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    Kaleis

    4.5 (139 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    KALEIS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Sue S.

    IMHO Discovered Kalei's franchise on our last visit and was very impressed. This trip, we dined at Kalei's three times because their food, service, portion and price were consistently good. On our first visit this trip, we ordered the Crispy Pork Belly Plate, $19, and the Cheap Eats special of Mochiko Chicken, hot dog, rice and corn, $7. Did I mention their all-day Happy Hour special on Miller Lite, Coors Light, and Heineken is $3.50?!! On our second visit, I decided on the 'Hangover" which consisted of a cheeseburger & fries plus a bowl of saimin, for only $16. Hubby ordered the "Four meat special", mochiko chicken, beef, hot dog and Pork (?) with rice and corn for $12 (?), I think. Our last visit, we enjoyed a Breaded Ono burger, $11, a Cheeseburger, $13, and a side of crinkle fries, $5, and a dessert order of Chantilly croissants (which they are known for), $7.50. If you're trying to save money on your Maui meals, get thee to Kalei's for great local food, great portions, great service, and great prices! You will return again, and again!!!

    Kids cheese burger
    Heather T.

    Our first time trying Kaleis. You have to order first and seat yourself anywhere. The food was really tasty, fulfilling and satisfying. My bf ordered big kahuna he said it was delicious. I ordered da bento it was a really big portion very crunchy for the mochi chickens, shrimp. Overall was yummy with different kinds of meats. My son ordered cheese burger with fries off the kids meal, just have to add your preference of condiments from the table. The diner was nice and clean. Staff was friendly. Service of the food wait during dinner was 10mins, pretty fast! Overall we will be coming back again when we're in Lahaina

    Breakfast!
    Cindy G.

    When you're on the West side be sure to check out Kalei's Restaurant. So simple.. Upon arriving check out the menu, order your food and pay at the cashier, they will bring your food to you. Many local food to choose from, we had the breakfast before heading out to Kula! Came back at the end of the day for take out to grind at the hotel. Beautiful relaxing restaurant, also don't forget to pick up some merch bags & stationary gifts sold near the front. Mahalo Kalei's!

    I am 99.8% sure this is chicken katsu but there is a very slight margin of error in my memory.
    Vicki B.

    We usually eat at Kalei's Lunchbox in Wailuku as our first stop in Maui. We love the food, the staff and the people, in that order. We were excited to learn they were opening a location in Lahaina, in the Cannery (next to Safeway), and decided to try it for dinner last month (March 2026). It's very spacious and clean, and everything is new and shiny (they opened this location fairly recently). You order at the front desk, they give you a number and then they'll bring your food out when it's ready. The menu is on one of those electronic boards above the desk. They may have had hard copy menus, but one wasn't offered to me. I'm embarrassed to say I can't remember what I got, but I *think* it was the chicken katsu. They let me sub a green salad for the mac salad which made my gut very happy since green isn't a prominent color in our vacation fare. My husband got the mochiko chicken. His mochiko chicken portion was very generous, enough for him to have leftovers the next day. They were a bit more stingy with the katsu. Both dishes were prepared well. The restaurant itself was freezing. If I had to guess, I'd say the A/C was set at 67 or lower. The practically subzero temps made it hard to enjoy my meal; I was hell bent on getting out as quickly as possible in hopes of thawing out though the weather during our visit was less than ideal. I'm happy there is another restaurant in Lahaina and happier that it is affordable and serves good food. I just happen to like the location in the Maui Lani shopping center better than this one.

    Waiting for kale chicken chopped salad and ahi burger with fries
    Jill S.

    Stopped in for quick lunch.Fast and pleasant service with fair pricing too. No beers though,husband was bummed. I ordered the kale chopped salad and added chicken,husband got the ahi sandwich and we shared fries. Realized they gave me the Chinese chicken salad but in a rush to change it out so ate it anyway.It had a strange tasting dressing but to be fair I don't care for Chinese salads. My husband thought his sandwich was alright.The fries were good

    Kona pie with coffee ice cream
    Sheri P.

    My only question is...... Why didn't we find this delicious Hawaiian comfort food earlier!! It was soooo close to our resort! Party of 8 dined on the LAST day of our week Long trip!! So pretty inside, clean, with an attentive friendly staff. Order at the counter and find a table!! Everything so ONO from the Garlic Shrimp, Kalbi ribs, Big Kahuna plate to the Kona pie with Coffee ice cream!! (A MUST!)

    Teriyaki beef breaded, mochiko chicken, fries
    Sandra K.

    We've been to the Wailuku location a couple of times and decided to try this location since it was convenient. This restaurant was pretty spacious with a lot of seating. Though this restaurant seems new, the style was a bit dated. Kind of like a 80's Denny's style booth and chairs. You order at the counter, seat yourself and they bring you the food. We ordered: Teriyaki beef (breaded): the portion was huge! The flavor was the same but a little more chewy than the other location (which we went 2 days previous). Mochiko chicken: this was okay but not anything very exciting. Generous portions.

    brussel sprouts
    Kathryn W.

    I ordered takeout here, and it was ready within 15 minutes! The brussel sprouts with the hurricane sauce were a standout. The combo plate was also delicious, my favorite was the slice of spam and the mac salad. I would get a side sauce for the mixed place next time since I like a lot of flavor. Really great spot!

    Melissa P.

    Modern bright spacious dinner style food with generous portions. Ordered at the entrance counter and the food was served to our table with warm Aloha smiles. The server checked in with us through our meal to see if we needed anything else. We ordered: Seared Ahi Sandwich Island Roast Pork w Rice & Mac Spam Musubi Crinkle Fries Chop Salad w Seared Ahi All the dishes were simple but were generously portioned and super fresh. The ahi was perfectly seared and the crinkle fries were addictively crispy! Prices were very reasonable. Win-win!

    Fried mandoo
    Grant H.

    Good stop for some local style food. Better than fast food. It is a good stop driving back to our place in Kaanapali. Lots of seating, so good for larger groups.

    Salmon
    Steven C.

    We stopped in here on our last day in Maui. The staff was so friendly and really took time to let us know about their favorite dishes. One thing that annoys me is when people give reviews and try to compare a restaurant to another spot that is in a different class. Set realistic expectations as you get food from a restaurant in a mall where you'll spend less than $80-$100. I can say that we went there with proper expectations and Kaleis surpassed what we expected. Why not 5 stars people? They deserve it, maybe that's why the locals don't really care for tourists, be more kind in your reviews! Look at those pictures, where else will you get food that not only looks great, but tastes great, and with terrific service? Being expensive doesn't make it good! One of my favorite things about Kaleis is that when you're done there are plenty of shops to go browse around in, and all inside of an air conditioned mall. Enjoy yourself, and be nice to the staff, they work hard to make your day a little better.

    Spam fried rice with eggs
    Marissa M.

    Decent spot that reminds me of a diner. Got the corned beef, Eggs over med, rice and potatoes. Soy sauce was good on the eggs and mixed with rice. Corned beef was good- canned. Potatoes were ok. My husband likes diners and liked what he got. The service and staff were super nice but there was a tiny 1 inch black hair on the plate that I found after eating most of the food that left me disappointed and was the lasting impression I'm left with. Besides the hair, the food is about 1.5-2 stars but the service and cleanliness make it a 3. I'm on vacation and want the places in Lahaina to do well.

    Carbonara
    Kristi O.

    We love this new restaurant! So much variety, excellent flavor and service. We all tried different things and can't wait to go back! Easy parking! Have the mochicho chicken! It's sooo good My friend loved the carbonara

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    This place was recommended to us. Self seating, walk to register to order. Fluffy pancakes! Great price! Fast service!

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    Nice new restaurant. Ordered by phone n went to pickup. Fast friendly service n the food was good!

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    8 months ago

    The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The food portions were hearty and fresh. Will defiantly eat there again.

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    Great food and service the portions were great pork was so tender! The Kona mud pie is a must try

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    Service is great and food just delicious. Restaurant very clean and comfortable. All staff members are very nice and attentive.

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    Awesome food! excellent fast service! breaded beef teriyaki so bomb! Mac salad winners!!!

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    Swan Court Breakfast - Ube pancakes

    Swan Court Breakfast

    3.2(214 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$$

    Swan Court Breakfast is the same spot as Son'z Steakhouse. It's morning service vs evening service…read more We ordered à la carte instead of the buffet so we were given a table and menus. We were seated right next to the pond facing a waterfall and can see the swans. The place is open air to the outside, but there are nets to keep the birds out. Small birds actually found their way into the restaurant but never got too close. Our server was awesome! She brought out coffee and took our order as soon as we were ready. She was pretty helpful bringing extra things we needed quickly like another napkin or fork. We ordered the Ube pancakes, Hawaiian style eggs Benedict, Kalua Pork Hash, and a side of sausages. The Ube pancakes were so fluffy and light, and the Ube sauce was not too sweet and the Ube flavor was there! The berries were a nice balance to the pancakes. The portion is big enough to share with 3 people. The Mai Ka Aina Eggs Benedict was eggs Benedict sub steak tomatoes for Canadian ham. Overall, it was alright. The potatoes were neither crispy or fluffy, and needed added salt. The eggs were poached nicely but the hollandaise sauce was flat. If that makes sense. The Kalua Pork Hash was awesome! It was served in on a hot iron skillet which made hash browns extra crispy on the edges. The Kalua pork mixed into the hash gave it a good amount of salt and seasoning. And the over easy eggs with the Kalua sauce served on top of the hash was perfect. We could've ordered a second Kalua pork hash if we weren't so full from the pancakes. The total cost was $105 for 3 entrees plus coffee, so it's pricier than an average breakfast. Service was great, the dining room was nice a bright and huge, and most of the food was amazing. I think it was worth the splurge while on Maui.

    What a beautiful view of the waterfall! There were many ducks making their way around and the swans…read morewere a little shy this morning but a tropical paradise with a waterfall to view while eating breakfast. The breakfast was the best breakfast bar at a hotel I've ever had!! The chicken congee and chia pudding are exceptional but there are a number of classics like scrambled eggs and bacon (there is a literal mountain on a silver platter). Smoked salmon, avocado toast, and other "luxury" breakfast items are also there! Service was extremely upbeat, attentive and pleasant! Plates were constantly being cleared and servers were so playful and fun! Order the passion, orange and guava juice- it's amazing and a signature Hawaii thing here. There's also a coffee bar in the middle of the buffet where you can get vanilla, hazelnut or caramel syrup- I grabbed some for my hot coffee at the table! This breakfast was the best breakfast i could ask for on my honeymoon and this is just day 1 here! I literally cried!

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    Swan Court Breakfast - Cereal section

    Cereal section

    Swan Court Breakfast - Chia seed pudding and fresh fruit station.  September 2025

    Chia seed pudding and fresh fruit station. September 2025

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    Breakfast buffet

    Slappy Cakes - Real Maple Syrup ($3) fake Maple syrup is free

    Slappy Cakes

    4.0(2.9k reviews)
    4.2 mi
    $$

    Local, fresh and friendly service with pretty incredible pancakes…read more The menu is great, sure they sell pancakes and you can even be the master of making your own tableaux but the banana bread French toast is pretty amazing too. There are monthly specials, burritos and even booze if you are feeling so inclined. Making reservations comes in handy at this family friendly breakfast spot, it's no wonder they are voted best in breakfast.

    We came in for breakfast early morning at 7am and ordered a dragonfruit chia bowl, grand slap, and…read moremushroom scramble. The dragonfruit chia bowl was pretty good, just the ratio of the actual dragonfruit (puree) and chia pudding was about a spoonful of each in comparison to the actual fresh fruit. It was really off. The grand slap was basic with overcooked scrambled eggs, plain potatoes that tasted frozen from a bag, and dry toast. It didn't come with butter or jelly so we asked for some. The pancake was okay. We did ask if there was another kind of syrup available other than the maple syrup that was there at the table. Our server offered us coconut syrup which was brought out ice cold. On top of that there was a $3 charge for it which the server didn't mention and I didn't see it listed on the menu. The mushroom scramble was also dry and plain. I had high hopes for this place, seeing that the restaurant itself looks bright and inviting, but unfortunately the food overall was less than mediocre.

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    Hostess stand

    Slappy Cakes - Build your own pancakes

    Build your own pancakes

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    Leilani's On The Beach

    Leilani's On The Beach

    3.9(3.8k reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$$

    We had planned to go to Monkeypod for dinner but it was all backed up. Leilani's got us right I…read morefor 4 right in front of the live music and an ideal sunset view. This was down below in the beach bar but no course sand around us Great attentive service and pretty fast turn around. Good music with a man and lady doing island music and other covers. The lychee martinis and lava flows about as good as they get. I would have loved a lychee garnish Two ordered cheeseburger and fries. Cooked perfect to order preferences. I ordered the bento combo and daughter got the fish tacos. The fish tacos were good and she enjoyed them. Chips pretty tasty but a basic jarred salsa My bento was fantastic overall. Fish stick and slaw above average at least. Now kalbi ribs and rice, tasty pickled veg but would have loved some kimchee! The hot wings were fantastic but really hard to eat spicy messy wings like this in public so I saved two for a snack later. Seems simple but not everyone makes good Mac salad and especially the nicer restaurants. But this was as good as I get at plate lunch places! We've gone by so many times over the years and glad we tried it this time!

    How this place got such great reviews blows my mind. The food is absurdly overpriced for what it…read moreis. We went for brunch and it's self seating then. A couple came in after us, got menus and drinks BEFORE we even got menus or were even greeted by our waitresses. They probably assumed they had more money. The food was mediocre at best. The burger was tough and dry. The fish tacos were dripping in sauce. The bento box had good rice and short ribs. The fried fish was just thrown straight into the tartar sauce. Way to assume the amount people want. The fish and chips were fine. Absolutely nothing justifies their prices other than their expensive location. Seating outside in the back includes a stupidly loud live band where you can't hear other people at your table talk. Depending on what time you go, you also get baked alive. There's no fans, you're just hoping for the wind to blow and unfortunately it wasn't the day we went. It was just hot as hell. You don't even see the water while dining there. There's shrubs completely blocking your view and tons of people walking by since it's in a shopping area. Save your money and go somewhere else.

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    Leilani's On The Beach
    Leilani's On The Beach
    Leilani's On The Beach

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    Kaleis - hawaiian - Updated May 2026

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