Halani

4.6

1096 Reviews

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views

Reflecting a journey through the Mediterranean, set against a spectacular Pacific Ocean backdrop, choose between colorful mezze platters, a selection of tender kebabs from Hamakua raised lamb to Kahua ranch beef sirloin, signature grilled seafood dishes including Whole Kampachi and Mibrasa Style Branzino with ladolemono & Waimea cherry tomatoes, as well as wood-fired pizzas and fresh salads. This beloved al fresco eatery embraces the rich culinary traditions of Coastal Mediterranean cuisine with the tropical beauty of Hawai’i to offer a rich tapestry of dishes highlighted by locally-sourced produce and seafood.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Hawaii Regional Cuisine, American
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(808) 885-6622
Website
https://aubergeresorts.com/maunalani/dine/halani/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual

Location
68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr, Kamuela, HI 96743
Area
Kamuela
Cross Street
68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr, Waimea, HI 96743
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

Rhythm and Brunch at Halani
US$95.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Come join us at our new Sunday Brunch at Halani. Popular local selections such as sashimi, poke, and other seafood favorites are featured. Carving station with prime rib, and a weekly brunch creation like crab cake benedicts, kalua pork loco moco, and kim chee fried rice. Oven fresh pastries and house made desserts to end your experience.

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What 1,096 people are saying

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

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.9Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Hawaii / Big Island
Best Overall
Hawaii / Big Island
Best Service
Hawaii / Big Island
Best Ambience
Hawaii / Big Island
Great for brunch
Hawaii / Big Island
Child-friendly
Hawaii / Big Island
Healthy
Hawaii / Big Island
Hot spot
Hawaii / Big Island
Great for outdoor dining
Hawaii / Big Island
Good for special occasions
Hawaii / Big Island
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Halani offers an exquisite dining experience with "amazing food," "perfect service," and a "stunning ambiance." Guests praise the creative menu and attentive staff, making it a top choice on the Big Island. While it can be pricey, the quality and atmosphere often justify the cost for many diners seeking a memorable meal.

1,096 Reviews

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Cesar
VIP
Portland
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great location with savory fresh ingredients. Kitchen was slow but the fantastic location help the wait. Great GF options and they have cauliflower pita bread.
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Ann
VIP
Sacramento
24 reviews
3.0
24 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been going to Halani for several years now. It had become our favorite along this coast because of their gluten free options and delicious food. However, now they have gone with a Mediterranean menu? The delicious blackened ahi dinner is now a thin ahi steak with a tomato relish? Kabobs with no fresh fish besides shrimp? No truffle fries? No gluten free chocolate crunch cake? We were very disappointed in our meal, but we do love the hostess, Venessa, and our waitress, Ashley. We live here part time, but we won’t be going back until the menu changes. Also, the Ha Bar dropped their ahi sandwich and Makai’i salad? Our favorites. Hoping for more well rounded variety in the future.
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Michele
Hawaii
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chef Randy and his crew do and excellent job the food was amazing
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Robert
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great meal at a great spot on the Big Island, had the Wagyu Strip Steak, very much worth it, dont miss out on the olive oil gelato and baclava!
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Anne
Portland
44 reviews
4.0
44 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tiny portions for a big price tag. The food was good but not $200 dinners worth of good. Nice ambience lovely setting and Charlie our server was amazing. We probably would not come back.
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henry
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really liked the food from their new Mediterranean menu, particularly the balloon bread with hummus. The two of us shared five smaller menu items and enjoyed them all (balloon bread, chicken kabab, bucatini, broccolini, and chocolate torte).
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Lesley
VIP
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely ambiance and delicious food. Server was very friendly and patient.
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beverly
VIP
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 25 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food now is Mediterranean and Moroccan. They need to go back to their old more traditional and accessible menus!
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Jennifer
San Francisco
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The Mauna Lani is a lovely property and the Halani is well appointed BUT the service (for which they tagged a mandatory $265 fee onto our bill) was non-existent. We tried several times - unsuccessfully - to order beverages with our brunch. No one ever came to the table. I rooted through the staffing station myself for clean silverware and then distributed it to my family. The food was good and there was plenty of variety, but it was not worth being treated with disdain and not worth the price we paid. It felt like SNL meets White Orchid. We won't go back.
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David
VIP
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Space is great. Menu is super appealing, but the execution fell a bit flat. Service was friendly, but sometimes went missing. Overall a descent experience, but not great for the price point.
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Halani is rated 4.6 stars by 1096 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr, Kamuela, HI 96743

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr, Waimea, HI 96743
Area
Kamuela
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Hawaii Regional Cuisine, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
https://aubergeresorts.com/maunalani/dine/halani/
Phone number
(808) 885-6622

Halani

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Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Rhythm and Brunch at Halani

Popular dishes

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What 1,096 people are saying

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Diners' Choice Awards

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