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    KAI Bar & Restaurant

    4.1 (29 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Furikake fries and chicken wings
    Ashlee S.

    Good food. Better service. We arrived at the hotel close to 6pm and after a long day of traveling, we were exhausted and decided to eat at the hotel instead of venturing out. We ordered the hamburger steak which was serviced with rice and gravy and the furikake fries and chicken wings. Everything was decent but nothing to rave about. The fries could have been fried a bit harder. The prices are also quite high for fairly small portions. There are other causal restaurants nearby that will provide better tasting food for better prices.

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    Vince N.

    We met visiting friends here for some cocktails and sunset prior to dinner at nearby Matteo's. ATMOSPHERE: Kai Bar is located at the new AC Hotel by Marriott Maui Wailea and serves as the hotel's poolside bar and casual eatery. A pavilion-like bar gives way to a small lanai with a mix of seating-styles that seamlessly connects to the small pool and sports a beautiful view of the Pacific below. MENU: Bar-style apps, salads, local-fare and full bar. BEVERAGE: The cocktail list was small, sad and didn't list one vodka-based drink, but they were able to make a mule for me. Of course it came in a plastic cup versus a copper one as we were poolside. Definitely not the best recipe out there as it lacked fizziness and the ginger beer aromatics that makes for a good mule. Portion size was below average. SERVICE: Local gal was very friendly, professional and attentive. She even came over to us on her own will to offer her photography skills after she saw us taking selfies. Thank you! I wish I got her name but I didn't pay the bill, LOL. OVERALL: Killer views, good service, mediocre cocktail selections and mixology.

    NOODLE STIR FRY (Todu added)
    Lindy L.

    Love how quick and easy it is to do the mobile ordering and you pick it up from the Front Desk or at the Pool or you can have it delivered to your room. My favorite thing on the menu is the stir-fried noodles (I added tofu). It was delicious! It was ready super fast too and the Front Desk lets you know when it's ready so you don't have to wonder. They also have a nice happy hour at the pool bar. Highly recommend!

    BBQ chicken wings for a happy hour appetizer...we asked to double the wings to replace ribs.
    Ruby B.

    First time staying at this beautiful hotel and decided to check out their outdoor bar. Luckily it was still happy hour. Our bartender Ui was absolutely friendly, delightful and lovely!!! We ordered the chicken wings and two drinks. It was the best chicken wings we've ever had here in Maui!!! The margarita was also fantastic. It's a very relaxing and peaceful vibe--not crazy busy like most touristy resort bars. The views are fantastic-both ocean and mountain views. We're only here for two days before we head over to Kaanapali, but wishing we were here longer. This Marriott owned hotel and tiki bar are amazing. The detailed design of everything is absolutely gorgeous. We will return in the future!

    Nancy L.

    Amazing customer service and hospitality!! The pork nachos were soo good !! Highly recommend sitting by the fire Pitt

    Tropical Sherry Smash Delicious poolside drink!

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    Very friendly bar staff. Beer and drinks are great. View from poolside and bar are great, ecspecially at sunset.

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    I swung by Tikehau on a recent work trip to Maui. Tikehau was a great Tiki lounge and restaurant…read moreand I highly recommend it. Ask for Dominic behind the bar. I stopped by first as part of my Mai Tai crawl. The $23 "1944 Mai Tai" was excellent and nicely balanced. The rums had enough backbone to stand up to the rest of the ingredients. It wasn't too sweet and the mint bunch was just the right size. Definitely recommend. I went back the next night for dinner and another drink. For dinner I had the poke bowl which was great though a bit on the small side, even by Maui standards. I paired this with the Fortaleza Still Strength Chartreuse Swizzle ($40): Green Chartreuse, Fortaleza Still Strength tequila, Maul Gold pineapple, Maul falernum, lime, served with custom pineapple cocktail pick. The cocktail pick was fun as you get to "choose your own weapon" and select a custom pick. Dominic was running the bar both nights and he was great. Friendly, knowledgeable, and he poured a mean Chartreuse swizzle. While he was making the Swizzle he served me a shot of their "Rum Cannonball" which I enjoyed much more than I thought I would. I definitely recommend Tikeahau!

    What an amazing spot for happy hour! They have a great little outdoor seating area that's perfect…read morefor enjoying the weather. The staff was extremely friendly, our food and drinks came out quickly, and always with a smile. Everything we tried was high‑quality and clearly made with care. Their happy hour menu is surprisingly robust. Drinks The Tropical Mai Tai was a standout. The flavor really popped without being overly strong, just a genuinely great drink. The Rum Cannonball was delicious as well, with a bright pineapple flavor that's perfect for a hot day on the patio. They do have a nice selection of local beers on tap. Food The Kalua Pork Sliders were the highlight. The pork paired beautifully with the curry slaw, so many layers of flavor, and the toasted roll was a perfect finishing touch. The Mini Poke Bowl was fresh and vibrant. Adding avocado really elevated it, and the sesame brought a nice depth of flavor. The Onion Dip was a fun surprise. Loved hearing the story behind it, they once over‑ordered onions and created this dip, which has since become a best seller. It's easy to see why. Finally, the Ahi Slider was excellent. The ahi was high‑quality and seared perfectly, and again, the toasted bun made a big difference. The sesame oil added a great finishing note. If you're in Wailea, this place is absolutely worth a stop!

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    This was a delightful restaurant/bar in Wailea. The view is amazing. The best part is the very…read morenoisy lovebirds that nest around ceiling. They are loud as the sun sets and when the sun is down they go to sleep. I also liked that there were no children. The food and drinks were all really good. The drinks were interesting and solid and bird themed. The portions were quite large. The service was the weakest part. The server was hustling, but there weren't enough servers. We often had to wait for water. Our food would arrive but we didn't have utensils for them. I'd definitely go back next time I'm in the area.

    This is where we celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary (January 2026)…read more A really LATE post.... So I think it is by reservation only, and they are open from 5pm - 10pm. This was a wonderful place at the Wailea resort, where the scenery and setting are so relaxing... time stood still. We had colorful drinks which were highly recommended that I do not remember and I did not capture pics. We ate several items off the menu, did not capture all of them, the stand outs for me were the tacos and the salmon. We were surprised with a lovely glass of champagne by our lovely server. The server was phenomenal and attentive... never ever have I seen my water glass being refilled as much as I did here and I am a water drinker and loved it!!! The vibe - loving... those little cute lovebirds are quite chatty and noisy until it was time for them to sleep. Apparently, if you get pooped on by the love birds, its considered good luck... guess how lucky I was lol - complementary club soda and a napkin to wipe bird poo off lol. Our time here was so romantic and what I really appreciated the most is we were not rushed at all, we ate our meal at a very slow pace which is what we like to do. It was lovely.... and at that magical time of day dusk, turning into a majestic sunset and a beautiful memory..x Mahalo Nui Maui. Precious memories ....

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    4.2(766 reviews)
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    We came here on a weekday for brunch and there were plenty of tables to choose from, so we sat…read moreoutside with an amazing view of the ocean. Kenji provided top notch service as he continually checked on us, pouring water and refilling coffee, as we picked up food at the buffet counters inside. The Hawaiian fruit spread is amazing and the papayas were the best. Egg white frittatas, little mochi waffles, and shakshuka were some of my favorites! The grounds are beautiful and worth a stroll to walk off some calories!

    this is for 07/2026 stay - I thought it was time to do another honest review since this is a good…read moreway for me to keep track of places I've been as well as sharing it with others - giving back to the community. This is my second time being there as a globalist as my first time was probably abour 7-10 years ago. honestly a minute. we were welcomed with the same lei and coconut necklace, some welcome juice non alocholic, and wash towels for cleaning the face which is all cute. they stopped giving water bracelets and its now just keys which sucks because how do we do beach activities and not worry about things like key card getting lost? they said its part of their changes. big change is their breakfast - less selection compared to before - i'd like to say they have gone downhill since last time I been around. The breakfast menu have changed in that if you want to have an omelette, there is no longer a self-help omelette station where you tell the chef what you want and they make it for you. You would now have to order it with a server, and the omelette is not included. also specialty coffee is also now not included just regular coffee, which tasted awful. Like many things about Hyatt, and this economy, this is to no surprise. if you are a globalist, they do still cover valet parking which is amazing, the pools are a bit overcrowded when we went during the summer, and the yoga mats all smell like feet, seems like they did not do much TLC in that department. The yoga instructors are all on a 1099 contract, it seems but the people and quality have decreased because of the 2 that we met; they were not friendly at all compared to the last time I was there. it just seems like a job for them. All the excursions that were included were all booked out right when we arrived, making it nearly impossible to do anything in the property. i mean it is still an amazing, relaxing experience. They couldn't really upgrade us because it was a full house already and kind of chaotic (we went during summer July time so peak season) It's still a newer hotel and had more TLC done to it than other hotels within Hawaii I'd like to say, but for the price point im a little disappointed. Also we had found hair and among other stuff in the bathroom meaning they haven't cleaned it properly upon arrival. I know they had recently changed GM and all but for the points i used to book the hotel, and the price mark during peak season I had a higher expectation no offense. the wings are all a bit confusing and they don't really have a map guide - the first day took me a while to get in the middle of the week of our stay the fire alarm went off at 3am which lasted a while, which i texted the front desk and they reassured it was false alarm, and then what was worst was 40 minutes later when we were about to sleep they said all clear like 30 minutes back-to-back, which became even more confusing and alerting - like if we were not awaken previosuly by the alarm, we are awaken now - but other than that i'd rate it a 8/10 experience given the price point, the lack of expereince we can gain from the resort. and if it isnt for globalist benefit, it would've def been lower rating. still a beautiful place don't get me wrong but just quite expensive, but i am sure if you havent been here when it was amazing, this would've been a 10/10 experience for anyone easy.

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    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.

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