Hula's Island Grill

Veg Options Hawaiian Tacos, Vegan Menu

Very vegan-friendly chevron_right

★ 4.6 · $$$ · Hours

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Amenities: deck Outdoor Seating

lightbulb Popular tips:  "Try the jungle curry with tofu for a flavorful vegan dish" "Try the jungle curry with tofu for a flavorful vegan dish"
"Enjoy outdoor seating with heat lamps, especially in cooler weather"
"Vegetarian options can often be customized to be vegan"
"Make reservations to ensure seating during busy times"
"Cocktail menu is excellent, including vegan-friendly mocktails"
 

restaurant_menu Must-try:  spring rolls, curry, tacos spring rolls — popular (×5)
curry — popular (×9)
tacos — popular (×4)
burger — popular (×2)
salad — popular (×4)
 

thumb_up Praised for:  friendly staff, fast service, knowledgeable about vegan friendly staff ×11
fast service ×3
knowledgeable about vegan ×2
cozy atmosphere
attentive service
 

Hula's Island Grill is an island-themed Hawaiian and Asian fusion restaurant offering a fun tiki vibe with a separate vegan/vegetarian menu featuring dishes like the jungle curry, tofu bowls, and Beyond Meat burgers. The venue has ample outdoor seating with heat lamps, a notable cocktail selection, and is casual yet lively, often busy during peak times. Reviewers appreciate the friendly, knowledgeable staff and the good portion sizes, though some note pricing is a bit high and vegan desserts are limited.

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Hours

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Sunday 12-9:30 PM

Monday 4-9:30 PM

Tuesday 4-9:30 PM

Wednesday 12-9:30 PM

Thursday 12-9:30 PM

Friday 12-10 PM

Saturday 12-10 PM

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221 Cathcart St
Santa Cruz
CA 95060

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Spinach Rating

star 4.6

out of 5

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star_border Great service

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External ratings

star 4.4 (2,532 reviews)

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star 4 (18 reviews)

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Vegan Friendliness

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Very vegan-friendly

Vegan Options

many

Protein Options

tofu, veggie chick'n, Beyond Meat, vegan cheddar, portobello mushroom

Menu Clarity

separate menu labeling

Staff Knowledge

Knowledgeable

Warnings info

No warnings

Hula's Island Grill

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Vegan Friendliness

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