Who would go to a liquor store for poke? Me! And you should, too…read more On the far left side of this store, there's a large selection of different pokes, including tuna, salmon, scallops, and tofu in sesame and spicy sauce. All sooo fresh and yummy! Besides poke, wine, and spirits, they also sell locally made t-shirts and snacks!

Tamura's Fine Wines & Liquors is a liquor store mainly known for their wine selection. It's a…read morebusiness that's been passed down from generation to generation since the 1920s that now does both grocery stores and liquor stores. On top of that, they operate a poke bar that is just as much their identity. This location is in Kihei in what looks like a desolate parking lot. The building looked outdated and quite frankly closed when we arrived. We opened the door to see a huge store full of different liquor options. Our main purpose was the poke bar to the left. They sell poke bowls with rice as well as fish by weight. We got an all ahi bowl ($16.99) with ahi spicy garlic, half pound of hamachi poke, and half pound of salmon poke ninja teriyaki and chili oil. The ahi spicy garlic had TONS of fried garlic; it tasted good at first but it was too much near the end. I had to remove some as we kept eating at the end. I was interested in the hamachi poke since that wasn't a common fish in poke but it was fresh. The salmon poke was another one we didn't see often, and I liked the flavor and it wasn't too spicy. This is a good spot if you're looking for lunch and also to grab some drinks for later on.

2 of 2 Yelp Reviews…read more Quality/Quantity - We are loyal regular customers. Even on the mainland, LV, etc. Today was a quick in and out visit as we just needed water (and more ice cold beer because the ones I bought from Costco are now warm). Ambiance - A decent size location. Gas station. A clean and organized location in this mall. Open 7 days a week from 10am or 11am to 7pm, 8pm, or 9pm. Plenty of parking. Service - Self service. But everyone is usually welcoming and friendly. We will probably be back daily... Price - Convenience store prices, but that is okay. Worth it for the convenience and quality. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1930, 1949, and 1964 and with your 70+ locations and other brands.

ABC Stores are an iconic chain of convenience and souvenir stores found throughout Hawaii. They are…read morelargely concentrated in tourist hotspots throughout the islands. Upon entering at this Kihei location, most employees voice, "Aloha", to welcome the customers. I thought this was really nice. The staff was welcoming and offered to be of assistance in finding anything one was particularly looking for. This store was very clean and appealing. This convenience and souvenir store chain serves as a one-stop shop for grab-and-go food (cold and hot offerings) including drinks/liquor/ice cream, all types of souvenir island home & gifts, and many types of souvenir tchotchkes from keychains to stuffed animals. There is a large selection of beach gear as well as Hawaiian apparel. Prices of the clothing are quite reasonable and the quality good. However, it's best to shop around before buying the macadamia chocolates and other souvenirs as prices can greatly vary. If one is making a large purchase, ABC Stores offer a Gold Card, which entitles the bearer to free gifts or combinations of gifts. Ask an associate for one of their free Gold Cards. Everything a tourist needs in one place.

We visited Maui Brewing Company in Kihei on a previous trip to Maui in 2019. Much has changed since…read morethen, and for the better. The little tasting room is still there, but the real attraction is the main bar and dining room. The place is huge. Excellent bar area with a large bar and plenty of tall tables. The dining room is massive and they also boast a huge outdoor seating area. We received excellent service at the bar and enjoyed a few beers and seltzers. We once again did not have any food, I guess that means we'll need a return trip to Maui. Maui Brewing Kihei is a really great place to enjoy a beverage and/or meal.

I wanted to switch the regular fries to garlic fries for my fish platter. When I look at the bill…read morethat's extra charged for it. It's the waiter job to tell customer if that's extra cost for it . By the way the garlic fries were cold and hard. Fish small portion for expensive price. I gave 2 stars for the Mai Tai.

Great selection of Japanese products. We were pleasantly surprised to our visit to Times…read moreSupermarket, quite big, spacious and clean in side with a dedicated section called Don Quijote Japan Express with lots of made in Japan snacks, condiments, noodles and a variety of items. In case one has never been, it is a great shop in Tokyo for all your Japanese souvenirs so this Express was a slice of the shop and prices were super reasonable. There were Japanese specialty items in other parts of the store as well including shabu shabu and yakiniku pork and beef which looked like super nice cuts and again at very reasonable prices for the quality. Definitely stop here first to stock up your grocery and staples as well as made in Japan items when grocery shopping in Kihei. They also had an island gifts section.

Wonderful experience. We met Janis and she gave us a sample of these wonderful shortbread pudding…read morecookies that was packaged with a big smile and she helped us pick out some popular Japanese snacks. She even provided a band aid for my friend. Seriously next level customer service here. The store is also open 5am-11pm, which are great hours since we usually are gone for the whole day and this is open for us to pick up supplies. Easy parking. Please come and create your own adventure.

Came here for a nightcap and I do NOT regret it. Though we did not have any food, the menu looked…read moreamazing. The service was extremely attentive, and we got to know each of the bartenders and staff. The environment was extremely welcoming and it was not too loud to carry a conversation. I highly recommend this for a date night and/or a nightcap. I will return on my next trip!

6.22.26 UPDATE We…read moreoriginally had a disappointing experience due to slow service, limited attention from staff, and the lack of air conditioning during our visit. However, the owner took the time to respond and explain that the entire shopping center wing was experiencing cooling issues and that the restaurant was dealing with significant staffing shortages at the time. While that doesn't completely change the experience we had, I appreciate that the owner acknowledged the challenges and responded professionally rather than dismissing the feedback. One observation I would offer is that, as a customer, it was difficult to tell who was serving tables. I noticed several employees in Pint & Cork shirts moving around the restaurant, but only saw a couple of servers actively covering the dining area. It's possible some staff were assigned to bartending or other responsibilities, but from the guest perspective it gave the impression that table service was understaffed while other employees appeared unavailable. I still think there is room for improvement in the flow and logistics on the floor, but I appreciate the owner's willingness to engage with feedback and explain the circumstances. That being said, I would be willing to give the restaurant another chance. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATED REVIEW AFTER OWNER'S RESPONSE: 6.21.26 I appreciate the response. It's telling that you addressed the air conditioning, disputed the gender of an employee, and questioned whether I was even there, yet didn't meaningfully respond to the concerns about service, timing, attentiveness, or food quality. If a customer leaves with a poor experience, the question isn't whether they perfectly recalled every detail. The question is why they left with that impression in the first place. I suspect future readers can draw their own conclusions from both the review and the response. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Probably the most disappointing dining experience of our Hawaii trip. We specifically asked to sit indoors because we wanted a break from the Maui heat after spending the day outside. Unfortunately, we quickly realized there was no air conditioning, making the indoor seating barely any cooler than outside. The restaurant also felt severely understaffed. It took around 10 minutes just to get a Diet Coke, and every time I asked for assistance, the woman working at the register seemed to defer the request rather than help or find someone who could. Meanwhile, some employees appeared more interested in chatting than helping customers, while only one or two staff members seemed to be working the floor. I understand restaurants get busy, especially in a tourist area, but the issue wasn't just the wait--it was the feeling that customer service wasn't a priority. As for the food, it was nothing special. I ordered a steak that had a nice smoky flavor, but it arrived well done and overcooked. The rest of the meal was average at best and definitely not memorable enough to make up for the service issues. Between the lack of air conditioning, slow service, inattentive staff, and mediocre food, this was one of the few places in Hawaii where I genuinely regretted spending my money. Considering the location at The Shops at Wailea and the prices being charged, I expected a much higher level of hospitality and execution. There are far too many great dining options in Wailea to come back here.

This was our favorite spot when we were on Maui. Really liked the friendly open atmosphere, the…read morestaff and the selection of beers. I think I had tried them all by the time we left and was hard pressed to name just one of them a favorite.

Wow, what a wonderful little brewery (with fantastic views) tucked into Maui's beautiful Upcountry…read moreregion. I was only on the island for a few days, to help out at a Yelp Event, so I asked several local Elites for recommendations on must-dos while I was there. Several mentioned Mahalo Aleworks, so I made the lovely drive up on a sunny, breezy Saturday morning. This place definitely lived up to its reputation! With good beer (I tried the Mexican Lager and the Amber), ahhhhmazing views literally across the entire island, live music, and friendly service I can see why Mahalo came so highly recommended. I also loved the overall vibe of the place - light and bright, with a tiny little beer garden and both table and bar seating. If you go, don't miss their loft-like upstairs area, with its small balcony with sweeping views from Kahului to Kihei. The beer? Both were crispy and delish. I was kinda sad that the Mexican lager didn't come with a lime slice, but that's literally my only complaint.

I love the chicken Cordon Bleu the sauce is scrumptious and the scallop potatoes are very yummy the…read moreveggies that they serve with it are really good too. My husband likes the salads he's tried almost all of them and the soups are flavorful. I enjoy the laid-back atmosphere and the friendly service. I would highly recommend.

Big fan of Brigit & Bernard's. I'd been wanting to try their food for awhile since coming across…read moretheir episode on Triple D (aka Diners, Drive Ins and Dives). My husband and I both happened to off on random Monday and decided to visit for lunch. Arrived shortly after opening and not too crowded. We got to sit outside on a nice day breezy day with lots of shade from the trees. I ordered the Chicken Cordon Bleu with potatoes au gratin and veggies and the husband got the carbonara with chicken and bread. We washed everything down with an iced tea and a beer. The portion sizes were heberous and the food was fresh, warm and filling. The flavors were amazing and we savored each bite. Really had a leisurely meal. Didn't get a chance to make it back for Oktoberfest, but will happily dine here again to try their other dishes.

This restaurant is cool! The Monkeypod Kitchen in Wailea…read more...the only way to describe it is...cool. The food is delicious, the staff are all amazing and I guess you put those two together and you come up with the coolest restaurant in Maui. We started with the shrimp and mushroom potstickers with wild caught shrimp...the flavor just oozed out, so good. Then, onto the Bourgeois Pizza made with fresh lobster, lapa'au farm oyster mushrooms, and mozzarella cheese! This is the only restaurant I've ever been to with lobster pizza and it is SO GOOD! Big chunks of fresh lobster...forever grateful to the chef who came up with this. Our server, Amanda, made the whole evening a treat. You don't find staff who make you feel like you're a part of the island but she did! This place is a must if you're going to Maui!

Stopped by for dinner at Monkeypod in Wailea and it surprisingly exceeded my expectation and…read moreresulted in me going to Monkeypod in Ka'anapali two more times on this trip. Fairly laidback atmosphere, not as formal as Merriman's which I went to earlier on the trip, so easy to come in and feel comfortable in something as simple as a shorts and a t-shirt. Also service was good -- again, not as formal as Merriman's. A couple dishes really stood out; the poke tacos was excellent, the kalua pork & pineapple was amazing and by far my favorite dish (which is half-off during happy hour, resulting in subsequent happy hour trips), and the strawberry cream pie which was delicious. The dishes I had which could have been better included both the organic macadamia nut crusted fresh fish and the fresh caught fish tacos; they served mahi mahi the night we went, and both were "okay," but I've had ample better of both dishes at other establishments in Maui, and especially at these really high prices -- I'd recommend going to a better spot for these dishes instead. I found the monkeypod mai tai to also just be "okay"; can definitely find better mai tai's on the island. So at the end of the day, I concluded that the main dishes and cocktails weren't really worth it, but discovered that they service 50% off of appetizers and pizza during happy hours, so I would definitely recommend visiting during happy hours.

I give LB five stars for the combination of great value and terrific food. Our family of four…read morereally enjoyed our evening here--it was a well needed respite from the overpriced fancy menus of the various resort restaurants down the hill. We started with the spam and unagi musabi, which is cut in half and a bit messy for four to share but perfect for two. It was delicious! We also had the poke nachos which had plenty of fresh ahi piled on. My wife and I split a smash burger deluxe style--one of the best burgers I've had for a while. The boys split fish tacos, which they devoured with enthusiasm. We had two sides of fries for the four of us, which was more than enough. The server was helpful and efficient. We had the tasting flight, and all five beers were excellent. Can't wait to come back!

Quality/Quantity - Another day, another happy hour. My wife…read moregot the HH Salmon Belly Bowl and really, I mean really, like it. I was worried even as light eaters that it would not have been enough food. I got the HH Smash Burger and Fries - $9, well you get what you pay for, lol. It was okay, nothing to write about, pun intended. When a meal is the same price as your one beer, don't expect much, lol. And after 3 beers... Well 4 if you count the one I had at home, lol. Overall a simple menu done well. Beer, of course, was good. I have drank many of these beers, especially when in Hi, Maui. Ambiance - A small brewery, but if you count the indoor/oudoor space, it was of decent size. We chose to sit at the bar as it typically has better service. Got lucky and got the very first space and there was no parking in this first lot. Clean restrooms, two unsex stalls. Open 7 days a week from 11am to 9pm, on weekdays they have HH from 2pm to 5pm. Service - Good, the lady bartender was the best!!! We watched a little of the game together and had some small talk. The male bartender was no nonsense. Price - $48 + tip. I got another beer only because my wife wanted us to hit the $50 mark so we can get $10 off at their upcountry location. Let's see if they will honor this receipt. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success at this location since 2024 and with your other location, which we hope to visit also on this trip.