Hau Tree
Kohala Coast, Waimea
Restaurant in Waimea, United States
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Casual
Why go
Hau Tree is worth booking when convenience matters more than a destination tasting-menu experience. Its daily late-morning-to-evening schedule makes it useful for lunch, early dinner, or a casual resort-area meal in Kamuela; for a more polished dinner compare Manta, and for an event format look at The Mauna Kea Lū'au.
About Hau Tree
Should you consider Hau Tree in Kamuela? Consider it if the priority is a meal that fits a broad daily schedule. Hau Tree is listed in Kamuela and is open every day from 11 AM to 8 PM. Details such as cuisine type, chef, menu format, price range, awards, and signature dishes are not provided here, so it is best to treat this as a practical option to research further rather than a restaurant to choose based on a specific culinary promise.
The useful read here is about timing, not a detailed menu or service format. Hau Tree's daily hours make it easier to consider for midday, early-evening, or standard dinner timing, but the rest of the experience should be confirmed directly before you build plans around it. For travelers comparing options, Manta is one restaurant to check, while Number 3 is another name to consider if you are comparing dining choices.
Consider it for schedule fit, then verify the details
The strongest reason to keep Hau Tree on a shortlist is timing flexibility: it runs daily from 11 AM to 8 PM. That can be useful when plans need to work around daytime activities, driving time, or a group with different preferred meal times. Beyond the hours, however, the available information does not support claims about cuisine, price, setting, menu structure, or service style.
For another comparison, The Mauna Kea Lū'au is a separate option to evaluate. You can also check Manta before committing. Hau Tree is the more direct listing when the main factor you care about is a daily 11 AM to 8 PM operating window in Kamuela.
Planning details
- Location
- 62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Dr, Waimea, HI 96743
- Website
- maunakeabeachhotel.com
- Phone
- (808) 882-5707
Venue details
Ambiance
Relaxed, open-air and beachside, with a casual vacation-ready atmosphere.
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- Dress Code
- Casual
- Service Style
- Casual
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
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- Getting there
- 62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Dr, Waimea, HI 96743
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How Hau Tree compares in Kamuela
Choose Hau Tree when ease is the main requirement. Compared with Manta, it reads as the lower-pressure choice: better for a casual lunch or flexible early dinner, less compelling if the night needs a more polished resort-dinner feel.
Number 3 is the better cross-shop for readers who want a Kamuela restaurant plan away from the immediate resort setting. Hau Tree is more convenient for Mauna Kea-area days; Number 3 is the stronger option when the meal itself is the point.
For a built-in occasion, The Mauna Kea Lū'au is the clearer pick because the format carries the evening. Meridia belongs in the comparison set for travelers weighing resort dining across the broader area, but Hau Tree remains the practical choice when booking difficulty and timing flexibility matter more than ceremony.
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Compare Hau Tree
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Hau Tree | Kamuela | No published awards |
| Manta | Waimea | Michelin Guide Mexico 20262026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Michelin Plate2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2024 Michelin Plate |
| Manta | Kamuela | Michelin Guide Mexico 20262026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Michelin Plate2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2024 Michelin Plate |
| Number 3 | Kamuela | No published awards |
| The Mauna Kea Lū'au | Kamuela | No published awards |
| Meridia | Kohala Coast | No published awards |
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How Hau Tree Kamuela compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Hau Tree?
Hau Tree is listed as open every day from 11 AM to 8 PM, so choose a time that fits your plans and confirm availability directly before going.
Is Hau Tree good for a special occasion?
That depends on what you want from the occasion. Hau Tree's Kamuela location and daily 11 AM–8 PM hours are confirmed, but not its cuisine, menu format, price range, or atmosphere. If you want a comparison, check Meridia as well.
Is Hau Tree good for solo dining?
It may be worth considering for solo dining if the daily 11 AM–8 PM schedule fits your plans. Specific details about seating, service style, and menu format should be confirmed directly if they matter. For another option to compare, check Manta.
Can Hau Tree accommodate groups?
Group accommodation details should be confirmed directly. Hau Tree's daily 11 AM–8 PM hours may help with scheduling, but group size, reservations, and seating should be confirmed directly. The Mauna Kea Lū'au is another option to evaluate when comparing plans.
What are alternatives to Hau Tree in Kamuela?
Number 3 is another name to check. Manta, Meridia, and The Mauna Kea Lū'au are also relevant comparisons if you are weighing different dining options in the broader area. Hau Tree's clearest fact is its daily 11 AM–8 PM schedule.
Is midday or evening better at Hau Tree?
Hau Tree is open every day from 11 AM to 8 PM, so both midday and evening timing are possible. If your priority is to compare another evening option, Meridia is another name to check.
