Expensive for very average to terrible food. Good service, fair ambiance. The pizza is mediocre, the hamburger is adequate and the pork is greasy and awful. read more

Our second time here and it's still delicious. I had a tough time making a decision on what drink to get (they all sounded great!) and our server Lacey was very patient with me and gave me her recommendations. (Forgot to take a picture cause it was THAT GOOD!) I also had the espresso martini, probably the best I've had in a long time. We'll done! We also had the calamari --- THUMBS UP! Mahalo Lacey. Keep up the good work. read more

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Copper Bar truly exceeded my expectations! Jaslynn, the General Manager went the extra mile to curate a birthday celebration with a quieter table, utilizing our candles + decorations as well as gifting a beautiful printed frame with a personalized birthday wish. It was truly special! The beet salad with shrimp and burger with fries were delicious as well as the chocolate peanut butter dessert. Allergies of gluten and dairy were graciously accomodated. The ambience is super cozy and inviting. The live music was unexpected and fantastic. When the staff came over with the birthday dessert/flare candle and had the musician sing happy birthday with a personalized name, it truly made our celebration meaningful!! Jaslyn, thank you so much for your attention to detail, kindness and generous assistance creating a memorable celebration! We definitely recommend visiting the Copper Bar in your travels! read more

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We just celebrated our wedding anniversary there and the service and food were amazing. Everything our server Bev recommended was delicious. from sushi to sashimi and pizza. onolicious! She was friendly and service was fast. we will be definitely going back. Also got to see special guest musicians as well. read more

We chose Copper Bar for our first night on the Big Island based on a friend's recommendation. We made our reservation to coincide with sunset and we were treated to an epic sunset after what had been a pretty rainy day. The menu was not very innovative, mostly things you'd find at most places, but the sashimi sampler was amazing! The salmon in particular was so good. We even ordered some additional salmon as we couldn't get enough of it! The flatbreads were pretty basic and the other sushi rolls were similar to what you'd get at most sushi restaurants, but it's really about the space and sunsets. The space is like being in a huge hotel reception area with gigantic vaulted ceilings and amazing views to the ocean and even though the space was large, they did a good job of making it also feel cozy and intimate. Definitely recommend for an amazing sunset spot and casual dining. read more

Variety of vegetarian options: 3/5 Loved our time at Copper bar! Super friendly team and the views and ambience of the restaurant were amazing. While there weren't too many vegetarian options, the dishes we got were amazing. Highly recommend the vegetable laksa - coconut flavor not overpowering and the sauce tasted great. Sushi was also awesome and definitely get the cocktails. Thoroughly enjoyed walking around the hotel as well! read more

Copper Bar - Vegetable laksa - Bars Near Me - Kohala Coast, Hawaii

Birthday celebration was awesome at the Copper Bar at MKB Hotel. Suggest you make a reservation first, as it gets really busy. Another great service is the bakery chef makes beautiful and affordable cakes made with so many great options of flavors and fresh tropical fruit fillings with frostings, decorated with flowers. The menu is awesome. Great selection of small plates and bar is just as creative with an outstanding wine list. Live Hawaiian music and hula dancers, too. Loved it! read more

Last night and we went here. Better then Manta as far as the food goes. Service took a while , granted they were busy. Price is what you expect to pay. They also have some entertainment there. It was Pomaika'i Brown. Singer and actor. Probably his best role , my opinion, he played Nick ( the cook ) in 50 First Dates. He sang and played the ukulele. read more

Copper Bar - Sunset view from patio area - Bars Near Me - Kohala Coast, Hawaii

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Amazing ambiance, set on an open balcony at the stunning Mauna Kea hotel with tropical plants all around a view of the azure ocean, usually live music. Super lovely staff are always there to service your every need. The food is also great, classic Pan-Asian dishes and fresh salads. Their thick cut peppered bacon is delicious! Sushi with fresh local fish, salads with local produce, even the Udon Noodle feature bright fresh bok chop and other seasonably fresh additions. Yum. It's still a hotel restaurant and the cocktails are still $20 each so don't go if you are on a budget. read more

The two of us went for dinner and watch the sunset. Service started out good (restaurant not very busy). The drinks and appetizers came quickly and were very good. As the restaurant got busier we never saw our server again until we were done with our meal. She never came by to see how the food was or if we wanted another drink. Speaking of the food - the 57 dollar steak was mediocre at best. The 40 dollar burger was ordered well done and came rare. No one ever asked how the food was and we were pretty much abandoned until it was time for the bill to be paid. Again never asked how the food was. We noticed our server had a large party and was spending all of her time there. read more

Tragic comedy. Trying to be an upscale restaurant with substandard food and service. It's time to hire new managers and change everything. This place is pathetic. Don't waste your time coming here. read more

Great food as always by the best sunset views on the bay! You'll definitely need to make a reservation or sit by the bar. We enjoyed a nice family dinner with amazing drinks and great entrees. The coconut cloud , Federico ( Mauna Kea signature drink ) and frozen mai tai are the best ! Our server & hostess were wonderful and friendly! We'll be back again! read more

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We love the Copper Bar and have enjoyed all our meals here the past 2 weeks. But tonight's fresh catch of ono just didn't work. Too much going on for one dish. The ono was over cooked and not enough sauce to overcome the dry fish. It was literally a large dry lump of ono. The cilantro rice was good but not with the fish and sauce it came with. And then beans and broccolini? I'd go with just the broccolini and forget the green beans. And I love green beans. To me, ono, pan seared, should be light and flakey and not hard and dry. Like I said, it just didn't work for us tonight. And staff offered us another entree which we declined since we were not that hungry by then. And they listened to what we said about the meal and took it off our bill. All of which we appreciated though we were not expecting it to be taken off off our bill and told them that was not necessary. But, the kfc (Korean fried cauliflower) was delicious as always. And the calimari was really good as well. We can't wait to return for more of that. And our drinks were delicious too. And the service? Always so good. Everyone is always so friendly and helpful. They've greeted us by name since our second visit and that alone means the world and makes us feel so welcome. read more

Copper Bar - Ono fresh catch that was not what we expected... - Bars Near Me - Kohala Coast, Hawaii

You absolutely can't beat the view here. I found the ambiance a bit off putting, large concrete structure that was cold and had no polynesian flavor whatsoever. Food was Ok at best and over priced. What saved it was the my wife befriended all the Peruvian workers here on work visas read more

We thought the wine was a good value for such a high-end place and the Hawaiian music and dancing was stellar. The flatbread was tasty too.

***STOP AND READ WARNING*** Our experience at the Copper Bar at Mauna Kea came at a high price and ended up in an ER hospital visit due to this restaurant's incompetence. I will preface this review with the fact that we checked with the staff 4 times regarding the nut allergy we had. So when we first made the reservation, we made the staff aware we had a SEVERE nut allergy. Then when we were seated, we let them know once again about the allergy. Then when we received our food we checked again. For the 4th time, when we got the dessert menu we asked again to make sure our dessert didn't have nuts. When they first brought out the dessert (a crumble), they assured us that the dessert was made in house and had no nuts. It was supposed to come with vanilla ice cream, however, when they brought it out it had chunks in it so we check with the staff. TURNS OUT IT WAS MAC NUT ICE CREAM. They supposedly ran out of vanilla so they thoughtlessly replaced with Mac nut. Guess this should have been the first red flag. After taking 1 bite of the crumble, my bf got itchy throat. Then the hives came. Within 10 minutes we realized we had to go to the hospital. We went to check with the staff to find out what nut was in the crumble so we could tell the ER staff. They denied that there was any nuts in it despite the physical evidence in front of them. We ended up leaving pretty quickly because his throat started to close. THANK GOD WE HAD AND EPI PEN. We had to use it in the lobby on the way out to the car along with 3 Benadryl so that we could make it to the closest hospital (located 30 minutes away in Waimea). The manager seemed nice at first, and said they would comp our meal for their grave mistake. HOWEVER, it was ALL CHEAP TALK. Not only did they not reimburse us, but I tried to call the staff to inquire about our experience (during their working hours as instructed), and they didn't pick up. I also left my call back information and I never heard back. As for the rest of the experience, food was decent, (Ha Bar at Mauna Lani was much better - HIGHLY RECOMMEND). Staff was nice, but not the most attentive. They did have live music which was pretty cool. The view was also great for sunset. Overall, I will not be coming back and I recommend that anyone with allergy concerns STAY FAR AWAY FROM THIS RESTAURANT!!! read more

Consistently excellent during our recent stay at Mauna Kea. Stunning views, wonderful entertainment, warm & welcoming staff, great menu, top quality food and drinks. The flatbreads were substantial and delicious, the udon noodles the same. Caprese salad was outstanding. The desserts were incredible, particularly the profiteroles with warm chocolate sauce. Our server Meagan (Megan? from Boston) was a total joy...her mile-wide smile and happy spirit made our dining experience that much better. We'd return over and over if we lived on the island. read more

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4.5 stars. We ate dinner here twice during our stay at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. We enjoyed the ambiance, including the live music and dancer. The food was good and fairly priced for being in Hawaii at a high end resort. We especially enjoyed the truffle fries, which were a huge portion for $8. The flatbread was mediocre. The sushi and ribs were both pretty good if not amazing. Very slight ding for the service being a little slow. Still, the views are outstanding and the charm is high. We very much recommend if you are staying here! read more

I ordered the BBQ pork ribs and it was like eating cardboard, It was very dry. Mentioned it to the waitress and all she said was oh it usually falls off the bone. She didn't even offer me to order something else. My granddaughter's chicken tender was over cooked. It was hard to get the waitress attention to refilled our water once which she did just once before we left. Appetizers were good! For a $200 bill I was expecting better food and better service. Won't be returning. read more

Amazing service from their Japanese manager, delicious udon noodle dish and fish. Delicious drinks. Good ambiance and vibe despite construction at the resort. We booked two nights here bc of how good our first night's dinner was. Highly recommended. krystallynn was great both nights we went in to dine here. Thank you for making our vacation great! read more

Great bar restaurant. It has live music and is very chill. Great place to grab a snack and a drink read more

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Came here for convenience because it is within the hotel. Sat down really fast. Server came right away. Beer came warm not cold. Server was hard to get ahold of so I dealt with it. Food was ok. Not amazing. It is the same kitchen for the room service. Good matched room service menu. Overall it is ok. Not amazing. Definitely not worth the over priced food items. read more

If you're looking for tasty food, it's the last thing you'll find here. This restaurant pretty much sells bar food, but a lower tier than Apple Bees. Being in such a nice hotel, you think they would have standards. Even the servers had looks on their faces like they were sorry we had to eat expensive trash. All the food tasted like they were frozen and put in the oven. The drinks are nice enough for a 2 star. There are so many other places on this island that tops this so please don't settle. Don't make the same mistake like me cuz you're better than that! read more

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The flat bread is good. But so much I ordered was not good. Almost all the food at this amazing hotel with this amazing beach, is awful. My stomach hurts eating food here. I go into town to eat. Or just don't eat. It's that bad. read more

Delicious restaurant located at the Mauna Kea Beach hotel. If you decide to go in the evening, they even have a live performance of someone playing music/instruments or someone doing a dance. The views during sunset are phenomenal as well. The sushi rolls here were fresh and flavorful, and the copper fries are cooked with truffle oil and are also amazing. The calamari was also delicious as well. Was here on property for a couple of days and would definitely go back in the future. read more

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This place is cute, but expensive. Came here for a quick little lunch. Great seats, great view. Friendly staff. Clean and relaxing atmosphere. But Wait until You see the price of buffalo wings as an appetizer! Waitress said you get 6-8 wings. For $18, yeah, you can keep that. We both ended up ordering the flat bread pizzas. They were okay. Nothing to brag about read more

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Bottom Line: Lovely acoustic guitar player and hula dancer but underwhelming and over priced. In general I try to avoid eating I resorts because I know the food is always subpar to what you can get out in town from a local business. But, my husband and I were too tired to venture out so we landed at Copper Bar. Everything about the bar is great except that the food seems to be overpriced, even by Hawaii'a standards. We loved that this was a close walk to our room at the Mauna Kea, the views of the beach, the lovely acoustic guitar player and the graceful hula dancer. Our server was also sweet, conversational and friendly. I was satisfied within my $30 ahi tuna entree but $26 for three chicken sliders and some brocollini seems silly. If I returned, it would definitely be for the music! read more

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We had such a good experience our first night on the property that we went back after another reservation didn't work out as planned. Great dinner! Something for everyone in our group and that's not easy. Live music was a huge plus as well. read more

This was probably the worst of the restaurants that we experienced while in Hawaii. In theory, this is along the lines of a hotel lobby bar / lounge that you would see at other places. However, this is the only lobby bar that has demanded a reservation while seemingly being completely empty. We swung by around 5:30 to find the copper bar sparsely filled (think 10 tables of 30). The hostess refused to seat us, reason being that all the empty tables were in fact reserved. We made a reservation for later, and wound up waiting 40 minutes past our reservation time before we could be seated. We waited an additional 15 minutes to be acknowledged by a waiter after being seated. The wait staff were friendly, if seemingly overloaded despite the apparent slowness of the restaurant. The hostess does not have the temperament for a hospitality role, especially at a resort like the Mauna Kea. The menu is a little all over the place. Both the pizza and sushi were alright, the calamari was borderline inedible. The only reason this place gets 2 stars is for the bartender who ran to the kitchen to get our to-go order placed before the kitchen closed later the same week. read more

Atmosphere is a 10, but that's what you're paying for. The food is nothing to write home about. The flatbread used to be a family favorite but now the crust tastes underdone and lacks flavor (we miss how the hamakua flatbread used to actually radiate the taste of truffle seasoning!) The fish special was good but a little overdone and the steak too. I've had the sushi in the past and I wish I would've ordered that instead. read more

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I hope our experience tonight was a one off experience and not the norm. Even considering that I am hesitant to go back to copper bar. We decided to go early to the Mauna Kea for our dinner reservations at Manta, another restaurant at the resort, so that we could visit copper bar. The timing could not be more perfect either since they were in the middle of their jazz and blues festival. Unfortunately all that was left to come was disaster. The service was slow which might be expected but give the event you would think they would have extra staff on hand. Had this been the only issue I still would have rated the bar higher as it had its positives like the view at sunset and live music but I was sadly disappointed to find out they were out of all of there draft beer except three taps, those most common on the island. We chose to come here before dinner because of their selection of craft beer. In the alternative I chose to order a whiskey and coke. I was sadly disappointed again when my bill arrived to find the price of my one shot whiskey was more than what they sell an entire bottle for. I understand at a resort I will pay resort prices but this was absurd. As a result I find no shortage of other bars with beautiful views of the sunset and friendly staff and I will be hard pressed to return to the copper bar. Drinkers be ware. read more

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This might be one of the most impressive scenic views I've experienced in Hawaii and that including other islands and other visits! The sunset here is what you imagine paradise to look like! The first bit of advice is make reservations! I don't think you can even get into the parking lot without a rez. Once you have that out of the way, try to show up around Sunset. The outdoor seating is directly facing the ocean and more compelling that the food food at this point in the evening! We shared a couple items for dinner. The menu has a good mix of American, Japanese and local flavors. We split a burger, 2 pizzas, wings and some dessert. The burger had a sharp aioli kick to it and the fries were on the money! I thought the pizza pies were solid as well. The crust was spot on and the margheritta flatbread was terrific. The Hamakua mushroom pie was tasty as well. It was a little too creamy for my taste, but it was still tasty. The wings were OK, a little to messy, but OK. I think they would taste better with a cold beer, but either way, they tasted above average. Overall, the experience is terrific and the service is 5 star without question! We were treated to an island concert during our service, so you can imaging the soundtrack fitting the best Hawaiian sunset. Adding to all that is a lookout point set up by the hotel. After your meal, you can walk down to see Manta Rays feeding at night. There's a giant lookout with a spotlight, so the incredible creatures are illuminated as you watch them eat dinner. It's more than just a meal, It's an evening! I think it's worth the time and money! read more

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Beautiful bar and restaurant. We ordered the cauliflower, butter lettuce salad, steak, sashimi, and dessert. I think the small plates/appetizers is where it's at. The cauliflower and salad was incredible. We wouldn't recommend ordering steak here, although the mashed potatoes and broccolini was good. The sashimi was very fresh but not the best I've had. Overall the service and ambiance was great and we would eat here again to try more of the tapas! read more

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Made reservations, arrived , waited around even though there were plenty of open tables, must be a staffing issue Atmosphere is great, food is awesome , just the right sized plate I'd go again for sure read more

Was seated at our table at 6:40 and we ordered. At 7:30 our appetizers came. At 8:00pm, I asked if someone could check on our food and was told it would be 15 minutes. I asked to speak to the manager at 8:15pm when our food was not there but two other tables who had arrived after us had been served (one was a bigger party than us too). The waitress told me she would get the manager but that they were taking our food off the grill currently. At 8:30, the manager had still not come and neither had our food. It was not super busy either. We left and will not be coming back as we had to get our kid to bed. I am extremely disappointed in this experience as I had always heard such nice things about the Mauna Kea and this was my first time at their hotel. For a restaurant in a 5 star hotel, I would expect better service and communication. I realize that waitresses have no control over the kitchen staff, but the fact that the manager couldn't even be bothered to come and speak with us speaks volumes about how this restaurant is being run. read more

Copper Bar at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel provides a more continental type cuisine and features fresh fish, burgers, and my favorite, flat bread pizzas. Service is impeccable and what one should expect at a world class resort. The staff doesn't disappoint. We have been there when Nephi Brown is playing music and his wife, Toni dance hula. On the night we went there, we were a little sad he was not there but the sadness disappeared when his substitute, Tani Waipa, played that first chord on her ukulele and the first note came out of her mouth, we thought to ourselves how lucky Copper Bar is by having two talented musicians to entertain their guests. Ms. Waipa is versatile and can play traditional Hawaiian music, jazz, pop, blues, and believe or not, country/western. If you want to relax after a grueling day in the world, visit the Copper Bar, and regardless of who is on stage the night you go, you will not be disappointed. read more

Terrible service, because there was no service! We were sat at our table and for 37 minutes no one came by to checkin, take our orders or anything. We finally decided to leave and dropped the menus off to the hostess and informed her that we had not been served. She seemed shocked... not a good experience and don't recommend. read more

Second year in a row that this is one of my favorite restaurants on the island. The sushi rolls, lobster bisque, the cocktails. All of it! Don't forget the thick cut bacon. The service is nice even though our waitress was new on this most recent visit. Looking forward to coming back soon to try more delicious things. read more

Great food and beautiful ambiance. The lighting was complimentary and soft. Great place to watch the sun set and eat delicious food. read more

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Food is mediocre, but the ambience, setting and "show" are pretty good. Service is mediocre. read more