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Ulu Kitchen by Merriman, Lahaina, HI

Ulu Kitchen by Merriman

4.6
4.6
638 Reviews
$31 to $50
Hawaiian Regional

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2 people
19:00
Booked 136 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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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What 638 people are saying

Ulu Kitchen by Merriman reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maui

    Hawaiian Regional

  • Maui

    Most Booked

Review summary

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Ulu Kitchen by Merriman offers a delightful dining experience with "great food" and "amazing service." Guests rave about the "fantastic sunset views" and the "beautiful oceanfront setting." Highlights include the "lobster ravioli" and "filet mignon." Despite some minor inconsistencies, the restaurant's inviting atmosphere and attentive staff make it a must-visit.

638 Reviews
  1. MargieG

    Chicago17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best focaccia and lobster ravioli. It was out of this world. Nick, the waiter took extra special care with my food allergies which made it an outstanding experience. We had a front table and watch a beautiful sunset. Highly recommend this restaurant and I’ve already booked two more reservations Aloha.

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  2. Crystal VIP

    Seattle11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Very loud even though it wasn’t busy. Food was good but not great.

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    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kevin was solid and super helpful. Especially as we were juggling our little one. 10 out of 10!

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    Portland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff was amazing, thank you! Appreciate letting us change to the bar.

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  5. David VIP

    Atlantic City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Experience was great, food was delicious. Mahi was moist. Crab cake app and shrimp was the best. Table was in back by kitchen, not the nicest table. Made another reservation to go back.

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  6. James VIP

    Hawaii146 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner tonight. We enjoyed the surf and turf and the bistro burger. My hubby thought his surf and turf was excellent. Best filet he has had on Maui and the lobster ravioli was delicious. Sauce and vegetables were delicious. My bistro burger had Gruyère. Geese, mushrooms and fresh greens on the burger. Delicious! Wonderful setting and great service. This was our third meal here this trip, and probably won’t be our last!

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    Hawaii1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good. Servers however have no idea how to run a high end restaurant. Merrimans, the sister restaurant, is far superior.

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  8. Kathryn VIP

    Minneapolis36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We notified the server upon arriving that we were under time constraints as we needed to catch a flight home. He was very attentive to this and served our drinks and food very quickly, I had the lobster ravioli which was a burst of amazing flavors and textures. We finished by sharing the ice cream bar dessert which was the perfect ending to a wonderful meal. We will definite return to Uku Kitchen!

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  9. AndreaR

    New York City8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve eaten here several times while staying at the Westin. It’s very good but inconsistent.

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  10. David

    San Diego132 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very pleasant setting (although a bit windy that evening). Food was excellent and they have the Monkeypod mai tai (with lilikoi foam). All in all a pleasant evening.

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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 638 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 136 times today
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2365 Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina, HI 96761-1900

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  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Hawaiian Regional, Pacific Rim, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:00–11:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–21:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
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