Hanohano Pool Bar by Kihei Caffe

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Kahale's is a great place to visit in Maui -- a local gem. Steph and Dylan were the best, and…read moreseveral customers, including Jon Jon, Kimo, and Gina, made me feel welcome when I walked in. Then I created a collage of pictures honoring veterans and stories that matter. Thank you to everyone for the kindness, conversation, and aloha. Semper Fi. Dan / Project NAGA.

Kahale's is a true dive--with just enough island flavor to remind you you're still in Maui. We made…read morean early evening stop for some local drinks and a bit of people-watching. It's got that unmistakable dive bar energy: dark, unpolished, and full of personality, with a few Hawaiian touches sprinkled in to give it its own Maui vibe. The crowd was entirely colorful regulars and their pets including the dog of one of the bartenders. We even met folks later into the evening who knew the bartenders--and got some confirmation on their uniqueness. The biggest downside? Cowboys memorabilia on the walls. Vomit. Truly unfortunate. But despite that I can't resist a dive with real character. I wish we could have made it for a night out to get the full local dive experience!!! Go Steelers. -1 for Cowboys. But Kahale's? Still worth a stop.

Drink options

Solid bathroom art

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Daily drink specials

South Shore Tiki Lounge

3.8(866 reviews)

The pizza was excellent, and the drinks were generously poured--definitely a nice bonus. The…read moreservice matched the quality of the food and drinks, which made the whole experience even better. The live music added a great vibe, and it was the perfect way to wrap up our Maui trip. Highly recommend stopping by.

We were a group of nine and stumbled upon South Shore Tiki after doing a grocery run at Foodland…read morewhile on vacation. We ordered three large pizzas: regular cheese, margherita, and sweet kalua ($75). While we waited, we sat outside on the patio, where there was a live musician who was really good and entertaining. The staff was friendly and checked on us to see if we needed anything while we waited. It also seemed like a chill bar where people could grab drinks and hang out on the patio. We took the pizzas home, and they were delicious. Our favorite was the sweet kalua. It was not overly barbecuey or sweet, but actually pretty savory. The margherita pizza was good too. In general, their pizza stands out because there is not too much crust. It was not crispy, but instead airy and on the doughy side. The reason I am giving 3 stars instead of 5 is because one of our group members found a blonde hair baked into his pizza slice, not just sitting on top. That was disappointing, especially since the pizza itself was actually very good.

Indoor seating

Bloody chicken wings. Don't get sick!

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Mai Tai

Haui’s Life’s A Beach

3.6(241 reviews)

Sweet T literally made my night!! Thank you so much. I'll definitely be back!! He's the reason we…read morecame for karaoke!

Life's a beach was a literal blast!! One of the highlights of my trip to Maui…read more Not only were the bevs cheap, but the vibes were immaculate. I made easy friendships with the patrons and got to hear gorgeous singers all night. Christine and T were the karaoke jockeys & they were spectacular!! We met Christine the first night and she carried the best vibes all night & T was such a doll, he gave gold stars to his favorite singers which was adorable. We stayed in Maui for a week & went at least 3x . Best night life by far. Anyway, next time I'm in Maui , I absolutely will be back at life's a beach.

Karaoke Sunday night

Fish tacos

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Vibe Bar Maui

4.3(148 reviews)

The bartender made me a delicious custom mezcal cocktail. It tastes like the last thing I'll…read moreremember tonight.

This place isn't what it used to be. Worst service ever. The bartender tried hustling us $20 per…read moresong request. Mind you we were a party of 8 buying round after round and tipping well. She was rude and obnoxious. Get yall a new bartender before she drives all your customers away cause I definitely will not be returning- especially if she's working.

Off menu Happy bday smores

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Moose's Pub & Cafe - Kihei

3.6(498 reviews)

0.5 mi

Love the Moose! great food, great service and great location! Stop by for happy hour and a great…read moresunset view

Great bar atmosphere. The best bartenders, servers and staff in the area. Great drinks and food…read more Fun atmosphere and family friendly. Highly recommend.

Teriyaki bowl

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Lilikoi martini

Guadalajara Tacos

4.3(198 reviews)

1.0 mi

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Our new fav spot to get our mex fix. We've been missing out since we lived in town or upcountry…read moreuntil now. Decided to give this little hidden food truck a try and we're blown away. Already eaten here five times this month.

The food tastes clean, safe, as though someone is mindful of sourcing and preparation. The thing…read moreis, it's not consistent. I'll still support the place, but to really love supporting them even more, I have some friendly recommendations. I love the char on the meat, the salsas are great and were given to me cold (great sign! As unbelievable as it may seem, this simple step is missed in a lot of places!), the beans and rice with the sasoun like abuela used to make- chef's kiss! and even better than Ono tacos in Kahului in my opinion, and their beans and rice are pretty fly). The pollo and asada, one day has more flavor than the next. Some days, no salt at all. So if you bring a guest, just pack some limes and salt just in case, so they'll believe you when you say this place is awesome. Problem solved. Additionally, the comment about the fatty inedible bits of steak- yes, I have experienced it also, that is an anomaly that the chef should be able to catch. That's not ok and will turn a lot of people off from the food, please quality control or let the butcher know so you guys are getting value. Sometimes I know those fatty cartridge chunks can contribute to flavor because of the oils, but that can be done in a separate process and removed before plating with that primo asada. First visit I loved the carne asada tacos. Quality is very hard to find here on Maui, and once you find it, consistency even harder, but I really like this place so I'm coming back and bringing more folks. The marinade and seasoning was on point that first time. The second time, the beans and rice had wayyy more flavor than the chicken and the steak, just being real. I look forward to trying more. I bring guests here and they say the same things. I'm a huge fan of Mexican food, and I know food can be hard work, just iron out your processes so they're firme every time, make sure everyone working follows the SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) and people will remember it for sure, the potential for even more greatness is definitely there, no one else is making tacos like this! just needs attention to detail. Also.. not to end on a bad note, but I've gotta say it- you -always- should provide or offer silverware to customers, and napkins. That's only proper form. The service and kindness of the young man taking orders is impeccable, he is kind and personable to people and you can tell he was raised with respect , has dignity and kindness for others. Well done! This is rare also and people notice. What a good bruddah! Thank you so much for your hard work and efforts. I live with constant pain. I don't always wanna cook, shop, marinate, and all the steps it takes to make an epic meal, unless I'm cooking for a lot of people I love. I can tell you're spreading the love with your food, I hope my honesty isn't harsh, I really want everyone to eat well and I want businesses to do amazingly. Gracias!

Food Truck

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Diamonds Bar & Grill

4.0(187 reviews)

1.9 mi

Best burgers! Juicy, meaty, yum. We also had fried zucchini and it was the best we ever had. There…read morewere six of us, 5 having burgers, 1 had the ribeye melt which he loved! All their salad dressings are homemade. They also have great tots and onion rings. Good drinks. But most of all, they were so nice at this place. The Justins were wonderful. It was a great end to our vacation. Thanks!

This is a local hang out!! Great Service - we just grab drinks and watched a basketball game…read more Pool Table & Darts - surrounded by many many TV's. Also a music jukebox

Outdoor dining

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Cool Cat Cafe

4.2(2.2k reviews)

0.9 mi

Family-owned & operated

Casual dining

Our second time at this location and it was just as good. This time, we had a bigger group and…read morewe're seated in the back room in a booth. While it was a little snug for 6 adults and a toddler *she didn't want to use the offered high chair*, we did alright. We all chose different drinks like the virgin strawberry daiquiri, pink lemonade and a boozy shake. All were tasty and brought to us by 3 different people. For food, we had At the Hop (a grilled chicken with BBQ sauce), a BLT, mozzarella sticks, and a couple of other burgers I honestly can't remember the cool names of. Seriously delicious all around. Service was amazing!

We took our nieces to Cool Cat Cafe for dinner in Kihei and were excited for a fun family night…read moreout. We were seated in a booth in the back room and ordered coffee martinis. Unfortunately, our waitress seemed rushed and a bit on edge when taking our drink order. When the coffee martinis arrived, one was accidentally spilled. After taking a sip of the other, we were honestly surprised by how unpleasant it tasted -- more like muddy, old coffee than a cocktail. It was undrinkable. Unfortunately, our waitress never checked back to ask how the drinks were. On a positive note, the food was enjoyable. The half rack of ribs, burger, and fish sandwiches were all tasty and satisfying. We're hoping this was just an off night and that next time we'll experience better service -- though we'll definitely be skipping the coffee martini!

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Gilligans Bar & Grill

3.9(143 reviews)

1.7 mi

Great location, food, dancers, and you cant beat the price! I feel every trip needs a Luau!read more

Service here was a little slow. There was only one worker serving the entire restaurant and…read morebartending at the same time. This restaurant shows its age but it does over look the golf course. I ordered the Mushroom Swiss burger with fries. Lots of flavor from the mushrooms and swiss cheese. I ordered mine medium but it came out rare. Overall, I'm still curious on trying new things here

Great views from the lanai.

HOG WILD SMOKY BBQ PULLED PORK with the sides of chili, cheese sauce and jalapeños

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The Pint & Cork

4.1(992 reviews)

2.6 mi

This was a perfect snack and share meal. We wanted to try several small bites, so we split a few…read moreitems between 3 of us. - The pretzel bites: 10/10, amazing pretzel texture and delicious sauces to dip - Mezze board: perfect bites of fresh veggies and cheese! All the flavors were fun to mix and match - Pork sliders: came with 3 sliders with plenty of meat. Delicious fresh pickle on top with tender meat We ate on the patio, which was a lovely spot to sit and relax after shopping

We dropped by for happy hour and were seated immediately! The host was super friendly and very…read moreaccommodating for groups. Pro tip: they don't take reservations, but definitely call ahead if you're bringing a big crew. The vibe is great with both indoor and outdoor seating and cute, casual decor. It's a perfect spot for local bites and a solid drink. Speaking of drinks--the beer selection is top-notch, and the cocktails were delicious and surprisingly affordable. It feels like drink prices are finally leveling out even while food prices keep climbing! Food-wise, we sampled every flavor of the sliders. They were all very tasty, though a bit heavy on the salt for my personal palate. We also tried the wings, which come in a great variety of flavors. My only real gripe was that the fries were a bit overcooked, but the service was so fast and attentive that it made up for it. Overall, a great neighborhood spot for a casual hang. I'll definitely be back for the cocktails.