This place is a little gem. The food and drinks are really good. Expect slower service as it's a smaller place, but the food is worth the wait. The price point is really good for Kona, plus they have live music which adds to the overall experience. Definitely a new favorite for us. read more

We ordered the Sweet Bread French Toast with strawberry compote and the Mauka & Makai Benedict. The French toast was enjoyable, though fairly typical, while the Benedict was the standout dish, especially the grilled filet medallion lobster, which added a unique touch and great flavor. Beyond the food, the view created a pleasant ambiance and made for an enjoyable dining setting. Unfortunately, the experience was overshadowed by a cleanliness issue when our coffee was served. Both cups had visible lipstick marks on the rims. Although the staff promptly replaced them, it was an unpleasant first impression and raised concerns about attention to detail in dishwashing and quality control. Clean tableware is a basic expectation, so this was disappointing to encounter. Overall, we appreciated the food, the beautiful setting, and the staff's response, but the cleanliness issue significantly detracted from the experience. read more

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Stylish spot with elevated steakhouse vibes near the golf course. Lots of the menu items were pretty darn good. Some highlights include the seared ahi starter, which came bathing in a delicious creamy sauce. The sauce was novel and a nice spin on an already delicious dish. The ono was also done nicely. I have to dock them a little on their steak. With steakhouse pricing, they weren't able to produce a solid steakhouse crust on the ribeye. Without a crust, the cut ended up a little floppy and watery. The desserts were also a little off. The sauce on the passion fruit cheesesteak was amazing, but the texture of the cheesecake itself wasn't great. Their mint ice cream was also a little freezer burned. Overall you can have a good time here, but I think the pricing puts the restaurant into the elite league, and I don't think they're quite ready to play there. read more

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The service was top Notch our server Ashley was the gem that made the experience even better. She was so sweet and attentive best service we had so far anywhere on any island. Food was soo yummy great quality we had the fried chicken sandwich and burger both were perfectly cooked and seasoned fries were sooo good and overall our fav lunch spot so far. read more

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Exceptional food, spectacular view on the golf course with mountains beyond, and friendly, engaging service. If you're staying at HGV King's Land buildings 1 or 2 it's essentially the same 8 minute walk but in the opposite direction of their only restaurant, which can't hold a candle to this place. read more

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Family-Friendly Spot with Scenic Vibes We made an 8am reservation for a party of 10 (7 adults, 3 kids), and Mauka had our table ready within 5-7 minutes of arrival. We were the only group there at the time, which made for a peaceful start to the morning. I ordered the French toast with strawberry compote on the side, plus a side of Canadian bacon and coffee. My 3-year-old daughter and I shared the meal & she loved the French toast! It wasn't overly sweet and had a nice texture. The Canadian bacon came with five generous slices, and the portion size for both the French toast and pancakes was huge. The breakfast plate (Portuguese sausage, potatoes, scrambled eggs) was on the smaller side, but honestly, it was refreshing not to feel overloaded. Other dishes at our table included pancakes, avocado toast, and the breakfast plate. Drinks came out quickly (within 5 minutes), and food followed in about 20 minutes. Service was kind and accommodating, especially with the kids. They brought out two high chairs, and when one had a broken seatbelt, they replaced it right away. They also gave us covered to-go cups for the kids' water, which was a thoughtful touch. Only downside: they didn't have milk for the kids, which we had ordered, but they let us know promptly. The scenery was lovely, and the overall vibe was relaxed and welcoming. While the food wasn't anything extraordinary, the location and service made it a pleasant experience. We'd definitely return if we're staying in Waikoloa again. read more

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Probably the best sit-down breakfast option in the resorts area, and with a great view. We came here after reading all the overpriced and mediocre reviews of the other restaurants in the area. The restaurant is at a golf course. Easy parking and quick walk to the building. Indoor and outdoor seating options available - we opted for outdoors side the view of the golf course was beautiful and it wasn't too hot. Our server was fantastic and super friendly. We ordered the breakfast sandwich, avocado toast, iced tea, and diet coke. Prices were decent for the resort area (around $18/item). On the menu, it listed that I could add 2 poached eggs for $6, but at the bottom it says $3 for 1 egg as a side. I asked for 1 poached egg with my toast. When the food came out, the server told me the chef can only do poached eggs in 2 so they gave me 2 but still only charged me the $3 for 1 - I thought that was sweet of her. She was also proactive with our refills and brought us new drinks as refills even if my iced tea was still only half full. Breakfast sandwich was good, as one would expect. Avocado toast comes with 2 pieces and was also tasty especially with the poached egg on top. I wish the avocado was a little more chunky and less "smashed". The texture is like a paste (almost blended like store-bought guac instead of fresh guac). Still tasted good though all together. read more

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Went for Mother's Day lunch. The French toast had a nice flavor but the slice at the bottom was burnt. My Cobb Salad was nice. So disappointed in everything else. Fish and Chips were undercooked and raw in middle. They offered to replace but biting into raw fish ruined my gdaughter's appetite so she just asked for more fries. They charged us for the entire entree anyway. Lobster Bisque wasn't appetizing and we didn't finish. Little ones had root beer floats and 5 adults had entrees. Yet it still cost over $300 for mediocre to bad food. Therefore, cannot recommend. read more

Breakfast with a view!! We sat out back on the patio- overlooking the golf course. Definitely sit outside!!! So beautiful. Everything we ate was so delicious. Pancake with local flavors- coconut syrup!! I had steak breakfast special. It was perfect! read more

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To ensure we wouldn't get denied, we booked a brunch reservation at Mauka. Upon checking-in, our Host looked at us funny when we said we had a reservation. Hmm, ok? With a great view of the golf course, we were asked for our drink order. My order was a Bloody Mary, which came with a *massive* piece of Pork Belly as part of the garnish. This was a nice surprise and kind of an over-the-top garnish for the drink, which I thought was well done. The breakfast menu felt a little sparse. While there may be 10-11 items, many of them are really just egg/benedict configurations or what seem more like appetizers (avo toast, lox and bagel). Several of us went with the Pork Belly Benedict, which sounded delicious. Unfortunately, the Pork Belly pieces weren't very tender...almost a little chewy/fatty, which detracted from the dish. The service felt a little off. The host was our waiter, and it felt like we were inconveniencing him by placing an order, which felt odd. The place wasn't very busy during our visit, so we're not sure what was going on. Overall, a bit of a mixed experience. Beautiful scenery, good cocktails, meh entree, and weird service. read more

A hidden gem. I don't leave many yelp reviews but this experience was so memorial I felt the need to. Our waiter Warren was amazing. He was so attentive (he saw we were having a moment holding hands together and instead of interrupting us, he came back later to allow us time to enjoy and finish that special moment) and he gave personalized food recommendations that were on point. He was so kind and warm and made the dinner more of a thoughtful, intimate experience. The manager Chris came out to greet us during the dinner as well to make sure everything was going great which was a nice touch. The ribeye steak was out of this world. So juicy and flavorful and cooked to perfection in a red wine sauce. The salmon fettuccini was amazing as well. We sat on the back patio and the view of the golf course in the background was beautiful. We will definitely be coming back here! read more

Is the day after Mother's Day and I was looking to celebrate with a delicious meal since we've been eating in our kitchenette at the timeshare all week. We decided to try the golf course because a golf course meal is usually more reasonable than the resort options. We hit the jackpot with lunch that runs until 4 o'clock and the menu is absolutely perfect with so many options and the prices are half the price of the dinner menu. You can get your typical burger with fries or fish and chips or Cobb salad but they also have very interesting island options as well. I chose the furikake Ahi sandwich with the coleslaw that had Lilikoi dressing. The sandwich had an incredible wasabi mayonnaise, and the brioche bun was so light and toasted perfectly. Every bite was a delightful mouthful, bursting with flavor, and the Aji was seared and crusted with a light Panko furikake crust. The chef's know how to do it here. My husband had the burger with cheese and grilled mushrooms, and it was absolutely delectable. Since we were celebrating, we decided to have the chef made dessert mud pie, which was a mile high and very wonderful to share as a satisfying finish to our meal with an incredible view outside on the 18th hole. If you're staying at the resort or if you're not, it doesn't matter you need to go here ! read more

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This is a 3.5 review. We walked to this golf course restaurant from Waikoloa Marriott, about 0.8 miles away through the petoglyphs (highly recommend!) through the lava field (you can walk on a regular path). The restaurant was supposed to open at 7:30, but there was a sign that they open at 8:00 today. Given that we arrived at 7:25, we had some time to kill. Good thing we didn't have a tee time! We sat on the patio enjoying the lovely morning as we waited. The golf course is beautiful! At 8:00, the bartender was there and explained that the chef didn't have the key for the door so they had to open late. No apology. He was working alone in the front of the house, so he didn't want to go outside to serve customers on the patio. I had read reviews, so I knew I wanted the Bloody Mary, which was supposed to come with bacon or pork belly and "chef's kiss salt." The Bloody Mary only came with regular salt and a green bean, olive and onion. The flavor of the mix was good, but I was disappointed that it wasn't as described. I don't know if we were charged the same price, as I couldn't find an online menu to check and the bartender was too busy to ask. I ordered the breakfast sandwich which was delicious and came with a few potatoes. A good amount of food for me. The hubs ordered the caprese avocado toast, which we agreed was subpar (golf humor). The bread was soggy and the balsamic vinegar did not seem to be high quality, was vinegary. I had one bite. read more

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Place wasn't busy when we went on a Sunday. Idk if that's good or bad. Place was clean and service was great. Server was super nice. View was great, it overlooks the golf course. Live music is great. The food tasted great. The steaks were cooked perfectly. Great place to go if you're in the neighborhood. read more

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We had the house chopped salad with blue cheese dressing and the macadamia nut-encrusted ono dinner. Both were delicious! The chopped salad didn't look like much and was smaller than I expected, but the taste made up for that. The ono dinner also had a great taste. Our server Tyler was very kind and friendly and encouraged us to come back for brunch and drinks as well. It's clear he takes pride in his work and the establishment. read more

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Service was fine. Friendly waiter and quick service. Steak was not good. Chewy and not recommended. I Iike my shrimp cocktail even though my shrimp were a bit overcooked. My salad was fine. My wife hated the noodle dish and felt sick all night after eating it. Dinner here not recommended. read more

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Where we were staying our attended Chad recommended this place for breakfast not far from where we were staying and actually was a nice walk. Staff was very friendly, the view from our table was amazing making the ambience so relaxing with the perfect morning weather. Started with some coffees to get the juices flowing and then moving on to a zesty Bloody Mary featuring a thick cut of pork belly amongst the other traditional features in a BM. We ordered two versions of the eggs Benedict and both were so good. The Makua and Makana Benedict featured a fish cake along with some slices of filet giving you a surf and turf version, filet was fork tender and tasty along with the panko crusted fish cake on a delicious local English muffins. The pork belly Benedict had plenty of meat and perfectly cooked. Prices were very reasonable and a refreshing change to our resort prices. This is a great place for breakfast and lunch located adjacent to the golf shop on the golf course. If you are looking for something walking distance from the Hilton or Marriot resorts and want a good breakfast than this is your destination. Bon Appetitto Portions are definitely big and delizioso read more

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Breakfast ends at 11:30am; Lunch starts at 12 noon. The server was nice and efficient, but unfortunately we missed breakfast by a few minutes and the host didn't tell us until we were seated and ordered a couple of drinks. The restaurant is next to a beautiful golf course so the environment cannot be more relaxed and pleasant. We'll definitely come back for breakfast. read more

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We were craving a traditional loco moco and several restaurants in Waikoloa were serving the dish with short rib which is not what we wanted. We popped into Mauka to give it a shot and were not disappointed. The burger was big and hearty, the overall flavor was great and our server was pretty awesome. We left fat and happy. read more

I will not be back. For the price I rather go somewhere with better food. It wasn't terrible but food was way overpriced for not amazing flavors. The view was beautiful- especially as the sun set but that was all it has going for it. Drinks were ok. Food was kinda blah. I was very excited for the crusted ono in a lilikoi beurre blanc sauce. I usually love anything lilikoi but this had very little flavor. The service was slow and felt like we were almost a bother. We were celebrating my dad's retirement and brought a bottle of wine and the corkage fee was rather high. We went for our last night in Hawaii and it was a disappointment. read more

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Spectacular dinner and exceptional service! Loved the music as well and gorgeous view.

Awful service! Nobody ever checked with us after bringing our food. No refill for my coffee. Nobody was around. And they specifically asked a minimum of 20% tips. How dare you! This is the place I'd never come back! read more

Great service and food fabulous food, and great service. A lovely spot to listen to music and have a great meal.

Basically it's a golf club restaurant, very loud. Service was okay. The patio area was very scenic over looking the golf course. The food was good. The filet was better than the lamb chops. They added some kind of cheesy crust to the lamb chops that I didn't care for. The Mai Tai was way too sweet not the best. The cream brûlée was delicious. Not a good value. Two drinks two entrees and a side plus desert over $200!!! Overall the value did not live up to the quality. read more

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This place is amazing!!! Our best meal on the island during our 10 day stay and better than any place we've been to on previous visits as well. Great service, they were a little busy and down 1 person but did an amazing job navigating that. Our steaks were cooked perfectly, the pork belly carbonara was super tasty. Margarita was delicious. 10/10 recommend this hidden gem! read more

was really disappointed with my experience at this restaurant. The waiter treated younger customers differently and made us feel unwelcome from the moment we arrived. The service was dismissive, and it felt like we weren't taken seriously because of our age. Everyone deserves to be treated with respect regardless of how old they are. I hope management works on improving customer service and making all guests feel equally valued. read more

Had breakfast. It was meh. Bacon and eggs not a difficult meal. The potato fries were lukewarm warm when served. My wife had the Portuguese sausage and didn't care for it. After informing the waitress the response was " well next time you'll know". read more

Thet have a nice patio on the golf course. The servers are nice. The food is good. The eggs benedict was good. We tried all of the breakfast items on two trips with a family of 5. When we strayed away from the basics, it was less than expected for such a fancy place. I recommend sticking with the traditional eggs benedict. The best thing is, we never had to wait for a table. read more

We had yet another great meal here - this time for dinner instead of breakfast. Everything was wonderful - the food, the service and the setting. We had escargo that was presented in a vert tasty pesto based sauce. We didn't have to dig the morsels out of their shells. My crab bisque was tasty, with lots of morsels of crab. We each went with a nightly special - my partner went with herb-crusted Ono; I went for the prime rib, both excellently prepared.. The sides were all excellent as well. The service was very attentive and friendly. This place is a gem that ought to be packed every night. read more

Great views, friendly service and the food was better than the pool food at the Kings Land Hilton pool. read more

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After tracking down the elusive mobile malasada stand--only to realize it wouldn't open for another hour--we pivoted and followed our noses (and growling stomachs) to Mauka Bar & Grill. BEST. DETOUR. EVER. This place is a total hidden gem--unassuming from the outside but bursting with aloha and flavor inside. The view? A lush, peaceful golf course. The prices? A refreshing break from the resort gouge. And the food? Let's just say it was so good we almost forgot about the malasadas. Almost. Highlights: Service: Warm, friendly, and quick--like dining with your favorite auntie. Pancakes: Massive, fluffy, and offered with either maple or coconut syrup (pro tip: go coconut--you're in Hawai'i, live a little!). Everything else: Delicious. Fresh. Well-portioned. No tourist trap vibes here, just good local cooking done right. Whether you're recovering from a malasada misadventure or just hungry for a real-deal breakfast, Mauka Bar & Grill is the move. Come hungry, leave happy--and maybe plan a post-meal nap. read more

Not many golf restaurants have this type of local made style foods. We were very impressed with the portion size of the Ono fish Tacos. When it came to the table it was well worth the price of $24 Service was really fast, as soon as we sat down waiter took our drink order and appetizer selection. Within a few minutes drinks came out as well as our appetizers. Ambience is very relaxing not loud, although there's a few big TV's above the bar, the volume was tuned down so it was enjoyable to watch sports but not loud to where you could not carry a conversation. If you're staying at Hilton Kingsland, Bay Club, Hilton Waikoloa or Marriott Waikoloa you will save money coming to Makai than eating at the hotel. read more

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This is a great spot to go to if you're staying in Waikoloa village. The food is good, service is good, very reasonable prices and nice view. read more

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Reasonably priced for a restaurant located in the golf course. Compared with other restaurants in this island, and especially in waikoloa village this place is better than most others. The only downside of sitting outside, many flies and birds came for my food. Still very nice view of the gold course and herds of goats passing by. read more

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Dinner was AMAZING! Can't recommend the ahi appetizer enough. So beautiful prepared and ample portions. Had the prime rib for entree. It was excellent..finest quality. Delicious. Hubby's sirloin steak was delicious (I snuck a taste) and a great cut. So impressed. They mix pretty awesome drinks. Service was so good, attentive, friendly, helpful, lively. You know we were at a pretty fancy steakhouse in Waimea the night before. Well, guess what. Mauka is much much better in oh so many ways. I'll be returning again and again. Go. Don't pause, just go - for dinner. Great steakhouse. read more

Waiter was extremely slow, never came back for water. Host could've been more polite, and we waited for over 30 minutes for food. Buffalo wings were clearly straight from the freezer, and fish was not very fresh. I think they might've treated us worse because we weren't golfers. Only thing good for this place is the portion sizes and the view outside. read more

One of the dependably better breakfast spots north of Kona. The cook gets "over medium", which unbelievably many do not. The bacon is not crispy to the point of being like shards. Thick slices and cooked to firmness. Fingerling potatoes are great! Seasoned with a little rosemary and not ruined with a ton of salt. That's all I've had there, my favorite traditional breakfast. Other breakfast diners are served large portions so you seem to get your money's worth. View to die for: sweeping views of a beautiful golf course and Mauna Kea. Servers are friendly and kept busy. I only wish they'd play Hawaiian music and not classic rock read more

My wife and I ate here twice during our stay on the island. One of the few places we found that had great food as well as great service/atmosphere. Everything we ordered was delicious. The views from the patio are hard to beat. It's a little pricey but so is everything else on the island. If you're looking have a nice dinner look no further than Mauka Bar and Grill! read more

The view was great. We went for brunch around 10a and sat outside. It was a very peaceful and enjoyable atmosphere. Service was solid, nothing to praise or complain about. Food was good but definitely overpriced. You can skip the coffee as it was flavored water. read more

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We were staying at the ocean tower so food was scarce. Staff were super welcoming. We sat outside over looking the course. Mimosa flight was wonderful. Celery salt on the rim of the bloody was chefs kiss! Food came out in perfect timing. Hot and cold as it should be. Absolutely rent a car or taxi to come here. read more

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