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    Maui Brewing Co. Waikiki

    3.5 (2.7k reviews)
    ModerateBrewpubs, American
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Mary M.

    Really solid brew and eats spot! Came for the beers and shared a few flights with my group. I appreciated the server taking us through options that they had on tap as well as giving recommendations that they enjoyed. I was a bit disappointed that some of the popular options were sold out, especially the ports. But those we did try were very tasty!! Good spot to chill for a bit and enjoy the music. Removing a star because of the amount of sold out popular options :(( and because the music was a bit too loud for my preference, making it hard to talk with my friends

    Birds on the table
    Aida F.

    Went for happy hour and got the hunter pizza. The busser kept dropping off the wrong items so we got hooked up with the warm tortilla chips & trio of dips by accident which was cool. I really liked the kukui sausage queso dip. But then he also dropped off a pepperoni pizza that wasn't ours. Our server got switched half way through our time there. The pizza was good I love the ranch dip. I asked for more chips and they charged us for chips and pico which I thought was weird. The birds were everywhere it was a lot. If it weren't for the birds everywhere and flying over us I'd give four stars.

    Claudine V.

    Stopped by Maui Brewing Company for drinks on this trip. We've been here a few times over our last four trips, and it's always been a solid spot. One of our favorite visits was during the Spam Jam Festival--they had spam baos that were so good paired with their beers. We've also tried their pizza before, which is always a good choice. This time, we just came for one round of drinks. I wanted to try the Pineapple Mana Wheat, but it was already sold out by the time we got there around 6PM (we had just come from the Waikiki Makers Market). I ended up getting something similar--a Pineapple Chi Chi, which was refreshing and hit the spot. My husband got the Big Swell IPA, which he enjoyed. They have a good selection of food, and the view is nice. The space is big with plenty of seating, so they can accommodate a lot of people without feeling too crowded. It's also very family-friendly--pretty much all ages--so it's a great spot if you're with kids but still want somewhere chill to hang out. Still a great place for drinks, just wish they didn't run out so early!

    Greg F.

    Ehh it was ok. The food was typical bar food that tasted pretty good. The atmosphere was a little boring inside despite the great location. The porter is really good

    Merch as of Spring '26
    Caroline L.

    This place is cool! I didn't even know they had a storefront with actual food. It's centrally located near the international marketplace in Waikiki. They've got merch on the first floor like glass versions of their canned bear and large plus dog toys and accessories! The food is decently priced with Maui Beer as the beverages. They also host live music! Happy Hour: Monday - Friday 3PM-5PM Sunday - Thursday 9PM-10:30PM (late) Food: - Guava BBQ Pork Sando - Mac Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi - Seared Ahi Salad - Bikini Blonde Fish and Chips

    Burger
    Taylor C.

    Good vibe. Plenty of beer options. Pork sandwich was good but the burger was lacking a little. Fries were decent too. Overall good, not super impressive but a good place for an easy bite

    Ric E.

    Customer service can be hit or miss at this restaurant, but not too bad. The food is that of any chain restaurant/bar, although I do recommend the bacon jalapeño cheeseburger, paired with an old fashioned *chefs kiss*. Good location and had plenty of tv's airing march madness, which is always a plus. A tad bit overpriced, but what isn't anymore, especially in Hawaii. One thumb up and a high-five for Maui Brewery Co. Waikīkī. Happy eating, my foodies!

    Derrik B.

    We visited four breweries during our time on Oahu. Each were fantastic and got better each time. We started at Maui Brewing, moved onto Waikiki Brewing, Beer Lab Hi, and finished at Howzit Brewing. Ratings overall beers only: 1) Beer Lab Hi (omakase, super omakase) 2) Howzit (hyperlocal) 3) Maui (OMG hazy, pineapple mana, pineapple chi chi, coconut hiwa) 4) Waikiki (EEH PAH IPA) Each had something unique to offer and were all great visits!

    Seared Ahi Salad
    Bill C.

    That was a surprisingly good salad although it had a bit too much dressing. The tuna tasted fresh, the goat cheese was tangy, and the greens weren't wilted. Our server was pretty attentive, too. That said, I don't know that I'd go back because the rest of the menu seemed pretty uninteresting (to me). Maybe--if I was a local and was tired of all the other yummy foods on the island.

    Nachos
    Connie T.

    Came during happy hour which runs from 2-5pm and I really enjoy the whole casual but modern pub vibe; it is open-air and overlooks the Main Street. I really enjoy their beer selection, fries, and nachos. I think I saw a bunch of people ordering those 2 dishes so they're def a crowd favorite. They have an espresso martini sloshie and pina colada sloshie that's just perfect Hawaii vaca vibes. Make sure to get the rum float that comes with the pina colada for an extra fun time.

    The boa tacos!
    Max K.

    Maui brew co is a must each time we are on Island! They have so much fantastic food and they have my favorite beer (pineapple mana wheat beer) on draft. The boa tacos are amazing, so is the pizza and nachos! Our waitress was incredibly nice and took great care of us. The ambiance was open and airy and a great escape form the strip. Can't wait to come back for another pineapple mana on draft!

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    John H.

    Had a reservation and we were seated pretty quickly. We were given a booth, so we didn't get to enjoy the nice patio, or tables close to the open doors. There is a LOT of bar seating, including chairs completely behind poles. OK...on to the food, drink, and service. Other than waiting 5 minutes for ketchup and mustard, service was very good. Food: My wife got a burger. It was ok, correctly cooked, and the sauce was good, but leave the tomato behind. I got the fish sandwich. Beer batter cooked. Pretty good, and liked the sauce as well. I got the Garlic Truffle Fries. They were weird. All the topping were under the fries, and they were mostly warm, but not hot at all. Drink: My wife got a glass of the prosecco, which was a fairly dry one. I got a margarita...I don't recommend it. $22, and they use soda, so that may work for many, but I find it an unnecessary distraction. Music is very loud. We were there before the live music started, so can't comment on that. There is also a mysterious 2.25% 'kitchen service charge'. It's not 2.25% of the food or the total bill, so I'm unclear what that $1 was for. Just strange...

    Teriyaki burger
    De'Angelo M.

    OMG Megan made my night amazing, she was phenomenal and the food was just as good! Holy cow the service was great, and the ambiance inside made me want to stay all night. A place that sells their own beer always has the best. And I definitely will come back when I can omg. Wow

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    Be sure to specify if you want your ahi warm. They evidently pre-sear it and then chill it.

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    Do they have those giant Jenga games like on Maui? Easy to entertain the kids whilst we entertain ourselves on a beer flight.

    I'm not sure about Jenga but there are a lot of games that will keep the kids occupied.

    Do they validate parking for the hotel or intl marketplace?

    No. None. Side streets off Kuhio are best.

    Do you have happy hour on holidays? Like Memorial Day?

    Aloha Michelle - thank you for reaching out! Our Happy Hour runs Monday - Friday, 3:30p - 4:30p no matter the occasion, unless specified beforehand. Mahalo and hope to see you soon!

    Where is the best place for parking? Does the outrigger validate?

    Hi, so unfortunately there is no parking for Maui brewing co. You may be able to pay a hotel parking rate, but I would suggest calling the hotel to see if they accept cars on… Read more

    Is a 3 year old allowed? Are you still offering Happy hours?

    Aloha! Yes, children of all ages are welcomed!

    Are you open today?

    Aloha Catherine - yes, we are open today from 11:30am!

    Are you able to include your hours of operation on your answering machine?

    No. I called July 2022. No information. Zero. No hours, location or parking information. Good luck.

    Are you guys open? If so, since when?

    Yes, we are open Monday - Friday from 3:30pm-9:00pm. On Saturday and Sunday we are open from 11:30am-9:00pm. We have live music from 6:00pm-8:00pm Wednesday - Saturday. Happy Hour is 7 days a week from 3:30pm-5:30pm. Hope to see you soon.

    Is the against the grain burger just made of veggies? Is it Paleo approved? Thanks

    It's all veggies, but not paleo, it has gluten.

    Do they have a good Happy Hour?

    Yes! Great Happy Hour: $2 Off All Beers, $3 Off Culinary & Classic Cocktails, 50% Off Select Appetizers, $10 Pizzas- 3:30pm till 5:30pm Daily and 10:30pm till Close Daily

    Are you dog-friendly like some International Marketplace eateries?

    No

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