Manta
Mauna Kea Resort, Waimea
Restaurant in Waimea, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Manta is worth considering for an easy special-occasion dinner in Kamuela, especially if convenience and a polished resort setting matter more than a named chef, awards, or a documented drinks program. It is a safer pick for hotel-based plans than for diners chasing a destination cocktail bar or highly specific cuisine.
About Manta
Should you book Manta in Kamuela? Before making plans, confirm the current location details, hours, menu, pricing, reservation process, and service format directly with Manta.
Use Manta as a Kamuela option to research further rather than as a fully assessed recommendation.
What to know before choosing Manta
Manta is listed in Kamuela. If the specific address, setting, booking difficulty, menu style, or meal periods matter for your plans, check directly with the venue before committing.
For comparison, you can also look at Hau Tree, Number 3, Meridia, and The Mauna Kea Lū'au, depending on what kind of outing you want to plan.
Quick reference: consider Manta only after confirming the current practical details directly.
Planning details
- Location
- Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, 62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Dr, Waimea, HI 96743
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- maunakeabeachhotel.com/dining/big-island-hi-breakfast-buffet
- Phone
- (808) 882-5707
Venue details
Ambiance
Casually elegant and oceanfront, with low lighting, sunset views, paradisial resort atmosphere, and live jazz on select evenings.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
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At the Table
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Kitchen
- Farm-to-table
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Wine Program
- Curated
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Cocktails
- Dietary
- Gluten-free options, Pescatarian friendly
Signature Dishes
- Macadamia Crusted Mahi-Mahi
- Seafood Platter
- Wild Caught Ahi Sashimi
- Uni Pasta
- Cedar Farms Prime Ribeye
- Big Island Goat Cheesecake
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, 62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Dr, Waimea, HI 96743
Planning details
Location
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, 62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Dr, Waimea, HI 96743 · Directions
maunakeabeachhotel.com/dining/big-island-hi-breakfast-buffet
Also consider
Also Consider
- Hau Tree, Notable alternative
- Hau Tree, Notable alternative
- Number 3, Notable alternative
- The Mauna Kea Lū'au, Notable alternative
- Meridia, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Manta compares in Kamuela
Manta is the safer pick when ease matters: booking difficulty is easy, and the resort setting makes it practical for dates, family celebrations, and hotel-based dinners. Hau Tree reads as the better cross-shop for a more casual beach-leaning meal, while Manta is the better fit when the evening needs to feel more planned.
Number 3 is the alternative to check if the group wants a different Kamuela restaurant option rather than staying in the resort lane. Choose Manta for lower-friction logistics; choose Number 3 when the priority is simply testing another local table.
The Mauna Kea Lū'au is not a like-for-like dinner substitute. It is the stronger choice when the group wants an event format and built-in entertainment, while Manta is better for conversation, a calmer celebration, and a conventional sit-down meal. Meridia is the broader resort-dining comparison to consider if the goal is a more explicitly dining-led night.
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Compare Manta
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Manta | Kamuela | No published awards |
| Hau Tree | Waimea | No published awards |
| Hau Tree | Kamuela | No published awards |
| Number 3 | Kamuela | No published awards |
| The Mauna Kea Lū'au | Kamuela | No published awards |
| Meridia | Kohala Coast | No published awards |
How Manta Kamuela compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Manta?
Is Manta good for a special occasion?
What should a first-timer know about Manta?
What are alternatives to compare with Manta?
Other options to compare include Hau Tree, Number 3, Meridia, and The Mauna Kea Lū'au. Confirm current details for each venue before choosing the best fit for your plans.
