Reviews for Manta Restaurant in Waimea, HI

The service was excellent and the food was great. We celebrated an anniversary and they helped to make it so special. The access... to the beach is wonderful and makes for a great stroll before dinner. The bar is well stocked and supported by a wonder staff.The only knock I would give was specific to us. We we?re having a private dinner service and people rudely kept walking throughour area. I wold say please block the sides to the terrace so as to avoid these rude interruptions to an otherwise excellentexperience. Read more

The food and atmosphere here are great !! It?s nostalgic with the nice jazz music playing and classic architecture. The food and... service are great everyone here was friendly. Great location overlooking the ocean. The sunsets are prime here. Their signaturedishes have a little orange manta next to them !! Read more

This was our favorite restaurant on the big island. The service was amazing and the food was really good. We had not experienced... a lot of good food on the big island (as it is very remote) so we were thrilled to get a last minute reservation here! I orderedeverything the waiter recommended and I was not disappointed! The views were amazing and we even saw a giant manta ray dancingfrom the viewing deck after our meal! It was a perfect evening! Read more

This was an absolute surprise. The restaurant is located on a Marriott resort property. You will need to pass a guard gate... entering the property. If you are not a guest no worries go on open table and make an 8pm reservation. My wife and I were atthe restaurant early to see the sunset at 7pm which was amazing. We checked in, walked the beautiful grounds and had a drink atthe bar. The staff sat us for dinner at 745pm. Food was absolutely amazing. Extremely tasty. I have food allergies and thoughtit would affect my order but no the kitchen was able to make me a perfect dish of the special catch of the day Hawaiian Sea Basswhich was excellent. For two a three course dinner with two drinks was under $300 much better than some of the other sunsetrestaurants in the area. A plus to this restaurant are the manta that you will be able to see from a lookout point. All in alla fantastic experience. Read more

An amazing restaurant with phenomenal views, service and most importantly, food. You'll need a reservation and it's pricier than... other restaurants in the area but worth it for the views and the Manta viewing after sunset. (The Manta viewing is free, youdon't actually need to pay for it). Our server was one of the best servers I've had at any restaurant ever. And the New Yorksteak was the most tender steak I've had. It's sourced from the ranches right there on the Big Island. Extremely juicy and fullof flavour. Read more

It is good but not excellent. It is supposed to be upscale but it is good. Service is 7 out of 10. Menu is 7 out of 10. Location... and the view save the general rating score. Location is 9 out of 10. The view is 10 out of 10. Read more

Book your reservation early. We had such a wonderful evening with some new friends we met here on the Big Island! The views... from Manta are tremendous, such a lovely sunset. Sylvia (our server) was awesome! We tried the Manta Sashimi plate(Excellent), the Lobster Tail Tempura (very good), the mixed greens salad (good) , and Mac Nut Encrusted Mahi Mahi (good). TheMai Tais were just strong enough and a little bit sweet. If we have a chance to dine here again I would order the Sashimi again(100%) and maybe try the Filet? A little bit pricey, but you're on vacation in Hawaii, right? Treat yourself! Read more

Unparalleled breakfast views. The photos talk for themselves! Whether you order from the menu or get the buffet, your breakfast... here is delicious. Fresh island fruit and pastries galore. Not only that but the staff is incredible and kind. We have beencoming to the Mauna Kea for years and the staff at Manta has consistently been wonderful. Can?t say enough good things aboutManta! Read more