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Ulu Kitchen by Merriman, Lahaina, HI

Ulu Kitchen by Merriman

4.6
4.6
403 Reviews
$31 to $50
Hawaiian Regional

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2 people
19:00
Booked 60 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • 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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • 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

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What 403 people are saying

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Maui

    Hawaiian Regional

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ulu Kitchen by Merriman offers a vibrant dining atmosphere with stunning ocean views. Guests rave about "phenomenal service," particularly from servers like Nick and Justin. The menu features standout dishes such as lobster ravioli and macadamia nut mahi mahi. Despite some mixed reviews on portion sizes, the overall experience is "unforgettable," making it a must-visit spot in Maui.

403 Reviews

  1. Barb

    Denver

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful location and exceptional service. Don’t order the lobster app. They said it was 8-9 oz of meat. It was 5 (chewy) bites plus a claw.

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  2. Kaitlyn

    West Palm Beach

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was tasty, the Westin is absolutely beautiful. Service was standard, Nothing exceptional about it. Esthetically the experience was great.

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  3. Richard

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Anyone who has been to Hawaii has paid too much for a very average meal or below average meal with an ocean view. Especially in Maui. This wasn’t that. Ulu Kitchen had an interesting menu and was expensive but not outrageously so, especially by Maui standards. We made a reservation an hour before and were seated at a table parallel to right the path separating the restaurant from the beach. Importantly we were elevated a few feet above and maybe 10 feet back so it felt very private. Super attentive service from Loran who had a great command of the menu. My wife and I split a main (surf and Turf Duo) pairing a 7oz filet with lobster ravioli, mashed potatoes, beans and a bit of salad. Spectacular especially the ravioli which are harder to find than a good steak. We ended up trying 3 appetizers : Tako Escargot which is bits of poached octopus prepared escargot style and served in an escargot tray. Superb. Also the Manila Clams - the broth was excellent and the clams tender and fresh. And finally the crab cakes which were average but served with a nicely green cream sauce with a little kick. We would go again tomorrow just to eat the ravioli. Nice ambience although it can get windy and there is live music from 5 different places going on in the background. But we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves

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  4. Carey

    Dallas

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing! Great waiter Justin - incredible food! Beautiful ambiance—-

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  5. Tom

    Columbus

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My entrée was so small it appeared to be an hors d’oeuvre. It is no way reflected the price paid for it. Additionally, the Coconut shrimp was mediocre and, again, a very small portion. The service was excellent. The price was simply much too high, for what was received.

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  6. Mike

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location. Beautiful venue. Great service. Very fast with everything. Felt like the food was good but not great and the prices made it feel just average. Average food for high prices.

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  7. Nicole

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Matt, was awesome!! The food was outstanding and we will be back on our next trip to Maui.

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  8. Valerie

    Chicago

    40 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    40 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely happy hour/dinner here. Food was delicious and the mai tais of course the best! Perfect place for sunset. A few feet away from the hectic whalers cove shopping area. Waiters very professional and helpful. All pupus at happy hour were great. Place gets busy right after sunset. We will return!

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  9. Jon

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Party beside us of 6 adults and 10 children was totally out of hand. Restaurant personnel should have handled it. Adults got up and left to “continue fight” and left 10 hellions to run wild. Great food and service but questionable if I return.

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  10. Chris

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time. We had our 1.5 year old with us and they were very accommodating. Our server’s name was Justin and he was very attentive and helpful. Food was excellent, especially the surf and turf duo / the lobster ravioli plates.

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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 403 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 60 times today

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Google Map for Ulu Kitchen by Merriman

2365 Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina, HI 96761-1900

Additional information

  • Area
    Kaanapali
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:00–11:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Hawaiian Regional, Pacific Rim, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access
  • 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
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