Ulu Kitchen by Merriman

4.6

426 Reviews

$31 to $50

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

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2 people

11 Dec 2024

22:00

Booked 70 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions

Ulu Kitchen by Merriman is an ocean front restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner service featuring local ingredients and recipes created by chef Peter Merriman.

We have indoor and outdoor dining options, with a full bar, and the most prime dining views in all of Ka'anapali. The breakfast menu features classic favorites like Eggs Benedits, omelettes, pancakes, as well as some unique dishes like the cure (breakfast ramen) and our Hawaiian chilaquiles.

Lunch features our signature smash burger, fresh ahi tuna poke bowl, tempura battered fish and chips, and a fresh local veggie wrap.

Dinner has a seafood forward menu featuring Ahi Sashimi, Grilled Tako, Scallops, Mahi Mahi, Shrimp and Lobster Ravioli. From the land we offer a USDA Prime Beef Filet Mignon, Snake River Farms Wagyu Beef Cheeseburger, and Maui Nut Venison Loin.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Pacific Rim, Breakfast
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(808) 868-0081
Website
http://www.ulukitchen.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Enjoy Chef Peter Merriman's Pacific Rim cuisine at your next Maui gathering at Ulu Kitchen by Merriman. With large party offerings available for groups of up to 250 guests, the restaurant is the perfect place for rehearsal dinners, corporate gatherings, and everything in between.
Private party contact
Valerye: (808) 868-0081

Location
2365 Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina, HI 96761-1900
Area
Kaanapali
Parking details
Valet

Experiences

Christmas Dinner 2024
US$125.00 per person
25 Dec 2024 only
We will be serving a special four course prefix dinner for $125 : First Course: Ulu Vichyssoise Second Course choice of: Ulu Corn Chowder Pete’s Caesar Salad with Foccaccia crouton Upcountry Vegetable Salad SnowCrab Quasadilla Third Course Choice of: Macnut Crusted Mahi Prime Rib Rack of Lamb Wok Seared Ahi Lobster Ravioli Mushroom Ulu Pot Pie Dessert Choice of: Peppered Pineapple Coconut creme brulee Chocolate mochi cake

What 426 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Maui
Hawaii Regional Cuisine

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ulu Kitchen by Merriman offers breathtaking sunset views, a stunning beachfront location, and "best/closest waterfront seating/view" along the Kaanapali boardwalk. The menu boasts standout dishes like the scallops and filet, paired with attentive service by staff like Nick and Justin. Though some find it pricey, the "amazing" food and "great service" make it worth a visit. Perfect for special occasions or a serene dining experience, Ulu Kitchen promises unforgettable moments.

426 Reviews

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Keith
Seattle
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food as I have come to know with Merriman restaurants. Lovely service and ambiance.
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Michael
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress Randy was the best! Food was good and the atmosphere was beautiful
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, perfect service, fabulous food. Reserve a table early, sit outside, enjoy the breathtaking views. Highly recommend the maitai with lilikoi foam.
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kathy
Phoenix
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This restaurant is disorganized. The food is good, but the staff has no idea what they’re doing from the hostess to the staff. We were there twice, made reservations both times and they didn’t even bother to check us off. The reservation list. We won’t be going back.
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Nancy
Los Angeles
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was fabulous!! Ulu is our new favorite restaurant in Maui. Sarah was a great server and very accommodating. Can’t wait to go back to celebrate our next anniversary!
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Geoff
Las Vegas
26 reviews
vip
1.0
26 reviews
Dined on 3 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Sadly the server was unbelievably rude which ruined our experience
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Shelly
Sacramento
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 3 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We would have loved to hear the live music rather than the music coming from the speakers on the path !!
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John & Karen
Toronto
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on 2 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food great location. Our server Kody was very friendly and knowledgeable.
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Giancarlo
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 2 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The setting is gorgeous with views of the neighboring islands. The sun was setting as we ate our meal - it was very memorable. The menu is a little small and pricey, but we still enjoyed ourselves. Our server was kind and funny.
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Vicki
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Happy Hour service and menu is the way to go here. We had a great HH experience so we made dinner reservations for a few days later. Dinner menu not as varied and inventive, cocktails were meh, and noise level was distracting. Beautiful space, and perhaps we hit the post-Thanksgiving lull, but for the $, I’d pick Monkeypod (same restaurant group) or Ulu at happy hour! Meal was fine, and it is Hawaii, so everything is relative!
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FAQs

Ulu Kitchen by Merriman offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 868-0081.

Ulu Kitchen by Merriman is rated 4.6 stars by 426 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

11 Dec 2024

22:00

Booked 70 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

2365 Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina, HI 96761-1900

Additional information

Area
Kaanapali
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Pacific Rim, Breakfast
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet

Website
http://www.ulukitchen.com/
Phone number
(808) 868-0081
Private party facilities
Enjoy Chef Peter Merriman's Pacific Rim cuisine at your next Maui gathering at Ulu Kitchen by Merriman. With large party offerings available for groups of up to 250 guests, the restaurant is the perfect place for rehearsal dinners, corporate gatherings, and everything in between.
Private party contact
Valerye: (808) 868-0081

Ulu Kitchen by Merriman

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Experiences

Christmas Dinner 2024

Menu

What 426 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Ulu Kitchen by Merriman offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Ulu Kitchen by Merriman restaurant rated?

Is Ulu Kitchen by Merriman currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

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