After shopping at the Triangle we went in for a drink. Price is reasonable. We have4 drinks total .read more

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.

This was a fun find. Parking is not great so be aware. Seems…read moreto be a mix of a local hangout and tourist diners. Felt very welcomed and our servers were so friendly and accommodating. At a tiki bar I had to try their mai tai. It was strong but delicious! We also got their combo pizza. We requested half with no mushrooms and our waitress had them add a little extra pepperoni on the no-mushroom side. Loved her! Great music playing and a fun vibe. I'd highly recommend and would definitely visit again.

Came here in a Wednesday about 4 pm. Ordered a mahi mahi…read more on a brioche bun. The fish sandwich came with fries but the sandwich had carrots; cauliflower: permented rounded onions . It lacks more tartar sauce or something to make it more tasty. The fries was good. Entertainment was good - live music.

During our stay here in Kihei, we enjoyed Haui's Life's a Beach so much we came back a few times…read more The first time, a karaoke loving friend of mine and I came in for a quick check-out the vibe kamikaze shot, and we liked it so much here we returned later, and even later after that, our husbands joined us. A few days later, we all came back and brought more friends. Yeah, it's just that kind of place! Every time we came in, the bouncer, wait staff, and bartenders were welcoming and totally on it. The drinks were spot on (why no pics? We were too busy drinking!) and the food hit the spot. Both karaoke KJs were welcoming, organized, and talented singers. Songs are texted in using the well placed codes about the bar. Many of my friends sang on the different nights. The sound was good, the mic/s were good, and the music choices were available. The only meh part for one friend was for one song where the music was slower and in a different key, but my vocally talented friend adjusted. No worries - it just wasn't her favorite. She still rocked it! Everyone here in the crowd was cool. People were really friendly and lots of folks who didn't know each other were chatting amongst themselves and with us. The singers that showed up ran the gamut from fun loving to full of passion all the way to "is this a professional?" Everyone in the audience was appreciative and positively responsive, with lots of high fives, fist bumps, and cheers. And really, isn't that the beauty of karaoke? Sharing and appreciating each other's bravery, talent, passion, and energy? For that, this place is must definitely THE place.

Had a great time stopping in here each night that I was in Kihei. I managed to stop in on one very…read morebusy night, one slow night, and one average night, so I got to see it all different ways, and it's what you'd expect in a local dive bar. The bartenders were doing the best they could on the busy night and the crowd was very understanding. On the slower and more average nights you could tell everyone was less stressed. From some of the reviews here you'd think some people have never been in a local dive before. I came mainly for the karaoke, which runs every night. Easy system for requesting a song- just send a text with your name, artist, and title. Good crowd for karaoke too, everybody applauds, a mix of good singers and people fueled by liquid courage. Again, just what you want in a karaoke dive bar. Only bar I've ever been into that had a dB SPL meter behind the bar, too. I didn't ask for the story behind it, but I bet there is one. Terrible cell phone reception here, and I kept forgetting to ask for the WiFi password. So if you're using a ride share service, plan ahead. Glad to have a favorite karaoke spot on the island now. I'll be back!

My girlfriend and I visited this bar back in May, so this review is a little overdue. The…read morebartenders here were beyond friendly, offering great suggestions the entire time we were there. We had 6 cocktails totals and each of them were incredibly tasty. If you're looking for a bar in the area with chill vibes and delicious cocktails, then look no further and check this place out!

Lovely cocktail bar that conveniently converts into a small club later at night. When we stopped by…read morethere were barely any folks and within 30 mins that place was buzzing with locals and tourists alike. The cocktails here were fabulous and wish we could stay longer but the music was too loud to even sit and have a drink. While its a cool spot it is not my vibe but I will stop by for cocktails for sure. Cheers!

Staff and atmosphere were amazing, went in to watch Monday night football week 1, the crowd was…read morefairly divided and made it fun so it wasn't just watching the game you had banter and cheering the entire time. The food was great, I had the fisherman platter and I had no complaints you get quite a bit of food for the price. My wife got a virgin strawberry daiquiris since she is pregnant and she wanted to go back to get one every day we were in Maui so I would say it was good.

Great fried fish tacos! They also have excellent breakfasts. Service was great. Love the food here!read more

First time trying this place. It's well worth the wait. We ordered the steak burrito and chorizo…read moreburrito. Avocado s a uce is the bomb! Also had the beans on the side and got to try the mulita. Everything was so good. Nice people and it was busy! We are not from Maui but from the other large gathering place island. Will try to come back again! Thank you! Thank you!

Tried Guadalajara Tacos again recently--it's been a while--and I have to say, the experience didn't…read morequite hit like I remembered. I ordered an adobada burrito and horchata. The flavors were ok, but everything leaned a bit too smoky for me which was a little unexpected and the cabbage overwhelmed the burrito more than it complimented them. Not sure if that's just the style of the food from the region, it just wasn't for me that night, but my other half seemed to enjoy it. That said, I still really appreciate what this spot is all about. Everything is made to order, from tacos and mulitas to quesadillas and their Sunday-only barbacoa (get there early if you want to try it--it's first come, first served!). What keeps me rooting for them is that they're a non-profit and proceeds go toward supporting the children and youth of local churches. So even if my meal wasn't as memorable this time, I'm still happy to support a business that's doing good in the community. Would I go back? Yeah, probably--especially on a Sunday to try the barbacoa. Just hoping for a little more balance the next time around.

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!

We've been to Maui a few times and always stay in Kehei, but this was our first time dining at…read moreDiamonds. The staff (Justin and Justin) took really wonderful care of us, the food was really tasty and the menu was the perfect thing for a family with two younger kids (7 and 10). I had the fish tacos and they were delicious!

There's plenty of yummy restaurants in town but you'd be hard-pressed to find a large, diverse menu…read moreanywhere even close to Cool Cat! We visited twice and everything we tried was delicious. Their barbecued ribs are surprisingly special and fall-off-the-bone-tender. My husband really enjoyed the fish tacos. We both had grilled chicken on our second visit. I can't remember the last time I saw baked potatoes as a side choice and they were perfectly prepared as well. We found the service to be very efficient and friendly despite the place being super crowded and busy both visits. The milkshakes are a bit spendy with the 'daily special' running $18! My husband loved the flavor but not sure we'd spring for that again.

Cool Cats had been recommended to me by someone i know who lives on Maui. So my wife and I made a…read morepoint to stop in for lunch. We were seated in a booth along the wall by the hostess. Ruby our server takes our order, and sends it in. Time goes by and Ruby comes by looking at worried that we might get mad with her. She tells us that "wifi went down so our order didn't print in the kitchen, and she will it through the kitchen". Things happen. Our food comes out and it was good. While we were eating something else happened so I went to talk with another staff member, who took care of this issue. This turned out to be case of if it will go wrong it will. The manager was told about all that happened and stopped by visit. He took care of things, and asked that we give them a try again. We did, and here what happened. We had just lunch near by and wanted to have one of the various milkshakes. So we stopped in a few days later. The was fairly busy, and hostess sat us at a table in front of the counter. The server came over to take our order in asking us what would like to eat? My wife tells her, that didn't want anything to eat since we just had lunch, and only wanted milkshakes. The servers face soured a little hearing this. She walks behind the counter, turns to lean against the counter with her back to us talking with the young man who makes the shakes. She brings the milkshakes over and they were good. Our server never smiled the whole time in dealing with us. She dropped of the check and walked away. We paid cash, and left. You know that place where you always have a bad experience. Unfortunately Cool Cat Cafe is one of those for us.

Absolutely awesome. The Luau and entertainment was excellent. Reasonable prices, will definitely…read morerecommend. The entertainment is interactive and fun. Especially enjoyed the fire dancer.

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

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.