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    Makai Grill

    3.5 (37 reviews)
    Open • 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    "Club sandwich" + fries
    Kevin L.

    Pretty much the worst BLT we ever had. My wife had a BLT and I had a club sandwich which is pretty much a BLT with chicken for them. The taste wasn't good. I regret eating there. The staff was nice but that's pretty much all. The place is really whatever and they have overflowing trash everywhere and dirty tables.

    The veranda anyone can eat here!
    John G.

    Really good food, limited options this side of the island, go for a walk and stop and get a breakfast burrito or sandwich also good for lunch, not a fan of the fries, however very good! It is not a restaurant, hence the name grill!

    There was MAYBE 3 fries in here that were edible.

    The people here DO NOT CARE. Seems to be the trend here if you aren't local. Ordered food and wasn't aware that we had an option for fries (just told it comes with chips, so we assumed they were out of fries). We saw 2 orders before us with fries....ok no prob. We ordered fries after food was done and were very nice. What we got was 2 boxes of what looked like the bottom of every fry bag they had there. So gross. The rest of food fell in line with most of the area....bad but beats cooking at home. Save your money, buy groceries then splurge on Barracuda or Ama for dinner options..... nothing else we have had here (specifically Hanalei/princeville for dinner) is worth it. Been here 6 months, so we have tried almost all places.

    Lanai next to tennis courts
    Yong K.

    Located behind the pro shop of the Makai Golf Club lies a little snack shack that serves decent food. The course is owned by the St. Regis so you can expect solid food in this unpretentious outside lanai. I think it's an option if you are staying in one of the nearby condos or timeshares in the Princeville area as there aren't a lot of places to choose from within the confines of Princeville. The ladies working the counter are great. I docked a star because they used to have great musubi. It was a double decker but alas no more.

    Sk K.

    Came here on a whim for lunch and was surprised how delicious both of our sandwiches were!!!! I got the club and my boyfriend got the French dip. Club is massive and could easily be split for a lighter lunch. The French dip was amazing!!! I tried a bit of his French dip was jealous the rest of the meal. We will definitely be back before our trip is over!

    Bangin' no bun burger. Looks almost too good to eat. . .

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    9 years ago

    Located at the golf course. Pretty expensive for average snack bar food. It is easily accessible in Princeville though.

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    Quick,friendly service. Relaxing surroundings,a great start to the day.

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    10 years ago

    Quick and easy! Their breakfast egg croissants are super filling and their BLTs are STACKED with fresh yumminess. I'll be back!

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    The turkey panini and turkey wrap were both delicious. Enjoyed eating outside. Did not enjoy the weed eater during lunch.

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