Manta at Mauna Kea

Name: Manta at Mauna Kea
Address: 62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Drive, Kamuela, HI, United States, 96743
Telephone: (808) 882-5810
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1637 Reviews

$50 and over

Pacific Rim

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

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2 people

Apr 27, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views
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.

Dining areas

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
Website
http://maunakeabeachhotel.com/dining/big-island-hi-breakfast-buffet/
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.

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

Popular dishes

Waimea Tomato Soup$25.00
Baby Panzanella, virgin oil, garden basil
Pan Seared Foie Gras$26.00
Brioche Crouton, Pickled Island Figs, Citrus Coconut Jus, Kuleana Cane Juice
Baby Romaine Lettuce$21.00
Belgian Endive, Island Mushroom, Kamuela Tomato, Whole Grain Mustard
Wild Caught Ahi Sashimi$32.00
Ume, Pickled Ogo, Herb Oil, Ponzu
Burrata Salad$24.00
Hilo Palm Hearts, Waimea Radicchio, 36 Month Jamon Iberico, Papaya Seed Vinaigrette
Kamuela Kale Salad$22.00
Apple Banana Dressing, Big Island Goat Cheese, Baby Beets, Honoka'a Cocoa Nibs, MK Honey Roasted Macadamia Nuts, House Smoked Pork
Kona Oysters$36.00
Passion Mignonette
Island Tartin$26.00
Poha Berries, Big Island Chevre, Fennel, Volcano Rhubarb, Garden Greens, Aged Balsamic
Uni Pasta$39.00
Tagliolini, Laro Di Colonnata, Jamon Iberico
Tarragon Scallop Ravioli$39.00
Caviar, Butter, Pipinola Shoots
Sweet Shrimp$34.00
Hamakua Mushrooms, Yellow Coconut Curry, Puna Chicken Hears, 'Olena Oil
Seafood Platter$180.00
Lobster, Kona Oysters, Kona Abalone, Snow Crab, Hawaiian Ahi Poke, Kona Prawns, Passion, Migonette, Wasabi Cocktail
Kabocha Ravioli$45.00
Kona Abalone, Arugula, Reggiano Cream Sauce

Pa Nui

Mac-Crusted Mahi-Mahi$62.00
Pipinola, Waimea Shiitake, Tomato, Saikyo Miso-Yuzu, Garden Herbs
Seared Wild Caught Hawaiian Ahi$61.00
Kekap Beurre Rouge, Hilo Sweet Potato Puree, Chili Coconut Crunch, Island Grown Veggies
Kona Kampachi Meuniere$65.00
Braised Romaine, Meyer Lemon, Kamuela Tomato, Butter
Achiote Marinated Hawaiian Catch$64.00
Pigeon Pea Rice, Beurre Fondue, Garden Salsa Verde, Annato Oil
Puna Chicken Breast$53.00
Madeira Sauce, Local Mushrooms, Butter Pasta, Parmesan
Brandt Farms Prime Ribeye$70.00
Shiitake Mushrooms, Potato Puree, Cafe De Paris Butter, Garden Greens
Parker Ranch Beef Tenderloin Ala "Bistek"$67.00
Ox-Tail Marmalade, Sweet Onion, Beef Tallow Rice
Island Bouillabaisse$88.00
Kona Lobster Kaua'i Prawns, Scallops, Kona Kanpachi, Clams
Forgotten Zucchini$52.00
Island Vanilla Scented Baby Carrots, Ulu, Beluga Lentils, Hilo Palm Hearts

Mea 'Ono

Mauna Kea Sorbet$15.00
Big Island Fruit, Local Citrus Ganite
Big Island Goat Cheese Cake$17.00
Strawberries, Aged Balsamic Vinegar, Speculoos Biscuit
Chocolate Mille Feuille$18.00
Chocolate Cremeux, Caramelized Puff Pastry, Mysore Raspberries, Matcha Ice Cream
Bombe Alaska$22.00
Macadamia Nut Crumble, Liliko'i Puree, Toasted Meringue, Salted Caramel Ice Cream
Creme Brulee$20.00
Makili Farms Vanilla Bean, Poha Berry Compote, Palmier
Chocolate Souffle$22.00
Kona Coffee Ice Cream, Vanilla Custard Sauce

What 1,637 people are saying

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

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

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.9Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hawaii
Great for outdoor dining
Hawaii / Big Island
Best Ambiance
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 "gorgeous setting" with "amazing views" and "delicious food." Diners praise the "spectacular service" and "amazing atmosphere." The menu features "fresh, flavorful dishes" like seared ahi and chocolate soufflé. Although some find it pricey, many agree the experience is "well worth it" for special occasions.

1,637 Reviews

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Tony VIP
San Francisco10 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best meal of our trip! Ahi tuna was soooo good! Wife had the ribeye which was very nice. Kale Salad was nice as well. Great setting with nice views. Great service. Definitely will return.
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David
Greater Boston1 review
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
In brief, beautiful setting but incredibly expensive for overall mediocre quality food. We spent $350 for dinner for four, two of whom were kids under 10. We, grownups, each had one cocktail each, shared an appetizer and each had an entree. The ribeye was great but the daily catch our server recommended had the texture of microwaved fish and a weird chemical taste. Food on Hawai’i tends to be mediocre, even price adjusted recognizing it’s a remote island, but if we were to return it would be eyes open we’re paying for the ambience and not the food.
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Brian
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Slightly higher priced but the food, service, View were all outstanding.
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Stéphanie VIP
Greater Boston2 reviews
1.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
The clients were trashy and loud. We don’t know why they gave us a table next to two loud tables while the place was half empty. Food good but overpriced. Clients on the trashy conservative side.
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Wesley
Washington DC6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing view overlooking the ocean while patio dining! Manta Rays viewable from the beach. Spectacular service by the wait staff. Food and drinks were very good would definitely recommend to anyone visiting the big island.
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Cindy
Hawaii7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice experience with delicious food. It's a bit overpriced, but acceptable for a unique experience due to its location. Seeing the Manta Rays and snorkelers in the bay around sunset and after dark was worth the extra cost! We went twice in a week and saw Manta Rays one night. Our party had a variety of entrees that were all good. The chocolate soufflé was fabulous.
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Natalie VIP
Portland8 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fantastic experience with an emphasis on service. I’m so glad my husband and I were able to visit again after visiting a few years back prior to the renovation. We enjoyed all of the interactions we had with the staff team and felt so welcomed and comfortable. We enjoyed the night’s special dinner appetizer as well as on-menu entree items, cocktails, and a refreshing sorbet dessert with local flavors. When my husband and I think of our “happy place” we envision the patio view overlooking the water from Manta. Thank you so much for the hospitality!
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Carol
New York City31 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful locale. Interesting and delicious food. The hostess sat us at a table that was didn’t provide views of the sunset. When we sat down our server moved us to a better table, which we very much appreciated.
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Stacey
New York City6 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Excellent meal! Great ambience. Service was okay.
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Anita
Hawaii17 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The atmosphere and service was wonderful. My husband's order of seared Ahi was great...and the BURRATA salad was wonderful...but the Panko crusted Mahi-Mahi fish was dry, sauce surrounding it helped. Desserts were not as expected either, disappointed in Baked Alaska. But atmosphere and service wonderful plus!
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Manta at Mauna Kea is rated 4.6 stars by 1637 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 27, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

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
Neighborhood
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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://maunakeabeachhotel.com/dining/big-island-hi-breakfast-buffet/
Phone number
(808) 882-5810
Private party facilities
Please contact our Assistant Director of Food & Beverage Lisa Nordstrom LNordstrom@maunakeabeachhotel.com to learn more about our private dining options.

Manta at Mauna Kea

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Manta Sashimi

Mauna Kea Sorbet

Bombe Alaska

Pa Li'ili'i

Waimea Tomato Soup$25.00

Pan Seared Foie Gras$26.00

Baby Romaine Lettuce$21.00

Wild Caught Ahi Sashimi$32.00

Burrata Salad$24.00

Kamuela Kale Salad$22.00

Kona Oysters$36.00

Island Tartin$26.00

Uni Pasta$39.00

Tarragon Scallop Ravioli$39.00

Sweet Shrimp$34.00

Seafood Platter$180.00

Kabocha Ravioli$45.00

Pa Nui

Mac-Crusted Mahi-Mahi$62.00

Seared Wild Caught Hawaiian Ahi$61.00

Kona Kampachi Meuniere$65.00

Achiote Marinated Hawaiian Catch$64.00

Puna Chicken Breast$53.00

Brandt Farms Prime Ribeye$70.00

Parker Ranch Beef Tenderloin Ala "Bistek"$67.00

Island Bouillabaisse$88.00

Forgotten Zucchini$52.00

Mea 'Ono

Mauna Kea Sorbet$15.00

Big Island Goat Cheese Cake$17.00

Chocolate Mille Feuille$18.00

Bombe Alaska$22.00

Creme Brulee$20.00

Chocolate Souffle$22.00

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