A JOURNEY FROM GARDEN TO GOURMET
ULU GARDEN
Just steps away from Manta, the Ulu Garden grows over 25 varieties of vibrant produce using organic, sustainable methods-providing the freshest ingredients for our kitchen each day.






As the sun sets on the Island of Hawaii, soak in the unmatched view and paradisial ambiance of the Bar & Lounge with a signature cocktail while chefs prepare hyper-farm-to-table culinary delights in Manta’s exhibition kitchen. Be sure to check for the schedule of live entertainment throughout the year. A live, local jazz duo performs Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays and an award-winning wine list enhances every evening.
Dinner: 5:30PM - 9PM (Closed Sunday & Monday)
Live Jazz: 6PM - 9PM (Tue, Wed, Sat)
808-882-5707
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Located at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel

strawberry gelée, balsamic vinegar

macadamia parfait, salted caramel ice cream, macadamia crumble, meringue, lilikoi syrup

shiitake mushrooms, potato purée, café de paris butter, garden greens

radicchio, papaya, tomato, parma ham, papaya seed dressing

pipinola, waimea shiitake, tomato salad, pineapple jus

hokkaido uni, lardo, parma ham
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curated plates inspired by the pacific rim with ingredients that are
SUSTAINABLE | SEASONAL | LOCAL
COLD
WILD CAUGHT AHI SASHIMI gf
pickled ogo | ume vinaigrette | ponzu | herb oil
BEEF TARTARE
lowline beef | capers | cornichon | egg yolk | mk caviar
MANTA OYSTERS gf | s
meyer lemon | passion fruit mignonette
SEAFOOD PLATTER gf | s
lobster tail | kaua'i prawns | scallops | poke | oysters | snow crab | sashimi | yuzu aioli | wasabi soy | wasabi cocktail | passion fruit mignonette
HOT
AHI KATSU
pineapple salsa | soy mustard butter sauce
UNI PASTA s
hokkaido uni | lardo | parma ham
TARRAGON SCALLOP RAVIOLI s *
mk caviar | butter | pipinola shoots
FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS v+
preserved meyer lemons | fennel | white balsamic | li hing powder
SWEET PRAWNS AND SCALLOPS s
yellow thai curry | ali'i mushrooms
ISLAND TOMATO SOUP v
baby panzanella | extra virgin olive oil
MANTA CAESAR
white anchovy | black garlic caesar dressing | focaccia crouton | shaved reggiano
KAMUELA KALE SALAD gf *
garden beet | goat cheese | yuzu vinaigrette
WAIMEA SPRING MIX SALAD
shaved garden carrots | radish | 'ulu croutons | sherry vinaigrette
BURRATA SALAD gf *
radicchio | papaya | tomato | parma ham | papaya seed dressing
ISLAND BOUILLABAISSE
kona prawns | scallops | kona kanpachi | clams | cold water lobster
SEARED WILD CAUGHT HAWAIIAN AHI *
kekap beurre rouge | hilo sweet potato purée | chili coconut crunch | island grown veggies
LEMON BUTTER ROASTED HAWAIIAN CATCH gf
radish caper slaw | amazake-shiso | baby tatsoi | oyster mushrooms
KONA KANPACHI *
sweet soy | yuzu | wasabi gnocchi | oyster mushroom
MACADAMIA CRUSTED MAHI-MAHI *
pipinola | waimea shiitake | tomato salad | saikyo-yuzu miso | herb oil
PARKER RANCH BEEF TENDERLOIN ALA "BISTEK" gf
ox-tail marmalade | sweet onion | beef tallow rice | calamani sauce
BRANDT BEEF PRIME RIBEYE gf
shiitake mushrooms | potato purée | café de paris butter | garden greens
DRY AGED DUROC PORK CHOP gf
island smoked meat | eggplant | tomato | olives | poha chutney
BLANQUETTE PUNA CHICKEN BREAST gf
ali'i mushrooms | 'ulu | romaine
GRILLED DOUBLE COLORADO LAMB CHOPS gf
lamb sausage | ali'i mushrooms | 'ōhelo berries | vanilla scented parsnip | lamb jus
FORGOTTEN ZUCCHINI gf | v+
island vanilla scented baby carrots | 'ulu | beluga lentils | hilo palm hearts
KABOCHA RAVIOLI
ricotta cheese | arugula | reggiano cream sauce
TOFU v+
eggplant | caponata | chili garlic crunch
SEARED FOIE GRAS gf
KAUA'I PRAWNS gf | s
LOBSTER TAIL s
butter roasted | drawn butter
FRESH CATCH
SCALLOPS s GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST gf
gf | v broccolini | gf bok choy | gf | v potato purée | gf | v mix mushrooms | gf creamed corn
* Manta - Signature Item
gf - gluten free selections | df - dairy free | v - vegetarian | v+ - vegan | s - contains shellfish
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. A service charge of 18% will be added for all parties of 6 or more. All menu items are subject to change and availability.
DESSERTS
MAUNA KEA SORBET gf | df | v+
big island fruit | local citrus ganite
CHOCOLATE MILLE-FEUILLE gf | v
chocolate crémeux | caramlized puff pastry
mysore raspberries | matcha ice cream
CRÈME BRÛLÉE * v
makili farm vanilla bean | poha berry compote | palmier
BIG ISLAND GOAT CHEESECAKE
strawberries | aged balsamic vinegar | speculoos biscuit
BOMBE ALASKA v *
macadamia nut crumble | liliko'i purée | toasted meringue | salted caramel ice cream
MANTA CHOCOLATE SOUFFLÉ gf | v *
kona coffee ice cream | vanilla custard sauce
*baked to order, please allow 20 minutes
* - signature dishes | gf - gluten free selections | df - dairy free | v - vegetarian | v+ - vegan | cf - caffeine free
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. A service charge of 18% will be added for all parties of 6 or more. Please let your server know of any dietary restrictions or allergies. All menus are subject to change.
Beverage
BANANAS & BOURBON
woodford reserve | giffard banana du bresil liquer | chocolate bitters | walnut bitters
CARAJILLO 43
liquor 43 | espresso
ESPRESSO MARTINI
stoli vanilla | caramel | espresso | sugar sea salt
MIDNIGHT COMPASS
buffalo trace | koloa coffee rum | orange bitters | chocolate bitters
PORT
Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Tawny
Taylor Fladgate 20 Year Tawny
Taylor Fladgate 30 Year Tawny
Taylor Fladgate 40 Year Tawny
DESSERT WINES
Far Niente Dolce, Napa
Muffato By Antinori, Umbria
ULU GARDEN
Just steps away from Manta, the Ulu Garden grows over 25 varieties of vibrant produce using organic, sustainable methods-providing the freshest ingredients for our kitchen each day.
HARVEST
At sunrise, our team hand-harvests leafy greens, herbs, citrus, and more. These ingredients are rooted in the ‘āina and picked at peak flavor.
DISH PREP
In Manta’s open-air kitchen, our chefs transform each ingredient with intention, honoring its origin while crafting bold, island-inspired flavors.
FINAL DISH
From garden to plate, each dish tells a story—fresh, local, and deeply connected to Hawai‘i Island’s land, people, and spirit.