Hula's Island Grill

622 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey - 93940
420 reviews
Asian Fusion Hawaiian Seafood
(831) 655-4852

A hidden gem just off the main beaten path of Cannery Row. Friendly, helpful staff that provided just the perfect amount of attention. They went the extra mile to double check on our menu questions.This place caters to vegans and gluten-free, with separate menus for each. Good variety of beers, ciders, wines (including pineapple wine!) and cocktails. For cocktails, you can order a single or double serving.Good was delicious and came out relatively quickly.I’d recommend sitting in the back patio. Chill, fun, almost island-like vibes. Both shaded and unshaded tables available.

We found this on Trip Advisor after going to the Monterey Aquarium. It was Tuesday so the appetizers were half off, drinks too but we don’t drink. The food was so good and it was such a great value too. It was walking distance from where we parked so we didn’t have to move the car. They have a great hidden deck out back too that was nice to eat outside. Great service friendly too!

Great atmosphere, all workers hustling showing great work ethic and pride of their job. Many youngsters working serving waitressing hosting. Allwe're happy smiling and very courteous. My sister and I were seated outside great open inviting welcome comfortable atmosphere. The food was absolutely off the chart. Each dish perfectly delicious to the last bite. Amazing thing happened while existing the restaurant every single hostes and waitress said "Thank you with big smile of gratitude!" I have never experienced service like this in my life.

Wow what an experience! I don’t know if I’ve ever had Hawaiian food and man! It was delicious. We ordered pulled pork jerk place and chicken wings. The chicken wings had this delicious coconut lime sauce that was finger licking good. Overall, we are big fans of Hawaiian food now!

Food 4.5, Ambiance 5, Service 5; Always come for lilikoi pie whenever in Monterey. Pupus are tasty but are small. But the entrees didn’t disappoint. The fish stew was perfect for the cool evening sitting outside on the patio. The serving was huge and if I went diving would be a welcome meal after a cool dip. It was also tasty and full of goodies. The Buddha bowl was fresh and plentiful. Love the vibe. Our server was very personable and attentive. 4 people $150

Amazing service from Daniel to our military family. Unbelievably delicious food with an ambiance and service culture to match. Vegetarian/Vegan menu ?drinks ?ambiance ?service ?tunes?Real Russet potatoes ?

Went here for dinner this week after looking through a bunch of other restaurants. There was quite a wait for a weekday but the wait went quickly and service was great. Food was good and atmosphere was fun. Would definitely come back here if ever visiting again.

Food was okay but did not live up to the hype. The macaroni salad was bland and dry. The chicken wings were okay but nothing to write home about. I had the hula burger and it was next to impossible to eat, way too much sauce made the bun soggy and fall apart. The fries were surprisingly good. They were out of chocolate cake, the coconut cake was good, lots of coconut and moist. The key lime pie was okay, had a sour punch but it was very sweet. The service was great.

Multiple seating areas, friendly servers, small bar by the front door. The Hawaii 5-0 drink I ordered was smooth, I couldn't taste the alcohol.Jamaican Johnny cakes were the highlight of my meal. I ordered from full page vegetarian menu, where items can be modified for vegan preferences. My spicy tofu tacos with rice and beans were ok. The Jamaican Johnny cakes were delicious, bring banana nut bread vibes with mashed plantains inside.This restaurant is pet friendly. There's a good size back patio with a bar area that you cannot see from the street!There are a few locations, but Hula's is not an official, chain restaurant.

We love this place! Pet (ultra) friendly! The outdoor patio is amazing and they can have a delicious grilled chicken breast! And for humans… the best macadamia crust barramundi and luau bbq pork!