Ulu Kitchen by Merriman

4.6

469 Reviews

$31 to $50

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 91 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views
Romantic

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

What 469 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

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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.

469 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful dinner with an incredible sunset view. All the food was amazing, the salad had too much dressing was kinda drenched, but all the appetizers and entrees and the Ahi special for the night we too notch. Also enjoyed the virgin Mai Tai. Place was busy, we seated early and had no problems. Some neighboring tables were later complaining about slow service, but probably one of their busiest nights of the year and seemed like they were doing good. Diner early if you’re going to want to eat fast, otherwise you’re on island time.
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Bilge
VIP
Portland
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, good service! A gem in Maui! We will definitely be back.
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David
VIP
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing, the staff was very kind and it’s right on the beach!! What an amazing experience and night!!
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Karen
VIP
Los Angeles
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food Great service Beautiful views Highly recommend
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Karen
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sitting watching the sunset over the water and enjoying a delicious meal was fabulous. This is a place that is worth the money!
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Dustin
VIP
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best dining experience in Maui! This trip we enjoyed Mama’s Fish House, Merriman’s, Taverna, Hula Grille, Leilani’s, Monkeypod Kitchen, and Ulu’s. Ulu had the best wait staff, quality of food, and views! Nicely done Merriman’s Team!
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Madhu
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Slow service but my filet mignon with the ulu mash was magnificent. Best dinner I’ve had on the island!
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Maria
VIP
Chicago
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Service was slow & the food is overpriced. But, the setting is lovely and very close to the beach.
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Richard
Chicago
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Ran out of prefix menu and the replacement menu also ran out. Bad communication and didn’t take responsibility.
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Tom
VIP
Washington DC
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
This was our second visit to Ulu and was disappointing after our first favorable experience. We arrived at 7:15 for a Christmas prix fixe dinner only to find that, due to poor planning, the restaurant was out of several options including the premiere entree, prime rib. Although the manager did provide alternatives, they did not live up to the original. Moreover, a 20% gratuity was added on top of (and calculated based on) a kitchen assessment of 4% and tax. It has been my understanding in the past that the service gratuity should only be calculated based on the food and beverage costs. The service was good and our server tried to do her best despite the errors of the management, but the experience did not live up to the quality we expected.
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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 469 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 91 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 469 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?

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