This is a great, fun, affordable option while staying in Poipu!!! We've already been here twice. The key is to go during their happy hour time from 3-6pm daily. The first time we spent just over $100 for a family of 5, and last night we got out of there for $88. That is a feat in this part of town! The happy hour is unbeatable. $7 drinks and 25 cent wings. Note that you have to have minimum two drinks per person, but they don't have to be alcoholic--we got a cocktail as our first and soda water as the second. The cocktails are quite large, so you can still get the $7 price if you order a soda or sparkling water as your second drink. The waitress was super helpful and let us know that last night! We went for taco Tuesday yesterday and the tacos were $1 each! They were good--not insane but great for the price and hit the spot. The service is great and the food and drinks come out quickly despite being busy. The drinks are standard fare, nothing crazy delicious, but for the price it's great. The food is all yummy. We especially love their chicken wings! Home-fried and lots of meat. All of the dipping sauces are excellent too. We haven't had a bad dish here! Truly wonderful prices, good food, and great for the whole family. read more

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We went for happy hour and it's solid! Happy hour food was good (grilled fish taco for $6!), Boneless wings, big Mai Tai. Service was good. Drinks were quick Staff were friendly. Overall, really enjoyed our meal and drinks here. Plus peekaboo views of the water. Nice spot. Will be back. read more

Kalapaki Joes is a great bar and grill. It fits the island. Though not on the beach it's very nice. The food is standard fare for Poipu area but outstanding compared to mainland places. My spouse had their prawns, chicken wings and calamari. She mostly enjoyed the wings, then calamari and the coconut prawns. Primarily because she's not a deep fry type person but was with her fellow golfers looking for something simple. And it was and very tasty. Not overly oily or heavily battered. It's just not like a properly done tempura battered and fried. Haha She recommends Kalapaki Joes!!!! Service was great. read more

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Pros: Happy hour prices are great - Coconut shrimp are so good! 25c wings during happy are fire Fish tacos are tasty. The drinks could use some work. I didn't think they were good at all, we got 4 different drinks and they were not good. Even the Diet Pepsi was bad. I think the food was good overall, especially the prices, I just wish the drinks were better. read more

Kalapaki Joes - Seafood Near Me - Poipu, Hawaii

Kalapaki Joe's is such a great spot! We first noticed it from the road during a bike ride after spotting a sign out front advertising a mimosa special. That was all the convincing we needed. We stopped by later and enjoyed a delicious breakfast with drinks, a great view, and even caught some football. Honestly, this was the breakfast I had been craving- I love breakfast tacos! We were staying at a nearby resort, and while the food there was good, I'd choose Kalapaki Joe's instead. It's also just a short walk from Poipu Beach, so we stopped in a second time after snorkeling and seeing turtles. I love how casual it is- walking in with swim gear and messy hair is totally fine. We also tried the wings, which were pretty good, and they have a great happy hour deal if you make it in time. See you next time, Kalapaki Joe's! read more

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It's been a while since we came here.Maybe it's a year or two?.So some friends wanted to come for happy hour.So we decided hey why not?!.It kind of a bz Sunday afternoon.So we had to wait to be seated.So after being seated we ordered our drinks and our appetizers.The drinks came promptly n soon after the appetizers came.Things started off great!.Then we realized the waiters did t give us our plates.So We waited her return.She took so long. I had to get up and get plates,chop sticks n napkins my self!!.Oh boy it's not starting off well.Then the food?It was disappointing.The fried Calamari was not the same it soggy not so crunchy ,The wing dings were over cooked,the Carne asda fries was salty. The waitress rarely came.She wasn't very attentive at all.We noticed she tended more towards the tourists.At least the person that that was collecting our empty cups came frequently.. I think his name was Randy. He was great.He often and took a little break to have a conversation with us.We enjoyed it.So when we were leaving I personally gave him a tip.We are debating if we should come back here when football season begin's??.Well will see????We are hoping not have the same waitress?..She wears a backwards hat. read more

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This is a nice little no-frills sports bar with a big drink menu and a great mix of local favorites and sports bar basics. We came around 7pm on a Tuesday. It wasn't too busy. My boyfriend had a lot of modifications to his order, and everything still came out perfectly. The portions are big. The food is good. I may or may not be coming back to try happy hour later this week for the food specials. read more

Kalapaki Joes - Ter chicken, kalua pork and cabbage, Mac salad, and rice plate - Seafood Near Me - Poipu, Hawaii

Definitely an amazing happy hour. .25 cent wings. But a table can only get a MAX OF 20, doesn't matter how many people are in your party. We had a pretty large party. But only one person wanted wings so it worked out. The wings were pretty good IMO. My husband wasn't to nuts about them. The coconut shrimp was good. $2 each, I got 6. The fish tacos $5 it was Merlin, and none of us liked those. The shells tasted stale, I wouldn't order them again. I'd definitely be happy for the happy hour. 2 drink minimum per person *I did not drink my wine because there was old food all inside the glass (my husband tried to wipe it out but it just dislodged the food and then it was floating in my wine) read more

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We tried Kalapaki Joes while on vacation, and it was great! The food and drinks were delicious, and the service was wonderful. I highly recommend checking this place out, especially during happy hour. You won't be disappointed. read more

Always a good time here. We order 20 25¢ wings on the happy hour and two Mai Tai's each! Wings are nice and crispy on the outside, and Mai Tai's will leave you feeling fantastic. read more

Kalapaki Joes - 20 25¢ wings - Seafood Near Me - Poipu, Hawaii

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Not a favorable place for tourists. Happy hour seems like a good price, but it's really greasy mixed with their drinks food poisoning. This is the third time now food poisoning. Don't let them sucker you in by their little special happy hour. Bad place !! read more

The atmosphere was good but unfortunately the food was just mediocre. Service was good and server was nice but the food was not anything to write home about. read more

Happy Hour..yah NO!! Forced a 2 drink minimum Forced 3 tacos either steak or chicken that is nothing but fatty pieces and if you like it that way the MAX is 6 tacos; these are tiny street tacos. Service is subpar as they cater to LOCALS Food was actually really good the 1st time we came but this past time Cinco de Mayo it was really bad If you like being forced to by a certain amount of drinks and food at Happy hour then by all means give it a try ..we won't recommend read more

We were there two days ago for happy hour. The prices are good for the island. But the fish Taco was the most disappointing that I have had anywhere. Flavor was seriously lacking. The onion rings were decent and you get a good portion. The coconut shrimp was pretty tasty and a great happy hour deal. Drinks are good sized and about average in taste. I wouldn't expect great quality here, but if you are looking for a relatively inexpensive outing, compared to other places on the island, it might be worth your time. We would have hung around for the music, but the cackling women in the adjacent booth were laughing so loudly that we couldn't stand being there any longer. read more

Not our first time here calamari so good. Today there are only 2 servers and they are rocking it. These two are attractive, friendly and deserve a BIG THANKS. Sunday March 15th 1:00 read more

This place is busy and not bad with prices. We missed the happy hour and weekly special since it was Saturday but the signage made it very appealing on the wallets. Our waitress was very nice and funny and very busy. The decor is a basic sports bar with almost no frills. Plenty of TVs and cold drinks. The menus has allot of choices but basically bar food. We had a burger and shrimp tacos. Not to bad , nothing too ono. If you want you watch a game and drink then get there. read more

Kalapaki Joes - Outside sign - Seafood Near Me - Poipu, Hawaii

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The one in Poipu wasn't very good. They advertise sporting events, but they do not show PPV, which is why we went. It was not communicated they don't show PPV. read more

It's funny reading these other reviews, because I guess the general consensus is to not come here, haha! Imma be real with ya - I hardly remember anything about this place :D Here's a little back story of my life: When I travel, I like to paaarttyyyyy! Which creates the best memories that I never remember! Thank Buddha for Cameras. But ya know, only the flattering pictures, not those ones where you're passed out in a ditch covered in seaweed, even though you're nowhere near an ocean O____o Anyway, I'm sure the food was food and the drinks were alcoholic. Just like me ;) SO yeah, come here. Or don't. Will you really let other dictate your life?! NEIN! NEIN NEIN NEIN!!! KThxBai! LuvYou! read more

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It's exactly what you'd expect. We only stopped because they had the NFL games on. Fish tacos were trash and the wings were ehh. They give you the sauce on the side versus tossing them. Minimum 2 drink order too read more

Kalapaki Joes - Seafood Near Me - Poipu, Hawaii

Just returned for the first time since my honeymoon in 2012. Same great happy hour. Wings are delicious. 25 cent wings. Fire. Also, had pork sliders, fish tacos, and coconut shrimp during happy hour. All very good. Great beer selection. I had a few different local IPA's served in ice cold mugs. Great 6 dollar drink specials on Mai Tais and a few other drinks. The place is jumping during happy hour. If you want happy hour prices give yourself enough time. Don't show up at 5:55. Big props to this great staff that is hustling. Highly recommend. read more

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Total local gem! Go in and enjoy a divey bar with a great happy hour menu. There's open air with all their open windows, plenty of seating, and one of the best happy hour menus in Poipu. They also do Taco Tuesday which is always a good idea . The food okay HOWEVER it's still worth it for the happy hour, and the servers are always friendly and chill! Perfect casual spot to grab drinks or light bites. read more

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Totally decent breakfast. We did the banana French toast, fried rice and spam. Everything was very flavorful. You're on Hawaiian time. If you wait a minute to get a table, just breathe. The food will still be there when you sit down. The server was sweet and working her butt off! I had a passion fruit mimosa and my husband had a tequila sunrise. Both delicious. read more

Kalapaki Joes - Banana French toast, spam, fried rice - Seafood Near Me - Poipu, Hawaii

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we were there for breakfast. sat at the bar. they didn't have enough front of house people there for the crowd but the staff really worked, the food was excellent, and they make one of the best bloody mary's on Kauai. Definitely worth a look. read more

Crappy food and lousy drinks during "Un-Happy" Hour. Total and complete Disappointment. Read recent reviews. Something must have changed as it sounds like it was a great place in the past. YUCK!!! read more

I found glass in my mango margarita. They also serve Costco frozen items. My group of 4 came by for happy hour on a Monday at 4:30pm. Happy hour is from 3pm-6pm daily. We were seated right away next to a big window over looking a tennis court and a sliver of the ocean. Inside had so many large TV screens showing a basketball game. Our server was Jason and he was great. He had no attitude, was friendly and was honest with us. When I noticed their Monday happy hour special was a pork, chicken and cilantro fried wontons I asked if it was from Costco and he admitted it was. I didn't want to ask about their wings but I suspect it is also from Costco, at least it is definitely not made in house. Their happy hour had specific rules. Wings were $0.25 a pc and can only be ordered in 5, 10, 15 or 20 qty. Each table can have a maximum of 20 wings with each diner ordering 2 drinks minimum. It can be non alcoholic. That means if you are a table of 4, or a table of 10, you can only have 5 pc per person or 2 pcs per person. Their happy hour drinks is huge. Mango margaritas, mojitos and mai tais were $6 each. You can get a good buzz on just one. But it just tastes ok. You can add li hing or tajin rim for an additional $1. On my 2nd mango margarita order I sucked up a piece of glass. Luckily I didn't cut myself and Jason apologized and replaced my drink. Wings were ok. Comes with ranch and buffalo sauce. We also asked for blue cheese on the side. Coconut shrimps were ok too. Fish tacos were filling. Overall, nice to try but I wouldn't return. read more

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A great sports bar with many screens! Food was solid.... Not super fancy but well prepared. Wait staff were harried with the happy hour crowd but well worth it to order wings! 25c each (any two drink minimum). Fresh fried and nice and meaty! Great selection of on tap beers including a full menu of Kauai Brews. Noise levels were high but place was packed! read more

Kalapaki Joes - Great hot wings! - Seafood Near Me - Poipu, Hawaii

We stumbled into Kalapaki Joe's after reading about their happy hour--and it totally lived up to the hype! The food and drinks were delicious, and everything was extremely reasonably priced. Great atmosphere with live music, friendly service, and an awesome spot to unwind after a day at the beach. Definitely worth a visit! read more

Love Happy Hour! Great food and best stout beer! Waitress's and waiters do an amazing job ! Will keep coming back! read more

Kalapaki Joes - Yummy - Seafood Near Me - Poipu, Hawaii

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Love Kalapaki Joes, good food and good prices, excellent happy hour. Great friendly service every time we've been. read more

Kalapaki Joes - Seafood Near Me - Poipu, Hawaii

DO NOT COME HERE -- TRUST ME. You do not want to waste your time or money going to Kalapaki Joes. Service was HORRENDOUS. We waited to be seated as the sign stated, stood there for 10 min, decided to just sit down (saw everyone else doing it), we were not greeted for another 20 min, finally the older bartender lady came by with water, and a menu, waited another 10 min for her to take out order, and every time we spoke, she just rolled her eyes at us, didn't bother to acknowledge every 'thank you' we said to her. She was just NOT a nice person -- maybe she was having a shitty day. NOPE, we see her laughing her ass off at the local older gentlemen sitting at the bar tables. We observed her to see if she had the same attitude towards the other groups that sat down around the same time as us, and I think it was worse for them. They flagged her down and she ignored them, didn't take their orders, and they walked out, Happy Hour was a good deal given the island prices. But the food in general was very mediocre, and it was cold, we didn't get napkins. Drinks were weak. Just too many issues to list! read more

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We were looking for a place to eat that wasn't our hotel and this one was pretty close by. There was a sign after walking in that they were short staffed and to be patient. We were able to seat ourselves. We got a spot near the windows and got to enjoy some people and chicken watching and ocean views. It kind of felt like we were in a treehouse! It was not busy and we were able to order our food right away. We got the special which was fried rice with eggs and gravy and the surfer's breakfast. The food came out pretty quickly and wasn't anything too special. Overall, service was good and the staff was friendly! read more

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Server was lovely, chatted with my 3 year old. Ordered a chocolate chip pancake with sausages. Nice open windows with a view of the tennis courts. Ice tea was pricier than other places on the island... $5. read more

Good drinks, food is terrible! It's hard to screw up a Ruben sandwich, but they did it. I think the cook had money on a football game, cause he should have stayed home. read more

Amazing great sized drinks and yummy food in good portions! I end up going here almost daily when I'm on the island. Try the Red Bull cocktails! read more

Kalapaki Joes - Yummy nachos - Seafood Near Me - Poipu, Hawaii

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ONE STAR SERVICE. I really wanted to give this place one star but I haven't had the food.. just experience the bar vibe. Today is Feb 26, we came in at 8 PM and saw a sign out front that said "we're closed" my best friend said f it. Let's ask for drinks. Maybe it's closed for food only? I said cool let's go. Greeted by a guy, but my bff was right. It's still open? LETS GO! Mind you ... Yelp said 9 pm. Anyways we're hanging with the guy next to us and he's shooting the ish... he was already drinking so we offered to buy him a drink! Cause hello? California in us. He agreed, so we tell the girl. Mind you... the girl has been so nice to us! Greeted us , then told us she was coming when she took too long.. all the works. Okay??? Service! Anyways the drinks came out, my bff goes what did he even order ( the guy next to us ) .. he goes "at this point , it could be anything" in which return , my bff said "probably just water" and I laughed out loud so hard and go yeah your cup is just water!! And the bartender who was originally sweet... Rushed over as if her life depended on it and goes OH YOU THINK ITS WATER? Drink it??? You think it's water ?!? DRINK IT! Damn girl.. where did all that animosity come from? We were just joking with him? We didn't even say anything when you took a break and took shots in the corner? Then one of the other server did something .. not sure what but our server goes are you serious?! Wt F WORD. And the other girl goes I'm sorry and she goes yeah . Either way, sorry we're not locals? You shouldn't treat people like that! ): we used to work food and beverage industry, what you did was very unnecessary. Maybe cut back on the alcohol at work..? :\ read more

Great spot to try some of the local craft beers, kine grinds and watch sports. Went there a few weeks ago for football Sunday. And went back Monday night for Happy Hour 25 cent wings and live music. I always visit when in Poipu. read more

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Great drinks, food and service. Staff is friendly and offer great suggestions. We enjoy watching sporting events on their many tvs. Also, can't beat the happy hour prices! Would highly recommend. read more

This was the worst restaurant we tried in Hawaii. We were in Poipu for sunset and found this restaurant nearby and decided to try it. It gave dirty sports bar vibes and the service was really terrible. We waited for almost 30 minutes at the door before anybody even came to talk to us to sit us down. Once we got a table, we waited long for the food and it was terrible food. The table was also greasy and dirty. Overall, it was not a pleasant experience whatsoever. read more

Great happy hour. The coconut shrimp was amazing. It's a good sports bar. A lot a tv screens with games on. It was busy so service was a bit slow but we were taking care of read more

Good food, good drinks, and a solid vibe all around. Shoutout to Dana, absolute legend behind the bar. Kalapaki Joe's deserves way more love than it gets. read more