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Ulu Kitchen by Merriman, Lahaina, HI

Ulu Kitchen by Merriman

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

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2 people
7:00 p.m.

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Booked 41 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 471 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

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.
471 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Bilge

    VIP

    Portland

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 3 days 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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  3. David

    VIP

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days 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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  4. Karen

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days 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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  5. Merry

    VIP

    Central Coast

    66 reviews

    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful date night at Ulu Kitchen - we were seated on the outdoor patio by the beach and saw the last of the glorious Maui sunset. Our server was friendly & helpful. We ordered a bunch of items from the appetizers menu and she was able to help us navigate food allergies. The food came out all at once and we feasted! The corn chowder with coconut milk was super well-done - thick and creamy and full of flavor. The ahi tuna was fresh and tasted sweet & briny. The salad was freshly prepared and not over-dressed, and the clams were perfectly steamed. My only complaint is that I wished we had more foccia to sop up the clam broth. We loved the food, service, and ambiance here and would love to return!

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  6. Karen

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 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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  7. Dustin

    VIP

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 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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  8. Madhu

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 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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  9. Maria

    VIP

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 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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  10. Richard

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 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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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 471 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.

Select a time

Booked 41 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ulu Kitchen by Merriman

2365 Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina, HI 96761-1900

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • 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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