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    Mamahune's

    3.9 (279 reviews)
    ModerateTiki Bars, Hawaiian
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Touristy

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    Mark P.

    This tiki bar/restaurant is located on the property of the Hilton Garden hotel on the Island of Kauai. The have a limited menu, but the burgers are made to order and are delicious. Great care is made for the preparation of the food. The staff is very friendly and attentive. You order at the register, and seat yourself. It is all outdoor seating with excellent views of the ocean. A really great place to get a burger and fries. Casual atmosphere right on the ocean.

    2022 drinks
    Mona A.

    This review is long overdue from 2022 but wanted to share the good experience as this is located in the Hilton property, and it's laid back spot; though we did come here a lot due to the convenience and got tired of the food after but it was a decent spot with good views. The food can be costly. Their service was decent as well, nothing to complain about.

    Vegetarian spring rolls
    Kaitlin K.

    Best spring rolls ever. Service was excellent, bar tenders were great. Beautiful views of the ocean while you eat, cute tiki bar style. So convenient that you can grab a proper bite while at the hotel. Will definitely be back next time we're on island

    Mamachos with kalua pork, sour cream, and guacamole
    Dustin R.

    I've been coming here for years for drinks, but finally tried some food and both of the things I've tried were really good! Had Kalua pork tacos and kalua pork nachos. Both were generous portions. Especially the nachos. We shared the nachos between 4 of us with some Mai tai's ($10 during happy hour m-f 4-6pm) This is such a great little spot with friendly service and incredible views. We were able to walk down the path to get here from where we are staying. I'm looking forward to coming back to try a poke bowl! Such a great little hidden gem on Kauai!

    Will W.

    Mamahune's on Kuhio is a fun and laid-back tiki bar with views of the beach and Pacific Ocean. Mamahune's was honestly just alright. There's really nothing to write home about. I wasn't able to get pictures before my family dug in but we ordered fish tacos and coconut shrimp. The coconut shrimp was pretty yummy, but they didn't really taste like coconut and they were kind of heavy/buttery. I like the fish tacos, they were the best thing we ordered. They they were light and easy to eat but I felt like they would have been better accompanied by a sweet chili sauce. Service was pretty good and everyone was friendly. I don't think I would come back here during my trip though only because I think the food was just kind of average and plain, but everything else was good.

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    Hannah N.

    This is an adorable little tiki bar with amazing views of the beach. You order at a counter. The woman working was really nice and gave us recommendations. I got the fresh catch tacos. The fresh catch today was ono. I had never tried it before but really enjoyed it. I got the cilantro lime crema and mango lomilomi on it and honestly they were incredible. My husband got the fried chicken with the lilikoi hot sauce. They lilikoi didn't come through as much as we wanted it to, but it was still really good. It came with bleu cheese. They had fountain Diet Coke and it was a really good brew. I would recommend this spot for a great bite with an even better view.

    Mamahune's view from the lanai
    Barbara L. A.

    UPDATE Last night in Kauai.... Still good, still very popular in the evening. More snacky options like nachos, burgers, a salad and a couple desserts options. I have not had a bad meal eating here: the parmesan fries are the best in a long time, I suspect the chef double fried them. Or they're a master frier. Or both. The portions generous and the ALL staff are friendly and so nice, even when all the tables are filled they're efficiently friendly - Hi Lisa! Hi Tori! - sorry I don't know all your names The ambiance is lively and more so in the evenings, the music is good, and the vibe is Aloha. Had some fun chats with other guests there and exchanged tips on our days spent in Kauai. Mahalo

    Cold and stale mamachos
    Ashley H.

    Let's talk about this $70 meal. We are staying at this hotel and decided to have dinner here a couple nights ago. We got the mamachos with the pork on the side and two orders of the fish tacos. One order with fries one order with salad. First it appeared we inconvenience the lady by asking for fish instead of pork on the nachos and that wasn't an option so we got the pork on the side. We usually only eat fish. We asked for it to go since we figured we wouldn't eat it all and could take it back to our room. When our order was ready we were handed our containers... no thank you...nothing. On the mamachos the nacho cheese sauce was so cold it was still chunky...the chips say they are freshly fried...they tasted stale. The pork had clumps of fat. The tacos had seared ahi that was slimy and the tendons were so gross and chewy. The salad just had some water splashed on it, no dressing. It seemed there was quality ingredients available to make this meal but no pride in what was being prepared. I would never recommend this place to anyone. The staff seemed happy to help the people that were ordering alcoholic drinks.

    Restaurant

    It's really fun to be at a tiki bar that is right next to the beach. I thought the drinks were amazing, they were pretty strong and stylish. The decor in the bar area is fabulous, we really enjoyed being out on the lawn because it was a lot of space for the kids to run around and you could watch the ocean. We tried a bunch of food and I really loved it. Order all food and drinks at the bar.

    Hummus, Burger, Truffle Fries
    Makenzie D.

    Mamahune's was the perfect tiki-bar to visit on our first night in Kauai. The views of the ocean are stunning, and the decor is fitting for the location. This is a very casual counter/bar service restaurant at the Hilton Garden inn Wailua Bay. The bartender and cook were both super friendly and made us feel welcome. We enjoyed the hummus plate, truffle fries, and burger with a tasty pineapple jam. The hummus plate had a ton of tasty accompaniments which we thoroughly enjoyed. My parents liked this spot so much they ended up coming back the next day for drinks!

    The tiki decor is on point, including their outdoor seating area
    Sara E. P.

    Stopped here to kill some time between finishing the days activities and hopping on a flight home. It is absolutely adorable for a beachside tiki bar at a hotel. You can park in the beach park and walk up the lawn and sit down at the bar to enjoy a drink with a view of the bay. The mai tais were strong and wonderful. The Aunty serving at the bar was so nice and fun to talk with. They have some really good food items available, including fish tacos that we watched them cooking fresh right there in front of us. If I hadn't eaten too much for lunch earlier in the day, I definitely would have tried several things on their menu. I would highly recommend this place for a little dive tiki bar with some afternoon drinks!

    Burger and fries
    Chelsea W.

    This place is usually counter service but for some reason we were served at our table, but poorly. The server kept forgetting we asked for things. Then she brought us our bill without even asking if we wanted another drink, so we felt like we should go. I got the burger and a Pina colada. The burger was OK but for my fries all they had were fast food ketchup packets... I had to use like 15 of them to eat my food. The pina colada was horrible. No pineapple flavor, no rum detected and it seemed like it was just straight coconut flavored syrup. My husband had the poke bowl and liked it but only after going to ask for a side of sauce the server told him would be on it but it wasn't. I think I would have liked the vibe better if we got there when it was already dark outside. They turned on the cool tiki themed lanterns and way better music. Before it was weird techno remixes of like, Last Christmas.

    Nin J.

    Needed a drink while hanging out at the nearby beach so we took a quick stroll up for some to-gos. Service was fast and drinks were refreshing. A variety of cocktails including beer too.

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    It's outside overlooking the ocean. The food is surprisingly tasty and the service is friendly.

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    Excellent service, yummy drinks and a great staff. Can't beat the view and the location!

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    Tiki Iniki - The bill

    Tiki Iniki

    3.5(1.3k reviews)
    14.8 mi
    $$

    Food - 5 stars. Easily. Some of the best sauces I've ever tasted & obviously locally sourced…read moreingredients. The basic green salad was absolutely incredible. The hot wings are unique in a very good way. They are definitely hot but have such a well balanced flavor profile. Even their fries have a dusting of magic on them. The sticky ribs are a must try. Ambiance is fun & lively. Tiki drinks are fun & strong. The only reason I held back a star is because we were a party of 2 waiting behind two larger groups of people to be seated. Multiple people were allowed to walk up & enter through the exit, then sit at the bar while we were patiently waiting to even be approached. We would have gladly sat at the bar, if anyone would have checked with us. I guess it pays to be aggressive here? The check in process during busy times should be regulated & monitored better. Other than that, once we were approached we were seated after a short wait and service was great after that. Food was so good, we came back the next day and were seated immediately. Aloha!

    It's such a shame, because my wife and I love trying tiki bars whenever we go to a new place, but…read moreTiki Iniki just feels like no one cares. At all. Service is slow. Slooooowwwww. Slow. The worst mai tai I have ever had. My god. Ordered the "top shelf" Mai tai, and it was absolutely brutal. First, it wasn't shaken OR stirred. What does this mean? It was served one ingredient on top of the next, room temperature, and tasted like a hot mess. We actually felt sick from it. The amount of syrup this bartender used was crazy. She's either not tasting her drinks, or has just fried her taste buds doing god knows what over the years. Please, for your customer's sake, train the bartenders.

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    Tiki Iniki - The Tiki Iniki and the flaming drink (forgot the name)

    The Tiki Iniki and the flaming drink (forgot the name)

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    Stinger Ray's Tiki Bar & Lounge - Photo 3: Interior

    Stinger Ray's Tiki Bar & Lounge

    3.8(11 reviews)
    4.5 mi

    Jamie W and I have yet to explore the island of Kauai, but we did have a longer-than-scheduled…read morelayover at Lihue Airport on the way back home from Honolulu. Three hours to be exact, and the airport was unsurprisingly quite small. There was a mini-market, a couple of places to eat, and this casual tiki bar. Of course we were drawn in even though it was crowded due to several concurrent flight delays. The bartender was busy, even providing table service without any staff assistance. We managed to snag a window-side table, and while we balked a bit at the price, we ordered a pair of $22.49 Macadamia Nut Espresso Martinis, a luscious libation of vodka, Borghetti espresso liqueur, macadamia nut honey, and nitro-infused espresso (Photo 7). It kept us going until our flight finally took off. COCKTAIL - 4 stars...pricy yet top drawer AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...it's the airport after all SERVICE - 4 stars...as attentive as possible TOTAL - 4 stars...last tiki stop before leaving the islands RELATED - Exploring Hawaii? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/n9JWu5nlzl

    Food is the same through the entire airport (burger is good!) but our bartender was fabulous…read more Friendly and helpful. Best way to burn a flight delay ever Coronas were plentiful and cold

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    Stinger Ray's Tiki Bar & Lounge - Photo 2: Front of the lounge

    Photo 2: Front of the lounge

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    The Plantation House by Gaylords - Ahi Poke Stack $18 "ahi poke, kiawe smoked sea salt, won ton chips, mesclum greens, avocado mousse, pickled ginger juice, tobiko caviar"

    The Plantation House by Gaylords

    4.1(1.3k reviews)
    6.1 mi
    $$

    Honestly, I would recommend making reservations for the Plantation House multiple times during your…read moretrip! The food, service, and ambiance were wonderful! We went for dinner and there were 4 adults and we had our 3 year old and 1 year old with us. They were very accommodating and family-friendly, which is always nice to see. The food was absolutely delicious and I would easily go back again and again, because it was a great experience. I would recommend the fresh catch Oscar and for dessert, we enjoyed the sorbet trio

    Its a lovely open-air restaurant in an old house with shops and a gallery tucked here and there…read more It's in a large property with plenty of free parking and they offer various activities. Great place for weddings, too. We had a late lunch here. The menu is standard American fair and local dishes. I had cream of mushroom soup and a burger. The soup was pretty good, until I found undissolved clumps of flour at the bottom. My personal preference was if for it to have not been pureed as much, but that didn't affect taste. They kindly took the soup off the bill even though I didn't ask for that, given I had eaten most of it. The burger was also good, cooked to order. I chose fried for my side and they came out hot and tasty. It was a large portion, too, so much that I still had some left even after sharing. Everyone else enjoyed their meals and we had a little time to wander about through some of the shops and buy gifts. Some shops are upstairs, and there is no elevator. Im guessing there must be a ramp somewhere to get you to the restaurant at least, although I didn't readily see it. If you need the ramp you may want you call ahead to ascertain its location. Nice place for special occasions and for tourists that won't totally break the bank.

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    The Plantation House by Gaylords
    The Plantation House by Gaylords - Surf and Turf $65 "kalbi venison medallions,lilikoi papaya marmalade, chopped shrimp, shimeji orzo risotto, hokkaido scallops"

    Surf and Turf $65 "kalbi venison medallions,lilikoi papaya marmalade, chopped shrimp, shimeji orzo risotto, hokkaido scallops"

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    Garden Grille - Garden Grille located in Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay

    Garden Grille

    3.4(38 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    First time at Garden Grille for their breakfast & it did not disappoint. The service was great upon…read moreentry. Decided to get an espresso martini, and the burrito. Since I do not eat pork my lovely server suggested avocado in replacement. What a great suggestion! The espresso martini was hand shaken and served in a martini glass. The burrito was delicioso and their side salsa was on point as well. The ambiance here is relaxed with relaxing music and a view of the resort palm trees. Highly recommend!

    Breakfast at the grill is delicious! Ordering off the menu (verses the Buffet) is the way to go…read morefor some delicious local flavors & it's not your typical hotel basics. The menu features many local choices from Portuguese sausage, Local Moco, pulled pork breakfast burrito and Banana & Macadamia nut pancakes! Definitely no need to venture out for breakfast when staying here! And the prices are pretty reasonable for the island and portion sizes! My favorites were the Wailua Breakfast Burrito and the Loco Moco which had an amazing Merlot Demi Glaze gravy and topped with crispy fried onions! Excellent! The juice selection were pricey. I was so impressed with the menu options each day, I never tried the breakfast buffet. Also bonus, if there is a bar tender working, most bar drinks are available for breakfast time too! Definitely a good breakfast here! And Tip: if you're a Hilton Gold or Diamond Member you get $10 redeemable credit! *ask for a side of Portuguese sausage if it's not part of your meal! So good!

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    Garden Grille - Garden Grille located in Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay

    Garden Grille located in Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay

    Garden Grille - Garden Grille located in Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay

    Garden Grille located in Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay

    Garden Grille - Garden Grille located in Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay

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    Kalapaki Joes

    Kalapaki Joes

    3.2(973 reviews)
    13.7 mi
    $$

    This is a great, fun, affordable option while staying in Poipu!!! We've already been here twice…read more 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.

    We went for happy hour and it's solid!…read more 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.

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    Kalapaki Joes - Sports Bar

    Sports Bar

    Kalapaki Joes - Banana Mac French Toast

    Banana Mac French Toast

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