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    Kalapaki Joes

    3.2 (974 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    KALAPAKI JOES ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Mark M.

    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.

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    Kelly S.

    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!

    Sunday Happy hour!.3-6pm.Worth going!!
    Rodney Mabini R.

    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.

    Ter chicken, kalua pork and cabbage, Mac salad, and rice plate
    Darcy D.

    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.

    Wings
    Amber G.

    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)

    20 25¢ wings
    Ashlan R.

    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.

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    Jake G.

    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.

    Mai Taaaaaiiiiii!!!
    Michael S.

    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!

    Cindy C.

    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

    Happy Hour Wings
    Douglas R.

    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.

    some of the happy hour options
    Diana K.

    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.

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