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!

Great pool bar connected to one of the best hotels on Maui!!!!!…read more Beautiful pools and hot tubs and free parking

We enjoyed this lovely poolside bar and restaurant located behind Kihei Caffe nextdoor to Maui…read moreCoast Hotel. The setting is friendly and full of aloha spirit! Cameron is a wonderful server! Our food was delivered timely and the live music made it a perfect night out. Prices are fairly reasonable and drinks are cheap. If you want a chill night out try this laid back pool bar and restaurant. We went for our friend's birthday and enjoyed the ambience, service and food. No reservations needed. Pop in for an ice cold adult beverage or an easy and quick meal! Happy Eating!

This place is such a hidden gem. I'm reluctant to give it such a great review for fear that we…read morewon't be able to get in when we want a reservation. The service is impeccable and the food was outstanding. Everyone in our party loved everything we had. Gnocchi, burrata, pesto clams, raviolis, lasagna. Truly the best gelato on the planet.

Wow. How does a place like this survive? Maybe because there's nothing else around this area of…read morethe Ritz Carlton? Totally a tourist rip off restaurant. Ok where do I start? Walked in with my 6 year old daughter right at 5:30 and there was no one in the restaurant, and the asian lady totally ignored us, and the other you g server didn't think she could give us a table. She had to ask the manager. Finally they said we could sit outside. Asked for just a plate of pasta with butter for my daughter, but they said they could only do meatballs and dessert as an option. So I said meatballs on the side and no cheese, but they brought out pasta with tons of cheese and basil and meatballs to my daughter. They charged me $32 for "artisan pasta"! (See the pictures) I ordered the carbonara pasta and received gummy pasta stuck together with no seasoning or bacon. Pretty gross. The "wine list" was a couple of plastic sheets of way overpriced wines bordering on 6-7 times wholesale cost. I wanted to tell people coming in to avoid the place at all costs. It was laughable and frankly embarrassing to see this kind of awful 1980's style food presented like this. AVOID AT ALL COST!

To Jacklyn's boss, we need more servers like her on Maui! actually everywhere. She is lively,…read moreenergetic and very professional. she made us feel like a million bucks. The drinks are great, the staff is great, the food is great. Live entertainment is also a great feature of this lounge. Relax to the fullest!

My spouse and I recently visited this bar expecting a great experience given its upscale…read morereputation, but unfortunately, it was anything but. We stood waiting at the bar for about 20 minutes without being acknowledged. During that time, two bartenders made eye contact with us multiple times but never came over to assist or even greet us. It was only after a staff member (possibly a barback) approached us to ask if we had been helped that anyone finally acknowledged our presence. The lack of basic service was frustrating, but what made the experience more uncomfortable was the feeling that we were being deliberately overlooked. It's hard not to question whether assumptions were being made about us, whether it was how we looked or something else entirely. No guest should ever feel that way when walking into a business. The bar back took our order, and that's when one of the bartenders finally acknowledged us but didn't even apologize for not assisting us to begin with. For a place that presents itself as upscale, the level of professionalism and hospitality fell far below expectations. I hope management takes this seriously and works on creating a more inclusive and attentive environment for all guests.

Food here was great and it came with a beautiful view as well. Loved everything we tried. The only…read moredownside is that because it is mostly outside, one of the times we are here we encountered roaches, not the best, but overall good.

Nice to be a bit away from the bustle of whalers. Great live music and relaxing atmosphere.read more

Sarah is always friendly and provides great service. I…read morevisit every year and she is my favourite server. You can count on her being nice even when she is super busy.

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.

Incredible Value and Great Island Vibes!!…read more We had a great experience at Manoli's! The Lilikoi Lemonade was super refreshing, and the Gyro was a solid, delicious choice. The standout for our family was definitely the Kids' Meal. At $12, it has to be the best deal on the island--it even includes a drink and dessert. My kids absolutely ate it up, which is always a win. The environment is very laid-back and casual with an open-air setup that lets you see the ocean while you eat. We loved that we could just walk right in without a wait, and the service was very friendly. They also have a convenient spot on the side where they sell pizza by the slice if you're in a hurry. Overall, a fantastic, low-stress spot for a meal with the family!

pizza took forever tasted like cardboard and hard to pull apart only good part was Parmesan…read more Back again, now we got the cookie and ice cream my cookie was 3 times smaller than everyone else's and I got less ice cream Service terrible Ambiance terrible In general terrible Wouldn't recommend even if it was the last food on the world First yelp review btw

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.