Service: table service…read more Ambiance: lively, located at the Lanai City hotel. Although a "grill", the place had an elevated interior and also offered outdoor seating and live music. Food: Had their Taco Tuesday dinner menu. Highlights were their Parker rolls with miso butter, tako taco, and birria tacos. Sommelier Chuck Furuya, was walking around talking to tables and provided our party with a wine offering that we really enjoyed. Their axis deer pasta comes with trofie pasta, a very short twisted noodle that was a hit or miss with our group.

Came here for a quick bite before dinner during happy hour and was blown away! The setting is a…read morelaid-back grill/bar atmosphere. The staff are some of the friendliest people we've met on the island. We got the calamari, fried cauliflower, and oysters. All on the happy hour menu. The server told us the calamari is their most ordered item and I can see why! Everything was delicious! Fried cauliflower was crisp and flavorful. Oysters were fresh and a great happy hour find. If you're looking for a casual spot with high-quality bites, this is it! Don't skip the calamari!

We made a reservation and didn't know what to expect. The food was exceptional! Very pleased and…read morethe beach essence was perfect. Highly recommend for a family of 5 with teenagers.

Food was superb. We had a terribly long day so I didn't get to take photos because we were so…read moretired. But I had the crab cakes to start and followed up with the crusted Ono which was in a lemon and caper sauce that came with mashed potatoes and green beans. Filled up on amazing food. Service was excellent and attentive. Ambiance was lively and energetic. Although there are some outstanding options right there in Whalers Village, you can't go wrong by eating here.

Great menu with a lot of unique touches! The service is as outstanding and the food was amazing!…read moreLoved the swordfish and the watermelon salad. Highly recommend!!

Hadn't been to Basalt in many years. Had ocassion to revisit when a friend of mine, who read my…read moreprevious review, wanted to experience. So we came. And boy were we both blown away (so much so that I believe she returned the next day with others!). The menu had been completely revamped and seemed to take on a more local influence while still being very upscale. Since we both enjoy "sampling" we shared two appetizer and a main. Everything was bursting with flavor! This is what we had: Starter salad from the seasonal menu of watermelon, strawberries, blueberries and greens served on a bed of yuzu infused goat cheese and drizzled with a shiso chimmichuri sauce. Yes, bursting with flavor! I would return for just this dish! Next shared was a tempura battered cauliflower served with a robust curry and yogurt reduction. Deeeelicious. I wouldn't say we licked the plate... but I won't deny it. Hahah. Finally shared the seafood in curry soup (think a lighter version of laksa) served with white rice on the side. Holy moly. No words to describe. Portions were generous enough to share still next time, I won't. That memorable you won't want to share. No longer serving volcano black rolls, tho absolutely serving amazingly wonderful dishes. Volcano black pancakes still available at breakfast. We kept on oooing and ahhhing and asking about the chef. Our servers Gale and Lily, who provided the most awesome service told us "Chef Lance" (as he is affectionately called) moved over from the Mariposa (Restaurant in Neiman Marcus) over a year ago. Further research revealed Chef Lance Kosaka has brought experience from noteworthy restaurants: Top of Waikiki, Merriman's, 53 By the Sea, and most recently Mariposa. I am hoping he will bring in a notable creme brulee that I loved at both the Top as well as Mariposa! Not wanting the deliciousness of Chef Steve's cooking to end, I also ordered a warabi salad to go for the next day. It was...just as wonderful as the other dishes we enjoyed. Thank you to Servers Gale and Lily, Chef Steve, actually...the entire staff who elevated a casual evening of dining to be a most memorable experience! Thank you to sister friend Karen who insisted we dine here, for the most wonderful company and meal. Validated parking in the building accessed on Seaside. Validated for either 2 or 3 hours depending on the promotion. Kamaaina discount of 10 percent given. Will we be back? Absolutely. And I won't wait so long this time to return!

Monkeypod is one of the best restaurants to eat at while on Kaanapali. The restaurant, the staff,…read morethe food, the ambience is by far the best and always good.

Monkeypod is one of our favorite spots in Kā'anapali, and the Lilikoi Mai Tai is a must-try! It's…read moreeasily my favorite drink here--the lilikoi foam on top takes it to another level and makes it just as beautiful as it is delicious. It definitely packs a punch, too! The atmosphere is open, relaxed, and incredibly welcoming. It's also a great place for families because you don't feel stressed or embarrassed if your kids get a little loud. The location is another bonus--it's just a short walk to the beach and offers beautiful sunset views, making it the perfect place to unwind after a day in the sun. The service was excellent as well. Our server was friendly, welcoming, and very knowledgeable about the menu. Even though the restaurant was busy, he always made a point to check in on us and chat for a bit, which made us feel genuinely taken care of. We make it a point to stop by whenever we're in the area!

My wife and I came here for our 10 year anniversary dinner during our Maui trip, and it was one of…read morethe best dining experiences we've had. When you walk in, the ocean views are absolutely breathtaking, and the restaurant feels open, modern, and inviting. Our server, McKenna, was the best waitress we've had in quite some time. She was attentive, personable, gave great suggestions, and made the experience even more memorable. The entire staff was fantastic as well. We started with the Tako A L'Escargot. My wife ordered the Makai Special, which was Mahi Mahi with prawns and potato furikake pancakes, and I ordered the Macadamia Nut Crusted Fresh Catch (Swordfish) with broccoli and rice. I would highly recommend all three dishes. They also started us off with a delicious complimentary bread basket and a tomato watermelon shooter as a palate cleanser. The Tako (octopus) was moist and buttery, while the bread was soft with a nice crisp exterior. It was a very unique dish. The fish in both entrées was moist, buttery, flavorful, and cooked to perfection, with sides that complemented each dish really well. To top it all off, they surprised us with a complimentary s'more inspired dessert for our anniversary and cookie to go, which was a thoughtful touch and the perfect way to end the evening. If you're looking for an excellent date night, anniversary dinner, birthday celebration, or any special occasion, I highly recommend Merriman's! Note: Parking is complimentary valet only.

I understand when you have water issues but when people have reservations. Offer a suitable place…read moreto replace it that the same owners own and offer some sort of discount or meal on the house to accommodate. People drive over 50 min away and spend an entire day in the area of the restaurant to get a notice 6 hours before to change up an entire days plan when already in area. I SHOULD HAVE NEVER CANCELLED MY MAMAS FISH HOUSE RESERVATIONS

Didn't realize I never reviewed them. It's been a hot minute since I've been. They used to be…read moreopen lunch time, so was easy to go. Now only dinner. Baby and I had date night. Had a glass of wine and baby had watered down lemonade. Her drinks were put in plastic cups with covers and those horrible paper straws. Eyes always bigger than my stomach, we ordered: - Cornbread - when i grabbed it I thought would be super dense but really wasn't. I thought it was very corny and tasty. Lightly toasted. Honey drizzle which wasn't too sweet...or maybe I just ate the parts that didn't have. Baby ate almost 1.5 pieces and even liked the Jalapeno Butter that I just dabbed on her bread. She said wasn't spicy but think she just didn't have enough. - Bone Marrow - lit it on fire to burn off the alcohol. Pretty sure it ddin't get it all so I cut baby off once I realized it. Other than needing some salt, really good. Choke mushrooms on top. One half was scrawny, but hubs had the other half for leftovers and choke marrow. YUM. - Sunchoke and Brussels - YUM. Baby ate some but was not really thrilled about it. I loved it. - Scallop and Mushroom Risotto - YUM. Delish. Baby liked it too. So much leftovers of everything. Realized when we ate it for leftovers it was all pretty oily and needed a pinch of salt. But otherwise great. Staff really nice and helpful. Love that the place is spread out and open. Bathrooms are not assigned which I'm sure can get gross, but is great to not have to wait for just the women's. There is a big stall which was perf since baby is potty training and had to go #1 and #2! Only thing missing was a hook to hang my purse and her bag. Great dinner...but if anyone is listening...bring back the shrimp and grits!!!

First time visiting to celebrate my friends birthday. Inside was nicely lit and clean. Our server…read morewas nice and introduced himself and mentioned specials and what they ran out of for the evening. However, his service was not great but not terrible. We ordered drinks and took around 15 mins to come, then we looked for our server to order our food. The appetizers cane out in a timely manner but our entrees took quite a while. The Duck Confit was yummy! I thought the duck was going to be super dry, but when you eat it with the jam that came with it, it's very good. I requested for a little bit more of the jam but was given just balsamic glaze... My friend said her scallop risotto was watery and not the same as the last time she went. My bfs prime rib was okay. Bone marrow was okay. The chicken pasta, octopus appetizer, salad, and mac n cheese were lacking flavor and tasted okay. I would recommend dining here if you do not have plans after.

Best Ever combination of personal service and Michelin star quality food…read more Paulina and Jeremy have absolutely perfected a record shattering multi-course menu full of tastes with deep, rich flavors and picturesque presentations. Combine this with a very impressive, but not insanely stupid priced wine list, the experience will dazzle even the most selective and discerning clientele. Add to this delectable menu, immerse yourself in a cozy ambiance. Then, sit back and enjoy an impressive owner-lead, deeply personal experience and you have created just the opening statements for nyloS. If you want to be treated to the experience of a lifetime - don't waste your time. Book nyloS and plan for the absolute best event Maui has to offer! Scott and Mari Senden

Nylos was the most stunning, flavorful meal we have ever had. Paulina was gracious and attentive,…read morewhile Jeremy pushed delectable foods from his one-man kitchen. We were impressed beyond measure with every bite. The atmosphere is calm and quiet enough for you to have conversations within your party and also connect with those at surrounding tables. Everyone is enjoying the same exceptional tasting experience! Our taste buds will never forget the superb abilities of Chef Jeremy, and we look forward to our next trip so that we can experience more of the chef's unique, unparalleled dishes! https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g60636-d12228598-r1068107748-NyloS-Paia_Maui_Hawaii.html#