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    Three's Bar & Grill

    3.9 (2.8k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Lilikoi Lady
    Anastacia S.

    The bartenders are great here! I got the Lilikoi Lady, and it is such as refreshing drink (strong and not too sweet). Just the right amount of tropical. The kalua pork nachos are amazing. The meat is so tender and juicy! The chips remind me of the kind you get in Mexico, that are actually thick and crispy and not the thin chips that you typically see in restaurants.

    Bbq Kalua Pork Quesadilla
    Margo F.

    We sat on the patio as most of it is covered. Personally we like to watch people and activity, so if you want quiet you might sit inside. We just missed happy hour (3-6). But their prices are still Reasonable. I got the fish taco, I'd honestly go back just for it! Ut was a nice piece of fish coconut crusted with some slaw in a corn tortilla. I thoroughly enjoyed it! We also ordered the pork belly which was 3 large pieces, some slaw and sauce. Very tasty and what you would hope for with pork belly. Lastly we shared the bbq pork quesadilla. It was 4 pieces and we were kind of full by that point. The pork was great! The sauce was too sweet for me, but easy to remove. It was a great visit and we would go back on another visit. Our server was also prompt and helpful.

    pina colada
    Madison B.

    We came here to experience part of their happy hour. The drinks were okay as they were not that strong, I wish they were stronger. The food was good, the hurricane fries were not my favorite but the kalua pork nachos and coconut shrimp were good! I tried part of the ginger fish and it was very tasty!

    Garlic Noodles
    Traci F.

    This place is located in the Kihei Triangle. Parking can be tricky but we found a space right in front at 7:30 on a Saturday night. They were pretty busy but we were seated right away. Reservations are recommended. They have seating indoor and outside on their patio. It's a fairly large, open venue with high ceilings. They have a full bar. We came for the all-day happy hour special for Kamaaina only. Appetizers, sushi, and drinks are on the menu. We ordered Mai Tais, spicy tuna roll, kalua pork nachos, garlic noodles, and coconut shrimp. The drinks were yummy and made well. The food tasted great and the portions were generous. It's nice that they have a menu that only locals can order from anytime of the day. Mahalo Three's for taking care of us!

    Chocolate Martini. Yum
    Cyn T.

    We always enjoy coming to Threes when we're in town. Whitney was our server. I was amazed at how well she maneuvered so many tables with such grace and expertise. Thank you Whitney! All of the food was good! Those hot wings were spicier than I thought they'd be, but they were good. We will be back! Thank you!

    Ready for sushi
    Kate N.

    Love the place and the vibe. Crazy fresh fish and overall really good food In addition to sushi we tried the Kahlua pork quesadilla, coconut shrimp, garlic noods. We came back to happy hour twice for the hamachi sashimi. Sat inside by the bar and had prompt and attentive service.

    Happy Hour Menu - avoid the drinks!
    Cassandra S.

    Had such a good first experience, we came back again. This time, we were seated on a completely empty patio at the worst table possible, near a newly constructed little add on to the building that they were worried about structurally during our 30 minutes there with at least 3 people coming to look at it and hovering around us. The next few groups got the better seating along the edges at tables that weren't in high traffic areas, slammed against a wall. Our waitress, wow. Disgraceful. Maria I believe? She showed disgust at our order and was the most unfriendly waitress we have ever had. We ate as quickly as possible, slammed our drinks (they were actually just water, absolutely no flavor or color for a margarita), and got out in under 30 minutes we were SOOOO uncomfortable. The quesadilla was still amazing and the kalua pork nachos were good too. Everything else has 98% room for improvement - structurally, professionally, beverages, everything. We will not be back after that one.

    Dianna C.

    Great outdoor space in the back and friendly service. We went for happy hour! The food was good and plenty to fill us up.

    Chickens visit
    Shane W.

    Triple D went here so had to try it. Good food and service was good. Sat outside cause...well you're in Maui so why wouldn't ya. Good place to try.

    Kalua Pork Quesadilla
    Pete S.

    You'll find them in the Kīhei Kalama Village. I went for their happy hour and sat right at the bar. Great service and welcoming atmosphere. They were also featured on Diners, Drive Ins and Dives! Make sure to try my favorites on their happy hour menu. Kalua Pork Quesadilla - bbq sauce, jack cheese, asian peanut slaw, cilantro aioli, pineapple chutney Panko Crusted Ahi Roll - avocado, cucumber, curry beurre blanc, unagi glaze, tobiko Southside Mai Tai -white rum, pineapple, guava, lime, dark rum float

    Mai tai happy hour!
    George R.

    Back to one of our favorite spots on Maui with the bes Happy Hour all day for Kamaaina! Once again got Jerry as our server awesome service very attentive and checking up on his customers. One of the customers didn't tip him as we noticed he was attentive to all his customers how can you not tip after him serving you all night? Reminder tip your server even if you feel the service wasn't exceptional at least tip accordingly! Jerry is awesome we made sure we tipped him for his awesome service! Mahalos Jerry!

    Ramen Souo
    Geronimo T.

    Stopped at this location before our beach adventures on the south side. We happen to find parking on the street, we got lucky! Walked a block to get to this restaurant. We were greeted and seated at a location near the bar. I forgot her name, she was the sweetest person ever. She was a bartender and playing waitress at the same time that morning. She took our order immediately, we ordered Ramen Soup and a loco moco plate. Received all within the 10 minute mark. Service was fast! Kudos to the cooks. Took a bite out of both entrees. They were both delicious! Rice was fresh with hot gray flowing and sunny side up eggs were on par. The ramen was warm and tasty as well. The broth was fullfilling. No complaints on the food and Service. All was excellent. Our bartender/waitress did and exceptional job. I asked her questions about the road to hana as well as WHALE adventures excursions. I stated we booked $49.99 excursion to see whales on the quicksilver boat. She gave us insights to sit in the back and what to watch out for. Her character is what a restaurant should have, friendly, outgoing and funny. I wish I got her name. Big Kudos to her! Overall, this is Kihei's Hidden Gem by the coast. Good food and Great customer service. Stop by, you won't be dissapointed. :)

    Maricar P.

    We love coming to Three's Bar & Grill for happy hour whenever we're in Maui! The atmosphere is always fun and relaxed, especially hanging out outside on the patio. It's such a great spot to unwind, grab drinks, and enjoy the Maui vibe. The service has also been consistently great every time we've visited... Always friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Definitely one of our go-to spots when we're on the island.

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    Food and service were excellent. Our server Kim is super sweet and attentive. Would definitely recommend coming here.

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    Awesome place and great deals definitely best place to eat and drink on a budget in Maui

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    Happy hour is the best. I've gone here 3 times and every time it was consistent with good service, good food, good vibes.

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    Salmon was amazing! The outdoor seating was peaceful and our server was great. Would definitely recommend

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    Ask the Community - Three's Bar & Grill

    Are there gluten free options available?

    Yes. Sushi!

    Do you have outdoor seating?

    They have nice outside seating

    Is there a actual bar with stools? Or is it all dining and tables?

    Yes there is a bar area inside

    Are you guys only serving one type of ramen or are you serving all of them?

    Just our signature ramen right now :)

    Can I get food delivered?

    Food is available for delivery on DoorDash and Hopper!

    Are you guys accepting the restaurant card?

    Yes we are !

    Can you guys upload photos of your NEW updated menu please?

    I have uploaded screen shots of them to the photo/menus section. They're black background with white text. Mahalos

    Google still says Restaurant is closed is that true or is Yelp wrong?

    We're officially open. Come join us for Happy hour 3pm-6pm or dinner from 3pm-9pm. Mahalos

    Has anyone heard when Threes is opening? It seems like they are the only restaurant in the triangle not open, are they waiting for the tourists to come back? Us locals need a fix.

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    Are there gluten free ramen options available?

    Unfortunately not. Our ramen noodles are all 4 generation Iwamoto family noodles, all wheat based.

    Do you have Vegetarian options (more than one choice)?

    We have a few different veggie sushi rolls. We can do our lettuce wraps or stir fry easily can be subbed with tofu. A few entree salads that could be served with today or on there own. I hope this helps. Have a great day.… 

    What days is there live music for dinner?

    Every night on our front patio except Thursday, which is salsa night in the lounge. So every night essentially.

    Do they offer a kamaaina discount? If so what percentage off?

    We offer 10% off all non-discounted food for kamaainas😀

    Can you get the happy hour to go?

    No, but if you don't finish your happy hour food and want to pack it up to go nobody will object!

    Do they have any Paleo/Keto entrées i.e. high fat low carb moderate protein, and if so do they come with salads and/or vegetables?

    I can't answer for certain but they have all sorts of fresh food there and the staff is very open to substituting whatever it is you want so I can't imagine it would be a problem...within reason

    Can I use the Dining Advantage coupon for breakfast? This would be on a weekday. "Enjoy 25% off the TOTAL BILL"

    Yes!

    Can you use the 20% Yelp Check-In offer during Happy Hour?

    Not applicable for happy hour items(they're already 50% off). But you can use it during happy hour for lunch items from 3pm to 4pm, and dinner items from 9pm to 10pm. Hope this helps as it can be a bit confusing.

    How old is this establishment?

    Three's Bar and Grill opened in February of 2010.

    Do they have gift cards?

    Yes. Any amount you wish.

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