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Ocean-to-table, Beachfront, Inspired - 'Ulu, Kaupulehu, HI

'Ulu

4.8 (1974)
$30 and under
Hawaiian
72-100 Kaupulehu Dr., Kaupulehu, HI 96740

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for fine wines
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Romantic
ULU at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai offers an unparalleled fine dining experience in Kona, Hawaii. Following an intensive transformation, this reimagined oceanfront restaurant features a diverse array of new and beloved dishes from both land and sea, emphasizing the freshest Big Island ingredients. With 75 percent of the kitchen's ingredients sourced from the island, ULU proudly taps into over 160 local farms to ensure sustainable, top-quality fare. Enjoy breathtaking ocean views while indulging in exquisite dishes like sushi, sashimi, and specialty rolls. Ideal for special occasions, date nights, or simply savoring the best of Hawaiian flavors, ULU is a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Hawaiian, Cocktail Bar, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Sushi Lounge & Table Daily 5:30 am–10:00 pm Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–11:00 am Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 325-8000
  • Website
    https://www.fourseasons.com/hualalai/dining/restaurants/ulu/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Richard Polhemus
  • Private party facilities
    Offering the ultimate in privacy, the private and semi-private dining rooms entered through 'ULU restaurant or directly from the beach. Entertain with discretion and exclusivity, yet enjoy the flexibility to expand your celebration on an adjoining lanai. This is an unforgettable setting for hosting a reception, followed by a tasting dinner with expertly matched wines.The rooms can feature round or rectangular tables for eight guests each, or it can host stand-up receptions with food stations.
  • Location
    72-100 Kaupulehu Dr., Kaupulehu, HI 96740
  • Neighborhood
    Kaupulehu
  • Cross street
    Queen Ka'ahumanu Hwy
  • Parking details
    We offer complimentary self and valet parking nightly.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • A GRAND SIÈCLE CHAMPAGNE EXPERIENCE

    $400.00 per person

    Jul 10, 2025 only
    Join us for an unforgettable evening of fine dining and exceptional champagne as we present a curated culinary journey in partnership with Laurent-Perrier. This exclusive event will showcase a vertical tasting of their prestigious Grand Siècle, featuring Iterations 23, 24, 25, and 26 — each perfectly paired with the finest ingredients from ‘ULU’s innovative kitchen. The evening begins with a reception at 6:00 p.m., followed by a four-course oceanfront dinner in ‘ULU’s newly reimagined setting. A representative from Laurent-Perrier will guide guests through each pairing, offering insight into the artistry behind these exceptional champagnes. MENU RECEPTION A5 Wagyu Tartare, Sesame Cone, Avocado Mousse Brie Gougere, Surinam Cherry Caviar Bao Buns, Pickled Cucumbers, Gribiche Laurent-Perrier ‘La Cuvée’ FIRST COURSE Hualalai Prawn “Escabeche” Markut Lime, Toybox Tomato, Lilikoi, Thai Basil Laurent-Perrier Vintage 2012 SECOND COURSE Rice Crusted Veal Sweetbreads Oyster Crème Fraiche, Golden Ossetra Caviar Preserved Lemon and Confit Fennel Grand Siecle 26 and Grand Siecle 25 THIRD COURSE Smoked Kona Kanpachi Summer Chanterelles, Lobster Uni “Americane” Sauce, Watercress Grand Siecle 24 and Grand Siecle 23 DESSERT Waimea Strawberry Cream Parfait Harmony Demi Sec
    A GRAND SIÈCLE CHAMPAGNE EXPERIENCE Photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 1,974 people are saying

'Ulu reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Healthy

  • Hawaii

    Great for fine wines

  • Hawaii

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Hawaii

    Romantic

  • Hawaii

    Hawaiian

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Overall

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Service

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Ambiance

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Value

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Healthy

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for fine wines

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Romantic

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Lively

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
'Ulu, located on the Big Island, offers an "incredible" dining experience with "amazing" food and "spectacular" views, particularly at sunset. Guests praise the "attentive" staff and "creative" dishes, especially the table-side poke. While some mention high prices, the "unbeatable atmosphere" and "beautiful setting" make it a "highly recommended" choice for special occasions.
1,974 Reviews

  1. Alicia

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a great dinner at ‘Ulu. Regina was our server and made fantastic recommendations. We loved the Highball drink to start our meal. It was light and refreshing with a good flavor of yuzu & mint. Our appetizers came out fast and the roll we got was full of flavor, fresh and delicious. I had the black garlic filet. It was perfectly cooked. Dessert was the chocolate soufflé. A real soufflé…not the molten cake. The ambiance alone with the gorgeous sunset and ocean view is worth dining here. But, a top-notch server and high quality food makes it totally worth it. I’m so happy we finished our big island trip with such a great dinner. 5 stars! Thanks Regina for making our last night memorable.

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  2. Francisco

    San Antonio24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ulu was amazing, the food and service was top notch. Worth every penny.

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  3. john VIP

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best night and dinner of our three weeks on the big island

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  4. Max

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was professional and attentive.Food was great …

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  5. Jessica

    Hawaii1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambiance & service were both outstanding! Definitely recommend for a light dish & drinks at sunset. Food wasn’t great. Would not recommend for a meal. Go for a drink & soak it all up! Our service was also fabulous!

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  6. Brandon

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible! Checked all of the boxes. We had a fabulous dinner

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  7. Joaquin

    Hawaii1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We were very excited to celebrate my wife’s birthday at this beautiful restaurant. The beautiful beach location, natural wood decor, and ambience was the nicest we’ve seen in a long time. The Buser that brought us the delicious and unique miso bread and delicious butter spread, set an awesome tone to the night out. I can’t really say many good things about the waitress that took care of us. I let the weight staff know that it was my wife’s birthday a couple of times. They are saying happy birthday to other guests, but somehow didn’t feel that it was worth singing happy birthday to my wife. It’s a small thing, but my wife noticed and mentioned it a few times to me. The food was just mediocre and I don’t think it was worth the high price. It did not really match how beautiful the restaurant was. We ended up taking our food home and not finishing it there which to me says a lot. My four star rating mostly goes to the location and how beautiful the restaurant was and the service and food.

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  8. Jesse VIP

    Portland / Oregon1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    I expressed to the host and to our busboy that we were in a bit of a hurry as we had a night dive that we needed to get to. However, we were not greeted by a server until a half an hour after we sat, then our entrees did not arrive until 1 hr 15 after we sat. We had to quickly eat our entrees as fast as we could, then had to box up the remainder of our $300 meal as we were out of time. My daughters were joining me for Father’s Day dinner. It was a beautiful location, and the sunset was gorgeous, but the service was unacceptable. I have had the privilege of eating at Zulu before, and those experiences were wonderful. This instance, however, appeared to be a one off misstep. I hope it is better next time.

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  9. Anthony VIP

    Denver / Colorado51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best dining experience so far on the big island, service was top notch!

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  10. Stephen VIP

    Philadelphia County2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    ‘Ulu seemed nice but it was just okay. We have very, very slow service and their point of sale system had an issue when we put in our soufflé. Consequently, we did not get that dessert (as it would have taken and additional 35 minutes) and the restaurant did the bare minimum to make up for it (e.g. remove it from our bill). A simple gesture of an apology or attempting to buy us a drink would’ve taken a bad situation and made up for it. The ambience was excellent, the food was mediocre, and the service was just okay. For the price we expected better.

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FAQs

'Ulu is rated 4.8 stars by 1974 OpenTable diners.

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  5. Kaupulehu

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for 'Ulu

72-100 Kaupulehu Dr., Kaupulehu, HI 96740

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Queen Ka'ahumanu Hwy
  • Neighborhood
    Kaupulehu
  • Hours of operation
    Sushi Lounge & Table Daily 5:30 am–10:00 pm Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–11:00 am Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Hawaiian, Cocktail Bar, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    We offer complimentary self and valet parking nightly.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Richard Polhemus
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.fourseasons.com/hualalai/dining/restaurants/ulu/
  • Phone number
    (808) 325-8000
  • Private party facilities
    Offering the ultimate in privacy, the private and semi-private dining rooms entered through 'ULU restaurant or directly from the beach. Entertain with discretion and exclusivity, yet enjoy the flexibility to expand your celebration on an adjoining lanai. This is an unforgettable setting for hosting a reception, followed by a tasting dinner with expertly matched wines.The rooms can feature round or rectangular tables for eight guests each, or it can host stand-up receptions with food stations.
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