Lance was our server and he was great. Very friendly and attentive. The live music was a nice touch. The dim lighting and a casual atmosphere was nice. We liked this restaurant so much we visited twice during our stay. One meal, I had the fish & chips & the batter was really good and nice,light, & crisp. The other night I had the penne pasta with chicken & it was light & delicious. It was definitely a good value, good service, and good food. read more

This is a standard hotel pool bar. The food was pretty good and delivered 15 minutes after ordering so except for the price, I'm not sure what more you could ask for. My husband loved his fish tacos and my daughter loved her potstickers. The fish and chips were well fried but I didn't care for the pineapple tartar sauce, but that was my bad - it was well described on the menu. The chicken tenders were standard frozen/fried fare. The pool waiters never made it over to us in the hours we were there so I had to order from the bar and pick up from the bar, 15 minutes later. read more

For what it is, they get 5 stars. You can make reservations and I suggest you do. It's a hotel restaurant. Beach side. Food was fine. Friendly staff and accommodating to some menu change requests. We ate here twice on our spring break trip and did so mostly out of convenience. They have their own pizza oven and found the pizza quite tasty. Remember, your on vacation in Hawaii. Things often don't happen quickly since there is the "island time" vibe. Fast paced people will need to chillax. Aloha :) read more

Umalu - Food Menu - Hawaiian Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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My mom keeps raving about nachos here so we got it twice for her. I changed the dishes each time. First, was the ahi sandwich where the aioli was yummy. Second, I got the ahi salad where the glaze paired perfectly. Only thing was the salad was a but of a smaller portion. Overall, really good and we enjoyed this more than the food at Hyatt residence club. Both are good, but diff dishes. read more

Umalu - Ahi Sandwich& nachos - Hawaiian Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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My friend and I visited on March 17th. We were celebrating my son's birthday. Alona was the bartender and he treated us very well. It was a day honoring my son and he was so kind. He even helped with a toast to my son. Thank you Alona for making our day a little better. read more

The service was good, however the food was pretty terrible. I got the mushroom flatbread. There was no real sauce to the flatbread. Very dry and no flavor. My husband got the taro burger and it was equally bland. read more

Meh. Definitely attracted to this restaurant due to staying at the Hyatt Resort, but that is about it. It's an outdoor restaurant with views to the ocean, but also in close proximity to the pool. Good for people watching, just meh for overall ambiance. Also be ready to endure the sun as the shades don't seem to be adjusted potentially leaving you scorching in the sun. Yeah, and we were attached by gnats, so landing in a couple glasses of water. The service was great though. Our waitress was attentive, gave good recommendations but then was sent home and switched to another waiter, but didn't really miss a beat. Food wise, I had the impossible burger. As a vegetarian there are not a lot of options, but there was a healthy menu advertised that I was told wasn't in effect until Sunday when a 'healthy' group was arriving to the hotel. The impossible burger was pretty meh. Not sure if they decided not to season the patty at all or what. The onion rings were ok, nothing special, frozen and fried. My girlfriend had a kale salad with strawberries, apples and goat cheese, there were supposedly walnuts but they disappeared. The portion size was good and the salad was also good. We also had a couple drinks, my Mai Tai was good and strong. She had the Mango Banana Rush, it had ice cream and was good. Long and short, if you want quick access while poolside this probably will barely suffice, drink wise it would probably be enough poolside. Otherwise, keep looking. read more

Umalu - Mango Banana Rush - Hawaiian Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Standard hotel pool bar, nothing too crazy. Drinks are pricey. Tuna nachos were pretty good, pork tacos were also good. Burger and grilled cheese are average and way overpriced. Hurricane fries were very good!! A lot of seating. Service was fine. read more

Service was excellent. Our server, Jhoe was so friendly and helpful. Really full of the aloha spirit. We had nachos which was a perfect snack to share. Mahalo! read more

Average American food with some Hawaiian twist. What you may expect at a resort. The views were incredible and service was of. Ordered the Korean fried chicken. Sauce was good, meat was a bit dry as it was white meat but the Mac salad was nice. Fish and chips (substituted fries for hurricane fries) fries were good with the soy and aioli and the fish was nicely battered and fried. The best part was actually the slaw on the plate! Came back another afternoon for some fried calamari and tit was fresh and crunchy! Not rubbery at all! Would recommend! read more

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The food was very good, but service can be spotty at times. One couple just got up and left next to us because they didn't receive service in a timely manner. We thought about it ourselves, but we were a little more patient. We really wanted food though. The drinks were also good. It was nice being close to the Ocean and having a pretty view. It was interesting also seeing a waitress chase off a stubborn duck that wanted to hang out and beg for food. Overall, if you're willing to wait, the food is delicious and enjoyable. read more

Michelle was an amazing waitress and so funny! She was prompt and got our order and delivered our food so fast! The Tahitian Drink special was very Michelle was an amazing waitress and so funny! She was prompt and got our order and delivered our food so fast! The Tahitian Drink special was very good as well. It's a plus that this is right next to Ululanis shaved ice! read more

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Delicious food. Really good service even though they were crazy busy. Nice setting. Highly recommend. read more

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Came back after here after a year ago Alona served us a year ago and again today he's wonderful great service I showed him a picture of a burger we had a year ago omg it was so yummy he was able to create that same burger today a year later:) THANK YOUUUU so much Alona great costumer service very attentive. read more

Popped in for dinner. Luckily it was not too crowded. We got seats right away. We got personalized service from Mary Ann. We really enjoyed dessert. Umalu bomb is the bomb - must try. read more

Umalu - Umami bomb (chocolate) - Hawaiian Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Poolside at Hyatt regency Maui, this is a casual seated restaurant with incredibly delicious food. Make sure to try the special of the day, it's not on the menu and may not be there tomorrow! Servers are friendly and attentive! Live music adds a special touch in the evening. Bar seating also available with large TVs for watching games. read more

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We checked into the hotel at about 8:30 p.m., and the front desk mentioned this restaurant at the property was open. It's a great choice. For what is basically a poolside restaurant, they have delicious food. The setting is beautiful, as some tables have a view of the pool and of the ocean. They have someone making handmade pizzas, and he was very busy. The pizzas looked delicious. We had a salad, a Hawaiian pizza, and a fish entree, all of which were amazing. Pricing is a little high, but this is a five star resort with prices to match. The service was friendly, although the waitress would disappear for long stretches. The bar seemed very very busy here. read more

I just ate breakfast here. All I have to say is, I wish I listened to all the other reviews. The breakfast was insanely expensive for receiving 1 fake scrambled egg, 2 frozen sausage patties, and frozen vegetables. I could have done a better job with a fire pit on the beach. I could have made better scrambled eggs on the Maui hot pavement. McDonald's eggs tastes a gajillion times better. Would definitely not recommend this place to anyone. read more

Umalu - What is this? Fake egg. - Hawaiian Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

The setting is typical for a hotel's patio dining. The staff was good. But the quality of food really needs CPR. How can anyone screw up a steak sandwich or a fish taco? My steak sandwich consisted of slices of roast beef mixed with some green , doused with a disgusting salad dressing in a taco style. That taco is made from naan. I advised our server about this and was told ' better luck next time'. This place is likely adequate for dipping a glass of ice tea or Mai Tai but don't expect much from the food. To be fair, most resort foods in Oahu , Hawaii, Maui, or Kauai are usually overpriced and under- delicious. Avoid them unless you were just released from solitary confinement . read more

Umalu - Egret begging for food on our table. - Hawaiian Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

This was only open for breakfast when we went. Love what they did with what used to be Waicoco. The Merrimans chain knows restaurants! We came here for bfast to celebrate our engagement and it did not disappoint. I had the chilaquiles and my fiancé got the mai tai pancakes. Both were yummy! The Mai Tai pancakes are quite on the sweet side, which I like but if you're not into suuuper sugary sweet, they may not be for you. Also had their breakfast potatoes which were AMAAAAZING. The Benedict's were also good. read more

This place has super flexible hours for those who are jet lagged. Both lunch and dinner are amazing! Highly recommend the high quality food here. read more

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Ooof this place is up and down. The food is your standard by the pool fare so expectations should be low. We never had a bad meal it just wasn't worth the price you pay. The bartenders are great if you sit at the bar and hang. Only draw back is you will encounter a drunk angry guest or two once and while. Overall my favorite item: the pickle on the side of the meal. read more

I don't know why I was lead to believe that I needed reservations to eat here. We made reservations and then found ourselves to be literally the only customers at the restaurant on a Wednesday evening. Also note, it's outside. Like by the pool of the Hyatt. I'm sure that's obvious to guests, but those that aren't staying at the Hyatt, this place isn't worth trying to find. Food was good, but it honestly came out suspiciously fast. Probably cooked hours earlier and then kept under a heat lamp. If you're staying at the Hyatt, I would recommend eating here if you're looking only for something convenient. Otherwise, nah. read more

Umalu - Blackened Fish Tacos and Fish and Chips - Hawaiian Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Friendly and attentive Bar servers. Cold drinks and fresh dining choices with good portions.

Food and drinks were good. Service was ok. Prices were very high but it is a hotel restaurant. Had the nachos, spouse had the fish tacos both were tasty. read more

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If you're staying at the Hyatt and choose to park yourself at the pool all day, Umalu provides a good solution for lunch. Without having to leave your precious chaise lounge chair, you can have drinks and food delivered right to you. Waiters start making rounds for orders at 11am, and it can take about 30 minutes or more to get your food, but at least you can keep on soaking up the sun and views! If you're in Maui during a high season like we were, your chairs are precious real estate and must be snagged before the sun even comes up (I'm totally serious about this, as crazy as it sounds). As for the food, it's very solid. The salads and tacos are pretty good, teriyaki wings are tasty, and hummus plate excellent. Waitstaff is friendly and accommodating. read more

Umalu - Menu - Hawaiian Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

I'm not sure why people are raving about this place, I am not picky by any means, but this place was some of the worst food I've ever had. I got the chicken tenders and it literally tasted like they got it out or the freezer and put it in the microwave. They were chewy and a weird texture. Fish tacos were okay nothing to write home about. Ending up spending 100 dollars on mediocre food. Go somewhere else. read more

The Ahi Salad was phenomenal! One of the best salads I have had! I also had a cocktail with coconut water that was refreshing! We'll be back! read more

Umalu - Ahí Salad - Hawaiian Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

We spent our last day at the hotel on the beach and poolside. There were waiters that walked around to take your order. Kahlua Pork Nachos - The portion of this was surprising! It was pretty big. We assumed it would be small because most places at hotels charge you a lot but give you very little food. These were delicious and the pork was so moist. The combination of everything was very good. My husband really liked the salsa. Ahi Poke Nachos - They serve this with taro chips. The marinade on the poke was tasty and they were generous on the portion as well. The fish tasted fresh and the texture was fine. Mai Tai - This had a nice balance of alcohol and juice in it. The drink was not watered down at all so we were happy about that. Pina Colada - We have had many pina coladas in our lives but this was probably the best we have had! It was blended so smoothly and the flavors were delicious! If you ever come here, be sure to get some nachos and pina coladas. Great snack during the day! read more

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Late Lunch after a long day We arrived late afternoon after a hectic day of travel and chaotic experience at the airport and rental car agency over Memorial Day. We finally arrived to our hotel, Hyatt in Ka'anapali. By this time we had survived on some peanuts we brought on the plane and those little British biscuit cookies provided in coach on Alaska, but were famished. The main restaurants were in between lunch and dinner so Umalu was a close and immediate choice. The view of the ocean was amazing from the upper tier of the resort, and had good shade coverage with umbrellas. We were greeted quickly and our server was prompt to bring us water and take our requests. They have a bar top nearby the tables with TVs for sporting events- (we caught part of the NBA Conference finals). The food was typical prices for Hawaii (high) and food was decent. Tater tots were average and fried green beans were pretty tasty. We also shared one of their chicken sandwiches which was really good. In a pinch this place is with a stop, but not sure I would travel to eat here if I weren't staying at the resort. read more

Umalu - Chicken sandwich - Hawaiian Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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This is the poolside restaurant in the Hyatt Maui hotel. Only open for lunch and dinner. We ordered lunch poolside and tried the Ahi tuna salad and kids meal grilled cheese. Service was a bit slow but friendly. Tuna salad was great had nice dressing and butter lettuce was fresh and crisp. Kids grilled cheese could have used more cheese and a little on dry side. Overall standard hotel poolside cafe. read more

Umalu - Ahi tuna salad - Hawaiian Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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We made 3 visits in one week. The first visit we were seated outside, near the pool. It was very busy but we were seated rather quickly and the waitress was very accommodating with our seating request. The pork quesadilla was fantastic! The other two visits were ordered to go, poolside, chicken nachos and pork nachos - so good I'm still thinking about them! The guacamole is the bomb! read more

Umalu - Quesadilla (pork) - delicious! - Hawaiian Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Food is decent and the service is good. There are very limited options to eat in the Maui resort area and everything closes very early. It is almost like retirement area. Definitely the weather made it better. read more

What a terrible experience. It should be noted upfront that this is not a restaurant but a poolside bar at the Hyatt regency. We had a 7:15 reservation and at 8:30 we still have no food. Well, we did get food...someone else's meal was accidentally dropped all over my 16 year old daughter. Her clothes were ruined. First off, do NOT trust the menu on open table. It is totally out of date and not representative of the options available. The actual menu is pure bar food. They do not have several items shown on the open table menu including steak or the ahi bowl. They do have "steak and fries", and when my daughter ordered it she was told "just so you know, it's not steak". Huh? Apparently this is a Greek pita with sliced meat of some sort along with goat cheese. Oh, and the poke nachos are "not nachos". A waiter shouldn't have to tell you that the items on the menu are not actually as described. If we weren't starving and without options we would have gone elsewhere. Our food did arrive shortly after 830. It was nothing special. I had the fish tacos and they were ordinary and clearly had been sitting in the kitchen for quite some time. The rest of my party had the chicken tacos, fish and chips, and stir fry. Everything was bland and simply not worth the wait. The salad that was supposed to come first arrived with the meal and we witnessed other tables have the same issues with their appetizers. To the managers credit, they did comp our meal due to the damage caused to the clothes. We chose this place as we were concerned about finding dinner availability with Maui being so crowded and this place had reservations available. In hindsight, had we walked up to another restaurant and had to wait an hour for a table it would have been a better experience with higher quality food and likely not the delay in being served. Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere for your dinner plans. read more

Cool spot to stop for a drink throughout the day! We ended up getting dinner here and it wasn't busy at all, we were able to snag a couple of bar stools. We ordered 2 pizzas (Garden & Palace) which were surprisingly awesome! A bit pricey, but certainly recommend if you like to hang at the bar! Quick service too! read more

Umalu - Garden pizza (left) & Palace pizza (right) - Hawaiian Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

We had the pork nachos and they were pretty good. Pork was excellent, but tgey used a cheese sauce instead of real cheese. We also got the burger sliders (ok- they came on purple tinted buns), and the breakfast quesadilla. Food and drinks are good when you can get them. Service is slow. Came here twice while staying at the resort. Both times we had to wait about 15 minutes just be acknowledged and they weren't even busy when we went. We were one of only 2 couples seated at the bar and the bartender spent time cleaning, refilling ice, arranging bottles, or whatever while we just waited to be acknowledged. I've worked in service before so I understand what it's like to get caught up in the work without realizing how much time has gone by. Idk if maybe the restaurant put too much responsibility on the staff to tidy the bar area rather than prompt service. ‍ read more

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We stayed at the hyatt for 4 days out of our trip and this place was very convenient. They did pool service, sit down, to-go, and even room service. The food was good but nothing amazing but the drinks were great. read more

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My boyfriend and I came here about 5 times during our stay. They had everything we needed, no matter the time of day! Casual lunch? Check! Delicious dinner? Check! Hungover breakfast? Check! Amazing staff? Check! Open early and open late? Check!!! We will definitely be coming back here next time we are on this side of Maui! read more

This is my favorite pool bar ever!! It's located inside the Hyatt Regency in Maui. The bartenders are awesome and entertaining! The view to the ocean is gorgeous! The food? Well, the first thing we do is order the Poke Nachos!! They're so good! They come with Taro chips instead of tortilla chips and are delicious! They've got a couple of TVs for those wanting to watch basketball, football or whatever else you want to watch! I've watched the Super Bowl sitting there! Yup! An ahi burger and a bottle of Bikini Blonde or a Long Board to top it off! And a beautiful ocean view! What more could you want? I've always met fun people there too! Their chicken nachos are awesome too! It's huge! We order a half order which isn't a choice on the menu, but they'll do it. Can't wait to go back! read more

Umalu - Ahi Sandwich - Hawaiian Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Me and my two daughters ate here for lunch. I understand food prices at hotels are inflated, but the prices on the kids food was ridiculous. We ordered the kids Mac and Cheese $13 and the kids chicken fingers $15. The kids Mac and cheese was a disposable bowl of what resembled classic box Mac and cheese. I am fine if you want to serve that, but don't charge $13 for it! I then pointed out the adult and kids chicken fingers were the same price at $15 and asked the difference. The server, surprised no had ever noticed that before, checked with the chef. I was told the adult came with carrots and celery and that was the difference. If you want your moneys worth be careful what you order. The food was as expected, but the price gouging was pretty bad. read more