Totally surprised by the OUTSTANDING service and FABULOUS dinner at Wolfgang Pucks spago restaurant…read morein Wailea Hawaii. Ambience was noisy because of many parties going on but still wonderful

Spago is our special place. My husband and I celebrated our wedding here three years ago, and we've…read morereturned every year since for our anniversary. It has become part of our story, and every visit continues to feel just as meaningful and memorable as the first. The setting is absolutely stunning. Between the beautifully designed interior and the outdoor seating overlooking the beach in front of the Four Seasons, it creates one of the most romantic date-night settings on Maui. The food never misses the mark. We started with an English pea soup that was exquisitely seasoned and beautifully balanced. I followed with the Broiled Miso Marinated Walu, tender, delicate, mildly sweet, served with sesame sauce and crisp cucumbers that added the perfect contrast. The rack of lamb was juicy, tender, and cooked perfectly. Dessert was unforgettable: the "Spikey Lemon" calamansi cake with yuzu curd and crunchy meringue, plus freshly baked donuts that arrived crispy, warm, and drenched in a divine chocolate sauce. Pure heaven. But what truly sets Spago apart, and what makes each visit unique, is the front-of-house staff. Over the years we've been lucky enough to be served by both Jeb and Mikayla. Jeb was also our waiter on our wedding night, which made seeing him again feel especially meaningful. He has a rare gift: he makes guests feel genuinely special. His knowledge of the menu is remarkable, he reads the flow of a meal perfectly, and he is charming, funny, and effortlessly attentive without ever being overbearing. What keeps us coming back isn't just the food or the atmosphere. it's the impeccable hospitality. One moment we'll never forget: on our wedding night, after I mentioned I was Austrian, Jeb surprised us with a Kaiserschmarrn. It was unexpected, thoughtful, and one of those gestures that instantly lets you know you're more than just another table. You're valued. Thank you to the front-of-house staff, thank you to the kitchen, and thank you, Wolfgang Puck, for creating a place that has become such an important part of our lives. We'll keep coming back.

I ordered the mahi mahi and it was unbelievably delightful. For a fair price of $40, I was…read moreimpressed with how juicy and flavorful it was without being overcooked. The macadamia nut crust brought out an Incredible yet subtle nutty flavor. Accompanied by soft mashed potatoes and steamed asparagus stalks, served in a creamy lemon butter sauce with capers, this entree was remarkable. If it were socially acceptable to lick a plate clean after finishing my meal, I would have done exactly that. Incredible rustic ambiance and speedy service brought this experience to the next level. Kudos to Cafe O'lei for making my last meal in Maui one to remember. Keep up the great work.

Cafe O'Lei at the Plantation was one of the highlights of our Maui trip. The setting is absolutely…read morebeautiful, with lush tropical surroundings, mountain views, and a relaxed island atmosphere that makes you want to linger. It's the perfect blend of casual and upscale. The food was outstanding. We ordered the mahi mahi and the swordfish, and both were cooked perfectly--fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The cocktails were equally impressive and some of the best we've had on the island. Be sure to save room for dessert because the malasadas were incredible, especially with the three different dipping sauces. What really sets this place apart for families is everything beyond the food. There were ducks, geese, koi, and other animals roaming the plantation grounds, which kept the kids entertained before and after dinner. Combined with the friendly, attentive service, Cafe O'Lei delivered a memorable dining experience that we'd recommend to anyone visiting Maui. We can't wait to come back!

My girlfriend and I have been here a handful of times and it never disappoints…read more It is pretty pricey, but welcome to Maui. They are of the same company as Gather down in Wailea, and the menu reflects that. It is a high-end ingredient and creation experience. So far, we have had the curry, Mac nut mahi, fried chicken sandwich, fried noodle dish, and wonton appetizer...everything has been top-notch. We did try the crab pizza which seemed like an aberration to everything else. Definitely do not order that. Cocktails were pretty great too. Service is solid. If I had to nitpick, you are paying high dollars but the ambience is not quite the same as a four-star hotel or Gather. I mean, it is a general store...so there is a slight value to price mismatch. The setting and ambience is very inexpensive, but everything else is expensive, but the dishes deliver. All in all, this is a place that deserves repeat visits. Each time we try something different, it is fantastic. Next time, I can't wait to try the lobster cream pasta. Just like Gather, the menu is not huge. Once you go a few times, you have the gist of what it's about. If you're a foodie, you're looking to move onto other experiences versus to keep going to the same place.

Food, vibe, art, love the old building, service is Aloha!!…read moreWorth the trip Upcountry. ***************************************(******

The food here at Liliha Bakery was delicious! My family and I went for the first time on our trip…read morethere in June. We all got something different to eat, and shared a little bit to taste. We also got a few desserts to bring back home with us. I will be going back here on our next trip to Hawaii!

This place deserves nothing but 5 stars!! I think it was the best pancakes I've ever had. The…read morefrench toast, garlic fried rice, and of course the buttered rolls were all to die for as well. The curry was alright. The prices are great, I felt like they deserved to make what they were charging. There is plenty of parking. This is a bakery so you can just take a pastry to go or you can wait to sit down at the counter and order food to eat there. I'd definitely recommend doing both. If you go during off times you'll have a better chance of not needing to wait for a seat. Come here for the pancakes!!

To be honest, I used to think Merriman's was a little overrated but we decided to give the happy…read morehour a try and left very impressed. We came on a Sunday around 3:00pm and were seated right away without reservations. From the happy hour menu, we ordered the Schezuan Green Beans, Hapa Poke, and Fish Tacos. We also ordered the Tako with Bread, French Onion Soup, and the Chicken Laulau pot pie from the regular dinner menu. Our favorites were the Tako with Bread (like an Octopus Escargot), Green Beans (we always get this at Moku's too) and the Chicken Laulau pot pie (they only had a few available, definitely get this if you love Laulau/squid luau). Definitely recommend coming for a solid happy hour menu meal!

I had been wanting to try their late night prime rib special ($30!). It was so delicious and I…read morewould definitely go back for more! I hope it stays. We also got the mushroom ravioli, which my partner enjoyed but I could go without. We were seated next to a rowdy table, which was unfortunate. It was hard to have a conversation or think straight. However, this is not the restaurant's fault and parties are allowed to have their fun. Besides that, the ambience was nice. We sat outside. Service was ok. She seemed a little busy for us and when she arrived to give us waters, she said she would give us more time to settle in rather than asking or offering to let us place our drink order. She darted off to the next table, but we were able to get her back for the drinks. After that, the remainder of the time was fine. It's a restaurant in our neighborhood and will likely return.

Have you ever been to a place that had such a great cocktail menu that you had to try at least five…read moreofferings in one sitting? Me neither until Sheryl took us to Moku Kitchen. As someone who likes simple old fashioneds, their drink menu was enticing. Monkeypod Mai Tai, No Kai Oi, Bartender's Special, Deschutes Black Butte, Hop Island Beer, Housemade Ginger Beer, Pear Pressure, and a Wahine Noho Mauna. $88 before tax. Great number. Had we not eaten our weight in dim sum for brunch, we probably would have shared some bites here. The menu looked promising. Great place for sips. Such an amazing place that even the server knew Sheryl. You can tell it's a great place.

Moku Kitchen is a New American bar and restaurant located in SALT Kaka'ako, and I first went in…read more2023; absolutely loved their food, mainly their thin crust pizzas. Recently, they brought back their daily Late Night Happy Hour so I recently went back with a friend for dinner. Their Happy Hour deals for $13 pizzas and 50% appetizers/small bites are pretty economical. For 4 items, we averaged $20/person prior to tax or tip which was pretty nice. Now, in terms of food, I was disappointed because each item wasn't as good as I remembered it to be. The truffle pizza lacked the cheese pull, the crusts for both pizzas seemed super hard, and the food felt lukewarm. It didn't feel like it was freshly made to order. Maybe we came at a bad time, but I don't think dinner that night was that great. The only redeeming factor was the affordability and great service, which made the subpar experience sting a little less.

Review 45 (2026)…read more Breakfast We chose Ala carte at this time. I had Classic Egg Benedicts, loved and enjoyed Poached egg hollandaise sauce over, underneath crispy toasted English muffins. My husband ordered Kahala thin pancakes with maple syrup. We shared. Coffee big pot was on the table, served enough for 2 of us. We were enjoying having breakfast outside the terrace looking at the ocean. So relaxing and feel peaceful. Server was very nice and helpful. Thank you so much. We will be back during staying until 8/23.

A friend was staying at the Kahala and asked to meet for brunch. When you live in this island, I…read morerarely eat at a hotel but to accommodate I decided why not and see what they have to offer. I self parked which was quite easy. When you're driving in to the location it is the driveway to the right before entering g the grand entrance. The restaurant is below ground level and you can enter it from the steps to the right of the main entrance to the hotel. The view is stunning as always. Everyone from the hostess to the waiters and waitresses were all kind and helpful. We went directly to the food that was offered. They had prime roast and omelette station. There was one person working it on a Sunday so the line was quite long. Possibly two people for a weekend brunch might help more. The food wasn't anything extra nor were the selections. We were quite discouraged for what they charge and what you get. Hotel food is a lot like airline food, however it would be great to have better choices. As I said, the view is what you're paying for and the service. Kahala hotel isn't what is used to and had lost a lot of that splendor and top of the line classy feel. I didn't take any food pictures but I'm sure you can find a lot with other yelp reviews.

It was a very nice birthday dinner. Appetizers and drinks were perfect and the steak was cooked…read moreperfectly and very tender. Was full so did not order desert but was brought out a complimentary slice of cake that after one bite could not say no to. Thank you for ending my vacation on a high note. Sorry I took pics but not at any good angles and would not do them justice.

I had a memorable birthday dinner experience at the Stripsteak Waikiki last night. All staff were…read morevery friendly and nice, plus dinner was excellent and romantic ambiance. The manager, Douglas was knowledgeable about all foods, and he served us amazing pineapple sorbet dessert at the table. I highly recommend the wonderful restaurant to everyone.

Most restaurant reviews are corporate fluff, but this place actually gets the fundamentals right :)…read morereal hospitality without the fake, scripted nonsense. The staff here is genuinely easy-going, funny, and attentive without hovering. Massive personal shoutout to Randy and Madison :3 I have a weirdly specific fascination with having tons of fresh mint in my drinks, and instead of treating it like an annoying off-menu hassle, they owned the request and happily kept it coming. That kind of effortless, 10/10 service is rare. Randy and Madison turned a simple dinner into one of the actual highlights of this trip. If you want great food backed by people who actually care about doing their jobs well, come here

Overall: Good food but not a comfortable environment to linger (details below)…read more Food: Pasta was perfectly cooked, al dente. Very rich and filling. Well-flavored. I enjoyed the pasta. Space: Crowded. We made a reservation so we got an indoor table. The sun was shining on us the entire time and it got uncomfortably hot. The window didn't seem to have a tint and the window shade gave little to no coverage in the spot we were at. It made me not want to make room for dessert. Service: Attentive. I liked the informational experience when the cacio e pepe is cooked in front of you. The only thing that bothered me was I wished one of the workers would wear a headband and wipe his sweat with a towel versus the back of his hands before handling plates and food. Price: Average price for a touristy neighborhood.

We were in Pearl city and did a little shopping at Walmart and we got very hungry so we decided to…read moredrive around and we found this restaurant. We both ordered the ribeye steak, mashed potato, asparagus and fried rice. Both ribeye steaks were cooked to the exact doneness. The size of the ribeye steak was pretty big. Luckily I was very hungry so I finished my steak. The asparagus was very delicious and the mashed potato was very delicious too. Our server, Elijah did an excellent job answering any questions and was very attentive to what we ordered. When the meals came in. He even asked to double check the doneness of the steak by cutting it right down the middle and it was cooked to perfection. I don't remember the last time I went to a steak restaurant other than my birthday, so it's very rare to go to a restaurant and order steak. So this was a large treat to me. The restaurant had a very nice atmosphere with the lighting dim and the music very soft. This restaurant was very busy luckily we just wanted a seating for two even though they asked if we had a reservation and we didn't so we got lucky.

We recently went to Little Joe's Steakhouse on Nimitz for a going-away dinner for a friend. Our…read morereservation was for 5:00 p.m., during the restaurant's advertised happy hour, which runs until 7:00 p.m. Before arriving, we had looked at the happy hour menu online and assumed those selections would be available during that time. We were seated in the dining room and ordered drinks, but no one mentioned that happy hour was restricted to a different seating area. It was only after we received the dinner menus, noticed the happy hour selections were missing, and specifically asked our waiter about them that we were told the happy hour menu could not be ordered in the dining area. By then, we had already ordered our drinks at full price. I think this is something the restaurant should make much clearer on its website and during the reservation and seating process. If a 5:00 p.m. reservation places guests in an area where the advertised happy hour does not apply, that should be disclosed before they are seated, or at minimum before they begin ordering. The difference affects not only price, but also the food selections available and the overall dining experience. Our group was actually a little stumped by the regular dinner menu because the options were much more limited than what we had been looking at online. I asked specifically about the Scallops Dynamite because I do not tolerate spicy food well. I told our waiter that I did not like spicy food, and he explained that the dynamite sauce could be served on the side and that the scallops themselves were basically seasoned with seeds. Unfortunately, even without the sauce, the scallops were extremely spicy. I could barely eat them. The heat was intense enough that I drank my entire glass of water and then much of my daughter's trying to cool my mouth. When the waiter came back and asked how everything was, I told him directly that I could not eat the scallops because they were far too spicy. He smiled and walked away. There was no offer to replace them, remake them without the spicy seasoning, suggest another entrée, or even acknowledge that the dish was not what I had been led to expect. That was probably the most disappointing part of the experience. At a restaurant at this price point, where many items are à la carte, I would expect the staff to be more attentive to whether a guest can actually enjoy the meal, especially after the guest specifically asked about the spice level before ordering. There was also a smaller moment that reflected the overall lack of attention to detail. Our guest of honor arrived wearing two leis, and the waiter immediately said, "Happy Birthday." He had to correct him and explain that he was actually leaving the islands. A more polished approach would have been something simple like, "Are we celebrating anything special tonight?" It could just as easily have been a birthday, promotion, retirement, anniversary, or farewell. I dine out and travel frequently, so I understand that not every meal or service interaction will be perfect. But several things missed the mark here, and together they changed what should have been a special farewell dinner. We will not be returning, but I do hope management takes the feedback constructively, particularly regarding clearer disclosure of the happy hour seating restrictions and how staff respond when a guest clearly cannot eat the dish they ordered. My advice for first time diners is ask where you will be seated if you're hoping for a full menu option during happy hour. The website is misleading.