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Mauka Bar and Grill, Waimea, HI

Mauka Bar and Grill

4.5
4.5
118 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
22:30
Booked 5 times today
  • Great for live music
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
A Bar and Grill during the day and Steakhouse by night. Amazing food prepared by very experienced chefs with live music nightly and beautiful mountain and sunset views.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Grill
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 7:30 am–5:00 pm Thu–Sun 7:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 886-7600
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 118 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Hawaii

    Great for brunch

  • Hawaii

    Hot spot

  • Hawaii

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Value

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for brunch

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Good for groups

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Hot spot

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for fine wines

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Good for special occasions

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mauka Bar and Grill is a local favorite renowned for its "outstanding" food and "fantastic" service. Diners rave about the exceptional steakhouse meals and delightful ambiance. Highlights include the delectable pork chops, exquisite seafood, and a magical sunset experience. While some found the drinks small, the overall dining experience is "highly recommended."

118 Reviews
  1. Jim

    Hawaii

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a nice meal but the environment is much more bar’ish than fine dining. Nice staff, great local artist for live music, food was delicious and perfectly prepared. They charge a fee for Credit cards which I don’t agree with personally so that knocks them down a bit even though it’s only a few bucks… it adds up in the overall experience.

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  2. Christine

    San Diego

    20 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Only 3 tables with customers, was 15 minutes before he took our order. The soup was cold, our sides were delivered before our main course so they had to take them back to reheat as they were now cold. Steaks were decent but the whole experience was not enjoyable. Service was poor. Would not recommend.

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  3. Mathew

    Hawaii

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We made a reservation for dinner at 6:30 arrived a few minutes early and they said they we’re full and we could wait at the bar. Service at the bar was very slow, they had no staff behind the bar, at 6:55 we were finally seated. The restaurant was loud, between the customers, and the music it was difficult to have a conversations. Dinner was fantastic, we both had the macadamia crusted ono, would return just for the food.

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  4. Len

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall very good. Food was delicious. Service was excellent. Will be going again.

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  5. David

    Las Vegas

    162 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    162 reviews

    Dined on 21 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    If you are staying at a resort and you are tired of the overpriced breakfasts, GO HERE! Sit at an outside table order a mimosa if you are inclined. This restaurant is similar to going to a golf course restaurant. Good food, okay service and reasonable pricing. We stayed at Marriott’s “Autograph” property at Mauna Kea and just got tired of the gouging. David Las Vegas, NV

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  6. Alice

    Seattle

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 21 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely lunch! Food was delicious, and staff were very friendly.

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  7. John

    Dallas

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As regular customers, Mauka always hits the spot. They always have great cuts of beef and are cooked to perfection. The selection of wines are varied enough to satisfy any wine enthusiast and the seafood and pasta dishes are superb. Entertainment is very pleasant and classic old style Hawai’i. Do not rush your dinner, as sunset at Mauka is truly magical and you understand why they named it Mauka and savor the slow pace of Aloha.

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  8. Keith

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Billie the bartender is a treasure. Attentive, skilled, and engaging. Our go-to on the resort coast for a relaxing dinner with family and friends.

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  9. Linda

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were in the Waikoloa area for a week, and this was the best restaurant we ate at while we were there on vacation. Highly recommend it!

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Sevgi

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect! Especially, the service!!! Very nice place

    1 person found this helpful

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Mauka Bar and Grill is rated 4.5 stars by 118 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
22:30
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Mauka Bar and Grill

69 Waikōloa Beach Dr, Waimea, HI 96743

Additional information

  • Area
    Waikoloa
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 7:30 am–5:00 pm Thu–Sun 7:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Grill
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
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    None
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