Love the convenience of a Kula restaurant. Great meal and dessert choices- a little something for everyone. Most Friday and Saturday nights you will be waiting for a table- because the place is packed. As your sitting the owner can be seen standing and watching or helping with water, plates, whatnots. He might walk past your table and greet people he knows robustly with cheer then glance your way with sternest. It does feel a bit awkward... Kind of like your not in the cool club or something. But not to worry- if you stand up and choose a yummy dessert from the display cooler you will forget about awkward table greetings. Get the pork egg rolls- yum! It's clean and a great upcountry meal. Enjoy! read more

We were really excited about this place but the food was not nearly as good as we were hoping. I had the Chinese chicken salad which was accessorized with somewhat stale wonton chips. My husband ordered a burger which overall was very good along with the fries. Sadly, the dessert was dry and not even palatable! I ordered the red velvet cake which didn't even have the right ratio of cream cheese frosting. I've never handed a dessert back! Overall, if it wasn't for the good service and good coffee I would have given them 2.5 stars. read more

One of the best meals we have had in Maui. We stopped for lunch and had the plate lunch - stuffed fish, with fresh vegetables, rice, and light but tasty sauce; everything was DELICIOUS. Very interesting food. Great presentation. Good service. Limited parking. Nice but not fancy atmosphere. read more

Food never gets better than this place! Service is always excellent and the menu is extensive with a 5* given to each and every item! Get there early as you usually have a wait if you don't ......its THAT good! read more

Great restaurant up country. We visited with family that lives in Wailuku. My brother is a concierge at one of the large resorts and guests have been telling how great this place is. Everyone enjoyed the delicious, generously sized portions. The chef has great street cred, and we recommend Kula Bistro over the "must visit" restaurants on other parts of the island. read more

A lady who works at the lavender farm recommend this restaurant so we decided to try it out... we were glad we did. It was very good. We had shrimp scampi, mac n cheese with lobster and the special. Everything was good. We also had a coconut cream pie and flourless chocolate cake that were so delicious that I did not want to eat it all so I could take some back to the condo. I am only giving it a 4 star and not 5 because it's a bit pricey but I would recommend it if it's in your budget Go check it out! read more

Kula Bistro - Italian Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

The best food I've had on Maui. Everything was delicious!can't wait to return!! Mahalo!

Local breakfast/brunch place! Lots of space and seating, very relax and lazy vibe. As other yelpers mentioned, perfect after viewing the sunrise at Haleakala! Refuel! Egg benedicts are otherworldly! Huge portion, beautifully plated, and Kula Bistro uses baguette instead of English muffin! I am not really a fan of English muffin, so I totally approve the change ;D The coffee bean are local Maui coffee as well. A very satisfying meal, and we are totally okay to have food coma after waking up at 3am for sunrise read more

Just went to this country gem. For our anniversary My husband had a delicious pasta I think it's homemade and I have the rack of lamb and OMGyummy Ness you can bring your own bottle to wonderful desserts too many hard to choose read more

Couldn't figure out where we wanted to eat for brunch & my boyfriend just decided to drive up to Kula. We ended up at the Kula Bistro & I must say that the scenic drive was worth it! We got there around 11am, hoping to catch them for breakfast, but they were really busy, so we decided to wait until lunch was being served. The staff are really friendly and make you feel so welcome! They always checked up on us & making sure everything was ok. The food took a little long, but of course you'll expect that when transitioning from breakfast to lunch. The wait for our food was worth it! We had the crab cakes and bruschetta for appetizers. The crab cakes had so much flavor & went well with the sauce that it came with on the plate! The bruschetta was topped with pesto, mozzarella cheese, tomato & balsamic vinaigrette... Omg, so good! For lunch, my boyfriend had the rib eye. I took a bite and the meat was so soft and juicy! I had the vodka pasta with scallops and shrimp. The "pink sauce" was delicious! I highly recommend this place to locals and tourists! You will not be disappointed at all! read more

Kula Bistro - Lunch time at Kula Bistro! - Italian Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

We stopped here on the way down from a day at Haleakalā. We split the pork egg rolls which are HUGE and have so much flavor I just love pulled pork and I was impressed. I ordered the Caesar salad with grilled Mahi and it came with two pieces of Parmesan garlic bread. The fish was juicy and flavorful the only thing I would have changed is the lettuce was cut too small in my personal opinion but no true complaints. We got 4 different desserts to go and the carrot cake was divine. This place is a hidden gem that everyone must try while in Maui! read more

This is a great little casual island-style restaurant with a huge menu so there is sure to be something for everyone. There were three of us in our party. We loved the fact that we could bring our own wine to enjoy with dinner with no corkage fee. One of us ordered the Chinese chicken salad and he loved it. I had the vegetable lasagna. It was absolutely delicious and a huge portion. I ended up having to bring part of it home. My husband ordered the kahlua pork panini. Unfortunately it wasn't fully hot when it was served so he ended up having to send it back to be rewarmed which didn't make him real happy. That was the only negative thing we could say about our experience. We will give it another try. read more

OMG this a must stop place on Maui. The Lobster and Shrimp Mac and Cheese is amazing. Rich and tasty with lobster and shrimp. My wife loved the Monchong over sautéed spinach with grilled vegetables. We ended the meal with dessert. Banana Cream pie and Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake. The staff was extremely friendly, especially Craig! read more

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A very casual, low-key diner with possibly the best meals on the island! Beautifully displayed and thoughtfully creative combinations. I had the seared Ahi special and my sister had the grilled Mahi Mahi special. Both were fantastic. We even made sure to go back the next night for the cheesecake! The restaurant is BYOB, so bring along your favorite pairing wine and enjoy! Service staff is very friendly. All around, great experience! read more

Last month in July, during our family's week long stay in Maui, Kula Bistro was the PERFECT lunch stop after the drive over from Kaanapali and a morning visit to the Ali'i Kula Lavender Farm...there, we enjoyed one of the BEST meals, with great service, during the entire week. It was another "can't miss" recommendation from the concierge at The Whaler, and we're so happy we made this stop....we could not have been more satisfied by whatever "passed our lips and into our mouths"...literally and figuratively...from our shared starters of Bruschetta and Calamari Steak Pupu, to each of our entrees...Veggie Lasagna for daughter #1, the Bolognese pasta for daughter #2, my wife's Bistro Steak Sandwich, and my Crab Cakes Panini...the consensus on who had the best....a FOUR-way tie...!!! Now that we know where to find you, we'll be BACK FOR MORE on our next trip to Maui...!!! read more

This place is so amazing! Food is delicious and and service was just as impressive! Very pretty on the inside of the restaurant too. We got the shrimp, crab, spinach frittata, mani mahi Benedict and 1 buttermilk pancake (large pancake so it is big enough to share). Yummy all around! read more

Kula Bistro - Italian Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

Hidden gem in Kula! Stopped here for breakfast after watching the sunrise at Haleakalā and we were pleasantly surprised at how amazing this place is. We ordered the Crab Cakes Eggs Benedict, Fried Rice, Plain and Macadamia Nut Pancakes and every dish was delicious. Also the 100% Maui coffee was hot, fresh and refillable which was a plus. All in all this is definitely a must stop for breakfast if you are in the area. read more

Aloha Hawaiian Islands. I seen this place on Island tour and it was a must try. Absolutely delicious. We will make sure and stop in on our way home. I love Hawaii aloha read more

When my friend said this was our ONLY option for food while touring Kula, I was very afraid, especially since my breakfast didn't go so well. I hesitantly entered this place and was pleasantly surprised by the friendly service. We sat down and ordered a margarita pizza, veggie lasagna and stuffed mushroom. Everything we ordered was very yummy! I was happy to see that they had veggie friendly items on their menu too! If I'm ever in the area touring again and need something to eat, I'll definitely stop by! read more

We were passing through the area and needed to stop for lunch. Yelp pointed us in the direction of Kula Bistro. We were not disappointed! We were seated immediately, although we arrived during the lunch hour. It wasn't too crazy inside, and the service was fast and great! I ordered the Bistro Salad which i HIGHLY recommend. It was one of the freshest, most delicious salads that I have had in a while. The addition of the grilled vegetables was fantastic, and made it very unique. I added the Seared Ahi, which was a bit pricey, but if you're not on a budget it was well worth it! Dr. Andrew ordered the burger with bacon. The burger and the fries were both delicious, and the servings were large. The bun was soft and fresh! It is also BYOB and there is a market right across the street where you can go buy a beer. I really recommend Kula Bistro. The food is super fresh and good, the prices aren't too too bad (especially considering the high quality), and the service is fast and pleasant! read more

Absolutely delicious food and super friendly customer service. Everyone was pleasant and accommodating in every way. Be warned the portions are very big so come hungry! read more

Absolutely amazing food. The pasta is 5 stars. Worth the drive. If heading to/from Haleakala it's a must stop.

We tried the dry mein and the hamburger steak here. Both were mediocre. They weren't bad or anything. It's just that we've had better versions elsewhere. The service (neither stellar nor horrible) and the price (about $12 per person) were also average. read more

Found this using the Yelp app while driving back from Hana (did the whole loop!). Glad we made the stop. Our server was friendly and everything we had was delicious including the monchong fish specials and paninis. Fish was perfectly cooked and their focaccia was fantastic! Dessert is must too! BYOB - You can easily purchase beer, wine, etc. at the small market across the street. read more

Brought family here for dinner Friday night. Wait was 15 minutes to get seated, service from Tammy was awesome. The Ahi steak special with molokai sweet potatoes was tremendous; perfectly cooked medium rare! Everyone in our party was satisfied with their dinners. We also ordered the mango-lilikoi cheesecake and a lilikoi gelato bomb; both desserts were excellent! Highly recommend read more

Great food and value! The highlight was the calamari...so tender and prepared to perfection. The desserts were tasty...Sugar Beach Bake Shop and Leoda's are still my favorite though. Be forewarned that the portion on the pasta dishes is enough to share unless you're a big eater! Wish this place was closer to town, but love these local gems! read more

My boyfriend and I order take out pizza from these guys twice a month, and dine here for special occasions. Nothing beats their food, vibe, and killer ingredients. I love you Kula Bistro!!! read more

Great local fresh fish. My wife had grilled Chong (Monchong) on a salad and I had a chong plate lunch with rice and sauteed spinach & zucchini. Great food and very attentive service. read more

I have heard rave reviews from my local friends. For the breakfast crowd they have a killer bakery and fresh pastries and a solid menu to the lunch folks many say it has the Best burger on Maui. So I chose dinner... They only take reservations for 6 or more so I went with my wifee on my bday and it was a solid experience. BYOB is a PLUS on maui since county rules state if they sell you cannot bring. Menu more italian food then anything else. Not sure where Yelp calls it american... but oh well just note it is mostly an italian affair at dinner with lots of other local favorites (saimin, steak, etc.) Started with a Caprese Salad and it was AWESOME! I had the special Lobster ravioli with shrimp and cherry tomatoes in sauce. Wife had the crab panini. All was top notch excellent... Desert I had the blueberry strudel which was likely from that morning and although good it should have been heated. all in all I am coming back! read more

I'm so torn about loving this place! I grew up down the street, and was a regular staple at cafe 808... roast pork and ono ala shane were my faves! I was heartbroken to see them closed, but decided I needed to at least give this new restaurant a shot. My first experience was at dinner... it looked so different from the greasy diner vibe of 808, they definitely classed it up quite a bit to have an airy plantation-style vibe. The menu was a lot more "fancy" than I anticipated, and I was pleasantly surprised at how delicious my creamy sundried tomato / scallops pasta was! Mmmmmmm. Not sure how long this will go, but it was BYO wine, which went along lovely with the food. Second experience was brunch, where I took my boyfriend to try his very first loco moco. Talk about awesome! This was the classiest loco moco I've ever seen, and delicious as well. I got a waffle, which was also very good. They have a huge selection of yummy desserts, I need to try all of them. Only thing I would say is that it's slightly pricier than I expected... but otherwise I was very happy with my experiences. read more

On our way back from the Summit, enjoyed a fabulous meal to calm our nerves. Great food, great service. The view after dinner was also lovely at sunset. read more

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We went to this restaurant on our way to Haleakala and it was a great find! It had many fish and vegetarian options on the menu. It is popular and there was a waitlist, but the wait was only 15-20min. We ordered the fish sandwich and the vegetable lasagna - good sized portions and well made! They had a great selection of cake slices as well for those with a sweet tooth. The service was excellent and the prices were reasonable given its popularity, location, and being on Maui. read more

The Kula Bistro has the best food on Maui hands down. Their pasta is some of the best I've ever had. They have top notch service and the desserts are to die for. If you haven't tried this place you definitely should. read more

We went tonight for a family dinner and although we had to wait well over an hour to be seated the service and the food were right on point. We had everything from pasta to the specials and all of it was plentiful and delicious. We ended the night with lilikoi and key lime bars...WOW!! Our server, Matthew, did an awesome job and made sure our drinks/water were filled and our food was delivered promptly. Will definitely be back!! read more

Great portions and delicious, fresh meal! Great lunch spot when exploring Kula. Coconut shrimps (app) with taro was yum yum yum! And the generous salad with both fresh and roasted veggies satisfied my craving for some greens. read more

Kula Bistro never disappoints! The staff are kind and attentive, making sure every need is met and every question is answered. When your food arrives, you can tell the chef takes pride in the quality of taste and beauty of preparation. Kula Bistro has become one of our new favorite restaurants on Maui! read more

Was introduced to the Kula Bistro by a local artist in Makawao Town. Bistro is definitely off the beaten track so mostly local patrons. Italian fare with generous portions and all 4 dishes we ordered were quite tasty with good visual appeal as well. The Shrimp & Scallop with vodka sauce was a 2-meal portion for most people when a good number of medium-sized shrimps and scallops cooked just right...I took home at least half. My fellow dinners had the Ahi Fresh Catch of the day which was shared by two people and the Honey Chicken was also enjoyed with left-over chicken as there were 3 pieces of chicken as well as Mac and Rice. The Caprice Salad came with huge slices of tomatoes and decent sized Buffalo mozzarella with a lovely dressing served on a bed of greens. Decor of restaurant is quite simple, so go for a great meal at a reasonable price (entrees $12-$30). The bonus is you can BYOB your own wine, and the server was quite nice about opening the bottle for us which we purchased across the street at the market. They don't stock wine glasses, so drink Italian style out of tumblers if you don't want to bring your own wine glasses. The desserts looked amazing, but we were so full we couldn't manage it. Next time, I'd like to try one of their pizzas and make it to dessert. read more

I have fallen in love with Kula Bistro! I live in town but make the trek up to Kula just to have a meal here. The sandwiches are delicious, the portions are generous, and the service is friendly. I always try to save room for dessert, but the food is so tasty that I normally end up finishing my food and taking some dessert to go. I love the crab cake sandwich, my friend insisted they had the best burger she's every tasted, and I've tried a few appetizers that were good. I'd recommend the scallop appetizer as well as the little flat bread, both will not disappoint. My parents drove up to try their breakfast and have since returned a bunch of times. read more

My boyfriend and I came here after coming down from Haleakala. We weren't expecting to find it since it was right among all the residential homes. It was a pleasant surprise. We ordered the pork egg rolls and they were so great! Really could tell they were homemade and fresh. They don't serve and alcohol but the waitress suggested to go across the street to the general store to buy a bottle of wine - no corkage fee. That was great and so easy! My boyfriend ordered the beef tips pasta and I ordered the veggie pesto pasta. They were HUGE portions and such a deal for the price. We took the leftovers home and had them for another meal. The biggest decision of the day was what to order for dessert! Holy Moly! We sat right next to the dessert case and stared at them all evening and still couldn't decide after the whole meal. After much debate and discussing with the waiters, we went with the Tiramisu, cream horn and the peanut butter cheesecake. No we didn't eat them all at one sitting, but took two of them home for the next day. They were all SO amazing! I highly recommend sharing the Tiramisu! All around a wonderful experience and wish we were staying closer to this place so we could have found it earlier in our trip! read more

Perfect breakfast stop after watching the sunrise on Haleakala. They serve good local dishes & 100% Maui coffee. Everything seems made in-house & their baked desserts are perfect. Kudos for the cream horn. Love it! This was my second time here and it's definitely becoming a must stop when I'm in this part of the island. read more