Hula Grill - Whalers Village

Hula Grill - Whalers Village Reviews

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• Could not ask for better location. Beautiful views. Food was pretty good too.

  by ChefMoz.org

  
  

• Hula Grill is one of the busiest restaurants on Maui, because of its perfect location combined with great food and views. It's right in the middle of Kaanapali Beach, in easy walking distance of the Hyatt, Marriott, Westin, Sheraton and the other Kaanapali hotels and condos. You'll defintely need a reservation here if you don't want a long wait.The menu isn't long, but the food is inovative and wonderfully tasty. If you can get one of the premier tables along the beachside edge, you not only have a great ocean view, but you also have a fabulous place to watch the people walking along the sidewalk that runs the length of Kaanapali Beach.

  by ChefMoz.org

  
  

• Massively busy restaurant. Even with a reservation it's not that special, and pricy. Food is ok although limited menu and if honest everything is a bit too weird a combination. People seem to love it

  by Ben M.

  
  

• Food chic meets casual beachside ambiance.BABY SPINACH W/BACON SALAD LOBSTER & SCALLOP POTSTICKERS HAWAIIAN SALT & PEPPER RIBEYE (I shared this plate w/hubby it came w/potatoes, asparagus.

  by Flyy M.

  
  

• Everything!

  by Larry M.

  
  

• Delicious and the view of the sunset is spectacular.

  by Sally R

  
  

• Loved the barefoot concept but food was medicore.

  by Crystal J

  
  

• Tasted the Hawaian Ceviche is amazing the flavor of the Ono Fish!!

  by Armando J

  
  

• The view is incredible, the music pretty good and festive. The food? Eh, nothing special. Tastes like food from your average chain restaurant. Go for a cocktail and the view

  by Jennifer M.

  
  

• Great birthday dinner for Audrey

  by Robert M.

  
  

• The fish and chips and Mac Nut Slaw are great!

  by Megan P

  
  

• Fish tacos, bikini blonde beer and sunsets

  by Jason C.

  
  

• Great mai tais. Tasting menu is a great value, but expect modest portions.

  by Chris

  
  

• Great happy hour

  by Jennifer F

  
  

• Great food!

  by Kaitlyn J

  
  

• Pretty bad food, and super expensive. You are better off going to one of the restaurants in the nearby hotels. Or better in town

  by Artem G.

  
  

• The food is yummy! The service is excellent. We like Duke's better because you can get a free Hula Pie with receipt.

  by Kathy W.

  
  

• We have eaten at Hula grill the past three nights and it is 5 star! The smoked chicken, macadamia crusted dorado and pan seared tuna was awesome!! The service was great!!!

  by Paul J

  
  

• Great spot to grab a drink and dig your feet into the sand

  by Rohan D.

  
  

• Great place for slow lunch and people watching.

  by Dylan B.

  
  

• The food is very mediocre and over priced. The drinks were very disappointing. On the plus, the restaurant is pleasant and has a beautiful view.

  by Maria E

  
  

• Decent fish tacos

  by Zach Negrey

  
  

• Amazing food, great location, awesome staff.

  by Dennis B.

  
  

• Beautiful sunset

  by Tugra J

  
  

• Caught the staff on an off day. Cancelled happy hour and got crazy attitude.

  by X-tina

  
  

• Dark and stormy rum! No words

  by Panos

  
  

• The ceviche and firecracker fish are awesome.

  by Jenny W.

  
  

• The burger is pretty good

  by Max K.

  
  

• The food was mediocre, but the special house ketchup was great!

  by Jon L.

  
  

• Excellent food and really good waiters ;) ! Romantic place to eat and watch the sunset

  by Gunnar Pétur R

  
  

• Ahi tuna, steak and pan seared mahi mahi were all delicious. The bread with the sweet and sour sauce is a must. Ensure u leave some room for the hula pie! Yummie!

  by Gabi J

  
  

• Great steak, ahi tuna and mahi mahi! The bread and sweet and sour sauce r to die for. Make sure u end the dinner with the hula pie!

  by Gabi J

  
  

• Get here early to get a dinner table in the sand!

  by Spicy

  
  

• İlk deneyimimiz balik menüsüydü ve yediğimiz her lokma çok lezzetliydi.Her saat dolu olmasi tesadüf değil,bizde tekrar başka menü denemek için gittik ve yine süperdi👍

  by Sibel J

  
  

• Get the lime in the coconut drink & sit on the patio for sunset.

  by Haley

  
  

• Blue Hawaiian cocktail for the win

  by Nick F.

  
  

• Even if you are not a Mai Tai fan the ones they make here are amazing. Plus they come in a cool tiki glass. The firecracker fish was also delicious! !

  by Greg J.

  
  

• Hula grill was not up to par. I was expecting it to be a Hawaiian hooter w/ a hot/sexy Hula girl to come over to my table but instead I got a rancid geezer slobbering over my meal. I don't recommend.

  by Blake Olson

  
  

• The tacos are pretty good, but the atmosphere is worth the stop.

  by Bryan M.

  
  

• Fish sandwich is just awesome.

  by Artak J

  
  

• Birthday dinner!

  by Christie Y

  
  

• Firecracker fish is really legit.

  by Nathan P.

  
  

• Good views and nice casual beach vibe.

  by Jason C.

  
  

• Great view of the ocean while eating

  by Korry P.

  
  

• Ice cream sandwiches!

  by DJ C.

  
  

• Thai pizza, drinks, music s nd sunsets...

  by Dave S.

  
  

• Good sunset spot at the barefoot bar. Crab wontons were good as well as the drinks and access to local beers. Friendly staff

  by Lance L.

  
  

• Maui is the best!!

  by Helen M

  
  

• Nothing but grill stuff for pretty steep prices. I guess you are paying for the view? Not the service, not the food.

  by Shelley Gaske

  
  

• Thai chicken pizza. Just do it.

  by Trevor M.

  
  

• Great view and great food. Definitely worth checking out if you are in the area. They make a really good fish taco

  by Olof Moriya

  
  

• Fish is fresh but overpriced. We got a very pushy waiter who was insisting on us buying more and more food and alcohol. Didn't like it

  by Sam W.

  
  

• Crab and Macadamia Nut Wontons are tasty. Bartenders here are attentive and hilarious!

  by Rhiannon C.

  
  

• Pretty good food and drinks. Good beach front restaurant and service. Try the daily specials to get the freshest picks of the day. Also definitely get the ahi poke tacos. Melt in your mouth!

  by Jess B

  
  

• It's kind of like a swimming pool bistro. The BLT and the pizza are fine. Other than that, not so much.

  by CJ J

  
  

• Great view and nice live music.

  by CJ J

  
  

• Great beachy vibe and great seafood. Wood recommend to anyone spending time in Kaanapali

  by Brian Brightbill

  
  

• Hula Beer is really good and refreshing. Live music is awesome and what can beat barefeet in the sand?!?

  by Matt O.

  
  

• Very disappointed of the food here.

  by Chris C.

  
  

• Try the pono pie! Made with breadfruit, Light and fluffy, and not overly sweet - you won't want to share!

  by Anne E

  
  

• Calamari is great! The bar tender, Dave is a 20 yr fixture and funny as hell!

  by Craig L.

  
  

• They have tables that have beautiful views of the sunset. The ceviche is good! If your gluten free they will make you fresh taro chips even at lunch (they have them at dinner)

  by Rhi M

  
  

• Great food and cocktails and very nice and relaxed atmosphere with life music and view on the ocean. :)

  by Ele

  
  

• It was fun having my feet play in the sand under the table and hearing the live music and waves crashing. The food was good and the staff was nice.

  by Rhonda E

  
  

• Lunch - get mahi sandwich - awesome

  by Richard W.

  
  

• The Baked Hawaii is a really delicious! Perfect for a vacation!

  by Emily H.

  
  

• Bartenders at Hula Grill Rock!!!!! Best on Kaanapali!!!

  by Laura D.

  
  

• Awesome staff! Awesome food! They have a 3 course Chef's Tasting pretty much daily from 4:45pm to 5:45pm for $26 that was perfectly portioned! Enjoyed the nightly live music as well

  by Lynn M.

  
  

• Wonderful place next to the beach. Amazing fish dishes and desserts too. Try the inverted pineapple cake dessert.

  by Javier V.

  
  

• Dining with live music and great atmosphere. Good dishes, good service, great beer.

  by Viviana I.

  
  

• We had the pot stickers and the fish and chips. Both were delicious. The view can't be beat!

  by Darren V.

  
  

• Try the not-so-ordinary keychup with their fries... which are also tasty.

  by Frank A.

  
  

• Sit at the hi-tops to avoid waiting an hour. Plus, you can order from both menus.

  by Tyler M.

  
  

• Try the Seafood Chowder. Delicious!

  by John E.

  
  

• Try a Lava flow. It's great!

  by Terrence C.

  
  

• Try the fish tacos they're delicious. Add the Barefoot Brew, honey golden ale made specifically by Maui Brewing Co. and the palettes of a few Hula Grill employees.

  by Daniel T.

  
  

• Definitely paying for the Atmosphere because the food sucks. My cheeseburger was a frozen patty, my husbands ribs and chips were both overdone.

  by Sabrina H.

  
  

• By the way. Whoever were that tropica was better then hula grille,you are an idiot!! Tropica was way over priced and discussing. Stupid. Hula was way better.

  by Sara F.

  
  

• Amazingggg!! Loved the fish tacos in the barefoot bar as well as the coconut calamari! The piña cola dad are the best! We ate here 4 times on our honeymoon! Yum!

  by Sara F.

  
  

• Great view of the beach and great touch by having you eat at tables in the sand to give more of the whole beachy theme going 👍

  by Jeffrey F.

  
  

• Eat at the barefoot bar! Sand on your feet, live music, delicious food! We had sashimi, pesto chicken sandwich, and fish & chips. LOVED it all.

  by Micha D.

  
  

• Poki tacos +++, fish tandoori and macadamia crust.. All great. Foccaccio bread in tin box

  by Rori D.

  
  

• Try the Barefoot Brew. It's an excellent beer.

  by Kim

  
  

• Some of the best fish 'n chips this side of Maui. A must have!

  by Stephen W.

  
  

• Great food and view at sunset! The bread and Hawaii sauce is worth it alone.

  by Ashley F.

  
  

• The Firecracker Fish is spicy and delicious.

  by Brad M.

  
  

• Try the baked Hawai, the best dessert ever.

  by Aminda J.

  
  

• The good -try the local style pot sticker. It's so good.The freshly made Mai Tai is a rip off. Stay away from trying that. Does not taste fresh at all.

  by Aminda J.

  
  

• Their Island fruit sampler for $10 is great. Served with a piña colada dip. At lunch Gado Gado salad is great (no egg!). Lettuce wraps can be ordered with tofu...

  by Geoff T.

  
  

• Ice cream sandwich is a hit and miss

  by Sophie S.

  
  

• Excellent food at the right value. On a great beach. Sunset recommended.

  by Eugenio P.

  
  

• Goat cheese pizza not so good had squash in it but it was sweet and dry. Grab wonton where good.

  by Denise R.

  
  

• Found Crab And Macadamia Nuts Wontons as Yum Yum. Try it and dish on it at http://dishonit.com

  by Liliana H.

  
  

• Found Mai tai as Yawn. Try it and dish on it at http://dishonit.com

  by Liliana H.

  
  

• Found Fish ceviche as Yum. Try it and dish on it at http://dishonit.com

  by Liliana H.

  
  

• Consider the bar versus waiting an hour for the restaurant. You can still order from the full menu and its first come first serve. Hover away!

  by Kevin O.

  
  

• Прекрасный вид,уютно, но еда отвратительная! Одни гамбургеры и стоят 20$, свежий сок хуже пaкетированного! В общем обходите стороной! Ваша G.G.

  by Guzel G.

  
  

• Prime whale watching mid February!

  by Kimberly L.

  
  

• Live music is good.good food.good atmosphere!

  by Ryan B.

  
  

• Order the Baked Hawaii dessert. It's soooo good!

  by Tracey B.

  
  

• Grilled ahi is not a usual boring tuna steak. It's extremely delicious especially when comes rare.

  by Elena M.

  
  

• Look at the photo. It was a Aloha treat.

  by Paul T.

  
  

• The fish special was sublime. Best Mai Tai on the island

  by Patrik S.

  
  

• Live music.

  by Peter S.

  
  

• Try the Fish and Chips - Excellent (via @Foodspotting)

  by Harry M.

  
  

• Fresh Guava juice is awesome...

  by Shilpin M.

  
  

• Try the Mai Tai - #intoxicating (via @Foodspotting)

  by LC

  
  

• Cheeseburger tastes good in my mouth!

  by Mike K.

  
  

• Great spot right by the beach!

  by Michael Antonio

  
  

• Great food, great cocktails, great service, adorable decor. Has someone playing live music at happy hour. Don't eat at the Barefoot Bar.

  by Masha I.

  
  

• Seriously poor quality food. The crab wontons are a joke. It's all cream cheese with crab flavor and the worst, most incredibly salty mustard soy dip. It's awful! Ribs are an embarrassment! Stay away

  by Melissa H.

  
  

• Get the Kapulu Joe with Mac Nut Slaw. Barbecue deliciousness!

  by Evan[Bu]

  
  

• The best happy hour and live band.

  by Jeremy Z.

  
  

• The atmosphere is amazing. Put you're feet in the sand and enjoy the view and awesome food. Best shrimp cocktail and lava flows. Happy hour is from 3-5 but only includes limited drinks.

  by Missy P.

  
  

• Save room for dessert and get the baked Hawaii. Ah-may-zing!

  by Drew G.

  
  

• Not much choice for vegetarians but the Ceasar salad was good. :)

  by Mark J.

  
  

• Try to sit outside so you can relax, listen to live music, and put your feet in the sand.

  by Tim O.

  
  

• Killer drinks!!!!!

  by Duke L.

  
  

• Great food and atmosphere at the barefoot bar. Love the live music.

  by Tina R.

  
  

• Sit in the Barefoot Bar - great view and live music. Can't beat it!

  by Tim O.

  
  

• Quit complaining about prices. You are in Hawaii. Splurge a little. The view at sunset is amazing. Like if you agree!

  by Jake V.

  
  

• Amazzing menu! Much to choose from. The chowder was exactly what I needed! Mahalo!

  by Cecilia

  
  

• Peter's special was the bomb diggity. Wife's macadamia nut crusted mahi mahi was awesome as well.

  by Jeff M.

  
  

• Oriental salad not very good. Sandy floor which is cool but flies everywhere. Nice band playing

  by Kristy W.

  
  

• Cute restaurant. Try the poisson cru if you want to try something different from the ahi poke. Save room for dessert.

  by Michelle A.

  
  

• Plantation lemonade is very refreshing after being in the sun! Ask to make it a double for a little extra kick. :)

  by Kristi B.

  
  

• Gotta try the ice cream sandwich! This thing is MAMMOTH! Not to mention the tastiest ice cream sandwich ever!

  by Justin F.

  
  

• Great dinning place; very tasty food; very friendly service; great ocean view (barefoot area). On top of everything, very decently priced; walk ins only for barefoot area and about 45min waiting time

  by Irina C.

  
  

• Order the Baked Hawaii for dessert, and purchase some Chili Water to take home with you!

  by Dave B.

  
  

• Ahi poke tacos and grilled veggie stack with tofu were excellent! Scallop pupu was nothing special. Book rez on Open Table to avoid a wait.

  by typhoondeb

  
  

• Poke tacos are amazing!!

  by Firooz K.

  
  

• Poke Tacos with their signature Mai tai NOM

  by Steven B.

  
  

• Mike THE bartender!!!

  by Ingrid B.

  
  

• Had the fish Taco, calamari and fish and chips everything was good and service was fast and waitress was cool also

  by Ronald H.

  
  

• Have a dirty lava flow (with dark rum on top of the drink) . Best thing EVER!!!

  by Alicia S.

  
  

• 3 course tasting for $26 from 4:45pm to 6:00pm is a great deal. Get a table by the lanai and watch the sunset!

  by Gene C.

  
  

• Get the lava flow, but ask for the strong one...best one on Maui!

  by Brianna P.

  
  

• The lilikoi sauce is to die!

  by Lyndsay Z.

  
  

• Don't forget your ID! No drinks for you tonight!

  by Jonathan W.

  
  

• Mai tais are the best!

  by Matthew C.

  
  

• Cucumber margarita, yes. Calamari, poke tacos, ceviche all awesome.

  by Ross W.

  
  

• Have the ribs. Outstanding

  by Scott B

  
  

• Try the local brew Barefoot which is made just for this pub.

  by Jason W.

  
  

• ceviche is fabulous

  by Kari M.

  
  

• Get an umbrella table at sunset

  by Angela S.

  
  

• Great happy hour. The gado-gado salad and the goat cheese pizza are delicious!

  by Chris V.

  
  

• Beautiful sunset spot!

  by Paul A.

  
  

• Good: Awesome location & yummy crab wontons. Bad: Pricey small portion entrees & expensive drinks.

  by Jim L.

  
  

• Waipoli Greens are great as well as all sides

  by Jonathan S.

  
  

• Cornbread is phenomenal!

  by Jonathan S.

  
  

• Barefoot beach!

  by Marie B.

  
  

• From 5-6 there's a 3 course tasting menu for 25. Amazing deals on the freshest foods. I was starving so ordered a dim sum as well. Wow

  by Sheryl C.

  
  

• Don't do it. Absolute tourist trap. Dinner party ordered 6 different things off the menu-food was inedible & we're not picky eaters. Really really bad food.

  by Stephanie H.

  
  

• The Maui Brewing Co's IPA is amazing and on tap at the bar.

  by Ahsan A.

  
  

• Mix the oil and the other dressing type condiment that's on every table... dip everything in it.. its delish!

  by Rachael C.

  
  

• Try the Baked Hawaiian.

  by Chad W.

  
  

• Definitely go for the cheeseburger and fries! Request the live musicians to play some IZ.

  by Samantha M

  
  

• Finally got Maui Brewing Bikini on Tap :) and my favorite dish, "Ahi Poke Tacos" da Bomb! with Chicken Caesar the the Bar ;)

  by Benjamin B.

  
  

• Try the munchong fish served with rice, taco and salsa. Soo good!

  by Sarah C.

  
  

• Love the appetizers. Calamari was the best. Best beach front sittings barefoot bar in Maui.

  by M

  
  

• Have the crab & macnut wontons

  by Lori S.

  
  

• The band that played kn Christmas Eve was amazing. Sit in the barefoot bar area.

  by Hunter L.

  
  

• Ceviche is good. Hamburger a bit too salty. Great fish tacos!

  by Dan K.

  
  

• Melinda is a great server - drinks were a little weak but food tasty. Secret dessert not on the menu if you know what to ask for!

  by Brent R.

  
  

• Happy hour is 3-5pm

  by Edgar a.

  
  

• sit at the chef bar and get the tasting menu. seeing how the kitchen works is really entertaining!

  by jenni k.

  
  

• Food was good, price was fine, service was slow, pretty sure the food runner hates his life

  by James N

  
  

• Food was good and decently priced, server was nice. Overall, very nice. Food runner had a little too much haterade.

  by Rosie N.

  
  

• Very expensive but great food and great seats near the beach!

  by Chris S.

  
  

• My fav place in Maui!!!

  by Mags L.

  
  

• Try the crab wontons. Bring your reciept back to your next visit and get cake free. Make sure to stop in the barefoot bar and have a lava flow with your feet in the sand!

  by Nicole M.

  
  

• Mixed grill was 1 scallop, 1 shrimp, and a 2 oz piece of fish for $26, but it was tasty. Short wine pours (pet peeve). Good service though. Over priced, go to Tropica for 10x better overall!!

  by Dennis G.

  
  

• Try the firecracker fish. Mmmmm.

  by David W.

  
  

• Chef's Menu is great! Perfect serving size of appetizer, entree and dessert.

  by Mark A.

  
  

• Japanese pumpkin ravioli "spicy" is off tha hook

  by Suneil C

  
  

• Happy hour 3 to 6 is epic!

  by Shawn

  
  

• Get poke tacos

  by Nils D

  
  

• Order the poisson cru, its amazing

  by jared r.

  
  

• Loved everything. Great place to eat and hang out. Chili water and guava ketchup are great and are for sale.

  by Monica V.

  
  

• The hoisin ribs and lettuce wraps were great. Food, view and service all great.

  by Sebastian G.