Hawaiian Restaurants near Kula, HI

“Incredible! ♡ I can't wait to go back for date night. Mathew made sure we had everything we needed and explained the menu with any questions we had! The Lobster Alfredo was 10/10 and a wow factor for sure. Amazing salad and crab cake panini! We also got the Chocolate Deluxe Bar, Mascarpone Pistachio Cake, And Lilikoi Cake to go for the family. Will be stopping by to get desserts to go regularly. Thank you!“

“Great fruit stand and the owner is super friendly and nice! She had some great fruits and vegetables as well as some unique handmade items. Definitely a nice place to visit and very close to the lavender farm. They also have some cool kids activities for younger kids as well.“

“Overindulged! The joyful experience of our 36th anniversary dinner will be one that we’ll be chasing over and over again! We were overindulged from the moment we sat down at the table with the most beautiful view, surrounded by soothing live music. The care and concern from each and every staff member was evident, making sure that the best possible bottle of wine for our meal was chosen, that our water glass was never too empty, that each plate delivered was well executed and well presented and explained, when done each time dishes were taken away quickly, the pacing of the meal was well done, just everything and everything! Perfection! And a special note to Sasha- we already noted during our meal service- the finesse and skill you brought to the level of service was just outstanding! Kudos to you and to the team that supports you in making sure that each of your tables gets the attention that they deserve! To say that our anniversary dinner was memorable is truly an understatement! It will be that feeling of being so well taken care of and that every orchestrated element enhanced our celebration will be what brings us back over and over again. We already are making plans to come back and I know we will be coming back over and over again! With our deepest appreciation! …and then the food! Truly the best farm to table experience on Maui! From the amuse buche course(s!) that wet our appetite for more goodies to come. The locally sourced ingredients shined with their freshness and the finesse in which they were presented. Two highlights were the Maui onion soup presented with the perfect amount of cheese and puffed pastry topping- just perfectly seasoned. And then the Haleakala filet mignon, once again perfectly cooked and perfectly seasoned and topped with compound butter that was melted at table side with rosemary. (It feels like we are saying perfect too much! But we do mean it!) Then to end the evening celebration with our chocolate lava cake surrounded by white and milk chocolate fondue with banana bread and fresh fruits was simply scrumptious! Chef Junior Ulep, Mahalo for our special night, with our deepest grateful hearts, we appreciate your mana and the joyfulness in which you have chosen to feed us and our fellow patrons at Kula Lodge Restaurant!“

“Overindulged! The joyful experience of our 36th anniversary dinner will be one that we’ll be chasing over and over again! We were overindulged from the moment we sat down at the table with the most beautiful view, surrounded by soothing live music. The care and concern from each and every staff member was evident, making sure that the best possible bottle of wine for our meal was chosen, that our water glass was never too empty, that each plate delivered was well executed and well presented and explained, when done each time dishes were taken away quickly, the pacing of the meal was well done, just everything and everything! Perfection! And a special note to Sasha- we already noted during our meal service- the finesse and skill you brought to the level of service was just outstanding! Kudos to you and to the team that supports you in making sure that each of your tables gets the attention that they deserve! To say that our anniversary dinner was memorable is truly an understatement! It will be that feeling of being so well taken care of and that every orchestrated element enhanced our celebration will be what brings us back over and over again. We already are making plans to come back and I know we will be coming back over and over again! With our deepest appreciation! …and then the food! Truly the best farm to table experience on Maui! From the amuse buche course(s!) that wet our appetite for more goodies to come. The locally sourced ingredients shined with their freshness and the finesse in which they were presented. Two highlights were the Maui onion soup presented with the perfect amount of cheese and puffed pastry topping- just perfectly seasoned. And then the Haleakala filet mignon, once again perfectly cooked and perfectly seasoned and topped with compound butter that was melted at table side with rosemary. (It feels like we are saying perfect too much! But we do mean it!) Then to end the evening celebration with our chocolate lava cake surrounded by white and milk chocolate fondue with banana bread and fresh fruits was simply scrumptious! Chef Junior Ulep, Mahalo for our special night, with our deepest grateful hearts, we appreciate your mana and the joyfulness in which you have chosen to feed us and our fellow patrons at Kula Lodge Restaurant!“

“Great place. The bartender Sara was on point. Definitely recommend.“

“Oh my gosh, I had heard about mama’s fish house for years from my family and from other people. I was finally lucky enough to try it with some of my best girlfriends! It did not disappoint at all. The atmosphere was absolutely beautiful, the service was impeccable, and the food was just as expected very very delicious! It’s definitely a treat and we enjoyed it thoroughly!!“

“Great food, fantastic atmosphere, fabulous staff“

“Mahalo! Nice to meet you. It was amazing!“

“You will not be disappointed. Hands down the BEST comfort Local Food. Reasonable Prices. Great portion sizes. Locally Owned and Operated. 10 STARZ 🌟“

“Best shaved ice I have ever had! Loved the coconut ice cream at the bottom ❤️“

“My family of 6 loved the food. We had the mochicko chicken, garlic noodles, garlic shrimp and spicy chicken sandwich. Big portions. It’ll be lunch for me tomorrow. I would definitely go back again. The staff were polite and sounded like they were having a great time in the kitchen.“

“This was certainly the most delicious food we had while in Maui. The Kalbi ribs were totally worth the price (lots of food so good to share) as was the mixed plate with katsu chicken, teriyaki chicken, fish and something else. We went twice while in the area since we loved it so much the first time! Sitting inside you’ll be a little warm but it’s not too bad. Overall I can’t recommend this place enough, it was so amazing!!“

“Great plate lunch crispy salads everything I have been there. Disappointed in the burgers and eggs on the loco moco. different crew on different days.“

“Their pulled pork and laulau is to die for. The meat is so incredibly juicy. Accompaniments were pretty tasty as well. Service is super friendly and relatively fast. Part of a great food truck park with plenty of seating. Would definitely recommend!“

“One of the most amazing dinners I have ever had. Service was amazing, and some of the yummiest food I have had on Maui. The lamb ribs are a must try. The 2lb Wagyu tomahawk is more than enough food for two people. We loved our time here and can’t wait to come back.

Also for those wondering, all of the Wagyu is halal, and so is the lamb. They will also cook everything separately if you let them know you have a pork allergy. Phenomenal service.“

“The fish tacos are hands down so delicious. Mango salsa takes it to a whole different level. The flavors were so so good this coming from my mom who loves to eat fish tacos everywhere she can. She said it's in her top 2 choices of fish tacos. I had the mahi mahi grilled with lemon butter and white rice it was delicious as well but next time I'm getting the fish tacos.“

“We went here when we got in Hawaii from the airport and then again before we left Hawaii on the way to the airport. Aloha Thai Fusion - I literally dream about the fish tacos. 🌮 🐟 Hubs got the pork tacos. Loved the atmosphere. We dined with the 🐓! They hang out by the picnic tables. So much fun!“

“My son went to Maui and all he brought back was this fudge stuff. 🤪 The salt water taffy was the best salt water taffy I’ve ever had in my life (57 years). The salted caramel toffee was divine!!! Highly recommended!!“

“Food so delicious everyone friendly ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️👍👍👍👍👍👍“

“Great food and fast service! Even though the restaurant is currently undergoing renovations and uses disposable plates, the food was absolutely delicious! Everything was prepared quickly, served fresh, and tasted amazing. The quality of the food definitely makes up for the temporary setup. We really enjoyed our meal and would happily come back again. Highly recommend!
The poke was delicious!!!“

“We used the swim-up bar to enjoy some cocktails. I wanted to give a shout-out to the lady and man bartenders working on Friday, Dec 12 evening who was really nice, warm and friendly. Sorry I didn't get their names. They kept the snack mix refilled and created a funny, warm atmosphere.“

“The seasoning on the fish n chips was delicious! Service is fast and staff is great! I had cod fish n chips and my husband had Ono grilled fish tacos with sliced cabbage and sauce was amazing“

“Service was fantastic. Very quick and attentive service. Highly recommended“

“I cried good tears this morning. I've never in my life cried because of how divine the food was. I ordered the crab cakes benedict, usually when I order crab cakes it's a hash brown with little bits of crab meat but this one is purely crab and it was so fresh like it was caught in the early hours before restaurant opened. Eggs were cooked to perfection and the hollandaise sauce was heavenly. It was love on a plate, my compliments to the chef! Service was absolutely wonderful, lovely and welcoming ladies. They were very attentive and efficient. Mahalo nui loa! 🌺“

“We went to a local place for lunch that had great reviews and were very disappointed. Came across this amazing food truck and randomly ordered a few things……ended up coming back not even an hour later to order more. Great portions, food was so good! Made to order and so yummy! The wasabi cream sauce is 🤤🤤🤤 Give this truck a try! Best meal on Maui after a week of trying different local spots!“

“The food is outstanding. Watermelon Salad and Beet Salad were stand out dishes. Carrot Risotto was great and I added scallops for protein, which were done perfectly. Tuna Tataki was good, but I wouldn't repeat it. Great wine selection. Service was very good and the restaurant is great looking with an open kitchen format.“

“I am an established “FOODIE” and have traveled the world eating at some of the best restaurants in the world. This dinner, while expensive, was genuinely one of the best meals and experiences I’ve ever had! I sat near the kitchen for about 3 hours and wish I could go back. Everyone was friendly, talkative, and informative. This was an amazing night, amazing atmosphere, and EXCELLENT food and drink! I will be coming back any and every time I am in Maui. I could not recommend this place and experience more! 100/10“

“Staff is great, never had a bad experience. Food is really good, mahalo to the cooks, it's a what you pay for situation and it's a lot better than what would be considered acceptable and the price is right. There's indoor and outdoor seating and it's in beautiful kihei so no complaints. Keep in mind, not all L & L's are created equal and we have the best food of all the ones on the island here in kihei.“

“the folks are super nice and friendly! the crepe I tried-pineapple was delicious! fresh and flavorful!“

“We had an incredible evening at the Feast at Mokapu! The view was breathtaking and I loved how they brought Hawaiian culture and mythology into the evening's entertainment. Steven took great care of us and made our anniversary evening unforgettable.“

“Garlic shrimp, ribeye steak, and Korean chicken were flavoured so well and cooked perfectly! The shrimp tastes way better than the more famous shrimp trucks. (We also ordered the ahi Katsu, which didn't land on the faves list, but that's a matter of personal preference. It was cooked and flavoured well...I just prefer a seared ahi over a fully cooked one.)

Service was friendly and quick, atmosphere is average...it's a food truck at the edge of the Lowe's parking lot 🙃

10/10 would recommend and would return!“

“The fish tacos are hands down so delicious. Mango salsa takes it to a whole different level. The flavors were so so good this coming from my mom who loves to eat fish tacos everywhere she can. She said it's in her top 2 choices of fish tacos. I had the mahi mahi grilled with lemon butter and white rice it was delicious as well but next time I'm getting the fish tacos.“

“We got iced coffee, tropical shaved ice, poke, nachos, and the banana bread dessert (heavenly). Dessert was to die for. Everything was delicious.“

“First time in Maui and found this gem! Delicious mochi! The white chocolate dipping sauce with the poi Mochi was delicious and the lychee with the pog sauce was wonderful!“

“Absolutely incredible dinner. Best mai tai we had and the tempura pink snapper WOW- life changing! Please make it a regular on the menu!!!“

“We spent 8 days in Kihei, we started the trip with dinner Kihei Fish House, they were open later (9pm) and it sounded good. We loved it so much we ended our trip with Kihei Fish House. We got the Grilled Mahi-mahi and Jumbo Shrimp tacos BOTH times, they were that good. The only place we ate at twice our entire trip. I'm going to be dreaming about the tacos forever, and probably comparing all future fish tacos to them.
The picture shows only two tacos, but an order comes with three. We couldn't wait to dig in before remembering a picture.“

“We had a company dinner at Koast and I cannot say enough good things about it. From start to finish the service was imbecile. While not on the ocean the view was still beautiful with golf course and ocean views. The food was delicious. I highly recommend. PS. Ask for Jason“

“Amazing food! There is almost always a line but totally worth the wait.“

“We had already ordered poke and a drink at two food trucks when we walked by and saw lumpia on the menu so we had to get it! I didn’t have cash, but they let me order the $5 lumpia side anyway on my credit card. No line, so it was fried fresh and ready in about five minutes. Three pieces of lumpia, they had a good amount of pork and veggie filling, this reminded me of mom’s style of lumpia. Their vinegar dipping sauce was good, but a little non traditional from what I’m used to. It had a spicy kick to it, tasted like Tabasco was added. I’d love to come back sometime to try their entrees! Mahalo“

“Wanted a nice meal at their restaurant & they put us in a tight table. I asked the hostess to please move us as there was a huge plant crowding Jon & almost getting into his face. The hostess retorted sarcastically, "we can move the plant.". How's that for keeping a patron happy 🤣 Tommy Bahama“

“This was our first ever luau, and we had great time. The area is gorgeous with beautiful trees and stunning ocean views. We enjoyed the show and the food was pretty good. The only downside is that a lot of food ended up being wasted at the end, which is very unsustainable.“

“We stopped by recently while visiting the island and I am forever obsessed! The Hawaiian muffin and bread was amazing! I also love the bacon, egg and cheese stuffed roll! I definitely should have bought more goodies to bring back to Texas!“

“We’re so glad to see Cupies made it through the covid times. Great food, variety of prices. Good service. One of our favorite places on Maui.“

“Absolutely gorgeous atmosphere! Food and drinks were well above average for Maui. So, if you're from a foodie city, this is quite a reprieve from the standard low quality/large portion style meals you'll find on the island. I absolutely recommend giving this spot a try, especially around sunset when the beautiful view really shines.

Service was prompt and full of Aloha.“

“This burger is a spiritual experience. I am addicted to the bacon cheddar cheeseburger. Add the hot peppers (they aren’t too hot, more like a delicious slightly spicy pickle). The owner is really sweet and the food is both delicious and great price with a pretty wide menu. But trust me and please try the burger it’s honestly ridiculous it’s so good. A good selection of alcohol also.“

“Great food amazing service“

“We tried it on 01/20/2025 a few days after they opened. The service was excellent the staff were friendly and helpful and the food was awesome!! We enjoyed it!!“

“This local mom and pop breakfast place was amazing. We are so glad we took a short drive in from the coast and crowded breakfast places in Kihei to eat here. The breakfast sandwich with corned beef was delicious. I wish we had ordered more! The malasadas with cream inside were made to perfection. The cream wasn't too sweet, so you literally could eat a bag full! I was hoping to go back this morning to get more, but they are closed on Sundays! My mouth is watering as I write this. Hope you go and enjoy for me!“

“The pulled pork buns and macaroni salad (didn’t know that was included) were OUT OF THIS WORLD! Price is right and the food is fresh and delicious. I spoke to the owner and she said the sauce is homemade and the pork is their specialty. I can’t recommend highly enough.“

“Great experience. While definitely more expensive than some of the other options, the view, food, staff, and entertainers make it all worth it.

Make sure and bring your appetite!

Only mildly negative thing to say is the walk to get down to the Luau was definitely longer than expected.“