Hulas Island Grill

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Hula's in Monterey is a four star restaurant. This is a great place. It's known for its cajun & creole offerings. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This restaurant features lunch.

User Reviews of Hulas Island Grill

Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan S.

4.0 of 5 stars. We really enjoyed Hula's. I especially liked the ability to order smaller portions. The wasabi style and the macadamia encrusted styles were really tasty. My father-in-law ordered the Hapu which...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Michele E.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is so wonderful! We make sure to go every time we're in the area, my family, husband, and I (a vegan) love it! Fun, comfy but nice atmosphere and yummy, creative menu! I love the tofu tacos...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by E. J.

1.0 of 5 stars. One word: AVOID. We came here on a cold Tuesday night. While the ambiance was mysterious and interesting, the food was sub par & service absolutely DREADFUL. The waiter was moody and impatient. If...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lorrie M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I came here because it was well yelped and extremely raved about. I wanted to give this place everything that its got because the decor was nice and very appropriate for the type of food, and their...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dana C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great service, fun atmosphere, great drinks, delicious food! If you're looking for a laid back atmosphere and good food, you've got to try it!
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff O.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wow, I need to get this out in my opening, GO here for good food! I still cant believe how good everything was. I had the Jawaiian Jerk Chicken, on the side was white rice with a mango salsa over it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sara Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. Brought a girl friend who stopped in for dinner here as I'd been eye-ing Hula's since I got to Monterey in July.We both got the seared ahi tuna half plate ($15), she got the one with mango...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tosh G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've never been disappointed when eating here! The food is always great! The same few fils are always working, they could be more attentive, but still good service.Getthe sweet potato fries for sure!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hula's is a lot of fun, a great place to meet up with friends. I went with a group of 7 this past time and we got seated immediately with no reservations on a Saturday! (we got there early around...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rose J.

3.0 of 5 stars. I would describe the atmosphere of this place as Chevy's, Hawaiian style. Great Reggae music thumping, TV playing in the background, warm but fun young vibe.My bf and I started off with the Hawaiian...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by heather h.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you're looking for an exciting vegan/vegetarian dish in Monterey, this is definitely worth checking out. I ordered a jungle tofu bowl, which was huge. The sauce was rich and creamy, (no dairy) the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer P.

5.0 of 5 stars. We've gone to Hula's at least 4 times this year and EVERY time the food has been amazing. Their veggie burger is the best I've ever tasted. Hula's is absolutely my favorite place to eat in Monterey....
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ate dinner here while on vacation in Monterey. I had the spicy tofu tacos and they were really fantastic. Also I loved the vegetarian spring rolls mainly due to the chili lime sauce that come with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Riza A.

4.0 of 5 stars. heart heart heart. The BF and I were just planning on drinks and appetizers. But after peepin their menu, we decided to go ahead and order entrees (whatever we didn't finish we could always eat...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Julianna L.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you are going to eat ANYWHERE in Monterey, eat here.In my June visit to Monterey I got the blackened ahi tuna burger, which is dressed with cole slaw and sun-dried tomato pesto aioli, with a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by barkingdog s.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was a fan of Hula Hut in Carmel. Starting coming here after they (sadly) closed as I needed a fix for their tasty sweet potato fries. A must. Am a convert to their pulled pork--tender and oh so...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lori H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Went to Hula's on Friday night. Fun atmosphere, good service...very crowded. Were served drinks (quickly) while we waited (15 minutes).I would give it 4 stars if the prices were $3 less per plate -...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer S.

1.0 of 5 stars. Save your money. Take your business else where!!! Horrible customer service, over priced, and under rated food!!!! This time I was annoyed at the lack of service I received. How is this acceptable in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by s. w.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you're in the mood for fancy cocktails & INCREDIBLE food...get to Hula's!We moved up the street from this place about a month ago, and just tried it out last week. Was pretty packed...but was a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristi U.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is great! They had Wailua Wheat Ale, which is delicious. It has a touch of passion fruit in it, and it is beyond refreshing. (It's one of the Kona Brewing Company's brewskies.) We also...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I like it A LOT!! Went here tonight with a friend and we both got the "3 for 2 ten's" special. You get to choose from a prix fix menu an app, entree, and dessert for 20 bucks. Had the Ceviche,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie C.

5.0 of 5 stars. My husband and I have been regulars at Hula's ever since we moved from San Francisco to Monterey. Hula's is our favorite Monterey restaurant. We eat there at least once a week and whenever we have...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Josh K.

3.0 of 5 stars. The Tuna and sweet potatoes was delicious and the service was adequate. However as a single customer on a Saturday night I felt rudely ignored and it seemed I was not wanted. I was standing in front...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lee D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'd say this is an average 3 star restaurant in terms of service and style, but I have to kick it up one more as I completely love the fish selections here, particularly the hapu (i.e. sea bass)...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa O.

4.0 of 5 stars. The owner, Craig, busts his ass to make his customers happy. I was there in February with a friend on a slow-ish Saturday night and asked to get a table for 4 (two in our party were coming in a bit)....
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Matthew B.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place was great! I started with a double zombie..halfway through the meal I was trashed! Had the jamaican pulled pork. It was tasty! It came with plantains (yummy) and some cornbread stuff. Very...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Abby R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love Love Love Hulas. I usually go for the wasabi fish special for tuna and order a basket of fries. So happy that is also open for lunch too! I recommend the ahi tuna burger or calamari burger. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kara Q.

4.0 of 5 stars. Tasty food with an island flare ambiance. We went there at around 9pm and had to wait about 10 minutes for a table for two which seemed like nothing. They have a big screen TV behind the bar playing...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Raul N.

4.0 of 5 stars. I rediscovered Hula's last week after a years-long hiatus. The last time I dined at Hula's, literally more than 10 years ago, I was not impressed. I gave Hula's a second chance last weekend for a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great food, casual and fun atmosphere and friendly service... and heck, the owners came up with the awesome idea of Mahalo Mondays, where they give 10% of their income to charities featured monthly....
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Susanna B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Maybe I shouldn't give them 5 stars because I have only had one dish. but I've reordered it 4 times! So, it's worth it just for that dish alone! I order the Ono under the fresh fish category and I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa R.

4.0 of 5 stars. This casual Hawaiian themed restaurant is so much fun to have dinner at. As soon as you walk in you immediately feel as though you are in the Hawaiian Islands. The food is very tasty and reasonably...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Hannah A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Let's face it. I am hopelessly devoted to Hula's. I have been going there since 2000 when I started grad school in Monterey, and when we take trips to Big Sur we always have to take a detour and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lily L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Our original plans were to go to a nice restaurant and have a nice dinner, but after a mid afternoon nap, plans changed. We called to cancel our reservation and while searching online for a place to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nic A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Three Words - Sweet potato fries... Uber Good here.Haven't tried anything else from here. But the fries have this reputation so I had to try them out. Served with a sublime dip. I got them as a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by J J.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hula's is one of the local's favorites, as well as my own. I've been going there since almost the day that they opened. In fact, they are so popular locally that they recently (a few years back)...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Bert T.

3.0 of 5 stars. - Pulled pork - ok- Butterfish Special- ok- The place... ok.- Service was nice.Came here on a monday night. Kind of mellow. Not sure if it's usually more happening on the weekends? I like the decor of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by O. G.

4.0 of 5 stars. after being bombarded with all the old-school mediterranean food in carmel, we were looking for something different and found it at hula's. this was the coolest restaurant we found in the area. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by danielle s.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place was good times! My boyfriend and two best friends were visiting Monterey on one of our stops on our Pacific Coast Highway road trip and stopped here for dinner. My best friend had the best...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by E.N C.

2.0 of 5 stars. Sticky Sweet that's for sure! My husband and I came here last weekend for a quick get-away and decided to try Hula's based on there reviews. The sweet potato fries are definitely delicious!...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Bubba G.

4.0 of 5 stars. The rating that I have given Hula's is 4 stars, but it really should be 3.5. We ordered pot stickers, grilled chicken skewers, a basket of sweet potato fries, Bali Hai BBQ ribs and a Macadamia nut...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by jamie b.

3.0 of 5 stars. go for some sweet potato fries... the rest of my meal was not memorable.
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Fumblewuddly Q.

5.0 of 5 stars. I adore:* the seared ahi burger* the Dr. Funk cocktail* the sweet potato fries* the coleslaw * the poke (both fish and tomato varieties)* the serving sizes -- I always come home with enough leftovers...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Marsha Z.

4.0 of 5 stars. They're easily five stars solely for the sweet potato fries, but three and a half for the rest of the food. The portions are humongous, and the veggie options are adequate. The Big Sur veggie burger...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Hazel G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Three words... SWEET POTATO FRIES!! Reminds me when I first took a bite of them crispy goodness when I visited Kona! YUM to the extreme! I minused one star because the tofu curry bowl was too rich for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin W.

2.0 of 5 stars. I read so many wonderful reviews and I was very dissapointed in Hula's. We visited the restaurant on a Thursday night. The service wasn't that great even though there were only two other groups in the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Edison D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Cute little place... The decoration is on point! Brings me back when I visited Kona! They have this beer w/ coffee... pretty tasty! Mixed drinks are pretty interesting and tasty as well! My friends...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen M.

3.0 of 5 stars. We have lived within walking distance from this place for awhile now so one lazy Saturday night we finally decided to come. The atmosphere when we walked in was cool, with all of the lights it reminds...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Darla G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love the atmosphere of this place. Surf video showing at the small bar and surf memorabilia throughout. Beers are in the bottle but do serve Red Stripe and Longboard covering the 'island' theme....
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I recently took a long weekend trip to Monterey and I have to say in regards to food, Hula Island may have topped the list. The place had a great atmosphere and super fun service. I absolutely loved...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sandra M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Whenever I have friends come into town, I always take them to my favorite restaurant in monterey--Hulas! Super fun atmosphere, great food and earth-friendly.I don't know what they put in that Cajun...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tim H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Let's see - I didn't get lei'd, but that doesn't have any bearing on this review.This place has various sorts of fish prepared in various ways - I went for the Mahi Mahi in the Pan Fried variety....
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Wella A.

3.0 of 5 stars. I got laid! Ahem, no....I got lei'd! My friend and I went ot Hula's for dinner this evening and just as I was about to order fish tacos from the menu, the waitress enticed me to check out the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Excellent drinks and food. Try the Wasabi Mashed Potatoes! So good. Anyways... Good food. Nice small restaurant atmosphere. Friendly and helpful service. We will be going back when we come back to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Pleasantly surprised and would definitely return. A friend and I stopped in on a trip to Monterey after picking this popular spot out of the hotel's guide book. Service was prompt and courteous,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mitch L.

4.0 of 5 stars. A little piece of Hawaii in Monterey, California. A nice spot to have bbq fish and a pint. The service was attentive at this hopping spot, and the food was tasty. If and when I return to Monterey, I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stacey M.

4.0 of 5 stars. tastefully tikiexotic burger choiceseighties music spree
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Patricia A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Okay I work at a nonprofit and Hula's Island Grill chose my work as one of the Mahalo Monday's beneficiaries...totally awesome but that is not why they got 5 stars (way too easy) First off on a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen S.

3.0 of 5 stars. I have to say that as far as taste goes, this would be more of a 4-star place, but the one star has to be taken away by a guy who may have been the owner of the place. We ate right in the front room...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Monica S.

2.0 of 5 stars. If you like good cafeteria food, then you'll like Hula's. We started out great with the sweet potato fries and seared ahi poke, but then it was downhill from there. The generous portion of Opakapaka...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by william h.

4.0 of 5 stars. We had the sashimi and poki appetizers, and loved them both. the poki was quite complex and interesting. We ordered it raw, rather than chilled. Our entrees were the Ono with lemon grass with a panko...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cameron Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Fantastic pacific rim/Asian fusion cuisine with Polynesian inspiration. The decor is pleasant but not over-the-top, and the service is quick and friendly. My personal favorite is the Ahi Wasabi Bowl...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by beck s.

5.0 of 5 stars. my weekend trip to Monterey was nice! of alll the places we decided to eat at, we came here. 5 girls. 5 entrees, 2 appetizers and 2 orders of sweet potato fries togo!The waitress was very nice and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kitty M.

4.0 of 5 stars. If William Shatner had walked thru the door, I would not have been phased. If he brought me a cocktail in a timely fashion, I would have considered having a baby with him (maybe) That was my issue...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by josh b.

4.0 of 5 stars. Nice Tikki Bar hawaiian restaurant place, please be original don't go there to eat bbq ribs and sweet potatoes ! I recommend this place if you look for seafood, in general the seafood is good and the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Russell S.

4.0 of 5 stars. delicious food, i had a delicious veggie burger the last time i was there, we were in a groups room for a birthday party, the only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is the darkness. I know it is for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica L.

3.0 of 5 stars. These guys were okay. The decor could be considered tiki or hapa-haole (white version of Hawaii). My husband and I were in Monterey for a couple of days and I've never been there so we had no idea...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christina V.

5.0 of 5 stars. What a fun place to eat and GOOD too! I loved the Hawaiian tiki bar and the drinks were very good as well and strong! We started off our meal with the shrimp spring rolls, let me just say that I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brad N.

3.0 of 5 stars. Food was good, but not amazing. I had the bbq ribs and sweet potatoes. I hated the wasabi mashed potatoes but my girlfriend liked them. Our server was wonderfully helpful. They are only open for lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bradley O.

5.0 of 5 stars. Well, you know that if you're in Monterey, chances are that you can get your fix of awesome seafood at any number of locations. Personally, I think Hula's Monterey is one of the better places to grab...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jim K.

3.0 of 5 stars. I have mixed feelings about this place. The service was good, I like the campy Hawaiian decor, drinks were fine, decent selection of beers, but the food was only OK.Started out with the Poke and it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shiho F.

3.0 of 5 stars. A fun and hip place to grub on some Hawaiian Fusion foods. Good stuff and tropical atmosphere.
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by leah m.

4.0 of 5 stars. My boyfreind and I just moved into the area about 4 months ago, and are constantly looking for great restaraunts around Monterey Bay. Lucky for us we found Hula's. The atmosphere made us feel as if we...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Angie M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hula's a nice change for Monterey restaurants. The Hawaiian/Polynesian/Tahitian decor puts you in the mood to eat, drink, and have lots of fun. They have a small sized bar, but have many delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by jemille c.

1.0 of 5 stars. Never again, the only good thing about this place is that they sell sustainable fish. As for the food, had the calamari for appetizer, which was tasteless.Entree, I ordered the pulled pork...too much...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Anthony G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really enjoyed the food at Hula's. The wasabi mashed potatoes and the slow roasted pork are my favorite items. The tiger shrimp tacos are also very good. The service is excellent and fast. They...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Christian U.

5.0 of 5 stars. I wish there were more tiki bars in the world. Give me a drink out of an island head with an umbrella any day, but to add great food to the mix is a beautiful combination that needs to be repeated...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by dana b.

2.0 of 5 stars. After reading another yelper's review, I felt I had to share my last experience at Hula's, too.A group from work went out to say "Goodbye" to a coworker because she was leaving for another job. There...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by annie h.

3.0 of 5 stars. Went here for a small office lunch. Food was pretty good, not great it was my kahlua pork was a little salty, but everyone else seemed to like their food. The samurai beef sticks were a hit.
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rander P.

3.0 of 5 stars. I had been to Hawaii and was hoping to catch some of the island flavors here/ We decided to eat lunch here after the aquarium on a Friday. We had:Island Style Poke: Fresh Island Catch Marinated In Soy...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Hannah B.

4.0 of 5 stars. A small but cozy restaurant. If you are planning to come here for dinner on the weekend -- make sure to make reservation. This place is becoming more and more popular. The food here is delicious! I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hula's is a fun place. The sweet potato fries is reason enough alone to go there. They have great food and great drinks (try the Dr. Funk). It's also a fun atmosphere.My only complaint is that the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Billy Q.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been here once. I don't even remember what I had, maybe ribs or something. But I remember the food was solid and reasonably priced. The ambiance was lively. Good place for kids.
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Janette B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Go to Hula's!It can be a pain to find parking and can take up to 30 minutes to get a table but it's well worth it!I recommend the sweet potato fries and the cocktails!
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex T.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's more like a 3.5 stars, but oh well, their fish was reallly good that compensates their so-so appertizers.I and my wife ordered 4 appertizers and a fish to share. At first bite, we did think...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve N.

4.0 of 5 stars. What a fun restaurant to visit! Surf movies on the screen, Tiki drinks and great, friendly service. I had the pan fried Mahi Mahi with seared shitake mushrooms and a miso soy glaze. Super rich but in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy O.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love it, love it, love it!!!!!Okay, the atmosphere is awesome, the service is great, and the food...SPECTACULAR! Fresh seafood, unique flavor combinations!! My favorite things here: sweet potato...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Bat G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yummy!!!!I came here for my birthday after looking at the menu. The food sounded so good! I highly recommend the yam fries. The burgers were top notch. I got a tofu, peanut dish. It was very healthy,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsay A.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of my favorite local restaurants. I've gone to Hula's for my birthday 6 out of the last 7 years. When I tell people about it I say its "hawaiian inspired". I wouldn't really call it hawaiian - no...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Armand G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Have to give this place some love because they stayed open for my buddies and I after rolling in late. Stumbled across this place while driving around in downtown Monterey after a wild goose chase to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by David L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Came here for an early dinner after spending a whole day at the Aquarium (it's only a block away from the Cannery Row Parking Garage). I had the blackened ahi tuna, topped with mango salsa and served...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Stanley K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I wouldn't call it authentic, but more fusion. Who would of thought, mixing wasabi and potato puree in a fish dish. Brilliant! But not for me, I didn't know, I figure it was one of their most popular...
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Yelp.com Review - by Berna T.

3.0 of 5 stars. I was torn between giving this place three stars or four. See, the thing is, you can't take someone from Hawaii to HULA'S and not expect them to have high, HIGH expectations for a place that charges...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by donna h.

2.0 of 5 stars. "this will be short and sweet... maybe I'll update later.. but i doubt I'll come here again (since it's far, and there are so many other restaurants around that area i haven't tried)1. sweet potato...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Doug S.

3.0 of 5 stars. I was expecting much more.Salad was not that fresh, Pork was good but not great, Definitely not 4.5 stars in my book.
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by cynthia p.

4.0 of 5 stars. a fun, young (a rare thing in monterey) place with good specialty cocktails, fish and even better pork.
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Andy H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Overall an awesome experience, we will come back again! Now to the fun stuff:We were greeted warmly by the hostess/manager and put our names in for a 20 minute wait. This is definitely a locals...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by VI P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love the decor, food, and the staff is VERY friendly. Lobster tacos, surf rider sticks, and TRY THE PINEAPPLE WINE. So great!
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sylvain P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Cocktails were good, the food was good, and the service was good. This is perhaps not the right place to degust the most sophisticated food on Earth, but this restaurant does not pretend to be what it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lyd A.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is the cutest little place I think I've been to in all of Monterey. It's on the small side, and the tables are pushed a bit close together (what is it about them doing this around here?) but I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Cassidy P.

5.0 of 5 stars. If I lived in Monterey, I'd make Hula's my regular spot. When I was visiting a friend in the area, she suggested we try it for dinner. A group of four of us went there on a Friday night and we got a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris P.

5.0 of 5 stars. A big group of us recently went here to dine while we were in town based on the reviews on yelp, and we were very happy we did!Everything was delicious. The sweet potato fries were amazing as...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike J.

5.0 of 5 stars. I told my friend while eating here that if I owned a restaurant or bar it would look and feel like this place. The fish is prepared however you want with a series of ready-made sauces.I told the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jacob H.

3.0 of 5 stars. They were good. I got the thai chicken wrap, the flavors didn't quite melt together like a symphony, but it was good none the less. I should have got a fish.The atmosphere was very clean, nicely...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Shannin H.

4.0 of 5 stars. It was fun and interesting.. I didn't even know that Hula's exsisted until i joined YELP! I liked the food and i will be going back.. the service was okay.. but i really enjoyed the whole Hawaii...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle S.

5.0 of 5 stars. A great place for fish!! You can have your fish prepared many different ways - pan-fried, blackened, coconut encrusted, lemongrass enrusted, mac nut encrusted, or with wasabi!! I really enjoyed my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kim S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Definitely my most favorite restaurant in Monterey. The service has always been fantastic and their decor is fun.Pretty much everything I've gotten there has been delicious, and unlike anything I've...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren B.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is one of my favorite Monterey dining spots. Try the coconut encrusted fish (imagine fresh, yummy fish with a crispy, semi-sweet and slightly tangy crust) and the Pink Bikini martini - very...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great use of wasabi in the mashed potatoes and wasabi fish; one of my all-time favorites. AND...Dr. Funk is my friend forever. Fun place to go for a relaxed meal.
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Laurel K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Very affordable, great menu (especially with vegetarian choices), but their special drinks tasted like koolaid.
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Rita M.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is fun and the food is wonderful! We ate for dinner, and returned for lunch the next day!--the pink bikini martini's are So good, we had them after dinner, and again at lunch the next day....
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by John G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yelp reviews persuaded me to give Hula's a try, and I was not disappointed. The place was packed, the Hawaiian stuff was fun, and the food was great.
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Nils A.

5.0 of 5 stars. We recently decided to check out Hula's based on the reviews here on Yelp, and after several visits I can confirm that the food is outstanding and the Mai-Tai's very refreshing ;-)I recommend the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Julia W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Oh my Mai Tai! Strong cocktails. The fish here is awesome and cooked to order with several creative and tasty options. Great date spot.
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised by this place. The whole Hawaiian theme has never been my thing, and the decor here is definitely very campy and retro and faux-Polynesian. That being...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Jake T.

4.0 of 5 stars. The sweet potato fries are spectacular. Also, the macadamian encrusted seared ahi is wonderful. The decor is a ahola-tastic.
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2005
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ChefMoz

i love hula's!!
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