ULU

Quiet, relaxed, beautiful luxury. We did shared small plates and we all agreed every bite was exquisite. The tuna toro tartare with caviar on top was melt in your mouth tender. The crab fried rice excellent. The crab spicy noodles - yum.

An expensive but outstanding restaurant. The tableside poke is 100% worth it, as is the soufflé. The crispy chicken was also outstanding, especially for my wife who has celiac and has to eat gluten free. The entire restaurant is an architectural and design masterpiece. Every table looks out over the ocean and delivers incredible sunsets.

Ulu holds a special place in our hearts. My wife and I visited 7 years ago on our honeymoon and enjoyed an unforgettable tomahawk steak. Fast forward to today, we returned—this time with our two kids—and the experience was just as magical. Although the menu has changed, when I asked about the tomahawk, the team went above and beyond to make it happen. A huge thank you to Bronson and Zoe for your exceptional service and to the manager who went the extra mile (literally!) to another restaurant to get the necessary supplies. Your dedication and care made our visit truly special. Ulu continues to deliver incredible memories for our family, and we can’t wait to come back again!

Wonderful dinner. Bluefin poke and Tuna Wellington. Finished off with a wonderful chocolate suffle for sharing. Situated right on the beach with a sunset and waves rolling in during dinner. Service is excellent. I have many allergies and the staff was attentive and careful with my food.

Restaurant under renovation but this is a temporary set up with limited menu choices. surprisingly, the sushi and sashimi are quite good. BBQ meats and seafoods are also delicious. OVERALL Not bad.

Absolutely incredible!! We went for an anniversary dinner. We loved the food and atmosphere. My only regret is not booking a reservation earlier to try to get a sunset time!

A true 5 star experience. Expensive, yes. But that’s expected at a place like this. Location is great being right on the beach. Easy to park at the Four Seasons and just walk down to the restaurant. Service was efficient, food tasted great and our server Justine was fantastic.

I wouldn’t recommend this restaurant at all, and feel as if we wasted our time and money choosing here, even if the view was beautiful. When we sat down, we immediately ordered some tap water and didn’t get it for 15+mins. The restaurant wasn’t very busy, as we had our reservation at 8pm. Then, when it came time to order drinks and appetizers, it was a similar situation, but we noticed that everyone else had been given bread in the meantime and we didn’t. I have a dairy/beef allergy, so I can’t eat either. My friend with me had no such issue. They just assumed since I couldn’t have dairy, that they shouldn’t have brought any bread. It would have been best to ask, since we just thought that we were forgotten. When we got our entrees, we were very disappointed. The portions were very small and the quality wasn’t better than what we could make at home. The catch of the day was overcooked, small, bland even with ponzu sauce, and came with a meager side of cooked vegetables. The crab noodles my friend got were good, but barely filled the bottom half of the bowl. We could have been fine with small portions if the quality was much higher and/ or the service much better.

I mean you go here for the full package... The service, the food, the ambiance, the ocean... the price... Kidding (it's really expensive here). This was recommended to us by a relative- we almost never intentionally go to hotel restaurants. But to say it didn't disappoint would be an understatement. Our snapper was so wonderful I'm not even exaggerating when I say it brought a tear to my eye (that and the mist of ocean water in the air). This was among our favorite experiences on the island. It's pricey but it's also really not to be missed. Go all out - get drinks and dessert too. Also wonderful. Treat yourself, for once... once they re-open.

The ambiance at this restaurant is just lovely - right on the beach - and our server plus the server's assistant were very attentive and kind, 5 stars there. The food was decent and the house cocktails were ok. We had the table side poke with two kinds of fish, a bit too salty but otherwise very nice. The salad was beautiful and fresh but the dressing was just...... flat. The fried chicken was good but could have used the extra salt from the Poke. So three out of three weren't at their best. We tried three of the house cocktails as well, one was just bad, the other two were decent but none were as good as a house margarita. The cocktails did have beautiful presentation, some props for that. So let's say 3 stars there, but when one adjusts for pricing maybe even lower... I didn't enjoy being asked if we were guests (we were not) and then being seated near a bus/service station three tables back from the beach. If you are not a guest at the four seasons then just be prepared to be second class. Negative stars. The savior for today's review is the gluten free situation. The staff was knowledgeable and kind, always pointing out the gluten free option. It was clear they are careful and trained. An extra point for the freshly warmed gluten free bread. There were adequate GF options in the menu or accommodated with modest changes. They have tamari, for instance, and breaded their chicken with a GF starch. (For celiacs however, there is not a dedicated fryer at this time.) So all in all that brought us to a 4 star but I'll be looking at other options before I come here for a "fancy dinner" again. This was our second time and I remember the first time being a bit better. Maybe the adjustments for GF threw off the dressing, at least? You decide and let me know.

Currently the restaurant is being remodeled. We sat alongside Kings Pond at the Four Seasons. Our table was in the sand. Cool concept. However, I do not recommend bringing younger kids. Mine just wanted to play with the sand. The food was fresh. I enjoyed my sashimi and maki roll. It was good but not my favorite dish. When we checked in, she said we didn't have reservations . There was a whole mix up with their system and concierge.... She gave the vibe that she wasn't going to seat us. I explained we made reservations way in advance and had 3 confirmations from hotel in our itinerary. I know it's not her fault but she wouldn't seat us until she figured out who messed up. I was annoyed because there were plenty of empty seats. She made a huge deal that put me in a mood before dinner.

We were there for my wife's birthday. We were promptly seated to a table facing the beautiful ocean. For dinner, we ordered Big island Abalone Rockefeller, Miso broiled lobster, charred Avocado, crab noodle, Grilled fresh catch, and chocolate souffle and honey mousse cake for dessert. Honestly, everything tasted great here. My wife enjoyed the abalone and mousse cake the best, while I liked the lobster. This is the to go place for us in the Big Island for now.

Second time here and Lily at ULU delivers again! The service is unparalleled! The only place in the world where you can order a perfect sunset with your dinner. Ambience makes every meal here so memorable. The food is amazing. They have the best uni and unagi nigiri.

NOTE: The 'Ulu Ocean Grill + Sushi Lounge's physical restaurant is currently closed for a major gut/renovation. The current offering is Sushi and Robata by 'Ulu, setup outside around the beautiful King's Pond. We loved 'Ulu when we dined there two years ago. We booked a reservation this year anyway, knowing about the setting change and modified menu of sushi and robata. Long story short: food was fresh and delicious, and service was great (servers must have been working extra hard to get food to/around this modified space so smoothly). We really enjoyed our dinner! For anyone who has been to 'Ulu just note: the experience is a little less elevated but still worth a visit. The setting is still very pretty but our table was tucked down a few steps, blocking a sunset/ocean view. And all drinks were served in plastic...pretty plastic stemmed wine 'glasses' but still plastic, to protect the fish of Kings Pond. I get it. I just recommend a cocktail over wine, now knowing that. What we ordered: MAKI SUSHI (rolls) -NEGIHAMA - Hamachi, Green Onion, Puffed Rice Furikake -LOCAL BIGEYE AHI TUNA TEKKA MAKI - Fresh Wasabi, House Made Soy Sauce, Chives -VEGETABLE ROLL - Baby Romaine, Shiso, Ume ROBATA (mini hibachi grill brought to your table - very cool presentation!) -HOKKAIDO SCALLOP - Miso Sauce Fresh fish. Pretty presentation. Clean, tasty, healthy meal. Warm service. Loved our meal! The tuna might have been the best we had throughout our trip. Thanks for a delicious dinner! Excited to see the renovations when we return!

ULU was recommended by a coworker and I'm glad she did. The service was stellar. Doug our waiter did a great job of highlighting key entrees and provided some great recommendations. We came in time for the sunset, so even though it was raining it was a beautiful view that made the meal that much more special! Sharables: Ahi Tuna was prepared tableside and seasoned to our liking and super fresh. The king crab roll was filled with succulent crab meat and filling. Entrees: If I come back will order the Spicy Crab for myself. The dish was well seasoned and the crab in the bowl was abundant! The tuna was fresh and good, but a bit bland. The succotash under the fish was what saved the dish! Dessert: tried to macadamia soufflé. I'm just not a fan of this dessert but it was tasty.

Our food was fantastic, the service is impeccable. They even have kid menu and activities for the little one. Located on the ocean and the view is worth it paying the extra money for this experience.

Stupid reservation policy. One can go on open table and reserve. But if you call their hotel concierge to make an ULU dinner reservation you are told "we can not make reservations for those who are not hotel guests until one week before "

We had a reservation for Ulu and were told that they were fully committed even though we had a reservation. We had cancelled another reservation for this restaurant. Also, we ate here two nights ago and were going mainly for sunset photos. Avoid their "special holiday" fried fish - it is $250 a serving and tastes VERY fishy. The piña colada was very good though. The manager was not helpful at all. No one contacted us to tell us they decided to only serve hotel guests. POOR, POOR customer service. It is very windy at this location so bring a sweater or wrap.

Food and ambiance were great, service not so much. I almost made this 3 stars. Our server, Delaney, was great during our first course, the gem lettuce salad, and seemed knowledgeable about the menu when we were ordering. But when our mains were served, she disappeared for a long period. Here I was, faced with a $225 seafood tower and no side plate to eat from, no soy sauce to mix this the wasabi and no dish to mix the soy and wasabi. I ate a few things like the oysters that I could, straight from the tower, really not having a 5 star feeling. Then we stopped eating because she had taken our bread promising more (not delivered) and also we needed the items such as soy. Someone came and tried to take our plates, that's how long it was. When Delaney finally showed up to service the table next to us, I flagged her down and asked for the needed dishes and soy. When she brought this, I had realized that I wanted butter for the lobster and requested that. It was delivered but not warm. Meantime the promised bread finally arrived. Mediocre service especially at these prices. The food - the oysters were amazing, they had salt and some seaweed on them and there was a nice rice vinegar sauce to accompany them. Briny and delicious. ?The crab was also perfect, and I had it with the rice vinegar sauce because cocktail sauce would have masked the perfect crab flavor. The lobster was drowning in water and difficult to drain as it was cut into pieces (almost). I don't like y food soaked in water because it dilutes the taste, It was very slightly overcooked but after the butter came I enjoyed it. The sashimi was pretty wow. Really rush and large pieces. Once I had some soy sauce I could appreciate it with a little wasabi. The presentation as you can see was over the top. The shrimp were ok, I didn't like them being soaked in cocktail sauce. I would have used my butter. Hubby got the seared ahi which he really enjoyed. The corn that it came with was especially delicious. The gem lettuce salad was basically a Caesar with shaved egg yolk and togarashi. It was very enjoyable. This place of course has a fantastic relaxed vibe, being part of the Four Seasons. For the great food and ambience, I'm giving 4 stars, but as I said in this level of restaurant I would have expected more attentive service, especially right after the main course was delivered.

My wife found 'Ulu on Instagram and heard it was a must-try - we were not disappointed! The service was outstanding, Landon took great care of us throughout the meal. We started with the Korean Fried Chicken (pictured) as an app, which was incredible. Seemed like a cross between Nashville hot chicken and the best Chinese flavors you could imagine - would highly recommend! For our entrees, she got the Mahi Mahi, and I got the short ribs, both of which were outstanding. The short ribs are among the best I have ever had, with flavors that I had never really tasted before. The Brussels sprouts as a side topped off a perfect meal and left no room for dessert. Come prepared not to care about what you spend on the meal, as it's pretty expensive, but well worth it! Top-5 meal I have ever had, and hope to make it back!

Oh my goodness, my husband and I were blown away!! The food was some of the best we've ever had, and they were so accommodating to our gluten allergy. Amazing service all around. The view was absolutely spectacular. Such a special place to celebrate our anniversary!

Sushi was amazing and the service was great! Beach front ambiance can't be beat! We had the macadamia nut soufflé for dessert as well.

Food was one of our best meals when we stayed at Hualalai! Fresh grilled kampachii w steamed Bok choy and sticky rice - my fav! The fish was fresh and seasoned and cooked perfect! My husband had a ahi Tina sashimi and our friends enjoyed crab rolls and farm to table fresh Big Island tomatoe salad. All our food came out quickly and practically gone in seconds. A very popular restaurant at the Hualalai FourSeasons. Sorry no photos this time but we will add when going there soon! Make sure to reserve your table in advance. Delaney, our server was great and we had her as our server before. Very attentive and especially attentive to our special diets. Enjoy this waterfront restaurant and I hope you love it as much as we did! Happy eating!

We ate dinner at ULU Ocean Grill the first night of our recent stay on the Big Island, and it proved to be a completely incredible dining experience. Tip: The setting in which the venue is situated is right on the Beach at the Four Seasons When you look at the restaurant, it'll seem almost too beautiful for real life - like something intended for a postcard.  The service is second-to-none - I'd say it's as good (if not better) than what I've received at Michelin star restaurants I've visited in the past.  The food is inventive, beautifully presented and completely delicious, with novel flavors bringing out the best of the local Hawaiian seafood. During our vacation we visited several really exceptional restaurants on the Island, but this one was by far the most memorable - highly recommended!

Spectacular location. Spectacular service. Amazing meal and it was kind of special with an ask for o e of every piece of fish of the night. Gorgeously presented and well executed. The prices however are stratospheric. Great for a very special occasion but be prepared to pay and pay some more for a very nice meal.

Absolutely amazing anniversary dinner under the stars with the waves lapping in the background. Service and food were outstanding cannot wait to go back and order more items :)

The brunch buffet is an incredible value for the location. The baked goods were delicious. Highlight of the spread. Lots of other good things like fresh juices and a decent Mediterranean spread. No big ticket items like seafood or meats but what they had was good. Amazing service. We had a huge group and our server was very attentive and patient and gracious. Top notch. Beautiful setting too. Looking out over the water. This is a must do if you visit the area.

Our favorite 10/10 restaurant. I am going back to big island with this restaurant as my top priority to visit. Love the atmosphere, the location, the food was devine. But everything has to be perfect for a 10/10.

Fantastic view food was great although overpriced but you can't beat the combo of nice view food and drinks especially when on vacation!

This might have been the best meal we have ever had. You simply cannot go to the big island without eating here. We had a perfect table right on the beach with the most epic view of the setting sun. The waiter was perfect. We just let him pick everything for us and it didn't disappoint. We had poki! Wow. We had sushi. We had salmon. We had it all. The drinks were as good as the food and at the end of the meal I was amazing by the price. I expected to spend a lot more.

This is one of the loveliest restaurants I have ever been to! It's a little hard to find if you're not staying at the resort, but is absolutely stunning with water views from every table. The menu is definitely pricey and the service matches. Our server was very helpful, taking all of our allergies and preferences into account. She was able to help us find options without shellfish and was really accommodating of my gluten allergy, even offering gluten free bread. However, we had a LOT of interaction with our server which made it hard to really get into a good conversation within our group, and we constantly felt like we were being upsold. It was awkward trying to tell the servers that we didn't want more wine ($30+ per glass) or dessert because they were all in sales mode. The food itself was good, but not enough to justify the price. I got the yellow curry and it was delicious but cost $50, where I feel like I could have gotten something comparable at a local Thai place for $15. Of course, you're paying for the ambiance and experience, but the food we got felt very overpriced for what it was. Overall it was lovely, but a little stressful due to the interactions with our servers. If money isn't an issue for you and you're happy to spend a lot on a dinner, this would be a great option, but there are plenty of great options with similar food for less.

Oh boy, where do I even start with the most epic fail of a "fancy" dinner ever? Picture this: February 15, 2024, my wife and I decided to treat ourselves to a dinner that ended up costing us a cool $500 - and that was us being cheap! Apparently, to actually enjoy yourself, you're supposed to drop at least a grand. Yeah, right! So, we're trying to keep our spirits high despite the food being meh, when the server brings us these sad-looking glasses for the least expensive bottle of Chardonnay they had - a mere $120 Stags Leap. We asked for a swap, only to get glasses that looked like they'd been through a dishwasher disaster. We were this close to bailing. As if that wasn't enough, they tell us we can't sit inside and plonk us outside with a storm brewing like it's the end of the world. Next thing you know, a bottle of tequila makes a break for it off the bar and smashes - yup, the wind was auditioning for a disaster movie. Finally, they let us inside. And then, the star of the show, a ginormous cockroach, decides to make an entrance, heading straight for our table. I nearly jumped out of my skin, and it reroutes to the next table. Crawling on the leg of unsuspecting guest. The guest casually flicks it back onto the floor, and a waiter crushes it underfoot as if it's just another day at the office. And yep, this wasn't a cute little bug; it was a sewer-special. Saw a few more of his buddies as we made our great escape to the car. And just when I thought it couldn't get any crazier, here's a kicker: I'm at a place fancy enough to wipe out my wallet, and I'm thinking, "Surely, they've got real wasabi." Nope. I take one bite and it's horseradish. I ask the waiter, and get this, she swears up and down it's the real deal. I couldn't help but laugh out loud! Then, to top off this comedy show, we pass on the soufflé, and suddenly, our waitress treats us like we're invisible. There I am, pouring my own wine, feeling like I'm in some sort of self-service bistro. What a night, huh? And the punchline? Not a single "sorry" or a free dessert to smooth things over. Just a "thanks, now scram." All this at a high-end Four Seasons Hotel, can you believe it? They must think we're all a bunch of clowns! Honestly, in a weird way, it was kind of hilarious. I've got to say, I do get a kick out of these disaster dinners.

Stars are for our server, Mahea who was very nice and orofessional, the beautiful view and the nice ambience. My food was abysmal. Sausage was inedible; 2 tiny pieces of chewy asparagus and overcooked potatoes. That said, the macadamia cinnamon bun was really good as was the coffee and the eggs were nicely cooked.

ULU is a restaurant that is pretty rare to come by! By morning, ULU is a breakfast buffet with pretty much everything you can ask for and by night it's a popular sushi lounge with over 30 different kinds of sushi. The keiki (kid) menu is also jammed pack with any kinds of food a kid could ask for! The service is great too with some fast order-to-eat time where you can get your food for as little at five minutes! The vibes are real and they portray a nice Hawaiian night with a seafood dinner. Totally recommend!

Absolutely amazing views and food. Service was fantastic as well. Skip the drinks ... way too expensive

When we arrived we had a great greeting from the hostess who showed us to our table! There were some flowers on the table and in my water cup that fell from the palm tree above, the hostess said a nice comment, "the trees are blessing your table", and helped us clean off the table. The view was amazing because we got there right at sunset, and there was a nice breeze. There were a few flowers still falling in us but that's nature. Our server greeted us very nicely and was friendly. I asked for a raspberry iced tea, which they didn't have, but she insisted to make it with the options they did have even after I said I didn't want it anymore. She said I could send it back if I didn't like it so I just said sure I'll try it. The sugar packets she brought did not resolve in the drink well she she offered a simple syrup, it took awhile for her to get it (20 min) but once I got it and made it to my liking, It came out delicious. The manager came by to check in, he was super friendly and amazing. The calamari came out first, it was mostly batter and very oily, we ate most of it because we were so hungry but it set the tone for the rest of the meal. By this time it had been an hour since we arrived. The sushi was on back order so it was taking awhile to come out. We got our hot dishes, we ordered the misoyaki cod and crab noodles. The crab noodles was a little salty but besides that great! The misoyaki on the other hand was SO salty. It tasked like I was eating a spoonful of miso paste for every flake of fish. My husband is very non confrontational so he said he would eat it and it was fine. We ordered a side of rice to help cut the salt but I could tell he did not enjoy the cod but by the time he admitted it it was too late to send it back because he ate more than half. We finally got our sushi, which I heard GREAT things about. It must have been a bad night for us but when I took a bite of my otoro bowl the uni wasn't it. It had a fishy taste, as if I picked it but from a Japanese store right before closing. I could tell it was not fresh but it was expensive so I just had to keep eating. I didn't send it back because the otoro and crab was good. Side note our server never asked how our food was she would just stop by to see if we touched the food and said how great it was then left. And lastly the salmon tastes like it was ringed before serving, it wasn't soft like normal sashimi but had some kind of minor texture. The flavor was good and very fatty, just the texture threw it off. Overall this was the second time we're been here and with the same server. Two hours for dinner when it didn't include dessert is too long for me (unless it's fine dining), and just the quality for that price? No thank you. Don't get me wrong presentation was great so if you'd like to go for a nice experience where you also have time to talk with your party this place is the place to go. For us, we probably won't be dining again for dinner.

One of the last restaurants we visited before leaning the big island and it was not a disappointment! Came for breakfast/brunch/lunch time so the menu I believe was fixed. Options offered though were super delicious! Ahi Poke Bowl: kind of a smaller looking portion but surprisingly super tasty! Ahi is fresh and the ocean salad pairing gave it the perfect texture for every bite . Fish Tacos: Mahi Mahi was MK for the day. It was cooked perfectly. Tender and juicy . I loved the bits of pineapples inside, went really well with the cilantro. Mushroom Pizza: personal and new favorite! You wouldn't think that a vegan pizza would hit this hard but honestly you don't need meat for this! Super moist and delicious and the mushrooms were tender. The cheese on top and white sauce makes this pizza one to look out for. It's also HUGE. Guac & Salsa chips: guac is delicious and salsa as well. Make sure you order extra chips! Service: excellent. Waters always filled. Constant check ups galore. The server was very personable and friendly which made the experience all the more better . Overall: menu is a bit pricey but the view of the ocean and service makes up for it ! The food is great as well. Hopefully the next time we're on the big island we get to try this place out for dinner !

I was on the Big Island for a work trip for only 5 days and I came here twice so that should hint at how great this place is. If you are lucky enough to sit at the bar and have Doug as your server you are in for a great evening. My first trip here I had no evening plans and happened to luck out to walking up to the bar when two people were just leaving (otherwise the restaurant didn't have any reservations). I met a few other patrons who were super friendly and we chatted throughout the night. Some were clearly regulars. This only improved my experience here. They bring a nice sourdough bread and on my first night I got the Spicy Ahi Roll, toro rice bowl, and a side of wok fried bok choy. The roll was good except for it wasn't all that spicy. The bok choy was cooked well but also could have used a little more seasoning. The toro rice bowl was delicious but the portion is TINY. They did warn me of this but it was actually still rather filling. On my second visit I got the misoyaki kanpachi. This was super good and actually a rather large portion which surprised me considering the size of the dishes I had the other time. For dessert I had the chocolate banana on one visit and the chocolate soufflé the other. Both were fantastic. The soufflé is big so it would be something to share (it is also rather expensive). The ambiance of the place is also absolutely divine as you would expect at a Four Seasons.

Love it here. The ocean view is amazing and service is great! Got the Hualalai Oysters and Miso Broiled Crab Leg as an appetizer. We also had the Assorted Sashimi and King Crab Roll!

I was extremely impressed with the service, architecture, ambiance and the high quality food. Lilibeth took care of us and she made us feel welcomed. She was knowledgeable of the menu, spirits, and wines. I will ask for her section again. The meal was perfectly presented and each dish was well balanced. We started with the oysters 10/10. We had the poke 10/10. I ordered two rounds of the A5 wagyu nigiri and one Kona rubbed filet. The meal was perfect. Lilibeth was perfect. Hats off to everyone involved.

ULU is a must! The setting alone is worth every cent. Come for sunset and stay for the food and cocktails. It's truly magical. Our waitress, Taylar, was gracious, articulate and allowed us to order at our own pace. Because there were so many delicious sounding items in the menu we ended up just ordered MANY appetizers. Sometimes I think that's the more fun way to dine. ;). The calamari was worthy of a second order, but we refrained. The sushi was fantastic and the oysters even better. I highly recommend ULU. Perfect for sunset. Perfect for dinner.

Awful experience. We came for dinner during our stay and were very disappointed. It's very expensive for what you get and our server kept disappearing. We were over halfway through our entrees when she decided to show up to give us our appropriate silverware. Dessert then took 45 minutes to arrive after we ordered even though we explicitly went for the pineapple upside down cake instead of the soufflé because we were told it would be quick. Nice location and food is ok but not worth the price, especially considering the service.

Food was ok.. not worth the price. I expected more sushi rolls but they only had three and out of those three, two were vegan options. Our server did not know much about out the menu. But the view was amazing with a glass of wine.

Incredible dining experience, truly for special occasions. We were fortunate to have great weather and had a front row seat to a gorgeous sunset

Food is great. Service is good. Ambiance is fantastic. Great sunsets to watch when the sun is going down.

I had an excellent experience at ULU Ocean Grill recently. It's located within the Four Seasons property and offering spectacular views and next to the beach. It's elegant but relaxed with a casual ambience. The service is attentive and friendly. The food was outstanding and everything we tried was a special experience. I highly recommend this place and hope to visit again.

My husband and I went here for a late dinner. This property is expansive and gorgeous! It took us a minute to even find the restaurant haha. I don't even know or care about other people's reviews. This was one of the best meals we've ever had. We started with the octopus and some sashimi. The octopus was tender and both dishes were devoured. We then got the misoyaki kanpachi and the seafood mochi noodles. The first dish was delicious and was completely eaten, but the noods... these noods ruined us. They were UH MAZING. My husband said his mouth started watering when I was telling him I was doing this review and promptly said that was the best dish he's ever put in his mouth. The texture of those mochi noodles were so fantastic, all the ingredients... omg. We also got the soufflé of the evening, which was super simple and perfectly executed. Service was perfect. Good thing this restaurant isn't at home. We'd be broke... but so so happy!

Good concept; poor execution. My friends and I were super excited to try this place after securing a dinner reservation during our trip to big island. I came here for brunch alone because I couldn't handle the turbulence of the snorkel tour. The food was good and standard brunch fare, with a decent strawberry/orange juice. It was an AYCE brunch for $49 plus tax/tip. It did say that coffee was included, but it was not clear that a latte was not included in the charge. It was a bit annoying with a surprise charge, but no big deal. Service was excellent. The problem really began when we came for dinner. The service throughout was impeccable. However, the food was awful. Most of it was practically inedible due to the fact that it was super salty -- not just a bit of extra salt, but it's as if I actually wiped out in the ocean and drank seawater directly from the source. We didn't want to complain, though, so we kept powering through but left every dish unfinished, which is unheard of from our group. We ordered the following, which were all too salty to consume: calamari, uni pasta, corn coconut soup, and the daily catch (forgot which fish, but it didn't even matter). Because the uni pasta was the last to be served and we couldn't take it anymore, we finally told our server and she brought us another one, which was still too salty, but we pretended to like it because we felt bad. They gave us some sorbets on the house, which was really the only enjoyable part of our meal. We also asked for a side of white rice, which turned out to be $14?! For a side of white rice? I've never been charged so much for a side of white rice before. There are places that are expensive but worth it; this place was not. It's exorbitantly priced without the justification. It having the Four Seasons name is no excuse for over priced and inedible food. TL;DR: only the breakfast buffet is kind of worth it. Watch out for unclear charges or pricing.

Came here for an anniversary dinner. The service was impeccable. Food was amazing. The whole experience was definitely one to remember. We were greeted with a "Happy Anniversary" from multiple people, which was very nice. My 13 year old son said it was the best meal he ever had. It is expensive, no doubt about that so if you're not comfortable spending hundreds on one meal then maybe skip this place. Go early if you aren't staying at the hotel because it is a beautiful hotel to look around.

We had a reservation for 9:00pm. We get there and the kitchen is closed at 9:00. Only the sushi bar is available. The hostess was unapologetic and to be honest, seemed bored that she was even talking to us. Not ideal for someone's birthday... and pregnant! They wouldn't even make miso soup. Our bill came out to $260. Average/not authentic sushi. Wagyu nigiri was $60 for two pieces And it was just okay. I honestly had better sushi in Wyoming and Oklahoma for a 1/8 of the price. my neighborhood Japanese sushi spot in Los Angeles would make this sushi laughable. I mean I had a California roll that was not as good as Whole Foods or a 7-11 anywhere in Japan. Our bartender was great. Oh yes, I forgot to mention we had a table reservation but at 7 months pregnant I had to sit at a barstool with an injured coccyx. Thank you Ulu! Happy birthday to me!

The food was over the top amazing. I had crab pasta and I can't find the words to describe how amazing it was. All of the sushi was fresh and amazing as well. Excellent drinks! Excellent service! Excellent ambiance! I mean it's right on the beach with the sounds and smells of the water. We even caught a perfect sunset.

This was our splurge dinner - so glad we ate here! Everything was wonderful, completely delicious in the most beautiful setting! It's not cheap, but it's luxurious. Loved how non-crowded the restaurant was, we felt like we were the only ones there. Definitely plan ahead and make a reservation for sunset :)

After our first dining experience at ULU at the Four Seasons on the Big Island, I'm not certain how to describe it. Maybe these three: Breathtaking, Awe-Inspiring and Romantic. We were fortunate to get a 7:30pm reservation to celebrate my wife's birthday. When we entered the restaurant, the sun had just set and sky was full of vibrant colors. Our table was on a walkway adjacent to the beach. Beautiful gas torches provided lighting during the evening. As the sky became darker, the restaurant turns on lights that illuminate the waves as they come. Rooms at the Four Seasons easily cost over $1,000 a night. So I was surprised how affordable dining at ULU was. Most of the starters were in the $20's, with entrée's $40-60. If you have a table of hungry souls, order the 36oz Tomahawk for $225. It was tempting, but can wait for another visit. We started with Ahi Tuna Poke and the Heirloom Tomato & Avocado. Both were beautifully presented with amazing flavor. For entrees, the Coconut Poached Kanpachi was served Manilla Clams, Snow Peas and Crispy Leeks. It brought back memories of a similar preparation at a restaurant in Honolulu. My wife loved the tenderness of the American Wagyu Strip. It was perfectly grilled and served with Lion's Mane Mushrooms and Black Truffle Turnips. For a side, we ordered the Tom Kha Creamed Corned and it was simply heavenly. Then the surprises came out. First, champagne arrived to toast my wife's birthday. And about 20 minutes later an amazing chocolate souffle, that was insanely rich and decadent. As we love to do cocktails during dinner, I wasn't paying attention to the prices. Most drinks are in the low $20s, but two are $40 and $60 respectively. My wife was very impressed by her $40 ULU Mai Tai. We also tried the Elderflower Caipirinha, Beach Knees and Paniolo Pau Hana. Each was exceptional and the work of a sophisticated mixologist. Our server and all their support staff were friendly, professional and experts at exceeding expectations. We can't wait to return on our next Big Island trip.

Amazing place amazing location romantic best time to go is on sunset time great service

I've spent countless beautiful occasions celebrating special occasions here enjoying breakfast & dinner. My favorite dining memories on The Big Island of Hawai'i just happen to somehow always occur here. Nothing, however compares to their brunch! Last Easter we had a morning swim followed by an long & leisurely Easter brunch filled with tulips, spring themed cocktails, eggs, delicious sweet & savory dishes & yummy treats to take home. The day even included a cute bunny, who came to visit the children at each table. It's worth flying in to Kona, even if it's just for the day! The food quality, service level, views and ambience each time I'm here, exceeds my expectations Highly recommend celebrating Easter morning here!

The location is great. But if you go at night, you might get lost. The food is fusion Japanese. The grilled octopus and curry were delicious. Great if you want to dine while watching the ocean.

Great service, our server recommendations are top notch. Unbeatable sunset view and first class cocktails and sushi. Yummy dessert- ice slush is highly recommended! Celebrated our birthday and had a great time.