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    'ULU

    4.2 (429 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndSushi Bars, Seafood, Hawaiian
    Closed • 5:30 pm - 10:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Romantic
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Restaurant on the ocean
    Jerry H.

    'Ulu is an al fresco fine dining experience located in the Four Seasons beach area next to the waves and sand. The interior is an elegant outdoor beach feel. The ambiance is near perfection as it faces west for perfect sunsets. The service was exceptional and very helpful. We loved Angie our waitress, who took great care of us and our amazing experience. The fresh seafood and sushi here are the highest quality we ever tasted. The New York steak was cooked to perfection and it was a high quality prime cut. The ahi tuna steak was seared perfectly and seasoned very well. We loved their innovative and unique desserts. The lava crunch cake was mouthy watering and a dream for any chocolate lover. This was one of the best restaurants we ever tried. The restaurant is a must try. 'Ulu is a top 3 restaurant of all time.

    Kona Kanpachi Crudo. (Pre-Fixe Menu 1 of 3)
    Jeff L.

    'Ulu is located inside the beautiful Four Seasons Resort. It is located right next to the beach with a gorgeous sunset view. During my last visit, we tried the Beach Tree Restaurant next door so we decided to try 'Ulu this time and boy am I glad we did. This is our last night on the Big Island and our favorite meal of our trip. The hostess led us to a large table right next to ocean. Our servers Doug and Braxton provided the best service ever. Doug is a sweet guy who grew in Southern Cal close to my residence, so we chatted for quite a while and had some good laughs. Braxton has the world's best smile and took the best group photos for us. They made our dining experience memorable. The food too were fantastic. I always try new restaurants hoping we'll get a surprise new experience and 'Ulu definitely delivered. 'Ulu has a pre-fixe menu and a few of us took advantage of the deal. The pre-fixe comes with a Kanpachi Crudo Salad, a Mango Curry Prawn Bowl, and finishes with a Mango Mille-Feuille. The Kanpanchi Crudo Salad was light and the fish was very fresh. My wife really enjoy this appetizer. I tried a little of her Mango Curry Prawn mean course and it was amazing. The Prawns are huge and perfectly cooked so it is not tough. The curry has a good balance so it is not too mild or strong. I never had this flavor before so I was delighted to try it. Doug informed me about a daily catch special with Red Snapper. I had a lot of fish in Hawaii and honestly I don't like most of them because they always comes out a bit dry. However, I know Red Snappers. That fish has the softest texture so I gave in. That dish did not disappoint. The pan fried side of the fish is crispy while the soft delicate inside just melts in your mouth. I like steam Red Snappers for its soft texture and I was very surprised that this pan fried version can offer the same softness inside. Our friend ordered the New York strip. The steak itself can benefit from more marbling but it was not bad. The Miso sauce adds a very rich salty flavor that you don't usually get from a steak dish. My daughter had a crab meat udon and she loved it. She is a fiend for anything noodle. There were crab flavors in every bite and the crab meat portions are generous. At the end, Doug hooked us up with a Vanilla Soufflé dessert to help celebrate our anniversary. The Soufflé was one of the best I ever had. Every item we tried was good and the view from our table was amazing. This was one of my top 5 best dining experience ever. I understand that most people want to book Beach Tree because of the view, but I am telling you don't sleep on 'Ulu. If I return to Big Island next time, I will book 'Ulu again in a heart beat.

    Cake
    Yurie H.

    Atmosphere is amazing and very fancy vibe. I came here for a wedding dinner, view here is gorgeous right in front of the beach. We were served a course menu, I chose the ahi poke, mahi mahi, and cake with ice cream. Ahi poke (6/10)-bland not a lot of flavor but good amount of fish Mahi mahi (7/10)-average fish like how it was light and good portion Cake (8/10)-light and not too rich the ice cream was a huge plus. We also got served appetizers the orange chicken, pork belly bun and tuna roll was all solid. Drinks were also tasty my favorite was the espresso martini. Service is friendly and the restaurant is very fancy. Would love to come back here and try the other food

    Olivia F.

    The atmosphere at Ulu is incredible!!! I don't think it gets better than this location. Highly recommend reservations, especially if you want a table with clear view of the water or sunset. Service was amazing as well. We tried the crispy chicken, crab fried rice, crab noodles, and the chocolate soufflé. The chicken app wasn't anything spectacular, noodles were perfectly chewy and generous with the crab, and fried rice was great. The soufflé was the highlight! We went with chocolate but they have a seasonal rotating fruit flavor as well. This takes 25 minutes to make so recommend ordering it early if you know you want to try it. For $$$$ the food is okay, you're absolutely paying for the scenery and service.

    Beef and Brocolli, New York Strip
    Owen K.

    One of the best meals I've had in Hawaii. The setting at Ulu is stunning, the service is polished without feeling stuffy, and the food truly delivers. We ordered the Big Island Ahi Poke, Kona Kampachi Fresh Catch, New York Strip Beef & Broccoli, and the Chocolate Soufflé. Every dish was perfectly prepared, incredibly tender, and full of flavor. An outstanding dining experience from start to finish.

    Schelly Y.

    Order ahead for that chocolate soufflé! They also have a Kona coffee one. The catch of the day snapper was excellent.

    The view from the tables
    Scott T.

    Having had some disappointing - and very expensive - meals at Big Island resorts where the view was better than the food, we had our expectations in check when deciding to celebrating a special occasion at the Four Seasons. What a surprise. From the moment we tasted the Hualalai oysters - our server, Doug, explained in detail the incredible two year process of raising them - we were stunned. These were the best oysters I have ever had: fresh, plump, full of briny seawater. We took a gamble on the tableside poke (opting for the Kona konpachi) which seemed crazy given the quality of poke available at supermarkets around the island, but were pleasantly surprised again. The crab noodles with ebi butter, king crab, and bok choi had a wonderful mochi texture, and the broiled 1/2 Kona lobster (with a sriracha hollandaise) and fries were perfect. The only miss for us was the grilled daily catch, which was a dry, severe tasting konpachi. The yuzu kosho butter sauce made up for it a bit but only masked how tough the fish was. Obviously the restaurant is beautiful. The location and views are sublime and service is as you would expect at the Four Seasons. If you've been burned before at fancy resort restaurants on the islands, I highly recommend trying 'Ulu.

    Gorgeous property! Ocean front dining. Exceptional cocktails. Our server Landon was-the best of the best local authentic, gracious, professional~ best in class hospitality!!

    California Crab Rolls.  A little bland.
    Bill S.

    Ulu is at the Four Seasons Resort. They have free self-parking and free valet parking. The restaurant is ocean-side and has both outdoor and indoor seating. It has amazing views. It wasn't very busy when we were there. The presentation was perfect. My wife had the Hudson Valley Foie Gras and wasn't impressed. She ordered the Kanpachi which came with a pineapple sambal, crispy garlic, and lemon-soy vinaigrette. It was the highlight of the evening's food for me. She had an amazing crab leg as well. I had Crab Noodles with King Crab, mochi noodles, sweet ebi butter and bok choi. It was solid, but not exceptional. For dessert, we had the chocolate souffle which was very good. They gave my wife a complimentary dessert for her birthday! Our main let-down was our server. She seemed to always be in a hurry, and impatient when we took too long to order. She swooped in and left, often before we could ask for what we needed. The rest of the staff was solid, friendly, responsive and efficient.

    Jonathan I.

    We had an amazing evening at Ulu at the Four Seasons Kona while celebrating my friend's birthday. The staff went above and beyond to make the surprise truly special. While my friend and I were walking on the beach, our wives checked in for our reservation and weren't sure how to call us over without giving it away. One of the team members actually offered to help and played along perfectly. She walked over and calmly told my friend that his wife had fallen but was okay and wanted him to come quickly. He rushed back, only to be met with laughter and the surprise reveal at the table. Her acting was so convincing, and I couldn't believe she went along with the plan. It really showed how thoughtful and fun the staff is here. On to the food and drinks. Everything was excellent. The cocktails were top quality, balanced, and smooth (no next-day headaches). We ordered the tableside poke, which was some of the best we had on the island. It was fun being able to choose how much of each ingredient we wanted. My wife and I also shared the Tuna Wellington special, which was great. the flaky crust, perfectly cooked tuna, and the foie gras all came together beautifully. For dessert, we were completely surprised. Instead of just a small birthday treat like ice cream, they surprised us with two big soufflés--one for my friend's birthday and another for me, since my birthday was coming up later in the month. Such a thoughtful and generous touch! Between the incredible food, attentive staff, and the beachfront sunset views, Ulu is a gem. The atmosphere matches the quality of the dishes, and the service made the whole evening unforgettable. Highly recommend for a special night out on the Big Island.

    Steak
    Dennis H.

    Where are half stars when you need them? I had dinner here during my stay on the Big Island. I really want to give this place 4 stars but for the price I just couldn't. The food is good but nothing amazing. From memory I had the ahi roll. Wok fried beef steak (similar to Vietnamese style Bo luc lac but crispy beef), wife had the ny strip (pretty average and small) and the dessert was the highlight... the chocolate fondue. We also had crab fried rice and crab noodles. Not sure if it was the weather, seasoning or perhaps use of msg. About 1/2 way thru my meal I was guzzling water at an insane rate. I think I had 5-6 glasses haha View was amazing. We went right before sunset. Sit inside if you want to avoid the whiteflies.

    Broiled lobster with frites
    Amy K.

    Unqualified 5 stars! Wish I could give 6. This place is SO on another level. Super Wow!!! Do not miss. Superb beachside seating. Over the top service. Food to die for! Our server Michael not only replaced flatware between courses but he also wiped off the placemats and cleaned all the bread crumbs. When we ordered he discussed with us the timing we would like for the courses. (Did we want the salad and poke together, etc.). The drinks were perfect. The view as you can see is phenomenal. It is so comfortable sitting under the shelter and having the view. The setup keeps it from getting cold or windy and there were no insects to bother us. The table side poke was delicious. The beet salad was lovely and unique. We loved the ahi au poivre and the broiled lobster. If you have not had crab or lobster with Hollandaise, you have not lived. Also, the lobster had tiny pieces of onion and tomato and it was cut up and freed from the shell so it was easy for me to eat, The grilled lemon was only too happy to give its juices to my plate. The chocolate soufflé put this experience over the top! We had the Frank Family Zin which I highly recommend.

    Crab noodles
    Debbie A.

    We had a terrific dinner here and are still raving about the food. Everything we had was delicious! The presentation was stunning and the service was superb. You couldn't get a better setting than watching the sunset over the waves - so delightful!!!

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    Ask the Community - 'ULU

    Can we come as a walk in?

    Yes if there is seating at the bar you can grab a spot there or if they have tables they'll seat you but often busy.

    I recently received a helpful answer from the Resort manager. The answer said to call at least 7 days before, yet when I call to make a reservation I'm being told that I need to wait until 7 days before the reservation as I'm an outside guest. Help?

    Aloha Kyle L., Please call 7 days before the date of desired dining reservation and we’d be happy… 

    Planning a trip in August and wondering if you have to be a guest staying at the resort to dine here? Looks like a great spot to go on my honeymoon.

    No, you don't have to be a guest, but book far ahead. Call the restaurant. They are on OpenTable but it always says there is no availability.

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    Hawaii BBQ Deli - There's an outdoor seating area by this manta tower near the restaurant.

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    There's an outdoor seating area by this manta tower near the restaurant.

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