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Hau Tree at Mauna Kea, Kamuela, HI

Hau Tree at Mauna Kea

4.2
4.2
309 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
21:30
Booked 7 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Child-friendly
Just steps from the beach and ocean with your toes practically in the sand, Hau Tree is a casual open-air option for relaxed lunches and dinners on the Big Island of Hawai‘i. It’s complete with a gazebo-style bar perfectly situated for meeting friends old and new while enjoying cocktails, local brews and awaiting a glimpse of the sunset’s elusive green flash. Hau Tree’s menu includes sandwiches, wraps, fish tacos, salads, ice cream, and Mauna Kea’s famous Ovaltine Froth.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon, Tue, Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa

What 309 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Hawaii

    Great for scenic views

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Child-friendly

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Hot spot

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hau Tree at Mauna Kea offers an unforgettable beachfront dining experience with "breathtaking sunset views" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "friendly and attentive service," particularly highlighting servers like Brandy and Connor for their exceptional hospitality. While some note occasional service delays and limited menu options, the "stunning location" and "casual beach vibe" make it a favorite spot for many.

309 Reviews
  1. MikeR VIP

    Denver3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  2. james VIP

    Anchorage7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 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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  3. Jerry

    Chicago11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 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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  4. amanda

    San Francisco5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 22 February 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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  5. Earl VIP

    Greater Boston37 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Restaurant is in temp location and only using the lunch menu. Great for beach quick bite, not for dinner until renovations are complete.

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  6. Peggy

    Kansas City21 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We chose this restaurant because of the oceanside view. The sunset was truly amazing. The drinks were pricier than the last upscale restaurant we visited. They also have a limited menu. There were menu items on the website that didn't exist on the restaurant menu. I thought their pizza was good and my Mai Tai was tasty.

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  7. Claire

    Hawaii4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Due to the ongoing remodeling of the hotel, there were areas blocked off and the toilet was a trailer. The menu was not what we hoped for on Valentine’s Day… It was more of a lunch menu. Not the relaxed atmosphere or food we’re used to from the Hau Tree. Would not have booked that night had I known.

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  8. Joseph VIP

    San Francisco10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    View, food and service fine for a casual restaurant. However the menu is very limited for people with dietary restrictions so hard to see coming back often over a prolonged period of stay at the resort.

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  9. Stephen VIP

    Ottawa8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Basic food, but as expected. Unpretentious and relaxed. Waitress was a sweetheart but had too many tables! And the beach and sunset view is to die for!

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  10. Steven

    West Palm Beach17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The view from the beach at Hau Tree were spectacular! The food was terrific and the service was outstanding! We enjoyed it so much we dined there twice!

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Hau Tree at Mauna Kea is rated 4.2 stars by 309 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
21:30
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Hau Tree at Mauna Kea

62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Dr, Kamuela, HI 96743-9706

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon, Tue, Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
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