I love bringing my visitors here because there's something for everyone on the menu! I love their high quality fresh ingredients in every dish and I'm always sure to take a peek at their dessert bar prior to being seated so I know what to save room for! Portions are massive and I love eating my leftovers for lunch the next day! read more

Kula Bistro - Creamy Vodka Pomodoro with Jumbo Scallops, Shrimp & Spinach - Italian Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

Liz was a great server! We had the most delicious meal here. Such a cute location, we sat outside which was a good recommendation from the hostess. If you are coming from the other side of the island it is worth the short drive. Best meal of our vacation :) read more

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

I went here for valentine's and it was amazing. The service was fast, kind and relatable. I got the Valentines special, venison meatballs with gnocchi. I'm just sad to say it's a special, because that was the best pasta I've ever had at a restaurant. read more

Kula Bistro - Venison meatballs, with gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

Food: 4.5. Came by for lunch because we were in the area and my cousin recommended the place. Place was busy but we were seated promptly. I ordered their prime rib sandwich with fries. Food came out timely and at right temperature. Everything was very good. Meat was tender and flavorful, especially with the au jus. Fries were crispy and seasoned well. Definitely a reorder in the future. Staff was friendly and helpful. Place is basic in ambiance but very comfortable. I did not notice outside seating. read more

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Parking at Kula Bistro is street parking. The bistro is big with plenty of seating indoor and outdoor and there's 2 restrooms available. The customer service at Kula Bistro is outstanding. Great vibes, great smiles, super friendly!!! We ordered the crab cake panini - very delish. My son didn't care for his grilled cheese. The fries here at Kula Bistro are amazing! And the banana chocolate frozen treat reminded me of mud pie but with a taste of banana. Super good!!! read more

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Kula Bistro is a favorite breakfast place on Maui. They are strict when it comes to getting breakfast service. You have to be there by 10:15 am to get breakfast otherwise you are turned away. Loco moco was our favorite - we tried with both white rice and friend rice. Fried rice was an expensive add on and lacked flavor and was lackluster in comparison. Waffles didn't have much flavor but fried chicken was crunchy and flavorful. read more

Kula Bistro - Fried Chicken and Waffles - Italian Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

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This place was remarkable. The food was outstanding spaghetti and meatballs like eating in Italy. The desserts are just one after another amazing service. What can I say? Benny has a mystical smile that has you wanting to just stay and enjoy the amazing atmosphere of this special find read more

Always our go to for our hungry gastronomic craves whenever I am home, either visiting parents or friends.This hot local/visitor spot never disappoints. Everyone shares that Aloha spirit with their customers which I love. Will always be back read more

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Extremely disappointing experience from start to finish. Our table was never checked on, and the drinks ordered for my children were completely forgotten. No apology or compensation was offered. The food took a long time, the fries were cold, and my own meal and my child's burger were not good. Additionally, the bathroom was dirty, and the overall ambiance of the restaurant was unpleasant. The wait for a table was long, only to be left frustrated and disappointed. What's most concerning is how the owner handled the complaint afterward. Rather than taking accountability, they blamed me for not "raising concerns with management" during the visit, despite no staff being available and my children being overwhelmed. I had to flag someone down just to leave. Calling that outcome "fair and consistent" says a lot about how this business is run. Mistakes happen. Dismissiveness and lack of accountability are a choice. I won't be returning. read more

Fantastic food! We had the coconut shrimp (best I've ever had!). The Mahi sandwich was fabulous and the salmon salad was fantastic! But the lilliqoi citrus bar blew my mind! I'm coming back for sure! read more

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Staff were nice, portions are big, bummer that it wasn't tasty. We ate Loco Moco, frittata and pancakes, only the pancakes were decent. We all felt quite ill after as well. Wouldn't come back. read more

Don't leave Maui until you have tried Kula Bistro. Everyone who works there is delightful and the food is delicious. We enjoyed the spaghetti (as good as homemade and a huge portion) and the crab sandwich on focaccia (one of the best I've had). The dessert selection and quality is outstanding. We have a new favorite Maui restaurant and after eight weeks ,we've tried many that were recommended to us. We will definitely be back! read more

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I remember this space as formally Café 808. It's transformation into the Cool. Bistro is simply astounding. What a wonderful place to eat, with amazing food and fantastic service. Two thumbs up! Highly rated by us! read more

I've been ordering takeout for a long time... and I always order the cheese curds appetizer, today it was half the size of the usual portion, yet the same process. I'm sorry because that is a drastic change. read more

Our family enjoyed our dinner. **Food: 4.5/5**: We shared all the dishes and appreciated the attentive service, including extra plates to share. The spaghetti with Wagyu beef meatballs and Bolognese sauce was a hit, with chunks of tomatoes, mushrooms, and basil that gave it a home-cooked feel. The lobster mac and cheese was delicious, with perfectly cooked lobster and a creamy, cheesy sauce. The bone-in aged ribeye was good, though we weren't fond of the peppercorn mushroom sauce and were glad we requested it on the side. The creamy mashed potatoes were addictive, and the fresh bread had an excellent crust. The clam steamer was okay; the black bean sauce was underwhelming, and a few clams were gritty. Portions were generous. We shared a strawberry cheesecake, which had a rich strawberry flavor throughout rather than just slices on top. I managed a small bite before the kids finished it off. **Service: 5/5**: The service was quick, attentive, and friendly. Our son drinks a lot of water, and they refilled our glasses multiple times without us needing to ask. **Ambience: 4.5/5**: The restaurant, while having many tables, felt quaint with enough space between them so we didn't feel cramped. read more

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In the mood for pasta, ordered their Chicken Parmesan and rate it a 9 Grill Ahi with purple mash potato and salad rate 8 Known for its large portions, the chicken parm didn't disappoint and took home one-third. Ahi wasn't overcooked which would have been sent back otherwise. Great waiter. I recall on one occasion about 3 years ago, I had a large piece of Monchong and it was flavorless. Didn't see it on the menu which may be good for unsuspecting guests. Otherwise, have always been satisfied at Kula Bistro and recommend it to friends and tourists. read more

This is of our go to stops every time we visit Maui. Great service, inviting ambience and terrific food...much of it is locally sourced. My husband and I shared the Lilikoi Salmon Salad and the fresh bread appetizer to have with the salad. The bread tasted fresh baked. The herb butter that it came with was delicious. The salad though. It was the bomb! A symphony for your taste buds. Even my husband who "doesn't like green food " couldn't get enough of this wonderful salad. We will be back on our next visit for sure. read more

Kula Bistro - Lilikoi Salmon Salad - Italian Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

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Food (5/5): Our group ordered the Prime rib sandwich, crab cake panini, Reuben, and matcha dream cake. The prime rib sandwich and crab cake panini that we ordered was really good. The prime rib steak in the sandwich had good tasting meat. It was a bit messy to eat with the garnish on top easily falling off but overall quite good. The crab cake panini was solid as well. It could've used a bit more seasoning but it was good. The matcha dream cake was also good and was made of ice cream. Service (5/5): They were quick to seat us, take our order and food came out quite fast too. They also checked up on us frequently and refilled water. Overall good service. Ambiance (5/5): A very nice sit-down restaurant in a jungle suburb area. Plenty of seating, very clean and not many insects inside. The road to get here has a lot of winding roads but it's a good spot to go to after coming back from Haleakalā National Park. read more

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A nice place to find when you looking for food in the mountain. Their desserts were worth the drive. We tried the artichoke, prime rib sandwich on Rye bread, and the shrimp scampi. There's inside and outside dining. read more

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When there's only a few restaurants close to your Kula B&B this is a suitable place. They have deli pastries and coffee, as well as a menu...and decent food, just nothing to write home about in my opinion. Salads were fresh menough and food was served quickly. The main problem is there's no reservations, so you wait a half hour for a table...but again, it's one of only a few choices in the area, especially since Kula Lodge is closed. Ambiance is pleasant. read more

(Late review from September - October 2022) I ordered the Bistro Burger with no cheese for dinner here. The fries were crispy and soft. The beef patty was juicy and cooked a nice medium rare. This restaurant also has steak, paninis, sandwiches, salads, pasta, and pizza. read more

Kula Bistro - Bistro Burger with no cheese. - Italian Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

I do lunch here with my bestie regularly. Food is always delicious, but we have a hard time ordering anything other than the crab cake sandwich because it is so good. We usually bring a bottle of wine and they are very accommodating. Staff is friendly and accommodating, even when they're super busy. Docked one star as there is no view, but the service and food make up for that anyway. read more

Food very tasty and service was excellent The plate of prime rib is huge you can share with 2 person lol read more

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This place does feel like out of nowhere atleast if you are coming from Halekala national park side. Just 1 min far of restaurant - you won't see a single person but once you reach this place- parking lot is full and this place is jam packed. We reached there pretty late (30 min before closing) but they were able to get us a table and serve the food. Food was definitely worth trying. The house salad itself is like a big delicious meal. Creamy pasta is rich with taste. The portion size is big so make sure you order accordingly. Excellent service. Oh and lot of the people were stopping by for their bakery. I have not seen a bakery inside a fine-dine Italian restaurant. Apparently it was famous. Couldn't try any dessert as we were super full, might try next time. read more

Kula Bistro - Creamy pesto with grilled seasonal vegetables - Italian Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

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Absolutely the best restaurant on Maui!! big portions , great Vibes and service is amazing! The new breakfast menu... to die for! The ramen, lemon ricotta pancake, fried chicken with a ube waffle, and the smoked fried chicken and grav..... so good! read more

Always a good time at Kula Bistro. Servers are very friendly and well trained. Food is very generous in portions and always smacks. Biggest drawback is you can't make reservations so hope and pray when you get there you won't have to wait too long - if you do Moriharas is across the street and you can always sneak a small bite while you wait. (PS that's also where you get your BYOB provisions.) At least you're upcountry, great views nearby and the air is crisp and clean. :) read more

We had a fantastic meal! The service was outstanding and every dish that our family had was really delicious! We had Mahi mahi, lobster mac, creamy pomodoro with seafood, shrimp scampi and wagyu meatloaf and would recommend them all! I am also on a low sodium diet and they were easily able to make adjustments to accommodate me! Great desserts too! read more

We stopped here after working an appetite waiting for the sunrise at the top of Haleakala. When we got here, we were definitely hangry! This cute lil breakfast spot is family owned and staffed. We love supporting local! We walked in and we're welcome with virtually no wait time for our party of 5. My go to is crab cake Benedict's anywhere that serves them and I have to say these were by far my favorite. Their crab cakes are very flavorful. I like the toasted baguette that they were on and their homemade hollandaise is magnificent. I was unaware that potatoes meant French fries or I would have gotten another type of starch. We also enjoyed their fried rice and pancakes. For beverages we enjoyed their cappuccino and hot chocolate. read more

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I'm giving this place 5 stars even though I was slightly disappointed in my sandwich. We were told we would have a 10-15 min wait but it was only about 2 minutes. The service was great and quick. It's a cute little place seemingly in the middle of nowhere. We ordered the crab cakes which were delicious. They were more ball shaped which I think makes the insides a little mushy but the flavor was so good I didn't care. My husband ordered the meatloaf and I had serious meatloaf envy! Meatloaf was ginormous and I kept sneaking bites. 5 stars for sure! I ordered the mahi sandwich on focaccia. The sandwich had great flavor but the fish was way undercooked for my liking. The foccacia was soft and the fish was super soft so there was a lot of soft without any real crunch. I'd give it a 3.5/5. We had Caesar salad with the sandwich was was 5/5! We ended the meal with carrot cake which was delicious. Despite the sandwich not being amazing I would come back in a heartbeat because everything looked great and there are so many other things on the menu I am confident I would like! read more

We went back for brunch , because our dinner was so good It was even better. We had the big breakfast and the pancakes. Both were excellent. Bacon thick and crunchy. Perfectly cooked. Excellent service again. This place is really good. I hope we make it again. read more

Kula Bistro - Eggscellent. - Italian Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

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Upon further reflection and harassment by my lovely wife, I will change it to a five star review. Also failed to mention how accommodating they were with our one year old and bringing out some nice fresh fruit while we waited read more

Kula Bistro - Mahi-mahi sandwich, Asian bistro salad and bistro house salad - Italian Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

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kula Bistro has alwys been my fav for years! Had not gone in a few months. Went back 5/10/25- for early M- day.. somethings were not the same .. oh well .. will try again read more

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Stopped in for lunch and was not disappointed. My only complaint was that I was so full there was no chance I could even think about having dessert! Staff could not have been more accommodating. Food was delicious and portions were huge. Highly recommend! read more

Kula Bistro always delivers wonderful local cuisine for the neighborhood. Plenty of delicious lunch and dinner options. Desserts are also bountiful with exotic flavors to please your tastebuds. Wait staff are friendly and hard working. The chefs and meal prep folks execute and plate the meals with great details. read more

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I saw this restaurant on a lot of blogs and "places to eat on Maui" lists so I figured we'd make a stop on our way to Haleakala. It wasn't too busy when we stopped and we were seated immediately. We ordered the crab cakes panini and coconut shrimp to share. The coconut shrimp was not as flavorful as we had hoped. The food was pretty average to be honest. I think my expectations were too high because of all the hype around it. However, they gave large portions and it was enough food to fill us up. read more

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Food isn't as good as it was after it was sold. They cannot accommodate diners who can't eat gluten and dairy. If they try, the food is dry and not tasty. Desserts aren't tasty unless you can have gluten and dairy. Asked for many years if they could have coconut ice cream with a dark chocolate sauce, no. Service was great, but if the kitchen staff won't accommodate, what's the point. Won't eat there again and won't recommend them any longer. read more

The food was seriously amazing - I had the vegan veggie pasta with the pesto sauce and i loved it! The only thing I was left confused by is that their prices say "fancy beautiful restaurant" (especially some of the entree items ranging in $40+), while the actual decor speaks more of a "cheap diner in need of a renovation". read more

Upscale dining in the middle of Kula Maui. We have dinner here a few times during our visits to Maui. We like the variety of food and many of their delicious baked goods. The food is served quickly. I would suggest you bring a bottle of wine to pair with the Italian dishes. Sometimes there's a wait involved and parking can be an issue read more

Kula Bistro - Shrimp & Scallops over Penne pasta - Italian Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

This is my favorite restaurant in Maui. We always go out of our way to eat here at least twice during our vacation. Prices are comparable to most restaurants in Maui but food portions and taste is a lot better than many places in Maui. Everything we've had here is sooo good! Breakfast and lunch are both delicious! Macadamia white chocolate pancakes are to dream for. read more

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

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We had an incredible lunch at Kula Bistro. Their menu is diverse and their food delicious. An added bonus is their extensive dessert selections from their case which included various cream pies, cheesecakes and creative desserts like a mango float cake. We saw one patron go up at least 5 times to purvey the goods. Our server was Mama J who was enthusiastic and knowledgable and provided excellent service. The ambience is that of an old Kama'aina store, and the entire staff is attentive and helpful and they work together so well as a team. Lindsey was especially gracious. I enjoyed their special that day which was a humongous pork schnitzel which practically filled the entire dinner plate, perfectly crisp and delicious with steak fries and warm chopped tomatoes. My wife enjoyed her mahi sandwich on toasted rye. We took one of tantalizing desserts home. We would wholeheartedly recommend a stop at Kula Bistro which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week. No liquor is served, but Morihara store is right across the street. They also have their own parking lot. So what are you waiting for? read more