Ulu Kitchen by Merriman

4.6

518 Reviews

$31 to $50

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

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2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 98 times today

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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Additional information

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
Neighborhood
Kaanapali
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access

What 518 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Maui
Hawaii Regional Cuisine

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ulu Kitchen by Merriman offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding food and service." Guests rave about the "amazing ambience" and breathtaking "sunset views." Known for its delicious dishes like "lobster ravioli" and "macadamia-crusted mahi mahi," the restaurant is a must-visit in Maui. Highly recommended for memorable meals!

518 Reviews

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Anthony
VIP
Los Angeles
207 reviews
5.0
207 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time here at Ulu and we will definitely be back. We came for a late breakfast after checking out of our condo. Everything from food to server was outstanding including the show put on for us by the whales. We both had Pete’s Benedict and they were excellent. We will definitely be back when we return to the island.
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Kent
San Francisco
53 reviews
4.0
53 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lovely sunset dinner. Food was great. Service was leisurely, not that we were in a rush, but dinner took an hour and a half.
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Lynn
VIP
Detroit
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was good just very overpriced. A dog was at the table next to us and while it was well behaved I do not appreciate a dog being in a fine dining restaurant such as this.
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Karen
VIP
Indiana
39 reviews
3.0
39 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Love the food, service was great but do to weather we had to sit inside. The music was so loud we couldn’t speak to each other or server without yelling. I would only go back if seated outside. We ate quickly and skipping after dinner er drinks and dessert due to noise level
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and fabulous staff. The noise level was quite loud but everything else was wonderful.
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Rob
San Diego
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Been twice in one week already. Unreal food, amazing and knowledgeable staff, and an all around great vibe. Will be back again, and again!
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Elaine
VIP
Palm Springs
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fabulous. Ate here twice this trip. Had steak both times instead of fish. The beef was outstanding!!!!
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Ashley
Vancouver
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We had a reservation and was seated 15 minutes late. Then got to our table and had to wait another 10 minutes for service. Asked to move inside due to it being very windy. Was told we can move inside but service was lacking inside he said. We went inside, waited 10 minutes and still didn’t get service, water or anything, so we left. Was not impressed with the host, service or rude comments by the male server who moved us. Was excited to try this restaurant as heard it was good, but the service was horrible and it wasn’t even that busy. Not a good experience at all.
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Robin
VIP
Philadelphia
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Excellent meal. Great presentation! Rather noisy but overall excellent.
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Nancy
San Francisco
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the swordfish and the ahi tuna entrees. Both were excellent! Mai Tai drinks were good too!
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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 518 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 98 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2365 Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina, HI 96761-1900

Additional information

Neighborhood
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
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, 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

Ulu Kitchen by Merriman

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Menu

What 518 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

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 reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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