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Hula Grill

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Local(808) 667-6636

2435 Kaanapali Pkwy Ste A3
Lahaina, HI 96761

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Hula Grill
Local(808) 667-6636

2435 Kaanapali Pkwy Ste A3
Lahaina, HI 96761

http://HULAGRILL.COM

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Hula Grill in Kaanapali is a three star Hawaiian restaurant. This place is moderately priced. Know before you go: this place features great views. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere.

User Reviews of Hula Grill

Yelp.com Review - by Nitsua Y.

1.0 of 5 stars. Ug! Avoid the place. Over priced, even for Maui and way under performing. Condescending, rude staff, mediocre food but a nice outdoor setting. We ordered the prix fixe meal to support the Boy...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike B.

2.0 of 5 stars. Ate here several times in Maui - not by choice - outvoted by the rest of the group. Mediocre, overrated, high priced food. I can honestly say - nothing I had was good, the ahi was bland and tasted...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Charles D.

4.0 of 5 stars. This was a dining experience my wife and I loved. The waiter was knowledgeable and friendly. My wife had the lobster tail and after eating the lobster meat began sucking on the shell. Apparently,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Came here drunk and wandering around for food.Stumbled upon this place at like... 10pmish??Can't really remember.We ate out on the patio, sand under our toes.... We had some cocktails. I ate the pork...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by jessica c.

4.0 of 5 stars. We came here at about 7ish on a week night the wait was 45 minutes. From the sounds of other reviews though this seems pretty typical. There are only 3 sit down restaurants in Whalers Village (before...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Journey B.

3.0 of 5 stars. Hula Grill has a great location. Located in the back of Whalers village on the beach. Lovely lunch or dinner spot. Food was okay. I had the Kapulu Joe with mac nut slaw. Isn't anything to rave about....
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Came here on our first night in Maui. Tons of people recommended this place, so we had to give it a shot. It was very busy when we got there at 7pm. We didn't get the prime seats and view that we...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Charlotte R.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is alright, but the atmosphere is better than the food. We went on a Saturday night around 7pm and it was packed. We waited almost an hour for a table. Some of the tables were in the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsey M.

3.0 of 5 stars. The food was good, the location is awesome, but I would have to say that the price is pretty high for the quality. Our waiter was knowledgeable and very friendly, but the food didn't fit the price....
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Bryan B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great place for... just about everything: LUNCH: burgers, etc are great for a great value; DINNER: same ownership as Leilani's and Kimo's, so the quality is top notch; DESSERT: home of the Hula...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dabay H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Gotta go here if you're in the Kaanapali/Lahaina area. Sunsets are unforgettable and being able to dig your toes into the sand while you eat is a big plus!! The food is pricey but the quality is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen G.

1.0 of 5 stars. This place was terrible. I wish I went to Leilani's instead (Leilani's is MUCH better). We had fish and chips (which were mediocre at best) and a BBQ pork sandwich which was terrible. The service was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris C.

1.0 of 5 stars. Not good at all. We ordered a guava drink and it came in a very small wine glass. My 3 year old finished that in less than 60 seconds and I was suppose to shell out another 4 dollars for a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tim W.

2.0 of 5 stars. I found a WAD of hair in my water.... I did get a free desert though! Other than that everything was alright. I felt a little uncomfortable sitting in their open aired restaurant that day. Maybe...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by M G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I had a great fish combo plate that came with two sauces. One sauce was a lemon butter and the other was a coconut sauce. Both sauces were mild enough to actually bring out the fish flavors and not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Bruce S.

2.0 of 5 stars. Great location and good service, but.....the food truly left something to be desired. We were a group of 6, who typically have a good experiences at restaurants, but this was the one meal we did not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mitch W.

4.0 of 5 stars. We arrived at Hula Grill around 7:30pm on a Wednesday (8/12/09) and there was a wait between 45 to 60 minutes. We put our name in and got a pager.We walked around and watched the end of a hula show...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ashley B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Their pulled pork sandwich was the best meal I had at my stay in Maui! Think it was called a "Papalaua Joe" and it came with a unusual tropical coleslaw
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Eat N.

3.0 of 5 stars. Above average for a tourist trap.. gotta love a place that grows some of its own ingredients. But honestly, I wouldn't eat here if I were a local.The Ceviche is just okay... they should NOT include...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mateo M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Was It Worth the Wait...? We were walk-in customers, sans-reservation, and we waited about an hour for dinner. Luckily, the scenery was nice and there were lots of shops to look through and of course,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by leah h.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ate here for lunch, it was great. I got the shrimp and spinach salad, it was delicious. Blue cheese, beets, fresh maui onions, tomatoes, spinach, and shrimp. Being able to stroll in from the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by leslie m.

3.0 of 5 stars. We ate at Hula Grill for dinner this time. The blended banana mac nut liqueur drink is heavenly, but the food... not so much! This time we were a group of six adults with two children, so we were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Eston B.

3.0 of 5 stars. Above-average tourist-class food with reasonable prices given their location. I had the Fish of the Day in some type of "Firecracker" treatment, which lived up to its name as being spicy. We had no...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by N J.

4.0 of 5 stars. We ate at the barefoot grill and will likely return tonight just for the view.1) Only a 20 minute wait2) great view of sunset3) fish and chips were GREAT4) cheeseburger was just okay (Poipu on Kaua'i...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Donal S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Wow one of the best Calamari (Coconut Calamari) we've ever had, and not tiny pieces but big chunks. When I first saw them I thought this will probably be ok at best but it was cooked to perfection! We...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Shirley m.

3.0 of 5 stars. First day we got on the island we head for Hula Grill. Sat at the Barefoot Bar area. Relaxing atmosphere, service was fine and the food was okay. Nothing memorable, seriously, I can't remember what i...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kirsten B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Delicious burger (tasted like it was hand-formed and off your grill in the backyard) and pork sandwich! The atmosphere was cute and casual...right along the beach. Highly recommend (we had lunch, but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Prettylilredhead H.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's good. Exactly what I expected, nothing surprising, which is sort of a disappointment. (if that makes any sense)Fish was good--cooked the way that it was meant to be cooked. Very annoying that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by MIchelle W.

5.0 of 5 stars. So I have vacationed on Maui quite a few times, always have a blast! This time was an exceptional trip. Saturday nights at Hula Grill they have the best live entertainment! This guy Pete De Aquino...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rory D.

2.0 of 5 stars. The bar is nice, the drinks are good, and the sunset is beautiful. The food, however is not too good. I had a steak, which was nothing to justify the price. It was a rib-eye with way too much fat...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by BSC L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Last night we tried the Hula grill and it turns out the restaurant has 2 sections. The first section was where you can order hamburgers and pizza, and the second section was where you could have a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lori R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wow! Wow! Super Wow! We loved this place, and miss it terribly. The food was excellent, fresh, and exciting! We traveled here from Austin and in one week ate here 3 times. I can't say enough nice...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Cin S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Experienced "Aloha Friday" at the Barefoot bar and enjoyed it.There was a guy with a guitar strumming mellow hits (think eagles, jason mraz, etc). Specials on beer and mai tais. We had the crab and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Actually pretty good. It's near the Whaler shops between the Westin and Sheraton right on the beach. I had a Longboard(mmmm, beeeeerrrrrrr) and ordered calamari and Thai chicken pizza. The calamari...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by storm o.

3.0 of 5 stars. Being a Maui born girl, I never thought of visiting this place but having been away from HI for over 10 years, I decided to give this chain a try. My sister and I picked Hula Grill over Leilani's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by James M.

3.0 of 5 stars. They say that Oahu is for food and so far I think "they" are right. After a visit to Black Rock for some snorkeling (saw a giant turtle) stopped in the Hula Grill for some appetizers and drinks and I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Christina W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Visit: Dinner, 8 pm *** Barefoot bar ***Roses: Yummies: appetizer sampler (shrimp, ribs, crab cakes), veggie pizza (spinach, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes), special Arnold Palmer with tropical juices. ...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by LH D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Loved the feet in the sand! Not sure why the little birds that bug you at most restaurants don't at all here! Our wait person reminded us that it was happy hour. We had the kids and took in a good...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dianne M.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Hula Grill is a long time favorite for happy hour. When in Maui we always make it a point to stop by for drinks and appetizers at the bar. My favorite appetizer is the Crab and Macadamia Nut Won...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer F.

4.0 of 5 stars. During our honeymoon in Maui, we visited quite a few great restaurants in Maui, but we cannot particularly forget Hula Grill. My husband started off with the mango bbq ribs appetizer. Maybe 4 ribs...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by joy s.

4.0 of 5 stars. Probably one of the best restaurants in Maui!There are two parts of the Hula Grill- a fancy side (nicer appetizers, steak, fancy pizzas) and casual side (burgers, fries, salads). i sat at both sides...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by J T.

3.0 of 5 stars. Lunch at the Barefoot Bar of Hula Grill is alright. I decided not to kick off the sandals because there's debris and bits of food in the sand. Small birds cruise the tables for scraps too.They do a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tim K.

4.0 of 5 stars. The fish and chips had 6-8 smallish pieces, and a delicious aeoli instead of tartar sauce. I also got tartar sauce on the side, and it was some of the best I've had. There was also mango ketsup, which...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Elizabeth M.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place was awesome! Some friends said we must try it so went for their music and Happy Hour. The music was rocking, our server great, and the food was wonderful. We had hoisin ribs, steak...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Evan M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Beach fare for after some time on the Kaanapali shore. The pizzas and sandwiches were all excellent. The mai tais were tasty and the wait service was friendly.A nice place for lunch just off the sand,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Arlene F.

3.0 of 5 stars. When at Hula Grill, you have two dining options: If you want to be close to the beach (like steps away) the food is casual fare like sandwiches, burgers and salads. If you want to stay in their cozy...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew M.

2.0 of 5 stars. Location - 5 Stars.Food - 1 1/2 Stars.If you are staying nearby, then worth a visit, otherwise, forget it.
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy C.

1.0 of 5 stars. It is kind of cool to sit at a bar barefoot with hard sand under your feet, but that's seriously all this place has going for it. To start with, we missed our table because our hostess neglected to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nina L.

3.0 of 5 stars. They have an awesome location overlooking Kaanapali Beach and sand beneath your feet if you get a seat in the patio area. My fish taco was yummy yummy and I had my husband's fries that were just as...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris A.

3.0 of 5 stars. I give it a 3.5 stars. Being a local for 20 years on Maui I never ate here that many times. But, one year in college my bro started working here as a server so our family ended up eating here more...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Johnny C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Our original desire to eat at the Hula Grill was because my new wife really wanted to have their "Hawaiian Ceviche" or otherwise known as Poisson Cru in Tahitit. We got there sometime after noon, sat...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Melanie D.

2.0 of 5 stars. After some careful thought and consideration, I am awarding 'Hula Grill' 2 stars. I had heard a lot about this place, and was incredibly pleased when my friend and I stumbled upon it this Saturday...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason T.

3.0 of 5 stars. After a stroll down Front St. in Lahaina, it was dinner time. Although there were a handful of recommended restaurants on Front St., the wait was ridiculous (1hr for Kimo's). We decided to go to the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt P.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is great. It's right on the beach with the best place to view the sunset. They have a bar area that serves bar food or you can dine indoors where it's a different dinner menu. The wait...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff H.

1.0 of 5 stars. What a waste of Money. We ate in the dining area which was more formal than the bar and we thought would have better food. Our server was clearly over his job and was taking orders in a "you want...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Marie B.

3.0 of 5 stars. Atmosphere is good because it's right on the beach. Live music improves the ambience.Food is ok...I wouldn't make a special trip to come here. It's conveinient because it was right near our hotel.
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Remy O.

3.0 of 5 stars. Go here for the Forgetting Sarah Marshall Hawaii experience: beach-floor, tiki torches, lots of white people on vacation, Hawaiian-inspired music. There is shockingly no price-gouging as part of the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mona K.

2.0 of 5 stars. Tried this restaurant after a great rave.. but didn't meet our expectation. When greeted, we were asked if we wanted the bar or the dine in, we were into serious mood for great tasting fish, so we...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Leena C.

2.0 of 5 stars. Sorry but I didn't like this place. I'm the type of person who loves to eat good food and was not satisfied with the food here. The place was busy and we had to wait around 20 min...but I think it's...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Meredith M.

3.0 of 5 stars. We ate here twice during our vacation. The first time, we ate at the Barefoot Bar. I had the fish taco and my husband had the fish and chips. I wasn't impressed with either but my husband liked it...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sara P.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is a restaurant owned by the TS Chain (if you've ever been to Duke's in Malibu, California, it's the same idea). Good (though not great) food - you're really paying for the location. Hula Grill...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sally T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have no complaints about this place but it's only not getting a 5 star because of their hours...but it is Hawaii afterall.We started with the poke tacos and the lobster and scallops wontons, both...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Anna T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Location is great, right on the bay near Black Rock in Whaler's Village. Always crowded and always good food. The Barefoot Bar is a good stop for lunch. The BF and I split the peanut salad with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by W. C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Expensive food, beautiful setting, convenient to the hotels on the Kaanapali strip. Dinner for 2 - $97.03 tipDrinks: Pina Colada - for me, yum! Maui Martini Passion (2) Appetizer - Phyllo crab...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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Go for the view, not the Food! by karen s. at InsiderPages

There's no denying, Hula Grill has a great spot right on Kaanapali Beach (which is the only reason they got 3 stars) but my family of four was quite disappointed in the food! My mixed seafood grill described...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Demetrio P.

3.0 of 5 stars. Visited Hula Grill on our recent honeymoon in Maui. Location was great, right off the beach. Food was so-so...I ordered the Fish Taco and my wife ordered the stir-fried curry vegetables. Service...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Fifi H.

1.0 of 5 stars. Sorry to write this one. I had such great hopes after reading the reviews.... Went to the barefoot bar on 11/9/2008 at 2:30 PM 1. beautiful location 2. could not get water 3. received watered down...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Paula J.

5.0 of 5 stars. So good. The beach, the music, the drinks, the food, the view - all of it was top notch and we went back twice.Highlights:**Best lava flow I've ever had. The drinks are all from fresh squeezed fruits....
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nadia C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I am not a sugary tropical drink kinda gal. But when in Hawaii, you have to become one. Hula Grill made me the best tasting Pina Colada I have ever had. I want one right now. It was awesome.Hula...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by D L.

4.0 of 5 stars. This restaurant is located in a fantastic spot to watch the sunset. The best seats are at the Barefoot Bar, where you can sit at a table in the sand. The drink selection is great, and the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Matthew N.

3.0 of 5 stars. Great food if you don't mind the hostess's poor attitude. went on a recommendation by a local and the place has a nice ocean-side location. Went at opening and the hostess was a mess, rude and not...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christopher Q.

2.0 of 5 stars. The setting is really nice if you can get a table facing the beach around sunset. I was really excited to try this place. Our first sit down dinner of the trip... I wonder how someone can overcook the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer C.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a fantastic place to have lunch or cocktails on Ka'anapali Beach!The Barefoot Grill is perfect, stroll up from lounging/swimming at the beach and put your toes back in the sand. Food is tasty...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Lunch: It's a great spot for a good lunch. Yummers on the ahi salad. The ahi is so darn fresh aghhh perfect and healthy. The burger is aight too ... the views are GREAT and you can get Maui Brewing...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by dawn l.

5.0 of 5 stars. Stopped in to catch some drinks and the sunset. This spot was a fantastic choice because they have the "beach seating" at the Barefoot Bar, which basically means that the outer bar area adjacent to...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen M.

4.0 of 5 stars. The scenery and view of this place (the Barefoot Beach Bar) is a solid 4 stars. It doesn't suck to sit with your feet in the sand and watch the sun set. The food is just okay. The mixed greens with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cut Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. 1 word for Hula Grill. Unnecessary. For me part of visiting somewhere else is experiencing something different. Hula Grill might as well be in Southern California with a decent view. Cheesy...
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexandra T.

3.0 of 5 stars. Food was delicious, as was the atmosphere and the service. It has a really convenient location right on Ka'anapali Beach and the Barefoot Bar is fun.Lost some stars simply because the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brento C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I sent my grasshopper here to grab me some BBQ, ketchup and chile dipping sauces (all killer!) under the guise of a restaurant recommendation. He bought it hook, line and sinker. Good work,...
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Yelp.com Review - by mel g.

4.0 of 5 stars. we first hit the hula grill in 2004. our cruise ship overnighted in lahaina and we heard whaler's village was a fun stop. the village shopping is what it is - nothing to really write home about. but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily A.

4.0 of 5 stars. While staying in Maui, there are plenty of places to eat, and I will have to say, most to a lot of them are not authentic hawaiian food. You see places like taco bell and Pizza Hut or a local mexican...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by erica jade l.

2.0 of 5 stars. went to leilani's last time in maui and decided to take the cousins to hula grill this time because of it's convenient location to the condo. i really wanted to like it more - my ceviche-ish appetizer...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan L.

4.0 of 5 stars. My boss recommended this place to me (more so to run an errand and fetch a gift pack of this restaurant's sauces than to suggest I eat here).But this place was very good! Very touristy, but what do...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rowena D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hula Grill is one of the few restaurants conveniently located right on Kaanapali Beach. I had lunch here while on vacation in Maui last week. I ordered the Caesar Salad with grilled Mahi Mahi and it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Grace K.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you put this same place, with the sand and all, in the middle of Chicago and suggested I hang out there, I'd probably think it's tacky.But "when in Hawaii" - - you land at Honolulu in a different...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathy E.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is awesome. Right on the beach at Kaanapali. You can dig your toes into the sand as you eat your burger or drink your Mai tai. The bar area is awesome, especially if you have Bartender...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by tim S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good fun place. Tourists are the focuss here, big crowd and good place to people watch. The food is suprisingly good, given the high volume of customers they try and serve. The place has a great...
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Yelp.com Review - by rob c.

4.0 of 5 stars. Love this place- great setting. Nice drinks- mighty tasty pina colada's. The ceviche was fresh with hearty pieces of fish. They have a happy hour with some Mai Tai's and Hard lemonade.
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Toes in the sand, a Hawaiian dude playing the ukulele version of "Stairway to Heaven" and a Jason Mraz tune , and a big ol' Lava flow in hand. Really, how much better can the barefoot bar be? Thanks...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Collin W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm not a big fan of resort/tourist trap eateries. With considerable hesitation, we walked up without a reservation and were told that the wait was only about 30 minutes, for dinner. We got our...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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great food by sheryl r. at InsiderPages

we go here every time we are in Hawaii. The food is great and the view is beautiful. if you want the full hawaiian experience this is the place. best fish in town .pricey but worth it.
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan W.

3.0 of 5 stars. This was our first meal in Maui after a long flight due to a delay so you can imagine how starved we were. We ordered a few appetizers from the barefoot bar menu and got to sit near the beach and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by leslie m.

4.0 of 5 stars. Nice food, good service, and the prices are what you would expect from Kaanapali. Their sandwiches are good and they even accommodated my desire for chips and salsa
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by John F.

4.0 of 5 stars. We love the ocean front bar at the Hula Grill called the Barefoot Bar. It is about 20 feet from the beach and most of the tables are in sand! What a great way to end the day - drinking a Mai Tai,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Glenn O.

4.0 of 5 stars. Had dinner here and I'll have to say that they have very tasty dishes. It's in the mall, so it's pretty much setup for tourists. You can get some really nice views close to sunset.The place gets...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by c c.

4.0 of 5 stars. Another great locale with okay food. Cheaper eats than other places. Paper plates, lunchable like. Feet are in the sand, and, the waitstaff is fast. faces the ocean, offering a great view.
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mollie G.

2.0 of 5 stars. Way overpriced for vegetarians.The salads were good...garden salad and the tomato and goat cheese salad. Both came with the yummy papaya seed dressing. Honestly, if I weren't too hungry that could...
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Yelp.com Review - by Darla C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have breakfast and lunch here. Both visits were great. The food was very good, the views fantastic. And they made the prettiest bloody mary I have ever seen and It tasted pretty good to. The...
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Yelp.com Review - by Gene C.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is my favorite restaurant overall in Maui - great food, drinks, bread, service, ambiance, view, and access from Kaanapali resorts. We went here twice in our latest Maui trip in April '08 - Hula...
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Yelp.com Review - by Garry K.

3.0 of 5 stars. I went here once for lunch. The food and service were good, not great. The view and the drinks were good. The kids was limited to fried items with fries. Can't these place be more creative about...
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Yelp.com Review - by Vladimir P.

3.0 of 5 stars. I didn't expect the best eating experience of my lifetime from coming here. The food was okay. I ordered NY stake, my friends ordered fish (don't remember which one), then another friend got crusty...
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Yelp.com Review - by Monique C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Go to this place! GOOD FOOD! Nice staff! Sit outside, watch sunset, and listen to the local braddas the have playing on fri and sat nights, like from 6-10pm i think.By far one of my favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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Eat on the beach!

I went to this place my first night in Maui. I had laid out all the choices to my family members and we chose this place. TIP: MAKE A RESERVATION. This is one of 3 "classy" restaurants located in the Whaling...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jo Anne W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love the Hula Grill as American as it is! Yes, this is food you can get on the mainland but location location location! You have got to sit outside no matter what time of day you come. We came in a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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Awesome, Awesome, Awesome!!! by Roxanne L. at InsiderPages

If you go to Maui you have to go to Hula Grill. Great food, recommend everything on the menu! The tropical smoothies are too die for and also the raspberry chocolate dessert sandwich is breathtaking! The view...
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Yelp.com Review - by J D.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place did exactly what it was supposed to do. Give us a spot literally on the beach, with your feet in the sand, with a great view - where you can also get some lunch and some touristy Hawaiian...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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A great beach dining experience

My wife went to Maui for our honeymoon and had our first meal on Maui at Hula Grill. The total experience was awesome. The barefoot bar where you can feel the sand beneath your feet and the view of the ocean...
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Fantastic! by Jamie D. at InsiderPages

My husband and I loved the Hula Grill! Conveniently located along the boardwalk of Kaanapali Beach and the shopping area, they have a more casual barefoot section and then a more restaurant section. The...
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine R.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place is expensive and nothing special. The only thing that I though was particularly good was the maitai. I had the chef's special which was a piece of overcooked ahi and a piece of ono that...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jill L.

4.0 of 5 stars. After all the reviews about this place, for the most part I really agree with most of the yelpers. Awesome views and atmosphere here. We came for lunch and ordered the fish and chips and the fish...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Clay R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Never been to the bar for food, but everything on the restaurant menu is fantastic. Mac nut fish, bbq ribs, roast chicken... I've tried them all! Here's a tip for return guests... save your receipt...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Beth W.

4.0 of 5 stars. We ate at a table outside with a beautiful ocean view for lunch. There were a ton of folks trying to get seated and the staff working were all smiles and very patient. We all ordered something...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Bony M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went here for lunch & really enjoyed the casual, sand on the beach floors towards the people watching area tables. I had the shrimp, ramen noodle salad which had a lemon vinagrette that was quite...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsey S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Consistently good food and a nice relaxed atmosphere, although definitely too many loud little kids running around and playing with their food the last few times I've been there. Definitely try to get...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lelly L.

2.0 of 5 stars. So we wanted to check this spot out for a couple reasons..1) their location is right on the beach... they had a great live band... AND 2) we remember this restaurant from that short lived MTV reality...
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Yelp.com Review - by Leslie D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Love the Barefoot Bar, the formal side not so much. My lemon ginger chicken was dry and had a flat, nondescript flavor that was neither lemony nor gingery. The portions were overwhelmingly large...
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin O.

4.0 of 5 stars. Beachside dining in Whaler's Village (next door to Leilani's). They seem to have carted in some sand to make their own little beach floor for the front of the restaurant, and then the tables further...
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Yelp.com Review - by Antoinette T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Pricey, themey, and weak drinks. But the food is always good and the atmosphere and location is really hard to beat! Located in Whaler's Village right along the beach. You can sit outdoors under...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tani H.

3.0 of 5 stars. You can leave the sandy beach, and eat right next to it at the sandy restaurant!Do NOT order the fruit salad ... it claimed to be fruit you could "only find in Hawaii" but I am pretty sure I have had...
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Yelp.com Review - by Karen K.

4.0 of 5 stars. We ate in the Barefoot Bar section of the restaurant. The tables and chairs are set in the sand. The best part is sitting outside practically on the beach and the ocean view is great! It's a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Located in a beach-side corner of Whaler's Village. We always make this a must whenever visiting Maui. The restaurant is decorated in bright and happy tropical decor, whitewashed shutters.The seats...
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Yelp.com Review - by Patrick S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ahh, the Hula Grill. It was almost a home away from home. On our trip my girlfriend and I ended up here a lot do to the close shopping. Its probably the only place on the island that I know of that...
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great island feel

We went there twice, once just for drinks and another for a meal. The music that was playing when we were there for dinner was great....especially since we were late enough to avoid the bulk of the crowds. The...
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Yelp.com Review - by Alban N.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went to this place my first night in Maui. I had laid out all the choices to my family members and we chose this place. TIP: MAKE A RESERVATION. This is one of 3 "classy" restaurants located in...
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Worst restaurant experience ever!!!

I went there with two friends and we decided to check out the barefoot bar area(where you put your feet in the sand). It was a little creepy putting your feet in the sand when youre wondering how many people...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sean M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Wow! You mean I can eat here with out my shoes on? Now that's service! They have a outside dinning area with tables and umbrellas and a sandy floor. You get to pretend your eating on the beach while...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tracy D.

3.0 of 5 stars. The outdoor grill has a happy hour 3-6 weekdays.... drinks are good, food is so-so (ceviche was fresh, the chips they served with it were stale), and the view is fantastic. A solid place for an...
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Yelp.com Review - by Derek B.

4.0 of 5 stars. For dinner, you get the option of formal or casual dining. Formal is seafood and steak and casual is burgers and sandwiches. Unless you've really got your heart set on seafood, opt for the casual...
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Yelp.com Review - by A to the C.

4.0 of 5 stars. This restaurant is what you think of when you think of tropical. We sat with the sand on our feet and drinks in our hands, surrounded by tropical plants while we watched the waves crash in. While the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Cynthia C.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a nice restaurant right in Whaler's Village next to the beach. You can eat lunch/dinner here with your feet in the sand and check out the nice views of the Maui islands. The prices are quit...
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian D.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is good. The sandwiches and the drinks I ate here - at the bar were good and reasonably priced, even for being on Maui.Its definitely worth checking out - and its walking distance to all...
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Yelp.com Review - by Maryanne R.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is really themey - you can buy t-shirts and baseball caps on the way out - and not my usual scene, but the food was delicious. We ate at the Barefoot Bar. The feet-in-the-sand thing is a...
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Yelp.com Review - by David B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Mai tai - 5crab won ton - 5fish salad - 5
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristen S.

5.0 of 5 stars. UPDATED REVIEW MARCH 2008Excellent service & food. The beach bar area has a better view than the dining room. We ate in the dining room (did the beach bar last time we were in the islands). Great fish...
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Yelp.com Review - by Becca R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went for the first time about 5.5 years ago on my honeymoon and every year we go back. I love sitting in their barefoot bar, kicking off my flip flops and digging my feet into the sand. Have a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathryn D.

4.0 of 5 stars. We have eaten here dozens of times, basically every time we come to Maui (once a month for the past two years). But we only eat here at lunch. Looking out on the ocean is wonderful, but when it is...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Went their twice on our short one wk vacation in Lahaina. Their sandwitches are really good. Try the dessert ice cream sandwitch, it is to-die-for. At night you get live entertainment, singer/guitar...
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Yelp.com Review - by Louise O.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great atmosphere right on the beach. We went on a Sunday night when a Hawaiian band was playing. The guy on the ukele was amazing and pretty well known for his talent. If you go on a Sunday night, try...
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Nice restaurant on the beaches of Hawaii

Their location is second to none....they are right on the beach area, so you can spend your day at the beach and then walk right over here. There are two areas....a more casual outdoor eating place th...
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Amazing Food and View

WOW, this restaurant was amazing. The food was outstanding and the wait staff was extremely helpful, they even told us what was in the special sauce. Speaking of the special sauce its made of (white w...
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Awesome!

This place has the best chicken sandwich on focachia bread. It has guacomole, roasted pablano pepper and cheese. Unless you're starving it's big enough to split. One of my favorite lunches. I usually sit at...
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Excellent Value for Great Food

This restaurant is probably the best value restaruant on the west side of Maui. The service was outstanding, wine very reasonably priced and the food was outstanding.
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Frommer's

Who wouldn't want to tuck into a wood-grilled ahi steak or a lemon-ginger roasted chicken at this bistro on the beach at Kaanapali? If you aren't that hungry, you have a choice of sandwiches, entrees, pizza,...
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10Best

set on the beach, this busy restaurant boasts ocean views and a festive environment. designed in the style of a 1930s-era house, it's accented with hula figurines, koa-wood canoes, and other mementoes. its...
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IgoUgo

i give the hula grill an a+ for the best service on the island. our waitress was unfaltering when serving our picky friend. our friend must have been a food critic in a former life, because she loves to send...
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TripAdvisor

the service is great and food is very good...all without being expensive...
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New York Times

genial chef-restaurateur peter merriman's bustling, family-oriented restaurant is in a re-created 1930s hawaiian beach house, and every table has an ocean view. you can also dine on the beach, toes in the...
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Wcities

if you are looking for old-style plantation dining in ka'anapali beach, this place will satisfy. hawaiian fish like ono, opah and ahi are the menu headliners, but steaks, ribs and even banana barbeques ribs...
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Gayot

hula grill has a perfect location, right on dig me beach, in the middle of the kaanapali resort. the restaurant looks like what you come to hawaii for---an old-style hawaiian beach house with antique...
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Yahoo! Travel

This place is great but watch out for staff with attitude. You know - The ones that are always too cool for school? They all flew over from the mainland and got jobs here...Great place to have a
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AOL CityGuide

quintessential hawaiian warmth...
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Fodor's

first, we asked to be seated in the shade, but the hostess was listless. she took us to the sun. we moved ouselves...
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OpenTable

On the water's edge at Kaanapali Beach, Hula Grill offers a stunning view out on the Pacific Ocean and of the islands of Lanai and Molokai that has to be seen to be believed. From this distinctly Hawaiian...
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