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Moose's Pub & Cafe - Kihei

3.6 (501 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Happy hour specials

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Recommendation by Christina delicious fish. Coconut shrimp and calamari strips
Kat R.

Highly recommend this place, omg so many cool signs you just can't stop reading these and literally LOL, if you visit the restrooms be ready to spend 10 minutes just reading them AND BIG THANKS TO CHRISTINA AKA MATA for the hot sauce,MAHALO hope your son had the best birthday weekend ever oh must try the calamari strips fish basket delicious

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Darlene R.

We arrived at Moose's about 12:30 pm November 26,2021. After showing our QR code with ID we were allowed to sit inside. Our server Hayden was awesome! Brought us water to give us some time to look at the menu. By the time he was back with our waters, we were ready to order. Beer, Lava flow, Nachos to share. He was busy, and kept up on all his tables very professionally and friendly. Really enjoyed our lunch and service. We will be returning soon! Our go to place to eat!!!

Bacon & mushrooms burger
Maxx C.

This is located on the second floor above Fred's, it has a great view of the ocean if you're in the front of the restaurant. I don't know how to describe the decor, but I liked all of the different pictures everywhere. They have bar food but everything we had was great, coconut shrimp, fish tacos, beef tacos and the Mahi Mahi fish and chips. We really enjoyed there cocktails and would go back just for those. They have a happy hour every day from 5to7

Anthony Z.

One heck of a way to end her birthday nightcap. Our server Kevin wrapped her NICE RACK tank top in brown paper bag signed, sealed and delivered maui bar post office. So awesome. She's smiling. Thank you Kevin, aka Captain Redbeard, wizard (Kevin's brother), Lisa and bartender Eammon. Last night we were here and Ian hooked us up with his green tree shot. Found out today he's and brand new uncle. Kudos to the moose family

Monday night free Bingo was super fun! I've never played and my husband didn't even want to but we both had a great time
Matilda H.

This was our last night in Maui...after a grueling Road to Hana trip...lol.. totally worth it... We were ready for a beer! The staff here at Moose McGillycuddy's is absolutely on point! No joke! The hostess...the super sweet bus lady...and of course Kevin were the Best !!! Not only is Kevin all over that restaurant making sure all of his customers are happy and have everything they need ...he does it with joy ! He was so personable and made the last night of our trip a great one I would repeat like Ground Hog day If I owned this restaurant I would be so grateful to have and be So pleased with my staff !! These folks are all gems!!! And work so hard!! They all work as a great team as well supporting one another and giving the Best customer service! The wings were great! But I will say the other food here we tried is ok...not great...we ate here 2nd day of our trip as well and the wings were the best thing I tried on the menu. What I will say is we had such fun! Thank you Kevin for a great experience we would come back for !!!

Carrie C.

We came here straight from the beach - which didn't matter- super low key, chill vibe. Easy to find a seat at 1:30p on a Tuesday afternoon. Great views of the ocean and palm trees- we grabbed seats at the bar. Numerous televisions all over the restaurant - would be a fab spot to catch a game while visiting Maui. My boyfriend and I shared the nachos with pork. They did not disappoint. I forgot to snag a pic but there was sooooo much pork on there we had to ask for more chips! A good problem to have. :) They smoke the pork in house- so any entree or app with pork would be a great choice! The bartender was running the show behind the bar solo- and she did a great job- even chatted about some local stuff. Highly recommend swinging in here for a bite. Nightly food specials, Trivia on Wednesdays, HH deals. Large draft beer selection!

Fried calamari & Pulled pork nachos

Skip if young guy with long hair there. Only serves his friends and is rude. The lady there was nice and gave great service though. Food is ehhh

Kalua pork ! May look like a mess but it's delicious and packs in tons of flavor !
Stephanie C.

While this some what hidden bar / restaurant may seem like you're typical bland American bar it is quite surprising and delightful . The staff is always very friendly and efficient. Danny was out waiter this last time I went and he was great ! They have a variety of American type bar food but they also have a great Kaloa pork that comes close to many I've tried at Hawaiian restaurants. I highly recommend trying it . Their drinks are also good and they have a decent happy hour . Overall I highly recommend coming here if you're in kihei and want a casual dine in experience with great food and veiw.

Lilikoi martini
Alan R.

This was the first stop on my and my wife's foodie little foodie excursion. While our cocktails were pretty good, we really questioned the sanitary conditions of the bar. When we walked in towards the bar, there was a really strong yeasty, rotting beer smell. It was definitely not your typical bar beer smell. If I had to take a guess, I would think that they didn't clean their taps, that's usually what causes that smell. It basically causes stale beer to be mixed in with your fresh beer and the old beer actually starts rotting causing this really strong and specific odor. Other than the smell, the cocktails that we ordered were actually quite pleasant. This isn't necessarily a bad spot, I just would steer clear of their beer. It's close to the beach, so perfect for a quick drink after a swim and the service was friendly.

Beef sliders
Kaylynn M.

It had a bit of a chain restaurant feel, but the sliders were really good. We were in a scramble for a late night food option and they came in clutch. Our sever was helpful with some other local food recommendations for us which was a nice added bonus.

Best Mai Tai in Kihei!!
Ashley M.

We LOVED Moose's!! Great view, great bartenders, friendly locals and an AWESOME vibe!!! This was absolutely "our kind of place!" We went for happy hour (and stayed late) almost every night of our trip!! Matt and Ian (and a female bartender whose name I didn't get, unfortunately) poured strong and delicious cocktails! The Mai Tais were the best we had in any of the bars we visited! The food was good, too. We really enjoyed the Kahlua pork sandwich! On Monday night they had bingo...SO much fun!! I won $5 in Moose Bucks! Whoop whoop! Wish we could have been there for Wednesday night Trivia, but it gives us something to look forward to on our next trip! One suggestion...the chips and salsa needs to come with double the amount of salsa and it would be great if their was a spicier option! (It's super, super mild)

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4 months ago

Great fried fish tacos! They also have excellent breakfasts. Service was great. Love the food here!

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4 months ago

Food was good the first couple night but the third was just okay. Consistency is the key

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5 months ago

Love the Moose! great food, great service and great location! Stop by for happy hour and a great sunset view

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Good solid bar food and a great bunch of servers. The bar is hopping all afternoon and on Sunday morning, football games are all on!

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3.6(245 reviews)
1.1 mi
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During our stay here in Kihei, we enjoyed Haui's Life's a Beach so much we came back a few times…read more The first time, a karaoke loving friend of mine and I came in for a quick check-out the vibe kamikaze shot, and we liked it so much here we returned later, and even later after that, our husbands joined us. A few days later, we all came back and brought more friends. Yeah, it's just that kind of place! Every time we came in, the bouncer, wait staff, and bartenders were welcoming and totally on it. The drinks were spot on (why no pics? We were too busy drinking!) and the food hit the spot. Both karaoke KJs were welcoming, organized, and talented singers. Songs are texted in using the well placed codes about the bar. Many of my friends sang on the different nights. The sound was good, the mic/s were good, and the music choices were available. The only meh part for one friend was for one song where the music was slower and in a different key, but my vocally talented friend adjusted. No worries - it just wasn't her favorite. She still rocked it! Everyone here in the crowd was cool. People were really friendly and lots of folks who didn't know each other were chatting amongst themselves and with us. The singers that showed up ran the gamut from fun loving to full of passion all the way to "is this a professional?" Everyone in the audience was appreciative and positively responsive, with lots of high fives, fist bumps, and cheers. And really, isn't that the beauty of karaoke? Sharing and appreciating each other's bravery, talent, passion, and energy? For that, this place is must definitely THE place.

Had a great time stopping in here each night that I was in Kihei. I managed to stop in on one very…read morebusy night, one slow night, and one average night, so I got to see it all different ways, and it's what you'd expect in a local dive bar. The bartenders were doing the best they could on the busy night and the crowd was very understanding. On the slower and more average nights you could tell everyone was less stressed. From some of the reviews here you'd think some people have never been in a local dive before. I came mainly for the karaoke, which runs every night. Easy system for requesting a song- just send a text with your name, artist, and title. Good crowd for karaoke too, everybody applauds, a mix of good singers and people fueled by liquid courage. Again, just what you want in a karaoke dive bar. Only bar I've ever been into that had a dB SPL meter behind the bar, too. I didn't ask for the story behind it, but I bet there is one. Terrible cell phone reception here, and I kept forgetting to ask for the WiFi password. So if you're using a ride share service, plan ahead. Glad to have a favorite karaoke spot on the island now. I'll be back!

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Haui’s Life’s A Beach - Chicken salad

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4.1(1k reviews)
2.1 mi
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Came here for a nightcap and I do NOT regret it. Though we did not have any food, the menu looked…read moreamazing. The service was extremely attentive, and we got to know each of the bartenders and staff. The environment was extremely welcoming and it was not too loud to carry a conversation. I highly recommend this for a date night and/or a nightcap. I will return on my next trip!

6.22.26 UPDATE We…read moreoriginally had a disappointing experience due to slow service, limited attention from staff, and the lack of air conditioning during our visit. However, the owner took the time to respond and explain that the entire shopping center wing was experiencing cooling issues and that the restaurant was dealing with significant staffing shortages at the time. While that doesn't completely change the experience we had, I appreciate that the owner acknowledged the challenges and responded professionally rather than dismissing the feedback. One observation I would offer is that, as a customer, it was difficult to tell who was serving tables. I noticed several employees in Pint & Cork shirts moving around the restaurant, but only saw a couple of servers actively covering the dining area. It's possible some staff were assigned to bartending or other responsibilities, but from the guest perspective it gave the impression that table service was understaffed while other employees appeared unavailable. I still think there is room for improvement in the flow and logistics on the floor, but I appreciate the owner's willingness to engage with feedback and explain the circumstances. That being said, I would be willing to give the restaurant another chance. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATED REVIEW AFTER OWNER'S RESPONSE: 6.21.26 I appreciate the response. It's telling that you addressed the air conditioning, disputed the gender of an employee, and questioned whether I was even there, yet didn't meaningfully respond to the concerns about service, timing, attentiveness, or food quality. If a customer leaves with a poor experience, the question isn't whether they perfectly recalled every detail. The question is why they left with that impression in the first place. I suspect future readers can draw their own conclusions from both the review and the response. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Probably the most disappointing dining experience of our Hawaii trip. We specifically asked to sit indoors because we wanted a break from the Maui heat after spending the day outside. Unfortunately, we quickly realized there was no air conditioning, making the indoor seating barely any cooler than outside. The restaurant also felt severely understaffed. It took around 10 minutes just to get a Diet Coke, and every time I asked for assistance, the woman working at the register seemed to defer the request rather than help or find someone who could. Meanwhile, some employees appeared more interested in chatting than helping customers, while only one or two staff members seemed to be working the floor. I understand restaurants get busy, especially in a tourist area, but the issue wasn't just the wait--it was the feeling that customer service wasn't a priority. As for the food, it was nothing special. I ordered a steak that had a nice smoky flavor, but it arrived well done and overcooked. The rest of the meal was average at best and definitely not memorable enough to make up for the service issues. Between the lack of air conditioning, slow service, inattentive staff, and mediocre food, this was one of the few places in Hawaii where I genuinely regretted spending my money. Considering the location at The Shops at Wailea and the prices being charged, I expected a much higher level of hospitality and execution. There are far too many great dining options in Wailea to come back here.

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The Pint & Cork - Indoor and outdoor seating.

Indoor and outdoor seating.

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Cool Cat Cafe - The Classic Leader of the Pack

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4.2(2.2k reviews)
1.3 mi
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Family-owned & operated
Casual dining

There's plenty of yummy restaurants in town but you'd be hard-pressed to find a large, diverse menu…read moreanywhere even close to Cool Cat! We visited twice and everything we tried was delicious. Their barbecued ribs are surprisingly special and fall-off-the-bone-tender. My husband really enjoyed the fish tacos. We both had grilled chicken on our second visit. I can't remember the last time I saw baked potatoes as a side choice and they were perfectly prepared as well. We found the service to be very efficient and friendly despite the place being super crowded and busy both visits. The milkshakes are a bit spendy with the 'daily special' running $18! My husband loved the flavor but not sure we'd spring for that again.

Cool Cats had been recommended to me by someone i know who lives on Maui. So my wife and I made a…read morepoint to stop in for lunch. We were seated in a booth along the wall by the hostess. Ruby our server takes our order, and sends it in. Time goes by and Ruby comes by looking at worried that we might get mad with her. She tells us that "wifi went down so our order didn't print in the kitchen, and she will it through the kitchen". Things happen. Our food comes out and it was good. While we were eating something else happened so I went to talk with another staff member, who took care of this issue. This turned out to be case of if it will go wrong it will. The manager was told about all that happened and stopped by visit. He took care of things, and asked that we give them a try again. We did, and here what happened. We had just lunch near by and wanted to have one of the various milkshakes. So we stopped in a few days later. The was fairly busy, and hostess sat us at a table in front of the counter. The server came over to take our order in asking us what would like to eat? My wife tells her, that didn't want anything to eat since we just had lunch, and only wanted milkshakes. The servers face soured a little hearing this. She walks behind the counter, turns to lean against the counter with her back to us talking with the young man who makes the shakes. She brings the milkshakes over and they were good. Our server never smiled the whole time in dealing with us. She dropped of the check and walked away. We paid cash, and left. You know that place where you always have a bad experience. Unfortunately Cool Cat Cafe is one of those for us.

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Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman

4.2(6.6k reviews)
2.2 mi
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Omg the seared Ahi!!! The quality of the fish is phenomenal. It comes in this tangy onion…read morevinaigrette that is just perfect as a dip for the refreshing jalapeño mashed potatoes. It's so good I'll be dreaming about it. The Mac crusted mahi was very bland. Pretty much no flavor. Fish was fresh. Rice had no flavor. Wouldn't get again Drinks here are always on point! The passionfruit foam is incredible! I love that our server knew the good dishes and was able to give reliable recommendations!

This was the only place that I repeatedly visited during a 2 week vacation that wasn't a food…read moretruck. Gorgeous restaurant, very friendly and efficient service (highly recommend making a reservation during popular mealtimes), very well made and clean locally sourced ingredients for their menu items. They are one of the few places open a bit later and with all day service that is not in a hotel. Plenty of parking and an elevator for ease of access. They also offer live music and happy hour. They made my favorite salad of my trip... it was a very simple green salad made with local sweet onions and greens that was a must order with every meal. The deviled eggs with lobster was another favorite. The fish and chips, tuna melt, burger, and mahi sandwich were all good. I would pass on the happy hour pizza and fried dumplings - both were more dough than topping or filling.

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Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Kale salad

Kale salad

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Grilled Wings and Truffle fries with Parmesan.

Cafe O'Lei Kihei - Prime ribe

Cafe O'Lei Kihei

4.0(2.9k reviews)
0.2 mi
•$$

We had a great experience here. Our large group was seated without any issues, and the staff was…read morefriendly and quick to help. The second‑floor space has plenty of open windows, giving it a relaxed, breezy feel. There's also a large central bar if you prefer that over a table. Their happy hour is definitely worth checking out. Drinks The Mai Tai was decent, not the best we had on the island, but still enjoyable. The pineapple slice was a nice touch. Food The Caesar Salad had good flavor, though the dressing was a bit heavy. The croutons were excellent. The Fish Tacos Pupu were a standout happy hour deal. The fish was fresh and fried to a crispy golden brown. The Pork Sliders on the happy hour menu were also very tasty. Overall, it's a great spot to take advantage of a solid happy hour.

I'd go 3.5 if I could. I'm not mad at it, just wasn't wow'd at all. I was a solo diner - sat at the…read morebad - which was HUGE - like 4 feet wide for some reason It was a Wednesday. All the tables were full of tourist families - it was good vibes, the tables separated by white sheer curtains giving it a little elegance. But there was really terrible cheesey top 40 radio playing which offset everything and was a little distracting for me tbh I got the Crab cake app - it deep fried with lots of filler. Not amazing. There was a lot of mahi on the menu! Their liquor selection was more limited than I'd think - so I skipped a cocktail. I got the Mac crusted mahi - sadly it was flavorless and the sauce was cold. "Vegetables"were 1 piece of bok choy and 1 carrot Grateful the Brownie dessert was the star of the show. Not sure I'd be back but am glad I went.

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Cafe O'Lei Kihei - Delightful place for lunch.

Delightful place for lunch.

Cafe O'Lei Kihei - Maui onion soup

Maui onion soup

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