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    Kimo's Maui

    4.1 (3.7k reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Hawaiian, Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Casual
    Classy
    Live music
    Moderate noise

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    View from our waterfront table
    Robert G.

    Kimo's is one of the best restaurants in Lahaina. Getting a table on the water is a special treat. The ambiance is awesome; however you have to wait til a spot opens up, so be patient. Our server was Alyssa who was terrific and attentive. She went through the specials and we each chose the monchong which is a tender flaky fish paired with a delicious spicy sauce. Then for dessert we shared the traditional Kimo's Mud Pie which is a monster wedge of vanilla ice cream with an Oreo bottom crust and topped off with chocolate sauce, macadamia nuts and whipped cream. All in all a great meal and a great experience at Kimo's.

    Lana B.

    5 out of 5 stars easily. Cant get enough of what this view was. I was too late to write this review. Thoughts and lots of love continue for the people of Lahaina.

    Upstairs dining. Some large tables good for groups.
    Dian M.

    Missing the old Kimo! Hopefully you will rebuild and return! Lahaina won't be the the same without Kimo's Hula Pie!!

    Hula Pie
    Diann B.

    We absolutely loved the Hula Pie. 1 gigantic slice and 3 sporks. I now want sporks for my house. We liked the Mai Tais. We didn't love them. Hence the 4 stars. Beautiful location.

    may 31, 2023 - hula pie (Oreo crust, vanilla ice cream, macadamia nuts); 5/5
    Fanny W.

    Dessert Review Only. Our friend said we H A D to try the hula pie, so we made a final stop here on our last night in Maui. What We Ordered: + Hula Pie, 5/5 - Mango Pono Pie, 2/5 HULA PIE was good, with vanilla ice cream in the middle and a chocolate cookie base (think Oreos!). If you love these two things, than you'll love this dessert. MANGO PONO PIE was not a crowd pleaser. Even the adventurous ones downvoted this dessert. Hawaii grown mango, nut crust, Maui honey, Kyla strawberries, and mint. If that sounds delicious to, give it a shot. Our group thought it was too sour. 3 stars because the Hula Pie was good, but I wouldn't go back just for that. It's also best shared between AT LEAST 4 people unless you're tryna get the beetus.

    Greg W.

    Very hard to beat the ambiance with the tremendous ocean view looking toward Lanai watching the sunset. 5/5 The service is very efficient aloha friendly and fairly fast considering Kimos is usually packed because of the views. Our server was great, The kitchen can run a little slow. 4/5 We ordered pups and one main for the two of us. My wife was ver hangry after 18 holes on the trying plantation course with 40mph winds and rain. We had the coconut prawns or shrimp which were over cooked thus dry and the coconut flavor gone. For $20 a rip off. 1/5 The macadamia nut crusted calamari strips well we could not taste the nuts at all though they were perfectly cooked. So don't expect anything special. 3/5 The pulled Kalua pork lettuce wraps were the best item we had. Tasty sauce and the pork was succulent. 4/5 The kimos baked fish of the day was Mahi and was an utter disappointment. No flavor left in the overcooked fish. Salad was tasteless as well. 1/5 Do not come here for the food as you probably will be disappointed. Over rated and priced but great views service and ambiance

    Broke Da Mouth plate lunch
    Tara S.

    Waited in a small outside line to have lunch at Kimo's. At opening time, we walked right in, no reservation, and were seated at a lovely ocean view table. The scenery is fantastic! The food was pretty good, at our table it seemed that the fish and chips were most popular. The Hawaiian burger was a normal burger, nothing super special. The Broke Da Mouth plate lunch was good but a little sparse for the price ($27). Our server was friendly, got us our drinks and app right away, and checked on us often. Lunch and drinks for 4 of us cost close to $150 which is pretty standard for nicer spots in Maui, but sitting and eating lunch right by the water, enjoying the beautiful weather made it worth it! I'd love to come back and try the Hula Pie for dessert!

    Fish Tacos
    Laure H.

    Lovely ocean view, great service, and delicious food. Highly recommend the kimos burger and the fish tacos for a lovely lunch. Left feeling very satisfied and full.

    View from Front Street
    Sarah M.

    Kimo's is a bit easier to make a reservation at than some other Maui restaurants these days. It is a big place with plenty of tables. Nice views of the water are possible both on the main and 2nd floors. They are right on the ocean, so very pretty sunsets! Check out the shops and galleries of Lahaina before or after your meal given the central location. The menu is simple but tasty. This is a place for fresh seafood. Not overly fancy, but reliably good. The service is usually friendly and timely as well. Their complimentary bread basket is carrot muffins, which are something different but very tasty!

    Eva G.

    I've been to this location twice already during my travels. Never have been disappointed. I make reservations in advance so I'm not waiting too long as this place is popular throughout the day. The servers are kind ( Stephanie) and the front desk staff has been always welcoming! Ordered the following appetizers: MACADAMIA NUT CRUSTED CALAMARI! Delicious! Accompanied with house made cocktail sauce COCONUT SHRIMP accompanied with cider honey mustard sauce Delectable!!! Ordered the following entree's: KIMO'S BAKED Fish with Roasted basil, lemon & garlic glaze, macaroni salad, jasmine rice Pure deliciousness! FISH TACOS Citrus herb grilled, pico de gallo, queso fresco, roasted tomatillo aioli, tortilla strips ( I personally like pico de gallo on the side just so I can taste the goodness of the fish!) Can't go wrong ordering this entree! FISH 'N' CHIPS Maui Brewing Co. Bikini Blonde Lager battered, house made tartar sauce, crunchy apple cider coleslaw It was a little bit on the greasy side but delicious and the fries were nice and crispy. SLOPPY JACK Slow roasted Duroc pork, crunchy apple cider slaw, BBQ sauce, brioche bun This option was flavorful and good!! We were all too full after sampling all the meals that dessert was not an option this time. I was told to save my receipt so I can get a complimentary hula pie (Chocolate cookie crust, macadamia nut ice cream, hot fudge, toasted mac nuts, whipped cream) at their sister locations ( Leilanis ) on the island. Great view, great vibe here, recommend this place to visit when in Lahaina.

    Mango slushee
    Jocelyn L.

    My husband and I really wanted a nice place to watch the sunset and enjoy drinks. We had looked up a few places on Yelp, but Fleetwood on Front's was more of a music venue that obstructed the sunset, and there was another restaurant nearby I think called Lahaina Yacht Club that had seats at the bar, but the bar seats were nowhere close to the beautiful sunset view. We happened to find this place finally, and I'm glad we did. The seats at the bar were perfect for staring at the gorgeous sunset!!! I got a mango slushee, which was honestly too sweet - couldn't finish it. My husband got a Mai Tai, too sweet, just whatever. We also shared French fries, only $3, which did hit the spot. Maybe their food here is better! Service was fantastic though. The drinks came super fast, and they were very friendly and hospitable too! There was also live music here that was going to start at 6pm - we love live music, but we wish it started at 4:30 when we were watching the sunset. Oh well. Overall, great place to watch the sunset, highly recommended! Overall, great

    Nice lunch View
    Eve K.

    Super popular touristy spot downtown Lahaina, but I still love it. Awesome waterside views and good food too. Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 5 Cost to worth it rating: 3 Opentableable: yes but limited avail Return worthiness: yes Highlights: - Love the unobstructed view of the water on the deck for lunch - Fish sandwich: extra delicious and fresh. 4.5 stars - Hula pie: big slice of ice cream and chocolate and mac nut have to have every time. 4 stars - Coconut shrimp: large shrimp breaded nicely. 4 stars - Mai tai: not too sweet and in a glass tiki goblet - Super nice staff even though they're busy - If you go right when they open, there will be a line but you can get lucky and get a table Lowlights: - Hard to make a reservation since it's so popular Love the relaxing meal here which epitomizes a Hawaiian vacation and will be back.

    Carrot muffins
    Bob S.

    4.5 Stars - We were staying near the Whalers Village where most of the restaurants seemed to be the same. As a foodie, we wanted something different as the places down in Lahaina offered more variety on their menus. Kimo's didn't disappoint. We had a reservation and got a great table upstairs with a view of the ocean. Our server was great. We arrived prior to sunset and she didn't try to rush us out of there. They start us off with homemade carrot muffins. We then tried their fire roasted veggie dip which came with grilled flatbread and goat cheese. For our main dishes, we had the baked local fish "Kimo's style" and a lobster topped fish. Everything was delicious. For our anniversary, they brought us a slice of their Hula Pie. Thank you Kimo's for getting our trip started on the right note. We enjoyed our meal and would recommend Kimo's even over their sister restaurants in Ka'anapali.

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    Kimo's is closed due to the Lahaina fire. Their sister restaurants are all very good. Leilani's, Hula Grill, and Duke's.

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    Ask the Community - Kimo's Maui

    Is this a good place for a "no-host group of 30 people (handful of kids)?

    While I think they could seat 30, it may be challenging to do since they're fairly busy most of the time, which may not be an issue if you're planning far in advance. Although, I'd say their upstairs area could be a spot they could set aside for… Read more

    I need the carrot muffin recipe! It's SO amazing and i will probably not cone back to maui anytime soon :( is there any way you guys can provide the recipe?

    I see there are copycat recipes on line. Just type in kimos carrot muffin recipe. I truely HATE carrots, but loved these muffins

    Is proof of vaccine required to enter the restaurant?

    Yes in Dec 21

    Is the aloha hour on the lanai (with the view)? Will we get a table (coming with a 7 year old so bar stools are tricky)

    I think the aloha hour is in the whole restaurant area. When I went, I enjoyed the aloha hour at a table (regular chairs) with a view.

    Would this restaurant accommodate a party of 30 people for a wedding rehearsal dinner?

    Make a reservation first. Write down the name of the person taking it. Enjoy......

    How loud or quiet is it?

    Depends on where you sit. I would suggest making reservations for before sunset and sit closest to the water. Spectacular sunset view!!! No problem holding a conversation there.

    Any advice on how to secure a table up top for sunset at dinner? I made reservations, but looked like you were not able to ask for specific table location. Dining on a Tuesday, etc.

    Cash is king! Other than that? $20 and mention your preference for seating

    I would like to buy a wedding gift certificate for two for dinner?

    Great food, service, view and atmosphere. We had lunch and dinner. The view on the second deck , water side was perfect. Great idea.

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    It was our second trip back to Ka'anapali, Maui, and this was our second time back to this…read moreestablishment. THAT alone tells you something! I remembered that we ordered the Loco Moco on our last trip, and it was memorable enough for us to return. This time around, we ordered the blackened seared ahi plate, the panko fried mahi mahi sando and spaghetti and meatballs for the kiddo. Admittedly, I was a little disappointed with our food this time. Both of fishes entrees were only okay... somewhat on the dry side unfortunately. Even the kiddo, who can be pretty picky, but LOVES spaghetti... he was even discerning enough to say his entree was a "3 outta 5, mommy." I'm sure their other items are pretty good, and maybe they were having an off day, or we just didn't order their best stuff. Whatever the case was, it was a little disappointing. We typically love joints like this... little hole in the wall type places. Service was stellar though-super friendly staff, especially since we were "local tourists." Please keep in mind: this is a cash establishment!

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