Best Lunch Restaurants in Kula

15 restaurants available nearby

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1. Kula Lodge & Restaurant, Inc.

4.7

Exceptional(1077)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Upcountry

Booked 24 times today

For many years, the Kula Lodge has been a favorite for both visitors and Kama'aina alike for delicious cuisine and breathtaking views of Maui. Perched high on the slopes of Haleakala with a 180 degree view of Maui, the Kula Lodge and Restaurant is a comfortable and homey place to relax, especially on your way down from the sunrise or sunset at the crater. It is situated on 4 lovely acres and not only has a stunning botanical garden, it has the only full-service bar and live music in Kula. It's also the only place upcountry with dancing (on Friday and Saturday nights)!The restaurant seats up to 160 guests, making it ideal for weddings and special events. The Kula Lodge outdoor Garden Terrace features a brick wood-burning pizza oven and an open view of south, central and the Maui mountains. The sunset views are absolutely phenomenal! Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 5-7 have live entertainment; Friday & Saturday evenings from 5-8pm have live entertainment AND dancing!

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2. Ocean Organic Farm and Distillery

4.7

Exceptional(325)

Price: Moderate

• Hawaiian Regional • Kula

Booked 30 times today

Enjoy the spectacular views while you relax in our casual, open-air dining environment. Along with our menu offerings inspired by local fare, we have several signature cocktails available that are made with our own, Ocean Vodka, Kula Rum, Fy Gin, and Brum spirits.We have a 15 minute grace period. We have limited inside seating and vast options for outside seating. If you have a preference between inside or outside seating, please leave us a note in your reservation. Parties of 8 or more are subject to a 20% auto-gratuity. Please call (808)344-7649 for parties larger than 8. We do not accept walk-ins larger than 8 people.For event inquiries or for parties larger than 12, please contact our Food and Beverage Director at chad@oceandistillery.com.To book a Tasting Experience or an Upcountry Sommelier and Chef Curated Pairing with us, please use the following link: www.oceandistillery.comTo know whos playing tonight visit: https://music2nite.manaoradio.com/Mahalo,Ocean Ohana

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3. Makawao Public House

4.7

Exceptional(285)

Price: Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Makawao

Newly opened in the heart of Upcountry in Makawao Town. Join us for fresh, locally inspired fusion cuisine, craft cocktails, draft beer and wine.

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4. Casanova Italian Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1671)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Makawao

Since 1986, Casanova Italian Restaurant is at the heart of the Upcountry Maui lifestyle. From Sunday brunch right into dinner, you may expect the best Italian food on the island (as voted by countless local magazines’ surveys). Fresh salads, pastas, seafood and pizzas from Maui's first wood burning oven are Casanova's signature dishes. Loyal patrons appreciate Casanova's very reasonable prices. In 2017 Open Table diners rated Casanova the Best Italian Restaurant in the State of Hawaii.At the main crossroad of Historic Makawao town, Casanova is a must do experience after a visit to Haleakala National Park.

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5. Maui Brewing Co. Kihei

4.6

Exceptional(687)

Price: Moderate

• Beer Garden • Kihei

Booked 19 times today

- HANDCRAFTED WITH ALOHA - Maui Brewing Co. proudly presents island inspired cuisine crafted with the same passion and care as we put into every one of our beers. Fiercely local, we are uncompromising in sourcing the best ingredients from the best sources. In typical Maui style, if you’re a guest in one of our brewpubs or restaurants then you’re a welcomed guest in our home. Enjoy our take on Hawaiian comfort food and raise a pint of the freshest beer in town.We are open daily from 11:00 - 10:00, with happy hour from 3pm-5pm and live music from 6pm-8pm! We proudly offer table side service in our dining room and lanai. Have a large party? No worries! Our picnic table area is the perfect setting for larger groups, with self service and QR code ordering. We look forward to having you in!Cheers, Prost, Kampai!Cheers!

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6. Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea

4.7

Exceptional(10424)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Wailea

Aloha, we are open daily from 11:00am to 10:00pm, with our last seating available at 9:45pm. We accept reservations & reserve a large amount of space for walk-ins. If your desired reservation is not available, please join our waitlist in person daily. Happy Hour is available daily from 3:30pm-5:00pm (excluding select holidays). Our chef driven concept is led by the classically trained, award winning chef, Peter Merriman. Peter is a culinary pioneer and one of the founders of Hawaii Regional Cuisine. He has always been inspired by the people and products around him and this spirit has lead the movement to look at food in Hawaii in a new light. Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman embraces this passion! Each item on the menu demonstrates our commitment to craft and showcases high quality, socially conscious ingredients, creative preparations, and perfect execution.

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7. Haliimaile General Store

4.7

Exceptional(5802)

Price: Expensive

• Hawaiian Regional • Makawao

Booked 54 times today

Our famous restaurant in Upcountry is a must see for anyone visiting Maui!As seen frequently on The Food Network.Come and experience the renowned Hawaiian hospitality and aloha spirit of Maui at Hali’imaile General Store. With a hundred-year history and over three decades of providing delicious meals to both Upcountry Maui locals and visitors, our restaurant in Hali’imaile is a must-see for anyone visiting Maui. Join us for a taste of the island’s finest cuisine and an opportunity to uncover a piece of Maui’s rich history at our conveniently located restaurant near the town of Makawao and on the road to and from Haleakalā National Park.Farm-to-table is not a new concept to us! Our restaurant has been promoting and featuring locally sourced produce, seafood, meats and products since 1988. Our dishes are a unique blend of fresh Hawaiian food, local Asian influences and modern preparations.

8. Oao

4.7

Exceptional(890)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Wailea

Booked 49 times today

2nd Anniversary Special! On 11/8/2024 when you walk into Oao you can expect to get HALF-OFF ALL SUSHI! No reservations will be taken on that day it is 1st Come 1st Served! Come celebrate Oao's 2nd Birthday on 11/8!Oao, is Wailea's hottest & newest Sushi Bar & Grill founded by Chef Bernardo Oao Jr. Here we utilize fresh, locally sourced, and authentic ingredients to serve our customers the finest Sushi & Japanese cuisine (with a French Flair) Maui has to offer! Come eat & talk story while dining on our delicious assortment of Fresh Sushi, Juicy Steak, and Delicious Cocktails. Oao at Wailea is NOT a BYOB establishment. Wine & Sake are ok to bring but bear in mind that we charge a $35 Corkage Fee per bottle brought.

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9. Three's Bar & Grill

4.5

Awesome(3176)

Price: Moderate

• Pan-Asian • Kihei

Booked 41 times today

Welcome to Three's Bar & Grill in Kihei, Maui. Chefs Jaron Blosser, Travis Morrin, and Cody Christopher have creatively fused Hawaiian, Southwestern, & Pacific Rim cooking styles to bring you an unforgettable dining experience. Three's provides guests with an array of freshly prepared seafood, steaks, salads, noodles and raw bar items (sushi) at affordable prices. Three's holds a number of awards including best Happy Hour on Maui 3 years in a row. As well as best fusion restaurant on Maui. Three's staff will make you feel right at home, and the food will keep you coming back for more.

10. Maui Thai Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(938)

Price: Moderate

• Thai • Kihei

Brilliantly innovative Thai cooking on the world's favorite island! Chef Prakong brings her artisan's skills to Maui Thai Bistro, a contemporary (and kitsch-free) Thai restaurant in South Maui. Brilliant lunch fare includes exotic tomyum fried rice, kao mun gai (chicken rice w tangy sauce), kiawe-smoked ribeye fried rice, drunken rice noodles, a truly authentic padthai, and much much more. Dinner features Prakong's artisanal homemade curries with a modern island twist, including to-die-for dishes as macnut short ribs panang, seared ahi choochee, pineapple kua curry, and plenty more.

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Mauimom
Seattle / Eastern Washington •13 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great server, good cocktails. Our table had fish, salad and beef, all were prepared to order. The Cesar salad was a little heavy on the dressing for my liking, good flavor, just too much. As it filled up it got quite noisy. I would go back.
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Makawao Public HousePrice: Expensive• Gastro Pub• Makawao
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4.7
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KImMVIP
Hawaii •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Our experience at Kula Lodge was phenomenal. We were treated exceptionally well from start to finish. Highly recommend!
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Kula Lodge & Restaurant, Inc.Price: Expensive• Contemporary American• Upcountry
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4.7
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SuzieVIP
Hawaii •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Amazing experience! Excellent service. The waitstaff are all so kind and helpful. They gave us a notice that they were very busy, which was nice to give us a heads up. We thought food and drinks came out at a reasonable pace. It was windy for lunch service so we went under their private event area. Management and multiple team members checked in on us. We had a great time! The Wild Mushroom Farmbread and the Burger was a table favorite. My partner loved their Kula Tai, I had a Flight 4051 with their FY gin and it was so delicious. Will be returning!
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Ocean Organic Farm and DistilleryPrice: Moderate• Hawaiian Regional• Kula
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4.7
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Carlton
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Thank you Maui Brewing Company for providing a tasty and affordable alternative to all of the overpriced food at all the resorts. Seriously…a PB&J at my resort was $18!
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Maui Brewing Co. KiheiPrice: Moderate• Beer Garden• Kihei
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4.6
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Alison
Hawaii •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Fantastic food and waiter and staff were excellent
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Casanova Italian RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Italian• Makawao
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4.7

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15 restaurants available nearby

1. Kula Lodge & Restaurant, Inc.

2. Ocean Organic Farm and Distillery

3. Makawao Public House

4. Casanova Italian Restaurant

5. Maui Brewing Co. Kihei

6. Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea

7. Haliimaile General Store

8. Oao

9. Three's Bar & Grill

10. Maui Thai Bistro

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