13 Best Bars near Wailea

“The birdcage area is absolutely cool and stunning, but the dining experience was just okay - we went there for drinks/light dinner one evening. Our waiter was very friendly, but he forgot our drinks and a meal item. We received 1/3 meal item prior to our drinks and started eating. When we finally caught our waiter’s attention, we asked for the drinks and he admitted he had forgotten to put them in. When the drinks did finally arrive, we were waiting for two other items. When we asked about the food, we learned that one item was coming and the other had also been forgotten. We had almost finished the drink when the remaining food came - overall, not a great experience. We were also shocked that the $28 chicken skewers were literally two 2-inch pieces of chicken and a 2 short pieces of green onions on two 8-inch skewers. That was absolutely insane pricing. We did not return.“

“We booked the premium seating and had a wonderful time! Everyone working there was super nice and friendly. Especially our server Joe, who was kind and super attentive. When my daughter said she felt a little cold, he brought her a warm towel to keep cozy. That really made us feel cared for.
The drinks were tasty, the food was fresh and delicious. And there was a lot of it! We definitely didn’t leave hungry. The show was so fun, with dancing, chanting, and the fire performance. Our kids loved it, and they still talk about Chief Mana and his fire tricks!
Before the show, there were fun things to do like lawn games, hula dancing, temporary tattoos, and photos. The neck pieces they gave us before seating were beautiful and well made. We also would recommend the photograph service. It's $50/photo if I recall correctly, but the quality and keepsake value made it totally worth it.
The sunset view was absolutely stunning!
One small issue is that when we changed our date, the staff mentioned that our original table would be changed to a different number with not much explanation on what that really meant. When we got there I realized that it was still premium seating, but now second row, and the table in front of us blocked a lot of the view especially for the little ones. Lots of time they had to stand or move to see the stage, which wasn’t ideal. If they could arrange the seating better so every premium seat has a clear view, it’d be perfect.
Overall, we had a wonderful night full of good food, great service, and fun entertainment. Would totally recommend!“

“A fabulous spot... actually the best kava lounge I've been to anywhere. Awesome variety, great music and chill atmosphere.“

“We got screwed over by a bike rental company so we had to kill about 90 minutes before we could get the next rental. This place saved the day, they open at 10am, served some strong drinks at what was the best price we paid anywhere in Maui and were very welcoming. Maybe the Aloha spirit isn't dead yet. Thank you so much!“

“We had an impromptu pop-in for a couple of drinks on a quiet afternoon before dinner in Wailea. Our server, Brant, was attentive and friendly. Drinks are made with fresh ingredients, not overloaded with sugar syrup, which is what we prefer. The chill and modern atmosphere was welcome after a busy day of activities. We didn't order food, so we have no ratings for that.“

“Amazing service, food, drinks and sunset views. Kai Bar is a hidden gem in Wailea located at the AC hotel. We came back on a second night because we had such an amazing experience and sunset views. I highly recommend the Chicken Katsu sandwich and the Kai sliders. The servers did such a wonderful job both nights.“

“We had a wonderful time sitting at the lobby lounge watching the hula dancer and singer over drinks and sushi. The singer really amazed us with his wonderful voice our whole table could not get over how great he was. We could have stayed and listened to him sing all night. We asked and he said he could be found on Spotify as Hoaka. That music is him with another guy and it’s not exactly the same as what he was doing solo. I wish I could find a playlist of just him and what he was singing during the hula show. It was so good! Everybody we encountered from the hostesses to guys clearing tables to the manager, everybody was just so sweet. Our waitress was not that friendly but everybody else made up for it. It was my sisters birthday and we just loved our time there. The drinks, alcoholic and non, were very good. Sushi was great. It’s a beautiful resort with the ocean view and breeze coming through. There was a guy that came and blew the conch before going to light torches around the resort. We wanted to keep listening to the singer so we didn’t follow him. Definitely would recommend lobby lounge and would come back again!“

“staff is amazing food and drinks are 100 percent 😋“

“Lovely cocktail bar that conveniently converts into a small club later at night. When we stopped by there were barely any folks and within 30 mins that place was buzzing with locals and tourists alike. The cocktails here were fabulous and wish we could stay longer but the music was too loud to even sit and have a drink. While its a cool spot it is not my vibe but I will stop by for cocktails for sure. Cheers!“

“What a lovely little restaurant with amazing vegan ramen soup and delicious mochi dessert. We loved it! Beautiful and friendly folks! So enjoyable! Mahalo!“

“Our server, Isaiah, was most helpful with the menu choices. We had the roasted beet salad and the Steak and Frites. We asked for the steak to be cooked medium plus, but it came out less than medium and had to be sent back to be cooked further. Other than that, it was a delicious meal in a great location.“

“The luau at gilligans was absolutely amazing!! The staff is an amazing group of people, very friendly and inviting, the luau was interactive and at the end we felt like old friends! The food was plentiful and amazing and the drinks were even more so!! Would recommend if you’re looking for a smaller more intimate luau.“

“What a fantastic performance Brenton put on with Mulligan's Magic Show! I had heard about this show from another family we met while horseback riding one day on our trip to Maui and we literally altered our Road to Hana day to be back in time for this show... and we were SO GLAD we did! It was the perfect evening and a nice break away from just seeing the beauty of nature. Brenton was funny, engaging, family friendly, and full of energy but he was also SO talented with his magic! I have a 21 and 18 year old and they were so impressed, laughing most of the night. We caught a couple of his tricks on video and posted them and our Facebook friends were in awe too! This show is WELL worth your time and money, and Mulligans offered fantastic dinner options too. Go see the show if you get the chance - you won't regret it! It's truly... well, "magical". :)“