Manta Restaurant
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Food was amazing. Great sunset views and you can see manta rays at night in the cove.
Amazing view with great service. Tasty breakfast and happy hours
We dropped by the hotel because we heard they have Manta Rays, they set some lights up so you can see them after dark. While we waited we decided to try out this restaurant. I have to say this is one of the nicest restaurant views I’ve seen in Hawaii. Beautiful view of the ocean and mountains. The food is what I would expect of the venue. Very good quality, but nothing to write home about. The only down side I would say is the service. Normally at this price range they would...read full review
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 - 10:30AM 5:30 - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 - 10:30AM 5:30 - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 - 10:30AM 5:30 - 9PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 - 9PM 6:30 - 10:30AM |
| Friday | 6:30 - 10:30AM 5:30 - 9PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 - 10:30AM 5:30 - 9PM |
| Sunday | 6:30 - 10:30AM 5:30 - 9PM |
Manta Restaurant offers a fine dining experience with top-notch service and delicious food. The friendly and efficient staff ensure that guests feel like royalty, refilling drinks and clearing plates promptly. The restaurant boasts a beautiful view, allowing diners to enjoy watching Manta Rays swim in the nearby waters. The menu features spectacular dishes, including the Kona Kanpachi and scallop risotto special. The setting is extraordinary, with a view of the cove and swimmers, and the atmosphere is enhanced by live music on Saturday nights. Guests have praised the attentive service, with staff being helpful and caring, and the manager welcoming and warm. The food receives high marks, with favorites like the seared ahi, tomato soup, burrata, oysters, and beef tenderloin. Visitors often enjoy viewing the Manta Rays at the deck, where they perform playful back flips, especially after dinner when they can be seen swimming close by. The food presentation, taste, and sourcing are phenomenal, and the view of the sunset over palms and the beach adds to the experience. While prices are high, the beautiful atmosphere, friendly staff, and memorable moments make Manta Restaurant a top choice for special occasions or romantic evenings on the Big Island. Guests also appreciate the starry night sky and the chance to see the incredible Manta Rays up close.