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

Manta at Mauna Kea

4.5
4.5
1576 Reviews
$50 and over
Pacific Rim

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 27 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Pacific Rim, Global, International, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,576 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Hawaii

    Great for scenic views

  • 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

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Manta at Mauna Kea offers a "fantasy worthy experience" with breathtaking sunset views and exceptional food. The service is often highlighted as "impeccable," and the menu features "exquisite" dishes such as Ahi tuna, scallop ravioli, and baked Alaska. While prices are premium, the "amazing views" and "unique atmosphere" make it worthwhile.

1,576 Reviews
  1. Randy

    Sacramento

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the many high quality restaurants on the island. Beautiful view of the ocean and sunset if timed right. Professional wait staff that is very attentive and knowledgeable. The food is upscale with resort pricing but perfectly prepared and expertly presented. Super fresh fish options.

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  2. Bethany

    VIP

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible service, views & food! We enjoyed watching the sunset while the whales were playing on the horizon. Delicious fresh fish and our waiter was awesome! Highly recommend!

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  3. Susan

    Sacramento

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our evening was exceptional and the service and food was beyond 5 stars.

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  4. Asami

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    お祝いのポストカードをいただいたり、拙い英語でも素敵なサービスをありがとうございました!お料理も、景色も素敵でした!!

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  5. THOMAS

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Arrived 15 minutes early. Was told to take a seat out by the fire pit and would be seated close to my reservation time. 20 minutes after my reservation time I went up to the front desk and asked did I miss something it’s been 35 minutes since I got here. She apologized and see forgot us and the sat us at one of the many open tables

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  6. Ian

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great. Ask for Bronson, amazing service and food.

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  7. William

    VIP

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great setting at sunset. Beautiful view, delicious food and excellent service.

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  8. Marjorie

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect please to watch the sunset by the ocean and enjoy a masterful combination of flavors! The chef is amazing.

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  9. Michael

    VIP

    Coastal Georgia

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantasy worthy experience. Greeted and after confirming our reservation, welcomed for a manager hosted happy hour with appetizers and wine of our choice at the bar while waiting for our table a short while. Seated at one of several ocean front tables just before sunset. Our server was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful as we decided among the various supremely unique and tasty cocktails, appetizers, salads and main courses. We selected scallop ravioli with caviar, kale salad, seared ahi, and the daily fresh fish. Excellent wine list, and we finished with their delicious baked Alaska derivative dessert. The sunset, though cloudy continued for 40 minutes highlighting red, gold, fuchsia, and deep purple skies. Simultaneously we watched as a couple of boats lit up the water to bring the manta rays close for their snorkeling guests. After they departed, we watched the mantas come near shore where the restaurant shined lights to attract the mantas. Quite the extraordinary dinner and a show experience.

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  10. Steve

    VIP

    Hawaii

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent specials making up for the somewhat limited main course options on the set menu, enjoyable appetizers and dessert options. Very good wine options with reasonable moderate-to-higher cost selections.

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Manta at Mauna Kea is rated 4.5 stars by 1576 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 27 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 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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