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Hula Grill Kaanapali

3.9 (4.8k reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 9:30 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Casual
Touristy
Moderate noise
Good for groups

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Pork chop- special
Kim T.

Loved the outdoor vibe. We wanted to stay for the show at 7pm but they are fast! We were done by 6 and were completely satiated so had to give up the table. Note in the photos what we had. The seafood platter and pork shank were straight FIRE but everything save the salt-rubbed steak were very good. I was disappointed with the size and tenderness of the Mahi-Mahi dish and at that price it should have been awesome, but I guess it was ok. I wouldn't order it again. Bar drinks were good except the Long Island ice tea-had to send it back for another drink. Alex, our server was awesome-friendly and fast and attentive. All in all everyone was super happy and delighted with dinner! We will return.

View from our table
Lisa W.

When in Kaanapali, hit up Whalers Village for Hula Grill. One of the better Americanized hawaiian food. And BEST kids menu hands down. It's gonna be expensive, so know that coming in. We started with some clams, and for that price you only got like 6 clams. Knowing that now I would skip! Stick with just a salad and entree. We got the Caesar salad, it was pretty good. My entree was the ahi tuna slightly seared. This restaurant is one of the only places I know that can cook an ahi tuna right. Other places we've been too tends to overcook it. Hula grill got it right. It was delicious. My husband got the Mac nut fish, and he said it was ok. He said it needed a better beurre Blanc sauce. Maybe with some citrus. It lacked flavor. But the best thing here was the kids menu. When we went they had a $20 petite filet with mash potatoes. It was perfectly cooked. My 2 year old ate ALL 4oz of the filet! It was that good. I tried a little piece and hot damn, what a deal. The best kids menu deal when they have it available! Get it. It was our anniversary, so the server gave us a celebratory hula pie. So good. It's nice they recognize your celebratory moment too!

Hula Pie
Lad B.

Hula Grill in Kaanapali delivers an unforgettable oceanfront meal! The absolute star of the night was the filet mignon. It was fabulous, and the unexpected touch of mint elevated the flavor beautifully. We also indulged in the famous "Hula Pie" for dessert. Decadent is an understatement! It is absolutely massive--definitely enough for 4 people and not to be missed.To be fair, the service was somewhat slow, but the incredible food completely made up for it. As for drinks, the local Mai Tai was good, though not the greatest I've ever had on the island. Pro-tip: Reservations are strongly recommended, but they do accept walk-ins with a short wait. Plus, they offer parking validation which is a huge bonus in this area

Burger
Angela F.

Nearly 10 years after our honeymoon, we returned to Maui with our 7 year old son, and we came here for dinner our first night. My husband ordered the Hawaiian ceviche to start, and he really really liked it. I also thought it was pretty good, the coconut flavor was a nice addition since we're used to Mexican-style ceviche. I had the poke bowl, and I thought it was great. All of the accompaniments were spot on. The spicy cucumbers and bamboo shoots in particular. For his entree, my husband got the burger and he downed it. My son got the grilled cheese. Definitely happy with our choices. Mahalo!

Side veggie dishes of carrots, mushrooms and beets

Very Vegan-Unfriendly The worst food and overall experience on Maui. The waitress was very patient with us, and she deserves extra points for that. However, I had to ask countless questions just to figure out what I could eat as a vegan. Shouldn't be so difficult. A number of dishes could have easily been made vegan but the restaurant/waitress wouldn't budge/accommodate. Not difficult to make potatoes with olive oil instead of butter. While she was kind, there didn't seem to be much effort to come up with any real vegan options or suggest modifications. In the end, I was left choosing from a few side veggie dishes, which were nothing to write home about. The beets were bland and dry, and served without any flavorful sauce to replace the non-vegan one, the carrots were ordinary, and the mushrooms were salty and oily but the tastiest of the three choices. The chef/kitchen lacked any kind of imagination. We made a reservation however the table which was given to us would not have been comfortable with table legs where one was supposed to sit so we had to wait an additional 30 minutes. Overall, this restaurant is not vegan-friendly, and there was little effort to make sure I had an enjoyable meal. I won't be returning.

Anita M.

My partner & I had a good experience here for lunch. We got sat outside which was nice but it got hot really fast. I wish we sat inside or under the fans. We ordered cocktails, the poke tacos, fish tacos and the hula pie. I enjoyed the poke tacos!! The fish tacos were average. The pie was delicious! They had live music outside when we went. I'd come again. They also do validate parking which was great!

Cheeseburger
Melody P.

Can't beat having an ocean view meal! I tried the pork sandwich today it was pretty good! I brought my family here they enjoyed their meal too!

Easy to spot- fun place! Indoor and sandy outdoor dining. Live music, bat.
Jacqueline S.

Always enjoy the Hula Grills, big menu of fresh food. Several on the islands. We had a happy time here, we keep coming back. Good variety in menu. Lots of fruit, veg, protein options. Food is always good. The 3 of us had great meals, enjoyed outdoor shaded, sandy seating. Fun and fantastic! Good service, fast and Jackie was delightful. Mahalo! So wonderful- perfect weather, happy place.

KIAWE GRILLED FILET MIGNON $57
Alice W.

We sat in the dine in reservation side. There's also a more casual side of the restaurant. Pros: great views, ambiance (ocean view right next to the sand) and great service, everyone is so friendly here. Cons: food is okay. not terrible but for the price, it was underwhelming We tried the filet mignon (my favorite of the dishes we tried), off menu red snapper special (tasted a bit too fishy) and broccolini side (too vinegar / lime for me), and gave us a free hula pie for celebrating a birthday here. Hula pie was giant and delicious and very sweet they gave it to us for a birthday.

Fish and Chips!  Happy Hour!
Nathan M.

Hula Grill has a very solid happy hour, if you can find a seat! Always busy but made busier now after the horrific Lahaina fires, it seems all those folks that used to cruise Lahaina are now meandering through Whaler Village now. (Sorry I digress!) Back to the food, if you can hit the happy hour prices and get a spot at the bar it's hard to beat this atmosphere.

Crab Wontons- the sauce was FIRE!!! (In the best way)
Jackie B.

Located in Whalers Village, Hula Grill offers a beautiful setting right off Kaanapali Beach, with easy access to the scenic beach path that stretches a couple miles along the shoreline. We visited with a large party, and the restaurant was accommodating in seating us away from the sandy beachfront area, which helped with my mother-in-law's wheelchair. That said, the host seemed a bit annoyed when I requested the change--not the best first impression. Thankfully, our server Amber turned things around with attentive service and great menu recommendations. The crab wontons were a standout--crispy with a spicy, flavorful sauce that was so good I ended up using it with my main dish. It has a kick too!! I love a good spice. I ordered the fresh island fish with a lemon-based sauce and rice, which was solid. The Liliko'i Rita, however, was underwhelming and tasted watered down. Our bill came out to around $500 for 8 adults and 1 child. Overall, the food and setting were enjoyable, but for the price, it didn't quite feel worth it. If I could give it a half star, it would be a 3.5. The restaurant was kind enough to offer free desserts to our birthday celebrants. However, they might have scored higher if the host hadn't shown disdain when I requested to be moved. Why would you seat someone in the "beach sand" seating area if they are using a wheelchair? Where's the Aloha spirit? . Disappointing!

Best view
Tutti T.

Came for lunch with my husband. Shared a burger, and poke bowl. Just perfect for 2. Everything was delicious. The service is always good. Darren was the best server. (We've had him before). After lunch we shared a hula pie to celebrate my birthday... with a candle!!!) That was the perfect ending to a perfect lunch. The best part, we had ocean view. Love it! They also have live music!!! Plus... they validate parking for 2 hours. So worth everything.. Will definitely come again.

Heritage Pork Shank
Shaza R.

I was pretty disappointed in this restaurant. I found the food to be lacking of flavor and not very good for the price. I ordered a pork shank and was impressed with the rice and onions but not the pork itself. My husband enjoyed his steak but I found the portion to be tiny to justify a $60 price point. I also found the sauce to give a Salisbury steak type of feel, and it was not my cup of tea. It was cooked well, however. Unfortunately, my favorite thing was the bread. Our waitress was really nice and followed up on us but the hostess stand could use some work. We actually wanted fish and chips when we went but didn't realize there were two different check ins. Realizing it later, I overheard them offering the casual side to the couple in front of us in line but they didn't offer it to us. They honestly had a bad attitude, which I thought was kind of a bummer since we were fine with the 2 hour wait in the rain and didn't give push back. All in all, I'd go elsewhere since there's so many food options in Maui. But there's plenty of people who enjoy it so maybe it just wasn't my thing.

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Ask the Community - Hula Grill Kaanapali

Gift cards available to buy from mainland?

You can buy e-gift cards online. You can also go to the TS Restaurants website and order physical gift cards from then there. They will be mailed to you.

Is there a kids menu?

Yes!! My 3 year old got Teriyaki Chicken with coconut rice. There were other items as well. The servers were so kind and understanding to his needs as well!

Is the restaurant ADA compliant?

Yes it is ADA. Lots of space to roll around in wheel chairs, ramps to roll up in.

Is the bar menu different than the restaurant? I want fish tacos? I don't see the bar menu posted online?

Yes I've ordered regular food from the bar cause there was a wait for seating in the dining area so we sat at the bar and ate dinner and dessert.

Does anyone knowing they have reopened the bar area from hostess seating only to walk ins?

The bar is definitely self seating.

Do you deliver to the Hyatt residence?

Call direct They may offer door dash M

What is their tasting menu all about and how much?

This item must be "new" on their menu. Now, I am curious and must check it out the next time we are in Lahaina. I will post once we try it.

When is happy hour?

Their drink becomes warm if it is not a shot.

Does the restaurant take reservations? Call directly or? Thank you?

No reservations. Can call our place an order online for contactless pickup.

Is the restaurant Air-Conditioned?

Not that I noticed. It has sections open to the sky along with a couple of sections more enclosed. My guess is no, but not sure.

What time is your lua?

luau? don't think they have one. The Hyatt does...

What is the parking situation?

There is a parking structure for Whaler's Village and they do validate your parking.

Do they have a great happy hour?

YES!! Awesome happy hour

Do they have any good gluten free and/or dairy free options?

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