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Manta overlooking Kauna'oa Bay - Manta at Mauna Kea, Kamuela, HI

Manta at Mauna Kea

4.6
4.6
1526 Reviews
$50 and over
Pacific Rim

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2 people
19:00
Booked 32 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
**Manta is currently closed for a rejuvenation tentatively scheduled to reopen November 2024. Breakfast has been temporarily relocated to Copper Bar**

Manta is the signature restaurant of the iconic Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and has breathtaking views of the Kohala Coast. The menu is a curation of Pacific Rim cuisine with seasonal, local, and sustainably-produced ingredients.
Chef Bryan Nagao has gained formidable reputation in the international food community. He was once described by American media as "the most notable figures in rendering Modern Asian cuisine in the Northern hemisphere". The creativity permeating his cuisine stems from the diversity of his culinary background. Bryan's cuisine is a multi-faceted reflection of his Hawai'i Island birthplace, his Japanese ancestry, and decades spent in the finest restaurants in Hong Kong and Taipei.
Manta features live music on Tues, Wed, & Sat.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Pacific Rim, Global, International, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 17:30–21:00
  • Phone number
    (808) 882-5810
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Bryan Nagao
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact our Assistant Director of Food & Beverage Lisa Nordstrom LNordstrom@maunakeabeachhotel.com to learn more about our private dining options.
  • Area
    Kohala Coast
  • Cross Street
    Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Mauna Kea Beach Drive<br />Kohala Coast, HI 96743
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,526 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Overall

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Food

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Service

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Ambience

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Romantic

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Manta at Mauna Kea offers "spectacular views" and a serene setting, perfect for special occasions. Reviewers praise the "amazing service" and "delicious food," particularly the Kona Kanpachi and Bombe Alaska dessert. While some found the pricing high, the overall dining experience, including a chance to view manta rays, is "magical."

1,526 Reviews
  1. Jason

    Montana

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The setting of this restaurant is immaculate. Unfortunately, that’s where the story ends. The food is good if wholly unremarkable — it certainly wasn’t worth the price paid. The fish was well cooked and pleasant, and the cocktail was delicious. The service was SLOW SLOW SLOW. Be prepared to wait for quite a while… for everything. The server was also unapologetic about the lengthy delays. They did not describe the specials well or make recommendations; in fact, my party felt judged for not choosing to order starters. Overall, a very disappointing experience.

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  2. Juliet

    Tampa

    179 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    179 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great view and location. Good service. Menu is small, wine list limited. We enjoyed our meal, oysters, catch of the day and macadamia mahi. I recommend trying!

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  3. chris

    New York City

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The property is beautiful and so expensive. The Restaurant vibe couldn’t be more beautiful. You walk down the path and see the manta rays feeding. The staff is relaxed, but still attentive and very friendly. The menu was more innovative than other restaurants I’ve seen on the island.

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  4. Alex

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fish (catch of the day) was overcooked. Nothing was bad - just underwhelming.

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  5. William

    Central Coast

    116 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    116 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best meals that I have ever had in Hawaii. The Ahi Tuna dish was exceptional!

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  6. L

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, great chef, stupidly expensive….. …………………,,,

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  7. Kimberly

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food and the location/view can’t be beat.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Hostess was delightful. Server was fine. Food is mid. The menu seems a little uninspired, but my Crudo was yummy. The ambience and view are incredible! We were told the hotel is closing soon for remodel so that might've had something to do with it? 

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  9. HeidiW

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 1 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, for the price the food was good, the ambience great.

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  10. RaquelV

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 31 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing view. Delicious food. Great service! Went with recommendations and was so happy I did. The lobster small plate with a couple of sides was awesome!

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Manta at Mauna Kea is rated 4.6 stars by 1526 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 32 times today
Google Map for Manta at Mauna Kea

62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Drive, Kamuela, HI 96743

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Mauna Kea Beach Drive<br />Kohala Coast, HI 96743
  • Area
    Kohala Coast
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 17:30–21:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Pacific Rim, Global, International, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Bryan Nagao
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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