Allan was awesome during our tour. Had a heat experience. I would certainly recommend this place. All of the tastings were above expectations. read more

Ocean Organic Farm and Distillery - Views were fantastic - Cafes Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

I would like to acknowledge the incredible service, kindness, and aloha shown by everyone at Ocean Organic Farm and Distillery during my dear friend Satisha Hermes Smith's Celebration of Life on Sunday June 7, 2026. They truly went the extra mile to make the day special, and I want to express my heartfelt gratitude and let others know what a wonderful place it is. The food was delicious, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff was gracious, caring, and attentive, making the entire experience feel warm and welcoming. It was a beautiful celebration, and we are deeply grateful that we chose Ocean Organic Farm and Distillery for this meaningful occasion. Thank you, Ocean Organic Farm and Distillery, for helping us honor Satisha with such kindness and aloha. PS I would like to give an extra shout out to site manager, Raul Pacheco, GM Byata Cousins and all the service staff for all of their help and Aloha. read more

Alan was amazing! Didn't hear any of the other guys, but don't see how they could do a better job! So knowledgeable and very fun to listen to! read more

Got to the location early and they were able to fit us in. What an amazing an amazing experience and was an exception guide. Great view , great sprits and great atmosphere. Thanks for a great time. Food in the cafe was also top notch and the servers were amazing - thanks Shelby. read more

Alan was a great guide and very accommodating! Very knowledgeable and eager to share the message of earth first! Vibes were right!! The grounds are stunning and the beverages are stellar! read more

Ocean Organic Farm and Distillery - Cafes Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

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We have loved visiting this business over the years but have not been in quite some time. Every time they have expanded, improved, and developed both their venue and product lines. Now they have a full fledged venue, larger parking lot, bigger staff, and newer entries to their distilled products beyond the quite special Ocean Vodka. I've recently discovered their Kula dark rum and it's fantastic. They have a store to buy these and of course merch, the newest entry is a tequila now. Such beautiful grounds and a huge land with one of the most inventive stages built out of a shipping container by a skilled welder and engineer. We were killing time on a Sunday evening before a late flight home and tripled on a great Hawaiian music act starting at the stage. Many families and groups amongst all the picnic tables, kids running around (good and bad with that of course....) and fantastic staff and servers. We started inside in the cafe with a great vodka martini and a mixed drink for her then moved out to the lawn where we ordered a fantastic mushroom flatbread. Go visit with family and friends whether you have a little time or a lot regardless of alcohol consumption and there will be something for everyone to enjoy. read more

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Great service from the beginning to end. Starting with making the reservations. I had to update and add people. Everytime I called someone was super helpful. It started raining when we got there but, we still had a great time. Alan told us all about the history, his favorite way to drink the drinks, and so much more in the 1 hour! Then we went to the cafe where Alisa helped us and was great. She put up with us. We aren't the most quiet group. The views would've been amazing if it was a clear day. Still got lots of photos and memories. read more

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Great views, good service and decent food hit the spot here. Plus take a tour of the amazing farm while you are at it. If you're looking for something off the beaten path, away from the beach crowd, but still some amazing views...this could your place! Next time I might skip the pizza and just get a sharable, but the bar features some amazing options to sample the really good spirits! read more

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Ocean Organic Farm & Distillery is an award-winning, 80-acre organic farm and distillery in Kula, Maui, founded in 2005 by the Smith family. Located on the slopes of Haleakalā, it produces USDA-certified organic vodka and spirits using sugar cane and deep ocean mineral water, featuring a visitor center, café, and daily tours. I visited and did a tour and tasting which was a lot of fun! Pro tip - pay the extra for the limited taproom only pours. While there I enjoyed: KULA Dark Rum Kula Coconut Rum Organic Rum Gin Barrel Aged Rum (BRUM) Blanco Tequila Tequila Anejo Tequila Reposada ___ read more

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Our tour guide Jack was great. He was friendly and gave us the history of the company and how "spirits" are created. The food was Ono. Fresh and tasty, the lemongrass lemonade was so refreshing as well as the cocktails We loved eating outside overlooking the ocean. The live music during dinner was the icing on the cake. read more

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The food was delicious and so was the setting. Everything was beautiful, including the way the food was presented. The server in the cafe was very nice as well as those outside when we had dinner. Parking and bathrooms- check and check. The only con for me is the service was very slow. It would take 10-15+ minutes to place an order. The food took a long time to come out too. I think they just may have needed more servers. We would give it another try. The tasting experience may be better because it would have everything prepared. It's a beautiful space and the food/drinks were delicious when they arrived. read more

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Plenty of parking Arrived just after lunch , no reservation. Only one couple were there before us. Pretty big area. Weren't interested in the tour, just wanted to grab a drink and enjoy the view. I got the Kula tai (the BRUM sounded good, but quite pricey $25. The bottle was $120 iirc !). which was tasty, but the "worst" of Mai tai on the trip. It's not a knock on OOF , I still enjoyed it. my wife got the local girl - POG with vodka. No shade by the tables, and it was very hot. so we got a chair and moved under the shade. Beautiful! The place was packed by the time we left. I could see the place getting loaded around sunset . And I'm sure the view of sunset would have been amazing. Good service, both of the two servers would check on us occasionally. Just finished our drinks and off we go. read more

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John was a fantastic host! We learned all about the distillation process and enjoyed the full line of products! The BRUM was my favorite! Definitely, a great stop on the Maui Hawaii tour. read more

Ocean Organic Farm and Distillery - Family day at Ocean Vodka! - Cafes Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

Don't let the "Vodka" part discourage you. This is a family friendly space. Amazing sunsets, tasty finger foods/ pizza and yes, great cocktails. There is a whole section just for kids, where they can run around and play games. They serve mocktails and soft drinks in addition to beer, wine and spirits. There is a giant lawn to spread out on. Picnic tables are ample, chairs are provided but you can also bring a blanket or towel and spread out. Servers are abundant and will come to you. There is often live music and I believe entry is free unless there is a special event going on. My favorite drink is the Green Harvest. Like most things on Maui, it is a little pricey. Totally worth it IMO. I did a tour of the distillery way back when they first opened. Idk if that's still a thing but it was interesting and made me appreciate the drinks a little more. Aside from Vodka, they also make and serve their own rum. Worth the drive away from the congested areas of Maui. read more

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Go, but bring sunscreen. Maybe even a parasol. There's not much shade. Ocean Vodka Organic Farm and Distillery sits on a hilltop in the Maui uplands -- 80 acres on the slopes of Haleakalā -- and it is exposed and gorgeous. More covered areas would go a long way. But you're here for the spirits, the food, and the atmosphere, not the comfort. From atop this upcountry hill, you can see Ma'alaea Bay to the east and the open Pacific to the north. So there's that. Do yourself a favor and stop in Makawao on the way up. Charming, quaint, eclectic shops along Baldwin Avenue, including a local shop dog named Tika. We filled up at the Ocean Vodka hilltop café before our tasting, and the café might be the real surprise. The poke nachos ($28.95) -- fresh-fried chips, premium tuna, extraordinary flavor -- could be the best on the island. Also delightful was the mac nut pesto farmbread ($21.95) -- fresh macadamia nut pesto with tomatoes, artichoke hearts, mozzarella and parmesan. Flavorful. More than enough for one person, perfect for sharing between two. Live music starts daily at 4:30pm. After lunch came the spirits tasting. All of their spirits are made from various types of sugar cane grown on the farm. Fun fact: "vodka" is a process, not a named ingredient -- vodka can be made from grapes (Cîroc), wheat (Grey Goose), potatoes (traditional), corn (hello, Tito's). Here, it's organic sugar cane, and the vodka is cut with deep-ocean mineral water drawn from 3,000 feet below the surface off the Kona Coast of the Big Island. You can taste the difference -- good mouth-feel from the minerality, clean from the filtering process. Guided tastings run every 30 minutes from 11am to 5pm -- five spirits for $18, with a $10 add-on for Brum, their limited release aged rum. At $18 ... that's a no-brainer. Fill up on gourmet food and expansive views first. Then have your tasting -- vodka, rum, gin, and Brum, a traditional spirit of Polynesia that predates Caribbean rum -- and you'll leave happy. read more

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I did not know what to expect. I am basing my review on my experiences with visiting Bourbon distilleries. Was the tour worth $96 for 2, to include a (B)RUM tasting. Yeah, I do, the young man who handled the tasting dod an amazing job. Lunch afterwards was really good! A few things to consider. There is no inside tour of the bottling area, or distillation area. This would have made the experience a lot better and added value to the whole tour. I'm still glad we did the tour. But was wanting a little more. read more

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So.. I had really high hopes for this place but I feel that the "sunset" experience was really over sold. My reservation was at 630, right before sunset. Luckily I got there early (you'll see why I was lucky) and they sat us right away. So, let me just clarify - all the staff was really friendly. My issue was a logistical problem, or rather, a series of logistical problems. When they sat us, we have a front row seat to the view. I'm guessing reservations give you the best seats. We also noticed a sign that blatantly said "this is not a playground," which I particularly appreciated because we don't have kids and I was expecting a relatively romantic (or at least adult) sunset ambience at this distillery. It was right before sunset, the band was playing (light folk), the cabana bar was open - all in all, a great ambience when we first sat down. We were able to order our first round of drinks from the cabana bar and order our food with the waitress. The first weird thing, was about 30 min after we got there (remember, we got there early for our 630 reservation - maybe around 610-615), the cabana bar closed down. I thought that was weird because we had just got there and the place was about half to over half full. Then, the band started saying they'll be done soon. That happened before we even got our dinner. Then, to top it all off, the kids at neighboring tables started running around and screaming. This really shocked me given the blatant "this is not a playground" sign in the front. So long story short, the whole place shut down WHILE we were eating our dinner. The band packed up, the outside bar was closed, and the whole place emptied. This really disappointed me, because the online "sunset" experience was really emphasized. So really it's a "you can come watch the sunset, but pre order your stuff then leave" experience. And if you're not going to reinforce that "no playground" sign, don't even bother putting it up. Maybe this place is better during the day - and maybe I was just expecting something that wasn't in this place's wheelhouse. But they should really let people know what to expect as part of that "sunset" experience if they're going to be rushed out. read more

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1st time to this place and won't be the last! Came here for a birthday party and was pleasantly surprised. I've seen photos and our visit did not disappoint. They served us with a complimentary welcome drink that was so delicious and refreshing. The food was all delicious from the appetizers to the dessert. There was also entertainment from arrival to the end of our visit. The view was amazing! Wow!! First sunset where I actually saw the flash! Definitely recommend! read more

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We went for my girlfriend's birthday because she's been wanting to try Ocean Distillery for sometime now. Our party of four with her brother and bestie! She loved the music ambiance and the Sunset was so memorable! Good food and vibes. Our server Emily made our experience so welcoming! She helped set up our birthday experience through email communication and delivered all the way through with the service! Unforgettable memories! Much mahalos Ocean distillery and Emily! read more

Ocean Organic Farm and Distillery - Pesto bread - Cafes Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

Restaurant review. Food was pretty good, a little spendy as expected. Drinks were very well made. Flies were everywhere, they could provide fly fans to deter the little buggers. Nice view for sunset and they had live music. read more

John was amazing and really did good w the tasting. Highly recommend attending and doing the tasting read more

Ocean Organic Farm and Distillery - Best gin every - Cafes Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

After a drive to Maui wine it was only a short distance to Ocean organic vodka. Huge gravel parking lot well on its way to being full. I had the $23 da beast burger with American cheese bacon lettuce tomatoes and pickles served with a local version of thousand Island dressing. not a fan of American cheese but the hamburger hit the spot after a long day of Driving the up country of Maui. Took One bite and tossed out the potato chips. wife had the $25 mushroom pizza which she said was fantastic . No we did not try any of the vodka as I don't drink and someone needed to drive us home back to Kihei 30 miles away . Beautiful premises palm trees picnic tables large expanses of grass. stage of Hawaiian music . we listened to one song and decided to call it a day as we did not want to get it stuck in such a remote area with darkness approaching Food was expensive but was for a good cause raising funds for the Kihei canoe club. Yeah first time I've heard of the Kihei canoe club too! read more

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Kula, HI. This is a pretty wonderful and unique locale to get good food, some of it traditional Hawaiian, as well as artisan cocktails and spirits. The seating consists of well spread out picnic tables, and we did not have to share one. The parking is ample, go right or left when entering. Check out the store even if you are just looking. All three ages of Tequila (Agave, the word Tequila is not used here) are for sale here in fish bowl bottles. Very nice. The agaves you see driving in will be harvested and distilled in the near future. Presently, the agave used for brewing are from Mexico. The sunset viewing is a big deal here. People are jousting for position on the edge of the lawn in chairs provided. Many lay claim to said chairs as quickly as possible. Admittedly, the view of the setting sun is excellent here, I did enjoy it, but was fine with the view from my table. Still no green "POP". I've been waiting to see that for 79 years. We first ordered two appetizers, spring rolls and a pear salad that never came. Our two dinners were outstanding, the NY strip was seared to a crust on both sides and left the inside a perfect medium rare. We were not asked how we wanted our steak cooked. Apparently medium rare is what you get, like it or not. The sticky ribs were unlike any rib variation I've tried. They had a sesame crust and none of the typical sauce or dry rub. They were delicious fall off the bone meaty delectable delights. Their service needs some tuning. We waited about 30 minutes for the server to acknowledge us. Finally a cocktail waitress showed up and took our order. After that the server came to our table twice wanting to know if we were ready. As we were getting ready to leave our waitress brought out our appetizers and comped them. Even though we were not charged for them, she brought out two boxes so we could take them with us. We ate the appetizers the next day at the airport. Every thing held up well over night in the refrigerator. The spring rolls were excellent with the dipping sauce. The pear salad was pretty good, even with the pears having wilted and the cashews softening up some. The blue cheese provides a nice flavor as well as the artichoke hearts. The live music was ok for the first hour and I was glad they took a short break. When they returned for more of the same I was finding them moderately annoying. The ride back up the hill in the dark was ok, taking it slow, but it's difficult finding places to turn out to let the aggressive drivers pass. Just stay in your comfort level and be safe. read more

Ocean Organic Farm and Distillery - View at Sunset - Cafes Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

Oceans vodka was my birthday dinner choice . And what a good choice it was. The open air outdoor setting, views , live music and food set this restaurant above many. Emily! Our server was so educated and able to suggest items and beverages. Emily, went above and beyond traditional customer service. She truly added such warmth and made my special day so very memorable. Thank you!! Emily u rock read more

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If you ever find yourself in Maui, check out Ocean's tasting menu. It's a 4 course menu paired with 3 crafted cocktails. I'm not a fan of gin but the Fy Yuzu Fizz was my absolute favorite. And I must say the flat bread was a pleasant surprise... I was expecting a basic pizza. But the flat bread was huge and made with fresh ingredients and Ocean was able to accommodate my non-dairy diet preference. This place is a 10/10 with delicious food and cocktails, beautiful grounds, live music, and the perfect Maui Mountain View's. read more

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Please make this sound like me I need to leave a short review for ocean vodka.Our server slash tour guide is alan.He was excellent.The short review.So I can copy your face Here's a short, natural-sounding review you can copy and paste: "Had a great experience at Ocean Vodka! Alan was excellent--very friendly, knowledgeable, and made the tour fun and enjoyable. We learned a lot and had a great time. Highly recommend!" Or even shorter: "Great experience at Ocean Vodka! Alan was an excellent tour guide and server. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the visit very enjoyable. Highly recommend!" Can we change this?A little bit at the end of fun.Can you add in?We had a six and seven millimeter hose, and they were able to run and play in the grass area that made it easy to bring the kids with us. A recommendation to bring a football, so they can toss it on the grass area.It's very nice Had a great experience at Ocean Vodka! Alan was an excellent tour guide and bar tender. We also had our 6 and 7 year olds with us, and they were able to run and play in the large grass area, which made it easy to bring the kids along. Such a beautiful property, and we had a great time! When you're done with the purr, if you're still hungry, they have a very nice restaurant with a beautiful view.. Thanks again Alan. read more

Ocean Organic Farm and Distillery - View from the restaurant - Cafes Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

We came here after a wedding for the view and experience. Not that bad of a drive, and a priceless view! Open seating overlooks the island! We came and the pizza oven was broke, along with the chefs special we couldn't order because it wasn't past 3pm. Between those two, that eliminated half of the menu to order from, which is why I am not giving 5 stars . I would definitely come back, food and drinks are pricey, but unique. read more

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An amazing location and fun experience. Alan was great at introducing all of the products and sharing the company history. The products are amazing, all of the staff are very friendly, and the location has incredible views to enjoy. Can't wait to make this stop again on my next trip back to the island. read more

Ocean Organic Farm and Distillery - Ocean Organic Tasting Lineup - Cafes Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

Gorgeous views, great cocktails and food! I would love to watch the sunset here! We had about an hour to wait for a flight and it was the perfect stop within a semi-short drive from the airport. read more

One of my new fav places to go to for that farm to table experience. My summary - The views were breathtaking, the food was excellent, the service was amazing, and the music was a whole vibe. You leave talking about how much fun it was and thats when you know you've found a place to your heart! We went to a pop up preview to the Maui Music Experience hosted by Ocean Vodka and Hua Momona Farms. They had their usual menu which really does have something for everyone along with a specialty dish, the hamachi along with a cocktail. Both delicious. My mother in law who doesn't normally eat fish even ate the sauce and good bits of the hamachi dish. She was convinced. ;) Some photos of the foods we ate. I cant say enough. We all enjoyed our choices and will definitely be coming back for more. Tip: Check their IG for music line up. They have aome great musicians that play daily and in Sundays with a small cover they have multiple lineups. Well worth it! Tip: Bring a light sweater to keep warm, it does get a little chilly as sunsets, a hat cause the sun still out snd you ought want more shade and/ or lawn blanket to sit and catch the vibes. They have plenty of seating but a lof folks were enjoying sitting on the lawn too. read more

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What a wild ride. Our large group booked a tour. Half would be drinking, half would not(we had three DDs, a couple pregnant women and two who just don't drink). On the website there were options for drinking and not drinking. We didn't think it would be a problem. When we showed up, the woman checking us in was so rude about not all of us drinking. She wouldn't stop going on and on about it, and even talked poorly about us to other customers! I was a non drinker, there for food and views. After the tour we went to eat. We were told inside that sitting together wouldn't be a problem, but when we got outside that wasn't the case. The young girls at the hut were so rude. We needed three tables and were told we could not sit together. And even though there were plenty of tables close ish together, they seated us at opposite ends of the lawn. We couldn't have been further apart. The nicest people we encountered were at the bars, besides them everyone was rude and acted like we were an inconvenience being there. The food was okay. Nothing to write home about. Took forever to come out, and prices were sky high for what you get. The views really can't be beat. The vibe besides the staff was on point. Getting to grab an adirondack chair and go sit by the hill was lovely. We live on Oahu and island hop regularly. This won't be a place we have any intent on returning to. read more

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Recommended to us by my besties, we finally made it! The grounds are simply beautiful and not overly developed so you can enjoy nature. Our tasting guide was Alan and he was phenomenal- knowledgable, articulate, relatable, and funny. The alcohols were all very good. The vodka was my favorite but I also loved the pineapple rum. My husband LOVED the Brum. We had lunch inside the cafe and the flatbread was very good. We added a bleu cheese crumble salad with beets that was TO DIE FOR. We ended outside with a mojito and just enjoyed the grounds. Would highly recommend and we will be back the next time! read more

Ocean Organic Farm and Distillery - Cafes Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

We decided to try something new this trip and boy are we happy we did! We were so surprised at what a great time we had here. We did the food/tasting pairing. Everything was delicious! Four courses of food and three drinks to match. Every single thing we had was great! We ended up ordering an extra drink each and taking them outside to enjoy the views. Next time I'd schedule closer to sunset to enjoy the live music and sunset. So glad we found this place! read more

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Wow. Ocean's has grown since I visited this distillery about 15 years ago. I remember loving their location and view on my last visit and the company has grown to highlight this feature. The venue now has food and a large beautiful grass area where you can relax, listen to live music in the evenings, and take in the beautiful view of the island from up country. We went here with two local friends we know on the island and opted for sunset. It was stunning. The food options are plentiful, from pizza to poke nachos and even a ribeye after 3pm. I found the prices (especially the drinks) a little pricy but you are also paying for the staff, view, music, upkeep of the property, etc. I recommend adding this as a stop during your visit if you want something away from the touristy area that is low key, relaxing, and memorable. read more

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Alan was the best tour guide! He gave us so much info and we tasted some delicious rum,vodka,and tequila. Cheers to Alan and Ocean Organic Farm & Distillery. read more

Ocean Organic Farm and Distillery - Ocean Vodka - Cafes Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

Jack was a wonderful tour guide, such a sweet man. Really enjoys what he does, he's so attentive as well. Thank you again jack for letting us try some good spirits! read more

Food, service was good. Many local sourced items. The location is amazing! Do thos with the distillery tour

We went twice on our recent Maui trip. The wait staff were very friendly and efficient. The food was good - light supper fare but yummy. And the ambiance - on top of a hill looking down the Maui coast while listening to excellent live music? Umm, really wonderful. Highly recommend. Make reservations!! read more

Area is nice, a good family oriented place for a couple of parents that can bring their kids to run around and listen to good live music. You come for the vibes, ambiance, and there is a pretty good sunset viewing too. The pizzas are pretty good. The kimchee pizza tho was a little more on the sweeter side to my liking. Their poke nachos was super good and their drinks were pretty good and strong too. Everything was just super pricey lol so be prepared for those maui expensive prices. The service was good too, there is an automatic 20 percent gratuity for parties greater than 6. Womp read more

Ocean Organic Farm and Distillery - Burgers pizza and poke nachos - Cafes Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

Jack was amazing, it was truly a great experience. He was funny, personable and extremely knowledgeable. Highly recommend him and the tour overall. read more