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Kaula Luau

A live kiawe grilling experience!

Kaula’s island buffet is grilled over fragrant Hawaiian kiawe wood. Enjoy dinner at your own pace and on your own schedule — guests are welcome to return for seconds, or thirds.

Chef Luis Castro at the kiawe grill

Meet the Chef

Chef Luis Castro

Executive Culinary Lead

Chef Castro brings more than 20 years of culinary experience, including leadership as Executive Sous Chef at Morimoto Asia and Chef de Cuisine at Michael Mina’s StripSteak Waikīkī.

Chef Luis at the kiawe grill
Chef Luis grilling over kiawe at sunset
Steaks searing over a kiawe wood fire
Sliced kiawe-grilled ribeye
Grilled ono with lemon
Huli huli chicken with sesame and green onion
Lomi lomi salmon
Fresh seasonal island fruit
Warm Hawaiian sweet rolls
Lilikoi butter
Haupia and poi crunch
Chef Luis plating from the grill

From the Grill

Kiawe-Grilled Ribeye

GF

Premium ribeye grilled over fragrant Hawaiian kiawe wood, creating a beautifully charred crust, tender and juicy center, and a rich, smoky island flavor.

Ono or Ahi

GF

Fresh, locally caught ono or ahi, grilled to perfection with a light, flaky texture and clean, delicate flavor.

Island-Style Ribs

GF

Slow-cooked until fall-off-the-bone tender, then finished with a savory-sweet island glaze for the perfect balance of smoky, sticky, and delicious.

Huli Huli Chicken

Juicy, flame-grilled chicken basted with a sweet and savory Hawaiian-style glaze, caramelized over the fire for a deliciously smoky finish.

Island Sides

Traditional Poi

VGGF

A true taste of Hawaiʻi — smooth, freshly prepared taro with its naturally earthy, subtly sweet flavor.

Lomi Lomi Salmon

GF

A refreshing Hawaiian classic featuring salted salmon gently mixed with fresh tomatoes and onions — a cool, savory complement to the feast.

Steamed White Rice

VGGF

Warm, fluffy steamed rice — the essential local accompaniment to a Hawaiian-style feast.

Fresh Seasonal Island Fruit

VGGF

A colorful selection of ripe seasonal fruits, served chilled and bursting with tropical sweetness.

Island-Style Potato Salad

V

Creamy, comforting potato salad prepared local-style — the perfect cool and savory side for our grilled and slow-roasted meats.

Warm Hawaiian Rolls with Lilikoi Butter

V

Soft, pillowy Hawaiian sweet rolls served with luscious passion-fruit butter — creamy, slightly tangy, and bursting with tropical lilikoi flavor.

Desserts

Haupia

VGGF

A traditional Hawaiian coconut dessert with a silky, creamy texture and delicate tropical coconut flavor.

Poi Crunch

V

A decadent island-inspired dessert layered with the distinctive flavor of poi and an irresistible sweet, crunchy finish.

VG Vegan · V Vegetarian · GF Gluten-Free

Veggie tofu poke and veggie curry (VG · V · GF) are available for special diets.

Please inform our team of any food allergies before dinner service. Our menu is prepared in a shared kitchen that also handles fish, shellfish, soy, dairy, eggs, wheat/gluten, tree nuts and coconut, so we cannot guarantee any dish is completely free of allergens. Dishes marked GF are prepared without gluten-containing ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Menu items may change with seasonality and availability.

Welcome Cocktail

Included with admission

Kaula Honey CoolerHapa Vodka, chilled māmaki tea, Mānoa honey, lemon and soda — light and local.

Signature Cocktails

Paniolo MuleHawaiʻi whiskey or ʻōkolehao, lime and ginger beer.

Māmaki Gin CollinsHawaiʻi gin, māmaki tea, lemon, house syrup and soda.

Local Rum MojitoHawaiʻi rum, mint, lime, house syrup and sparkling water.

Smoking PineappleMezcal, pineapple, lime and jalapeño.

Dark ’N’ StormyHawaiʻi dark rum, lime and ginger beer.

Premium Cocktails

Kō Hana DaiquiriKō Hana Kea Hawaiian agricole rum, fresh lime and house syrup.

Lilikoi Mai TaiHawaiʻi rum, lilikoi, lime, orange curaçao and orgeat.

Pōhaku 75Hawaiʻi gin, lemon and MauiWine Pōhaku Sparkling Brut.

Local Beer, Wine & Ready-to-Serve

Aloha Beer Co.Aloha Blonde and Hop Lei IPA; Maui Brewing alternatives may be substituted according to availability.

MauiWine2025 Grenache Rosé and Mele red blend, with Pōhaku Sparkling Brut as the premium sparkling selection.

Mānoa Honey & MeadA rotating Oʻahu-made sparkling or still mead, selected according to seasonal availability and pairing.

Ola BrewGinger, Lemongrass or Hibiscus Lavender hard seltzer; Maui Brewing seltzer may serve as an alternate.