Out of the restaurants I've visited in Maui so far, this one served some tasty food. The quality was definitely there, even if the prices felt a bit high for what we received. Still, I'd give it a solid A- The only real downside was the wait. I had enough time to outline, write, and publish a novel before our server took our order. My family and I did get a kick out of the "Pupus" section of the menu -- easily our favorite part just for the name alone. Overall, it's a semi-family-friendly spot, though having actual kids' menus would've made the experience better. read more

Umalu - Dine at Káanapali Beach. They have pupus! - Hawaiian Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

On our first day in Maui, we arrived at the hotel too early to get into our room, but we came down for lunch while we waited. Service was quick, good was good, and it was nice sitting under the shade and people watch by the pool. I had the hummus plate and it was quite filling. Some veggie sticks would have been a nice addition, though. read more

Umalu - Hummus plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Umalu is the pool side cafe at the Hyatt Regency in Maui. It serves its purpose and has a decent selection. The prices for specialty drinks are around $21 and the menu selections around $25-$29. We were there for lunch and ordered tacos and an ahi sandwich. The drinks were not very strong but were tasty and the meals were good. Not over the top good, but good. I appreciated that we could order from our pool seats or be seated at a table. We chose to be seated at a table near the bar because they had a basketball game playing and we were able to sit in the shade. It's well later out and there seemed to be plenty of servers that were caring for everyone. read more

See all

Bar staff at umalu were great. The nachos were great loaded with jalapeños The drinks were pretty, they're on the sweet side. This bar has games on tv, it's by the hotel pool and beach. Great location read more

See all

Ate at the pool and the food was good. We got a salad and a quesadilla and both were good. The servers were great every day. Service at the bar was fine. A little gruff and more interested in personal conversations with colleagues, but they were still efficient. Their menu for dinner looked interesting and it would probably be a good choice for dinner. read more

See all

I'm going to rate up but would give a 3.5. Stayed at the Hyatt and for lunch this is one of very few options. Service and food is hit or miss after eating and drinking here for 3 days. It's by the pool, so it's pretty relaxed. Prices aren't horrible. A couple of the servers were great. Not a fan of the poke nachos. Poke was salty and non a generous portion. The tacos (minus the tortilla itself ) were a win. Pork, chicken, or fish. Shout out to Rob for making sure we were happy with drinks read more

See all

The service is great, the portions were huge. We ordered the Nacho poke, calamari, and quesadilla, every item came out perfectly read more

Umalu - Calamari, Nacho poke and pulled pork quesadilla - Hawaiian Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Ate numerous lunches here and consumed many beverages as it is located at the Hyatt Regency Maui. For a resort bar/restaurant the food and drinks are very good albeit expensive as one would expect. The giant pretzel hit the spot with the kids poolside every day and the lava flows were amazing under the sun. I had almost every drink on the menu and all were tasty, nothing I didn't like really. The jalapeño margarita and frozen mojito were my favorite's. Ate dinner here our first night and the food was very good, burger was great, pizza really good and the Caesar salad was good too. I recommend Umalu for poolside drinks and lunch but don't look past it for dinner as well. read more

Ambiance is super casual (metallic chairs and tables that feels like a low end cafe) but beautiful views! Food is very overpriced and really not that great/ all fish (kids, tacos) was super dry and overcooked. The only yummy dish from a whole family meal was the daily special ($40-something catch of the day). Everything was super overpriced. I would not go here unless I was in a pinch / had nowhere else to go read more

See all

Ehhh over priced food, under whelming flavors although the brownie dessert was amazing. Ate here twice just due to being in property at the Hyatt. If you can get off property you are always better off so you pay for convenience but lack the outstanding food you should get. I had a pallea type of dish one night that had shrimp and lobster...again nothing to write home about. Had the poke nachos and those were actually decent. Service was nice. Just not worth the price but that's what ya get on property. read more

David and Dallas, especially, make this spot top notch- they bust their a**!!! Superb service, attentive, and a great happy hour!

Ūmalu (shade cast by a cliff), is befitting bc the pool bar at the Hyatt Regency Maui is well shaded. Jun, David & Robert took great care of me. I love good bartenders. Although the prices are very high, I didn't mind bc the service was so good and I was on vacay. I didn't try the food, but others seemed to be enjoying the menu. I'd come back again, but I would be mindful of what I ordered to minimize the cost. read more

Umalu - Casamigos repo w/ soda ($23) brok da kala! - Hawaiian Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

See all

Place needs to get act together especially the check in. Hostess if worked for me she would not as well as the so called manager. When we came to desk and put in name she chose to ignore us the proceed to tell my daughter she had to put on shorts and walked away and never came back. Remind you this is a pool restaurant. Asked for the manager and a person finally came out. Not sure if really a manager but he did tell us she was wrong about dress code. He informed us that some people had reservations which if we would have been told that by the hostess we would have understood we would have to wait but again she just walked away and nothing. Most of the tables were empty and must have been to hard to put two together for the 6 of us. We were told we would have to sit at the end in the grass with no shade if we wanted to eat there which we did. Tables never filled up so kind of feel he was just getting even. In our 30 years of coming here we have never been treated so badly, most of the food was good but not much more than you can order at the pool and be treated better. The servers were good. I know it was hot but they were sweating over the food but again it was hot but need to figure out how not to be dripping sweat on food. Maybe cover it? read more

Stayed at Hyatt Regency for a week and tried poolside and dinner. For dinner, reservations are recommended. It's pretty easy and usually open. Its resort food for resort prices but it does the job and the ambience can't be beat. Service was friendly and attentive. For the service we give it 3.5. read more

See all

The total amount without discounts was $50 something then you ask for kamaaina discounts so they took out 15% that percentage that they took out went to service charge meaning "tips" so basically kamaaina discounts was only .79 cents hahahahahaha what a rip off. So if you guys are doing takeoutt or dining in, tips are already included, so don't add anymore. Unless they go, of course, an extra mile for you. Loud noise, Nice view, goods selection of foods no doubt! read more

Umalu - Hawaiian Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

They have a whole separate vegan menu! It's full Of many plant based options. The food was great. I loved the sauce that came with the vegan fish and chips. Definitely worth a try. So many vegan options to choose from, love that! Great live music and vibes. Service was great as well. read more

See all

Food, service, music and of course the beautiful views make this a top spot in Kaanapali. Well done Westin Resort

Been here on a couple of occasions. I enjoyed their poke nachos with rice subbed instead (pretty much a poke bowl), mahi mahi tacos, and salad with macadamia nuts and watermelon. Service is friendly. Vibes are sunny and nice. It's a very convenient option if you're at the Hyatt, as they also serve you poolside. read more

Umalu - Tacos - Hawaiian Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

By all means this is not a fancy place. It's the poolside bar and restaurant at the Hyatt Regency. However, the convenience was unbeatable and the food/drinks were pretty good overall. They have daily happy hour from 11am-12pm and 4pm-5pm. Their drinks are good but nothing to rave about. We did appreciate them giving us an extra one for free! The Kalua pork nachos hit the spot for lunch next to the pool and were a good shareable size. read more

Umalu - Pele's Lava Flow - Hawaiian Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

See all

Can here for lunch on a Thursday. This is the pool side restaurant for the Hyatt regency resort. Food 4.5/5: we got the pretzel, summer salad and tacos. The pretzel and the salad were both amazing, highly recommend, especially the pretzel. It was light and fluffy and the queso and mustard that came with it were great Ambiance 4/5: outdoor seating, great view of the ocean ok shade but quite hot. Service 5/5: very friendly and helpful, food came out quickly and when we wanted to cancel an order after seeing the portion sizes they were very accommodating. Value 4/5: fairly good value, about similar price compared to other restaurants in Hawaii but portion sizes were huge. We ended up cancelling one of our entrees after seeing the apps. Overall 4.5/5: great location and a bit of a surprise for us since we saw the reviews online weren't flattering but overall a great experience. read more

We stopped by here out of convenience during our stay (it was one of the few places playing NFL playoffs with the sound on) and enjoyed it so much we went back 2 more times during our 4 day trip! Nice view of the beach with friendly staff, tasty drinks and great food! The lychee margarita is delicious (and on happy hour twice a day). Gluten free options (including the fries, corn tortillas, gluten free burger buns, and gluten free sandwich bread) even though not explicitly listed on the menu. We will definitely eat here again. The steak sandwich, adult grilled cheese, and burger were all great. I also lovedddd the hurricane fries! read more

Umalu - steak sandwich (on gluten free bun) - Hawaiian Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

See all

The only reason this is 4 stars was because the weather while sitting outside was not pleasant (REALLY windy and it sprinkled on and off the entire time). Highly suggest the pretzel as an appetizer. It comes with a few different dips that were both delicious. My group really enjoyed the carnivore flatbread (I think 6 people ordered that and loved it). It is large enough for 2 people to share, just FYI. The rigatoncini caprese (pasta) was also very delicious. read more

Food 4 Drinks 3 Service 1 I sat at the bar for a full 7 minutes with 3 bartenders and practically had to wave my arms for them to acknowledge me. All the people that walked up were treated even worse. What's up?? Treat people BETTER. We can go elsewhere. No smiles. No hellos. Are we bugging you? We're here to support your failing economy, without us tourists, you're done. Please train your staff to be more SERVICE oriented. We just want common courtesy. read more

IMHO This restaurant is located within the Hyatt Regency property. We had a Hyatt gift card to redeem and asked if it could be redeemed here. After checking, we were given the thumbs up! Lindsey was our congenial server. Our party of 4 wanted to use up the whole $200 on the card, so we ordered a lot of food!!! In addition to four cocktails, we ordered Ahi Poke Nachos, $24, Fried Calamari, $18, Garlic Parmesan-Truffle Fries, $12, and Fish & Chips, $25 (we substituted onion rings for the fries for an additional $5. (In hindsight, we should've ordered the Dipping Dots for dessert too, $9!!!) The food was exceptional! Everything was hot, fresh, and super tasty! I was so impressed that I told Lindsey that it was probably one of the best meals we've had while in Maui, (and it was our last day there.) Lindsey liked us so much, she brought out a cheesecake dessert w/raspberry sauce, for us all to share! The only problem came when our very old Hyatt gift card was having issues being redeemed. We waited a long time until Nicole, the asst. manager came out and asked if we'd be willing to wait longer for the card to process or use another credit card. I politely said "We'll wait. We've had this card for a long time and specifically came here to finally redeem the card." Thankfully, maybe another 10 minutes went by, and Nicole returned with the good news that the card was finally processed and redeemed. We still had a $13 balance on the card! I thanked Nicole for "sticking with it", and that we appreciated her efforts on our behalf! I highly recommend Umalu for a great meal and fantastic customer service! read more

See all

The food is good and easy to pick up and take down to the pool side where ever you want to go. It's all pricey especially the beverages and I noticed this year service and quantity is gone down. Like half the fries of prior years. And you need to order on a qr code at your spot instead of having a waitress or waiter take your order. Then they just come drop off a bag and never check on you. I definitely tipped much more prior years because they would keep coming to get drink orders etc. Or bring water. You do it all yourself now. read more

Umalu is located within Hyatt Regency, with a view of the property pool and beach. We were served quickly and our server Maria made sure we had more than enough water. We really enjoyed the truffle fries! read more

See all

Came to Umalu the first night we arrived to our hotel, and it was one of the restaurant/bars open later. We had a large group of 8 and they were easily able to seat us all together. It had a pretty view of the pool, and during the day the beach as well! Food was pretty good! I got a vegetable stir fry, loved the sauce on it. If I went again I would have gotten the mushroom flat bread because it looked delicious. For a drink I got the mango banana rush, amazing!! Super sweet so you definitely can only have one of them. read more

Umalu - Bar area - Hawaiian Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

See all

Went here after one of the Nashville Nights concert series, which I recommend but it was advertised that there would be southern-inspired food so I came hungry and instead there was a very limited appetizer menu, so I waited until the end of the show and headed down by the pool to Umalu along with many others including the featured artists. I ordered a fish and chips which was not overly priced for a hotel restaurant in Kaanapali ($28 I believe). 3 large pieces which was enough for me to share and still be full after and very delicious. Im not sure of hours every night, but food was still being served at least until 9:30pm if not 10pm. I'm sure the atmosphere is a little different when it's not right after an event, but I would definitely go back. We used valet parking at the lobby and that was very easy and convenient. read more

We tried Umalu for dinner during our stay at the Hyatt. My husband ordered the Taro burger and I ordered their fish and chips. The food, the ambience, the waves crashing against the shores, it was a paradise Very fast service! read more

Umalu - Hawaiian Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Great Bartenders/Servers, and the drinks and food are delicious. Love the view too! Miss Kiki though.

Great beach atmosphere outdoor dining. Their chicken mochiko was very tasty, also their cheese burger & fries great as well. The toasted coconut beer was delicious. We will be back. read more

It's the kind of good resort food you want when you don't want to leave. It's not just "tolerable". Service is really good, friendly, and attentive. We even added 2 people to our party unexpected so that was nice that they were able to accommodate. Food was good. Nothing too much to rave about, but good for when you're hungry from swimming and lounging. PORTIONS ARE HUGE. You have been told. I got the Mochiko Chicken plate and it was moist but needed more sauce because then it was a little bland/dry. But definitely a good option for when you're in the Hyatt Regency and want good lunch/dinner food. read more

See all

Jhoe was fantastic! She took great care of us and was able to accommodate all our modifications. The flatbread could use less arugula and have more flavor. The steak sandwich was a bit chewy, and while the Wagyu burger was good, it didn't stand out compared to other Wagyu burgers. The grilled cheese was good, and the marinara sauce was excellent! I wish you would bring back the old poke nachos with sweet potato and taro chips; this time around, they weren't that great and lacked flavor. Overall, the service was definitely casual and poolside. I feel like some music and additional shade would enhance the space. Although we initially had some shade, I ended up sitting in the sun for most of the time because the shade shifted. read more

See all

I love Umalu but more importantly I love the service! This is my fav place to order from when I'm by the pool at the Hyatt. Def better than the vacation club menu too read more

The menu may be limited, but every dish is thoughtfully crafted and delicious--especially the vegan and vegetarian options. During our stay at the Hyatt, this quickly became our go-to spot for consistently great food. read more

Considering this is a hotel restaurant with a beach front view, food is fine. It was convenient for us at the end of a day of swimming and snorkeling. The staff is great and friendly. We were disappointed that the Ulalani which used to be adjacent to it is gone. read more

Want solid service? Then find yourself at the bar in RJ's presence. Efficient and friendly, we found ourselves discussing the idea of being residents and coming here to feel involved in the community. Ordered a drink while we waited on our dinner to go. Kids Mac n cheese, 2 Umalu burgers, the Ahi salad, and the Chocolate coconut Cake. Everyone was a happy camper. Everything was delicious and the service was top notch. Excellent drinks, excellent conversation, all of it. Thanks RJ. read more

Umalu's is a dining option at the Hyatt Regency Resort on Maui. My husband and I visited in March 2022, and we stayed at the Hyatt. We dined at Umalu's twice and order some food to-go once while on vacation. I discovered Umalu's as a dining option prior to our trip and made a few reservations which I highly recommend. As you can imagine, Hawaii is a highly visited destination at any time of the year. I strongly encourage planning as far ahead in advance as you can. Most restaurants can be found on Open Table or Google for reservations. For the price, this is an easy dining option for anyone. The quality and quantity of food is just right. Drinks are quite pricey, but again it's a realization that in Hawaii prices are higher. Umalu's is an open-air restaurant right next to the main pool at the Hyatt Regency. There is a large bar where you can drink and dine as well as more casual table seating for reservations. Umalu's is open for lunch and dinner. There is a Happy Hour from 11am-noon and you can get discounted selected mai tai beverages and domestic beers. In our different dining experiences here, we enjoyed the nachos with pork as an appetizer. This is a large serving of food, plenty for a table of four. We also tried the fried calamari and the wood-fired pizza. They only serve wood-fired pizza on select nights during the week, but definitely make sure to try it if you can. We ordered the Hawaiian and the Palace pizzas. I would say 3-4 people can easily enjoy 1-2 pizzas. Overall, this was an excellent casual dining option while we stayed at the Hyatt Regency. read more

See all

Service is slow, but food is in decent quality. Plus, a rare place on this beach where their food matches their price.

Great restaurant located on site at the Hyatt Regency Kaanapali. Dining was outside. There are umbrellas to help with the sun. Wait staff was amazing. Everyone was very helpful. Food was amazing. They have a lunch and dinner menu and a full service bar. We had the Umalu burger with cheddar cheese and a sriracha aioli. We also had the filet mignon with Yukon gold potato purée, broccoli, mushroom bordelaise, caramelized Maui onion and shishito peppers. Everything was super flavorful. We ended up going back to this restaurant several times during our stay. Highly recommend. read more

Umalu - Filet Mignon* - Hawaiian Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

See all