Humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa

What an elegant space. The setting feels a bit like a Disney theme park. The service is deliberate and precise. The food was perfect. But, with the elevated prices, I'd expect nothing less. We loved sitting in the main room with the vaulted ceiling and energy of the room. And I bet the privacy of the outer tables along the perimeter would feel more intimate... something for everyone!

An awesome experience, it all starts with service and Randall is an excellent waiter. He provided us with excellent recommendations across apps, dinner, and dessert. A repeat visitor both before and after renovation and menu reconstruction, held up well. The bar becoming an a aquarium bar is a nice touch. Will continue to visit when I make my way to Maui.

Some of the most amazing breakfast I have ever had the pleasure of eating. Their dinner is also astounding. The very best lobster and crab I have ever had. The sweet potatoes with hot honey are a must-try. Should I also mention the beautiful views and unique structure? Incredible!

We were pleasantly surprised at the wonderful time we had. The salads were delicious and very fresh. The crab cake was delicious 😋! I had the fresh catch of the day and the chef was able to make it with my allergies in mind, so good! We had salmon which was good. My husband's pork chop was disappointing and super spicy. The drinks were excellent. A very nice experience.

We tried both breakfast and dinner during our stay. Breakfast was included in our booking, but I definitely wouldn’t pay extra for it. Our server said juice is 100% fruit but I figured out there is a bunch of sugar inside. It was not definitely 100% fruit juice. For dinner, we tried the tasting menu. While our server was very kind, the overall experience was underwhelming. The host didn’t make us feel particularly welcome, and the food itself was mediocre. The first dish was overly sour. Overall, the meal wasn’t worth the money, and I wouldn’t recommend it.

The food was amazing, and the service was excellent. All the dishes are perfectly right. If you don’t like cheap salty taste of city restaurants, this is where you should go. I think this place is better than The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea

We have been here a few times over the years. The views and atmosphere are tops anywhere. How can you beat a bar top, which is also a fish tank. The service was that of a top restaurant. But the food was really disappointing, especially when we are paying $100 each to dine. We had a wedge salad which was good. I had the catch of the day which was a redsnapper over a bed of chick pea. The fish was dry and the whole dish was so salty I couldn't eat it. My wife had the filet mignon which was not nearly as good as we had at Maui Brewing a few days earlier. The filet was void of taste. We had the mud pie for dessert, which tasted like it had sat in the freezer for a few days. The $35 cocktails did not taste very well either. We have had many great meals at humu over the years. I hope it was a bad day, but it feels like they need a new chef.

This place has very nice view, however the food tasted just ok, not bad but not impressive in my opinion, given its price tag. I still would recommend the ube bread and fried shrimp. The dining experience took a negative hit when we decided to pay the bill with cash because we just wanted to get rid of loose change. And one of the blonde waitresses saw the cash and gave us a look that was a bit too judgmental and said she will need to count this and told us to stay here. I do understand they need to count cash and give back change etc, but the tone she used was definitely far from friendly on top of the frown, sounded like we might scam them with not enough cash. For context, the bill was not a small one, so it felt to us that she judged and may have doubted us for having this much cash on hand. Overall the attitude given to us was not a pleasant experience.

What an elegant space. The setting feels a bit like a Disney theme park. The service is deliberate and precise. The food was perfect. But, with the elevated prices, I'd expect nothing less. We loved sitting in the main room with the vaulted ceiling and energy of the room. And I bet the privacy of the outer tables along the perimeter would feel more intimate... something for everyone!

An awesome experience, it all starts with service and Randall is an excellent waiter. He provided us with excellent recommendations across apps, dinner, and dessert. A repeat visitor both before and after renovation and menu reconstruction, held up well. The bar becoming an a aquarium bar is a nice touch. Will continue to visit when I make my way to Maui.

Some of the most amazing breakfast I have ever had the pleasure of eating. Their dinner is also astounding. The very best lobster and crab I have ever had. The sweet potatoes with hot honey are a must-try. Should I also mention the beautiful views and unique structure? Incredible!

We were pleasantly surprised at the wonderful time we had. The salads were delicious and very fresh. The crab cake was delicious 😋! I had the fresh catch of the day and the chef was able to make it with my allergies in mind, so good! We had salmon which was good. My husband's pork chop was disappointing and super spicy. The drinks were excellent. A very nice experience.

We tried both breakfast and dinner during our stay. Breakfast was included in our booking, but I definitely wouldn’t pay extra for it. Our server said juice is 100% fruit but I figured out there is a bunch of sugar inside. It was not definitely 100% fruit juice. For dinner, we tried the tasting menu. While our server was very kind, the overall experience was underwhelming. The host didn’t make us feel particularly welcome, and the food itself was mediocre. The first dish was overly sour. Overall, the meal wasn’t worth the money, and I wouldn’t recommend it.

The food was amazing, and the service was excellent. All the dishes are perfectly right. If you don’t like cheap salty taste of city restaurants, this is where you should go. I think this place is better than The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea

We have been here a few times over the years. The views and atmosphere are tops anywhere. How can you beat a bar top, which is also a fish tank. The service was that of a top restaurant. But the food was really disappointing, especially when we are paying $100 each to dine. We had a wedge salad which was good. I had the catch of the day which was a redsnapper over a bed of chick pea. The fish was dry and the whole dish was so salty I couldn't eat it. My wife had the filet mignon which was not nearly as good as we had at Maui Brewing a few days earlier. The filet was void of taste. We had the mud pie for dessert, which tasted like it had sat in the freezer for a few days. The $35 cocktails did not taste very well either. We have had many great meals at humu over the years. I hope it was a bad day, but it feels like they need a new chef.

This place has very nice view, however the food tasted just ok, not bad but not impressive in my opinion, given its price tag. I still would recommend the ube bread and fried shrimp. The dining experience took a negative hit when we decided to pay the bill with cash because we just wanted to get rid of loose change. And one of the blonde waitresses saw the cash and gave us a look that was a bit too judgmental and said she will need to count this and told us to stay here. I do understand they need to count cash and give back change etc, but the tone she used was definitely far from friendly on top of the frown, sounded like we might scam them with not enough cash. For context, the bill was not a small one, so it felt to us that she judged and may have doubted us for having this much cash on hand. Overall the attitude given to us was not a pleasant experience.

Our favorite meals in Maui are here. Their service is amazing and the food was fabulous! You cannot beat their location (we stayed at the Grand Wailea) but it is such a beautiful restaurant and the grounds around it is incredible especially at sunset. For dinner the kiddos got teriyaki chicken and were so happy with that choice, it even came with ice cream dessert. The server was patient with the kiddos too. My husband and I both got fish and I loved my choice of the salmon which had chili crunch and oil on it. The starters were great too: ceviche and the ube bread with lilikoi butter - SO GOOD. I will dream of the bread and butter. Lastly we got LILIKO ' I VACHERIN for dessert which was incredible- the perfect way to cap off a filling meal. We will definitely be back!

I heard that this bar was surrounded by fish tanks and I had to go. My husband and I sat at the bar purposefully to enjoy all the fish. It is breathtaking when you first walk into the bar area. And it's even more beautiful when you sit at the bar area. The fish are so cute and the coral are so vibrant. We didn't order any food, but we did order drinks. They were okay and really overpriced for what they were. The fish tanks were the best part of the experience.

The views from this restaurant are stunning! I was absolutely in love with the open air vibe. The service was excellent and very quick. The drinks are amazing and so beautiful to look at. I enjoyed a coconut drink that tasted like a dessert. For food, we got the ube bread, chicken and steak with fries. My daughter ordered teriyaki chicken off the children's menu. Every single thing was delicious. The potato's with the chicken are to die for. The fries were really good too. We would have gotten dessert but couldn't eat anymore. The kids menu comes with ice cream so that was a hit for my daughter. The place gets really packed so I would suggest reservations. It's also a very fun name to pronounce!

Lovely setting ... note you cannot see the ocean from the location. Although, it is surrounded by a man-made lagoon which is beautiful. There were several tables in our area with diners, and while I wouldn't call the setting 'intimate'... it was very nice. Everyone was being respectful and not talking too loud .... there wasn't loud music so no one needed to try to talk over that. The bar was quite busy, and if I were to go back, I'd sit there for a drink and a pupu. The bar is actually an aquarium. The service is very good and the folks here are 'on it'. The menu has a bunch of options.... it does lean towards fish and shellfish. Understandably so since you are on the islands. We ordered the shrimp appetizer and a salad to share. They were kind enough to split the salad for us so we didn't have to do it ourselves. This was very much appreciated. The salad was fresh and crisp... and the goat cheese was local. The shrimp appetizer was not quite what I was expecting. It seemed overcooked... which for shrimp is better than undercooked. Or maybe it had just been sitting too long under a heat lamp? I don't know. It was not as succulent as I was hoping it would be, and there was way too much breading. The husband and I each ordered a fish dish. Both were good but not knock your socks off good. It was a nice meal, but very pricey for the quality of the dishes. Each of our fish dishes were $50-60 each. What I do remember about the pricing because it really stood out.... the Seafood Curry (which did include lobster) was $96. Just to give you a gauge on pricing at this restaurant.

Such a great restaurant to catch the sunset. Depending what time of the year you go, I would definitely recommend making reservations to coincide with sunset. We were fortunate to be seated at the tables near the bar, which was perfect view of the sunset. Our server seemed a bit off. He seemed annoyed that I said we were ready and wanted to order everything -- drinks, appetizers, entrees all at once. He basically cut me off after order appetizers and said he'd put it in. I thought it was a bit rude but whatever. The ube brioche was okay, nothing out of this world. The crab cake was chef's kiss. It's only one cake and I devoured it all on my own. It had fresh greens on top making it bright and delicious. For our entrees we ordered the pork chop and chicken. The portions were hugeeee. I have no idea who thought this was a per-person plate. I couldn't even finish half of my chicken. When it came to dessert we ordered the banana pudding. I thought it was good but also a little weird. It seemed like 2 desserts into 1 -- it was banana pudding (banana jam, wafers, and a coconut caramel sauce) with a side of 3 ube mochi malasadas. They were fine on their own but I don't think they actually complimented each other. One thing worth nothing is my husband made the reservations and noted on the reservations that we were celebrating our honeymoon. Maybe it's my fault for expecting something for it but honestly, I did. It was not acknowledged at all. A simple congratulations would've been nice or a thanks for coming and celebrating with us. NADA. It seems like it does not make a difference if you're coming in to celebrate something or not. Bit of downer to be honest. Overall the food was decent (a bit pricey obvi), the side service was good (my water was always refilled), but our actual server was hit or miss. He kind of lagged at times or was MIA. and last but not least a giant bug, looked like a cockroach it was HUGEEEE it fell from the ceiling and onto my arm. I squealed so loud and jumped up everyone looked! I mean I guess it comes with the location itself but the only thing that makes up for is the views of this restaurant.

Wow what an amazing place! Was greeted for dinner with big smiles we were seated promptly for our 7pm dinner reservations. Waiter was very polite and explained their menu started with their prawns... let me tell you that was the best I had then and we went with a few daily fresh Catches tested very fresh and treated flavors. Al in all one of the best ambiance in Hawaii. Beautiful oven foot setting very Hawaiian canna like setting. Will recommend anyone to try atleast once.

We celebrated our one year wedding anniversary here and had an amazing night. We did book a table experience for a view. Our waitress was amazing. She really took care of us and made us feel very special. They hand out a glass of champagne to start with a tuna bite to start. My wife and I got the petite seafood platter, Farmer market salad, ube brioche, Hawaiian swordfish and the daily catch with a side of the local mushrooms. My wife got the passionata to drink, which was also excellent. For dessert we got the espresso martini and the mud pie. Expect to pay a pretty penny to dine here, but expect great service and food to compliment it. Great place for views, and romance.

I found this place very underwhelming, despite all the rave reviews and recommends to come here. We were staying at the Grand Wailea, and in my research of this area, this was one of the must-try restaurants. First and foremost, the ability to find this place was like trying to find the Fountain of Youth. We nearly stumbled into the luau, and nearly triggered, we finally found it. We were sat at a two-top, having reservations and checking in. We ordered the taro bread to start which was good - the bread was hot and the butter melted on contact. We shared an odd green salad to start - but the dressing was good. For an entree, I went with the filet which came with Demi glaze and sprouts underneath. This was an incredibly good item, the meat was very tender. We also added a Crab cake which was abysmal. Being from Maryland, this was the polar opposite of what a crab cake should be. As dessert, I went with the mud pie which was good. Overall, I found this place very overrated. It had its endearing qualities, but the total package was just average.

An elderly woman (hostess #1) checked us in upon our arrival. She made note of our reservation and left my husband and I to wait... for a good 15 minutes, until her colleague showed up. Her colleague, hostess #2 was not friendly. She sensed our frustration; however, instead of politely asking, she called out to us to see her at the counter, the way a teacher calls out to a student, which is far from service you would expect from a restaurant in a 5-star hotel. After learning from the that we had already checked in with hostess #1, hostess #2 yells at hostess #1, grabbed a couple of menus and showed us to our table. No explanation was provided for the delay or her unprofessional behavior. I was originally looking forward to the restaurant's Maui Green salad as my appetizer but decided against ordering anything uncooked after witnessing how disorganized and unprofessional the hostesses were at managing the simple things. While the front of the house and kitchen are completely separate operations, I just wanted to play it safe at this point, eat a decent meal, go back to our hotel next door and rest. On this particular day, I was in the mood for fries. Humuhumunukunukuapua'a did not have fries, but I noticed one of their mains - the chicken dish included fried smashed potatoes, which was the closest thing they had to fries. That made things easy - I went for the chicken. My husband ordered the Chilean sea bass. We also decided to share the abalone & clam chowder, and a side of mushrooms. Our sever, Larry was very nice and thoughtful. Without our requesting, he had the kitchen divide the chowder into two separate bowls, so that my husband and I would not have to eat it out of the same bowl. The abalone & clam chowder smelled great. My husband and I immediately dug in. We were getting lots of celery, lots of potato... but where was the abalone and the clams??? At $30, there BETTER be abalone and clams in this chowder. We did not just order some flavored soup. We spooned faster and did not stop eating until we cleaned our bowls. In the end, we were truly disappointed, as there was not a morsel of abalone or clam in the chowder. Our main courses arrived not long after. My chicken dish looked fine, but it was executed poorly. The chicken was not seasoned; it was dry. To mask the dryness, mango BBQ sauce was doused all over it. The mango BBQ sauce did not make the chicken taste any better. I could not eat more than a few bites of it. Thankfully, the few pieces of fried smashed potatoes were good. I ate all of them. The fact that the restaurant felt confident enough to put chicken on their menu, charged $48 for it, and failed to deliver is embarrassing. Chicken is not just an afterthought. If you are not skilled to make chicken, then you should not be putting it on the menu. My husband thought his Chilean sea bass was fine. The side of mushrooms were not great, they were watery. After we finished eating, a middle-aged staff member came to clear our plates. He looked less than pleased that my dish was unfinished. Larry then came by to ask if we were interested in desserts. My husband felt terrible that I did not enjoy my chicken dish and thought I might still be hungry, so asked to see the dessert menus, which Larry happily brought over. Meanwhile, the same middle-aged staff member comes back again, this time to wipe our table. He throws the dessert menus out of his way, and sweeps all the scraps off the table, on to my husband's lap. Clearly, food and service are not Humuhumunukunukuapua'a's strong points. With the exception of Larry and a younger female staff member who was extremely nice and helped direct me to the restroom on site, the people working here do not care about customer service. Fellow vacationer, please do not eat here. You will NOT REGRET not coming here and spending $$$$ eating less than mediocre food and be treated poorly. Trust me, there are plenty of good restaurants nearby that are well worth your money.

Iconic experience from start to finish. Loved the view and sunset. Unique cocktails. Main courses were phenomenal. Would definitely return again on our next trip to Maui.

We were recommended this place by a friend. It is an upscale, super fancy, Hawaiian themed restaurant at the Grand Wailea resort. We were seated by the balcony ocean side. We were celebrating our anniversary and last night of our vacation. Our waiter was very accommodating, friendly. We ordered the chef's choice menu, which was quite expensive at $95 per person, so we had high expectations. The food was delicious overall, but not top notch that we would expect for that price. - Jumbo shrimp (5/5): This was almost my favorite, the shrimp was fresh and the sauce was perfectly paired. Also just 1 shrimp. - Miso glazed cauliflower (4/5): This was good but not amazing, small portion size. - Salmon carpaccio (5/5): Very tasty and fresh - Wagyu strip (5/5): Super tender, flavorful, almost melt in your mouth. - Creme brule (4/5): Huge portion size, definitely could not finish it. A huge bowl. Super sweet with strawberry chunks.

It was good! Absolutely beautiful restaurant. A part of the Grand Wailea and a stunning (but a bit long) walk from the lobby to the restaurant. I'd say all of the food was good, but for the price it wasn't out of this world. We were left a little underwhelmed but still happy we chose to go because it is so quintessential Wailea with stunning views and good service from a friendly server.

After a long day of travel from the east coast, my girlfriend and I were worn down and exhausted. This place - the food, the service, the ambiance - gave us life! The ube brioche with passionfruit butter was some of the best bread and butter I've ever had and so was the crab cake! The ceviche, coconut curry, and mussels were also incredible and exactly what we needed after eating the United Airlines meal. The star of the evening was actually our server, Bryan. I'm very picky about customer service, actually. It's not just about being responsive and polite. It's about making a connection which I can tell Bryan has a talent for. He was casual and light in the best way while remaining professional. His recommendations were spot on and he was also very funny and conversational. I cannot fathom how this place gets less than 4 stars. Not sure what else you might be looking for because this place absolutely rocks.

Our favorite meal during our week in Maui. The views were indescribable. The food was beyond delicious! Have dessert!!! The service was the best.

This is definitely a must try dinner places, the most beautiful dinner with the best sunset. 12oz Wagyu strip was good but not the best, unfortunately i did get food poisoning from the Pancetta Hash it comes with; food overall will give it 3.8/5. Ube Brioche taste like regular bread, no Ube flavor but still good bread. i would definitely come back to try something different especially for the view. they have a gorgeous bar with fish tank as a table. Definitely make reservations this place gets busy for dinner

Decided to give this restaurant a try since we were staying at the hotel and wanted a nice evening. Overall, we were not that impressed with the food or service for the prices. The restaurant is unique, overlooking the beautiful lagoon and ocean. The bar is an actual fish tank! It was a bit on the dark side (photo quality isn't great). Our fish dishes were tasty but small. I loved our anniversary dessert though!

The restaurant at the Grand Wailea that shares its name with the official state fish of Hawaii, is really all it shares with Hawaii. The Aloha spirit and great food you find on Maui is not here. The sunset views are spectacular but you can get that for free from any beach facing west. You expect to overpay at a resort, but you don't expect poor service and poor quality at a Waldorf Astoria Resort. Unfortunately, here you will get both. First of all, our waiter Ken (who is obviously not Hawaiian) was on island time the entire time, and yet he somehow mysteriously materialized when our neighbors needed a refill or anything at all - and then poof, gone. Maybe it was because I look more native than he does, maybe it's because my baby is too cute, or maybe he's just one of those dudes. Any way you cut it, our experience was really bad. The busser, Jay, is very cool and did his best to keep us entertained while Ken did Ken things. But, because of Ken's lack of attention, our food was served cold and tbh, the Prime New York steak I ordered is probably the worst steak I've ever been served in a restaurant. I mean, Sizzler and Outback serve better steaks (no offense to either I love you both, just saying). The NY was served warm, not sizzling hot, it was covered in a demi glaze which is a big warning sign. Who smothers a Prime steak with a sauce? Someone trying to hide something - the poor quality of the steak. It tasted terrible. My advice is to try one the Island's many other restaurants for dinner.

Unfortunately, we would not recommend this restaurant. The food was significantly overpriced for the quality compared to other restaurants on the island. The ambiance also left a lot to be desired. It definitely attracts an older "crowd", which is fine, however I use the term "crowd" loosely, as there were not many people in the restaurant at all...it seems maybe we missed a memo. We got to the restaurant early, and decided to have a drink at the bar first. The bartenders were fine, just not very welcoming or friendly, which was a contrast to the rest of our experience in Maui. The hostess was also incredibly unprofessional, making inappropriate jokes and swearing to herself?? Strange behavior. The two stars are for our server who was actually sooo nice and friendly, I hope that he can find another job in a busier restaurant, because he was really great.

Lively atmosphere but also has a laid back vibe. Love coming here & sitting at the bar. Ordered the seafood tower for dinner & it was delicious. Great way to end a day swimming in the pools/ocean

First off, the hotel this restaurant is located in is incredible. If you have kids the finances then the place is fantastic. The restaurant for dinner is far from what the hotel offers. You're basically eating at a sizzler. The service is mediocre. We had a waiter named Mike who seems to have an attitude and seems to forget the little things that were paid for before we even started dinner. The ambience is off the chart. One secret, you have to pay for ambiance. Meaning if you want the table at the best spots it will cost extra with the bad service unfortunately. Otherwise you are sitting in an area that you can't even see the water or sunset. I personally just can't get over the how sub par the food is for the price. But you are in an area where options are other hotels. It is what it is .

Enjoyed a delicious dinner with my family! From start to finish we enjoyed not only the food but the ambiance and service. 10/10 would recommend for a special meal. Venison Lumpia. A restaurant favorite. Different than traditional lumpia but worth the try! The sauce that came with it was bussin! Grande seafood tower. 10/10! Glad we got this size because it fed the 5 of us perfectly. We devoured it! Oysters were fresh, shrimps were big, fresh and juicy, crab had a lot of meat and tasted fresh, lobster was tasty, and poke was fresh and yummy. The theme here was that this tower was the freshest seafood tower I've ever eaten! Ube mochi malasadas 1000/10 with banana pudding crumble 9/10. Mud Pie - yummmy to share and soooo decadent!! The crab cake was soft with enough crispiness. Again, fresh, good flavor without overpowering the crab taste. We shared this amongst 5 people to taste a bite each. Might recommend getting two orders. Lobster seafood curry - my dad enjoyed it and it was a lot of food! Everything tasted so fresh and the sauce was poured table-side, nice presentation! Mushrooms! If you like mushrooms, GET IT! It's worth it. Pork chops - 9/10. Seasoned well and the ube purée was different but surprisingly good and a nice compliment to the pork chop. Sea bass - 1000/10!! Order it medium rare. Hands down the best meal we had on the trip. Wow wow wow! So soft, so decadent, good flavor, and did I say it was perfectly cooked already. So good!! The host, to the server, and the manager (Miriam) were so nice and friendly. They made us feel at home and added to the experience. Miriam kept checking on our table and other tables around us. Very personable and caring. 10/10 - recommend Humuhumu for a special occasion meal! Even their bar is an aquarium! So cool! Ambiance and all!

If I could give 0 stars I would Seating is by how much you're willing to pay Limited menu Staff are indifferent & rushing you to get out of there as quickly as possible

$50 per person to cancel a reservation 8 hours before our reservation time even with extenuating circumstances beyond our control (our party was sick). Will never go to any restaurant doing this, especially not one with already poor reviews

We came to celebrate our honeymoon! We had a reservation and were promptly sat when we arrived. We were able to watch the sunset right when we were seated. The ube bread was divine - soft, pillowy and the sweet butter was a perfect match. We shared the wagyu strip and the salmon, both were cooked perfectly. Our server also recommended the kalo gratin which was different, but tasty. We also received a sweet dessert for our celebration. Overall, great dining experience!

My wife and I booked our 1st anniversary dinner here a few months prior to arriving through open table reservations. I specifically called out that it was our 1st anniversary and that we would like a sunset view table if possible. I received a few notifications about 'upgrades' and special 'packages' that were suggested to us for a small $150-200 fee. We just wanted restaurant seating so it was an unnecessary upgrade. Upon arriving on our anniversary the hostess confirmed our reservation and asked if we were grand wailea guests. No mention of our anniversary or seating request. Several others checked in with us citing special experiences. After waiting 15 minutes past our reservation time we were seated in the very back of the restaurant next to a crying baby. Still no mention of our anniversary. We requested a better table from our waitress explaining the situation, and were responded to with an attitude that it is likely not possible but that they would look into it. Some time later we were moved, but after waiting some time yet again with no staff checking on us. We decided to leave. The time was 6:50pm at this point and we had been completely let down. My wife spent many years working in the industry, and spoke very transparently with the manager about how much the experience needed improvement and we left to enjoy our anniversary elsewhere. It was a very disappointing experience from a restaurant and hotel that is supposed to be top tier. **IMPORTANT** Now, after looking into this I do not blame the staff. After looking into the hotel private equity owner BLACKSTONE and the way they run their properties and businesses, I believe they are entirely to blame. They are well known for using borrowed money to purchase properties and flip them for profit. Is well known how these types of practices are done, by forcing the local staff to work more for less and with less staff. Less than 3 weeks prior to our visit, the staff was protesting how overwhelmed they are with their workloads and how it is affecting the cleanliness of the hotel and this restaurant! It is taking tolls on them physically from being forced to work fast enough to keep up with what needs to be done. The grand wailea has not staffed accordingly for the amount of restaurants like this one and rooms that are full right now. The grand wailea and this restaurant are even under a class action lawsuit from the spa workers that are not being paid. It is very obvious now that they are only giving seating to those that pay hundreds of dollars more for special packages and completely ignored our request. This is directly due to the way Blackstone is trying to squeeze every last dollar out of this resort and restaurant at the expense of the overall experience they provide, let alone the health and well being of those native to Hawaii. There is something very wrong with the forced profit focus of this property to be so money hungry that they disregard the true point of what makes Hawaii so great and what has attracted visitors for generations. We will be taking into account which private equity firms own what properties when visiting in the future and will be sure to spread the word. Especially the owners of this restaurant - Blackstone. Aloha.

I went here for new years eve and experienced the worst service (or lack of it). I arrived right before closing and took an empty seat. After sitting for 15 minutes a bartender gave us a menu and never returned after 45 minutes of being ignored I asked 2 bartenders walking past me if I could place my drink order. Surprise they both ignored me. I told them about themselves as I left. I went directly to valet to retrieve my car and refused the $65 fee. I would've payed if I received any service. Luckily a supervisor waived the fee. I tipped the driver. Gave 1 star as I couldn't give a 0.

Worse experience. Came to celebrate our anniversary and the food was severely overpriced. Service was slow. It should not take 2 hours to have a meal with 2 other tables. My kids wanted to leave because the food took so long! We left really disappointed.

Gorgeous interior with beautiful beach views. Would recommend going as the sun is setting. Our server Michael was very friendly and helpful. Food was delicious, star of the night was the tower. Over a great experience. Would recommend and come back as well.

First it is an absolutely beautiful restaurant and hits all the marks for ambiance. Service was good, although a personal pet peeve of mine is I do not like be seated at an elevated style bar table, for a $100 a meal place I prefer to be comfortably seated at a nice table. Food tastes great, chicken did have way too many bones in it though. We had the Chicken, Rock Shrimp Tempura, Kona Crab Cakes.

Returned for an actual meal to give more "real" menu items a try. Unfortunately, I was disappointed for the price. We got the family style flounder and the fish was bland and dry. The pesto and mac nut butter did not really add anything to it. Plated beautifully though! The mushrooms side was good but pretty much just because they're drowning in butter (which is delicious! but nothing impressive). The au gratin potato side stole the show, it was divine. Cocktails are all very sweet which isn't a bad thing depending on preference but worth noting. The environment is beautiful. Absolutely stunning. Just not something I think I will be returning for other than just drinks at the beautiful fish tank bar to hang out with the lovely staff and enjoy some views!

Our last night in Maui couldn't have been more memorable. Our fantastic waitress Ashley and Volt were exceptional. Our meals were fabulous. Starting with the crab cake, Wagyu steak for hubby, mushrooms, sweet potato hash and ended with the phenomenal banana pudding. Grand Wailea, haven't visited you in years and I'm so happy we met again. We loved the view. We will definitely be back.

Our dinner experience was laughably terrible, and this is easily the worst meal we've ever had in Hawaii. The hostesses were rude and unprofessional, and we were made to wait almost 15 minutes for our table despite having a reservation. During that time, we saw them turn away two families (one with a pregnant woman) despite the restaurant being at least 75% empty. We had the $30 clam and abalone chowder that had neither clam nor abalone, and the $48 chicken entree that was dry and poorly seasoned. The only saving grace were the sea bass and our waiter Larry.

Enjoyed brunch through this beautiful restaurant. The views were outstanding during our private event and the food was absolutely delicious. Their dinner menu is diverse with local flavors and the staff have been outstanding on both visits.

We went to Humuhumu for one of our honeymoon dinners, and really loved it! Every piece of food we had was outstanding. We were a little surprised the bread service didn't come with the meal (especially because the meal was pricey), and we were kind of sitting in a back corner where we didn't see the waitress too much, but the food alone was incredible. We had the catch of the day, which was great, and loved the dessert options. The vibe of the restaurant was also very cool-- someone told us that the bar was new, and it definitely looked cool. This was a great option for a romantic dinner or a fun night out.

Ben & Jay were absolutely phenomenal !!! Will definitely be back because of the service & 10/10 food recommendations

We went there to celebrate all of our birthdays which fall within a few weeks from each other. Lauren was spot on making sure we had what we needed. The timing was perfect on everything. Obviously, when your out for a night you don't want to feel rushed. The ambience was just perfect as we enjoyed partial sunset ( looked like maybe rain in the distance) but none the less we all had a great time. We even had a few deserts to celebrate and are so thankful to all he staff at the Humuhumunukunukuapua. Everyone was so friendly. Lets just say, if you are looking for place for a a great meal and a friendly staff then this a MUST. Thanks again Lauren for making our special days feel extra special. Prices were VERY fair for the quality of food and service.

I would recommend this place for a special occasion. The views are amazing, as well as the service. Our waiter was awesome and super attentive. The food is soooo good but soooo overpriced. That's why I would give it 4 out of 5 stars. Very small portions for a very large price. There are much better restaurants on the island. I would try one of those to get way better value for your money.

Beautiful restaurant in a beautiful resort. Sunset views were stunning as dinner was served. Started off with a green salad and oysters as appetizers. The oysters were so fresh. The ákala Martini was so refreshing. For main entrees we picked, The salmon dish, The pacific snapper, Hawaiian swordfish, and a filet. All entrees were delicious.

Overall, great experience. We sat at the bar and had sea bass, carpaccio, ceviche and mud pie to finish. Food was great, drinks were great. It's a nice spot to watch the sunset. Bartenders Ben and Jay were friendly and attentive. I'm taking a star away because even though it's been newly "remodeled" it's missing basic, yet small details like purse hooks at the bar and in the bathrooms. I had to put my designer bag on the foot rest because the bar stool did not have a back to hang it off of. Also, the fish tank bar is a cool idea but it feels unfinished and you can see where the pieces are molded together. It looks cheaply done and I'm sure it cost a fortune to do.

Humu in 30 Seconds! My Take: Pricy upscale dining experience inside the gorgeous Grand Wailea. Fantastic at times, great/above average at others. Our latest experience was for the sunset package ($35 each, including a sunset view table and champagne). It was very good, but also around $475 for two people including appetizer, sunset package, mains, dessert and coffee. No alcohol other than the included champagne with the sunset package. My Order: Crab Cake - single cake, amazing quality, 2 people shared, sauce was fantastic and almost all crab meat. One hidden shell. Bread - Ubu bread with passion fruit butter. Amazing! Iberico Pork - Amazingly tender; the "wagyu of pork" didn't disappoint. Sauce was bitter; skip it. Instead go with the molokoni mashed sweet potatoes with hot honey. Absolutely INSANE. 10/10 dish with those combined Spiny Lobster Curry - Wife ordered this. Super pricy at nearly $100, curry was good but you need to take off shrimp tails, lobster tail, chop up veggies, etc. Good, but not $90+ good. Mud Pie Dessert - Good, ice cream based pie. Decent, but not a must have Banana Pudding Dessert - Also good, but not jaw dropping. Decent if you enjoy banana based treats Final Thoughts: Humu lives and dies off its seasonal menu. If you are ready to drop hundreds on the experience it's a great option... if you're in Wailea I'd suggest going more casual and hitting up Monkey Pod unless it's specially for a birthday or big celebration.

We had a wonderful dinner at this beautiful Grand Wailea restaurant. Yes, the food was delicious, portions were generous and the staff super attentive. Randy took great care of us and he would check in and see if we needed anything else but never rushed us. We had the market daily catch of kampachi, Farmer's market salad which was done and made with the freshest produce and locally grown produce. The kampachi was done and seasoned perfectly with a mild and tasty fried rice and liikoi sauce. Our friend loved their ceviche and crab cakes. I was disappointed we were to full to enjoy thier desserts. The mud pie, I'd come back for. You can sit at the bar with no rez but our seating in the main room was lovely with the view of the water and sparkling sunset. You must visit this restaurant even if you aren't staying in the Wailea area. A bit pricey but we shared our meals since we aren't gigantic eaters. Perfect evening in very way.

$26 cocktails+ super average food + excellent decor and ambience = a very expensive meal that leaves you disappointed. Four seasons hotel next door have 3 restaurants that always taste better and taste more sophisticated than Humu. The dishes here have one simple flavor. After trying this place multiple times, I've had enough mediocracy while paying a premium. Just go next door to four seasons' 3 restaurants that are similarly priced but taste much better. Oh btw, kids dishes were eye watering $$$

Food: We got the petite tower and the crab legs were so fresh and delicious - would come back again for it. Service: Our server was warm and welcoming and one of the staff members took many lovely photos for us and we are forever grateful for that. However, the hostess, a middle aged Asian lady, who took us to our table, was rude, unfriendly, and disrespectful. We were about to walk away from the restaurant but since we were here to celebrate our 10th anniversary, we let it go. We truly believe it would've been more pleasant had she just handed us the menus and told us where to go. She was walking 5-10 feet ahead of us, did not say a single word nor did she make any eye contact. Even as we sat down, she was silent as she handed the menus to us and had a major RBF. We noticed she selectively smiled for different groups of customers while we were there but her energy and vibe was a big let down for our dining experience at such a nice restaurant. Please do not let this woman affect your dining experience as much as it did to us!

So gorgeous and so fun! A bit on the expensive side for what you get but the bar is amazing. The entire place was recently redone and you can tell a lot of effort went into the remodel. The entire bar is a fish tank! I will absolutely be back for drinks and bites. Bartender was an absolute delight- so fun and knowledgeable about the area. We really had the best time here

Really enjoyed the Seafood tower. Wife and I shared the Chilean sea bass, and a lobster tail. Everything was delicious and prepared perfectly. Great ambiance, and service.

Holy cow!! So good! We came for a much needed date night and were thoroughly impressed! Food 10/10 location 12/10 service 10/10! So beautiful! Food was sooooo good! Highly recommend the chef tasting menu

Wonderful restaurant with spectacular sunset view! This place is romantic and charming with a unique bar that is a live fish tank! The service was fantastic as was everything we ordered. The seafood tower was spectacular and definitely save room for dessert

This restaurant unexpectedly became my favorite spot in Maui. The food was nothing short of extraordinary--my boyfriend and I agreed it was easily among the top 10 meals we've ever had. I had a perfectly cooked salmon, which was incredibly moist and flavorful, practically melting in my mouth. It was paired with a delightful buttery cauliflower mash and a crunchy chili oil that added just the right kick and mix of textures. The coconut strawberry lemonade was also refreshing and delightful. But the experience goes beyond the food. Dining here at night was a serene and romantic experience, with a peaceful lakeside setting and the unique sight of fish swimming in the aquarium bar. The staff were exceptionally friendly and attentive, enhancing the overall experience. I can't recommend this place enough for a romantic evening--you'll be glad you visited.

We were initially a little put-off by the fact that if you wanted to sit by the edge of the lagoon, you needed to pay extra, but after we got seated and met our server Jessica, the experience was amazing. Jessica suggested some of her favorites, including red wines, appetizers, and entrees -- we took her recommendations and were rewarded with wonderfully prepared and tasting food! We started with the ube brioche and macadamia nut prawns and then each had the misoyaki chilaean sea bass with a side of the roasted brussel sprouts. Everything was spot on and Jessica was attentive and very friendly. Mahalo!