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    Nalu's South Shore Grill

    4.5 (3.3k reviews)
    ModerateHawaiian
    Closed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Michelle B.

    I needed a "Heavy Kine" breakfast this morning before my salon appointment and I was hoping Nalu's didn't have a long line and man was I happy there was no line! I got there maybe around 9:15/20 am. I honestly haven't been in a while because they can have long lines with tourists. Nalu's is a great spot for locals and visitors alike for some ono breakfast selection and also delicious lunch and dinner. Some of my favorites have been the Loco Moco, Corn Flake Crusted French Toast, and the Cubano. Some friends have gotten lighter healthier options like the Açaí or Pitaya Bowl or any of the Fresh Salads. The open air concept with local music and slack key guitar playing in the background is inviting! They also have live performances on several evenings and a happy hour between 3-6 pm that I have yet to try. I went for the Heavy Kine Breakfast which includes two eggs, I got Over Hard, a breakfast meat (get the homemade Portuguese Sausage and pour some Hawaiian Chili Pepper Water on that!), & Sourdough or Multi Grain bread. I love Sourdough and it came with side of Jam. There was a slice of Pineapple and a sprig of Rosemary that made my plate smell so good. I love how they have a condiment station and also 2 Fruit Infused Water containers. One was filled with Oranges, Lime and Lemon and the other with Lemongrass and Pineapple. The "Unko" worker was so friendly and accommodating. He brought my Pineapple Juice to me from the bar and also gave me a to go container. Always a plus when the workers are all about aloha!

    Restaurant visitors
    Tina A.

    Our favorite meal in Maui was at Nalu's! We loved the restaurant's casual vibe and friendly, attentive service. The food and drinks were top-notch! I ordered the Ahi Club, and it was absolutely delicious with the tuna cooked to perfection. We also tried their famous Apple Brie Burger, which my son thoroughly enjoyed. The Cubano sandwich was great, but the true standout was the Island Style Ribs--they were amazing! Be sure to upgrade to the Volcano Fries; they are the bomb!

    Iced MacNut Cold Brew
    Erica J.

    This place is absolutely worth the wait, and we waited about 20 minutes on our visit, which flew by since they also had live music. I ordered the kimchi fried rice with scrambled eggs and a side of Portuguese sausage, along with their MacNut Mocha Cold Brew special. Everything was perfect, every component of the meal delivered. The kind of breakfast that keeps you full for hours! I'll definitely be back, and the mac salad is at the top of my list for next time.

    Cornflake Crusted French Toast
    Tracy D.

    Loved the atmosphere. Highly recommend getting here early. You get in line, order, and find a table. I love the fruit-infused self-serving water station. My favorite dish was the chef sunrise. Tasted like meatloaf. The cornflake crusted French toast is a great concept with boba and it was sweet. The loco Moco was bland and the beef patty was a little tough. Staff was so friendly.

    Loco moco with Poached eggs
    Haylee M.

    Very unique ordering system here where you have to wait in line to order and then sit down at the table. And you need to follow the same line system even if you are ordering to go. So if you want to place or take out order? I highly recommend putting in the order online and then going into pick it up. We got the Loco moco with Poached eggs and white rice. First time having a Loco Moco and I heard that this was the place to get it at, so I'm glad we got a good experience! Eggs were perfectly cooked and the entire combination of the beef and rice and eggs and pickled onions was really good together! Came with a nice macaroni salad and also some lettuce to get some veggies in, haha. Overall, there was quite a line here on a Sunday morning, so it's a good sign that this place has good food.

    Portuguese sausage  Scrambled eggs  Potatoes
    Marissa T.

    It was my 1st time going to this restaurant. I got the heavy kine breakfast. It was so good and delicious. The service was helpful. The ambiance was different from what I'm used to at a restaurant. Can't wait to go back when my family and I are back in Maui.

    Bret H.

    Enjoyed breakfast at the bar. Kelly was so nice and she made a killer lava flow. For food we split the island pancakes and the three egg omelette caprese. The pancakes were light and fluffy and the fresh pineapple, banana, and macadamia nuts on top were perfect. The omelette hit the spot and the furikake-garlic breakfast potatoes were so crispy and delicious! Nalus has friendly staff, fast service, and great portions of tasty food.

    Black and Blue Ahi Benedict
    Sarah B.

    We really enjoyed Nalu's and went back a second time. Food was good and the chickens roaming the whole restaurant was fun to watch! The line gets long, but it moves quickly! Our food came out fast as well.

    Vicky Y.

    The best breakfast / brunch spot that we had in Maui! Each dish did not disappoint & we almost wished that we could visit more than once because of how delicious everything was! From the cold brew coffee w/ the cream top to the Big Kahuna Omelette, the refreshing acai bowl & ESPECIALLY the lilokoi french toast. I am going to be dreaming about that french toast... it's surprisingly not as sweet as it looks & the sweet cream on top really compliments the lilokoi filling + it barely needs any maple syrup to top. Actually so delicious!! I highly recommend and will be returning when I come back to Maui!

    Maui Brewing Pilsner, coconut mojito, volcano fries, island style ribs
    Cristina R.

    Great find for Hawaiian food & live music if you're staying in Kihei! The format here is a bit different from other restaurants in that you first need to line up to order and pay for your food & drinks at the host stand. You then are assigned a table and given a number to wait for your food to be brought out to you. There was a line when we arrived for dinner on a Thursday after 7pm, and we waited for about 20-30 minutes to order and get a table. Once seated at a table outside (where the music wasn't as loud), we waited for another 20-30 minutes to receive our food. It hadn't been explained to us that our drinks wouldn't be brought out to us. You have to go get them yourself at the bar. We only found this out when we asked the server who brought our food about our drinks, so our coconut mojito and Maui Brewing Pilsner had been sitting at the bar for a while. The Island Style Ribs with Respect was a great dish. The ribs had really tasty flavor, and the rice and mac salad sides hit the spot. It was enough for the 2 of us to share. We also got a side of volcano fries, which were tasty but could have been hotter. We really enjoyed the live music! The band played mostly Hawaiian music, with a few other songs mixed in. It was loud close to the speakers, and I think it'd be pretty hard to have a conversation if you were sitting there. I'd recommend bringing ear protection just in case.

    Entertainment (Kenny Roberts)
    Kayla C.

    Decided to check out Nalu's after seeing some nice reviews of their Mai tais and entertainment. This place is a gem. Plenty of parking, I personally love ordering right at the beginning and getting our drinks at the bar (most negative reviews on here are about this process, have y'all been to a bar? Most places do this or have you order at the bar area) so don't be distracted by anything less than 4 stars. Our food and drinks were great. Had the volcano fries, lobster roll and burger. All delicious, I was looking forward to the lobster roll the entire trip and it did not disappoint. We came during happy hour so had a couple drinks as well, great deals for a happy hour. The ambiance is nice and relaxed. Space is open with a bar and seating while the local chickens run in and out. Lastly I'll have to mention the entertainment because he made our evening. If the business page reads the reviews please give a shout out to Kenny! We were able to sit next to the stage during his set and not only is he a great musician and artist but such a warm human being. Thank you Kenny for the chat after your set, hope to see you at our next Nalu's visit.

    Drink menu including happy hour pricing
    Cassandra S.

    A favorite that drew us back! We came back for happy hour for their amazing happy hour mai tai with the lilikoi foam. They were good as ever. We also decided to try the happy hour appetizers - seared ahi and crab cakes. The crab cakes were pretty good, though a bit on the dry side. The seared ahi was seared perfectly and the sauce was a great compliment. The staff was friendly as ever. We kept checking in on our drinks and the manager ended up checking for us and getting them when she noticed we were waiting. The hostess was quick in getting orders in and getting us seated as quickly as possible. The busboys were also very prompt in removing plates and checking in as well.

    Pancakes
    Roxanne L.

    This place was so delicious that we were mad at ourselves for coming here the last day of our trip. Open seating area where you order before sitting, great customer service, and overall fun environment. We got the lobster roll, mahi mahi, and the pancakes and everyone's plates were empty before we left. One of the best places we ate at on the island.

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    Ask the Community - Nalu's South Shore Grill

    Do they have malasadas?

    No but there is a Home Maid bakery in the same shopping area that does carry them

    Are there gluten free menu options available?

    They didn't have a separate menu, we had to ask questions about what we can take out to make it gluten free

    Do you actually require proof of Covid vaccination? Even though the CDC says now you can still catch Covid and pass it being vaccinated.

    We were there in January. There were no mask or vax requirements

    Do they take reservations?

    We were there Sep/Oct '21 and at that time they were not taking reservations. I believe they open at 11, close at 2, stop seating at 1:30 and then reopen at 4 for dinner. The dinner menu has more selections and is a little more expensive. Work your… 

    When is last call for dinner?

    Is this restaurant open? We tried to visit on 7/29 and it was shut down for health code violations

    Nalu's is open now. The reason for the closure was the freezer broke.

    Is there a way to do takeout that doesn't involve waiting in a 30-45 minute line (as they don't seem to pick up their phone)?

    Grab a seat at the bar when you get there

    Do we need to make reservations for dinner?

    They don't take reservations! Great place though!!

    Hello! Do you accommodate special events like after wedding brunch? Thank you!

    Go to their website, they do special events

    Are they still closed?

    They weren't as of last week :(

    When is Nalu's reopening? we miss them!

    They're open now!

    How can I book a table?

    No booking. It's counter order and open seating. Very casual

    Can someone tell me the ingredients for their Superman Martini? It's one of the signature drinks.

    Vodka shaken with fresh lime, pineapple, mango purée, and chili pepper water. "Li hing mui rim"

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