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.

I have been here many times and have not been disappointed. This recent time was no different…read more Since I was solo, I sat at the bar. There were some older couples already sitting there. I had a really nice conversation with them throughout my meal. Bartender could have been friendly but I think he was busy. I started with the MATTEO'S MAUI MULE: Maui's Organic Ocean Vodka | Dash Angostura Bitters House Lime Juice | Maui Brew Co. Ginger Beer. I always love a mule. This was a good one. Good flavor. I started with the ZUCCA salad: Local Mixed Greens / Roasted Butternut Squash / Mint Goat Cheese / Candied Walnuts / Balsamic Dressing. Very flavorful and light. All my favorite toppings. Yum! For my entree, I had the Chicken Parmigiana special: Chicken Cotaletta, Mozzarella Cheese, Marinara Sauce, Trofie Pomodoro. This was really good. Huge piece of chicken. Lots of cheese and sauce. Nice side of pasta. For dessert, I had the CANNOLI: Cannoli / Toasted Coconut Cream / Lemon Curd Sauce. Very tasty. Nice small bite to finish the meal. Overall a nice meal. Good conversation with my seatmates.

What a beautiful restaurant with an amazing bar and wine selection! Everything was a bespoke…read moreculinary experience. Service was professional and wish we had a bigger appetite because the Short Rib looked Fire!

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!

After hearing rave reviews about MonkeyPod mai tais, I decided to bring my family there for a…read morepleasant dinner on Maui. I found the Mai Tai to be very good, but that was the most positive part of my experience. My wife ordered a cheeseburger and my 6 year old grandson also order a children's hamburger. I was underwhelmed by it. I jokingly told my wife that her hamburger was as small as the children's burger. I ordered a simple order of fries. The whole family received their meals and my fries arrived halfway into their dinners. The fries were served up in a metal bowl. The looked as if they were cooked well done but I found them to be a bit mushy. After we were ready, the server brought me my bill on a small tablet. It was a good amount as expected since we had drinks with our meal. I looked carefully and noticed it had a line item automatically tipping the kitchen 4%. Then at the bottom of the bill the tablet provided tips for amounts like 20%, 22%, 24% and provided that these tip amounts would be determined by the total bill. Okay, I like to leave a good tip when I receive good service, but I feel this is a guilt tipping pressure tactic. You hand the tablet to a patron in front of the guests with these choices while the server stands there looking at you. My issue? Provide the bill to the patron without all the suggestions and let them tip. If you want to give 4% to the kitchen, Monkey Pod is free to do that. Don't make us your HR/Payroll department. In addition, throwing another 20+% over the total bill feels excessive. I decided I wanted to tip 20%, so I choose the "Custom" option and added another calculated 16% tip on top of the already inserted 4% to the kitchen. I hit okay and it didn't accept the amount. I asked the server for assistance and he looked perturbed, was aggressive and said "That's not 20%," dropped the tablet in front of me and walked away. I felt this was unacceptable behavior. My son eventually assisted me with entering my transaction and we left. I'll never dine at another Monkey Pod and my family was very disgusted as well.

This was a delightful restaurant/bar in Wailea. The view is amazing. The best part is the very…read morenoisy lovebirds that nest around ceiling. They are loud as the sun sets and when the sun is down they go to sleep. I also liked that there were no children. The food and drinks were all really good. The drinks were interesting and solid and bird themed. The portions were quite large. The service was the weakest part. The server was hustling, but there weren't enough servers. We often had to wait for water. Our food would arrive but we didn't have utensils for them. I'd definitely go back next time I'm in the area.

This is where we celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary (January 2026)…read more A really LATE post.... So I think it is by reservation only, and they are open from 5pm - 10pm. This was a wonderful place at the Wailea resort, where the scenery and setting are so relaxing... time stood still. We had colorful drinks which were highly recommended that I do not remember and I did not capture pics. We ate several items off the menu, did not capture all of them, the stand outs for me were the tacos and the salmon. We were surprised with a lovely glass of champagne by our lovely server. The server was phenomenal and attentive... never ever have I seen my water glass being refilled as much as I did here and I am a water drinker and loved it!!! The vibe - loving... those little cute lovebirds are quite chatty and noisy until it was time for them to sleep. Apparently, if you get pooped on by the love birds, its considered good luck... guess how lucky I was lol - complementary club soda and a napkin to wipe bird poo off lol. Our time here was so romantic and what I really appreciated the most is we were not rushed at all, we ate our meal at a very slow pace which is what we like to do. It was lovely.... and at that magical time of day dusk, turning into a majestic sunset and a beautiful memory..x Mahalo Nui Maui. Precious memories ....

I give LB five stars for the combination of great value and terrific food. Our family of four…read morereally enjoyed our evening here--it was a well needed respite from the overpriced fancy menus of the various resort restaurants down the hill. We started with the spam and unagi musabi, which is cut in half and a bit messy for four to share but perfect for two. It was delicious! We also had the poke nachos which had plenty of fresh ahi piled on. My wife and I split a smash burger deluxe style--one of the best burgers I've had for a while. The boys split fish tacos, which they devoured with enthusiasm. We had two sides of fries for the four of us, which was more than enough. The server was helpful and efficient. We had the tasting flight, and all five beers were excellent. Can't wait to come back!

Skip the food, enjoy the beer…read more Ok tourists, you gotta know that anything in Wailea = wallet piracy. This place is no different. Way overpriced and rather uninspired food. Suggested tip is 25%, that's a huge red flag! Lahaina Brewing purchased Kohola brewing about one year ago. How I wish I had visited before that, because looking at historical Yelp reviews, the previous food offerings look SO much more interesting and were made with local and traditional products. Now what you get is $11 spam musubi, a pretzel that has both fish roe and sugary syrup on it (gross!) for $21, pseudo-Niçoise salad for $28 (WTF!), and imported shrimp cocktail for $5 a shrimp. Piss off! Even the server said it was a total rip-off. The menu is massively disappointing for those who actually have a frame of reference. Good thing we only came for beer. Tried the Kohola beer in Makawao and was very impressed. The Tall Story Pale Ale is really excellent, gold standard for pale ale, but you don't have to come here to enjoy it. Happy Hour is 2-5 p.m., $2 off Kohola draft and $4 off a glass of wine. Regular price beer is $8.50, fairly standard price. Unlike others, we had a good service experience. The ambience is comfortable, but I still would not return.

Ko is a great place to celebrate a special occasion. The service is always stellar and the open air…read moreresort atmosphere makes it special. We came to try the Taste of Kealani prixe fix September special. Choice of appetizer, main and dessert for only $49! We got the chicken skewers, braised short ribs, and shared both the chocolate torte and malasadas. Everything was so good! I hope they have more of these specials!

Had an amazing dinner at Kō Restaurant last night and will absolutely be back. This is such a great…read morespot for a date night--the atmosphere, food, and service were all excellent. We had the ahi on the rock, honey lavender shrimp, and seafood laulau. Everything was delicious, and I loved that the honey lavender shrimp can be ordered either as an appetizer or an entrée. One of the cutest touches was the little shot of sugar cane juice that tied into the restaurant's name and story. I also really appreciated hearing from the staff about the cultural and historical considerations surrounding Hawaiʻi's plantation era. It added another layer to the experience beyond just having a great meal. Our server, Cass, made the evening even better. Cass was attentive, friendly, helpful, and made sure we had everything we needed without ever making us feel rushed. Overall, an extremely positive experience from beginning to end. Great food, thoughtful storytelling, wonderful service, and a perfect date-night setting. We'll definitely be back!

Best view and prices for a family meal. Excellent customer service and delicious hand tossed pizza.read more

First timers here. The casual inside/ outside atmosphere was great. So was the pizza and beer. We…read morewill be back for sure.

This was the last night of a recent mother-daughter trip on Maui, and it was hands down our best…read morebar and food experience on the island. We made reservations and sat at the bar and were taken care of by Eric and Jason. They were very busy, but they still made us feel special and taken care of. They had many recommendations and we chose the Kalua Pig Pot Stickers and the crab cakes, and both were outstanding. We loved them! Wine selection is outstanding and they make amazing drinks too! The view is incredible, the atmosphere is special, and the whole experience felt like the perfect close to our trip. We will be back and highly recommend sitting at the bar and asking for Eric and Jason. They made it unforgettable!

08.29.2026 @6pm Made reservation for a table of 4…read more My daughter birthday choice as we were in the resort and just want stay within. Of course everything will be overpriced for a fine dining inside the Fairmount resort. Services is good and friendly. Main unsatisfaction was the ordered of the half dozen raw oysters, very disappointed with the quality. When they arrived, the oyster meat was extremely thin, watery, and lacked any plumpness or rich flavor. They seemed to be post-spawn or poorly harvested. While they did not smell bad, they were not enjoyable to eat at all for the price. The price tag is more for the presentation rather than the quality.

What do you expect from a Relaix & Chateau property?!? This place is extraordinary, especially…read morewhen considering that you're in Maui. Don't get me wrong--I love coconut shrimp and loco moco. But, you don't expect to eat such well-constructed food served with such professional service. The prix fixe menu for $150 each has a wide range of selections. We really enjoyed the ahi chili poke, the hamachi crudo and the panzanella. The latter was by far the standout with super tasty local tomatoes, crunchy croutons and a delicious dressing on top of a shallow puddle of gazpacho. We had the steak and the kampachi entrees. The steak was the better of the two, with an oyster mushroom fried tempura style and a couple of delightful sauces. The dessert was great, but we were stuffed at that point. We had the chocolate lava cake (excellent) and the pineapple meringue. The service was epic: breezy, professional and hospitable. The wine program is pretty much off the charts. We had the half bottle of Grüner Vetliner, which was perfect with all of our courses. It's a good deal at $50. By the way, the crystal is exquisite! All this, with beautiful panoramic views of the bay.

I'm extremely disappointed with how The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea handled my reservation, and I…read morerecommend that anyone who is planning a special occasion dinner to look elsewhere. I made a reservation a month in advance for the last dinner of my honeymoon. While I was already on my honeymoon, the restaurant called to tell me that they had a full buyout and were cancelling my reservation. I'm not sure what's the point of their reservation system if the restaurant can simply cancel confirmed reservations because a more lucrative opportunity comes along. I am now left scrambling to find another nice restaurant while on my honeymoon when I should be focused on being with my partner. This was disappointing and, frankly, unprofessional and disrespectful by the restaurant. I would strongly caution anyone considering this restaurant for a special occasion to look elsewhere, as even a reservation made well in advance may apparently be cancelled at the last minute.

A Worth the Trip date night…read more Went for the early bird Ruth's Classics prix fixe and WOW -- this was such a fun date night. I had the steak house salad with the steak & shrimp (tender 6oz filet + three huge shrimp) and he had the gumbo with the steak & lobster. Everything was juicy and delicious -- I'm still daydreaming about that filet. We split both desserts to finish and the service was honestly just as good as the food. Warm, attentive, never rushed. Pro tip: the Mango Mule (Tito's, mango purée, ginger beer) is a must. We'll definitely be back for another date night XOXO, ChelsieFletcher

I ordered a Cadillac margarita for our 46th anniversary at Ruth Chris' Wailea. It was very strong!…read moreWhile eating my rib steak, I didn't feel well & threw up my food. While waiting for my husband to return from the restroom, the night manager, COLIN, came up to me and asked me to leave my table so he could clean. He didn't even ask how I was feeling, I was still oozy. But he didn't move. My husband didn't return yet! I stood up and waited for him by the table. Then we left. We always celebrated our birthdays & anniversary there NEVER GOING BACK AGAIN‼‼‼