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

Manta at Mauna Kea

4.6 (2053)
$50 and over
Pacific Rim
62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Drive, Kamuela, HI 96743

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Manta at Mauna Kea

4.6
$50 and over
Pacific Rim
Kohala Coast

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Romantic
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
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–10:30 am Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • 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

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Manta at Mauna Kea.

4.6

4.6
(2053)
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for fine wines

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Romantic

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Manta at Mauna Kea offers a "spectacular food and service" experience with "incredible overall" ambiance and stunning sunset views. Diners rave about the ahi and Bombe Alaska desserts. The restaurant provides a "magical evening" with live jazz and manta ray viewing, making it a "highly recommended" spot for a special dining occasion.
2,053 Reviews
  1. Michele

    Portland3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    It is undoubtedly a beautiful space! If you can tolerate overly priced, small portions with limited/poor table service it’s a good place. If it’s a special occasion may want to make another choice.

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  2. Karen Gold

    Denver54 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had s as n amazing time at Manya! The atmosphere was so beautiful and serene! The sunset and views of the ocean were gorgeous! The food was fantastic! The ahi sashimi was incredibly tender and delicious!! The fresh catch was amazing, very tasty and flavorful! The chocolate Mille feulle was light and had great chocolate flavor ! Briana was an excellent server, friendly and attentive! We even got to see the manta rays !

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  3. dave Gold

    Phoenix15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fantastic but it is definitely on the high end of pricing. Service was fantastic, food was fantastic and the setting was fantastic.

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  4. Matthew Gold

    Atlanta31 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Disappointed about the entire experience. Salads were bland…lacking flavor. Mains were disappointing. Steak was cooked appropriately but was a poor cut and for 80 dollars I expect better. Mahi mahi came out raw…had to be sent back and took another 20 mins to be prepared and brought back to the table. Overall it was overpriced and underwhelming.

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  5. Cristopher Gold

    Seattle8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 29, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the second year in a row that my wife have gone here for our anniversary. Two years in a row did not disappoint. We even had the same server (it took us a minute to realize it, we kept remarking how familiar she was to us). The location, ambience, quality of food…. all simply incredible and delicious. Yes, it is on the pricier side but given its resort location. Would still highly recommend.

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  6. Mark

    Atlanta9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great lanai seating to see the sunset. The food presentation and quality were excellent. Service was professional and attentive.

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  7. Mark

    Atlanta9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Interested, courteous, and attentive service. Food quality and presentation were excellent.

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  8. Tayler Gold

    Nashville6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best dinner we had on the island. The ahi and bombe Alaska were amazing. The manta rays are such a special treat as well.

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  9. Tom Gold

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Manta is always amazing, service was outstanding, food was amazing Scallop shrimp curry and a whole red snapper for two for the main. No where do you get atmosphere better then Manta.

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  10. Don Gold

    Vancouver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Spectacular food and service. Incredible overall experience but resort expensive, as one should expect.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Pacific Rim, Global, International, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–10:30 am Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • 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

FAQs

Manta at Mauna Kea is a casually elegant, oceanfront dining room with low lighting, dramatic sunset views and live music on select nights, guests often praise the waterfront setting and the chance to watch manta rays after dinner.

Yes, Manta is family-friendly: guests report dining with children (including kids aged 7 and 10), note kid-specific meals like chicken fingers and sundaes, and describe welcoming service for families.

The Tarragon Scallop Ravioli (served with mk caviar) is a recurring favorite, multiple guests specifically praise the scallop ravioli and it appears on the current dinner menu.

Yes, guests regularly point to the breakfast buffet experience and the restaurant’s live-music nights; breakfast runs each morning and many reviewers highlight the substantial buffet, while live music plays on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday.

Yes, Manta serves alcohol: guests mention cocktails, a full wine list and champagne throughout their meals.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays are especially nice, Manta features live music on those nights, which adds to the oceanfront atmosphere.

Portions tend to be mid-sized and artfully plated, while some entrées are described as generous (for example, one guest called the Colorado lamb a generous serving).

Yes, Manta at Mauna Kea is frequently recommended for romantic evenings, with oceanfront sunset seating, guests celebrating anniversaries, and a consistently praised atmosphere.

Manta at Mauna Kea can be lively at peak service, several guests report the restaurant being busy, while other visits (for example during quieter periods or renovation) felt essentially empty and relaxed.

Resort casual is the guide, light, comfortable clothing is appropriate and nothing formal is required.

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A photo of Manta at Mauna Kea restaurant

Manta at Mauna Kea

4.6
$50 and over
Pacific Rim
Kohala Coast

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
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