Hau Tree at Mauna Kea

Hau Tree at Mauna Kea reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Tam

   Seattle3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   Beautiful setting on the beach. Lively atmosphere. The service was uneven, there were long stretches with no contact where more drinks could have been ordered or plates cleared. The food was … okay. Somewhat uninspired menu, and they were out of several items we asked about on the menu. Portions were on the small side. Wine came in plastic glasses (understandable due to the beach setting) but they had a strange smell to them. Overall it was okay. Sunset was a highlight.
   

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   Kamakea

   Hawaii2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our second visit to Hau Tree, this time just the two of us, and it was just as memorable. The restaurant is currently undergoing renovations, but it didn’t affect the experience. We were happy to see our previous server, Conor, and requested to sit in his section—he was amazing last time and didn’t disappoint. With a new menu, we asked for his recommendations and ended up with a customized pizza and the birria tacos—both were outstanding. The pizza had a rich, smoky flavor, and the tacos were absolutely delicious. Huge thanks to Conor for the great service and suggestions. A perfect date night!
   

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   Kristi VIP

   San Francisco13 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 17, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   It wasn’t at all what I expected. The food was definitely good and the view is stunning!! But the place was a zoo-super loud, kids running amok, very slow service. I would’ve chosen differently had I known.
   

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   Kylie VIP

   Nashville1 review

   2.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   Unfortunately we were there during construction and they had a serious fly problem. It made eating your food kinda miserable. Service was fine just not a great dining experience. We ate at sundown.
   

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   Mike VIP

   Orlando17 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything great except for the service. Food excellent, atmosphere fantastic, service level just awful. There were less than 20 people dining while we were there and it took 4 EV R to get anything. If you aren’t in a hurry and don’t care about time this is your place.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Denver1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing setting with beautiful beach and sunsets. Great service, food and drinks.
   

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   MikeR VIP

   Denver3 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on March 5, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Avoid Hau Tree until the hotel remodel is finished. Limited menu, really mediocre food prepared upstairs in the hotel and lackadaisical service from the one server on duty at the prime dinner hour.
   

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   james

   Anchorage7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   An amazing evening at a wonderful place. But the best part of our evening was the conversations had with our server Brandy. She was absolutely amazing and divine!
   

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   Jerry

   Chicago11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 27, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great atmosphere, great settings, great staff and service.
   

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    amanda

    San Francisco5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    This was a great family, friendly dinner spot. You can’t beat the location itself, on the beach. However, the restaurant is being remodeled-which really didn’t matter to us. However there are portable bathrooms and some privacy construction screens. Food was fine, not amazing but fine. Kids menu was good.
    

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