Kula Bistro is a popular restaurant located in the heart of Kula! Wow Thank You to Maui's CM, Maria P.'s photo of the lobster mac & cheese which popped up on the activity feed as I was doing a search for lunch spots. You had me at lobster mac! I had Kula Bistro on my list recommended by friends, sister, & coworkers. This recent visit to Maui was finally time to check it out. ( I am excited!) After our Kula agenda it was time for lunch, we arrived around 2 pm, found a parking stall in the back. There was a few customers waiting in front, checked in with the staff and got a table right away. I walked over to Morihara Store to purchase alcohol as I was happy when the staff mentioned we can BYOB which is only beer and wine, other liquor is unacceptable. Very cozy place, we sat indoors got a nice window table. Our waitress was super nice, she has been at Kula Bistro for over 13 years. I already had the lobster mac & cheese on my mind and we ordered another pasta dish. scallop and shrimp pomodori, which comes with penne pasta, I was happy that I was able switch out the pasta to spaghetti since the mac & cheese came with penne, we would be penne' out. hehe. I wanted another pasta. The food came out, the other half and I shared both this dishes, of course we had to snapped our pics before we digging in. I love how the scallops and shrimp are grilled instead and not cooked together. Loved the spaghetti noods are al dente. I wish they carry angel hair pasta, ( my favorite!) Loved the sauce and enjoyed how everything was prepared. The lobster was tasty but the mac & cheese was ok, bland. I had better, something was missing from this dish. & WOW, for dessert it was so hard to make a decision between pistachio mascarpone, mango passion, pumpkin ice cream cake, ended up with chocolate pumpkin crunch. Enjoyed our dessert, loved the chocolate crust and strong cinnamon taste. All in all, we had a great time dining here, Good Food, Good Friends, Good Times @ Kula Bistro! Next time we visit we will check out Kula for brunch! read more

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Had a disappointing lunch. One of the meals was fine, the Reuben sandwich, but the coconut shrimp was disappointing as the shrimp were all overcooked and rubbery. And it comes swimming in Thai chili sauce, which doesn't help keep the shrimp crispy, plus cooked vegetables piled on top. For a $70 meal (with 1 cookie to go) it didn't satisfy. read more

The food was amazing (everything is homemade) and Mama J was the absolutely sweetest. read more

Kula Bistro - Rueben - Italian Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

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Our group enjoyed our meals. One of the best in Maui this far! One had the Coconut Shrimp. Another had the Salmon Salad. My love ordered the Bistro Pasta Special and raved about it all afternoon. I ordered the Turkey Avocado Panini. It came on their homemade focaccia which was delicious! For dessert we tried the Butter Pecan Cheesecake. YUM!!! Our server did a fine job and we were pleased with our experience. read more

Kula Bistro - Turkey Avocado Panini - Italian Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

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Beautifully plated seafood, perfectly cooked and full of clean, balanced flavors. The sauces are rich without being heavy, and the vegetables are fresh, vibrant, and thoughtfully prepared. Everything feels intentional refined but still comfortable and approachable. If you appreciate well-executed seafood and elegant presentation, this spot is absolutely worth a visit. Highly recommended. read more

Kula Bistro - Macadamian Mahi Mahi - Italian Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

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Found this restaurant on a whim on Yelp and we were pleasantly surprised with their service, food and desserts! We flew in from O'ahu to go to the alpaca farm and stopped here after to grab a bite before checking into our hotel. Can I just say that their entrees are BIG, perfect for sharing! We didn't know this at the time of ordering and each ordered an entree in addition to their crab cakes appetizer. I ordered the burger and added mushrooms and onions with ceasar salad and my husband ordered the meatloaf. Food was really good and in order to have room for dessert, my husband saved his meatloaf dish and helped me to eat the burger and salad. Their spumoni sphere was delicious and we ordered their espresso creme brulee to go. If you are spumoni lovers like we are, you must have it. Our waiter was great too; he had some fun farm stories to tell us and he had jokes too lol This place is truly a neighborhood gem and we will certainly come back. Highly recommend! read more

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do not miss this place! we happened to be checking out the pumpkin patch in kula and ai recommended kula bistro we almost decided to go somewhere else but we're so glad we stayed. ai only highlighted the appetizers being favorites but our waitress recommended the kalua pork panini. we're still amazed days later by how delicious it was. we genuinely believe the panini alone should be added to the must have list in maui. the portions are huge, menu affordable, staff was very friendly. there's a lot of chickens outside where they seat you if you choose to sit out but we enjoyed watching them. i cannot emphasize how good the food was and I would love to try more items off the menu next time but we would for sure get the panini again. we would fly back to maui just for this if we could. read more

Kula Bistro - Italian Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

Stopped by this cute cafe after seeing the breathtaking sunrise at Haleakalā summit! Breakfast was mandatory after being up so early and this place didn't disappoint! Customer service was great & bathroom was clean! The food was even better of course- we ordered the Garden Veggies Frittata which was huge- definitely will have left overs and great for sharing too! It was delicious. Also ordered fried Rice, Eggs and Portuguese sausage which was very tasty! This bistro also has pies!! Couldn't resist trying out the Coconut mint oatmeal pie! All was very good and definitely will visit when I'm back in Lahaina. read more

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I had the best fried rice I've ever had at Kula Bistro. I was about to ask the recipe, it was so good. Kula Bistro was a peaceful and delicious meal for breakfast after driving from Haleakala National Park. Service was quick, friendly, and attentive, and food was unbelievably good. I also ordered the guava pannacotta.......... oh, to be a guava pana cotta in Maui.... delicious is an understatement. Loved it, come to Kula Bistro, this one was a HIT read more

Kula Bistro - just a few pastries from the bakery. The guava pannacotta is a BANGER - Italian Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

After hiking my boyfriend told me to pick a place for lunch.. it's either go back to Kihei or find something near the mountainside .. initially after finishing the hike I had told my boyfriend I wanted a nice juicy burger after that hike.. so looking around yelp although this place was more known for Italian food and it was close and needed to carb load we decided to check it out.. let me tell you, this little gem ruins me for what I know as good Italian food back home!! We pulled up to this place and the back parking lot was almost full.. there was one parking spot left and we pulled into it.. walking in we were greeted and taken to the seats by the window.. this place has cute decor inside.. Absolutely love the decor inside.. Our server Benny welcomed us and talked through what they have since this was our first time there.. very cool guy, major Kudos to Benny!! Trust me when I say this place will not disappoint you. They have huge food portion too so you can share or take home.. Knowing that they have huge food portion we decided to go with the garlic bread, Mac 'n cheese lobster tail, and chicken Alfredo.. their garlic bread is something else! I couldn't stop eating their garlic bread and butter.. you can see from the image not only does the bread have flavor but so does the butter.. it's not like just any ordinary butter (like back home).. their butter was the most perfect spread to pair with.. let me tell you I loaded up that slice up bread with a great amount of their butter.. let's not forget their lobster Mac n cheese!!! Very delicious!! And that's an appetizer! Then we come to the real course.. and they weren't kidding when they said it's a huge portion.. we shared the chicken Alfredo and I'm so glad we picked this as the main course. The chicken was nice and flavorful!! My goodness I can't get over how much flavor this chicken has.. back home the chicken tasted more like rubber chicken or it's juicy but bland and that's at a high rating Italian place.. any Joo, the sauce was also nice and creamy.. overall we were very satisfied with our order.. we were so full and still have half of everything to take home.. so we decided to also order the dessert to go.. we ordered the Ube cheesecake to go! Mahalo!! read more

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Yes yes yes! Ordered the Pomidoro pasta! I'd return for this!! Huge serving! Must try!! read more

Kula Bistro - Pomidoro Pasta. - Italian Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

Amazing as usual. This is our go to place for breakfast, lunch and dinner every time we go to Maui. Food is always great and the service puts it over the top. Over the years it was always great to come back and see Momma J who is a fixture there giving great service and advice on what to see and do in Maui. Even to Kamaaina like us from Oahu. This trip we had the privilege of having her lovely daughter, Emily who just blew us away with her smile, professionalism and caring personality. A chip of the old block (sorry Momma J not old) A must try when on Maui...You won't be disappointed...Rox & Wally... read more

We went twice on our recent visit to Maui! First we drove up to Haleakala and stopped for lunch at this cute little place in a tiny little village on the way back down! My husband had the fish & chips & I had the grilled mahi mahi fish sandwich...they were both tasty! They don't serve alcohol here but you're welcomed me to bring your own bottle! We went across the street to the cute little local market & picked up a couple of cold beers to go with our meal - works perfect! ! read more

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We went here after our visit to the Kula Botanical Gardens. We split a Ruben that was excellent. Our server Emily was very kind and shared her favorite places in the area. Highly recommend. read more

Kula Bistro used to be one of our ABSOLUTE favorite restaurants, unfortunately, this is no longer the case. Recent changes have made the restaurant feel uncomfortable and unwelcoming. The quality of their food and service has also taken a noticeable turn for the worse. Prior to renovation Kula Bistro felt like you were being invited into someone's personal dining room. The restaurant had a cozy, casual and comfortable feel to it. The restaurant has since been remodeled- black interior paint with etchings in the wood paneling and lots and lots of fluorescent white light. The ambience is reminiscent of a dentist's office or an interrogation room. The lights were so bright above our table - we had to ask if there was anyway to turn them off or dim them. We weren't the only table to make that request that evening. You used to be able to count on a well prepared, quality meal at Kula Bistro--- What's going on Kula Bistro! read more

4.5 stars, really Three diners for lunch, not busy with ample staffing. Served two of three entrees because the third wasn't prepared by the kitchen. Prime rib dip was stringy and tough, maybe Prime Rib? My entree was an eggplant sandwich with red sauce and mozzarella, as you would expect. The eggplant was 1/2-inch thick, barely breaded, and very undercooked, with drops of red sauce. It was served with sliced tomatoes and some kind of mayo dressing. My eggplant was taken off the bill without asking, but I received attitude as a result. We keep giving this restaurant more and more chances, but we're done....... BTW...I have spent 20 years in kitchens and am qualified to make this review read more

Really loved this place. Excellent service, everything was delicious - and the desserts (especially the cheesecake with caramel and oreo) were out of this world good. read more

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Don't even know where to start. Kula is a beautiful place, and Kula Bistro is an amazing spot to stop at for great food. Our family has come here more times than we can bother to keep track of at this point. The service is very welcoming and friendly--shoutout Benny. With each new item I got on the menu, the food continues to surprise me with how good it is. Will always drive to Kula and make sure to stop by here. Don't forget to stop by Morihara's read more

My wife and I we looking for a change of pace and a little break from wind and heat. We drove up to Kula. I checked Yelp and saw Kula Bistro had good marks so we gave it a try. I liked the space, it reminded me of old Hawaii. Service was attentive but BYOB. We both ordered pork shank and I had leftovers next day and it might have been even better. read more

Tracy and I decided last night that it's official, Kula Bistro will be a regular Maui dining spot during our annual pilgrimage. We grabbed a couple single serve wines from store across the street. No reservation so come early if you want to be seated right away at this eclectic Up Country eatery. Great Italian menu I've experienced in the past. However the Lobster Mac and Cheese I ordered from the Appetizer menu last night was a delightful meal itself. My bride enjoyed her crab cake panini, but you can't help but leave with one of their many homemade deserts. Highly recommend Kula Bistro and if you want a discount bring some cash for a 4% discount. read more

Kula Bistro - Lobster Mac and Cheese, for me it's an entree - Italian Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

We stopped at this quaint little resto before starting our jam-packed afternoon! It's a good thing we did because it gave us the fuel we needed! I loved the country feel this place had. Our friendly server made us feel so welcomed, and it was comforting to know she has been working there for quite some time! Good places have great workers! I ordered the Reuben sandwich with fries, which was huge but most of all, super yummy! I was too full to even order dessert, which was so unlike me, but I did walk over and take a look at all the freshly made desserts. My sister did get their last Guava Panna Cotta, which she said was refreshingly delicious! All in all, we had a wonderful meal here! Aloha & mahalo till next time... read more

Kula Bistro - Reuben sandwich. - Italian Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

Our favorite place to get dinner while on Maui - a must-try! Huge portions of excellent food. Do not forget to take a dessert home! read more

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This is a great stop while in Kula. We stopped in right around lunch time and it was clear the local folks love this place as well. It was pretty crowded on a weekday but they had adequate seating. There was also outside seating as well. I ordered the panini which was very tasty and came with an abundance of French fries. The YS ordered the tuna which was market price but it was fresh caught so it was definitely worth it. He had a great salad to go with. It was definitely great to try out a place that the locals clearly love and get to experience a great eatery to boot. All in all I would definitely drop back by here again. read more

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This off the beaten path bistro was an absolute gem! Asian Chicken Salad was so fresh and flavorful as was my husband's grilled veggie panini. Cool vibe and great, friendly service. Perfect spot if you're visiting Haleakala NP. Some entrees are a little pricey but the food we had was more than worth it and prices in line with a lot of other places. We didn't have dessert but there is a big case of delicious looking options. Recommend! read more

Food at Kula Bistro is fantastic. Everything expertly prepared. Wait staff, hostesses, etc all friendly and efficient. Highly recommend. Ambiance very chill and nostalgic read more

Great service, solid food, gargantuan sides (thanks to our server for letting us know to consider ordering sides rather than full entrees). The desserts- lilikoi tart- had a thick buttery crust and went great with their house coffee. Rye bread at breakfast was soft and special delivered to them. Kid liked the single buttermilk pancake. We came at 10 and stayed until 11 to order from the lunch menu too! (Break between breakfast and lunch is 10:15-11, 45 minutes.) fresh local greens in the salads and solid keiki options. Fries are thick and steak sized fyi. Great meal in a lovely area. read more

OMG, wherever you are on Maui, come here. It wasn't on the list our hotel gave us for up country, but we found it coming from Ka'anapali. We stopped for a late lunch after finding the menu online. Everything was delicious!! Sorry the pics are half eaten. . And if you've been eating at the seaside restaurants you'll be pleasantly surprised by both the portion sizes and prices at Kula Bistro. We had vegan primavera, meatballs and bolognese pasta, pesto, an avocado turkey panini and plain burger. All were absolutely terrific. Worth the two hours round trip if it was the only thing we did up country today. read more

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The last time we came in here was 3 years ago. They have not change their menus. We had order coconut shrimp which was okay and no flavor except the nam play sauce out a bottle. My Reuben sandwich was good but could be better hence not enough salt and spices. Serve on a pumpernickel bread sauerkraut and Russian dressing. I wish the sauerkraut was a little more yard and tangy. The dude fish was Cesar salad was not enough anchovies and Parma Reggiani cheese. The peanut butter ice cream was okay. The service was slow and waited for 30 minutes before a waitress show up for our orders. The restaurant is medium in size and cozy as well as country. read more

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All the food was amazing!! Also their iced tea is fabulous!! Hole in wall place I found on Yelp in Kula and if I lived here this would be my usual go to spot! Had breakfast after sunrise on the mountain in the national park. Loved every bite! Portions are large! Can't say enough how yummy this place is! Our waiter was friendly and welcoming! I have nothing negative to say here! read more

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Poor service. The restaurant was maybe 25% full and there was a lot of staff; however, we were seated but not attended to. Just disappointing. Won't come back. read more

This place has the best breakfast hands down! Worth every penny. Definitely get your money's worth! PLUS the customer service was beyond excellent! read more

Huge portion sizes and their own private parking lot :) friendly service and gorgeous outdoor seating :) In $62 (before tip), we got: - cappuccino - 4/5 flavorful strong and perfect size. I wish they gave a saucer and spoon to stir in the sugar - lemonade 3/5- not freshly squeezed :( but standard size glass so good portion size - chicken parmesan pasta - 4/5 - huge portion size. We two couldnt finish it and still have leftovers. Well breaded chicken topped with lots of cheese over a saucy bed of pasta .. yum! - crab cake panini 3/5- a lot more bread in ratio of the crab meat. The bread gets u full real fast and i could barely taste the flavor of the crab cake meat - steak fries - 4.5/5- perfect crunch and comes as a side with the panini read more

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Went for dinner the day after Xmas. The restaurant was CRANKING but the food came out hot and quickly. Calamari app was not good at all, would not order that again but my Salmon and Shrimp over potatoes entree was delicious. Their homemade biscuit at breakfast with honey butter is also a must do. read more

Good food and portions. Friendly staff. Burger, Rueben and pastas are always great. You can even byob if you want. read more

When visiting Maui or if you live there & want to support local, visit Kula Bistro for a nice Breakfast or Lunch. Great spot on the lower Kula Rd, located accross a feed store and the old Morihara store. Lots of parking and we went on a Sunday afternoon, not too busy. We had 'Mama J' as our waitress who was personable & knowledgeable of the menu and food they serve. Fresh, locally grown ingredients & made from scratch, original recipies. We enjoyed the calamari steak as you appetizer & seared, crusted Ahi on a bed of okinawan sweet potatos with fresh broccolini & bok choy (i beleive it was bok choy...) Super tasty!!! Loved every bite. read more

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Fabulous place to visit!! The service from Mathew was Spectacular he was very friendly and pleasant!! There was so many options for food that it was too difficult to decide since everything sounded excellent. I finally decided to order escargot for an appetizer my husband ordered the mahi mahi sandwich with Caesar salad and I ordered the small cheese burger with fries which was perfect and even that was plenty of food and left overs. The atmosphere in this restaurant is very friendly and the staff is constantly working to keep things moving along. Once again Mathew kept checking on us to see if we needed anything which I appreciated and he was perfect in his customer service which makes me and my family to return again and again! Keep up the great work Kula Bistro:) read more

Kula Bistro - Sitting area - Italian Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

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Came to Kula Bistro after the long morning doing Haleakala. We arrived around 9:20ish and put our name down on the list. Parking is super tough- they have a small lot with about 6 or so stalls otherwise you'll have to do parallel park street parking. We ordered the macadamia banana pancakes which were so fluffy warm and delicious. Between the two of us we definitely couldn't finish. If I came back as a solo person I'd order the single pancake for myself. We also got the loco moco which was also very decent but comforting and hit the spot after hours in the cold. read more

Kula Bistro - Banana Mac pancake - Italian Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

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Great creative food. Always a few specials. Never before have have I seen what they do to an Artichoke! Decadent! Friendly service, great environment read more

Wow! Terrific experience! The wait staff were exceptional. Food was unique and really done well. Portion size was fabulous. Lemon pancakes were so good. Vibe was spacious and attentive depending on the vibe with the party. Fabulous visit- will be back! read more

Found Kula Bistro via Yelp -- overall it's cute find! However, Maui's most salient qualities, by far, are its natural beauty, beaches and people -- the food, notsomuch. Kula Bistro isn't the most economical place to satisfy your cravings and my rating is more of a 3.5 for the food, but the service and and atmosphere are great, so that makes it a 4. I had the wagyu meatball pasta ($27.95) and a slice of mascarpone pistachio cake. I requested to change the pasta from spaghetti to pappardelle. The pasta temp was just shy of al dente/springy enough. The meatballs were definitely tasty, though, but had a touch too much ligament/fat bits for my taste (personal preference). The pistachio cake was tasty, but $10.95 a slice! *wipes sweat from brow* No prices listed on the bakery display, but my fault for not asking before ordering -- my eyes were hungry! Lunch entrees range from $18 for a veggie focaccia sandwich, $30 for pasta/mains with meat, $40 for specials. So the food is not cheap, but you'll enjoy a calm, nice meal if you come here. Note: Extra 4% added to bill if you pay with card. read more

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