My wife and I had great drinks at Esters. Emily at the bar asked us what we like and concocted…read morefantastic custom cocktails that hit the mark. She's also very sociable and can give great recommendations for spots to hit in Maui. Too bad this is our last night in Maui, or we'd be back to Esters for sure.

Parking: street parking, or lot next door…read more Service: table service Ambiance: themed holiday bar, cute place for a date night, drinks with friends Drinks: fun holiday themed drinks and full service bar

Great food and beer in a super chill environment, great addition to old Wailuku…read more Stopped in incidentally after another place we wanted to check out closed 2 hours early. Best way to find a local gem! No one greeted us as we arrived at 2pm, offered menus, anything. We sat ourselves, ordered beers at the bar. Great beer selection. Found out after looking online that they had food and happy hour from 3-5pm. No problem, just don't expect a tip. Menu changes regularly based on old photos. We tried the roasted eggplant for $15, and waited until HH to get $2 off the smashburger. While the latter was quite good, the eggplant dish was standout unique and tasty. The sauce in which it was served harkened to African spicy peanut marinade, excellent match with the perfectly roasted eggplant. Wonderful salubrious surprise that will be recreated at home. I asked a fellow clearing plates the inspiration for this dish, he said he'd ask the chef but never got back to us. With all of 3 tables to concern himself with... Great food, nice chill vibe, distant DIY service. Worth a return visit.

The Parlay in Wailuku was fantastic for a quick lunch! I was in search for a good burger on the…read moreisland and lady at the Maui Plantation told us to go back down the road into Wailuku and go to The Parlay for their Smash Burger. I'm glad we listened. We sat at the bar for quick service. The service was fast and super friendly. I ordered the Smash Burger with bacon and an order of garlic fries. Everything is a la carte so if you want fries, just know they do not come with the burger. Everything was delicious. The Smash Burger was perfectly cooked, seasoned wonderfully, and so juicy! The burger also had some spice to it! It had some pickled jalapenos on it and they added the perfect heat. I loved it. The garlic fries were perfectly fried and crispy and had a great garlic flavor and kick. I will definitely come back here on my next visit to island.

Oh my gosh! Derek B our server was amazing. He talked about his personal relationship with Sheldon…read moreand how that came to be and how the Restaurant had been there for years and years and years and then Sheldon came in and revamped a a little bit but kept a lot of the original tradition. It was just really cool. You really can't go wrong on anything on the menu. We had the kimchi fried rice, which was very slightly spicy but nice --had an egg on it. Also had Mac salad, which is great --comes with some potatoes added and potato chips on top ---kind of fun. We had the chicken Teri dish which was fantastic with the sauce and then the broccolini with the type of Caesar sauce on the bottom and cheese on top was super also. We will definitely be back if we had another time we were gonna be in Kahului Wailuku area. Happy hour in the afternoon and also in the evening after eight. We had the House margarita which was half-price and it was really good.

Great vibes in a colorful space with lots of big screens of sporting events, Tiffany's first…read moreimpression is very welcoming. We ordered crispy fried chicken, miso butterfish, broccolini, brussel sprouts, Wailuku saimon noodles - all arrived quickly and ohh sooo delicious! With everyone being sensitive to too much salt or sugar, some restaurants lean bland these days, but Tiffany's flavors are right on point and every dish we ordered was an umami explosion! (Hard not to overeat here.) Wait staff was very friendly and helpful. This place is a Must Try in the area!

Amazing food and staff. Met the owner and chef and they are all in on providing excellent…read moreexperience and food. Had the snapper special and it was excellent. Plan to eat here once or twice more while we are here. Don't miss this one.

My favorite restaurant in Maui! The scenery of the docks, the open air concept, and the delicious…read morefood keeps me coming back. My Ohana brought me here for my birthday dinner. Our server was Lokelani. Appetizers were oysters on the half shell and crab wontons. Our main meal was the fresh catch of the day, Mahi. Served over a pesto blanc sauce and mashed potatoes. Absolutely delicious! Table side of pohole / Hawaiian fern. Simply outstanding onolicious! Wow! I ordered a glass of white wine from Sonoma and 1/2 way through I noticed I had about 15 gnats / fruit flies in my drink. I pointed it out to the waitress and she offered to replace my wine. I opted to pass on the offer. This continues to be my favorite place to eat out in Maui. Bravo to the restaurant!

Back again and we still really enjoy this place. It changed ownership a while back. The drinks are…read morea little different, but the vibe a d the food is still awesome. This is our first meal on the island when we ver we can. Come support a local restaurant and grab a fantastic sandwich. Don't forget the spicy pasta as your side it is delicious.

After reading all the wonderful reviews, we decided to try this place for my husband's birthday…read morelunch. It was empty when we got there, with many tables to choose from, so we sat in one of the small booths near the back door. Service was pretty quick and he was very friendly and professional. Okay, the food that sounded so yummy on the menu ended up being disappointing. We ordered the reuben panini and the mahi with tropical salsa. The sandwich came without the promised sauerkraut, though the French fries were good. And, while the mahi mahi was good and the accompanying mac salad extremely tasty, the tropical salsa left much to be desired. It was bitter and was overwhelmed by the taste of the cilantro and onions and was in desperate need of an additional fresh fruit to join the Papaya. Overall, I recommend the service, but not the food.

There are 3 colorful bars within walking distance of each other in Wailuku, this one being the…read moreoldest- about 9 years old. When it opened it drew lots of friendly attention as the only place to get a drink once the open beer garden closed down on Wailuku First Fridays. At the beginning it was 4 bartenders, soft live jazz, elegance, bouncers, and pro craft cocktails. Fri-Sun and holidays made up the rest of the week's day drinkers. As we say in hospitality-Everything changes to make ends meet. Enter DJs, Karaoke nights, and Mokes. You'll need to shout in my hearing aid to find out if there's enough seating, where the head is or whether your drink is ready. In the back, there was once an overflow area, that is now a perfect place to sit with others to have a conversation away from the 150 decibel speakers and the other two attractive bars are full.

We planned to meet friends before the theater doors open. That makes it a lot easier to find a…read moreparking place downtown. The Wai Bar would be the best location, so I checked their website. Opens at 4pm. Perfect. We'll meet there at 4:15. We arrived and the lights were off and nobody inside. Nothing showing hours other than Emo Mondays 9pm to midnight. Fortunately, Esters Fair Project was open for business and we had a good time there. C'mon guys, update the hours on your website. We'll come to visit and give you more stars.

This was my second time visiting Cafe O'Lei, and it definitely won't be my last! The atmosphere is…read moreabsolutely lovely, and I highly recommend coming for dinner, but also making time to come back and explore the beauty of the property. It's such a gorgeous, photo-friendly spot! The staff is always so welcoming and accommodating, and the drinks are delicious! I usually order the special of the night, which has been a great way to explore the menu and try something new. My friend absolutely loves their Caesar salad, so that's another favorite! Between the beautiful atmosphere, delicious food, and wonderful service, Cafe O'Lei is definitely a place worth visiting more than once!

Cafe O'Lei at the Plantation was one of the highlights of our Maui trip. The setting is absolutely…read morebeautiful, with lush tropical surroundings, mountain views, and a relaxed island atmosphere that makes you want to linger. It's the perfect blend of casual and upscale. The food was outstanding. We ordered the mahi mahi and the swordfish, and both were cooked perfectly--fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The cocktails were equally impressive and some of the best we've had on the island. Be sure to save room for dessert because the malasadas were incredible, especially with the three different dipping sauces. What really sets this place apart for families is everything beyond the food. There were ducks, geese, koi, and other animals roaming the plantation grounds, which kept the kids entertained before and after dinner. Combined with the friendly, attentive service, Cafe O'Lei delivered a memorable dining experience that we'd recommend to anyone visiting Maui. We can't wait to come back!

Not much in food unless we're talking maraschino cherries or lime wedges…read more If Mid day drinking is the plan, here's the place. Plenty of parking to escape your troubles or hide your whereabouts. Adjacent lot just in case you need wide turns. Friendly little bartenders who know how to pour a beer and make highballs or Hawaiian ice tea. Pretty tidy and clean, lots of light to ward off vampires and an outside bench for smokers. Clean restrooms are the biggest surprise. Denizens include a bunch of regular seniors who love to talk and shoot the shit while sipping a beer. Pool table for local sharks or bored barflies. Gone is the sign for oysters on the half shell. Take the side streets home slowly if you're over the limit.

The second we walked in, the bartender came at us like we were criminals demanding IDs right in our…read morefaces. After we handed them over, she rolled her eyes like we had just ruined her day. We were with locals who actually live here, so there was no excuse for the attitude. The vibe? Absolutely dead. Zero friendliness, zero aloha spirit. If this place thinks this is "hospitality," then the owner clearly doesn't care. Honestly, the bartender needs anger management classes or maybe just a different career altogether, because customer service clearly isn't for her. Do yourself a favor: don't waste your money or your time here. There are plenty of better places where you won't be treated like garbage the second you walk in.

Kool local bar in Maui. This is like a Cheers bar. Everyone is super nice, the drinks are strong…read moreand they have karaoke. There are a lot of locals that are regulars here and can really sing. Its always nice to hear someone get on the mic and do a throwback. Recently tried the wings here and they were great. We had plain. They were seasoned well and perfectly krispy. The place is spacious so you dont feel cramped and the vibe is very chill. Recommended if your going out for a few drinks with friends or having a karaoke night.

Very cute hole in the wall karaoke. We had lots of fun tonight celebrating my friend transferring…read moredepartments. It was super laid back and fun. We will definitely be back. Check them out.

We came here because we thought it was L'ava Bar and Grill. Turned out it's a hostess bar, which…read moreexplained all the stares we got walking in. The bartender was really friendly and chatty, so that was definitely a plus. Cocktails were $6 each and tasted pretty decent. I've never been in a hostess bar so this was an interesting experience. Definitely a laugh since my boyfriend and I had no idea we entered one.

This was definitely my favorite spot during my vacation. I was looking for L'AVA's but stumbled…read moreacross this gem. Great drink prices with a great staff. The bartender John was very friendly. They also had karaoke which was fun and funny at times. Great place to meet some locals.