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    Moana

    Kailua Kona

    Restaurant in Kailua Kona, United States

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    Why go

    Moana works for a polished Kailua Kona dinner when wine matters: its Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence for 2026 is the clearest trust signal. It is less compelling if you need a clearly defined cuisine or chef-driven tasting format, so use it for an occasion meal rather than a casual food crawl.

    About Moana

    Moana in Kailua Kona received a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence in 2026. For diners comparing evening options, that recognition is a strong reason to put Moana on the shortlist, especially when wine recognition matters to the meal.

    Choose it when the schedule and wine recognition fit your plans

    Moana is open daily for breakfast from 7–10:30 AM and dinner from 5–9 PM. That all-week schedule makes it practical for travelers planning around their Kailua Kona plans. Dinner is the more natural time to consider the Wine Spectator recognition, while breakfast may be useful for diners who simply need a morning option during the posted hours.

    If the goal is to map the wider area before deciding, start with Pearl's Kailua Kona restaurants guide, then check nearby hotel and bar options through Kailua Kona hotels and Kailua Kona bars. Moana makes the most sense when its Kailua Kona location, daily breakfast and dinner hours, Wine Spectator recognition line up with what you need.

    Venue detailsMon: 7–10:30 AM, 5–9 PM · Tue: 7–10:30 AM, 5–9 PM · …
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    Planning details

    Location
    72-300 Maheawalu Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
    Website
    rosewoodhotels.com/en/kona-village/dining/moana-restaurant
    Phone
    (808) 865-0080
    Venue details
    Planning details

    Location

    72-300 Maheawalu Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 · Directions

    (808) 865-0080

    rosewoodhotels.com/en/kona-village/dining/moana-restaurant

    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • Kahuwai Cookhouse & Market, Notable alternative
    • Miller & Lux Hualalai, Notable alternative
    • Beach Tree, Notable alternative
    • NOIO, Notable alternative
    • Lava Lava Beach Club, Notable alternative
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    How Moana compares in Kailua Kona

    Moana is the pick for a wine-led occasion meal, especially when the group wants a composed dinner and an easy planning rhythm. Miller & Lux Hualalai is the stronger cross-shop if the priority is a more overtly grand steakhouse-style splurge, while Beach Tree is a better fit when beachfront atmosphere is the main reason for going out.

    For value and informality, Kahuwai Cookhouse & Market is the easier recommendation than Moana for diners who do not need the occasion polish. NOIO is the better alternative if the group wants a more contemporary restaurant feel, while Lava Lava Beach Club makes more sense for a relaxed, sand-and-sunset outing outside the immediate Kailua Kona decision set.

    The practical call: choose Moana when wine recognition and a calmer special-occasion dinner matter; choose Beach Tree or Lava Lava Beach Club when ambiance leads the decision; choose Kahuwai Cookhouse & Market when value matters more than polish; choose Miller & Lux Hualalai when the night calls for a bigger splurge.

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    MoanaKailua KonaNo published awards
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    Beach TreeKailua KonaNo published awards
    NOIOKailua KonaNo published awards
    Lava Lava Beach ClubPuakoNo published awards

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can Moana accommodate groups?

    Moana runs daily dinner hours from 5–9 PM in Kailua Kona, but larger parties should confirm availability, booking requirements, seating arrangements directly with the venue.

    Can I eat at the bar at Moana?
    Is lunch or dinner better at Moana?

    Moana is open daily for breakfast from 7–10:30 AM and dinner from 5–9 PM; dinner is the more relevant choice if the 2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence is part of why you are considering it.

    What are alternatives to compare with Moana?

    Other venues diners may compare include Beach Tree, Kahuwai Cookhouse & Market, Lava Lava Beach Club, Miller & Lux Hualalai, NOIO. Confirm each venue's current hours, setting, menu before deciding.

    Is Moana good for a special occasion?

    Moana may fit a special occasion if its Kailua Kona location, daily 5–9 PM dinner hours, 2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence match your priorities. Confirm reservations and current service details directly before planning around it.