Kahale's is a great place to visit in Maui -- a local gem. Steph and Dylan were the best, and…read moreseveral customers, including Jon Jon, Kimo, and Gina, made me feel welcome when I walked in. Then I created a collage of pictures honoring veterans and stories that matter. Thank you to everyone for the kindness, conversation, and aloha. Semper Fi. Dan / Project NAGA.

Kahale's is a true dive--with just enough island flavor to remind you you're still in Maui. We made…read morean early evening stop for some local drinks and a bit of people-watching. It's got that unmistakable dive bar energy: dark, unpolished, and full of personality, with a few Hawaiian touches sprinkled in to give it its own Maui vibe. The crowd was entirely colorful regulars and their pets including the dog of one of the bartenders. We even met folks later into the evening who knew the bartenders--and got some confirmation on their uniqueness. The biggest downside? Cowboys memorabilia on the walls. Vomit. Truly unfortunate. But despite that I can't resist a dive with real character. I wish we could have made it for a night out to get the full local dive experience!!! Go Steelers. -1 for Cowboys. But Kahale's? Still worth a stop.

Gotta stop in - a time or two or three - when visiting Maui! We love the creamy piña coladas, and…read moreonce in a while, ya just have to get it with a rum floater! We also love their pizzas. We ordered a 50/50 pizza of Chicken Thai-phoon which has a sweet chili sauce, tasty chicken, green papers, pineapple, basil, & cilantro. The kalua pork has bbq sauce, succulent pork, pineapple, & green onions. Both pizzas are unique, mouthwatering deliciousness that combine sweet, a bit o' heat, and lots of savory flavors along with textures. The unique sauces really amp these pizzas up with flavor. However, when we order next time, we'll likely ask for light sauce as even though it's incredibly tasty, it was on a little heavy for our preference. The tiki fries were also delicious! On one of our trips we polished off two baskets full! Savory with umami flavor and crunchiness, it's easy to have two baskets disappear quickly! Service is always friendly! You're sure to be greeted with a smile and good humor. In the afternoons and evenings there's live music sometimes and that just adds to the overall wonderful experience of hanging out here.

We were a group of nine and stumbled upon South Shore Tiki after doing a grocery run at Foodland…read morewhile on vacation. We ordered three large pizzas: regular cheese, margherita, and sweet kalua ($75). While we waited, we sat outside on the patio, where there was a live musician who was really good and entertaining. The staff was friendly and checked on us to see if we needed anything while we waited. It also seemed like a chill bar where people could grab drinks and hang out on the patio. We took the pizzas home, and they were delicious. Our favorite was the sweet kalua. It was not overly barbecuey or sweet, but actually pretty savory. The margherita pizza was good too. In general, their pizza stands out because there is not too much crust. It was not crispy, but instead airy and on the doughy side. The reason I am giving 3 stars instead of 5 is because one of our group members found a blonde hair baked into his pizza slice, not just sitting on top. That was disappointing, especially since the pizza itself was actually very good.

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!

Lovely cocktail bar that conveniently converts into a small club later at night. When we stopped by…read morethere were barely any folks and within 30 mins that place was buzzing with locals and tourists alike. The cocktails here were fabulous and wish we could stay longer but the music was too loud to even sit and have a drink. While its a cool spot it is not my vibe but I will stop by for cocktails for sure. Cheers!

Fabulous drinks. Arrive early and you can play some board games and get a stamp to return later…read morewhen it's busy. But honestly, we shouldn't have left. This is easily a place you can stay all night at.

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

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

First time trying this place. It's well worth the wait. We ordered the steak burrito and chorizo…read moreburrito. Avocado s a uce is the bomb! Also had the beans on the side and got to try the mulita. Everything was so good. Nice people and it was busy! We are not from Maui but from the other large gathering place island. Will try to come back again! Thank you! Thank you!

I hope this review doesn't come across mean. But my bf and I ordered two carne asade burritos. At…read morefirst it was pretty good, the spicy sauces were also superrr good. However, a few bites in both of us noticed our burrito started to taste like hot dog or sausage? We assumed maybe the kitchen cooked on the stove/ grill maybe not fully clearing the previous food cooked. But sadly the taste of hot dog or sausage ruined our burrito taste :( We lowk think if it didn't have the hot dog taste it would've been a lot higher ranked.

1/5 We stopped by the day before the Norway vs. England…read moreWorld Cup match to make sure they would be showing the game with sound. Several staff members assured us that they would. We came back at 10:00 a.m., only to be told that they couldn't have the sound on because they wanted to accommodate their local guests, who preferred listening to music instead! They said we could watch the game outside... in 40°C (104°F) heat. Completely unacceptable!! We left and found a much better place to watch the match instead. I definitely would not recommend this place! THIS IS JUST NOT A SPORTS BAR!

Erik was the sweetest waiter EVER! The crew overall is great & we loved the vibes…read more It was very clean and the music was great, service was quick & attentive. The food was delicious, my only complaint was my wrap was leaking a lot of sauce causing my fried chicken to be a bit soggy, other than that it was bomb! Cajun pasta? Order it.. no regrets whatsoever

Our food was simply amazing and our server was awesome. Cas (Cassandra) would joke around with us…read moreand provided us with great service. We just loved her. Such an amazing experience!

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.

Service here was a little slow. There was only one worker serving the entire restaurant and…read morebartending at the same time. This restaurant shows its age but it does over look the golf course. I ordered the Mushroom Swiss burger with fries. Lots of flavor from the mushrooms and swiss cheese. I ordered mine medium but it came out rare. Overall, I'm still curious on trying new things here

Great location, food, dancers, and you cant beat the price! I feel every trip needs a Luau!read more

This was a perfect snack and share meal. We wanted to try several small bites, so we split a few…read moreitems between 3 of us. - The pretzel bites: 10/10, amazing pretzel texture and delicious sauces to dip - Mezze board: perfect bites of fresh veggies and cheese! All the flavors were fun to mix and match - Pork sliders: came with 3 sliders with plenty of meat. Delicious fresh pickle on top with tender meat We ate on the patio, which was a lovely spot to sit and relax after shopping

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.