Copper Bar — Restaurant in Hawaii

This was our favorite spot during our stay at the Westin Hapuna, located just 'next door' at the historic Mauna Kea Hotel!

When we couldn’t get a reservation at Manta, our concierge recommended Copper Bar, and we’re so glad they did. Thanks to the convenient shuttle service between properties, getting there was easy, and from the moment we arrived, it felt like a magical experience.

Breathtaking views, warm service, and incredible food. Everything about this place just hits right. The newly remodeled space offers a beautiful atmosphere, complete with live music and hula dancing, which makes for a truly memorable evening.

The food? Fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The Caesar salad was crisp and refreshing, a perfect start to the meal. Pro tip: they’ll happily split it if you're sharing. The daily catch was cooked to perfection, and the steak was rich and tender, on top of thick, savory mushrooms.

After dinner, be sure to take a stroll down to the dock to catch a glimpse of the manta rays gliding through the water. It’s an unforgettable bonus of dining at the Mauna Kea.

Copper Bar is the perfect place to relax, unwind, and take in the best of Hawai'i. We’ll...

My family has been coming to Mauna Kea Beach hotel in Hawaii for years, and it’s become a truly special place for us. Every time we visit, we look forward to eating and spending time at the Copper Bar. The team there (Sho, Kanoe, and Keola) welcome us like family. They are the heart and soul of this place—their kindness, warmth, and genuine hospitality keep us coming back year after year.

The food is always incredible, but it’s the people who make The Copper Bar unforgettable. Most recently, I stopped by to see if we could arrange a special dessert for my parents’ 57th wedding anniversary. What they did went far beyond anything I could have imagined.

Not only did they create a beautiful dessert, but they also changed the menu to say “Happy 57th Anniversary Roger and Susan,” made a framed picture with thoughtful words, and even presented them with special wedding lei necklaces. It was truly amazing—thoughtful, personal, and full of aloha.

We left with full hearts (and full bellies!) and memories we will treasure forever. Thank you, Sho, Kanoe, Keola, Jaslynn (the GM) and the entire Copper Bar team—you made a beautiful milestone even...

Our party of 5 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...