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Binchotan, Waimea (Kamuela), HI

Binchotan

4.2
4.2
588 Reviews
$30 and under
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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
Binchotan: Bar & Grill is a gathering place for friends and family to enjoy a fresh take on Asian cuisine. Our menu features the time-honored tradition of grilling meat, seafood and produce over an open flame. Shared plates, handcrafted sushi and grilled skewers are the hallmarks of this culinary experience. Our full service bar showcases artisan cocktails, premium sake and a vast collection of whiskey. We invite diners to indulge in a flavorful feast as they raise a glass of Muay Tai to toast the most glorious sunsets over the Kohala Coast!

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What 588 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Healthy

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Romantic

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Binchotan offers a delightful dining experience with a stunning location and friendly, "knowledgeable staff." The menu includes unique Asian-influenced dishes like "tuna crispy rice" and "tempura crusted cauliflower." While some guests found portions small and service inconsistent, the "ambiance" and "variety of menu options" often shine through.

588 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The place was pretty pricey for the food quantity. It’s good for special occasions and not for regular dining. The waiter wanted us to hear the ingredients of the dish and didn’t want us to interrupt his script.

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  2. Michael

    San Francisco7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Pros: The restaurant is very attractive. The food tasted very, very good. Cons: Although we had reservations and the restaurant had many empty tables, we waited a long time to be seated. Service was extremely slow. We had to ask for water to be refilled. My wife’s knife came dirty. When she sent it back, instead of giving her a new, clean knife, the waiter washed the old one and brought it back wet. The food portions were very small and overpriced.

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  3. John

    Portland10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A bit pricey and everyone orders the hibachi meal brought to the table because it’s the best deal and presented very well. A calm and relaxing dinner

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  4. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Orange County1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very expensive for the quality of the meats and food. Very small quantities. Not impressive.

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  5. David

    Portland7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and ambiance. Reasonable prices

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  6. Karen

    Vancouver2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Very rude and unaccommodating hostess. Overpriced food which was dry and overcooked. Server kept hovering wanting us to order before we even had a chance to look at menu. Will not be returning.

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  7. shinjiro

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Little overpriced but a fun experience. The setting is beautiful and the food is good I didn’t love the oily “smoke” For the tableside grill though.

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  8. denis

    Washington DC1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Honestly the seafood experience is one to forget. The arugula salad was overdressed. Prices were high. Beautiful setting. Awful food. Surprisingly the service was not good.

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  9. Agnes VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were very impressed with the quality of the food. We had the Robatayaki (one seafood and one meat) with the pork belly fried rice! It was delicious. The wait staff was great and friendly. The corkage fee was $45 which we though was on the higher side but non the less worth every penny.

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  10. Stuart

    New Orleans39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great birthday experience. Food was top notch and setting was ideal.

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Binchotan is rated 4.2 stars by 588 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
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1 North Kaniku Drive, Waimea (Kamuela), HI 96743

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Additional information

  • Area
    Kohala Coast
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Free Parking for Binchotan Bar & Grill dining guests
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Isabel Chung
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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