I swung by Tikehau on a recent work trip to Maui. Tikehau was a great Tiki lounge and restaurant and I highly recommend it. Ask for Dominic behind the bar. I stopped by first as part of my Mai Tai crawl. The $23 "1944 Mai Tai" was excellent and nicely balanced. The rums had enough backbone to stand up to the rest of the ingredients. It wasn't too sweet and the mint bunch was just the right size. Definitely recommend. I went back the next night for dinner and another drink. For dinner I had the poke bowl which was great though a bit on the small side, even by Maui standards. I paired this with the Fortaleza Still Strength Chartreuse Swizzle ($40): Green Chartreuse, Fortaleza Still Strength tequila, Maul Gold pineapple, Maul falernum, lime, served with custom pineapple cocktail pick. The cocktail pick was fun as you get to "choose your own weapon" and select a custom pick. Dominic was running the bar both nights and he was great. Friendly, knowledgeable, and he poured a mean Chartreuse swizzle. While he was making the Swizzle he served me a shot of their "Rum Cannonball" which I enjoyed much more than I thought I would. I definitely recommend Tikeahau! read more

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What an amazing spot for happy hour! They have a great little outdoor seating area that's perfect for enjoying the weather. The staff was extremely friendly, our food and drinks came out quickly, and always with a smile. Everything we tried was high‑quality and clearly made with care. Their happy hour menu is surprisingly robust. Drinks The Tropical Mai Tai was a standout. The flavor really popped without being overly strong, just a genuinely great drink. The Rum Cannonball was delicious as well, with a bright pineapple flavor that's perfect for a hot day on the patio. They do have a nice selection of local beers on tap. Food The Kalua Pork Sliders were the highlight. The pork paired beautifully with the curry slaw, so many layers of flavor, and the toasted roll was a perfect finishing touch. The Mini Poke Bowl was fresh and vibrant. Adding avocado really elevated it, and the sesame brought a nice depth of flavor. The Onion Dip was a fun surprise. Loved hearing the story behind it, they once over‑ordered onions and created this dip, which has since become a best seller. It's easy to see why. Finally, the Ahi Slider was excellent. The ahi was high‑quality and seared perfectly, and again, the toasted bun made a big difference. The sesame oil added a great finishing note. If you're in Wailea, this place is absolutely worth a stop! read more

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100% recommend this place. Cool vibe, clean, delicious food, delicious cocktails, super nice servers. Not too crowded, not too loud, just a super comfortable place to be. For food we really liked the sliders, both the ahi ones and the pork. We ordered them both both days. We went Thursday on a whim and liked it so much we went back Friday. We would go here more if we didn't have to go home. Between the two of us we tried a fair number of drinks. I don't want to review them all but will give some highlights. If you like a strong coconut flavor the pandan milk punch is very coconutty. The calamansi drink is dangerous- in that it's sweet and delicious. So the best kind of danger. The cream shot was also really tasty. I'm not a huge coffee person, but will tolerate it when sweet enough. This was sweet enough, and the cinnamon foam really complimented it. I would get this again. If you want to try a place to chill and drink and eat some food try this place. read more

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Very chill servers that don't give off a vibe that says they're so busy and hurry up with your order. Excellent drinks (gf had the mai tai) and pupus. Plenty of parking when we went during happy hour. Not a big place but we prefer it that way. We ordered both the happy hour kalua pork sliders, the ahi sliders, and then the prime beef off their regular menu. We like this place a lot and will recommend to visitors and friends. read more

Visited Tikehau Lounge with some friends on a weekday evening for cocktails after dinner. We were greeted by a friendly face and promptly seated in the outdoor section. We did get a peek indoors as we walked through. The space was dimly lit, well-decorated with trendy patterns and furniture, and overall, inviting. The outdoor patio, in contrast, was more well-lit but still comfortable. The cocktail menu was fun to explore and our server did not hesitate to offer suggestions. I ordered the Pandan Killer Milk punch, which is 8yr aged rum, Planteray Cut & dry rum, pandan liquer, clarified coconut, pineapple, vanilla, lime, and nutmeg. I was truly blown away! It's simple presentation was deceitful in the best way possible. All flavors were beautifully captured and left nothing else to be desired. The Pina Colada on the other hand....my friend felt extremely underwhelmed. The other two cocktails we had in the party were the Ultra Violet Seventy Five, which was very gin-forward and the Snoop PPOG, both of which were thoroughly enjoyed. Aside from the Pina Colada, we had a great first experience at Tikehau Lounge! Would visit again and certainly recommend! read more

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Plenty of parking. Came for happy hour. 2-5pm daily. Might be crowded later in the day, but on a Tuesday at 2:30 only a few people. Ordered the cannon ball, upgraded with the ovenproof rum. Quite tart with the lilikoi . Not something I would usually get , but figured to try a local drink. . Wife got the Mai tai and onion dip. I prefer the Mai Tai from monkey pod , to either of the drinks from tikehau . My wife preferred tikehau. So ymmv. But can't beat the price, $10! read more

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Modern chill vibe- open, bright, great music- not your typical Tiki Bar however- super tiki drinks. Mai Tai was average- The Thousand Peaks was nice, had a complex smoky flavor from the mezcal- cute surfboard garnish. Staff were great- offered suggestions and went over menu items in detail. Bartender was friendly and happy. It's a popular spot, filled up quick. read more

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Great ahí and Kailua pig sliders and prime rib dish. We ended up here on whim and very glad we did. Sat at bar and got great service and drinks. Very comfortable atmosphere. read more

A 9th islander favorite spot! We traveled from Vegas looking for great cocktails/good vibes and stumbled across this place. Poke, hands down the best! Cocktails are very much elevated and thought out. I believe our bartender was Dom and he was awesome.. was welcoming, great convo, and gave recommendations. We came here back to back on our trip! 10/10!!! read more

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Went in and although a bit underwhelming what surprised us the most was the 3% Employee Benefit charge that this establishment charges which is the owners responsibility to pay for their employees and should be disclosing on their menu they charge this 3% employee benefit fee based on the Hawaii State website. Although, It was a minor fee based on our bill, but a bit cheeky of the owners. We will not patronize the establishment again and we have never seen this on our bills in other resteraunts that are in Wailea. read more

Tikehau Lounge - You can see on our bill the 3% Employee Benefit Fee - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

Excellent poke bowl and Mai tai! Happy hour is a plus! Great Service with a smile and cozy tropical vibes with inside or almost outside seating. read more

Each time I go here, I am reminded how much I like it. It is difficult to get a good margarita on island and this is one of the winners! Each small plate is delicious. Special mention to the pork sliders, hummus and potato chips and onion dip! I always go midday, so it is not crowded. Just dinging a star because I always spend more money that I feel like I should during happy hour. That's ok, it can be a special occasion place. read more

Love coming here for specially crafted cocktails and delicious pupus! We love to sit at the bar because it's more fun and communal. The staff and service are excellent as well. read more

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Happened to stumble upon this place while pulling into the parking lot and I thought it's happy hour, let's go have a drink. They have an indoor seating area and bar and some tables that are outside but well covered. Great service by our waitress as they had a couple of happy hour co rails, $5 Maui brewing beer, and sone happy hour food options. I was trying to to decide between the Mai tai and the Rum cannonball. Our waitress told me the cannonball is only something you can get there and so I picked that one. The drink was delicious and refreshing and strong. It was actually a slushie and beautifully decorated too. They even have zero proof liquor so your friends that don't drink alcohol an also enjoy. Lots of food options but I didn't order any so I can't comment on them other than what I saw on others tables looked good. I definitely will come back here the next time I have a chance. read more

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Amazing mai tais!! I ordered the Maui onion dip I cannot recommend this enough. If you like a savory onion flavor this dip is for you. It's served with potato chips. Very lovely ambiance in there and the servers / bartenders are great! read more

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You can tell the people that created this wonderful place put their love into all they do. Get the pickles.

Drinks are good. Pulled pork sliders are surprisingly really good! We got the 1944 mai tai and takes two to mango and both were excellent. Kai was amazing present server who made some good drinks read more

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Best drinks we found in all of Maui including our newest favorite the Pandan Milk Punch! They spend 24 hours preparing it and it's amazing. Service was great and everyone was very friendly. The outside section is very nice. We ended up coming back three times and will be back in our next trip! read more

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Love, Love. Loved this small tiki bar. I think this is my favorite hidden gem! Decor is so cute and the bartenders so knowledgable. Our bartendar was Maui and he made us the best drinks. Food was spot on especially the Chips and Dip and the Ahi Slider. We will definitely come back on our next trip to the island. Aloha & Mahalo! read more

Great little gem. That drinks were delicious and the poke was outstanding. The staff is attentive and friendly. My only knock is that I'm used to tiki drinks being decent size. My wife's drink was in a martini glass so it was about 3 sips worth of alcohol read more

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My husband and I stopped in for a round of drinks and had a great time! I got the Spicy Liliko'i Hibiscus and loved it - so delicious! My husband got a Hawaiian beer and loved it as well. Super cute indoor seating - plenty of parking inside of shopping center. Great service - Bar seating available too! read more

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Came here to celebrate a friend's birthday and it ended up being such a fun night! The vibe at TikiHau is already great, but they had a guest bartender from Tiki's in Wailuku that night which made it feel extra special. The whole place had that laid-back island lounge energy perfect for celebrating and catching up with friends. Food wise, everything was fresh and delicious. The ahi tuna sashimi was super clean and buttery, and the shrimp ceviche was bright, citrusy, and full of flavor. I loved the lettuce cups. Definitely perfect light bites for sharing while hanging out. I'm currently not drinking, but honestly you wouldn't even notice because their mocktails are so good. I had the Pink Moon and the Surf's Up, and both were super refreshing and beautifully made. It's always a win when a place puts just as much effort into their zero-proof drinks as the cocktails. Between the tropical atmosphere, great food, and fun drinks, it made for the perfect birthday celebration. I'll definitely be back for the vibes alone. read more

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Fantastic cocktail lounge in Kihei. We stopped by only for drinks and this place is such a vibe. You can see locals and tourists mingle and have a great time. We ordered their famous Mai Tai (trust me its the BEST on the island), banana stand (deserty cocktail), Thousand Peaks (fabulous) and another slushy cocktail but dont recollect the name. You can order cocktail and I am sure it will be amazing. The servers and bartender were fun and happy to accomodate any suggestions. Loved this place and highly recommend all their cocktails. Will visit when I am in town next. read more

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Really cool spot. The decor and atmosphere is outstanding! The staff were so friendly and accommodating. Drinks were great and the food was delicious. We had the Ahi Tuna dip and the pork slider. I wish I would have gotten a pic of those because they were perfect. Maybe today because I think we're going back! read more

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We stopped in here for Happy Hour this week because we love trying new tiki bars. The place is located in the Wailea Shopping Center near the Lahaina Brewing Company and is an easy walk from the Grand Champions Villas and Wailea Resort hotel. The 1944 Mai Tai (not included in the Happy Hour menu), made with Kuleana Hui Hui Rum, Appleton 8 Year, Worthy Park 109 Dark, Dry Curacao and Macadamia Nut Orgeat was truly one of the best Mai Tais I've enjoyed on my Mai Tai tasting journey over the years. A thousand times better than the Monkeypod Mai Tai, which is highly overrated. Another standout with the sesame ahi slider. At just $7, it was a great value and absolutely delicious. The creamy wasabi slaw and soft and sweet Hawaiian roll was a perfect compliment. The ahi was seared perfectly. Service was awesome, and our bartender was kind and helpful. The only reason I'm giving four stars is because it's not quite "Tiki" enough with the current decor and music but they are off to a good start! I'd suggest darkening up the place and getting more decorations, but I know this takes time and money. read more

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I think I would've had an emotional breakdown if it weren't for this place. What are the chances we choose to do a Maui trip during the longest, wettest, windiest, and coldest 2 weeks that the islands have ever had. Fortunately Tikehau came through. We were staying across the street at the AC Marriott, so we could walk when the weather permitted. But this immediately became our watering hole. Dominic and Donna were just 2 of the amazing staff that kept us quenched. Mari and Kayla also were very hospitable. DRINKS were the best on Maui hands down. We're tried everything on the menu (except for a couple of the high roller libations). All winners. They even would sub out spirit bases when we were feeling adventurous (mezcal for tequila etc.) FOOD was also great. Top notch Poke bowl, but the beef bowl took the trophy. They also have a seasonal menu for specialty drinks and food items. Pork bao buns were on that, and we got a ton of those. On purpose. NO KIDS was also refreshing since it was spring break. 100% a 5 star spot. We will never forget Tikehau and we will be going back every time we visit Maui! read more

Best bar on island. Hands down. Dominic, Mari, Donna, Daniel and Kayla all made each visit we made so special. The drinks were killer, so unique and delicious. The pandan milk punch was much personal favorite, but each drink we tried was delicious. ( and after 6 visits we got to try them all). Food also was delicious, the onion dip and poke were the favorites. But also the kahlbi, and the hummus. Bottom line no matter what food or drink you get, you won't be disappointed. Every time we stopped by we found seating, which was great also. They have a cozy but open indoor and covered outdoor seating. Everyone working here is so attentive and cool, you want to be best friends with them all. Please guys come do a pop up in San Diego soon!! I'm already missing my pandan milk punch read more

Cocktails and tropics go better together than bread and butter, perhaps even better than vodka and pickles. There is just something genuinely magical about a cold drink diluting the Maui heat of the day and evaporating as steam through every pore of the body. Tikehau is located in an obscure strip mall in Wailea village and while the location may not beautiful from the exterior (strip malls are the sample of everything that isn't beautiful), it surpasses all expectations inside. A gorgeous quaint and tropical design that is tasteful without being tacky. The people working the bar are kind and the owner happened to be there the night of the visit. If there is one must try cocktail here it is certainly the Peaks. The foamy wave on top of the drink and the surfboard attached, served in an extra tall stem glass is just a piece of art when it comes to cocktails. Other selections like the Mai tai and the local selection of agave spirits is spectacular. This is a small, family run business and it's just an absolute pleasure to give money to a place like this, in exchange receiving kindness and one of a kind cocktail creations. read more

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We absolutely loved this spot! Everyone was so welcoming, the laid-back tiki bar vibes were perfect, and the drinks... wow. I wanted to order half the menu, but we went with the Pandan Killer Milk Punch, CREAM Martini, and Polynesian Pearl Diver--and every single one was incredible. Please never take that milk punch off the menu. The Pearl Diver was a bit of a splurge, but totally worth it, and I loved hearing the story behind it from Mari. We'll definitely be back anytime we're in Maui. read more

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Very welcoming, great staff , amazing drinks , great vibes / atmosphere!!! If u want great drinks , food , and vibes this is the spot !!!! Definitely recommending to everyone and I'll definitely be back !!! LOVE THIS PLACE read more

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The Tikehau's team is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The food was delicious and the drinks were creative and tasty. The atmosphere is laidback and inviting despite the mall-style setting. We would definitely be back. read more

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We came to Tikehau Lounge for a date night while visiting my parents in Maui, and it ended up being one of the best cocktails of our trip. Located right in the heart of Wailea, this is the perfect spot to grab a drink before dinner. The Calamansi Dream is hands down one of the best cocktails I've ever had. It was so good that we went back multiple times before heading home. The combination of vanilla and citrus was absolute perfection, and I am still thinking about it. The decor and ambience are fantastic, and elevated without feeling overdone. Every server we interacted with was incredibly sweet and took great care of us, which made the experience even better. I would go back over and over again and highly recommend this spot to anyone staying in or visiting Wailea. read more

Came here for Happy Hour and enjoyed the friendly staff, cocktails, and food. Hope to come back soon! read more

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Had drinks- so good with the friendliest service we came back a second time-- equally as good! Don't miss this hidden gem in Wailea

Tikehau is such a cool spot. It's a cocktail bar that also offers food, and everything I've experienced there has been amazing. I went for their Omakase night, which was a really unique and delicious experience, and I've also stopped by a few times just for cocktails and live music. The service is always top-notch, and the cocktails are perfectly balanced, creative, and consistently interesting. The only thing I would change is the volume of the music when they have a DJ -- it can get a little too loud inside, even though the DJ is outside, and it makes it hard to have a conversation at your table. But overall, Tikehau is a great place to relax, enjoy some incredible drinks, and soak in the vibe. read more

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Heard about this place on IG as the best place for drinks on the island. Now I know firsthand that it really is! Drinks were great, owner & staff are friendly. I had the Little Crush with tequila substitute (don't like vodka) & hubby had the Free Diver Old Fashioned. read more

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Great drinks, friendly bartenders, nice selection of food to go with. Easy walk from the nearby Wailea resorts.

We happened upon this little place and were stoked to have found it. Great vibe with modern tiki decor. Feels like a hole in the wall joint but in a prestigious place. The food was incredible. Didn't expect the seared ahi bowl to be as unique and flavorful as it was. They use local ingredients and flavors. The drinks were really balanced and refreshing. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Great find! read more

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5/5 easy!!!! Our favorite drinks: coco curry and thousand peaks This is the ideal Pau Hana place. Incredible atmosphere with friendly, genuine staff. The cocktails are really works of art. If you're hungry there is food but the food menu is limited and it's just not the highlight of this place. In my head i'm going here for drinks not dinner. read more

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This place has a killer atmosphere and killer drinks to match. The happy hour is great, I recommend the ahi sliders. The staff is awesome too. Can't wait to come back. read more

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