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Ulu Kitchen by Merriman, Lahaina, HI

Ulu Kitchen by Merriman

4.6
4.6
465 Reviews
$31 to $50
Hawaii Regional Cuisine

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 84 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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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
  • 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

What 465 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

NoiseModerate

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  • Maui

    Hawaii Regional Cuisine

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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.

465 Reviews
  1. Karen

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food Great service Beautiful views Highly recommend

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  2. Karen

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day 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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  3. Dustin

    VIP

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  4. Madhu

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  5. Maria

    VIP

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  6. Richard

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 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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  7. Tom

    VIP

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 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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  8. Pam

    VIP

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    1.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Not with the price they charged prix fixed for a not do great meal, and out of things

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  9. Tiffany

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best steaks I’ve ever had. It was a lovely experience.

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  10. Steve

    VIP

    New York City

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic setting food and service. A little pricey but it’s Maui. The pot pie was slightly underwhelming but the rest was excellent.

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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 465 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 84 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ulu Kitchen by Merriman

2365 Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina, HI 96761-1900

Additional information

  • Area
    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, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access
  • 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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