Hawaiian Restaurants near Kula, HI

“We were recommended this place by a local, and it was worth it. The place was really welcoming. My wife ordered a grilled chicken sandwich, and I ordered a Bistro Burger. I would say that the meat could have used a little more flavors. I really liked the fries that we ordered as side. The servers were really nice, and welcoming even though the place was packed. Overall, It was a nice and I would recommend people to give it a go.“

“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.“

“Great food, fantastic atmosphere, fabulous staff“

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

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

“Da Kitchen is our first stop when we arrive in Maui and our last stop before heading home. The food is out of this world good, especially the Kalbi noodles. We had the chicken katsu, kalbi noodles, spam musubi, and potato mac salad - all were tasty! The service is great for it being a more casual spot. Highly recommend!“

“ambiance is a 10/10 and super friendly service but food was not amazing. especially if vegan or vegetarian the prices are absolutely ridiculous for the portion sizes and taste. i for the yaki udon and it was $37 for being undlableful and mid :( they asked if i wanted tofu and added an extra $10 which IS ABSURD (did not know it was extra so that was not cool). overall vibes were immaculate but not worth the price at all i fear. my drink and food came to $86“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“One of the best food trucks experiences we’ve had! We found this food truck park while we were waiting to pick someone up from the hospital and it was very delicious. We both ordered from Maui Shrimp, I got the Tempura shrimp tacos and my wife got the sweet chili mango shrimp over rice. We ordered a side of fried potatoes that were incredible. These were some of the best shrimp tacos I’ve ever eaten. We got two passion fruit canned orange drinks that were good also. If we’re ever back in Maui again we’ll be visiting this truck again. Highly 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!!“

“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.“

“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! 🌺“

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

“Overall the experience was great. It's hard to beat the view and the service was top notch. There was a ton of hype around the food and a few dishes were tasty but our main entree fell flat. Our favorite dishes were the red buttered crab and the waygu hangar steak. I could swim in the red buttered crab. The Maui fish of the day was dry and the octopus dish was a bit disappointing. The sauce was so sour. It was a lemon vinaigrette but it had a few too many squeezes of lemon. The additional greenery is not necessary and takes away from the octopus. The main entree was overcooked. Overall, we really did enjoy our experience. The ambiance, view and service made it!“

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

“My whole family had different plates. Everyone was very pleased with what they ate. I ordered the hamburger steak with gravy and mushrooms. I couldn’t finish the plate, large portions! It’s gotta be the best hamburger steak I’ve ever eaten. And they have these cream puffs with spam inside, they’re must try! Everything was great!👍🏽“

“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.“

“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“

“Great food amazing service“

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

“Wanted to give a special Thanks to Humble Humble Market Kitchin by Roy Yamaguchi entire staff expecially Pilli for making this dinner and night special. You all are the best only matched by the taste of the food. That Halo Halo was off the chain!!“

“The entire team at the chef‘s table was wonderful. From the selections of the wine to the discussions with all of the chefs, made it a very fun time. The food was great, and the interactions was over the top great. Would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Maui. A wonderful experience.“

“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!“

“If you’re thinking of going anywhere else to eat, think again & come here! The food was HOT and came out w/in the predicted time frame. Service was very friendly. The coconut shrimp & sweet potato fries were 12/10. We came here two nights in a row. Can’t recommend enough“

“Easy to find food truck in the Lowe’s parking lot. We ordered two ahi plates, and one shrimp plate. They kindly accommodated a request for all salad on one plate. All plates were flavorful, although the ahi was very overcooked. Visited around 3pm on a weekday, only one person in line and still had a long wait for the food. They were kind and apologized for the wait though. Mahalo!“

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

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

“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.“

“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!“

“I have a gluten allergy. I put it in the notes and they provided a gluten free roll. The food was served family style in large bowls at the table. The server pointed out the very few foods that were unsafe. I had lots of options and the food tasted great.

They put on a nice show. We parked at the shipping center on the main road right in front of the Marriott. Park at the back of the lot and walk out the back entrance. It is a short walk from the lobby to the setting. Give yourself about 15 minutes from the parking lot.

The food and drinks are unlimited. We had a great time and enjoyed it.“

“Our family really enjoyed this experience! Our party has many food allergies and dietary restrictions and they were accommodated so well. All of the performances were incredible and so beautiful. The setting and backdrop was unreal. We would highly recommend!“

“This is a mom and pop restaurant serving breakfast, salads and plates for very affordable prices. The food and setting are not fancy, but you pay about the same or less than for food from the local grocery store. You can get a meal for about 10 to 20 dollars. Very friendly service. A very convenient place for families. We were able to pay with a credit card.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“We would come up here for a swim and order food in the evenings. Loved every dish. Our favorites were the nachos topped with chicken (it was like sweet teriyaki) and the chips are made in house - they were ridiculous good. I had a ahi tuna one night over cabbage and cucumbers - it was so light and so delicious. The potstickers were yum and the burger sliders. We also ordered “the sunset” which was mango and strawberry in a pina colada. Gosh I can’t say enough good things. Definitely unexpected to find such a nice setup at the AC. Ooo oo I almost forgot, there was a live singer here on Wednesday night - Chrisell? His voice was so good and the vibes were soooooo chill. Such a great night.“

“This was our first time dining here. The food was delicius, service top notch, and the ambiance in the restaurant was incredible. Gorgeous ocean views!“

“Food, atmosphere, service was above and beyond. I was a little sketched about this place initially because wailea restaurants can be a hit or miss. But this one was by far my favorite on the island!! The food was beyond incredible and so reasonable. I had hands down the best drinks I’ve had in a while.. our server was super sweet, considerate, and amazingly insightful. I will be recommending this place to people who ask now — not to mention the vibe, and ocean view is to die for. Mahalo to the restaurant and your amazing team for this experience. I am still day dreaming about the food.“

“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!!“

“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!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Excelllent atmosphere, food & service.“

“We had an amazing time at this restaurant celebrating our engagement. The food was so good, we especially loved the octopus and we both really enjoyed our entrees we had the scallops and mahi mahi. I also want to point out that our service was absolutely top notch! Simona was our waitress for the evening, and she was so friendly, sweet, and personable, that it made the experience a 10/10. She made sure to congratulate us multiple times and make the night feel so special for us- definitely recommend sitting in her section if she is working.“