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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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

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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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

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

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

Good! Dinner in house tonight and it was really nice! Much improved from our last several meals which had me absolutely shaking my head at the inconsistency and poor food. New ownership? Or new attitude!? The food is plentiful, and very well executed. Our table had the special stuffed artichoke, the salmon salad special with lilikoi dressing (my dish), a prime rib sandwich, a hamburger and fries, and a spaghetti and meatball dish. No complaints! The salmon on my salad was cooked perfectly, and the salad was colorful and gorgeous to look at. I didn't care for the dressing, too sweet for me, but overall it was a real nice dinner for a hot Summer evening. I'm excited to find Kula Bistro has turned a new leaf! Looking forward to returning to our popular neighborhood eatery again real soon! read more

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Frittata was delicious took 1/2 to our home for the week since it was so big! Definitely would recommend and the service was excellent!

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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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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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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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

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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(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

Service was outstanding as usual, being locals this is our favorite restaurant, however the six of us were very disappointed that they removed the macadamia crusted Mahi-mani from the menu. It has been our favorite for many years. They should seriously consider breaking this dish back on the menu or consider having it an off the menu item for those that request it. read more

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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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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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 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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I moved to Kula 12 months ago and have made this my regular go-to Good food Good value Great staff 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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Must be understaffed, service was not at the level, meal was incorrect, no beverage services and the wait staff are too busy checking their phones then to tend to customers. Hope this was a one time issue. read more

Nice little spot at an out of the way location. If you're not planning on dining here, you'd never drive past it. Had the lobster Mac and cheese, good sized piece of lobster. It was good, but could've been hotter. Also had the crab cakes, also good without too much filler. Good service. read more

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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One of the best lunches we've had on our trip so far. Food was amazing and I definitely recommend the Kula Burger and the S'mores Sundae Cake. Our server, Liz was super friendly and the service was really fast for the amount of people there. The actual restaurant is very cute and spacious. The bathrooms were clean and nice. We went to an expensive inclusive restaurant last night and this place beat the doors off of it for 60% less $$$. You should 100% stop here if you're in the area. You won't regret it. read more

Kula Bistro - S'mores Sundae Cake - 10/10 - Italian Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

After 39 years on Maui my wife and I finally made it to Kula Bistro. Cute little italian restaurant with outdoor seating as well. It was terrific!! The food we had, the calamari (my Chinese wife's expertise) was delicious as was the Pesto pasta and Wagyu Bolognese which were both huge servings. We brought a nice bottle of Barolo with no corkage charge and shared a glass with our outstanding waiter Matthew. We eat out 200 nights a year and he was so good at his job that we asked him if he had worked in some large urban center to hone his skills. He had not but is as good a server as we have ever had. Just a terrific night all round and we will be back soon. Oh, we could not resist getting the caramel turtle oreo cheesecake and raspberry peach crisp to take home with us. They were delicious! read more

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Delicious large plate portions! Definitely recommend! Breakfast was so so ono, dinner options are just as good! Great service, kept our breakfast coffee cup full throughout our meal! Large indoor and a covered outdoor lanai, both are very nice. The tables are a bit small for the large meal plates, but that's minor compared to the amazing meal. Also recommend the pies...there's always room for ice cream pie read more

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It was our first time here and our friendly server, Kylie, helped us to decide which entrees to order. We hit the jackpot -- the seared salmon and prime rib sandwich were delicious and well seasoned. We'll be back. read more

Kula Bistro - Prime Rib Sandwich with French Fries - Italian Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

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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

What a great breakfast find!! Everything homemade. Pancakes were the best we've ever had. The staff was very accommodating to make our son some French fries. Highly recommend you visit here. And if parking is tough, there is a grass lot behind the general store available to park. Mahalo! read more

Benny our server led us to the best crab cakes and most delicious seafood risotto this afternoon! A hidden gem, byob to make it even more enjoyable ! read more

Had an incredible breakfast-brunch here. Everything was delicious. We got desserts to go for later that night and immensely enjoyed our eclairs and cheesecake. read more

Lovely restaurant with delicious mains and incredible desserts! We stopped in on a recommendation from a vendor we met at a craft fair in Lahaina and it did not disappoint! We had just come from visiting Haleakalā. We weren't very hungry but wanted to stop to give it a try. We had the coconut shrimp, best I've ever had, and each got a piece of cake! If we had more time on the island we would definitely be back! The service was great. We were greeted, sat, and watered promptly. They do offer byob of beer and wine which is a nice option for those interested. read more

Kula Bistro - So many cake, pie, bar options to choose from. (Not pictures are the ice cream cake and sorbet options) - Italian Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

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Best place to eat in Maui! I don't know if I've ever had a meal so satisfying than the one i had here. Ever! The $56 rack of lamb is a damn Rack-o-Lam Y'all! They really mean rack on their menu! This dish, served with mash and spinach, complimented by their baguette style sourdough, is comparable to the same dish at the Bellagio in Las Vegas - only that one ran you $150+ and was quarter the portion. Get it medium well. Trust me! Their steak and lobster are huge. Price is very reasonable. Fantastic hole in the wall. Away from all the traffic of life. Then head up to the skies and enjoy the sunset over the clouds. Perfect! Waiter was a cool cat. Pies and other pastries ready to go. You're welcome. read more

Kula Bistro is amazing! In my opinion, it has some of the best food in Maui. The staff is super friendly, the service is great, and the place was recently renovated and the ambiance is beautiful read more

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

I never have pictures when I eat here because I scarf this delicious food down. Their lamb meatball pasta dish is always a favorite. We usually order it ahead and bring it up to Haleakala for some pasta in the sky. There's indoor and outdoor seating available and the staff are always nice. This place will always hold a yummy place in my heart! read more