4. KSLG

    London8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic restaurant. Delicious food and fabulous service. Beautiful surroundings, classy restaurant but not fussy. Great entertainment and a fabulous place to watch the sunset. Loved it!

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  5. Sasha

    San Francisco2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 10 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and the music was good, especially the music. It is unpretentious and casual and upscale all at the same time which is a good thing. The food was a B - the ribs were dry but just covered in sauce, the salad was DRENCHED in dressing, the seasoning on the octopus was so spicy it overshadowed its delicate taste. We did not appreciate ordering simple Manhattans and having them tun out to be $35 with no explanation why for the uncharge (the average cocktail on the menu was $20-23). At the front they asked if we were celebrating a birthday to which we said yes - it was a special occasion - but they did not acknowledge at the table. We enjoyed ourselves though and the view and ambience was relaxing.

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  6. Cookie VIP

    Hawaii30 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 10 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Setting, view second to none. Service: 3 star Entertainment: 4 Star Food: Under par., disappointing. Steak tough, Wings unremarkable, Sushi OK, calamari- cold; Cauliflower OK, Salad very good, Thank you for the B’day desserts! Drinks- good.

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  7. Patrick VIP

    Hawaii133 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I are full-time residents of the resort and dine at Copper Bar often. The location is ocean front. There is live Hawaiian music nightly, sometimes with a hula dancer. The food and service are always excellent. The restaurant is located under a roof, in case of inclement weather.

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  8. Jacqueline VIP

    Central Coast20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always eat at the Copper Bar when we visit Hawaii. The westward facing views allow for a sunset experience. Our favorite local singer, Pomai Brown, entrances us with his beautiful voice and lovely Hawaiian musical arrangements. The limited menu offerings are varied enough for me to enjoy something different on each visit. The service staff are attentive and never pushy or rushing you out the door.

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  9. Jordan

    Hawaii3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We called ahead to plan some birthday surprises for a person in our group and there was good planning, but poor execution. Every surprise was ruined and at one point the dessert was delivered while there was still dinner on the table and no silverware. But overall food was delicious and vibes were nice. 

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  10. Sharon VIP

    San Diego113 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience and view. My husband's meal was perfect, my fish was overcooked. Our waiter had some challenges but all was good in the end. Sunset was the best part of the evening....all great!

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Copper Bar at Mauna Kea is rated 4.5 stars by 717 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Copper Bar at Mauna Kea

62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Dr, Kamuela, HI 96743-9706

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Kohala Coast
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 21:00–22:00 Bar Daily 16:00–22:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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