Delicious. Great view, nice staff. We had the pistachio crusted ahi & the special, Hawaiian sea bass w fennel, polenta & asparagus. We shared, both were awesome. We had pineapple upside down cake w macadamia nut ice cream- best we ever had- yummy
(5)
Suzi D.
Excellent food, amazing waitress, and half off wine Wednesday. What more could you ask for? The view was nice. We were able to see the sunset from our table. The bread and butter was great! I had the special seafood chowder which exceeded my expectations. My husband loved the Mac and cheese. We received a pineapple upside down cake for dessert which was very good. The Carmel was exquisite!
(5)
Brett H.
While the Pineapple Grill is not seaside like so many of its competitors, it makes up for it in ambiance, unbeatable cuisine, and 5-star service. We went on a Wednesday, so they were having their "Wine Wednesday" event where select bottles are half off. There were probably over 100 wines. Our server seemed to know about all of them. A major plus when you're having a hard time deciding. All of the food was delicious - Definitely try the mac and cheese! In my mind, what set this restaurant apart from the rest and completely made up for it not being seaside was the service; from before we arrived to the day after we had dined. The morning prior to our reservation, someone called, confirmed our reservation, and ensured we knew how to get there. While we were there, our server and her wait staff team treated us like Hawaiian royalty (a hard thing to come by this day in age). The day after, someone called to ensure we had a pleasant experience. The next time I'm in Maui, the Pineapple Grill is definitely on my 'to-do' list. Don't miss out!
(5)
David M.
Less than impressed with the overall experience here. For what is supposed to be a nicer restaurant near the top resorts on Maui the menu, preparation and service left me wanting more, especially for the price. The place deserves 3 stars but don't set your expectations high.
(3)
Rick R.
FYI - this is the same restaurant as the plantation house (or at least the same owners) There is nothing particularly wrong with it - just nothing especially right either. Food is acceptable - service is fine, but it's way overpriced for what you get. We spent $70 on lunch for two - comprised of two sandwiches and some fries for our kid. Menu is fairly cliche for Maui. pistachio fish app was OK, but also $18 when it should have been $12 at best.
(2)
Latrika L.
Good food with good service just not great. The bread and butter is off the chain good. The food is okay nothing special. We ate here twice...had the mahi, monchong, pork chop....and we had a fish special. The pork was awful...other dishes okay there are just better places to eat with better prices....
(3)
Pauline M.
Our evening here could've started better. The hostess was the first person we encountered and wished she could wear a smile and be friendly! Our waiter Corey was knowledgeable about the food and wine menu both. He was attentive. Although it would've be nice if he told us about the extra $2 salad split charge even though it was only $2. We both had the pistachio wasabi pea crusted ahi steak which was perfect. The accompaniment was roasted shiitake, coconut scented forbidden rice (so creamy) and kale. The wasabi sauce was excellent for the ahi but the shoyu was just a bit too sweet. The bottle of Camus Conundrum paired great with our meal. All and all, it was a very pleasant evening. We hope they'll have a different or friendlier hostess when we return next time.
(5)
Brad R.
Really struggled with what to rate this restaurant, went between a 3 and 4. Im a pinch you can expect great service and decent food. We tried going to the Gazebo but the line was 30 deep and didn't want to wait an hour and a half in it. Wife had the fish tacos which were good, fish was tasty but was lacking any type of sauce. I had the burger, ordered it medium, it looked great but was dry. The french fries were hot and very good. Our waitress was really the highlight. She was 5 stars for sure even though she has only been wit them a couple of months. The dinner dishes look good on the yelp photos and I would like to have tried mac and cheese. Again, in a pinch great place to go, but with so many other great choices....
(3)
Nancy M.
Worst service . We sat at the bar and even after asking for water twice, I had to ask the bus person. No one asked about our food (that was cold), if we wanted another drink or dessert. Too many other nice places around.
(2)
Brandon A.
We decided to come here after our whale watching cruise canceled because of the waves. Lucky it did! The service was amazing which was a standout for me. We sat outside on the terrace overlooking the beautiful valley and golf course. You can also see the water from the edge if you're lucky enough to get a seat by the rail We had Israel for a waiter. He was very attentive and helpful with the menu. Not only that but was a great guy and wasn't just in it for the tip, which he rightfully received. The food was good quality as most nicer restaurants in Maui. Appetizers were especially good. They have the best French bread which comes out steaming hot with Pesto Butter. Worth the trip alone!
(5)
Peter I.
What's not to love here? The space is beautiful and the staff is spot on. Gorgeous setting in the bay course, you walk into a huge bar and feel at home! Mai tai for sure and a wine list that is impressive. Our server was Caesar and we went with all his recco's. Ribs (10 stars if possible), fish tacos, won-toms filled with pork and macadamia nuts....very very good! And a little curry chicken, delish! I hear breakfast is great, so I'll be back for that! And btw, that crazy pineapple upside down deal is nuts!!!! Crazy good like you all have said.
(5)
Giang P.
We was here for dinner last night and order: -Scallops appetizer -pork chop -filet migon -rib eye -side of Mac n cheese Each plates averages between $35-$45 and so we expected more. Everything was good but I'd definitely got better for that price. The Mac n cheese is probably the best plate ironically. There plenty of other places that I would rather go to.
(3)
Jesse E.
Pineapple Grill was a very nice place to have lunch with my wife. Our server was on point, very courteous and friendly. The burger I had was delicious and the Pineapple upside down cake dessert was excellent.
(5)
Tomas P.
Great view, great service, and great food. We were lucky to visit on a Wine Wednesday when select bottles are 50% off. The service was terrific and we enjoyed the food a lot. We had the ribeye, the macadamia nut mahimahi, and the pineapple upside down dessert. It was all really good and I'd go back again.
(5)
Travis I.
***BREAKFAST REVIEW*** Am I already a huge fan of this establishment? Yes. Have I been coming here for over 15 years? Yes. Is it expensive? Kinda. To be honest, I don't know who is at the helm of the kitchen, these days. However, the changes made since my last visit in 2012 were pleasant changes, to say the least. The herb aioli-esque butter that now accompanies the bread basket is wicked awesome. ( yelp.com/biz_photos/pine… ) Herbaceous without being offensive, salty, and creamy. It was so good we must have consumed five ramekins of the stuff during one sitting. It shouldn't go without mentioning that they have brought back the Portuguese Bean Soup for both lunch AND dinner. Whoo hoo!!! Combined with the aforementioned bread and herb butter?... Few things on this planet are as good. BREAKFAST?!? Hell yeah! The Eggs Benedict--whether eaten on the lovely patio or taken home and eaten on your balcony--totally kick ass! The eggs are cooked flawlessly, with plenty of runny yolky goodness. Whoever is in charge of making the Hollandaise deserves a pat on the back, also... The body and consistency of the sauce was PERFECT. I rarely see Hollandaise made with such finesse. The canadian bacon was good, as was the muffin, but the sauce and egg cookery were second to none. BRAVO! ( yelp.com/biz_photos/pine… ) The Eggs Benny was SO good, I think I had it three times during my 8-day visit to the island. With BEAUTIFUL VIEWS of the Kapalua Golf Course ( yelp.com/biz_photos/pine… ), a great selection of breakfast items (a large menu without being obnoxious or overwhelming), and pleasant staff, Pineapple Grill is one of my favorite breakfast spots on the northwest side of the island.
(4)
Dan D.
Absolutely terrible! Awful food and awful service. Seriously spent $150 for a crappy dinner and crappy service. Chicken was dry, vegetables were terrible, Cesar salad was fishy. I came home and had toast with pineapple jam.....yay for that at least. Seriously, don't waste your money here unless you like to pay 5-star prices for 1-star food.
(1)
Joa K.
This place is stuck in the 90s and not in the way way that I like. I think my grandparents would probably like this place...that's not a bad thing necessarily. I am just not the right clientele for this place. Hence, I didn't really enjoy it as much. The food is very plain and uninspiring. You'd think at these costs it'd be at least interesting. I don't think the quality is bad, I just think it's boring. I thought "Pineapple Grill" was a cute and interesting name. The menu read decently. I was misled. The cheese plate appetizer wasn't bad. It's a nice order to share with a small group. Love that they mostly use local cheese (like Surfing Goat Farm cheese). The short ribs were pretty good. Though, the sauce had WAY too much ginger + sweet flavor. Cut back on that and I think this dish would be decent. Though, still just average. I have no idea why the mac n' cheese is all the rage here. It was bland and overcooked. I did not like it at all. I took 1 bite. Another bite to make sure...then I was over it. Pass! The wait service was perfectly fine. The hostess service could use a bit more work. She was perfectly nice but disorganized. We had reservations, were on-time, the restaurant was nearly empty...yet we still had to wait. I don't know why...There was no communication there. We just had to stand around until they figured their stuff out. It was awkward... I would not return on my own accord. I'd rather spend my money and time at other surrounding restaurants.
(3)
Mandy E.
We made our reservation on open table for 1000 points it said we had to eat at 8:45 pm. We arrived at 8:30 after even getting a confirmation phone call from pineapple grill . The hostess said no tables were available because the kitchen would close at 9 but encouraged us to sit at the bar. We asked for a manager who said that they wanted to give us the option. Hhhmm. Sat and the place had only four tables filled. Asked for former manager Chris K and they said he no longer worked here. Waiter showed up , pleasant and helpful , Kalua potstickers delicious with lots of shiitake mushrooms, if you don't like mushrooms, this is not for you . The ambience is always great there and the location overlooking the Kapalua tennis courts is impressive. I'm sure it was a one time "off night" as the clean up guy started vacuuming under the tables as we were having dinner. I'll have to revisit as I loved this restaurant for years!
(4)
Michael D.
We've been eating here since it was the Grill & Bar for maybe 20 years. Tonight's bar menu was horrible. My pet goat rejected the leftovers.
(1)
Jill C.
This place is very average. Way too expensive for the food. You are definitely paying for the location. My husband got the ribye and I got the scallops. Way over priced for both. The food was ok, no delicious in any way shape or form! At least the service was good.
(3)
John B.
Pineapple Grill and bar outside over looking the beautiful golf course. Had the Mac and cheese which was awesome. Lamb meat balls were great. Go check out this restaurant. Very underrated. Amazing drinks too
(4)
Trevor J.
The pineapple upside down cake is by far the reason I am rating this 4 stars. I found the rest of the food was average compared to the other restaurants we tried while in Maui. The pineapple upside down cake was so delicious, I would definitely come back... If I did it would only be for dessert.
(4)
Ryan C.
This place is incredible. Came here on a Friday and sat at their huge wrap around bar for amazing drinks and delicious appetizers. The cumber lychee Collins is my new drink. I felt like I was getting healthy and drunk at the same time. Also had the spring rolls and truffle fries, and they were equally on-point. Awesome place, can't wait to come back again next time we travel to Maui!!!
(5)
Jenn G.
We visited Pineapple Grill for lunch on a Sunday around 11:30am. Although the place was pretty empty, it took about 10 minutes before anyone greeted us. The hostess was missing from the hostess stand and while some servers saw us standing by the door, no one came to greet us and take us to a table. Once we were seated (outside), our server came to greet us and realized that we did not have menus, so he quickly brought those to us. Ordering was a breeze as Hubs and I both already knew what we wanted. We ordered the LocoMoco and the Wagyu Burger. Both were delicious! We would highly recommend these two dishes. I also got the bloody mary which I thought was just okay. It took awhile to get our check, but otherwise service was decent throughout our meal. I would come back here again, and hopefully next time I can give them 5 stars (if they improve on all the delays).
(4)
Jon E.
We were greated by a grumpy hostess, but tried to forget as we enjoyed the excellent view of Kapalua Bay and the Bay Course. Things continued to get better with a half price bottle (Wednesdays) and a respectable cheese plate. All of us were talked into the lamb or surf and turf specials, and away from fish entrees, by our waitress who sold us on their award winning beef. The lamb was pretty good, but the filets were both bad. Both my wife and mother ordered medium rare steaks and my wife got something close to medium well while my mother's was well done. She sent it back and was rewarded 25 min later with a medium well replacement and a fly-by apology from the manager. Both steaks had an odd texture and almost no flavor. We joked that they removed the bacon from some Costco frozen bacon wrapped filets. At this point my wife was ready to call it a night, but I insisted we stay for the signature pineapple upside down cake. Although the cake and ice cream that came with it were quite good, it took nearly 30 min to order and be served. Our total time in the restaurant was now over 2 hours for 3 courses with more than half of that coming after we recieved or we entrees. I am normally willing to overlook a grumpy hostess, slow service, or an overcooked dish. To have all three piled on top of each other with ambivalent management was just too much. The half price bottle and decent lamb kept this from being a 1 star review.
(2)
Krystal Y.
I plan on coming here again to try for dinner. My hubs and I came for lunch and it was nothing less than great. Although there was no one at the hostess table, we were seated within seconds and had the option to sit outside or near the view! My hubs and I decided to try the beer battered onion rings -- superb. Hubs said it was the BEST ONION RINGS HES EVER HAD. And his palette is hard to please, so that was quite a statement. I chose the beef tenderloin furikake rice bowl and my hubs chose the wagyu burger. Both really good, but my husband ordered medium rare and it came out almost well done. It was still good, but I'm sure it would have been more delicious if it was cooked the way he wanted. My beef tenderloin was soft, and complimented with an array of vegetables! Yum! I'll be back here for sure in the future!
(4)
Penny S.
Loved every appetizer on the menu! From the Kalua pig spring rolls, to the short rib ravioli to the ahi tuna and tender scallops...we tried them all! Our waitress was great making good recommendations as our party of six wanted to share everything so we could experience more! It was a pleasure for a change to actually eat in an air conditioned place with fantastic food and service.
(4)
Monique R.
The side dishes we had as starters were incredibly good, especially the mac and cheese, carrots, and brussels sprouts but the salads and main courses were just ok. The strawberries on my strawberry and goat cheese salad looked and tasted like they'd been sitting out for a little while and the lettuce was actually wilted and soggy which was almost inedible. The service was very good ... but for a $250 meal for 2 adults and 2 children I would have expected better.
(3)
Andrew H.
A great and non-crowded restaurant where you can view the ocean and golf course while eating fresh food served for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The waiters and servers are courteous and are always at your attention. Highly recommended for anyone with a large appetite.
(5)
J N.
We've been going to Pineapple Grill for many years as we come to visit our parents in Kapalua every six months and the quality seems to get a little less each time we visit. However, the other day it took an absolute nose dive into the realm of unacceptable. We went for lunch after a game of golf and ordered the "Pineapple Grill Burger" (three of us). First of all, it was the most plain burger I've ever had in a restaurant. A bun, a patty, raw onion, slice of tomato and soggy leaf of lettuce... Nothing to actually give it any flavor. Think... a hospital cafeteria burger (and I'm being nice here). For a menu item that carries the restaurant's name and costs $12 you better try harder than throwing some raw ingredients out. Even worse though is that we all asked for medium and the burger came BURNT. Not well done... BURNT. All three... Clearly the chef put these burgers straight on the flame and walked away. Here's where I take partial blame for my own experience as I ate my burger anyway (I was starving). The others sent theirs back and showed the waiter how terrible the burgers were. Side note, he was great.. Very understanding and apologetic. Took them back, no worries... When their replacement burgers came back they were... NO DIFFERENT! Still over cooked to the point there was black charcoal on them. There's just no excuse for this kind of poor quality, especially for a simple item like a burger that had no defining characteristics to begin with. And after having talked to the waiter about the burgers being burnt the first time? So my companions had to send their burgers back again and at that point just decided not to eat. Again, the waiter was really apologetic and even took all three off the bill so, he gets five stars for handling the situation the best a waiter can. But this experience just speaks to the overall quality of this restaurant now and I'm fairly certain I've had my last meal here. Pineapple Grill, there are too many options now on the west side to serve poor quality food. Don't expect golfers to continue to eat here out of convenience anymore, especially now that Honolua Store has reopened and has better food!
(1)
Courtney J.
We went here twice on our vacation to Maui. It was conveniently located near some of the beaches we were snorkeling at early in the morning, and they did a breakfast/lunch overlap, so we could have an early lunch or late breakfast if we wished. Also the view of the golf course and tennis courts is nice. The first time we went I was really impressed with the service, drinks, and the food. I had a Tee Box Scramble, the Surfing Goat Dairy Veggie, which was like a veggie omelet with local goat cheese with potatoes mixed in served with a biscuit, and fruit on the side. I asked the waiter if the local goat cheese was really mild because I had had some the day before at the Flatbread Pizza company that was amazing. He wasn't sure, but another waiter overhead the conversation and assured us that it was. He said I could get it on the side to be safe though in case I didn't like it. My husband ordered an omelet. I believe it was corn beef hash. Our food arrived and the goat cheese was the mild creamy delicious goat cheese that I'd hoped for. My entree was full of delicious veggies. My husband's came with all the same sides, and he really liked the omelet. The Maui Wowie Mimosa was fizzy, fruity, and slightly sweet. It was a good deal at $6. The second time we went, the server wasn't as friendly, and we felt a bit rushed. I wasn't a big fan of my food. The Maui Wowie was just as good as it was previously, but my ahi tuna eggs benedict was not impressive. The potatoes that came with it were cold and bland. The ahi was flavorless and didn't seem so fresh. I also wasn't a fan of the sauce that came on top. It was very disappointing. My husband had the loco moco. He said it was good and super filling, and he would probably order it again. He couldn't imagine eating something that big for breakfast every day though. So, this place averages out to three stars. I would go back for breakfast or lunch since my first experience was very positive, but I wouldn't order the tuna.
(3)
C P.
Excellent! Service was friendly and just perfect. From the hostess with a perfect smile to the bartenders and table staff... Perfect. Great vibe in this place. Drinks from the Bar were great.... Get a Mai Tai here! The Filet Minon was "out of this world" good.
(5)
Angie F.
Always love eating here! Beautiful AIR CONDITIONED restaurant with excellent food and service! The filet is very good as is the Portuguese bean soup! The pineapple upside down cake is to die for!
(5)
Ron S.
As stated in my previous review, the Pineapple Grill used to be one of my favourite restaurants on Maui. Unfortunately, I've noticed some changes in the past year or so which lower it significantly in my opinion. First of all, the prices are fairly steep. I don't mind this when the portions are large and the food is incredible, but unfortunately, neither are the case. The portions seem to be getting smaller, and you now have to "add" a side dish to your entree for $10. That's right, a $41 snapper entree comes on a bed of corn and zucchini - no potatoes, no rice, no asparagus or anything. Just the piece of fish and a few minced veggies. They changed the type of caesar salad they serve. They used to serve it as a whole head of romaine, loaded with parmesan and capers - it used to be fantastic. Now it's just your typical "toss" style caesar with limited cheese, no capers, and much less "wow factor", but a few really nice grilled tomatoes on the side. It's still good, but not nearly as amazing as before. Both entrees we ordered lacked flavour altogether. We were constantly adding salt and pepper to no avail. This is really unfortunate, considering the flavour in their food used to be so abundant. For 2 entrees, one glass of champagne, and one side caesar salad the bill came to $115. I've got no problem paying that much for a nice dinner out, but at that price point, I expect to be wowed. I'm not sure what exactly has changed at the Pineapple Grill, but our last two visits have left us wanting more. Unfortunately, I feel that there are now better choices for a spendy dinner out in West Maui.
Rolled in well ahead of our dinner reservation because we wanted some cocktails and appetizers at the bar. Hostess was nice enough to offer dinner seating early, so we took it -- as we were famished from a day of island activities. (wink wink) Wine: I'm a gin guy, but judging by the final tab on wine, I'd say it was well received. Cocktails: Delicious. Starters: Ahi sashimi was meh. Honestly, the ahi sashimi at Duke's is better. The pork pot stickers were delicious -- and I hate pot stickers. In the future I'll pass on the sashimi starter and double-up on pot stickers. Main dishes: Order the mac and cheese as a side -- it's the bomb. Two of us had the ahi steak and would order it again. Not mind blowing -- but definitely a repeater. The scallops were pretty tasty. The monchong was also quite delicious. Brussels spouts are another side not to be missed. Ambiance: Well -- it's on a golf course and over-looks some tennis courts. You can do better for a view in Maui. One of our favorite parts of the evening was listening to the "nuclear librarian" at the table next to us go completely berserk on her companion/husband/what-have-you for (what sounded like) some questionable photos on his phone. The Beverly Cleary look-alike created some LOL moments for us as she dropped f-bombs and berated her dinner mate like a sailor would his pathetic crew. Food was good. Drinks were good. We had a lot of fun and laughed until our stomachs ached.
(4)
Bryan K.
My wife and I ate at the Pineapple Grill when we were on our honeymoon, and it was good, but we felt it was overpriced. It was a nice restaurant, but due to the fact it was on the beautiful PGA course in Kapalua, we feel they used that as justification to charge more ... which I understand, some venue can justify higher prices, but we still felt it was overpriced. The salads were something to pass on ... they were good, but nothing special for $15 a salad. Stick with the local fare for apps. We did have some sashimi, and like everywhere else in Hawai'i, it was perfect and so fresh! The entrees were good, but just overpriced. I had the lamb which was cooked to perfection. The side veggies were also very fresh and a great compliment. My wife had the filet. Very well seasoned, and also complimented by a great selection of sides. The local/Hawaiian desserts looked great, but we opted for the Vanille Bean Creme Brulee which was a great finish to our meal. Great food ... 4 stars for sure, but the price brings them down to 3. It was a delightful dining experience. Thanks PG!
(3)
Anon Y.
The pasta and the view were both outsranding. Portions were a bit small for the price, but such is the case with most fine dining venues. Atmosphere in the restaraunt was also quite relaxing.
(4)
Ardy F.
This place has horrible service and a chef that accepts no feedback. The food is bland and my son got very sick the next day. I will never recommend this place to anyone and I would encourage the consumers to avoid eating here. Service is below standards, particularly Maui where you can find fantastic eateries such as Lahaina grill, Merrimans, Gerrard, etc. Will never come back here again.
(1)
Jerry M.
I am giving 5 stars because the food was phenomenal and the service was great. Restaurant was a little loud, and I think some people push the "it's Hawaii, we'll wear whatever we want," to the limit. If you're going to wear a t-shirt, at least make sure it's clean. Tank tops are fine at the beach, or a burger joint...wouldn't wear one here...but some do. Winners on the menu... Crispy shitake mushroom and pork hash spring rolls Braised Asian short ribs in Korean BBQ sauce Maui Gold Pineapple Upside Down Cake with Mac nut ice cream
Great place! Service is outstanding. Food is excellent.
(4)
David O.
We ate dinner here a couple of days ago with my wife and kid. The kiddo was pretty tired from an awesome day at the beach and the pool so we made reservations for 5:45 PM. He barely stayed awake through dinner. Service was impeccable and I was quite happy with my Ketel One Martini with hand stuffed blue cheese olives. My wife didn't particularly love her Manhattan, but I guess the bartender was probably short on Sweet Vermouth. I started my meal with the lobster bisque, which was very tasty. My wife had the Kobe & Cheese raviolis. I had a bite and I thought it was lovely, if not exceptional. I followed my appetizer up with the Seafood Bouillabaise. That was a wonderfully light and tasty dish. I thought the flavors married up quite well. My wife ordered the Seafood Feature special and she was quite underwhelmed. I must admit I don't recall exactly what kind of dish it was... Mahi Mahi, it might have been. She found it altogether much too dry. We finished the meal with the Pineapple Upside Down cake for her and the Espresso Martini for me. I think she'd probably give this place 3 stars but I think it deserves a solid 4 stars, if only because service truly made this an enjoyable meal.
(4)
Maritza S.
If you are ever in Kapalua and want to spend your money right, try this place. If you are looking to spend very little this is not the place for you. Any restaurant in these parts of town will cost you a pretty penny, especially if you like to drink. It is a wonderful restaurant with indoor/outdoor seating. We sat outdoors for the views and watched the golfers. It was so relaxing there. Even though it was windy that didn't bother us one bit. When it is 84 and sunny you can appreciate the wind. The views were as amazing and spectacular as the lunch was. I cannot forget those Crispy Shiitake Mushroom pork rolls, they were the epitome of perfection. I only shared 1. Yes just 1. We also had the marinated kalbi flatiron steak skewers with a thai peanut sauce. It was tender and juicy and the sauce was just flavorful and mouth watering. Good way to start our meal. We were so happy sipping on their delicious mai tai that we wanted to be gluttonous and order more food. We end our lunch by sharing a delicious pineapple grill burger on an onion bun and the fish and chips. What a great 5 hour lunch... we were there for so long, they started to set up for dinner as we were leaving. Sleepy, full and relaxed --- hey you are in Maui, there is no rush. One of the best lunches in Kapalua!
(4)
Bo K.
Worst tasting $90 I've spent at an upscale restaurant. If you can't make the good good, don't put it on the menu please. I had a special, "Portuguese clam" and my wife had a seafood primavera. Both were terrible beyond your imagination. You know when you just are something and are not sure what you just ate? I'm in sales and often take customers to upscale restaurants. This is s first time I felt this way after spending over $80 between two people without alcohol. Terrible, terrible, just so bad it makes me angry that I didn't complain harder and ask for my money back. Now having vented, I suppose you are safe if you have a typical fish steak. But you can still get an absolutely amazing fish at Kimo's at Lahaina for 5-10 cheaper per dish and much better view.
(1)
John M.
We came here for the much lauded pupu Thursday specials. They did not disappoint. The Truffle fries were perfect, the quesadilla was more like a pork taco, oh-so good, and the spring rolls were a bit salty, but very good as well. I am not sure if I would come here to pay full price, but it was worth it for the half-off pupus!
(4)
Andi F.
Yummy breakfast! I got the veggie tee box scramble...delicious. I can't remember what hubby got, but we got sides of fresh fruit that came with it. They were super accommodating to my gluten free needs.
(4)
Marie B.
Ok, so everyone talked about the Pineapple upside down cake! Not a disappointment! The lobster ravioli special was tasty and very satisfying! Crab cakes and ahi tuna both fresh and flavorful! Pam our waitress made the experience more memorable, what great service.
(4)
Gerald M.
We came here for breakfast and sat on the lanai overlooking the Bay golf course. This place has had many different restaurants and hopefully the Pineapple Grill will last. We had a very nice breakfast with a wonderful, very attentive waiter. My wife had the Eggs Benedict and I had the corned beef hash and eggs. Eggs on both dishes were cooked perfectly. Mine was served with a homemade biscuit and jam. Both meals included a fruit cup. The dinner menu looks good also and we will try that on our next trip.
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Rina A.
We came here for breakfast twice during our stay and the food was excellent. I had eggs benedict both times and my husband had the huevos rancheros and paniolo breakfast. The service was great and the ambiance very beautiful. We decided to come back on our last night for dinner and ordered the 3 course dinner special. This is where we were a little disappointed. Our server was great- very personable and on top of it. However, we both had ordered the grilled chicken pasta. When our food arrived, there was no chicken so we asked the expo if they could start it for us. When the manager brought the food out, he didn't really go above and beyond to make sure we were happy after waiting another 15 minutes for our meal to be complete. He was a younger gentleman with glasses and brown hair. When my husband asked for a manager, he said he was the manager on duty. We were both quite upset considering our meal was over $100. Coming from the restaurant industry, when your food isn't right, they should compensate you somehow. That was NOT the case. The only thing he offered to do was take are of the chicken which made no sense considering it should've already been in the pasta to begin with and wasn't an extra charge item. He made it sound like he was taking off part of the meal when in reality, he didn't do anything for us. Long story short, the manager never checked back with us and we ended up paying full price for our half made meals which was very irritating. My suggestion- make sure your managers know what it means to wine and dine your guests. The whole situation really upset us and paying for a half made meal isn't something I would have done if I were in his position. After speaking with the General Manager this afternoon, he apologized profusely and agreed to credit our pasta and coach his managers for the future. We will definitely be back and appreciate the positive turn around! Thanks Pineapple Grill
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Charlene A.
The pineapple upside-down cake is a must if you are in the Kapalua area. It was the best dessert I've ever had, so good we ordered it 3 times during our stay. Service was a little slow, but the rest of the menu was pretty good. FYI: Thurs-Sat night there are half off appetizers and $2 off drafts and wine at the bar an patio. Offered at different times on different nights so call ahead to double check.
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Allen B.
Dear Pineapple Grill and Other Patrons - I'm terribly sorry about my previously mistaken review...I was actually at PARADISE GRILL in Kaanapali! Sorry for the mix-up! I will stop by there in the fall to make it up to you!
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Torie S.
You know.....sometimes you go to a place because the food is sooo good and then sometimes you go to a place because the service is great - well - at the Pineapply Grill you get both. My husband and I hit the Grill twice during our most recent trip to Maui - the Furikake Crusted Calamari Strips, Shitake Mushroom & Pork Spring Roll and best of all - the Pineapple, macadamia nut ice cream all are worth the 5*'s given. Of course when we eat at the grill - we always try to sit at the bar as Kendal is one of the "Best" reasons for going to the Grill - good food, good company, great views! Thanks Kendal!
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Alan K.
I was excited to go here, but unfortunately it wasn't a positive experience. We came with a child and right away I could tell they weren't happy to seat us. Besides the place being nearly empty, they were not able to seat us near a window with a view, they closed off a lot of the areas. We felt they were giving us attitude with getting a high chair and other requests. So after waiting over 15 minutes for the water, we decided to leave. I can't speak of the food, it sounds like it was good, but we did not have any.
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Boraxo G.
We enjoyed dinner here in November 2012. Shocked to find the prices were quite reasonable given the location next to several of Maui's finest golf courses. If you time it right you can get 50% off the extensive list of bar menu appetizers + drink specials to boot. Almost everything was delicious. The server was very nice though they seemed a bit understaffed with a full patio and bar area. One of the better places to eat on Maui if you want a classy atmosphere without the high prices found in Lahaina.
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Peter D.
Was pleasantly surprised at the reasonable prices after reading that it was a bit pricey. We enjoyed our brunch meals: the fresh corned beef hash, the interesting take on the loco moco, and the eggs benedict. Some of these reviews are dead on. The cake is definitely a must get; I talked our group into a post-brunch dessert and it didn't disappoint. Also as mentioned, our waiter was overly attentive in a humorous way (but not so much that he was annoying... just more humorous at the phrases used).
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Butch P.
We have been here a handful of times before. I don't want to date myself, but I remember when this location was called Jamesons. We have had good experiences in the past but this place seems to have lost it's magic. The decor was worn and needs to be updated. The food? pretty good but nothing memorable. Service? Okay. We usually sit at the bar and eat food-my wife and I prefer the relaxed setting. We started with a couple Maui brewing Big Swell IPA's on tap $6 each. I believe they have 6 beers available on draft. I ordered the Bento Box for 23.95. It has spicy chicken, ahi sashimi and a little beef as well. Pretty big portion. My wife ordered the baby spinach salad with a small filet of mahi mahi added on for 21.95. It was also good but not great. The bartender-server spent a lot of her time complaining and whining about her job and their co-workers. i t became annoying after 10 minutes. She was never rude to us but she seemed to be a little negative..I would go back for a beer or to share pupus. Dinner or lunch? probably not..
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Thiago I.
The pistachio & wasabi pea crusted ahi steak was amazing. It was probably one of my favorite things I ate while in Maui. Next time I'm in the area, I will definitely return and order this again!
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Courtney S.
I didn't get to enjoy as wonderful a meal as I normally would have, as the night we ate at this restaurant I had just been discharged from the hospital following an emergency appendectomy... BUT, I did have the coconut and lobster bisque which was delicious. it had HUGE chunks of lobster in it, with a seasoning of watercress and caviar. Despite the fact that I had no appetite, it was delicious. My mother had the wasabi crusted ahi which she really raved about. She particularly LOVED the bed of mushrooms that the ahi sat on top of. My father had the salmon which he said was one of the best pieces of salmon he ever had. YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST TRY THE PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE for dessert. We are not dessert people, let alone upside down cake, but all the other yelpers have raved about this, so we had to try it. I even had some despite being told by my surgeon to stay away from pineapple, and boy am I glad I tried it. It was seriously one of the most delicious things ever. Also, Annie, our server let us in on a little secret: there are no good bakeries in Maui--something to do about the quality of the water--it has too many minerals. So, they fly in their sourdough dinner rolls from San Francisco. They were delicious! Oh, and on Wednesdays, all the wine on the menu that doesn't have a pineapple next to it is HALF PRICE! Trust me, you can get a seriously good deal on vino by eating here on Wednesdays.
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Kara M.
So glad I had a chance to visit this place. Interior was gorgeous. Staff was super welcoming and friendly. I had the macadamia nut french toast with pineapple syrup and it was divine. We also shared a Mai Tai which was delightful. We had pretty much tried every Mai Tai in town, this one took it! We heard they had the best pineapple upside down cake so we took it to go (we had a beach picnic planned later). Sooooo good! I saw another review on here saying that it was $14...it's actually $10. Worth it! Our waiter, Hugo, was awesome!
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Tracy B.
On a recent trip to Maui, we decided to try the Pineapple Grill as it was minutes from our resort and the reviews looked pretty decent. Located in a tony resort near the Ritz Carlton and situated amidst the rolling green hills of a golf course, the Pineapple Grill gave me that nostaligic feeling of being at mom and dad's country club. We were seated near a window with a great view of the course and a view of the ocean nearby. So far so good. Now let's get to the point: Service was outstanding, the Mai Tai's were potent and tasty, but the food was severely lacking. We really, really wanted to like the food here and were left really underwhelmed. For starters we tried the Ahi that was "dusted" with wasabi peas and pistachios. They should really grind the peas and nuts much finer as they were rather large bits and I had absolutely no flavor of the wasabi whatsoever. Next we ordered a Cesar salad and the coconut-lobster bisque. The Cesar was really good and worth about 4 stars as we liked the baby romain lettuce and excellent croutons. The bisque however, while tasty, was merely Thai coconut Tom Kha soup and I didn't detect a bit of lobster flavor. The soup was $9, and I guess if I wanted to actually TASTE lobster, I had to pay an additional $6 to upgrade it and get some lobster salad served on a crostini on the side. That's just wrong in my opinion. For our main course the husband ordered the much touted coffee rubbed rib eye with blue cheese mashed potatoes and brocolli rabe with sauteed leeks. What he received was an unflavored steak, cold mashed potatoes and a side of broccoli. No leeks to be found. No hint of coffee flavor or even a marinade or seasoning on the steak. It is as if they blew an 1/8 teaspoon of coffee grinds from three rooms away to "rub" the steak and perhaps a few little microscopic particles landed on the rib eye. For $39 it was a huge let down. I had the local snapper, which was a very generous portion and served in a sauce that was similar in profile to the soup I'd just had. Strong lemon grass notes and coconut milk. Shaved fennel and microgreens topped the fish and overall it was rather tasty, but I was wanting a different flavor profile at this point and couldn't finish it. Our servers were absolutely wonderful however and the saving grace of the meal and they even treated us to the decadent Pineapple upside down cake, which sent my blood sugar levels through the roof, but was very tasty. I really like the setting and atmosphere of Pineapple Grill and think it may be a better place to enjoy cocktails and apps rather than dinner.
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Edward S.
The biscuits and gravy are the best I've ever had. I now have a high and solid bar to weigh it against. Eggs cooked perfectly. And their signature pineapple upside cake is a must order for desert with each meal.
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Josh B.
Didn't match hype! Maybe breakfast is the wrong meal here. Way overcooked Ahi on the Ahi Benedict - also wayyy salty. Then we had an issue with unannounced green peppers in a scramble - explanation was "menu change" that wasn't reflected. What if it was a food allergy? Seems kinda bs to cook things not as described on meny, and risky. Dry French toast for the daughter. No refills on beverages... Server nice... But food sucked overall.
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Yo Y.
I really wanted to like you.... but you really disappointed me. As per Ana C.'s comments below she was right on although we were staying at the Ritz and under 45. We approached the hostess stand and were immediately told there was no seating in the dining room even though they were at 60% to 70% occupancy the entire night. We were dressed in normal SF dinner wear minus our dress shoes. Needless to say the Hostesses were useless and not much more than half trained servers that hand out menus if you are lucky. If they ever get fired they would be great at handing out fliers for discounts on the street. We didn't want to make a big deal of the seating as we were on vacation so we sat ourselves at the bar patio which during the day would be great, but at night it is kind of a dump(Plastic) for what we thought was going to be a nice dinner unless you are having bar food. The reason this got upgraded to 2 stars was our server. She was very nice, well traveled, educated on food and wine and was very accommodating to substitutions as 2 people were pescetarians. She sold us on 3 chefs tasting menu for $50 bucks which is very reasonable and a pistacio encrusted ahi. We were making the most of the warm weather and enjoying the company until the food came. The menu sounded incredible but the execution was horrible. This place would last a week in the Bay Area. We started with a kale salad(average) the butternut soup with oxtail (mediocre) New Zealand Salmon was not fresh and actually disgusting, the beef over crouquette was good and the upside down pineapple cake was delicious. I tried the pistachio ahi and at $40 for the entree I expected excellence. It was good but not spectacular. The best part of the tasting menu was when it was over although I do have to give some love again to that cake. Overall this is a overpriced tourist trap for Midwesterners that rarely get to have creative and good city food. I would come back for a burger during the day after 18 holes of golf or a nightcap on the way back to the hotel after having dinner at any number of better restaurants in the area. I am a bit jaded as I am fortunate enough to eat in the best restaurants(upscale and everyday) in SF and NY frequently but even with that caveat the price for food/service makes this a mediocre restaurant at best. Here is the menu and the rediculous pricing for what sounds like great food.... Chef's Daily Seafood Feature pacific island inspirations featuring island seafood & ingredients from our local farms. your server will present chef's daily feature $35.95 Evonuk Farms Herb Grilled Monchong tutu lani's bacon-fingerling potato salad, evonuk farms asparagus, chinese shoyu-mustard & ho'o pono farms tomato jam $39.95 Captain Crosier's Seafood Bouillabaisse sauteed local hawaiian catch, keahole maine lobster, kaua'i head on prawns, manila clams, kula tomatoes, saffron-sherry broth, grilled macadamia nut pesto crostini, herb aioli $38.95 Pistachio & Wasabi Pea Crusted " Rare " Ahi Steak coconut scented forbidden black rice, roasted local mushrooms, sauteed local greens, wasabi-shoyu sauce $36.95 Macadamia Nut & Lemongrass Crusted Mahi Mahi rock shrimp and moloka'i sweet potato hash, watanabe farms baby bok choy, malaysian curry emulsion $38.95 Kona Kampachi " Nanbanzuke " heirloom tomato consomme, cn farms tatsoi, roasted baby beets, caramelized fennel, surfing goat dairy "ping pong" napa chevre $24.95 Add Grilled Chicken Breast $28.95 Or Grilled Garlic Shrimp $29.95 Fresh Hand Cut Pasta Primavera asparagus, fennel, squash, bell peppers, eggplant, kula onions, shiitake mushrooms, parmesan cheese, creamy macadamia nut pesto sauce
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Lulubear L.
This place has very mediocre food, I would have just gave it three stars and called it a day. Service is very lacking, deduct one star. from the time we got our dishes to the time we had to wave down someone to get the check, we were never once checked on, no one even bothered to come by to fill my water. I got food poisoned from eating there!!! Deduct whatever is remaining. After eating there, I was in and out of the bathroom the whole night.... Unbelievable If your willing to pay prices like this for dinner, please do yourself a favor and go to mamas fish house. I would avoid this place.
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Steve E.
Restaurant has a really nice view of the tennis courts and golf course. Food was pretty good, tried the lamb shank and the fresh made pesto pasta. Both dishes were very good. Tried the specialty pineapple upside down cake and wasn't very impressed. The cake was overcooked and the pineapple turned into a hard rock. Service went pretty well, however during a busy time, our waiter seemed to forget about the corner tables (the 3 tables in our area) and had to wait longer than expected (around 20 mins) to place our orders. We understand the dinner rush, but it seemed like the restaurant was understaffed at the time.
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Amber E.
We come here every time we come to Maui, and it is one of our favorite restaurants - probably our very favorite. Love the beautiful ambiance, great drinks and wine, friendly service, the daily specials, and of course the amazing food. I posted this awhile ago on TripAdvisor, but finally getting around to posting it on Yelp. Last time we were there we came on Friday night to listen to some live music (guitarist Scotty Rotten - really good), try a few appetizers and enjoy a couple drinks (Ocean vodka drinks were just $5-7 all night). We tried the kahlua pork and Maui onion quesadilla (very good) and pork lettuce cups, and they were probably the best lettuce wraps I've ever eaten - tender organic Bibb lettuce cups from Waipoli Farms; a wonderful shredded pork hash w/ ginger, carrots and cabbage, and an amazing tangy peanut dipping sauce. We asked for the recipe of the lettuce cups, and didn't exactly get the recipe, but got the ingredients, so will definitely be experimenting and trying to replicate the fabulous flavors we had here. They also have an assortment of daily specials; here are the current ones: DAILY Happy Hour - 2:30- 5:30 pm MON: dinner for 2 + bottle wine - $120/couple WED: Wine Wednesday - 50% off selected bottles; 25% off by the glass THUR/FRI/SAT - 8 after 8 pm - live music + $8 craft cocktails and martinis, wine and bar pupus. FRI: Ocean Vodka (made on Maui) drinks $5 all night SUN: $29 prime rib dinner
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Kristie F.
Went for dinner on a wed night. We had reservation which we were late to by 15 min , however our resort called ahead for us to notify them we were on the way . got our table. Sat for 30 min before we had anyone take our drink orders. Twice the food delivery guy tried to five us someone else's food order before we even had drinks . Had to ask for menu's. Ordered drinks and husbands never came , had to ask again. Ordered food and everything was delicious. Bad experience but good food
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Marika S.
Sunday brunch corned beef hash was cooked and seasoned perfectly and their pineapple-strawberry jelly was really exquisite on my toast. Getting a 4 star review because service was mediocre and is expected to be better do to prices paid. Original cup for tea was dirty on the inside and not noticed by server before given. Sometimes it's the small things that count. Food though, spot on.
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Rick W.
Nice place to have a meal.Nice view outside but what restaurant in Maui doesn't.We got there early before dinner.Wife had fish and chips they were ok.I had Caesar Salad with a nice big piece of grilled Mahi Mahi.This was a good salad. The grill got three stars because of the upside down pineapple cake.Wife and I really enjoyed this
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Dan P.
This is a nice option for the area for a decent meal. The restaurant overlooks a golf course so even if you don't get a table right next to the window you still have some nice views. I would recommend an early dinner so that you can take advantage of the views. Some notable dishes: Appetizer #1 - glazed baby back pork ribs - these were pretty good. Nice flavor, tender meat, cooked and prepared well. Appetizer #2 - Pineapple Grill mixed greens - I ordered this to try their pineapple dressing. It was a little too sweet for my taste but was what I expected. Overall, nice salad. Entree #1 - Fish special of the day (don't remember what it was...sorry) - It was good...cooked well, nice flavor and prepared well so that the balance of the sauces and fish was proper. It also came with around 5 pieces of lobster ravioli. The ravioli wasn't so good...mostly hard and dry. Entree #2 - Seafood bouillabaisse - this was good and the sauce was good. This is a nice dish to share because it's a little boring to eat the whole thing by yourself. Side #1 - Kalua pork and truffle mac & cheese - The truffle mac was good but the pork ruined it in my opinion. I found myself eating the mac and picking out the pork. I like kalua pork but it was a little too dry and took away from the dish. Side #2 - Brussels sprouts - These were overcooked and burnt. I asked the waitress if that's how they are normally prepared and she said yes...the cook does cook them and chars the outside, etc. I will admit that it had a nice crusty flavor to it but it didn't really taste much like brussels sprouts at that point. I would have preferred them to be cooked more normal. Kids meal - mac & cheese - the bowl is pretty big for a kids meal. My son complained that it didn't have as much cheese as he's used to having at other restaurants. He said that it seemed like only the top part had cheese and the bottom was mostly just pasta. It was wine wednesday so I ordered a bottle of white. This was a nice touch. Service was poor / mediocre. Our server barely acknowledged us and had an attitude the entire night. When I asked about the brussels sprouts, I was only asking out of curiosity asking "does the chef normally burn and char them like this?" she was pretty defensive quickly snapping back "oh yeah, he always prepared them that way. it's supposed to be charred" so I just said "ok cool"...I'm ok with it prepared that way but she could have been a little nicer about it. Overall, this isn't a bad place due to the nice views and decent food.
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Rc C.
The scallops were undercooked, the filet mignon was burnt on top and bottom, took away the flavor of the steak. Grilled veggies were great. The best part of the meal was our bus girl Sara she was very attentive, super nice. She should have been our server. Thank you Sara your awesome!
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Clara L.
the line was too long at gazebo so we ended up here since it was nearby i thought it would be all hoity toity snooty booty country clubby but it wasn't at all our waitress was endearingly sweet the food and drinks were tasty and i liked that the atmosphere was a bit subdued but not stuffy
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J. M.
My family and I went there for lunch today--the food was great but service lacked terribly. I ordered a salad with chicken and didn't get chicken. The waiter took the blame and paid for the salad because my family was done eating before they brought my chicken. How long does it take to get a small piece of chicken out to someone? Apparently 25 minutes. The reason why I am giving 2 stars though is because the Asian employee next to me in the bar actually picked his nose! I am so disappointed since my husband and I frequent the Cohn restaurants in San Diego but this place lacks in many ways--lazy servers who don't check to see if your glass is empty, workers who pick their noses, slow service. Too many fret places to eat in Maui to mess with this place. We are trying plantation house next...keeping my fingers crossed it's better
I was excited to finally try Pineapple Grill after many good recommendations from friends. I will say that the service was truly fantastic. The food, not so much. We did have a nice ahi sashimi encrusted with pistachios. The ravioli were in a super salty sauce and we couldn't even tell there was cheese in there. Sad because that was the reason I got them. I love surfing goat dairy! Then we had the snapper which was most unfortunately overcooked. The flavor was quite nice as was the quinoa and the refreshing green sauce. But overall, for the price and for the country club atmosphere, it was a disappointment. :( I wanted to love it. All that being said, I still might go for half price wine on Wednesdays. Sitting on the lanai with cheap wine sounds pretty perfect for that location.
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Anna S.
Our experience was disappointing here! We called to make reservation, and they had 7.45 pm available, when we showed up restaurant was more than half empty! Our server said they had cancellations?! They could have called us to get us in earlier! Food was mediocre, nothing special! I ordered ahi tuna, fish was good, but sides were terrible kale was too salty and wild rice was too hard. My spinach salad had bacon that was either old or too hard and dressing was too sweet! Decor and ambiance look too dated and not cozy at all! I will not be back
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Andy O.
To be honest, I was expecting sort of a typical golf-course/tennis-court snootiness when I walked in with no shoes and a tank top. While some of the other patrons gave me a second look, the staff didn't seem at all surprised, and provided super friendly, super attentive service throughout our lunch. The flavors were slightly above average, but I'm rounding up due to pretty good portion sizes, quiet and casual-yet-not-ghetto atmosphere, and decent cocktails. Our server was super nice and sweet too. Sort of like an All-American-Diner-Waitress-2.0, what with her Midwestern accent and baking-and-knitting-are-my-favorites appearance. If I was white, I would want her to be my mom.
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Lee G.
This has got to be the friendliest place on the planet. And though I'm not a golfer, the view of the golf course and beyond is really lovely. We sat in soft comfy seats on the deck. As for the food, one of us loved her half-pound burger. She said it was juicy. We also ordered fish and chips, and I didn't sense anything special about them. The fish was, well, just fish. And the fries were just fries. My daughter raved about her virgin Bloody Mary, which was highly seasoned and garnished with a couple of asparagus spears. 5 for the gracious service (Hugo), 3-ish for the food.
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Holly B.
WOW! The Wagyu burger with bacon and your choice of cheese is amazing! It comes with truffle oil fries and a quarter dill pickle slice. The coke is bottomless, which is a nice feature in the Kapalua area. Good service, though the rule about not serving you if you're on your cell telephone is a little odd. Over all a good experience!
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Jade V.
Lame bar service day or night... Gave it several opportunities. Not engaging bartenders mediocre food. $$$$ for what it is. Merrimans and Cane and Canoe are much better options. or go to LAHAINA town where bartenders know how to engage bar diners/guests like Honu/ Mala, Lahaina Grill, Kimos, Longhis etc....
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Scott W.
Ate breakfast here this morning before a round of golf at the Bay Course. All the food was great again, of course. Eggs benedict, corned beef hash, and carne asada huevos rancheros were all delicious. Had POG mimosas too, very yummy. Had drinks and some food after golf. Mango margarita martini was tasty. We had burgers and fish and chips and they were great, too. The owner from San Diego (owns many restaurants, wow) was in town and she was hustling around the place, filling in where ever help was needed, we talked to here for a big and she was a neat lady. GREAT PLACE!!!
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Joey C.
Beautiful view of the sunset. Resto nestled right on the golf course. The food (got the short ribs) wasn't bad either.
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Stephanie M.
My husband and I had dinner here as one of our nicer meals during our week stay on Maui. The atmosphere was relaxed but the service was excellent. The views and sunset were beautiful. We ordered the ahi sashimi appetizer with wasabi pea and pistachio crust, which was outstanding. My husband also got the Portuguese bean soup, which he thoroughly enjoyed. For entrees, we got the house pasta with basil pesto and prawns, and the lamb shank with polenta. I would order either one again - they were both really good. We enjoyed sharing the pineapple upside down cake for dessert. Really tasty and fun to share. The macadamia nut ice cream would be awesome even all by itself! I appreciated that this was a really nice meal but that the service was attentive without being uptight. Our server Carol was outstanding. We will definitely be back.
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Cristina C.
I had a dead roach in my eggs benedict. Ughhhh.... never been so grossed out, I felt like passing out I was so sick to my stomach. This was on Easter Brunch Sunday. I didn't say anything because I didn't want to cause a scene and be embarrassed. Just letting you folks out there know to be cautious when your food arrives if you eat here. I'm hoping management reads this so that they can make the necessary changes needed to avoid something like this happening again. I was kinda p*ssed that they cooks were careless enough to not see this in my benedict.
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Heather S.
What a lovely, lovely place! We came here for breakfast, and were seated in front of rolling green hills (the golf course), and the tennis courts, (where our entertainment, unknowingly played in front of us), and the mountains. Pineapple Grill is in a ritzy part of Maui, but don't let that stop you! It's also so friendly and you can wear shorts there. We did. It's a perfect mixture of classy and comfortable! I had poached eggs with portugese sausage and homemade biscuits with guava jam, which was delicious!!! And, my partner had the corned beef hash with eggs over medium, and potatoes. Both came with fresh fruit. All was delicious and very reasonably-priced! Coffee was perfect: smooth, rich, and delicious!!! I'm always amazed when restaurant coffee is s good as my favorite cafes. And, this is! Service was impeccable and it was so relaxing! This is a great place to come in the morning when it's quiet! The view, the food, and the service will feel very much like a vacation, trust me!
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John D.
What has happened to our past favorite Pineapple Grill. Our last two visits were a disappointment one with a cold steak and the most recent where the Short Rib Raviolis seemed to have really lost as one of our favorite pupu's. We hesitated going on our last trip a week ago but decided to try the bar. This did not make an improvement either. It seems the only thing that really hasn't changed is the great bread and the great service so I am guessing that they must have made a change as to the Chef.
Good food. Came for breakfast. Better prices than u will find on the island for same quality. Good portions. Service a little slow.
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Kevin D.
Was here about 4 years ago and the food was good. But now it's really fantastic food.
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Amanda A.
It was a nice and quiet location. Off the beaten path. Good food and worth the price point. Would go again.
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Kiki Lala M.
Great food, gorgeous views... Fantastic service and atmosphere..
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Beagle P.
We did not experience the high level of satisfaction as many have indicated. The most current reviews are accurate. It's just another average "19th hole" restaurant wanting to be a fine dining destination. The waiter wasn't attentive and knew nothing of the menu preparations. We left after drinks. Try Merrimans down the street.
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Michael Z.
Just awful service. Didn't give us bread. Water, or have us order for 30 minutes. Way too slow.
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Dana R.
Everything was absolutely amazing...... But the pineapple upside down cake. '!' There are no words......
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Kate F.
Sorry to say....after tonight's debacle it was our favorite place..we won't be back.. it was our thirtieth wedding anniversary! we noted that in our reservation when we made it before Xmas. We were called to confirm our reservation which we did and the hostess mentioned our special occasion...that was the last we heard of it! We were greeted at the door and sat at a table. A female waitress came over gave us menus and no water no bread had to ask another server ...secondly we listened to the table next to us receive the level of service we had become accustomed to..specials explained...asked if they wished bottled our ice water ...not us ....menus left on table had to ask for waitress what specials were she pointed to a paper insert inside menu...really? Sadly it did not improve from there meal was cold and to their credit ( I did not ask) they comped my fish as it was cold and no flavour! they said we should have said something but with the service we had up to that point I didn't feel comfortable....not sure what happened...but it certainly was not the experience we were hoping for ..not even a Happy Anniversary.. We were sadly disappointed we would have gladly paid for a 5 star meal as we have in the past ...so cost was not the issue...obviously the customer experience varied for different clients...and special occasions aren't important..isn't that when you go out to eat? just sayin....don't go here if you are expecting a special experience!
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Sam S.
The Mai Tai's were good but I kept wondering why. Now I know. Limited alcohol. Sweet and tasty but no bite. The Male server had a bite to him. Not good. Also the female server was nice but she was working double duty. Bartender and waitress. This caused delays. The food was Ok not bad like I've read on other reviews but boy they could improve. Management needs to take a hard look some improvements could make this restaurant a gem. High quality servers better food and focus on customer service would make this a four + star establishment in no time.
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Peiran S.
This is the hand-down the best restaurant in Kapalua area, if not the entire Maui island, beating Merriman's, Sansei and some other places I've been to in Napali. Every time I came to Maui, this place is a must go for at least once. Food is typical 4-5 star 3$ food that you find in Hawaii. Nothing so impressive but not disappointing at all. The best part is they do serve a pretty decent brunch, with a gorgeous golf court/mountain view. They have a nice patio as well so I guess you can imagine that heavenly brunch you would get. Best of the best, there doesn't seems to always have a long line of people piled up waiting there. I guess most people just go to Gazebo for brunch so that they have to stand and wait for an hour or over to have a equally good brunch. I've been to gazebo as well and I believe as long as you are not so craving to have brunch with an ocean view, it's not worth the wait. Pineapple grill rocks as well.
(5)
Michael L.
I booked a reservation for 2 on the promise that the steaks were from the maui cattle company. As I'm sitting here writing this review, I'm contemplating of leaving to another place, lol. So far, we ordered the lobster bisque, it could use a bit more flavoring. Update: On a side note, their pineapple upside down cake deserves 5 stars! Add another star to the review...
(2)
Bill Z.
This restaurant has been one of my favorites as long as I've been coming to Maui. It's one of the few places I always fit a dinner at into my trip. My most recent trips have me re-thinking this though. The service at this restaurant leaves a LOT to be desired, as it often takes an obscenely long time to get any service whatsoever. On my most recent dinner, it was over 45 minutes from the time I was initially seated to the time where I actually got my meal, and I was dining alone. My waitress was MIA for an extended period of time, and only after the busgirl tried to locate her twice did my waitress finally grace me with her presence. Some of the waitresses here are nice, others not so much. My waitress was in the latter category. A couple of requests I made were totally ignored. No apology was given for the incredibly slow service - on a pretty slow night at the restaurant, I might add - by anyone other than the busgirl. I saw a couple seated right after me wait for an extended period for their waiter to arrive, and when he finally did, they mentioned they just wanted to get drinks, and he promptly gave them a drink menu. Then he disappeared for a good half hour while the couple got increasingly irritated. By the time he finally came back to get their drink order, the couple had grown tired of the lackluster service and left. Going back to my busgirl, Sarah - if anyone from management actually reads these reviews (which is doubtful because there are numerous service-oriented complaints on here and yet it's still pretty awful for a restaurant of this supposed caliber), you should get Sarah on your wait staff ASAP. She is friendly, considerate, on her game, and I saw her do a considerably better job of waiting on myself and other diners than all the wait staff combined. As for the food, it's pretty good. I would have given it a 5/5 a year ago, but the last couple of times I've come, it's gone downhill a little so at best I'd give it a 4/5. The pineapple upside cake everyone raves about is exceptional, even if you don't like pineapple or coconut. It's arguably the best original dessert on the island and worth a visit for that alone, as long as you don't mind the wait.
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Ron L.
!!! Celiac Friendly !!! Rebecca took very good care of us. I ordered the tasting menu which had big scale pomfret (called Mong Chong in Hawaii) with mashed yams as the main course. You are not going to believe what the yams looked like until you see the photo that I am uploading. We ordered their tropical cooler drink, described as fresh fruit juices, rums, and a dash of red wine. It was more like Sangria, but tasted like sour milk. After they remixed it for me, I gave up on it and without being prompted, it was removed from our bill. Talk about customer service! The Ritz-Carlton could learn a thing or two from the Pineapple Grill.
(5)
P D.
Location: inside of a country club, slightly dated building and decor Food: we ordered the veggie goat cheese scramble, French toast, and ahi eggs Benedict. The ahi eggs Benedict was ok, the other two dishes were less than mediocre. The french toast was quite unremarkable. Also, the place was not busy but our food came out cold. Service: mediocre. The table was small and our unused appetizer plates weren't picked up, so it was a little difficult to eat since there wasn't much room on the table.
(1)
Lily B.
My friend suggested the Pineapple Grill for dinner since we were looking for a nice place to dine at. We were staying at the Kapalua Villas and this restaurant is literally 3 minutes away so we gave it a try. Situated on the golf course and like most places in Maui, just gorgeous views! yelp.com/user_local_phot… Courtyard leading to the restaurant yelp.com/user_local_phot… We had reservations at 6PM and we were greeted and seated quickly. The decor is kinda... older. It reminds of a steakhouse/outdated gentlemans club. I dunno how to explain it. I felt the restaurant needed a makeover! Complimentary bread to start. I can't remember what the green sauce was called but to me, it wasn't very tasty. yelp.com/user_local_phot… My friends started with the kobe beef ravioli. They enjoyed it. yelp.com/user_local_phot… The BF and I started with seared scallops. It was *amazing*. Best scallops I've ever had!!! yelp.com/user_local_phot… My BF had the pistachio and pea crusted rare wasabi steak/$36.95. He enjoyed the dish... although he didn't care for the coconut scented "forbidden" rice it was served with. yelp.com/user_local_phot… My friend got the lemon porcini dusted Hawaiian monchong/$34.95. She enjoyed it. I tried a bite of this, and the fish was cooked perfectly. I was regretting my choice of entree and wished I had ordered hers. yelp.com/user_local_phot… My friend ordered the prime rib special. He liked it. Nothing spectacular but the portion was nice and it tasted good. I tried a bite of it and it was a pretty good prime rib! $29.95 yelp.com/user_local_phot… The BF and I shared the kalua pig truffle mac and cheese. It wasn't... great. I picked at it and my BF didn't eat it. Pic is kinda blurry. yelp.com/user_local_phot… For my entree, I chose the macadamia nut crusted mahi mahi/$34.95. The fish itself was cooked nicely, but the sauce that it was served with.. it was a yellow curry. The curry had a... weird taste... and an even weirder aftertaste. Even my BF tried it and he didn't like it (and he usually eats anything). I just couldn't eat it, I had to send it back. I didn't end up ordering anything else... from this restaurant (see my review of Merriman's)... yelp.com/user_local_phot… Nothing caught our eye for dessert... but my friends tried the infamous pineapple upside down cake with vanilla ice cream. I tried a bite; the cake was dry and overcooked. It didn't seem very special to me... and my friends agreed. From the Yelp reviews and all the awards we were expecting something spectacular but it was more of a disappointment. yelp.com/user_local_phot… All in all, a decent dining experience for everyone else. I'm just VERY picky (woe is me) and I just didn't enjoy my entree. The scallops we shared as an appetizer were *amazing*, and that was the saving grace for me. Since everyone else enjoyed dinner and we had decent service and the view was beautiful, I'll give em a 4 star rating. Recommended... everyone has a different opinion so you should give this place a try (and get the scallops!)
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Carrie B.
This time I only made it here twice on our vacation. Both times were great but definitely had a great time chatting with our bartender Rob on our last night. Had a great dirty martini and my friend Beth's old fashioned was spot on. Oh yeah and Rob cracked us up. What a funny night.
(5)
Al Z.
View is great, that's why we come here every year. But food is not as good, I was hoping they will improve that by now.. Service is kind of slow....
(1)
Jillian D.
Stunning facility, professional staff, delicious fancy food on a big white plate that we enjoy once in a while. I only have good things to say about the Pineapple Grill, but most of the time, we prefer hanging with the locals at the the funky places. Other than the delicious Ahi, my favorite thing was the fish hanging from the ceiling above the bar.
(4)
Judy S.
Ate dinner last night at the Pineapple Grill as it was recommended by our resort, the Napili Kai. My husband's meal of fish was good but nothing special. My chicken was not freshly cooked. It was basically tasteless and dry. The skin was dry to the touch and pulled off in one stiff piece, like chicken that was cooked earlier, refrigerated and then warmed up. The sauce was like diluted soy sauce, tasteless. Ridiculous for a 4 star restaurant plus it cost $29.95. The portion was very small which is ok if it is properly prepared. Very small bed of vegetables were good but skimpy in portion size. I will NEVER eat there again or any other Cohen Restaurant Group. Picked up their advisement so that I can avoid this group the rest of my stay. A complete ripoff.
(1)
Jonathan I.
My wife and I came here after seeing some positive Yelp reviews. It's attached to a golf course and the views are spectacular. The true shining point for us was the friendly conversation with Hugo, our server. My wife ordered the beef rice bowl without veggies and I ordered the tacos. The food was decent but nothing worth raving about. The guy who brought us our food made a comment to my wife because she ordered her meal without the veggies...something like "really?!" We were a little offended and shocked later on the find out it was from the owner himself. Hugo did however bring out some extra beef for my wife because he felt her plate looked underwhelming without the accompanying veggies. All in all the experience was decent. Probably won't be coming back but not upset we gave it a try.
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Dave R.
Great views ---- of a golf course. Don't expect any glimpses of the coast or sunset. Drink selection is decent, which is good because there isn't any food for vegans. Servers are very attentive.
(3)
Fred B.
This restaurant could be any golf course restaurant anywhere in the US. Dull interior, uninspired menu, bored waitstaff, incredibly slow and forgetful service, and outrageous prices for what is offered. I'm perfectly happy paying $40 for an entree, but not when it takes an hour to table and is something I could make at home. I suppose you're paying for the location, but even the view is marginal...
(2)
Philip R.
Best breakfast we had! We ate everywhere! View is not ocean front but the food is great!!! Better then Gazebo and no wait! Trust me ...I am a food expert. The veggie scramble is great.
(5)
Maureen R.
Had the grilled chicken sandwich. Chicken was overcooked and had no flavor whatsoever. Onion rings were only acceptable. Caesar salad was horrible!
(1)
Misty W.
We were very excited to go back to this restaurant after having a great experience our first time in Maui a couple years back. Boy has the quality gone WAY down! The service was beyond lacking. All though the staff was very nice, everything took FOREVER. We weren't handed menus right away by the hostess... The M.I.A. waitress was to give those to us which took 15 mins. Another 15 minutes to order drinks. Another 15 minutes to receive drinks. Another 15 mins to order. Another 15 minutes to get bread...... You can see the pattern here and we were seated at 8:00 pm with a restaurant that had plenty of empty tables. We get our meal which had good flavor, but was completely lacking in the portion dept. My fish was small and over cooked. However, the Brussels sprouts were very good. Then the waitress tells us "You HAVE to try our pineapple upside down cake...it's what we are famous for. But it does take some time to prepare." So of course we order their famous dessert! We were so excited to dive in to it considering we were still hungry from lack of food from our meal. To our disappointment, That was the GROSSEST THING I think we ate the entire trip. How can you screw up an upside down cake?...not sure but this restaurant managed it quite well. While the presentation was pretty, the cake was so beyond stale and was hard as a rock.... Like they had it out on the counter for a couple days not covered. We had difficulty cutting it with a knife. There was no pineapple on it at all which was strange considering what kind of cake it was. The only good thing about it was the macadamia nut ice cream on the top. The waitress did casually mention the menu has changed since they have a new executive chef.... Might want to consider getting the old one back. So after spending $150 on a meal that took 2 hours, my husband and I left disappointed, feeling ripped off and still hungry.
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Allure D.
The food and ambiance were great. Great place to sit relax and enjoy the beautiful view.
(5)
S G.
The food was good but not great and we were disappointed that the view was a tennis court. Who goes to Hawaii to look at a tennis court? There are better choices ( Dukes and Lahainai Grill)
(2)
E F.
My matron of honor and I had a nice Friday lunch here on the day before my Kapalua wedding. I made a reservation on Open Table, but at the time we went there were lots of tables available (1 p.m.). I ordered two appetizers for lunch: sashimi and potstickers. Both were delicious! The service was quick and attentive, and if you can get a table near the windows the view is absolutely gorgeous. I will be back!
(4)
Daniel H.
Pineapple upside down cake is a thing of beauty. Pork spring roles and ahi tuna is a great starter. Entrees were a bit "meh." The 19th hole martini is pretty good if you like a big dose of vodka with your lunch. If not then you should definitely get the coconut grove martini. Less alcohol, but taste like candy.
(4)
Kirsten M.
One of my favorite restaurants on the island. I've had everything from the scallops to the steak. You can never go wrong with whatever you order. Upside down pineapple cake is a must!
(5)
Kuishimbo F.
Well... I'll start with the better half of our evening. We arrived on time for a reservation we made today for tonight. The yelp reviews were mixed but my husband found another site with great reviews so we decided to drive north to have a nice romantic evening. Yes, the views were beautiful from our table overlooking the golf course and looking out at the ocean. Waitress was nice. I had the sangria to start and it was good. My husband had a beet/kale salad which was a good portion and tasty. The enoki mushrooms seemed a bit out of place as they were just placed on top. I had the lobster bisque which was served lukewarm. How disappointing! I chose the Asian braised short ribs which I had read were great but I'd have to say the glaze was a just a bit too sweet. I expected the pineapple chutney to be more refreshing and tart to offset the super sweet glaze but it was just too sweet upon sweet. The hubby had a duo of lamb chops which were cooked perfectly and probably the best dish of the meal. Our experience really went sour when a large party had come in and had several tables reserved for them in the middle of the restaurant. They took over the floor like it was their own private living room. The noise level became so unbearably loud that we couldn't even hear each other talk. I think it would be wiser for the establishment to create a private room or separate area for these types of parties as it just ruins the evening for the rest of the patrons. We tried to provide some constructive feedback nicely but all we got was a sheepish shrug of the shoulders. To runs a successful business, you need to have some control over the dining room and be aware of ALL the people who are present. It's not the party's fault but when you can't hear yourself think, it's way outta control. Our waitress also completely forgot about us as she had to take the orders of one of the tables of this large party. There are so many wonderful restaurants in Maui that I would think attention to your customers should be paramount to keep up with the competition but clearly this wasn't a priority. It's too bad.
(2)
Tina D.
I'm not sure what my husband and I I were thinking when we came once for dinner and then returned the next day for breakfast. We must have been half asleep. Both times we managed to get horrible waitresses. The one who served us dinner was friendly enough but absolutely clueless and the second one never smiled once and was terribly irritated that we had to change tables to get out of the direct sun. I really wanted to tell her if she didn't like her job to go home! The corn beef hash that my husband I both decided on was a weird mixture of potatoes on the bottom covered by a thick slab of really slaty corned beef and then our eggs. It was unlike any corn beef hash dished I had ever eaten. Truthfully, I can't even remember what we had for our main course for dinner, but the bread pudding we had for dessert was dry and crusty. Views are pretty, but the food and service are really below par.
(1)
Rita M.
I've been a fan of the Cohn Restaurants for many, many years. I remember Kemo Sabe, Tupelos, Dakotas, etc. and am pleased to see the Prado, Blue Point Coastal Grill, and many others are still operating and thriving. I'm now a Maui resident and couldn't wait to try the Pineapple Grill, expecting the same exceptional quality and delicious food. But, I'm sorry to say I was sadly disappointed and hope management will get someone out here for some serious quality control. I didn't expect to find a Costco quality hamburger bun for my Chicken sandwich I ordered for lunch, and $13 for house wine on a Sun.afternoon following golf?! Shame on you for thinking those of us who live in Hawaii or are visiting are so stupid.
(1)
Tammy P.
All the hype and it was a huge let down. Food was mediocre and the service was terrible. The waiter didn't even get us water when we asked. We ordered the catch of the day and that was bland. The bouillabaisse on the other hand was too salty. The pineapple upside down cake is nothing special. I wouldn't come back here if they pay me. Blah!
(2)
Paula B.
Beautiful, peaceful location on golf course. Everything perfect until the meal arrived. Unfortunately, average food. Had pork chop and it was quite dry. Asparagus was good, sweet potato side dry and tasteless. Waiter offered no accommodation except "oh, it was over cooked...do you want any dessert? There are too many good places to waste your time here, unless you want to come and enjoy a drink and the view.
(3)
T S.
We go here every year for lunch. The grilled Chicken sandwich with pesto aioli sauce is the best grilled chicken sandwich I have had and for $14 you can't beat the quality of food for the price. For dessert you must have their pineapple upside down cake!
(5)
Dennis S.
In my opinion, this place was perfect. A wonderful combination of ambience, service and quality food. It just does not get much better. We were a party of 4 and each of us had different entres. Each was wonderful. Our server was pleasant and efficient. She was backed up by an excellent crew who helped her deliver our order to the table. Chris, the manager, stopped by our table to make sure everything was perfect. He has a well tuned crew who make it a delight to dine here. Check it out, I think you will love.
(5)
Maria F.
My fiance's cousin had his wedding reception here. They reserved the back patio and it was just perfect! The filet mignon was melt in your mouth delicious! Came here the next day for a burger and that was very delicious as well.
(5)
Angela R.
The first time we went to the Pineapple Grill, we had breakfast. u woukdnt the breakfast was much different than anywhere else. That being said, it was still delicious and decently prices. My hubby and I made our second trip there on a Sunday when they were having their prime rib special for 29$. It was the best prime rib I have had yet! We had the coconut lobster bisque to start and my taste buds were in love. We finished the meal off with their famous pineapple upside-down cake and it did not dissappoint. Although it was a bit pricey, it was definitely worth the money! The staff was nice and attentive and the atmosphere was laid back and casual, as well as family friendly.
(4)
Cath M.
The familia and I came here to celebrate Easter (dinner). We made reservations (just in case it was packed) but fortunately we missed the crowd. Our server said that the crowd came during lunch. We ended up seating outside the patio (so the nephew could run around)... and we were the only ones there (b/c it was also kinda chilly during that night.) I don't quite remember what I had during this dinner (I know shocking!) but they were all so delicious. I liked everything that I had... most importantly the famous pineapple upside down cake! That itself was delish! Location: it was hard to find. Definitely go for lunch! I liked their food... still a fan of Mama's hands down!
(4)
Stacey R.
the location is nice....we were seated promptly for dinner. The food was mediocre for the price. Much better food and prices at the Sea House down the hill. and for a better view pay the price and go to Merriman's. The service was average at best. we will not be going back soon.
(2)
L E.
Go see new Chef Robert Barrera for dinner. Delicious meal. Great atmosphere. Comfortable chairs. Breakfast is super yummy too!
(5)
Bill M.
In fairness, I didn't eat at Pineapple Grill. We tried to go there and their parking lot is a complete mess. It serves the golf course, the tennis courts and a couple other places. We drove around forever looking for a spot. It was very hot and we were dehydrated. We hiked all the way up to Pineapple Grill from the last remaining spot (we just had to park in a make-shift spot) only to be told they were closed for a private party. They have GOT to redesign that parking lot!
(2)
James T.
We make a special point to eat at the Pineapple Grill every year when we visit Maui. The service is awesome and the food and wine is great. We always have a great meal.
(5)
Darlene R.
Nice place.. Food was great and the staff were very helpful and polite. Try the Pork Chops. They are Awesome!!!
(4)
Christy M.
What a huge disappointment. A friend of mine who loves quality food recommended the PG so we decided to give it a try last night. After sitting for about ten minutes our server's assistant finally brought our water. It appeared our server was preoccupied with other tables even though the place wasn't busy at all. The salads and portuguese soup tasted fine but not exceptional. The bread was brought to the table as I was finishing my soup. our dinners were okay also, but not for the price we paid. I had the hawaiin snapper and my wife had the ahi tuna steak. My snapper was rather small. My in-laws had the chicken dish and the pasta. The chicken was supposed to come with asparagus but if there was any, we couldn't tell. They both said the food was just okay. Our server forgot to put in the brussel sprouts order with our meal so they came late. Neither the server nor his assistant ever came back to refill the water glasses. We didn't want to stick around for dessert and coffee because we were a little taken aback with our service and weren't willing to pay the hefty prices for dessert and $6.00 for a cup of coffee. Our overall experience was disappointing. We know we will not be back to the PG again. Good luck to you if you decide to go.
(2)
Dane I.
Let's say you are on vacation on Maui and you have 7 nights of dinners to plan. Do not use one of your precious nights on this restaurant. Middling at best. Like a stereo-typical "Hawaiian" spot. If a restaurant could be a cliche, this is it. NOT special, skip it.
(2)
John B.
Very very very good. We always love coming to this restaurant, the food is always spot on. The atmosphere is wonderful, the view overlooking the golf course and Tennis Ranch is amazing. It is recommended that you get a reservation, for this place is always busy. The bar area is very nice and large with multiple flatscreens for watching the game. This is a fun place for family's. We go several times a month, always great...
(5)
Tara C.
With a large, fun menu, lovely golf course views, and excellent customer service, Pineapple Grill hit the mark every time with me. During our two week stay, we ate here about 4 times and everything was great. Our first night in Maui, we simply walked over here for a pleasant dinner on the patio. Everyone had drinks and made meals of the apps and bar foods menu. I tried the "19th Hole Martini"- the classic martini, shaken not stirred, with grey goose vodka finished with a savory blue cheese stuffed olive. I love a good martini, especially if it is "lightly dirty". For dinner, I tried the Steamed Manila Clams, served with macadamia nut pesto crostini, and a Shanghai black bean and truffle broth. That broth was so unusual but absolutely delicious. Over the course of the other meals here, I was never let down by the food quality, the stiff drinks, or the friendly, chatty servers. Try the delicious Triple Bogey Bloody Mary- Smirnoff vodka and their own triple secret bloody mary mix, topped with a marinated asparagus spear and a spanish olive. The Maui Sunshine is sweet and refreshing: a mixture of sparkling wine, cointreau, orange and pomegranate juices. One night, I had the daily seafood special, which I believe was grilled Mahi on a crostini, topped with a tomato jam, and served with clams, bok choy, and a miso cream sauce. Excellent. Last of all, I tried the Captain Crosier's Seafood Bouillabaisse: sauteed local hawaiian catch, keahole maine lobster, kaua'i head on prawns, manila clams, kula tomatoes, saffron-sherry broth, grilled macadamia nut pesto crostini, and herb aioli. Very tasty, although I think the other seafood dishes I had here were a tiny bit better. Travis and I also tried out breakfast here. I had the Paniolo Breakfast: two Kapalua free range organic eggs, home fried potatoes, Portuguese sausage, and homemade biscuits with PG's pineapple, strawberry, guava jam. Mostly, I WANTED that jam- I LOVE GUAVA! The whole breakfast was delicious and filling though. At this point, we were quickly recognized by our server Hugo, who was the nicest guy. He even gave me a little extra jam in a container when I packed up my leftovers. Hugo is awesome, and the ultimate island guy- he moved from Catalina Island out to Maui several years ago. Pineapple Grill is such a great establishment, which really embodies the "Aloha spirit". I highly recommend trying the place out for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner, and keep in mind that they have an awesome happy hour!
(5)
Julie M.
Delicious food. A little pricey. Must try the pineapple upside down cake...amazing! I would go back just for dessert!
(4)
Angelique L.
Valentines Night! I love this place. We did not have reservations (we celebrated valentines the night before,my huband put himself in the dog house, our redo :) It was perfect we sat at the bar and drank martini's and ordered our food. i hade the steak and my husband had the fish. Delicious! every time i go there i am never disapointed. will be back soon.
(5)
John F.
Went this evening and had a wonderful eating experience. The service was terrific and the food was the best we had this trip to Maui. Highly recommend this gem in Maui. John F
(5)
Salvador D.
Their food is amazing. It's a shirt walk from my villa and worth the price. Not too bad, compared to Hawaii standards.
(4)
Krispy K.
This review is dedicated to Dane from Yorba Linda who advised everyone to skip this restaurant. This guy is probably an egomaniac and they didn't suck up well enough or he has an interest in nearby Merriman's who's reviews are not stellar. We LOVED Pinaeapple Grill. Great atmosphere and the views are not bad. If you sit overlooking the tennis courts you can see the water and enjoy the sunset. And the service is spot on. Our server was Stacey who was assisted by a a variety of support staff who saw to our every need. About the food; Mai Tai a bit strong but to each his own. Spinach Salad probably the best I've ever had. The vintage NY Strip Steak Au Poivre is not the traditional recipe with a creamy peppercorn sauce. It was more like a glaze and light on the peppercorns. Nevertheless excellent. The other thing we noticed about this place; people dress up for dinner here. You don't see the slobs from California who think it's cool to show up looking like, well, a slob. Perhaps their location in relation to the Ritz-Carlton has something to do with that. We can't wait to go back, especially since it's close to our condo.
(5)
Maria B.
Dined here twice this past week. While a bit pricey, food is excellent. Blue Crab Monchong (sic) is absolutely delicious! I suggest reservations, which you can simply do online. Not a good place for kids. I would return with my husband.
(4)
Kat A.
Right now they have a 5 course sampler for $50 and half off a bottle of wine if you choose to order the sampler. Def worth it. We started off with butternut squash soup and a kale salad. I loved both. Then we got a small piece of salmon which was covered in a sweet glaze and sat in a soy sauce based sauce. The short ribs were amazingly tender and perfectly flavored. We got a side of the PG13 mac n cheese which was more of a watery noodle dish...don't recommend it. We were too full to eat our pineapple upside down cake so we took that to go. I ordered a bottle of 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon which was slightly fruity like I prefer wines. Highly recommend this place!
(5)
Nikki C.
Nikki C. Our meal tonight was sooo disappointing. I had the bean soup which had canned red kidney beans a small amount of linguesa and lots of canned tomatoes. A tasteless concoction. Next came my braised short rib on a potatoe croquet with book choy. The rib was so salty I had to send it back. It was truly in edible. I ordered the hand cut pasta caprese which again was not very tasty. Sorry to say that we did not stay for dessert. I thought it was better to cut my losses at this point. Entrees are way over priced for the lack of quality at this restaurant. Thank you Pineapple Grill for your follow up response to my review. Even though I had a bad experience, it shows me that your customers do count and that you will take care of them. That is a strong business ethic that I value. My husband Patrick and I will definitely give your restaurant another chance when we come back to the islands. Nikki and Patrick C.
(1)
Peter R.
Breakfast only Review Swung by this as we explored the area for a late breakfast. Had the brisket hash that is not listed online for whatever reason - was outstanding. Check out the online menu - lots of great stuff. Great views overlooking the country side and tennis courts. Hopefully i offset my calories by watching the games. Service was fine - fast and professional.
(4)
Jamie S.
Pineapple upside-down cake!! Start with that as your first course.. ;). With wine of course. Rebecca was such a thoughtful and helpful server and suggested nice wines to accompany our dinner. Make sure to ask for Rebecca. Thanks Chris, you are awesome. We will be back or more.
(5)
Wall F.
This place is all hat and very few cattle. The food is imaginative and passable, they fall short on the basics. Most pointed example is overcooked, overpriced and tasteless shrimp. The service is deplorable. Our wait staff would be relieved of employment at Waffle House. Beer choices are sophomoric. Wine was delivered at the conclusion of entrees. One dish was completely forgotten leaving a member of our party left out. This was the worst meal on Maui, including the free breakfast buffet. Spend your time and money elsewhere.
Pineapple upside down cake was damn good, just wish there was a little more pineapple on top :/ the hubby brought to my attention that you shouldn't overpower the cake, I don't mind a lot of pineapple ;) pg-13 Mac and cheese was pretty on point, baby back ribs were good too, I loved their pineapple chutney :) a tad pricey but it's Maui so just keep that in mind and you'll enjoy!
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Kiera R.
Pineapple gill is a great restaurant and I've been a patron many times but I was disappointed this time around. I ordered Huevos Rancheros Huevos Rancheros "En Fuego" while 2 others in my party ordered the Huevos "Carne Asada" Rancheros. I don't eat meat and didn't mind having to pick out a bit of chorizo. When the meals arrived I cut mine open in half and noticed a large amount of steak inside, realizing they had brought me the wrong order. I waited patiently for the waitress to come over to explain but finally had to get up and walk over to waitress stand to get her attention. I told her the situation and she asked if I wanted a new one, since most people were already finished with half their meals I told her I would just pick out steak instead. I was astonished when the bill came and I was still charged the higher price for an order that was incorrect.
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Terri S.
My husband and I have been going to PG since Chris Kaiwi became managing partner....about 7 years now. Our experience has always been some what exceptional until tonight. In the past, we've had dinner either in the bar or dining room. In the dining room, Rebecca has always given us great service. She is an outstanding server! Tonight, we decided to sit at a table in the bar area....mistake! Even though Chris Kaiwi was dining at the bar, apparently his staff was so concerned to tending to his needs instead of us, the diners. Our server, who was also tending bar, was too overwhelmed to tend to us. We both ordered the prime rib and that too, was mediocre. Very fatty, gristly. Thankfully, in the end, our server/bartender saw our misgivings and adjusted our bill. To Mr. Kaiwi, get your head out of the clouds and remember who put you where you are today! We hope to one day patronize your restaurant again, but for now, we'll keep our options open to other restaurants in the Lahaina vicinity. Terri S.
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Jessica R.
Never thought there was such a thing as too much truffle. I was wrong. One of my most favorite, delicious comfort foods was poisoned by a truffle oil happy chef I imagine. I took two bites and ..just couldn't anymore. Short rib ravioli was pretty good. Ahi was not. Rib eye was oily and weird. Wine list was so-so. Came into the meal wanting - nay, insisting on - their famous pineapple upside down cake, after dinner though I couldn't have been more turned off.
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Haley B.
I am so sad because this restaurant delivered the best meal I have ever had in my entire life, I still talk about it to this day, but it has gone down hill since then because of a change of chefs, my family and I no longer go back because it is not worth the money. The amazing meal I had though was a macadamia crusted ono on a bed of pureed purple potatoes with a mango slaw and amazing sauce, it was pure heavennnn.
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Catherine T.
Stayed at the Ritz and used yelp to find this place. Based on the reviews, I thought I'd give it a shot. The food did not disappoint. They get 4 stars because I am a hard 5 star to get. I would go back and would recommend this to a friend. Service was good too. We were there on a Wednesday night and select bottles on the wine list were half price! This was a nice surprise and a major plus. The selection was very good. I love getting a $60 bottle of wine for $30.
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S. T. V.
This place has a nice view of the golf course if you're able to sit outside on the patio or by the windows, the ambiance is quite nice. The food was good - but some dishes were a bit too greasy (like the brussels sprouts). Service was on point and efficient. We were there for dinner and it was packed! The menu was pretty big so you can have your choice of food, took me awhile to decide what to eat that evening. :)
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mayura g.
We went there just for desserts. The upside down cake was a tad too sweet for my palate
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Kelly S.
I had a great meal at the Pineapple Grill during my girls' trip to Maui. I am vegan (often just vegetarian while traveling). I expected to just have one entree option during dinner (the egg noodle pasta). However, our server, Jessica, informed me that the chef could modify any of the fish entrees and include a tofu steak instead. I took her up on that offer and requested tofu prepared in place of the wasabi-pistachio ahi. It was delicious! I are every bite of the tofu, rice and greens. We also took advantage of "Wine Wednesday" and ordered a half price bottle of Veuve yellow label. We finished things off by splitting a piece of the pineapple upside down cake. I highly recommend the Pineapple Grill, especially for vegans and vegetarians looking for a healthy, creative dinner option.
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Terry L.
It is disappointing when you have great expectations for a restaurant but at the end all you end up with is regret. The front of the house was very rude and not welcoming. The bus boy/plate clearer was hands down the worst service I have ever experienced. Finally at the end, the waitress said she called the shuttle back to the Ritz but after waiting outside for 1/2 an hour, it was never called. So after a $600 bill, we were very, very underwhelmed. Avoid this restaurant. We'll be telling our visiting friends as well.
Excellent food and service. We were originally hoping to go to nearby Merriman's but found that it was only open for dinner. It turns out that Pineapple Grill was a great alternative. The service was exceptional and the food was awesome. It was difficult to narrow down our selections since the menu had many tempting items. Here's the highlights: Panko Fish and Chips made with Ono. The fish was firm and flakey, with a great crunch from the Panko. Shortribs were so tender they could be cut with a spoon. Very rich and flavorful. Spinach salad was super fresh with an amazing soft cheese. I'd highly recommend any of them.
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Audrie O.
We have been to Maui several times and have always wanted to go to the Pineapple Grill. Finally made it tonight. We started with cocktails at sunset on the patio. To one side views of the ocean the other the rolling hills of the golf course. My husband had the lobster bisque which he said was quite tasty. I had the handmade "Caprese" pasta..creamy and good. The real star was our side dish..Upcountry Brussels Sprouts. Over the top. Perfectly grilled. Wishing I had more now. Our dinner was finished off with The Pineapple Upside Down Cake. I can only say make sure you save room. The cake was light and moist. Fresh pineapple with ice cream and a caramel coconut sauce.
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Joseph K.
Great drinks and surprising great food! Steak, seafood and breakfast all rocked!
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Jaime C.
The atmosphere and views are what makes this place another must stop,if you are in Maui. The food was outstanding as well, wine selection is extensive and the service is casual but prompt. Try the cheese plate, the macadamia nut brittle is to die for. the cheese selections offer a great balance of tart and creamy to hold up nicely with a great Pinot
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Jay E.
Excellent. The atmosphere is well managed (lighting, sound, fan speed, etc). Upon being escorted to our table, the hostess reminded us of a few steps to watch our feet on. This is a clear indication of attention to service. We were impressed before even sitting down at our table. Excellent food cooked appropriately. Prompt service. We don't drink alcohol and didn't feel the "stink eye" like we do at some other places. Well managed pace as well. We didn't feel rushed. We were under dressed purposefully to ascertain how we would be treated. No complaints. Would definitely visit again.
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Carla L.
Sadly this place has gone way downhill! Used to be a great place but now it's not. Always ordered the fish specials which were fresh and creative. Went in a week or so ago and was told they r no longer doing any specials! How can you not have a fresh fish special on Maui where fresh fish abounds! Ordered the opakaka from the menu and it was over cooked- horrid to do on this island. Only thing to go eat there now is the pineapple upside down cake sadly. What a shame!
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SouthernFoodie M.
As an update to this, I did receive a email message from the general management of Cohn, followed by a personal call from the manager of the Pineapple Grill. Glad they took to heart the review, and hope that the issues will resolve themselves! Cheers to them for reaching out and apologizing.
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Mike L.
This place is clearly top notch and in life like in Hawaii some times you have to pony up some major coin to enjoy. Golf near by at Kapalua Bay course was world class. Having a cold beer and dinner at this place made it even a better experience. Cool Maui Brewing Company IPA's at he bar along with great appetizers, bread, and fresh fish made this an experience I will never forget. Bartenders were great; interactive, friendly, funny, etc. Service was great, food was just as good. A gem hidden in the dark hills of Kapalua.
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Jay W.
Amazing and inventive food. The best pineapple upside down cake I have ever had. The fish was cooked very well. Great vegetarian options. Kind of stuffy though. Very EXPENSIVE, good for a special night out.
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Ryan O.
I came to Maui for business, and was taken here for lunch. I was totally blown away by their PG's Beefeater which was the best french dip I ever had! I had the Beer Battered Onion Rings on the side which was a small portion, but still satisfying none the less. Imagine thin sliced roast beef, caramelized maui onion, cheddar cheese on sourdough! drool... This place is a definite repeat!!!
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Sandy L.
Service was good and fast. However, food came out fresh but bland, very bland. it doesn't cost that much to add salt??
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John L.
Wow, we had a fabulous meal We started with the spring rolls and the tomato caprese salad and then the lamb chops which were very tender and juicy, my wife had the mahi mahi that was quite delicious and to top,it off we finished with the pineapple upside down cake drowned in Carmel sauce that was fantastic. Couple that with the excellent, friendly, attentive service we received from Stacey and that made our 29th anniversary meal something to remember. We will DEFINITELY be back on our next visit, I am going to have to say this was most likely the best meal we have had on Maui and this is our 10th visit. Loved it loved it loved it
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Angela K.
They catered well to my vegan diet while I was visiting my friend in Golf school. Thanks!
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Genna R.
Food was good. Unfortunately we sat for an entire hour before we got our meal. The server gave no explanation. I had heard that the pineapple upside down cake was delicious, but we were too full to try it.....
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Kristie A.
Excellent service and atmosphere. Delicious bento box at lunchtime! Prices are a little high, but reasonable when compared to other restaurants on the island and the quality of meal. We also returned for dinner and had an extremely good meal - chef's special was amazing! The waitress was very accommodating and friendly too.
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Amy S.
One of the best meals I have ever had. To celebrate my families last night in HI, and my last name in Maui, we decided to splurge. It's located on a luscious golf course with beautiful views. I got some sort of sangria, which was just alright. Warm rolls were served with herb aioli. So good, we got another round. Appetizers- spring rolls and a side order of truffle Mac and cheese. The spring rolls were great, the Mac and cheese was dry. Dinner- I got the handmade pasta with chicken. So fresh and delicious but I got super full from eating off everyone else's plates. There was the perfectly cooked ahi to try, on a bed if the best rice I have ever had. I would probably want to create my own meal combining the sides: the coconut rice, the cheese stuffing, the fresh mozzarella, and maybe some bites of the ahi or short rib. I was in heaven!! Dessert- my brothers opted for the famous pineapple upside down cake-- which was so good-- the caramel sauce in that was serious business. I was super full, but could not resist the Tahitian vanilla crime brulee served with strawberries and mint. It was light and creamy. Coffees with free refills finished the meal.
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molly d.
Last meal of our vacation and well worth the wait. We've been to many of the Cohn restaurants and this did not disappoint. Hostess greeted us immediately and walked us to a beautiful corner table over looking the golf course. Wonderful server. Blue crab monchango was the best dish of the night. Yummy purple potatoes. Melt in your mouth fish. Service was great. Food was wonderful. Atmosphere is like an old school steak house from the 80s, but charming none the less. Will definitely be back.
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Krystal G.
Best truffle fries ever! I mean the entire meal was amazing and the view is breathtaking, but I could not get enough of those damn truffle fries.
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Ana C.
Oh, Pineapple Grill, how much we wanted to love you!!! My husband's family has owned property on Maui (no, not timeshares) for several decades and he came here with his grandmother as a child so he wanted to take me here for our special 10-year anniversary. Pass. Don't get me wrong: the food is easily a 4- or 5-stars depending on the dish. Service? A 1-star. Bummer. Husband made a reservation and told them about our special anniversary; little girl taking reservation said she'd make sure everyone knew. Wrong. Not even a hostess in sight when we arrived at 7 on a Wednesday. Had to wait around for one to grace us with her presence. We were crammed into a tiny table with a lovely view of the bathroom and a tennis court. Fail. Hostess, server, no one knew it was our anniversary. Fail again. There were three couples, including us, in our area being served by Kelly. An older couple who was staying at the Ritz who ordered one cocktail each, a salad as an entree, a regular entree and a dessert to share. Out in an hour. A couple who was young, as we are, who ordered a couple of appetizers and one cocktail apiece and left within 40 minutes. And us....who ordered a bottle of wine, an appetizer, two entrees and a dessert. Guess who got the best treatment? Yep, old couple in Tommy Bahama Hawaiian print staying at the Ritz. We were pretty much ignored by the "sweet" Kelly. As was the young couple behind us; at least they weren't stuck staring at the bathroom. We were there almost 2 hours and were treated pretty much like second class citizens once Kelly realized we weren't over 45 and weren't staying at the Ritz. Total fail. The food? This is the only thing that saved me from going postal. The Ahi tartare which was really, really good. Wonderful flavor and the ingredients were so fresh. Complex flavors of chili oil and toasted macadamia nuts were wonderful with the fish. I ordered the steak au poivre which was ok. My husband liked it more than I did. I liked the scalloped potato dish that came with it and the salad, both with hearts of palm. Husband had the crab-crusted monchong. The sweet, purple potato mash with it was great. The fish was good but we wanted a textural element to break it up since it was all pretty soft. We had the lilikoi cheesecake which was good and I would have loved to ask Kelly about it but by that point she just shoved a check on the table and disappeared after a half-assed "take your time" which we all know meant "you're my last table, get out." The Brussels sprouts were honestly the best vegetable side I've ever had at a restaurant. They were amazing! Seriously great! Kelly agreed when we mentioned this but when ordering and looking at the menu, she was utterly uninterested in offering opinions on the menu and when husband asked her advice between two dishes, she simply described them as described on the menu. She even laughed and said how unhelpful that probably was. Yeah, it was, Kelly, thanks. I should also note that there was not a hostess to be found when we left. No "thanks for coming!" No "come again!!!" Glad to know you value my patronage so much, Pineapple Grill! So, in conclusion, Pineapple Grill's food is worth a visit but if you're under 45, be ready to be treated pretty much like crap. Too bad Pineapple Grill doesn't get that there are 30-year-olds who were prepared to drop $250-300 on dinner but after the crappy treatment from the beginning opted to "only" spend $175. I really want to go back for other menu items but I just can't really stand to think about being shoved in a corner again and ignored because of my age. Sorry, Pineapple Grill, but we won't be back. Too bad for you since we not only have property here and are here regularly, but we recommend local businesses we enjoy to those who rent our property. You won't be on the list.
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B D.
Nestled in Kapaula Pineapple Grill is a great restaurant for a nice family dinner. We had a delicious bottle of Sauvignon Blanc from Cliff Lede, one of our favorite vineyards. What made it even better was that it was half off for wine Wednesdays! We also had a bottle of Veuve Clicquot, which is always incredible. Our food was delightful. My husbands Thai Coconut Lobster Bisque was to die for. It was so rich, creamy, and had great depth of flavor, a must have! My mother-in-law and I split the Arugula, Watermelon & Surfing Goat Dairy Feta Cheese and it was good, not the best salad ever, but very nice. Now if you want to talk about my best dish of the week (I usually get order envy, but this time everyone else was jealous of me!) it was the Blue Crab Crusted Monchong. The crushed purple sweet potatoes were my idea of heaven on a plate. They added the perfect amount of sweetness to the Monchong and paired perfectly with the plum wine preserved lemon beurre blanc. If you are going to get one dish here, this is it! The best of the best in my opinion. Those were definitely the highlights of the evening. Enjoy!
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Lynn B.
After a round of excellent golf on a great course we enjoyed appetizers at the Pineapple Grill. Service by Cain was excellent and friendly. Couldn't ask for more. Thanks Cain!
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Lisa B.
Went for dinner during our honeymoon. Food was good. My husband had the bouillabaisse and i had their seafood special. The dessert was amazing. I would go back just for dessert though since it is pricey and I think for that price I'd rather go to mama's fish house.
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Tim L.
Genuine win all around. Go hungry.
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Frank A.
A dinner I will remember for a while.. From appetizer to dessert to drinks everything was perfect. You can tell the chefs are pros, they don't compromise on anything, and are courageous in the flavors proposed. Spent around 100$ plus tip for: - 1 appetizer (tuna sashimi) - 2 entrees (daily special and tuna steak with pistachios) - 1 dessert (upside down pineapple cake) - 2 glasses of Prosecco - 2 cocktails I really don't understand why people would go in a Zagat high rated restaurant that won best in the island for 5 years in a row and order FISH AND F*** CHIPS and then complain about them on yelp... stay home people, or go to taco bell.
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Rob B.
Came here tonight for dinner. We have been once before and loved it. Actually we came here a long time ago when this was Jameson's. It's a great setting and the food is usually in the 5 star marks, tonight was no different. The Manchong with lobster sauce awesome, could have it more with more lobster sauce. The pistachio crusted ahi was nice but needed a element of acid to make the dish pop. While I like the asian pork ribs, he thought it was too fatty. The beef short ribs, nice and a classic. The pineapple upside down cake with Roselani Ice cream and sugared phyllo dough was epic! Tonight the service as a little light, I think our table though great (#1) was a bit hidden.
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Echo L.
Blue crab crusted monchong with sweet potato mash~ BEST FISH DISH EVER!!!!! That is all.
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Brittany R.
i had a sushi roll.. it was very good.. and it was an appetizer.. it was HUGE tho! great food.... amazing wine! i sat outside tho.. we had just landed. it was late.. its beautiful it was on the golf course and it was sprinkling... just wonderful
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Jared G.
The food was amazing. The lobster-coconut bisque was excellent and full of flavor. I had the pork and sweet potatoes for dinner. It was some of the best food that I had. The only problem was that I was too full to have the pineapple upside down cake for desert. I will have to get that next time after hearing some great reviews.
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Erin C.
The place is VERY tired and dark on the inside and has a funky old smell. The views of the golf course are nice, but they really need to upgrade the place. The food was ok and VERY expensive. I ordered the lobster bisque and there was no lobster in it. Very disappointing. The best part of the meal was dessert....pineapple upside down cake with ice cream.....yum! Waitress was very knowledgeable and nice. Weird thing happened at the front desk......we check in when we arrived, and then while we were eating, I received a call on my cell phone from the hostess telling me that we had missed our reservation. This was annoying and I had to speak with her after we finished our meal. I probably won't be back until they renovate.
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Ryan W.
The views here area beyond 5 star. My first experience was not great, but sill good. Might have just been too hungover for breakfast, or maybe I just ordered the wrong thing that day. I believe in second chances, and they delivered. I would definitely recommend this as a breakfast/brunch spot if you're in the area. Get the Huevos, thank me later for the recommendation. Dinner and their after 8 happy hour are pretty solid as well. You have to try the pineapple upsidedown cake.
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Traveler X.
This is our third trip back to Maui. We loved dining at the Pineapple grill on our first trip to Maui 4 years ago. On our third trip back we dined at this restaurant and had another incredible and romantic meal. The food is very good and the atmosphere is romantic. The service is also professional and nice, I would highly recommend this restaurant for a special dinner or a group. I hope to come back here the next time I am in Maui.
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Danielle F.
The Pineapple Grill is a pleasant restaurant with a view of a golf course so it does have that golf club kind of feel, without the dress code. That doesn't mean that club attire won't be found there. There were a lot of polo shirts being worn but no one seemed to mind my beach attire and sandy feet. Thursdays are a great day to come because the happy hour menu is half off that already reduced prices and it goes all night. The tuna tartar was yummy as was the skewer assortment with peanut sauce. I drank a few foo foo drinks which were ok and them moved on to some ok wine (drinks are $2 off and wine is 25% off) which were good enough for a pre sunset drink and snack. I really enjoyed my time here and would recommend coming on those special reduced nights because it's a really good deal. Otherwise, it's expensive for what you get. Good times!
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Connie C.
Thursday Industry Nights is the best time to go to Pineapple Grill! From 5:30-close, they offer 50% off pupus and drink specials at the bar and lanai. The pork and mushroom spring rolls are super yummy and only $5 during happy hour! The kahlua pork quesadilla, onion rings and mac n cheese are also not to be missed. And since it's called Pineapple Grill, obviously, I had to get a few items with pineapple in them. I loved their pineapple mojito, and their pineapple upside down cake with mac nut ice cream was absolutely divine. Located at Kapalua Resort, you'll get awesome views of the sprawling golf course from both the lanai and main dining room area. You can also see the ocean, but we missed the sunset. We did catch a beautiful rainbow though!
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Sarang Y.
3.5 The crab cakes were delicious because it was packed with crab meat, lightly breaded, and the salsa with special sauce lightened up the heaviness. Highly recommended. The lobster bisque was so subtle that I was unsure if I tasted any lobster. My husband who has sharper taste buds said that he tasted lobster and loved the soup. As for me, it tasted like a fancy Tom Kha coconut soup. I just wished there was more lobster flavor or even lobster meat :D The free bread is amazing. Usually I try to decrease my ever so high carb intake and skip free bread but this free bread is a must. Freshly baked out of the oven, it's steaming hot and had a crunchy crust with a soft fluttery middle. Also, you're on vacation so smother on some butter! Alas the entrees. The wasabi crusted ahi was decent when eaten with rice, mushrooms, etc. but it was kind of boring by itself. I couldn't even taste the burning spicy flavor of wasabi. And I don't know why but I was turned off by the big slab of ahi. So, I didn't finish it. The hub got braised beef which was tasty, well seasoned, etc. but it wasn't mind blowing or anything. I liked both dishes but I don't think I'd spend the money to get it again. Pineapple Grill was one of the better restaurants in Maui. Next time I'd come back for the appetizers and the view. Maybe I'll order the chef's special if it's not sold out again. P.S. Google maps GPS has no effing idea where this restaurant is. It's really easy to find so just call the restaurant if you get lost. :)
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Irene P.
The family came here twice during our HI vacation. First, for dinner. I wasn't that hungry, so I got the lobster bisque and a salad. Had I known the lobster bisque was going to be a bowl instead of a cup, I would not have ordered the salad. The bisque pretty much filled me up, and I couldn't finish it. It was creamy and rich, as lobster bisque should be. My salad was light and fresh. Nothing spectacular. For dessert, we had the pineapple upside down cake. The ice cream on top was delicious! Well, everything with macadamia nuts is delicious. If you put the cake, pineapple, syrup, and ice cream all on one spoon and devour it, you will have one of the most joyful experiences on your taste buds. The next day we ordered lunch to go. Three burgers and an ahi tuna melt. The tuna melt is half canned and half fresh - that concept does not make any sense to me. The burgers were bland, you need pay extra to add the cheese and other toppings to have a truly tasty burger. Three stars because the prices are rather high for a hit-or-miss flavorful meal.
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JJ L.
Breakfast review only. Totally worth a trip. We had a spicy chorizo scramble which was delicious. Not too spicy but very flavorful. It came with nice fresh fruit on the side, and a buttermilk biscuit with some very good jam. We also ordered the famous pineapple upside down cake which did not disappoint. It was $10 and was the cake and some mac nut ice cream on top. It was made fresh and was very flavorful. We kept eating away at it and couldn't put our spoon down. It was also nicely presented (presentation of food is not always that important to restaurants in Maui!). We also got a window table with a nice view of the resort. Great breakfast, VERY reasonable prices, great location, nice service. Overall 4.5 stars.
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Geneva H.
The food is expensive but it is really good. Portions were large for such a gourmet restaurant. We were here for dinner with a large group (20 people). Service was slow, but they did a good job overall. Our dinner took 4 hours from seated to out the door. We weren't in any rush, but that's still a little long... I would recommend the 5 courses for $50. Great views over looking the golf course and some outdoor seating as well.
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Steven L.
Pineapple Grill is located in Kapalua just north of Lahaina on the west side of the island... it's the site of the old Jameson Restaurant. The only challenge with this restaurant is finding it, in the dark of night with rain... Outside of that it is a dining experience. The food is delicious... doesn't matter what you order, be assured that it will be great. The service is exceptional, and it has a very comforting architecture. We always look forward to returning! Aloha!
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Brenda I.
A golf course "grill", I was not expecting the gorgeous bar, the fresh patio and the out of this world food! Portions were large, everything was delectable especially the pineapple upside down cake in caramel sauce. Plate licking phenomenal. Every year I stay close and I will be a regular when on the island.
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Bonnie C.
First of all, I apologize because I have waited a little too long to write this review so the details are hazy. The notes I wrote to myself were: Good food. Yes indeed, they strive to keep everything fresh and local. Everyone in my group enjoyed their meal, even if they're not pushing the envelope as far as imagination goes. Odd service. I seem to remember them being a bit over-attentive. Pineapple mojito too boozy. Well that note speaks for itself. I really appreciate a well-balanced cocktail and did not get one here.
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Tatum P.
Great food great atmosphere, don't miss the pineapple upside down cake for dessert yum! love it!!!
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A. S.
Beautiful scenery . Great eggs Benedict they have different choices. Nice place to relax and have a nice meal.
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Mohammed A.
Very good service, the food is great, the prices are fair. If you gotta a chance to go to pineapple grill, then you should order the pineapple dessert. Its one of the best desserts i've ever eaten!!
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Gina B.
On recommendation of a friend, we drive out to Pineapple Grill for dinner. Unfortunately, this was the most underwhelming meal of the 11 day trip. By a mile. The service scored low marks and the food was just a miss. I should state for the record, that I am gluten free... that said, fish and veggies shouldn't be too hard one would think, but they premarinate everything in garlic, etc. I ended up with a dry chicken kebab and some calamari (not so bad). But, they were presented like fried cheese sticks. The restaurant was decorated for halloween and it was completely over the top. Very tacky. Not a classy experience or romantic.
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Aaron G.
We have been trying to find some really great local cuisine while on Maui, something that takes what the Hawaiian islands have to offer and does something unique and delicious. After a few failed attempts we came across this restaurant, which gets great reviews. Unfortunately, what we got was a mediocre meal with an elevated price tag. Nothing was particularly unique and even the ingredients weren't that fresh, which should be so simple to do on an island like Maui. We started with the Hawaiian mixed greens and the lobster bisque. The salad was fine, though the dressing was underwhelming, just tasted like diluted pineapple juice. The bisque was coconut based and kind of heavy. Very sweet and over salted, to the point the the last few spoonfuls were disagreeable--and that's with us splitting the appetizers. There was also a vague bitterness to it in the background. Not sure what caused that, but it was definitely an off flavor, it shouldn't have been there. For mains we got the rotisserie chicken, seafood bouillabaisse, and "recommended" side of mac and cheese. The lobster in the bouillabaisse was bad, we had to send it back. The chef made some excuse about claw meat tasting different from tail meat but we know what a lobster tastes like, come on... we got the seared ahi steak as a replacement. Chicken was served with brussel sprouts and sausage on a bed of gravy. It was way too salty and a little overdone though not inedible. Ahi was served encrusted with nuts on a bed of greens and mushrooms. Again, too much salt in the veggies, and the fish was too "busy". It was hard to taste the tuna through all the added junk, and when you did it tasted like mushy sushi from a food court, definitely not the freshest fish. It was fine, it just wasn't "caught the same morning and shipped straight to the restaurant" fresh. We got fresher fish by stopping at a local fishmonger and grilling it ourselves. Finally, the mac and cheese was one of those gourmet versions with truffle oil and multiple cheeses. Given how many of the dishes were overdone, it doesn't surprise me that the menu said it had 13 cheeses. You certainly can't taste all 13, it was just rich and cheesy--and again, oversalted. It would have been better with 4 well-chosen cheeses instead of the entire selection on offer by the restaurant's supplier. So in all, it wasn't an awful meal, but it showed the results of an inexperienced chef who doesn't have a lot of competition. It certainly wasn't worth returning for.
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Jason M.
Came here for breakfast, after trying to get a table at the Gazebo and showed up there only to find a one hour wait. So we gave the pinapple grill a chance for breakfast and were pleasantly surprised. The wait staff was very helpful and courteous, and not pretentious as one might imagine at a high end golf course. The food was very tasty and all cooked with fresh ingredients. Everything from the yogurt and granola to the corned beef hash was homemade with the freshest ingredients. And to top it off, the bloody marys were very tasty and the view was great, overlooking the golf course with the coastline and ocean in the back ground.
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Giselle K.
Hmmm... I came here with big expectations but it was just allright. Ordered two appz and two entrees... Not at all impressed. Service was good and bread was awesome but food was .... Will not come back again.
(2)
Arlene M.
Went here for brunch with the hubby. I started off with a maui bellini which has pineapple juice as well as the usual peach puree mixed in, while hubby got a guava mimosa. Both drinks were well made and had a decent amount of bubbly. Since we were in Hawaii, we had to get the Loco Moco, which my hubby ordered...it was really tasty and had a very nice sauce. I got the Kalbi Short Rib with Maui Onion hash, which was really good as well. I really liked the sweetness of the maui onion with the beef, and the sunny-side up egg I ordered was cooked perfectly. The service was decent and there were nice views, especially from our corner window table. Definitely recommend this place for a classy brunch in the island.
(4)
Ha T.
I totally agree with another reviewer - most of the dishes are not as described in the menu. The lobster bisque is really coconut curry sauce with a lump of lobster in the middle. The spring roll is deep-fried, which makes it an eggroll and an average one. The pineapple upside down cake has so much going on - macadamia ice cream, coconut flakes, and caramel sauce. It overpowered the pineapple flavor. I don't object to the price, but since we paid 3 times more, food should be at least twice as great. It wasn't. Dinner was very nice, but I rather skip down the golf course to Sansei. Food and service there is way better.
(3)
Karina G.
I was recently contacted by the concerned owners and they genuinely cared about the review. I hope my feedback to them will help out the restaurant. I am changing the review to 5 stars because of the way that they took care of me after my experience. It's great to know that people care. Thank you so much.
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John B.
If you are expecting a high end Lahaina type restaurant, it's not here. Don;t get me wrong, it's a high end golf country club type restaurant with an active bar. The service was good but a level below places like the Lahaina Grill or Gerard's. I'd rate the overall food, appetizers, salads, etc. as a 8/10. That's still good but not at the same level as the aforementioned eateries. I had the pork rib appetizer, Cesar salad & prime rib for the entree. My wife had the Mac & Cheese appetizer, Kula salad greens & prime rib. Both appetizers were very good. Salads - nothing to write home about and the prime rib, very good. Dessert wise, I had the upside down pineapple cake which was the star of the evening. My wife had the Creme Brulee which she said was good. A bottle of good Zinfandel and a decent tip = $300. for the both of us. Bottom line, they are priced like the high end shops but do come up a tad short when compared side by side. Still, not a bad evening overall. The pineapple upside down cake dessert is a MUST. The best plan might be stopping by for a nightcap and dessert. That would be a sure thing.
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Steve T.
Went here for brunch on a recommendation from a Local guy. The view was spectacular. It overlooks the Bay Course at Kapalua. The service was great. Casual yet very attentive. The food was great as well. I was pleasantly surprised by the Loco Moco. Their version was very froufrou. I had my doubts, since I'm a self proclaimed expert on Loco Moco's and believe the best versions come from small hole in the wall's. It was the Jalepeno gravy that made this dish work. This would be a great place to come for a cocktail. They have a nice bar with a beautiful mural on the ceiling.
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Marlon O.
This was the first dinner we had in Maui for our Honeymoon. Great venue, overlooking the golf course, and some spots of the restaurant, you get a great view of the ocean. We ordered the steamed manila clams; they were delicious. Ask for more bread, because the sauce from the manila clams are awesome when you dip the bread in it. I ordered the chicken, which tasted like any other chicken, until you eat the chicken with the cheese stuffed brussels sprouts. Just a little bit salty. My wife ordered the filet mignon; i tasted one bite, and it was juicy, but It didn't stand out as one of the best steaks I have had. She finished the rest, so I guess that it was good, for only sharing one bite. haha The Pineapple Upside Down Cake is a MUST ORDER. It was probably the BEST dessert we had on the entire trip.
(4)
Jen S.
This place is great. It's really nice at sunset if you can make it there by then. I had the chicken with brussels sprouts. They were really great but not your healthiest version. The pineapple salad dressings is refreshing. Finally, the pineapple upside is out of this world! The owner is really nice too.
(5)
Sogol S.
Great food, good service and decent pricing. Good menu - we loved the food; the pistachio crusted Ahi dinner is Aaamazing and highly recommended..We enjoyed everything and will go back when we visit Maui again.
(5)
Rodney C.
Warning: This review based on only two specialty cocktails & one dessert. Bottomline: AMAZING! Probably THE single best dessert on the island - Maui Gold Pineapple Upsidedown Cake. Boring details: Was in Maui for eight days, seven nights. All our friends/family from Seattle had provided us with a million food recommendations. With so little time, we had to skip a lot of places but made time for this on our final night in Maui - after we had already eaten. THANK GAWD we didn't miss out on the Pineapple Upside Down Cake (dark rum-caramel sauce, maui's own roselani macadamia nut ice cream, toasted coconut). We ordered in the bar with a couple of cocktails and cherished every bite of our sweet treats (the drinks were amazing as well). Man. It was all so fantastic. And we were lucky to be entertained by the talented Damien Awai (as of the end of May 2012, he performs there every Thurs 7-10pm).
(5)
Sandy H.
We came here on Wednesday 1/2 off Wine Night and the food here was amazing. My husband and I ordered the ahi tacos (off the bar menu), the pineapple grill mixed greens, and the shutome. The salad was fresh and the pineapple dressing was light and delicious. The ahi came fresh from the waters off the coast was lightly tossed with sesame oil and served with crispy fried taco shell and cabbage. The shutome was perfectly cooked (medium) and the local mashed purple potatoes were amazing. They're like sweet potatoes, but purple! Oh, and you can't come here without ordering the pineapple upside down cake. It was just heaven on a plate. The hubs even made me take the survey so that we can get it for free on our next visit...
(5)
Christian M.
Decent food, decent service, views of golf course/tennis courts and up into the island, but not easy to see the ocean, etc--only one thing to REALLY get excited about: The Pineapple Upside Down Cake with Rosalani's Macamia Nut Ice Cream and Unbelievable Caramel Sauce (please note the usage of the upper case letters!). AMBIENCE: 3 stars. Golf course/Tennis club atmosphere. Inside is a bit dark (especially when you first walk in)--it opens up a bit when you get out to the main dining room--but nothing really special. SERVICE: 3.5 stars. Attentive but not spectacular. FOOD: 3 stars. Typical Maui fare--not done in a particularly interesing manner. I had the short ribs (OK), kids had typical kid stuff from the kids' menu (OK). I did have the house soup with Portugese sausage and that was nice. DRINKS: 3 stars. Is there anything sadder than an uninspired Mai Tai in Maui? DESSERT: 5 stars. Get the Pineapple Upside Down Cake. Period. You will thank me later. OVERALL: 3.5 stars--but I can't figure out how to do that with Yelp's rating system.
(3)
Monica B.
We returned to the Pineapple Grill on our most recent visit to Maui and we were seriously underwhelmed. First, our waitress was not friendly at all, but most importantly, our food was just ok for the price.
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Rosa C.
We stopped in for pupus on a Saturday night and was surprised by the shrunken menu. Last year when we were here, the pupu menu was twice the size in selections. Service: Terrible! We were seated at the bar and were ignored for about 5 minutes before we were given menus. We were pretty quick about choosing what we wanted to order, but then it took an additional 10+ minutes before anyone would take our order. Even with the smaller menu, the food took FOREVER to come out... and we only ordered 3 items and 1 dessert. From the pupu menu... (1) Kahlua pork quesadilla: Decent; the pork was not as smokey in flavor as we would've liked; the chipotle sour cream was bland. (2) Onion rings with sriacha ketchup: How do you mess up onion rings? They were not even crispy, but the sriacha ketchup was good. (3) Ahi tartar: Much improved since I've tried it last year. It was more flavorful and the fish was fresh. Dessert: (4) Maui Gold Pineapple Upside Down Cake with dark rum-caramel sauce, Maui's own Roselani macadamia nut ice cream toasted coconut: -- Doesn't this sound like the most amazing dessert? It was pure sugar! It was hard to differentiate between what you were tasting... the ice cream, cake, or pineapple because everything on the plate was overpoweringly sweet. My husband did enjoy this though, because he is a sugar-fiend. Overall, the food was "ok"... nothing to make me really want to come back again, except that it's open late.
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Cass H.
Located at the Kapalua Resort, Pineapple Grill is a somewhat fancy restaurant that has a GREAT happy hour, making it super affordable if you want to try a variety of pupus. I'm not typically a sit-at-the-bar type of girl, considering how often I drink (rarely). However, I'm telling you...whatever you do, SIT AT THE BAR HERE. The bartenders are FANTASTIC. Especially Zoe. She's super nice and we enjoyed chatting with her. We sat on the lanai one evening, and while it wasn't bad, it definitely wasn't as enjoyable as sitting at the bar. Happy Hours (only at the bar or on the lanai) are as follows: Thursday nights from 5:30-close (50% off pupus, $2 off beer/well drinks/25% off wine by the glass) Friday nights from 8-close (50% off pupus, $5 Ocean vodka drinks) Saturday nights from 8-close (50% off pupus) We loved it so much on Thursday night, we went again on Saturday! Okay, and then maybe we went again on Sunday just for dessert. Oink. Over the course of the three visits, this is what we tried: Caesar salad: INCREDIBLE. I don't know what it was about that salad, but I was in heaven. Ordered both nights. The croutons were fantastic, as was the dressing. No wilty lettuce, and the addition of cherry tomato halves was a pleasant surprise. Not part of the 50% off, but still worth it! Sourdough rolls: They come out before your meal and they are piping hot and super fluffy inside. Seriously, don't skip the bread this time. They are GOOD. Kalua pork and Maui onion quesadilla: Order this! The pork is great and the onion isn't too strong (I'm not a huge onion fan). Comes with chipotle sour cream--HOT stuff! Seriously, no part of the "sour cream" cools down the spiciness of the chipotle. Not for the weak at heart. Calamari strips: I'm not a huge calamari fan, so I didn't try these. Husband enjoyed, though! Onion rings: Husband also enjoyed these. I didn't try. Truffle fries: Holy huge basket of fries! We definitely didn't even finish half the basket. Good fries, not too greasy. Truffle part was not overwhelming, which I enjoyed. Poke tacos: Husband LOVED these. I hear they are a hit here, so definitely try them. They are not part of the 50% off, but order them anyway. Pineapple Upside Down Cake: Dude. WOW. This is truly incredible! The cake is topped with mac nut ice cream, Maui rum caramel sauce, and toasted coconut or something (husband said it tasted like sweet wheat thins--in a good way! The caramel sauce is ridiculous good. Honestly, I could have totally gone for just a bowl of the ice cream and caramel sauce! I highly recommend ordering this if you like dessert. You will not be disappointed! The mister also enjoyed Maui's Primo lager to wash everything down and an espresso martini with dessert. Our meal out on the lanai was enjoyable, but not nearly as much as at the bar. The server wasn't quite as attentive as the bartenders. Also, while I realize it's Maui and its never really COLD, there are no patio heaters and I was slightly chilly. Maui IS windy, afterall. Definitely recommend this restaurant if you're looking for some pupus or dessert!
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cihan i.
classic american style restaurant taste good
(4)
Ben M.
This is a nice restaurant. Great by the glass wine list. Good service though it gets busy. Crowd is a little older - 50-70s mainly. It is part of a country club. Food was good but not great though the menu is extensive. Non-golf course side was a decent view. Decor is well suited to a country club. Just not a lot of soul to this place - too many people. You can tell they are really trying though. Will be interesting to see if it evolves.
(4)
Luz G.
I was looking forward to eating here since I planned my Maui trip.... Was not impressed at All, maybe because I went for lunch I would have giving it 3 stars but did had great things Food: Ordered the fish and chips since They are made with Ono I was expecting amazing!! Got ok... Texture great,.. flavor missing (to my liking) the salad dressing is delicious (got extra point) Ambiance: A plus the view is incredible Service: very good Dessert: Exceptional we has the pineapple upside down cake (extra point) That's about it... An ok lunch with a wonderful view... Don't think I'll come back but if I do it will be for the dessert and view
(3)
calla M.
Beautiful restaurant, view is ok (if you'd rather pay top dollar to look at a golf course than the ocean) Food was ok. Grumpy, robotic service. Half empty dining room, slow service The whole experience was morgue-like.
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Sean D.
4.5 stars This was just a lovely meal, shared with some good friends; elements detracting from a solid 5-star experience were the ambience - we were seated well inside next to an obnoxious elderly couple and I couldn't see that there were terrific outdoor seats - and the wait time after ordering. The servers were quite friendly and knowledgeable, but there was quite a delay between ordering and receiving our dinner. That said, could have been a busy night, and we could have had much better seats. On to the food... My wife and I both had the Pistachio & Wasabi Pea Crusted Rare Ahi Steak, which came with coconut-scented "forbidden" rice, roasted Hamakua mushrooms, and wasabi-soy butter ($35) and as of this writing it was the best ahi steak we'd both had on Maui, hands-down. The portion size was appropriately generous, the ahi perfectly cooked, and the mushrooms and accompanying rice were equally good sides; the rice in particular was sumptuously coconutty and creamy and really it was a perfect ensemble plate. We had a few glasses of the Mollydooker "Two Left Feet" blend which was a nice pairing. Dessert was their reputable pineapple upside down cake; not being a huge pineapple fan, I hesitated a little, but boy am I glad I dove in - four of us devoured it pretty quickly and I highly recommend it is a delicious finish. All in all, a great experience and we would go back. I will echo a few other reviewers' comments about the difficulty finding the place - we took a few wrong turns since it's not accurately mapped on Yelp or google maps, but you'll find it - just keep heading down, towards the water. Bon appetit
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Damien A.
Come enjoy industry night with me every Thursday night from 7-10pm. Live music is a must!
(5)
Aneesh B.
Much more than the average "19th hole" type of place. But the great part is that if that's all you want it to be, then you have that option. We had a great dinner here (party of four, and we ordered all courses, plus cocktails). Nice wine list, with the usual Maui markup, but our server (Mick) was great and gave me tastes of two great reds to pair with my ribeye, which was a perfect medium-rare. Portuguese bean soup needed salt, but was good starter. The wife enjoyed the duck spring rolls, lobster bisque with lobster salad add-on presented tableside, while our friends enjoyed the chopped salad and prawn appetizer. Good reviews from all. Another good-looking entree was the pork "porterhouse" - a thick cut of pork cooked quite nicely. And yes, the pineapple upside-down cake is every bit as good as everyone says it is. The thing that surprised the coffee drinkers in our group was the french press coffee service - a blend of coffees including kona and other local beans. Never imagined the coffee to be so well-received, but it must have been great because the wife talked about it the next day. You'll be happy when you visit the Pineapple Grill. And despite the tennis-courts-golf-course location mentioned by other yelpers, if you are in a good section, you do get a nice view of the ocean, lit by the ubiquitous Hawaiian torches.
(4)
Melinda W.
We had a fabulous dinner here on a Monday night which has the best deal in town. 3 courses plus a bottle of wine for 2 people for $98 (plus, if you have a Passport/Prime card you get $35 dollars off that price, unbelievable deal!). Our group of 8 had the gazpacho soup, the caesar salad, the bean soup & another salad I can't remember & all was very fresh & delicious. Dinner course included Lemon Porcini crusted Mahi Mahi, Salmon & ribs which everyone loved. Desserts were chocolate cake, pineapple upside down cake, sorbets & ice cream & were thoroughly enjoyed. We all are excited to return to give other things a try. Service was the best we have had in a LONG time. Jessica was a total professional & very sweet & friendly. Loved it!!
(5)
Tanya E.
Very nice atmosphere/decor. Views were nice, but not as good as Plantation House down the street. Service was excellent. Food was excellent, although my husband chose the special, which was baby back ribs. They were pretty good, but not the best choice for this restaurant. The drinks are insane! Get the coconut martini. It's like a pina colada with toasted coconut rimming the glass. The pineapple upside down cake it awesome (but the baked Hawaii at Hula Grill is better). I ordered the Alii Kula Lavender chicken since we had just visited there the day before. It was soooooooooo juicy and delicious. The veges that came with it were INSANELY good. I don't know what they did to them, but they were insane. The place is really expensive though, to be expected in Kapalua. My 10-year-old wants to be a chef and they gave him a tour of the kitchen. He met the executive chef and even got an apron. Really really nice people here!
(5)
Sara D.
My sister in law told me we had to go here when we went to Maui. I am so glad we listened. It might've been the best meal we had there. We started off with the ahi poke which was so fresh and yummy! I also ordered the portuguese bean soup which was so hearty. My husband ordered the Cioppino and I had the Lemon Porcini Dusted Hawaiian Monchong. I normally like but don't love fish, but I felt like, when in Hawaii, I should try some of the fish dishes. I am so glad I did. The seasoning on the fish was unreal and the fish itself was so flavorful. Although we were pretty full, we could not pass up the infamous pineapple upside down cake. Again, I'm not a huge desert person, but that was unreal. I wish I could have it every day. We also had the most amazing coconut martinis. After my husband sipped mine, he totally changed his order and ordered the same. All in all, it was such a fantastic meal and we will definitely be going back. I think next time I'd like to try the bar menu and some of the pupus.
(5)
Jeska D.
Not going to lie, we stopped by for the pineapple upside down cake (which was amazing - don't think, just ORDER it). But while there, I also tried the biscuits and gravy, which was also quite tasty. Recommend their cocktails as well, very well done.
(4)
Nate K.
best hawaiian food ever
(5)
Cookie M.
We always sit on the patio but have learned to sit under the cover to have some protection from the winds. The service is always exceptional. We go every year - several times each visit. This year we indulged in: * Lobster Bisque - not as good as their sister restaurant Island Prime but, still good * Chicken Satays - very good chicken skewers with a wonderful spicy sauce. Chicken is larger meaty pieces but still tender. * Ahi Tuna Tacos - divine. So tender. Three tacos so not a huge meal but perfect when you don't want to be stuffed (or want to save room for the Pineapple Upside Down Cake - see below) * Fish & Chips - Wonderful firm meaty ono fish in panko bread crumbs and nice slender crispy perfectly done chips. This might be the best fish we have ever had for fish & chips - delicious! * Prime Rib - fabulous seasoning that comes with yukon gold potatoes and nice crisp vegetables * Free Range Chicken - this dish is so flavorful with jidori, brussel sprouts, beef lardons and lots of juice. The chicken is amazingly tender and flavorful * Pineapple Upside Down Cake - OMG! So insanely good. Not very 'pineappley'. More of a cake covered in a big mound of macadamia nut ice cream and the whole thing drowning in the most delicious warm brown sugar rum sauce. Mmmm. They have a survey at the bottom of your bill that, if you complete it, you get a code to get a free PUD cake ($10 value!) I don't know that I would pay $10 for this but, damn it is good. Definitely not for diabetics. Sinfully sweet. This is a casual restaurant that we would rather frequent than some of the fancier restaurants as the food is better.
(5)
AlohaKeAku A.
Have dined here twice. The first time is when chef came out to our table because my family member knew him, that time the food was amazing. The second time was just good but not amazing. Our server forgot to tell us what the specials of the evening were. I probably would have ordered that if I knew about it. It's a nice place. Expensive pricing. You get a good amount of food that is quality but as everyone knows, it's all about who is cooking the night you show up. Not in a huge hurry to go back.
(3)
Cindy H.
Thanks to fellow yelpers and iphone app, my hungry group found this amazing restaurant near our vacation rental home in Kapalua. And good thing we came hungry! Not only were there so many tempting dishes to try, the portion was also generous. Pineapple grill is located in a beautiful golf resort which caters to the high end vacation goers. To our surprise, the dinner price was quite fair for the quality and portion (word of caution: I'm comparing this to NYC price here). It was a little tricky to find the restaurant at night with the iphone GPS pointing to a random dirt path, but we got there eventually (no help to the drunk resort guest who gave us bogus direction). From appetizer, entre to dessert, our mouth watered from just reading the menu. Every dish incorporated carefully balanced ingredients. Their wine list is quite extensive and the house brewed beer is a must try. Couple dishes I must call out...First, Confit Duck Leg and Seared Duck Breast was the best duck I've ever tasted for quite some time. I was a little worried about getting dried duck breast meat, but every single bite of the duck was so deliciously juicy. Second, Braised Short Rib with "Kalbi" demi glace was so flavorful and tender. As for dessert, we shared three dishes and all of them were amazing (check out the pics I posted), "Maui Gold" Pineapple Upsidedown cake, Banana Bread pudding and the cheesecake were all truly "perfect endings" to our feast. Highly recommend Pineapple Grill to those looking for a fulfilling meal in Maui.
(5)
Vern G.
Service was great. The food was heavy, too saucy, too salty. A couple of dishes were tolerable but any yelp connoisseur should avoid this restaurant. No better than outback, other than the service...
(1)
Steve M.
I have been in Maui for about a week, in search of the ultimate fish taco (the search is ongoing) and having fun doing that. My experience at the PG tonight caused me to write my first Yelp entry. I will keep it brief: The Good: the pineapple upside down cake is truly amazing....bravo. The Bad: the main courses were bland. I score the ribeye and the pork chop mains courses with a D, the beef tenderloin with a C. The Ugly: despite offering high chairs, crayons etc., one staff member (not our waiter...he was great) was really quick to chide me when my 18 month boy (a foodie in the making) let out a couple of yelps during dinner. Overall: go there for coffee and the pinapple upside down cake. Eat your dinner elsewhere. And if you have young kids, think twice about going...or heavily sedate them before you go ;)
(2)
Leah P.
We loved this location. We visited it 2 times and both times sat on the patio. The first time we were there we very much enjoyed the view and was able to see a fantastic rainbow go across the golf course. The service here is typical, courteous and prompt, but nothing over the top. We ordered the calimari here and was not impressed with it. We felt it was a bit dry. I ordered the special of the night which was a dish of Scallops, it was fantastic! The scallops were cooked perfect and the presentation was too. My husband ordered the patio menu and it was great too. The fries were cooked in truffle oil and were just okay.
(4)
Kara L.
Review is based on experience at the bar. Ambience: Nice vibe. Relaxed but still seems like a nice place to take a date. Went at night so did not see any views. Food: Ordered ahi tacos, pork sliders, lobster bisque, and pineapple upside down cake. Fresh ingredients. Well seasoned. Everything was delicious esp the pineapple cake. Hands down best pineapple upside down cake I've ever had. Even my husband who doesnt like desserts wanted to fight me for the last bite. Service: Bartender was spot on with his service. Friendly smile. Attentive. Got our orders in right away and checked on us on a regular basis to make sure we were doing ok. Price: Ranged from $6-15/ item. Overall I think the quality was worth every penny. Very reasonably priced for what you get and being on nice resort. Overall best food we had our whole trip in Maui. Will definitely go back everytime we visit.
(5)
Anh D.
We wanted to come here for breakfast sometime but alas just did not have enough time on our trip. We only had the roasted chicken breast with roasted root vegetables (something like that -- can't remember the exact name, but there's only one chicken breast item on the menu), and it was incredible. The chicken breast, which is notoriously dry because is often prepared incorrectly or too rushedly, was so moist, juicy, and flavorful. The root vegetables, which included young carrots and fennel, were all delicious and had that roasted sweetness. The sauce must have had fennel in it or something, because it was also very licorice-y. Anyway, this dish was a winner. Husband and I shared this dish, because we wanted to get a bunch of items from the bar menu, which goes for half off on Saturday nights from 8pm to 10pm! Besides the chicken, we had the following: 1. Beef stick skewers: Comes with a "Thai" peanut sauce that was too sweet. The beef was also too hard and a bit overcooked. I'm not into fusion much, but this was okay. 2. Shrimp sticks (yes, that's what the restaurant calls them): The shrimp are grilled and were served with some kind of sweet and sour mango sauce, which I don't like 3. Truffle oil fries: Sooooooooooooooo good. These are so addictive. I could have eaten 3 servings of these fries. 4. Calamari served with their own house mango cocktail sauce: Really good sauce, not so great calamari, because the calamari was cut into steak strips and breaded (not battered). We didn't finish this dish but used the sauce for the shrimp. The restaurant sits on one of the Ritz Carlton's golf courses, so sit out on the patio for some beautiful views! Make sure to get the truffle oil fries! I hear good things about the upside down pineapple cake, but we were so full, we had no room for dessert. Next time!
(4)
Jeff L.
The place was a little hard to find - for some reason the GPS took us to the wrong place on front street but when my gf called in for directions we were able to make it there easily. However, the service was a little lacking. The friendliness was a 5 but the timeliness was a 2 or 3. After being seated, we were ignored for over 5 minutes without menus or food until the manager noticed us and came over. The food was decent but nothing special. The lobster bisque with the extra 5 dollars to have actual lobster in the soup was pretty good. The seafood paella was only ok. The gf had ahi with pistachio and wasabi that wasn't bad, but wasn't that good either. If you do go here be sure to try the pineapple upside-down cake, either the cake or the lobster bisque was the highlight of the meal.
(3)
Melissa G.
We visited the Pineapple Grill in the beginning of June. The server was very knowledgable and friendly but our steaks were dry and overpriced for the quality. Now food in Hawaii is always pricey but we found several places that had far better food, ambience, and view so wouldn't really recommend visiting the Pineapple Grill unless you are close by or were using the Passport Card which is what we had.
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Ian C.
our first meal out on the island of Maui and we couldn't have asked for a better time. Our server, Hugo, was so gracious as he helped us through picking out appies and an entree. We had the following appies: Crispy Lump Crab Cakes - crispy exterior, tons of real crab on the inside. The sauce provided complemented the crab cakes. Good portion size...one large cake for each. Pistachio & Wasabi Crusted Ahi - this dish was amazing. the ahi was perfectly done, allowing for the soft texture of the fish with the crunchy parts of the crushed wasabi beans. The teriyaki glaze that was drizzled over the plate made us forget to use the soy sauce and wasabi paste they gave as condiments. This definitely is an instant favourite. We shared the: Chilled Asparagus Spears & Baby Spinach Salad with Mahi Mahi - this plate was nothing super special, and is the only reason this is not a 5-star review. Not that it wasn't a good salad, it wasn't a great salad. The vinaigrette was forgettable. The mahi mahi was bland and couldn't pick up any tastes from the salad. Dessert, now this is where the Pineapple Grill stands out. Their famous, Maui Gold Pineapple Upside Down Cake. This was an outstanding dish, with the rum caramel sauce making the ice cream and cake melt in our mouth. Truly delicious.
(4)
Joseph B.
We had a wonderful time...wedding brunch...great food, service and family!
(5)
Tor B.
It's my last day in Paradise. I had to return to Pineapple Grill for the second time to sample another great meal. Pineapple Grill was recommended to my wife and me by a local. What a recommendation it was. It's a local's favorite, and for good reason. It's seems most week nights, there's some special going on. Monday's has this special Chef's menu for two, and Wednesday's have 25% off the Wine list. But forget about the "specials," it's the food that brought me back for the second night. The Mahi Mahi was one of the best dishes I have eaten in a very long time. Two other marlels you need to try are the Seared Ahi with Pistachios, and the famous Pineapple Upside Down Cake. The locals know what's good, and frankly I hope they keep Pineapple Grill secret. (No garuntees on the service, but who cares, it's Hawaii!)
(5)
Jane M.
Came for lunch before golf. Honestly, the food,service and views were all great. The best burger I've had in a while.
(5)
Amy V.
We enjoyed the Thursday night appetizer half price deal last week. The lettuce wraps, kula pork quesadillas and chicken satay was wonderful. The spring rolls were ok, but I'm not a big fan of deep fried foods. Our waiter was very attentive and the live music and atmosphere was great. We will be back :)
(4)
An T.
Service was excellent however food was mediocre. It was typical American food that you could get anywhere but for a more expensive price. It is Maui so of course it will be more expensive regardless. The sea bass texture was good but the flavors were just so so
(3)
Billy E.
Another tip on the best crab legs on the island brought us to Pineapple grill. We started with the Lobster Bisque Soup, very velvety smooth and delicious. The calamari were good, nothing amazing but good. The caprese salad was very very good and fresh with great quality ingredients. Okay the crab legs... call ahead and ask if they have them, if they do, get them. They come 2 lbs of Alaskan King Crab for like $38, huge legs and claws, there was so much of it I almost couldn't eat any more crab...but it was so awesome that i finished it. The upside down pineapple cake as really good, the sauce was a little Rummy but didn't detract from the taste. I like the pineapple grill and prefer it over the plantation house. They had live music going on and the whole atmosphere felt fun and island like. Great food, great service.... perfect.
(5)
Andy S.
Dinner here was very good, and the service was friendly and efficient. The decor is nice too, with a few eclectic touches (mainly some unusual light fixture choices for the space). I had a Bloody Mary (good, but a tad strong) and the Asian short ribs. The ribs had a terrific flavor, but more fat than I'd expect at a high end restaurant. My girlfriend had a pineapple mojito and the paella, both of which were excellent. I plan on adding a bit of pineapple juice the next time I make mojitos at home. For desert we split the chocolate banana bread pudding, which was quite tasty. Not as awesome as nearby Merrimans ( yelp.com/biz/merrimans-l… ), but still a solid four-star meal. Also, despite the current Yelp consensus, this is a $$$$ restaurant, so be prepared.
(4)
John B.
Bar happy hour menu is amazing after 8 pm. They have half price apps and some type of drink special. Also amazing is their breakfast. The Huevos Rancheros is fantastic, and you can wash it down with a $3 mimosa.
(4)
Srinivas B.
I usually don't give a 5, but in this case I have to make an exception. We started off with Mai Tai and Crispy Shiitake Mushroom Pork Hash Spring Rolls. The appetizer just melted in our mouth while being crunchy and tasty. We ordered one soup "Kona Lobster Coconut Bisque" and believe me when I say you can feel an amazing burst of Lobster, coconut flavors blended perfectly in your mouth. It was just amazing. Moving on to entree, we decided to share a Lemon Porcini Dusted Hawaiian Monchong. It was brilliant. The tarragon-lobster gastrique was perfect. Overall the flavors were subtle and well-blended and ofcourse the fresh ingredients helped. The total was 100 bucks including tip which is not bad at all for two people for such an awesome food.
(5)
Orville C.
so so... the food looks cool and taste alright but there are so many other (better) places in the Kapalua complex, although this is probably the most reasonably priced of the restaurants... don't get me wrong it is good and worth a visit but if you have to miss out on any of the others in the complex to get to this one. As far as restaurants on the island go this one is fairly run of the mill.
(3)
Margaret S.
Nothing special. For $160 (2 adults and 1 kid), I would have rather spent it at the Banyan Tree (also in Kapalua). Service -- Service was nice and friendly, but nothing extraordinary. Food -- I had the caesar salad and short rib. The short rib was a bit salty. My husband had their bisque and the filet mignon. He ordered the filet mignon medium rare, but it came out closer to medium. We did not order their signature upside pineapple cake. Ambiance -- Interiors can use some updating; we had a view overlooking the tennis courts.
(2)
Lauren F.
Went for happy hour 2 nights in a row! What a fantastic value. My husby ordered the pork quesadilla with chipotle sour cream, I got the maui mezze plate (best salty olives I've ever had, and edamame hummus with warm pita? mmm!). We shared the truffle french fries and tried a side of their sriracha ketchup (BOMB!) The fries by themself were not as flavorful as I'd thought they'd be.. I wouldn't have known they were truffle fries as opposed to regular fries in a blind taste test.. but still very yummy to say the least. Aside from the really yummy drinks this restaurant offers (try the kapalua crush), we really enjoyed the gorgeous setting overlooking the golf course. we sat at a table on the patio outside. just beautiful. The best part of this whole experience was the pineapple upside down cake with mac nut ice cream and rum caramel sauce. It is one of the BEST desserts I've ever had the pleasure of shoveling in my mouth! I wanted to lick the plate and then order another one! MUST TRY.
(5)
Alex W.
During our one week stay in West Maui, we found ourselves returning to The Pineapple Grill three times for dinner. Yes, the Pineapple Upsidedown Cake is reason enough to fly to Maui, but the truth is they do everything well. We had service from a different server on each visit, and in each case we felt we had made a new friend. Professional, friendly, and loving what they do. And the food at every course, from Thai Coconut Lobster Bisque to Island Fish and Meat preparations were outstanding. The bar and wine selections do not disappoint either. If you are lucky enough to be in the West Maui area, don't overlook this great dining experience.
(5)
Chi L.
We tried this restaurant after reading the reviews about the upside down pineapple cake. And true to all the reviews, this was the best upside down pineapple cake I ever had. the cake was rich and moist, topped with macademia ice cream. Truly decadent dessert. The main dishes were not as exciting. I had the cioppino. I was disappointed the the small amount of seafood on the plate. They used orzo pasta instead of the usual fettucine which makes the dish very unfilling. I even tasted some sand in my scallops. The broth was good, though. So, like the previous reviews...I would go to this restaurant for the great upside down pineapple cake.
(3)
Maritza D.
We had dinner here on one of our first nights in Kapalua. It was definitely yummy! The restaurant itself was very pretty, although due to the timing, very crowded and loud. I did think they were perhaps shorthanded that night, not expecting such a busy night. The staff was friendly though, and running around working hard all night. I heard it's usually much calmer though so I won't judge on that. We started with the crab cake appetizers which were delicious, especially the macadamia nut pesto aioli. My husband had the Asian braised short ribs with the truffle gold-potato. He loved it. I had the Maui Gold Pineapple glazed pork chop, which was delicious. I especially liked the watercress-jicama slaw and sweet potato. Unfortunately we didn't have any room for dessert, although I hear it's very good. The wines available were very good, and we enjoyed a few glasses. I would definitely go again.
(4)
Big Room Nine X.
Overall a wonderful dining experience. Atmosphere (view and restaurant) and food was great. We ordered the Monchong (fish) and the salmon. The fish was perfectly cooked and it was obvious from the first bite. The Monchong came with asparagus and mashed potatoes. The Salmon was over soba noodles. For dessert we shared the pineapple upside down cake - pretty good. enjoy!
(5)
Cheryl N.
I live on the West side of Maui and Pineapple Grill will always be one of my favorite restaurants. Not only is every entree on their menu outstanding, their service, employees and managers are top notch! They have an open kitchen and I always waive to the chefs preparing. You feel like you have come home when you enter. They just started serving breakfast and it's good! I want to bottle up the guava strawberry jam that was made just for Pineapple Grill. For dinner you can't go wrong with a fish entree, their pork chops are incredible and they have a prime rib special on Sunday nights that is awesome. Get there early for the prime rib because they can run out, it's at a great price too! They do make the best pineapple upside down cake ever. You must try it.
(5)
Jim Z.
It was fine it was pretty much what we expected. I would go there again but would not put it on my list of must go howevever the pineapple upside down cake was great
(3)
Preston B.
Love this location. The lobster bisque is to die for, amazing! Also all the deserts are delicious. To be honest, everything is good here. The steak I would say is there least desirable menu item for me. They have perfected so many other unique entrees, I would recommend trying something else. Great food, great atmosphere, great service, awesome bartenders, all around just a great establishment for food.
(5)
Andrea S.
A great dinner and view here! Let's start with the important part: Wednesday night is half-price wine night. Which means you can drink double!!! We sampled the bean soup, the ahi tuna and salmon app, the baby spinach salad, several of the ahi entrees, and one mahi. Like everyone has mentioned, you have to try the pineapple upside cake. Don't miss it. Everything was delicious and well-prepared. Our waitress was knowledgeable and friendly. However, table visits are slightly spotty; our waitress disappeared for a while. the food quality and preparation more than made up for this. If you are in the area, this is a restaurant I would definitely visit.
(4)
Chow L.
The HH special was an amazing and unbelievable deal at half off pupus! There was probably a good 15 or so options of pupus and the like that go great with one of their signature cocktails which were also $2 off. I came on a Thursday and there was a buzzing lively crowd around the bar area enjoying the live band and watching Hawaii lose to USC. If you're staying at the Ritz or Kapalua Villas don't forget to come here during the specials night. It's a super deal and the food is tasty and can easily be shared among 3 or 4.
(4)
Heather S.
Outstanind doesn't even begin to cover how good this place is. First of all- COME HUNGRY. Secondly- order their appetizers. Their shrimp and lime starter is out of this world, closely followed by the pork spring rolls and bbq spare ribs. I ordered a seafood stew that I almost inhaled. Shrimp, clams, crab and lobster with veggies and rice. Oh so good. My mom had their 14oz. pork chop and my dad had a steak that he loved! We eat out a lot so finding good food for picky souls such as us is a big deal. It is very expensive, but I recommend it for splurge dining at its best! Lastly- ordering the pineapple upside down cake is NOT to be missed! It's their specialty and boy does it show! The service is wonderful and so is the atmosphere!
(5)
Dan N.
My review suddenly disappeared even though it is less than a month old, so reposting. Something fishy going on when a recent legitimate post disappears. Originally posted on june 8. Overrated. Came on recommendation from a friend They must have come for lunch. Dinner was too salty. We ordered braised short ribs and seafood bollainase. I like salty food so for me to say it was too salty is not an overstatement. Keep your money not worth the $$$ at least not for dinner. Came in on Friday evening with reservation but by the looks of things, the reservation was not needed. Now I understand why. Been to Maui 6 times in 10 years, best places are star noodle, sansai, geste shrimp truck, and ululani's shave ice.
(1)
B D.
I enjoyed this place. The service was great and the view was wonderful. This felt like dinning in Hawaii. We wanted to try this place, but were looking for a small meal... so I wish we could have tried some of their other dishes as well. We ordered: Lobster Coconut Bisque - yummy, perfect if you're feeling chilly Maui Gold Pineapple - Miso Marinated Salmon - I liked the combination of flavors with the soba noodles. It was a nice light dish to compliment my hearty soup. Pineapple Upside Down Cake - DEVOURED! FIRST OFF... The ice cream was soooo yummy and on top of the warm pineapple cake... it just makes you want to savor each bite. a great sweet ending.
(4)
Steven K.
Unforgettable cuisine in paradise.... Best dessert ever was pineapple upside down cake... Mmmmmmm!
(4)
Karl M.
We've been there many times - an excellent restaurant! And the Pinaapple Upsidedown Cake dessert is free the next time if you complete their online survey!
(5)
Shari N.
Nice restaurant. Good food. Bouillabaisse was yummy and staff are friendly. Definitely would go back!
(4)
Jeannie L.
Curious by the Pineapple Room's recognition as Maui's restaurant of 2009, we decided to enjoy a nice relaxed dinner there. First of all, it's pretty hard to find. The Kapalua Resort should do a better job with signage and light their super long drive way. It took us a few wrong turns to finally find this place. Now on to the food. The menu illustrates the chef's creativity, with so many delightful choices that sound unique and tasty. We finally decided to start off with Portugese Bean Soup and Lobster Bisque as well as the Clams Sauteed in Truffle Butter. My Lobster Bisque was probably the best part of the meal. It was executed with perfection although I think they could have thrown in a tiny piece of lobster meat for a $9 soup. The concept behind the Clams was pretty good except the dish was overpowered with too much black beans. For entrees, we had the Moi and signature macadamia-crusted Ahi Steak. The Moi was simply a deep fried super fresh fish, paired with kim chi and rice. Very simple seasoning. The Ahi Steak was perfectly seared and paired with coconut-flavored black rice. Unfortunately, there were too many heavy flavors in that dish and it didn't suit my palate. Finally, we found the service to be quite pleasant. The decor was a bit overdone. Overall, I'd recommend Pineapple Room if you're looking for a nice sit-down restaurant, but I'm not convinced about its best restaurant of the year award.
(4)
N H.
We stumbled upon the pineapple grill whilst driving around Kapuala. We stopped for a late lunch which may explain why the place was quite empty. I ordered the lunch special : grilled mahi-mahi with Thai peanut sauce with sauteed vegetables, quinoa and caramelized pineapple. The fish was lovely, had a nice texture and melted in my mouth. The vegs and quinoa were working well with the fish. Now the sauce, creamy and tasty. Yumm. My companion had the fish tacos, another lunch special. All the ingredients were presented separately on the plate. So it was make your own tacos. We decided to go for dessert as the pineapple upside down cake was highly recommended by yelp reviewers. It was amazing, slightly warm, not too sweet and the macadamia nuts ice cream was to die for. I highly recommend this place.
(4)
Sam T.
Ate dinner here with my wife and parents while staying at the Kapalua ridge villas, very convenient location from where we stayed. We sat on the lanai and had a great golf course view. My dad had the prime rib, good but spendy. The rest of us chose small plates from the bar menu. The ahi poke tacos are amazing, the rest of what we had was pretty good. I probably would have given 4 stars but I'm not sure the pricing was worth it. Most entrees were $30-35+ and bar menu options $12-15. We did have really good service and would probably go back if not for the pricing.
(3)
Tammi T.
If you are staying on Maui, run, don't walk to this fantastic restaurant. Our entrees were not only visually appealing but absolutely ONO (delicious), folks! I give this place 5 stars because it had it all: Excellent Customer Service, Delicious Food, Nice ambiance and view! But let me back up, as my S.O. and I walked into the place, we were greeted like OHANA (family) by each staffer we encountered on the way in. Both times! It was an awesome customer service experience! The Waiter/Waitress (went twice and had one of each) were friendly. Now onto the food! Best on Maui and we're kind of food snobs. We're not snobby by nature, we just like quality, flavorable food for our money. We took photos, it was that memorable a meal. I had the salmon (oh-my-god-yuuuuuummmmm) and he had the Asian short ribs (double O.M.G.Y.) but the piece de resistance was the Pineapple Upside Down Cake dessert (what they are noted for, I understand). HOLY TOMATERS! It had Macademia nut ice cream and some kind of dried coconut twisty-like sculpture or something atop. But the cake and sauce made our eyes roll back into our heads, while forcing our mouths to form a semi-permanent "O" face. AMAZING! So Amazing, in fact, that we came back the next night just for dessert. Note to Yelpers: The dessert wine recommended did NOT go well with the cake. Ick. Too sweet. You must eat here, if not for the fantastic customer service and that amazing (have I said this already?) Pineapple Upside Down Cake. I don't care how much else you ate, DO NOT LEAVE THE RESTAURANT WITHOUT TASTING THE PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE, EVEN IF YOU'RE NOT A DESSERT WHORE LIKE US! Dang I can't wait to go back to Maui!
(5)
Brian K.
Best meal I had on maui! Great service, great atmosphere, great food, reasonably priced, exactly what it is advertised as. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice dinner on maui.
(5)
PatrickandHeidi O.
Short and sweet. The food was amazing, great wine list, and super staff. Ambiance is good but not great. Then.... In the middle of dinner they let girls into the restaurant selling those tacky roses and nut leis. Could you cheapen a "premium" dining experience any more?! Having someone roam around and basically begging for money during dinner. The manager should be fired.
(3)
Tesh B.
Ok here is the issue with the place straightforward when having lunch we had the best experience ever. A couple of days later we (a group of 8 adults 3 children) went for dinner. I had a fever and thought well it would be nice to have a simple grill cheese. To my amazement not only the waiter told me no but the manager came to explain to me a grown man that since i was under the age of 12 i couldn't order it. Let's see here... 2 days ago i ordered the same item at the bar for lunch while golfing (on a $210 dollar course and played plantation the day after for $260) and for dinner they could make a primavera pasta with macadamia nut pesto sauce but are incapable of putting two pieces of toast between a piece of cheese. Let's see here multi million dollar property that has absolutely no value for its patrons simple requests. Horrible service for dinner but the bartenders are amazing for lunch...even catered to our vegetarian guests needs by going the extra mile where the same restaurant went an extra mile to deter the same individuals to hate it for dinner. Punctuality and service has its place in society and its not here.
(2)
Rose L.
Service good. Food not so good. Had beef short ribs. Way too much seasoning . Husband had starter ribs. All you could taste was hosin. Wednesday might 1/2 price wine nice
(3)
Mark C.
All you expect of a high quality local place
(5)
Kristie Z.
Be warn. If you book this restaurant on open table .com, the restaurant will mark your reservation as canceled once you check in. By doing this, you cannot review then through open table.com Had dinner here on Nov 17, 2011. Service was basically non exsisant. No one refilled our water nor asked us if we wanted more bread. Our soup was only lukewarm. Husband's porkchop was good as well as my swordfish. The pineapple upside down cake was way too sugary. We won't be coming back.
(2)
Maui E.
Another Favorite Restaurant of ours. We visit every trip to Maui. Lobster and Coconut Bisque is GREAT!
(4)
Phil And Kimber P.
Quite a surprise actually. After a spa morning at the Ritz Carlton Kapalua, we were searching for food more than any particular restaurant, and we stumbled on the Pineapple Grill. Don't let the fact that the restaurant is located next to the Bay Course clubhouse fool you - it's worth a visit at least for lunch. They serve breakfast until mid-afternoon as well as nice lunch menu. The wine list was impressive (certainly in the same league as Merriman's across the road), and the desserts were outstanding.
(4)
Andrea R.
I had my best meal in Maui here! We were not even planning to come here because it was too far from where we were staying (Wailea) despite the great reviews I read on Yelp. At the last minute I saw an article in the local paper saying that the restaurant had a three-course anniversary special, so off we went. It was such an on-the-fly decision that we weren't even properly dressed (I wore a hoodie and running shorts). Thankfully, the staff was welcoming despite that. The attire of the other diners ranged from "just walked in from the street" (like us) to "it's our tenth anniversary, hence the little black dress on her and the bow tie on him." To be on the safe side, dress "resort casual" as they like to say. In other words, you can dress like a tourist who can't be bothered with clothes you have to iron. Anyway, on to more important things: the food. For the first course I selected the crispy shiitake-mushroom pork hash spring rolls. It was delicious! The rolls were evenly fried and did not feel greasy. My husband had the lobster bisque which was divine. I was apprehensive about the bisque because I knew it had coconut milk in it, which I despise. The soup was flavorful and the subtle hint of the coconut was actually pleasant. I only wish it had some chunks of lobster in it to really make it a knockout. For the second course I had the pistachio-and-wasabi-pea crusted rare ahi steak, and my husband had the lemon-porcini dusted Hawaiian monchong. The ahi came with "coconut-scented" black forbidden rice so I did not know if I would love or hate the dish. By my rating alone it comes as no surprise that I loved this dish. Eat the ahi alone, eat the rice alone, eat the ahi and rice together...either way, your taste buds would be pleased. My husband's monchong was nice, but to be perfectly honest, I was too consumed by my own plate to really pay much attention to his. For dessert we had the choice of the pineapple upside down cake, ice cream, or sorbet. No one in their right mind would pass on the pineapple upside down cake for some ice cream that would come in the cake anyway! We both had the cake and it was a great way to end such a fantastic meal. By the way, what is it about Maui restaurants and pineapple upside down cake? Every restaurant had it and every restaurant said that they had the best one...this cake came second to the one I had at Hali'imaile General Store. I did not care for all the stiff coconut flakes that disturbed the smoothness I wanted from eating the cake. All in all, we had a great and memorable dining experience.
(5)
Erin W.
Great view, anniversary was special! They treated us to two complimentary glasses of champagne and a pineapple upside down cake. Our server was fantastic and the food delicious. I ordered the macadamia nut pesto crusted mahi mahi over lentils and a tomato gazpacho. Very very good!!!
(5)
Becca M.
Personally, I love enjoying an early lunch at the Plantation House. I always opt for the outdoor seating when I eat there, and let me tell you, the views are spectacular. Overlooking Kapalua Bay and the Plantation Golf Course, I'd consider paying just for the view alone. Fortunately, the food is scrumptious and beautifully prepared. If you dig high-class eats, it doesn't get much better than this!
(5)
Mary Beth B.
We had appetizers and drinks at the bar for dinner and everything was delicious. The macademia nut encrusted brie was wonderful!
(5)
Car C.
Our second time for dinner there and we were really disappointed. Spring rolls and baby back ribs were great. I ordered the braised short ribs and I thought they were dry. My wife ordered the pork chop and it didn't really have any flavor. Service was slow and had a huge gap between appetizers and getting dinner almost an hour:..definitely not worth a 150.00 dinner. View is great but that was it
(3)
Jocelyn N.
Great place! The service was awesome - it wasn't that crowded and the hostess let us have a few drinks at the bar well into our reservation time and let us pick our section. We chose to sit outside which we thought was nice (the inside dining room is more formal) but the real benefit is that outside you get to order off any menu - including the bar menu that has smaller less expensive options which is great for those that want to try a variety of bites. We went on a Monday with the intent of doing the 3 course + bottle of wine for $110 a couple but thought the options on that menu were too limiting and were enticed by the values on the bar menu anyway. Everything we ordered was out of this world with the exception of the PG13 Mac and cheese which was good but the bites were really inconsistent with regards to flavor - some very bland, some closer to what I was expecting from the description. Maybe it was prepared as a large quantity and not stirred that well before dishing out? All in all this restaurant and experience were great. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that for this area and those prices I have very high expectations which pineapple grill did meet but didn't surprise me.
(4)
Jyoti C.
Lovely place to dine..great ambiance..yummy yummy pina colada!! Came in for dinner..tried their Fried Calamari..average..great Mahi Mahi..the macadamia nut/ pineapple sauce it came with was absolutely amazing! We didn't have a problem with the service at all..We were taken good care of..but one thing though..I did feel getting judged all the time..Now we were headed to Old Lahaina Town, but on the way took a U-turn to Pineapple Grill, obviously we were dressed too casual..My husband was in a t-shirt and pair of shorts..and I was in shorts too..I think that was too casual for dinner time..I don't care to dress up when in Hawaii..love my shorts and halters..so judge away..Nonetheless the service was still good!! Getting here was challenging though..You will totally drive through a dark single lane not knowing where you are headed..Try and get the directions before going in or drive there at least once during day time, so you have a good idea in the dark at dinner time! We weren't disappointed :) 3 1/2 overall!
(3)
Cheryl P.
Our dinner was scrumptious from start to finish. My husband had the filet mignon and I had the ahi steak. Both were perfectly seasoned and prepared. Side dishes were also cooked to perfection. Great wine selections. Pineapple upside down cake was not at all like my Mom used to make (thank goodness). It was divine!! Too bad we couldn't stay in Maui longer. We would have definitely gone back to PG again.
(5)
M H.
If it were for location alone, 5 stars. The main dining room and lanai overlook the golf course. I would think it's probably the perfect place on Maui for a business lunch. The food is 3.5-4 stars. My favorites- poke taco, grilled monchong, brussel sprouts w/ pipi kaula, Da tuna melt (lunch menu only). Be sure to get coffee with that upside down cake because it is SWEET. The only issue that may be a negative with some folks is that the staff is attentive, but perhaps a little too hovering during dinner service for smaller parties. For example, our table of 2 had 2 servers alternating floating by to check if things were well at 10 minute intervals each; we ended up getting checked on every 5 minutes because they were alternating. This would probably be fine for a larger table, but for a small quiet 3 course dinner not lasting more than an hour and half, a bit distracting. I found it funny and entertaining but someone else may not, especially if in the middle of a long, intimate dinner conversation. Luckily, my husband and I are past the talking period- we just look at each other and grunt. Strangely, their lunch service in comparison gives an entirely different feel. One server takes the order, brings the food, and the table is left alone for a good 20 minutes- half hour. Tips- Wednesday nights, they have a wine special. Many marked bottles are 30% off, some even more. Also, the space accommodates for walk-ins. I think there are different promotions for different days of the week. If someone does a lot of eating/drinking in the San Diego area, it may make sense to look into an Ohana card (I don't know if it's really called that, but it's a points reward card for dining at Cohn Restaurant establishments, which are mostly in the San Diego area). If one wants to sit in the outdoor lanai, one should pick seating under the wooden trellis (but one table in from the edge of the shelter), because those Maui showers come and go quickly. One shouldn't need to get wet or move if seated in a protected area outside. The rain would go quickly.
(4)
Andrew L.
Came here for brunch and sat outside to enjoy the magnificent view of the golf course! Ordered the loco loco and the portuguese sausage. The food surprisingly tasted better than we had expected. The wait staff was friendly and attentive. Overall, great dining experience for our family!
(5)
Ann E.
Favorite restaurant for this time in Maui. We went there 2 times! Truly the best huevos rancheros I've had, oddly found in Maui. I lived near SD near some of the best mexican food and I really enjoyed their carne asada version. The spanish rice was on point, the filet mignon was used for the asada an the tostada was crispy. No calories spared, totally had to go back again. Dont miss the pineapple upside down cake either. Also had the kalua pig quesidilla which was amazing too. Its on a golfcourse so a nice change of pace. Really worth going to
(4)
Jamielynn S.
Great happy hour menu and pricing!!! Pineapple upside down cake and apple banana lumpia were incredible!!! Overlooks the golf course for a beautiful view while dining!
(4)
Wendy T.
Pineapple Grill has fantastic specials every night of the week! On top of that, the first seating each night (by 6pm) has a $39 3 course menu. We were going to order that, but when we showed up, the hostess said there was a bar menu special: 50% off almost all the pupu's on the bar menu if we seated at the bar or patio. It was a beautiful day, so we sat on the patio and ordered: - Truffle fries - Kahlua pork quesadilla: must order! - Pork hash spring rolls: very good! - Skewer trio w/shrimp, chicken, beef: was good, but nothing special or unique. - Butter lettuce cups w/chicken: amazing! On top of that, we had a Cohn Restaurant Group coupon for a free dessert (we got the upside down pineapple cake - to die for). We walked out stuffed for $36. Amazing deal for Pineapple Grill!
(5)
Wendy K.
Possibly my favorite dinner the whole week we were in Maui! We made a reservation, though it turned out not to be necessary, as there were plenty of open tables when we went on a Tues. evening. I ordered: - Pistachio & Wasabi Pea Crusted Rare Ahi Steak with coconut scented "forbidden" rice, roasted Hamakua mushrooms, wasabi-soy butter (from their website) - Bodega Norton (Argentina) Malbec The ahi steak was perfectly cooked. Great sear on the outside, perfectly pink in the middle. Could taste the pistachio and wasabi, and they complemented the tuna nicely. Oh, the coconut scented "forbidden" rice -- mouth-wateringly good! Since we told them it was our honeymoon, they gifted us a free dessert: Maui Gold Pineapple Upside Down Cake Oh my. It was AMAZING. Flavors worked perfectly together. If I weren't in such a nice restaurant, I would have licked the plate clean. The waiter was friendly and patient -- didn't rush us and always kept our water glasses full. The only con? It was hard to find the restaurant on the golf course, since their location didn't show up correctly in Google Maps. Hopefully this will get corrected so that others can easily find and enjoy The Pineapple Grill as much as we did. We'd definitely return next time we're in Maui.
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Michelle A.
Where are you CJ? Take us back to this gorgeous place. I have only had one type of breakfast in HI, this including visiting Maui about 10 times and also got "Maui-ed" there and living on Kauai for a year, Oahu, Kona, Hawaii. "Two eggs fried very soft, extra Portuguese sausages and 2 scoops of rice, a side of red papayas and pineapple" That's it! It's my favorite breakfast and I just don't know how to deviate from this habit. :) It was the unbelievable view and my favorite scent from the sugar cane fields that drifts across our open aired table right on the front deck over looking the golf course that will remain in my memories. The kids loved their macadamia pancakes with strawberries extra homemade whip cream on top. CJ what did you have? LOL Take me away.................
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Eric D.
Good food - Nice waiter - a bit expensive
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Chad A.
Pretty average overall. We sat inside at a table looking out over the tennis courts. During the day this is a nice view, but as soon as sun set the glass essentially became a mirror (no city lights to overlook) so we basically stared at ourself. Ha. We ordered the mahi mahi and the special seared scallops. The mahi was a bit bland, but was well cooked. The scallops were good and tasted fresh. We finished with the pineapple upside down cake, which was the main reason we came here. I was really disappointed with it and think its a bit over-hyped. The pineapple was not fresh and difficult to cut with a fork, it's a thin slice so ended up tearing apart the cake. We are surrounded by fresh pineapple everywhere we go, how is it lacking on this cake?? Maybe we just had an off night?
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Billy N.
Great food at a beautiful location. We had the Mac and cheese with truffles that was just ok but the chicken and filet were outstanding. Brussel sprouts were unusually great. I would highly recommend to anyone playing the bay course or staying at the ritz to head over there for dinner.
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Rose G.
My husband and I were excited to dine here after everyone in our resort told us it would be great. Maybe they have a deal with them? Because, in a word, we were immediately underwhelmed. Maybe it's because we're spoiled by NYC restaurants but I was not impressed by the meal here. An ahi tuna was covered in chunks of pistachios, which just lodged in my teeth without adding any flavor. Maybe finely ground would have been better? Service was pretty lame - perhaps because we got a trainee. We skipped dessert because it took them too long to get back to our table. To add insult to injury, by the time we got back to the hotel, my husband started getting nauseous and then his stomach was cramping. Later that night, he began getting sick: food poisoning. We had to cancel our scuba trip this morning and he's been stuck in bed since. I called the restaurant to let them know. No immediate apology, but the owner called hours later to let us know he had tested everything which had come back clean and by the way food poisoning takes 8-9 hours to attack. If you've ever had food poisoning, you know that it can come on almost immediately. Thanks for nothing Pineapple Grill. Would have loved if you could own up to a mistake. Maybe stick to the bar if you decide to go here. The wine list is decent. UPDATE (9/1): The group that owns this restaurant contacted me after this Yelp review to apologize for our experience. They also decided to refund our meal after all, which I was most appreciated of given the experience.
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Jessica M.
I came here twice on my trip. The first time for dinner and it was really great. Food and service were thoroughly enjoyable. Actually their pina colada is kinda incredible. A must try if you're a fan of the drink! But I was so full by the end of the meal, I could not order their famous pineapple upside down cake. The second time I stopped by just to try this and ended up getting lunch which was really awful. The gazpacho soup I got was inedible and the crab cakes were mediocre. Really disappointed with this visit even though I was able to get my pina colada (still delicious) and the cake (which was also good). Overall, very mixed. Best bet is to stop by for dinner and don't forget to get the pina colada!!!
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Andrea H.
Sure, you may not have to drink to have a good time, but it sure does help sometimes. My dinner at Pineapple Grill would have been one of those times for many different reasons. My bf's fam and I headed out to our last dinner on Maui. We were not a drinking crowd that night, and kind of on a budget, so needless to say, we weren't in an ordering frenzy. Don't get me wrong, my mouth was watering when I saw the cheese plate and port suggestion, but it it just wasn't in the cards that night. We all decided to have the farmer's chop salad. My bf's dad and grandma had the monchong, my bf had the ono special and I couldn't resist the foie gras special. The salad was refreshing, but I found it to be lacking in flavor. There were only 2 cherry tomatoes and a sprinkling of diced beets, which were really the highlights of the salad. The rest was good, but the salad was not really a standout. The bread served before the meal was very good, however, perfectly doughy goodness. My foie gras on Hawaiian sweet bread was very good, but I felt like the diced pineapple and mango took away from the flavor instead of complimenting it. My bf's ono was light and gingery with a rich bacon flavored orzo. It was a very good dish at the beginning, but they tried to serve the fish seared, which came out with the appearance of being more undercooked toward the middle than seared. I haven't seen too many places that sear white fish. Perhaps it just doesn't sear well. My bf's dad was unhappy with his monchong. He found the dish to be bland and boring. I steered away from that dish to begin with because it sounded like it would be that way. Our server was friendly and went into a lot of detail when explaining the menu, but after seeing that we wouldn't be drinking or ordering multiple courses, we didn't see much of him. In fact, he never came by to check on us after each course was served, instead, just came by to clear the plates several minutes after we had finished. I realize that we probably weren't the server's most lucrative table of the evening, but for an upscale restaurant and for the reputation, I expected better service. I guess the crumbs on the table when we were seated should have been a clue. Bottom line, there are much better places to dine on Maui. I will chose one of those places next time.
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Thomas A.
Service is always the best. The PG Colada is a classic. And the cuisine has always been inventive and tasty.
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David W.
We went at lunchtime and enjoyed the view along with some cool Maui Brewing Company ales and lagers. My son enjoyed his fish and chips, though they were just ordinary. We also liked the Asian chicken salad, but found a bug in it, making everyone a bit queasy. The Duck spring rolls were good, though. We went for the pineapple upside down cake per the yelp reviews, and it was really good, in a fancy way, with a nice scoop of ice cream and interesting toasted coconut strands. Still, not as good as mom's (then again, is that ever the case?!).
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Howard G.
The food is exceptionally good, comfortable upscale atmosphere and mixed service. We started at the bar with calamari and chicken satay, and both were tasty. Main courses of seared ahi and seafood bouillebase were each outstanding. Pineapple upside down cake lived up to its reputation as a don't miss dessert.
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Catherine A.
Delicious food and wonderfully friendly staff! Try it, you'll like it!
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Olga T.
We dined at Pineapple Grill twice during our stay in Maui. The ambiance, food and attentive staff are surely not to be missed. This was my second favorite restaurant after Mama's Fish House. A little hard to find, as this restaurant is tucked away at the end of a windy road on the Ritz property. I would highly highly recommend!!! We loved it. Everything we had here was delicious. Top Pick for Maui and close by if you're staying at Kaanapali beach!!!
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Jack F.
Loved it!
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Laura H.
Loved this place so much, we went back for lunch the next day! We had an amazing meal, the wait staff was incredibly attentive, and the pineapple upside down cake is to die for! Oh, and the view of Kapalua is incredible. We went back for lunch on their 1/2 price bottle of wine day and it's a steal! We got a bottle of Camus Conundrum for $28 which is only about $10 more than what we get it for at home so it's a steal. Truly wonderful restaurant and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Maui. Worth the drive!
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Warhorse B.
Pretty darn good! Didn't have anything I disliked...we ate there twice and watched an NFL game on Sunday in the bar. They have a lot of TV's so that worked out:) There was live music on Friday night, which was kind of cool. Burgers are huge, I had filet mignon, which had a good charbroil taste but still cooked perfectly on the inside. We also had the seafood pasta, which was really good (I love white sauce).
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Dyan J.
While the food was good (my husband had the New York steak and I had fish) I'm writing about my experience of the evening. We were greeted by a very friendly lovely lady who took us to our table. Our waitress, Samira, was great. We weren't sure about the wine and she graciously brought us three samples which we blind tasted before we were told which ones we were sampling - and it was fun (unlike our experience a few nights before at the Banyan Tree). She personally replaced the beige napkins with black ones because we were wearing black - a first for us. After the entree she told us they had decaf French press coffee which thrilled us. She really felt strongly about the pineapple upside down cake even tho we were leaning towards the chocolate dessert and she was right. It was awesome. As we left, the manager asked how we enjoyed our meal in a very warm and genuine way. I'd return.
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Matt R.
Just ok. Nothing here was all that spectacular, even the pineapple upside down cake - it was just too overpowered by the sauce and the icecream on top to even realize it had a piece of pineapple on it.
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swimmer h.
Very good but pricey. They have early bird specials and daily specials that make this place a better value. $40 for a 3 course with coffee. You get wine too on Mondays. My value wild NZ salmon was cooked perfectly!! With lap cheong and chard, only a little salty. Not on the water, but you should stop here for a Neal if you're here in Kapalua.
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Safford B.
We came to the Pineapple Grill during our stay at a villa in Kapalua. Our expectations were kind of low, given that it is a resort restaurant. However, we were pleasantly surprised. We started with Hawai'ian sangria, which was really good. We skipped over the appetizers and went straight into the entrees. Hands down, the ahi steak was the best. It had a pistachio and wasabi pea crust, and was served with roasted mushrooms. The ahi was of great quality, and was a pretty large portion. My wife had the macadamia nut-crusted mahi mahi, which was also good, but we both agreed that the ahi was better. My mother-in-law tried the nightly special (swordfish), which was artfully prepared. Swordfish can often be tough, but this cut was cooked to perfection. We did not have issues with the service, so that may be luck of the draw, or could have something to do with the time of day. We went pretty late in the evening, well after sundown, so there were definitely fewer patrons in the restaurant.
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Hai T.
Was recommended and highly 'tooted' by the folks that we went zip lining with. Definitely a disappointment. The best thing we ate were the fries. It's a 1 rating only because I can't leave it blank!I
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lindsay b.
Great service, but the food is disgusting. Got the huevos and everything was super old. The salsa tasted rotten, the rice and beans hard as a rock. No one was in the restaurant and it was super sketchy. Def pass this shit hole.
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Dan G.
Pineapple grill is located in the clubhouse of Kapalua's bay course. View overlooks the tennis courts and golf course. We had a great meal here and the best dessert we can remember in years. We started with a chopped salad of bacon, blue cheese, local greens, green beans in a light tropical fruit vinaigrette and seared wasabi crusted Ahi sashimi. Both were very tasty and the Ahi was perfectly done and very fresh. Our waiter David was timely and helpful with suggestions. On his recommendation my wife got the special locally caught fish and really liked it. I had grilled miso marinated King salmon atop buckwheat noodles which was good as well. The Pineapple upside down cake with toasted coconut slivers and coconut ice cream with a rum sauce started an ongoing debate of whether that was the best dessert we've had. Unresolved situation there, but treat yourself to this decadent treat and continue said debate. Stellar service, great food and fair prices. Do not miss out on that dessert. Call it Four and a half stars.
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Joanna P.
Went here on my last night in Maui. It was the best meal of the entire trip. Had the sangria, which was a welcome change from the piña coladas and lava flows I had all week. The bread and aioli was amazing. We started with the spring rolls. I then had the filet served medium and my boyfriend had the short ribs. My steak was AMAZING. One of the top three filets I've ever had. His short ribs were good but not what he was expecting as they were not Korean style. We ended our meal with their famous pineapple upside down cake with macadamia nut ice cream. Our meal and service was top notch. Would defiantly go back on my next trip to Maui!
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Molly T.
Difficult place to find if you are relying on Google map. Try calling ahead to get directions. Highlights: Great location. Great view. Pistachio & Wasabi Pea Crusted Rare Ahi Steak was the best!!! 5/5 Asian Braised Short Ribs were tasty! 4/5 Delicious Pineapple Upside Down Cake. 4/5 Tip: Try to get here for the sunset. Things to work on: Fair service-Reserved a table for 4 through Opentable. Hostess did not check me in after reminding her to do so. Opentable emailed me and gave me a 'no-show'. Our waitress was slow. We hardly saw her after our orders were put in. On her recommendation, we ordered 2 of the special of the day which was the opakapaka. Flavor was great but the fish was overcooked. She described it as light and flaky. It was not even close. In hindsight, we should have said something. However, our waitress was hard to track down. Service 2/5. I would say that this place really is a 3.5/5. It was lacking good service.
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Vlad M.
The view this place has is amazing and the food is pretty good as well.
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Anna B.
Must try the pineapple upside down cake! Went here for brunch and for dinner. Both meals were good, but the pineapple upside down cake was definilty one of the tastiest deserts I have tried in a very long time!
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Sandra P.
We went to the Pineapple Grill in Kapalua last Thursday night. All I can say is it was fantastic!! We each started out with the Maui Farmers Chopped Salad which was very fresh and absolutely GREAT!! I had the Monchong which was excellent and my boyfriend had the special of Ono and he was bowled over. Wow, was it great! The meals were served by a really super waitress and we were lucky enough to get a table by the window. We couldn't pass up dessert (sadly, can we ever??) and we split the pineapple upside-down cake with macadamia nut ice cream, which the waitress said was their specialty. She wasn't kidding..it was one of those "memorable desserts". Aside from it being off the beaten path and a little hard to find in the little "subculture" that is Kapalua, you won't be disappointed in the Pineapple Grill!
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David T.
We live in Kapalua and must tell you that the food, service & ambiance at Pineapple Grill are all perfect. We love this restaurant and are never disappointed. We take all our visitors here! We had a terrible experience at The Plantation House here in Kapalua and The Pineapple Grill saved the evening. What wonderful people at Pineapple Grill and fabulous food - high end food and reasonable prices.
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Dylan F.
My family and I visited the restaurant on a Thursday night and were seated relatively quickly. Waitress was rather unconcerned with taking our order and only after we waved her down did we actually get her over to the table. Started with a butternut squash soup, that had been microwaved ( plate was scalding hot and soup was lukewarm). Also started with the sashimi, which turned out to be far from the elaborate description in the menu. Lobster risotto special and scallops also failed to meet the expectations created by the elaborate expectations and lofty price tags. Overall a very negative experience and will not visit again.
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Rob G.
Had two meals here on a recent business trip. One was at the bar solo, and the other with clients. The first nite I went with the 12oz prime rib special that the bartender talked me into, the brussel sprouts, and the Kula Spinach salad. In reverse order, the salad was one of the best salads I've ever had. It was AMAZING! The spinach was fresh, the goat cheese that was wrapped in macadamian nuts to-die-for, and pineapple dressing they was delicious. I cleaned the plate. I was a bit disappointed in the prime rib, but it was edible. It was a bit fatty on the outsides, and the middle part which should be super-tender was chewy. Flavor was okay, but not a top tier prime rib by any means. The mashed potatoes and steamed carrots that came with it were BO-RING. However, the BRUSSEL SPROUTS were the best thing I ate on my trip. Absolutely AMAZING! They char them perfectly, the sprouts are cooked well, and the soy-hoisin sauce with bits of portuguese sausage (??) they put on it was awesome. I've thought about those brussel sprouts in the days since.
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Alex H.
The only reason its not one star is that the food was cooked well... translation it was edible. However the dining experience was far from pleasant. The food was bland. The dishes did not contain the described flavors and on top of that lacked any salt and pepper. We had the manila clams with black bean butter sauce (no black bean flavor), lobster bisque (not coconut nor lobster taste, just cream filler) macadamia crusted mahi mahi (no curry or nut flavor), tuna steak (cooked to specification but again under-seasoned), and the pineapple upside down cake. The best thing was the dessert but it was not good enough to save the meal. Note the dessert was topped with this terrible looking "edible" shredded coconut. With $40 entrees we left feeling totally riped off (total bill including tip no drinks $150). The service was just ok.
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Jhunn T.
We went here for a quick dinner, it's kind of far from where we are staying but i heard good about it so we went ahead and go there. The receptionist seat us in the outside patio it was covered but still exposed in the side, and it was raining hard yesterday. But We have no choice because they want us to wait for 30-40 minutes more to be seated inside, so for short we took the outside patio location. The place is busy. The servers were so helpful and cheerful but they re trying t o tell us its is a crazy evening a lot of people came. and we have no reservation. The food is Pricey! The selections are limited like the beef skewers taste like Thai food style very tasty the beef is soft, my overall experience is good.
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Sheri L.
We always come by here for their truffle fries and a few cocktails. Staff is friendly and the food is yummy. Reasonably priced considering the quality and the area. Pineapple upside down cake is delish!
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Vida A.
Thursday are the day to go for 50% bar menu. Food is ok, views are to die for. Kapalua views are beautiful and so is the bar area. Drinks are yummy too.
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Cherylle Q.
We stayed at the Ritz and took Kapalua's complimentary shuttle to go to dinner so we could enjoy a bottle of wine without having to worry about driving anywhere - so if you're staying in Kapalua, be sure to take advantage of it! Go during sunset and request a window seat when you make the reservation - beautiful views! The night we went they had a special for Prime Rib, so we both had that as our entree (we needed a meaty since we've been having so much seafood) and it was very juicy, fresh from Maui Cattle, Co. Save room for dessert and make sure to order the Pineapple Upsidedown Cake - it's delicious!
(4)
Lisa B.
Absolutely awful experience. Waiter came to our table to take our order & settle our check. The Coke I was brought did not have any carbonation. My husband ordered a Caesar Salad and took two bites before sliding it to the side. Our waiter never returned, so when someone came to clear the dishes, he never once questioned why the salad hadn't been touched or the drink. We had to tell him... The best part, he didn't believe us! Told us he'd have to 'check' on our feedback. Still have yet to see our waiter. He finally came to the table with our entree silverware. One of the forks had rice stuck to it, not clean! Never once did he ask how the appetizers were. Didn't speak actually. When our entrees came, they were placed on the table. Didn't ask if we needed anything. Never once were we checked on. After piling the plates on the side of the table, our waiter finally returned. Still didn't ask about our meal! We were highly disappointed to say the least!
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Ryder S.
First, note that the map displayed on Yelp as of 2/2010 is wrong on this location of Pineapple Grill. The street is right, but it is at the end of that street about a half mile along the road, NOT right at the junction of Kapalua Drive and Office. We went for dinner there with the family (4 adults and 1 child). The ladies split the King Salmon meal. They were quite pleased. My father-in-law had the clams and linguine and said it was too salty. I had the seared Ahi over a black rice with a coconut type sauce. It was excellent. The Ahi had a strong crust of spices and seasoning that made it firm on top, but they accompanied the coconut sauce nicely. I cleaned my plate. My daughter had the macaroni and cheese which was uninspired (compared to David Paul's Island Grill which did an amazing macaroni and cheese). That said, they had steamed Manila clams on the menu with a fancy preparation and my daughter asked for the clams, but prepared only with garlic and butter. The accommodated the request and the clams were fine (though she noted that the clams at Blue Water Grill in SoCal are better). The ladies also ordered salads which were not drenched in dressing much to their satisfaction. The highlight for the night was the famous Pineapple Upside Down Cake. It was amazing and worth all the hype. There is a lovely rum sauce they smother the cake in, and then the top it with a Macadamia nut ice cream. It is topped a sweet filo dough that has been shredded to look like hair (and serves little purpose that I can tell in adding taste to the dessert). Both the ladies were Pineapple cake connoisseurs and I they were quite pleased. It is possible to split that dessert if you have two people with smaller appetites because the portion is a good size. Service was acceptable, but not stellar. Our waiter was pleasant knew the menu, but the food was slow to arrive, a coffee for one of our party was forgotten and took an additional five minutes to show up, and we ended up in a near tussle with a waitress over drawing the blinds up and blinding a member of our part. Take note: consider the location of the sun when taking a seat and if you don't want the sun in your eyes at sunset, ask to be seated away from the windows. Attire was pretty casual. I have heard great things about breakfast here, but have not been myself.
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Rick N.
Eh. On all counts. Shrimp fettuccine - so unmemorable I have now forgotten it 2 weeks later when I sat down to finish the review...Oh, yeah - expense and one of the blandest dishes I ate the entire week- yet paid nearly $5 with a glass of wine - quite unacceptable - really not worth the out of the way location unless you are stuck there at Kapalua. Food was all but thrown at us and the over the top cheezy Halloween decor should have set us off as to the caliber of "Foodie" they cater to.
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Melanie D.
1 and 1/2 stars. While staying at The Ritz Carlton, my friend and I decided to schlep over to The Pineapple Grill via the cushy resort van. It was an easy schlep. After reading some great reviews on Yelp, we were looking forward to a satisfying meal. We were wrong to expect that. Upon walking into the place, we were greeted with the smell of moth balls. Yes, moth balls. And maybe a little cleaning detergent. It felt suffocating and I immediately lost my appetite, but we were there so we were committed to dinner. Also, my friend did not seem to notice the stench, so I thought maybe I was being dramatic. Also, we were def the youngest peeps in the place by about 50 years. We were promptly greeted by a very friendly waitress and we both ordered the 'Three Bean Soup' and 'Spinach and Goat Cheese Salad.' Additionally, I ordered a glass of pinot noir. We noticed that the tables around us had bread, and we hoped for some ourselves. Our soups came first and, much to my chagrin and my friend's pleasure, the three bean soup came with a lot of ham in a ham based broth. I don't eat meat. When I first mentioned it to the gentleman filling my water, he retorted, "It's PORTUGUESE three bean soup." Well, ok then. I guess I will give up my vegetarianism because this is Portuguese three bean soup. WTF dude. I was clearly asking for a replacement. The manager was nearby and quickly swooped in, offering to replace the meat stew with some lobster bisque (ok, ok so I eat fish). My friend began eating her three bean soup, which was disappointingly served cold. And the lobster bisque was served luke warm, which was particularly bad for this fishy, creamy offshoot of a traditional bisque, with coconut milk. Two misses for the soup course, for sure! The salads came, complete with standard Hawaiian fried goat cheese and more salad dressing that I have ever seen in one place in my life. And my friend's dish had a mountain of onions, while mine barely had any. Oh - and THEN our bread came. With my wine. Which is one of my pet peeves - just don't start prepping my food until I've had my wine for a moment! We couldn't finish either of our plates, so we politely asked for the check and headed out with grumbling tummies. The only reasons they don't get 1 star are because it was pretty clean, the waitress was nice, the late dinner rolls were hot and because we took the hotel shuttle back with the cutest old couple ever who love the pineapple upside down cake so much that they had to tell us all about it. Moral of the story? Avoid The Pineapple Grill.
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Andrea D.
I planned my wedding from 4500 miles away, and somehow ended up with the most perfect reception dinner at Pineapple Grill. (Well, I had done a little research first.) We had 11 guests, so we reserved a semi-private dining area. Everything was excellent. All of our guests loved the decor, the food, and those that drink loved the mai tais! (Those that don't drink were really throwing back the non-alcoholic pina coladas!) I had a swordfish special that was phenomenal. My husband had a great cut of steak, perfectly cooked and served with a generous helping of the truffle mac-n-cheese... He says the mac was a little overrated, but still good. We were so full, but since it was our wedding day the server brought us a pineapple upside down cake... Which is definitely worth every bit of praise it receives! It truly was "to die for." I highly recommend Pineapple Grill... If not for the dinner, at least get the cake. Seriously.
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Stephen C.
Beautiful restaurant right on the Kapula golf course. The ambience and great food makes for a wonderful dinner. We sat on the deck and saw double rainbows after light showers passed by. Gotta to have their upside down pineapple cake!
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E S.
We found this place on yelp and the reviews are decent, but I didn't think the quality of the food was all that great. Plus it's very expensive, for the 2 of us, we spent $200, with an appetizer (clams), 2 entrees (ahi tuna, steak), and the upside down pineapple cake. Oh, and 2 glasses of wine. Still a bit pricey for my taste, and the food wasn't spectacular. Would've rather gone somewhere else.
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Keith D.
We heard very good reviews and decided to give it a try .... Bottom line.... it probably ls as good as most say ... But we had one of those inevitable experiences where very little went right with our meal. That happens now and again... Not a huge deal. However, it was the service that ruined our experience... run or ask to be reseated If you are seated where you are being served by a psychotic looking guy with slicked backed hair cropped half way up his head (think One flew over the Cuckoo's nest), who seems to be in constant state of panic, thinks dropping dishes on your table to wrong person( really, did he think I ordered chicken strips and my 6 yr old ordered the $40 crab special) and running off to do the same to other diners resembles quick and efficient service, etc... It actually became a bit of a laughing matter amongst the patrons seated in our section Again... Run or asked be reseated of you see this waiter.....You'll be glad you did.
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Robert M.
We loved the location of this restaurant. Beautiful view and atmosphere. I had the ahi tuna entree that was very good. My husband had the Ono and enjoyed it.(You can get discounted gift cards at the Costco on Maui; you save $20!)
I can't even remember the last time I gave a place a 1-star review, but yes, this place was that bad. Ordered a $40 plate of fish that was so overly seasoned I couldn't even finish it. The weird purple showstring that came with it tasted horrible, couldn't finish it either. Ordered some sort of ground pork with lettuce leaves and it was so salty I couldn't manage more than a few bites. Finally, we found actual chunks, yes chunks, of rock salt in our salad! Seriously? Everything was nearly inedible. The food was bad enough but the high prices just made it worse.
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Connie S.
Chose to have breakfast here because of all the rave reviews. We were very disappointed, didn't live up to the reviews at all.
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Teresa N.
this place was ridiculously delicious! it's an american twist on hawaiian food. (and others) they provide big portions, which i am a fan of. there's also a view of the mountains and tennis courts if you get there early enough.
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Kathleen R.
Nasty. Cafeteria style food. Lots of tasteless fried food. Long dark hair in salad - no extra charge.
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Soo K.
I'm a fan of this place. I try to go to the Pineapple Grill at least once every time I'm on Maui. This past trip I made it there twice. Yes the food is pricey but they have great happy hour (Thursday, Fri and Sat) when all the bar food is half off. Ordered a variety of pupus at the bar, including the Ahi tacos. I'm wasn't a fan of ahi to begin with but these tacos won me over. The food is delicious and I've yet to be disappointed eating there. Second time we went, we went on wine Wednesday to take advantage of half off select wine bottles. Had great wine, delicious fresh fish (mon chong - I'm sure I'm misspelling....) and yummy sorbet. Man those sorbets are yummy!! If you're not looking to shell out a ton of dough, go during one of their happy hours. It's worth the trip to Kapalua.
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j h.
Came here for a nice dinner during our stay in Maui. Loved the attitude of this place, very laid back/relaxed, but with fine food. Drinks were nice and strong. We started off with the clams in butter sauce; damn that was so good. I would drink the broth if I could. And for entrees, my friend ordered the bouillabasse, and I ordered the pork porterhouse. Both dishes were very tasty. The bouillabasse had a nice light flavor and was full of seafood. My porterhouse was so large, I barely took a few bites and was full; it made a great sandwich for breakfast the next morning! Pineapple cake was good, but alittle too sweet. I wouldn't rave about it so much as other yelpers do. Overall a great place to have a nice quality dinner in West Maui!
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Kristen L.
Not bad. Set on a golf course. A little nicer than the average island joint. French toast was delish. Tennis court and golf course view, with ocean visible too.
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David C.
We had a very nice meal at the Pineapple Grill. It was ourselves and another couple. We got a nice appetizer sampler for the table. I had the seared ahi which you can't really go wrong with in Hawaii. My wife had the mahi mahi which was also pretty good. It was close to the Ritz where we were staying with free shuttle service, so that was a plus on Maui. I was really pleased with everything. As a foodie, I wouldn't say it was the best place I have ever eaten, but it was a solid meal that left everyone satisfied.
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Sara P.
This was a great recommendation and I'm so glad we followed it on our trip to Maui. Our meal at the Pineapple Grill was one of the best we had. We came for lunch on a beautiful day and sat outside, but really, the entire restaurant is gorgeous and you can't go wrong with any seat. The service is friendly and laid back and very attentive. Since we came for lunch, we had more non-seafood items on the menu than if we'd come for dinner. We started with crispy fried onion rings - delicious! My husband had the fish n' chips, and I had the maui beef burger with cheddar cheese. both were delicious. they each came with a side of coleslaw that was crunchy and topped with sliced pineapple. the prices are reasonable - $11 each for the burger and the fish and chips. overall, a great meal. i've heard their dinners are even better so i highly recommend it.
(5)
Michael P.
Family stayed at the Ritz for a week last month and we managed to eat dinner here THREE nights! This place was amazing. The bar serves the best truffle french fries I've ever had. The pineapple upside down cake is by far the best original dessert I've ever had; period. Amazing
(5)
Lewis C.
Fantastic place to have breakfast - recently added. The dining room looks out over the golf course and tennis courts. Big selection of dishes to choose from. Some traditional, some more creative. We had waffles, eggs, sausage, omlettes, fruit - and everything was very very tasty and freshly prepared. Kahlua pork with eggs and potatoes was a massively popular hit. And their interpretation of huevos rancheros was worth the price of admission alone. They interlaced eggs, cheese, beans, salsa and crispy round fried tortillas into a vertical stack that looked as appealing as it tasted. I didn't order that dish, but I ate quite a bit of it as I was hit by a major case of "food envy" when it arrived at the table. The service was very attentive and the prices were fair. This would be one of my top choices for an all around good breakfast in West Maui.
(4)
Jesse R.
Great restaurant! A bit pricy for the food portions. Great ambience.
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Tom M.
The food and service was excellent. Nice views we had a party of 5 adults and 2 kids. We were greeted by ever staff member we passed. waitress very nice blond lady(did not get name) kept everything moving even the bus boy would ask if evything was ok and did we need anything every time he cleared somthing from the table. Had the Monchong(local fish) what ever you do dont miss the pinapple up side down cake with dark rum carmel sauce with macadime nut ice cream topped with toasted coconut .
(5)
Kelli M.
+ The best mahi I've ever had; it's served with a mango salsa, all over mashed purplish potatoes that are kind of sweet. + Excellent wine! + Beautiful views + I managed to eat here 3 times during my week in Maui. + When I rate other places on Yelp this is
(5)
qirk z.
Other than the upside-down pineapple cake, this place is just like any other semi-upscale American restaurant. The pineapple upside-down cake was AWESOME. I had an entree which I will refrain from reviewing, the u-d.p.c. outweighs the meal.
(3)
Cut Y.
I can't decide between 2 or 3 stars for this place. Maybe a 3 because overall the food didn't try to eat me but 2 because of the mood it left me in. We had Pistachio-Wasabi Crusted Rare Ahi - the caramelized pineapple tastes like it came out of a can. Maybe they should changed the menu to grilled pineapple - would have added more to that dish. The tuna was decent but no better or worse than we've had in 4 other places on Maui. The Maui farmer's chop salad was better - great blue cheese flavor. The lobster bisque was just OK. I ordered a rare bone-in ribeye that came out maybe medium rare - but had no flavor. Not sure how that was possible but I still have some in the fridge from 3 days ago if you want to finish it. I never leave a steak on my plate but this one was worse than any I do at home. For the dessert, they really push the pineapple upside down cake, but having had 50 of these in my lifetime, I don't see how it could really be that much better, so I ordered the banana bread pudding. For comparison, take a cheap car sponge, soak it in car soap and add a touch of vanilla flavoring and you'd have something close to what I tasted. Bad move, I should have had the pineapple upside down cake. I was told I should have sent it back but live and learn, I guess. Regardless, even if that's not your top dessert, shouldn't it still be tasty considering the prices and your reputation? The service was great, no complaints - our waitress tried hard and was attentive. The music might make some of you nauseous. Just bad music that did not help salvage the meal in any way. Wasn't Hawaiian music, was like bad slow Sinatra copy cats or something. That and my view of the lighted tennis court left something to be desired (as someone else noted, no one was playing). Maybe the golfing is better...
(2)
Linda D.
Went here for breakfast after reading publicity that they were newly open in the AM. The restaurant was empty. Service was good. Coffee was good . Food was awful. Cold potatoes and barely warm eggs benedict. Will not return.
(1)
Amol P.
absolute must try is the pineapple upside down cake. Service was friendly. we also had the award winning kona lobster coconut bisque soup that was delectable and for entree we had the fish of the day which turned out to be a snapper that was flaky, mild and rich in flavor
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John D.
This place is beautiful and separately enough fromt he touristy areas that you really get a "destination" experience. The food rivals Spago but at a more favorable price, thus the 5 stars... Plus great service. The Cohen Group knows what they are doing.
(5)
N S.
My wife and I came her e on our honeymoon in Maui. We drove a long way based on the recommendation from Frommers and it was located in a golf course resort off the beaten path. We like the Maui flare including pineapple salad dressing, lavender, and maui onions. I had the New York Strip which was excellent. The ABSOLUTE best part was the side of macaroni and cheese with truffles, unbelievable! Great value for a terrific experience.
(5)
Robert S.
Ugh. This had to be the worst service I have had in recent memory. Unfortunately, the manager was not any better than the server. To top it off, the owner was on site and would not listen to our concerns despite our asking. While the food was okay, I will not return as I expect better service for the money. Merrimans or Sansei are better choices in Kapalua.
(1)
TD B.
Divine! Even asked the manager over to compliment our waitress. Excellent drinks, delicious steaks and a caprese, my favorite. Not your average Maui views, scenic woodland greenery of Kapalua...exceptional!
(5)
April W.
Slightly pricey but good food. But for the price had better meals and better service on Maui.
(3)
Craig L.
Good wine list, outstanding fresh fish, steamed clams,lobster bisque and their signature dessert. Excellent service by Rebecca
(4)
C. K.
We went here the day before a good friend's wedding. The food was amazing. I had the local swordfish over sweet potatoes with the red curry. It was fantastic, a great mix of sweet, heat, and savory. My wife had the prawns and a salad, both very good. Be sure you save room for dessert. We got the pineapple upside down cake and it was unreal. Fresh pineapple, great cake and a "to die for" caramel sauce. The only reason I didn't give the pineapple grill the full 5 stars is the lack of a nice view. This close to the water it would have been nice to actually see it. But for fine dining on Maui, especially on the north side, the Pineapple Grill is a must.
(4)
Andrew P.
So everyone's been raving about the pineapple upside down cake. Being right next door to the Bay Villas, we had to try it one night. We had already had dinner, so we ordered it to go. The service was pleasant, thoughtful and each component was packaged separately. On their own, each component wasn't that impressive, but all put together, it was pretty tasty. $13 tasty? Not quite sure on that end.
(3)
Kathy J.
After spending the morning at beautiful Kapalua Beach, we headed over to the Pineapple Grill for lunch. At first we were seated in the outdoor area, but it was too windy and hot there so we requested to be moved indoors. We were then seated at a table that had an amazing view of the grounds including the golf course, tennis courts and the ocean. What a beautiful restaurant! I had read a lot of good things about Chef Ryan Luckey and was very excited to try the food so many have raved about. For our appetizer we ordered the Furikake Crusted Calamari Strips. This is not your typical TGIFriday variety...the calimari strips were thick, breaded with love and cooked to perfection. The only negative was that I wanted more! I ordered the Catch of the Day which was served with local veggies in a peanut thai sauce. It was so delicious I could have licked the plate. Flakey light Mahi Mahi in a rich creamy peanut thai sauce...not your typical combo. It was delicious. My kids had the kids' Mac n Cheese which they both really enjoyed. It was thick, cheesy and obviously not your blue box variety. No offense Kraft. Lol. My hubby ordered a cheeseburger with garlic fries. Who can go wrong with that? The highlight of our meal came in the form of their Tahitian Vanilla Creme Brulee. This hands down was the best Creme Brulee I have ever had. Again, my only complaint was that I wanted more! The Pineapple Grill was one of my favorite places to eat during our week Maui.
(4)
Snow P.
The fresh mahi was amazing. And don't forget to get their pineapple upside down cake for dessert!
(5)
CB H.
The food was great! While on vacation you often need to compromise locale verses food quality, not at the pineapple grill. My girlfriend considers herself a foodie, and she's been talking about our Ahi diner for the last few nights.
(4)
Stephanie W.
The Pineapple Upside-down Cake with Roselani Macadamia Nut Ice Cream is the best I have ever had, ever, and my mom is a superior baker. Thin strands of sugar encrusted phyllo dough are placed on the top of the ice cream scoop, adding a fun and extra crunchiness to the ice cream. Their signature mixed drinks are also excellent.
(5)
Erika D.
Breakfast was delicious and the staff was incredibly friendly. They gave us a complimentary Pineapple Upside Down cake and it was amazing.
(4)
E S.
Good table service and great dessert but main course service didn't meet expectations (based on comments from friends).
(3)
T L.
Here is what Pineapple Grill is good for: Go in, sit on the patio on the bar side, order bar food, grab a drink, enjoy your company. Here is what Pineapple Grill is NOT good for...anything off the dining menu! We ordered a $45 plate of steak with a side of shrimp...inedible. Literally cut into this sorry excuse for meat and could not find one bite that wasnt pure fat. Juicey-awesome-steak-joint this is not. If you hankering for a bevie and want a chill spot to enjoy it, head to Pineapple, but save your $ and stick to the bar food basics!
(2)
M S.
I will never understand the fascination with this place. We've been twice. The first time I was amazed at the number of ingredients in each dish.. what happened to quality ingredients prepared simply? This time I was determined to order whatever they were serving that had 5 visible ingredients or less. While service was not a problem in the past, we were not so lucky this time. The dunderhead assigned to our table meandered over after we'd been seated for about 10 minutes - she wasn't busy, appeared to have only 4 tables. She offered the evening special which sounded good - and only 6 visible ingredients! But didn't bother mentioning the price. Did I mention the six ingredients didn't include cherry tomatoes?.. What is it with this chef and cherry tomatoes? 9 out of 10 dishes include cherry tomatoes! ...even the Caesar salad which, historically, is never supposed to have cherry tomatoes. So I'm thinking just a plain grilled filet mignon might be good. . . or the evening's special fish so when dunderhead comes back to the table, I casually mention I don't remember the price of the special, giving her the benefit of the doubt. She tells me, I order it and she goes away...then comes back to tell me she was wrong, it's actually the same price as the filet. So bottom line, she didn't tell me the first time because she didn't know how much it was..but, still, no real problem even though that 6-oz local piece of fish must have come in at around $110 a pound at the pier based on the cooked price!!! So dunderhead asks if we'd like more bread with our entree since we'd enjoyed our nice warm roll with our salad..well, yes, please, shouldn't you just replace it considering we're not halfway through dinner? I order a second glass of wine too. Then I don't know what happened-she took a liking to three women seated nearby and practically sat down to join them for the evening. Fortunately, the runner was very efficient at bringing the rest of our dinner while she stood at the next table and told the guests about growing up on a farm, playing basketball in school, literally, her life story. They didn't appear to know her and seemed a little uncomfortable too, plus they could see me fuming as we sat with our empty plates AND wineglasses..would have had another glass had she had the gumption to at least turn around and look. Finally a busboy from another part of the restaurant happened by and rushed over to clear our table, get more water, etc. Dunder casually looked over her shoulder and continued talking to her table as she fetched dessert menus for us. We were in no mood by then and declined. She prepared checks for the three ladies and us but had to reclaim theirs as they were all wrong...she said, "oops, I screwed up"...and how. . .
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Peter G.
My stream of consciousness goes like this....Pineapple Upside Down Cake, Yalumba Vintage Tawny Port, brightest stars I've seen on a clear night reflecting from my girlfriends blue eyes. The Pineapple Upside Down Cake alone is a good enough reason alone to get on a plane and fly to Maui! Oh, and the appetizers and main courses are amazing!
(4)
Michelle D.
HIGHLIGHT was the antique port at the end. I asked for Madeira, which they understandably didn't have. The incredibly helpful waiter suggested an antique tawny that was to die for. DISAPPOINTING was overlooking the tennis court. A restaurant with such great food shouldn't be tarnished by the outlandish glare of a tennis court. No one was actually playing, so why waste the energy (and take away from the lovely view) with all those hideous lights? I was tempted to only give 3 stars due to this eyesore, but the food, service, and especially great company wouldn't allow me to give it just an "A Okay". We started with the lobster pot stickers. Yum. I had the Pistachio & Wasabi Pea Crusted Rare Ahi Steak . B/F had the Filet Mignon. The Ahi was mouthwatering. Everything about it was perfect. I wasn't particularly "into" the sauce that came with the filet mignon, but I think that's more me than them. It was a bit too meaty for me, which I am aware sounds hypocritical when one is eating a steak. The steak itself was lovely, though. A word of warning, portions are LARGE. We could not finish our entrees. This didn't stop us from ordering the pineapple upside-down cake which certainly lived up to all the hype.
(4)
Helen G.
Although it is hard to pry me away from the water's edge when we're in Maui, we always have a lunch at the Pineapple Grill. The food is excellent and beautifully prepared. Highly recommended!
(5)
John T.
Fantastic service and a delicious meal...our best dinner of the trip to Maui. I had a pesto and macadamia nut baked mahi mahi with corn risotto that was absolutely heavenly. The wine selection was superb and the pineapple upside down cake is a must have finisher. Service was A-plus. We will definitely be coming back here on future trips.
(5)
Peter J.
Fantastic food and good customer service. I had the Coffee steak and the meat just melted. My wife had the lamb. The upside pineapple cake is fantastic.
(5)
Brett P.
The pineapple upside down cake was the best tasting dish I ate all week. The ore-sunset prix fixe menu for $35 is well worth it considering so many other restaurants charge nearly as much for poorly prepared meals with bad service. The Cohns have a handful of good San Diego restaurants and Pineapple Grill adds to the brand.
(5)
Stephanie B.
Views are the golf course, instead of a beach, but lovely all the same. Have been twice, most recently in 2/11. Prefer the outside seating, but you can get the same menu out there. Great place to watch the sun go down and have a drink too. More casual feeling outside, but even inside a relaxed ambience. Only 4 stars because I thought the sauce on lamb was too salty and the accompaniments way too sweet. However, the portion was generous and the lamb perfectly cooked. Server was friendly, and we ate on the lower part of the deck.
(4)
Debbie A.
We had a wonderful dinner. Everything was outstanding. Including the service from Samira. A must have - their upside down pineapple cake.
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Crazy Bernie S.
If you spend any time at all at kapalua and you dont eat at least once at the PG than you have chosen to be among the worlds biggest losers. My party of 3 had the most magnificent meals of the trip there. Any fish dish they offer is great. The short ribs had the most amazing glaze and were the best I've ever had. Then the thing that everyone raves about on yelp. The pineapple upside down cake with macadamia nut ice cream and a coconut cluster "bush" on top. Let's put it this way...if I suddenly lost all feeling from the waist down and needed to somehow replace the Carnal pleasures in life with one thing it would be with the pineapple upside down cake that would be sharing my bed with me.
(5)
Sarah T.
Only had pineapple upside down cake but it was soon good. We went right from the beach and were worried we were underdressed but were able to get seated in the bar area. Was a nice end to the day after watching the sunset.
(5)
Ron E.
We have eaten here twice since being on Maui and both times they have exceeded expectations. Once for lunch and then another time for dinner. The steak was perfectly cooked. The short ribs were sweet, juicy and very tender. And the salads were great. For lunch the American Waygu burger was amazing. We do plan on one more visit before we leave.
(5)
Michael M.
This place was really, really good. They know how to make good food. Good service. The kicker for me was the Pineapple Upside down cake! It was absolutely amazing. My advice, go to the Pineapple Grill.
(4)
Kayt B.
Went here for our mini "reception" after getting married on the beach. Excellent view and the best service in Maui. Pricey and worth it. Had some delicous Mahi-Mahi, and the pineapple upside down is the best on the island!! Staff were great balance of attentive and giving space. recommended the best wine, surprisingly not the most expensive. They have a wonderful comprehensive wine selection, make your head spin.
(5)
Michael M.
I was told if there was only one night you could eat out then do it here .... I would concur. This place was superb. Make an evening of it. Apps, dinner and finish your meal with cheese and port. It's fabulous. BTW, if you're in Maui during the Mercedes PGA tournament make sure to stop by. Quite the place to be seen or at least I hear.
(5)
Audra P.
Both the food and the service were amazing! Samira was a fantastic waitress. She knew every little intricacy about the menu and made phenomenal recommendations. The lobster bisque was just fantastic. The swordfish literally melted in your mouth and the Molokai sweet potatoes were to die for. I travel to Maui every year and will make this one of my yearly stops!
(5)
Tim N.
Perhaps we were expecting too much from all the fantastic reviews, but Pineapple Grill didn't blow us away like we were expecting. The view was nice, but marred (we thought) by the tennis courts. Maybe the view on the golf course side is better, though golf greens don't impress me too much. The view of Molokai was really nice, but the view from any of the touristy restaurants in Lahaina is just as good or better. It was a solid, classy dinner. I started with the local Maui salad, and it was quite good with a great mixture of local ingredients. Gerald had the Caesar and was a little miffed that they serve it unassembled, basically a head of romaine on top of Caesar dressing with some tomatoes and croutons on the side. Nice preparation, but difficult to eat and impossible to get the dressing tossed in with the lettuce as a good Caesar should be. I ordered the special fish and was somewhat disappointed. I believe it was Hamachi (or some other local white fish), grilled with caviar and a creme fraiche on it over a bed of Japanese-style noodles in a miso broth. It was nicely done, but I didn't care for the flavor combination. The noodles by themselves where good, and the fish by itself was good. But combined with all the ingredients, I wasn't getting it. I wish I had tried the ahi; I heard some neighboring tables talking it up. Gerald had a steak and said it was very tender. The pineapple upside down cake was to die for. You have to get this dessert if you are considering anything. I also had an espresso martini, which was well-done with chocolate swirls on the martini glass. Overall it was a very good meal, but it didn't blow me away.
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Eric P.
Had Asian chicken salad and ahi club. Split both with my wife. Very nice flavors. Then based on browsing some reviews we saw here, we had the pineapple upside-down cake. All I can say is; Dude, get the cake. My god we just scarfed the whole thing. Service was island slow, not painful, but slower than some places. But like so many other, we didn't care. There was a bottle of Elk Cove Pinot Gris in there. The bill was $98. Not cheap eats, but not a ripoff either.
(4)
Sun Y.
We came back again this summer for the Prime Rib dinner on Sunday night and the restaurant was even better than last year. Food and service excellent; I ordered my prime rib rare and it was perfectly done even though we ate at 8 pm (on the late side). The fresh bread was delicious too. The sommelier recommended a really great wine which was a very good value for a French Red (a Chinon), particularly in Hawaii. We are going back again for the King Crab Special! Even if we weren't staying at the Ritz Club I would drive here because it is good and a nice restaurant.
(4)
Law W.
This was probably the best meal we had in Maui and one of the best I've had in recent years. While most will tout their selection of fish dishes from their "From the Moana" section of the menu, the wife and I felt their meat dishes ("From the 'Aina") rally shined (we're not big into cooked fish). Her Asian Braised Short Ribs came highly recommended. While the glaze was a bit heavy handed, the ribs were tender and tasty and went well with a side of potatoes and a delightful pineapple relish. I can almost never turn down lamb when it's offered on a menu and I didn't regret my selection of the Asian Grilled Australian Lamb Chops. The sweetness of the cabernet reduction married well with the earthiness of the Molokai Sweet Potatoes (mash sweet potatoes). The lamb chops -- pure heaven -- melted in my mouth and tender enough to almost not even requiring a knife to cut. While the atmosphere is nice -- mellow, upscale -- it did get a bit loud in parts of the restaurant with no outdoor views in the evening time. The GPS did a poor job getting us to the restaurant, but it was well worth the journey there. The meal is not cheap, but then again, you're in Maui.
(5)
Monique C.
Wow! I love this place! We arrived just before the sunset. The pastel colors light up upcountry Maui so heavenly. Our server was so nice! Very attentive. We sat outside and almost got rained...ahh! We got the cheese plate for starters...so yummy! We shared the lamb, and all I have to say is WOW!!! We will def. be back! **Also they have 1/2 off wine on Wed.** YAY
(5)
Lulu L.
Lunch was great here! We sat outside and enjoyed the weather while devouring lunch and the pineapple upside down cake. I don't usually like pineapple upside down cakes, but this one was delicious!
(5)
Jae P.
Couldn't get much of the view outside since it was late in the evening, but the food was just awesome. It was the best I've had in Maui while I was there for about a week. The fish was so moist inside.. Very friendly service.
(5)
Kenny K.
Absolutely excellent restaurant! Went there for dinner - had the Australian lamb chops, tender and delicious! My dinner partner had the paella - also delicious! We shared the soup appetizer - intriguing blend of flavors, and a delight. But the best part was the pineapple upside down cake - you gotta get it! It is a fantastic, delicious delight - incredible flavors all put together. We so enjoyed the dinner that we went back two days later for lunch, and sat on the patio. We had the house specialty ahi - nicely done. The lunch entrees were well-prepared, and very satisfying. I soooo wanted to get the upside down cake again - but will have to save it for another time. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough - it is worth the food, and the price, which i thought, in comparison to some other restaurants and what they offer in food and quality - the grill's prices are comparable. If there were 6 stars, this place would get them all! Go! Now! Do not deny yourself this excellent Maui experience!
(5)
Jeanette N.
Oh hell. This is a fine restaurant. The food is good, the service is great, blah blah blah. We are coming from Chicago, though, so we have amillion great restaurants everywhere. Obviously our problem that we weren't enamoured by this place- it all depends on what you are looking for on vacation. This sits on a beautifully manicured golf course in a splendid part of Maui. Lovely, but we were disappointed because we were yearning for more of a "Hawaii" experience. Perhaps we got this fromthe touristy luau we went to the next evening, or maybe we need to realize that our happy vacation is all about snorkeling and discovering local chaepo joints.
(4)
Justin B.
Had dinner with a client and family friend of mine and it was amazing. The Coconut Lobster Bisque was a nice consistency and I went with a Mac Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi. Price was right and the service was great. We had a very attractive server who was very attentive to us and was very personable. My client had the special which I think was either Opah or Monchong. Thank you for a great dining experience and the service was excellent.
(4)
Ryan W.
Went here for our 4th anniversary. Could not have been better. Waiter brought us complimentary champagne for our anniversary when we sat down. I ordered the lemongrass shrimp. Dang...it was so good! My wife had pesto and macadamia nut crusted mahi mahi over lentils and gazpacho. Want to get a vegetarian to eat fish...order that (it worked for my wife). Finally, the pineapple upside down cake needs to be put in jail because serving something that good has to be against the law! Next time I am in Maui, I am definitely going to be coming back.
(5)
Diane F.
This is the third time that we've eaten at this restaurant when we've been in Maui. We have always had great dinners here, but tonight, was just unbelievable! I had the Machong(fish)that was out of this world good! My husband had the chef's special which was the Opah(fish) and equally excellent. The preparations were so creative and so very tasty. Entrees are a bit pricey, but absolutely worth the splurge. Don't leave without having their special dessert....the pineapple upside down cake. Best dessert ever!!! Make sure to put this restaurant on your list when visiting Maui. Dinner at the Pineapple Grill will be a highlight of your trip! OH! Make sure to go on Wed. Evenings when they have half priced bottles of wine!
(5)
Beverly K.
Good food but overpriced because it's by the golf course. Middle aged golf clientele and Jimmy buffet like entertainment.
(4)
K T.
The Pineapple Upside down cake is to die for! I came here for my wedding dinner and had a fabulous time! Beautiful table, great service and again, desser was heaven! The food was good too but I'm having an affair with the pineapple upside cake. You've gotta try it!
(5)
Simon N.
Our last day on Maui and on my wife's birthday we had fretted for a while on where to eat. Having had 2 excellent experiences we were aiming at a homerun. Many review sites mentioned that if there was one place to eat, this was it. Well it isnt. Located in the furthest region of West Maui, this place is difficult to find. As mapped by their own website, the turnoff to it is very poorly marked and appears to be a service road. After much confused driving and calling the restaurant we finally find it. We are greated by a near empty restaurant on a Tuesday night. More clubhouse than elegant dining room, it overlooks either a golf course or tennis court. Either way it was brightly lit and we didn't care after the frazzle of trying to find the place. We were greeted by a nice waitress who handed us a menu with multiple interesting choices. We decided to make it a small plates kind of meal to try out more items. Many in the menu were marked as "signature" dishes. Oddly whenever a dish contained pineapple, the menu touted it as "Maui Gold Pineapples" as if it had the same cache as Kurabuta Pork or Kobe Beef. I wouldn't be able to tell the difference between Dole brand and Maui Gold brand pineapples and nor would you. First item was their signature "Crispy Shittake Mushroom Pork hash stuffed Spring rolls." They were neither crispy or particularily flavourful. Dipping sauce was reminiscent of something one would find from Chinese takeout. We both had a soup. Darling's was Lobster bisque. Certainly competent enough, it wasn't particularily creamy or 'lobstery'. My cold cucumber soup was certainly refreshing but again nothing earth shattering. The same could be said about our other dish, the miso-soaked prawns lacked the umami of the miso. Probably the best of the lot was the Pistachio - Wasabi crusted ahi tuna. Flavourful it was the only standout, abit in front of a weak crowd. The waitress had very smartly stopped us at 5 dishes saying that was likely enough. We were mightily full after the above and didn't have the room to try the very frequently raved Pineapple (sorry, Maui Gold Pineapple) Upside down cake. Pity. It might have redeemed the night.
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Julia L.
It was OK, lighting sucked. Food was so-so, overpriced & haughty.
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Keith R.
One of the two best meals on Maui hands down. The meal was exceptional, fresh, innovative, and using local ingredients. They also had one of the better wine lists I have found on Maui. Service was strong: not intrusive, knowledgeable and friendly. Being Maui, I opted for fish which was beautifully prepared with nice takes on traditional classic dishes. One thing Pineapple Grill does really well put together really nice sauces. The sauces were excellent and helped make the presentation of the food nice while adding to the flavor tremendously. I can also highly recommend the sweet potato side, I wasn't thrilled with mashed potato but they substituted some purple yams for me and they were exceptional. The only slight fault I had with the meal was a slightly boring dessert menu, but all in all this is a must try when on Maui.
(5)
Kathryn M.
Decent food. Great Dessert. Very overpriced.
(3)
Sean W.
Kobe burger and pork quesadilla are very good.
(5)
R L.
Let's see, what to write for my first review ever on Yelp. Service - Service was good to excellent. Waiters and water boys were very attentive. The manager also came by to ask about our meal as well as bussed a few plates. Food - Food was good, but not great. Steam clams with black bean were excellent. Like chinese style with extra garlic (and a few other ingredients). Lobster bisque was also good. The rib eye had good flavor, cooked to the right temperature, but was a bit dry. I think the quality of meat isn't even USDA Choice. That was a bit disappointing for a $35 steak. Otherwise, the price of appetizers and salads are all very reasonable. Overall I'd try this restaurant again and would definitely recommend as something to try in Kapalua.
(4)
Laurie O.
What a find! This is really a world class restaurant, which we did not expect to find in a hotel restaurant. The food was superb, the wine pairings exemplary, the service exceptional, and the mountain view lovely. Such attentive waiters - the maitre de came over more than once to check on us. The Hawaiian cabrese salad was terrific as all ingredients were fresh. The lobster bisque was delicious. The main entrees - the pistachio crusted Ono with forbidden rice and short ribs - were beyond compare. Each bite was a revelation. Such a surprise to find the San Diego based Coen family as the owners. We might have known - their Island Prime and. Prado restaurants are superlative. The only possible criticism is that the meal was very expensive, especially for a hotel restaurant. However, for a splurge, the Pineapple Grill is highly recommended.
(5)
Steven M.
Pinapple Grill is an A-OK place. Good food, okay service, a comprehensive wine list, and pretty nice ambiance. Can't say there was anything spectacular or memorable about the meal though. I will say if you want a good, reliable meal where everyone will enjoy their food and feel like it's a nice upscale experience, Pinapple Grill is a good bet.
(3)
Clara P.
This place was so good my husband and I went back twice during our vacation. We go to Maui at least two times a year and always try to go somewhere new for dinner every night and Pineapple Grill is by FAR our favorite restraunt on the island. Yes, it's pricey, but EVERYTHING in Maui is pricey. Definitely try the Monchong and the Pineapple Upside Down cake. My husband had the filet and he really enjoyed it. Great service, great meal, clean, and AMAZING food. What more could you ask for?
(5)
s k.
I used to be a fan of the Pineapple Grill however our last visit was less than memorable. I specifically made reservations for Sunday so we can order their Sunday Prime Rib. The Prime Rib was not a prime cut, instead it was a thin,overcooked tough piece of steak. In summary - AWFUL. I'm not sure i'll be returning to the Pineapple Grill in the future.
It's a pricey place on a golf cousre, but the food is good. The short rib (I think) appetizer ravioli was awesome, just so rich and heavenly. I had mahi mahi, cooked to perfection. Their wine list is also amazing, a lot of nice california selections. Service extremely competent. One star ding for my dining companion's steak being overcooked.
(4)
Jason S.
I got married, then i ate here. I said yum. Sup?
(5)
Alison H.
We ate here on our honeymoon last summer and have been recommending it to friends every chance we get. The seared ahi with wasabi peas was incredible, and the pineapple upside cake was unforgettable. The main dishes we ordered were creative and delicious. The staff was friendly and unpretentious, and we received outstanding service. This restaurant had it all.
(5)
F N.
My rib eye steak was well done; I had asked for medium rare! By the time a new one was prepared everyone else was done. The manager delivered it and I didn't even get an apology. The table we sat at was where all wait staff come out of the kitchen, which was very annoying.
(1)
Robert B.
Best meal yet on the island. Great sunset excellent service. Pork hash spring roll appetizer was great. Unique specials really fresh fish. We will return.
(4)
Emily S.
Several people had recommended Pineapple Grill, and we were excited to try it. Unfortunately, it fell far below our expectations. We were seated at a large and uninviting table, where it was hard to hear the person sitting across from you. After ordering drinks, it was another 20 minutes before we saw our waiter or tasted the drinks. The special of the night was previously frozen Alaskan King Crab. Since we didn't come to Hawaii to eat food from Alaska, we ordered the Mahi Mahi and Ahi Tuna. Waiting for at least 30 minutes, we were hungry by the time the food arrived. The Mahi Mahi was overcooked and bland, with a macadamia nut crust with no flavor or texture. The risotto was equally disappointing. The Ahi Tuna was good with the wasabi crust and delicious black rice. The highlight of the meal was the pineapple upside down cake. With a delicious rum-coconut sauce and macadamia ice cream, the pineapple cake was a welcome surprise at the end of an extremely long, boring meal. After our meal the previous night at Lahaina Grill, Pineapple Grill just couldn't compete. Slow service, mediocre food, and a cold setting provided for a disappointing meal.
(2)
Lisa H.
I'd eat here again even though our server was over talkative with his sales pitch. It's a bit annoying when you're on vacation and trying to just enjoy the nice view. My kids had grilled chicken and vegetables and looked great! Comes with Shirley Temples which they are too young for and also an Ice Cream Sundae. I really wanted the Truffle Mac & Cheese, so I substitued and added it to Filet for an upcharge. Tasted like the truffle was only Truffle Butter in the roux. So very vague and overly buttery, uncheesy Mac&Cheese. My filet was all right. Totally undercooked for Medium even though I asked how the person on today was grilling. When your meat is underdone, it's always a bummer! My husband had the MONCHONG? fish. He said was delish! Price was probably in line for the Ritz but for the Golf Grill? Felt like we were paying for some shot gun young chef who hasn't quite paid his dues yet. The whole menu was quite busy with flavors that may or may not work. But I would try it again for the ambience and the potential. I give it higher than A-ok because this is Hawaii and it can be difficult to find the regular good food you find in SF.
(4)
Jon N.
very good. worth the cost. call for reservation. had gazpacho that was awesome and a cioppino special that was great. someone else in our party had the braised short ribs and they stole the show. highly recommended.
(5)
Mattthe M.
Our favorite restaurant in the area. Love the bar energy - big and round for great scenery. Good food and a great wine list. Dining room has atmosphere as well. Can't go wrong here.
(5)
Erin K.
I would highly recommend this restaurant. We had a wonderful Monday evening out on their patio. The inside looked really nice as well. On Mondays they have a 3 course dinner special with a bottle of wine for $99 per couple. This is a great deal as if we would have ordered off the menu our bill could have easily been $50 more. Our waitresses name was Alana I believe and she was excellent answering our group of 6's non stop questions. :) They were very accommodating in switching out a different bottle of wine for my sister when she wasn't thrilled with the whites they offered on the pre fix they just had to pay a little bit more since the other bottle was more expensive. For starters our group had caesar salads and bean soup (tried the special pineapple vinaigrette instead of caesar dressing and it was delicious!), entrees lavender chicken, fish special, short ribs, and the chicken pasta dish. All four were amazing and we all cleaned our plates. My parents didn't do the pre fix but ordered the lobster bisque and flatbread off the bar menu and they both loved their dinners as well. And for dessert of course the pineapple upside down cake ($5 upcharge with the prefix) and the chocolate banana bread pudding; both were heavenly. I don't think you can go wrong here with anything you order. No doubt we will be back to this wonderful restaurant!
(5)
Cher E.
We came here for a late lunch on a Saturday afternoon and practically had the place to ourselves. We enjoyed the beautiful view of the hills and grounds, the tennis courts and in the distance, the beach and water. We started with the duck spring rolls which were delicious but the cabbage on the plate was a bit wilted. The menage a trois salad with 2 skewers each of shrimp, beef and chicken was decent but a little bland and probably not worth ordering again. The mahi mahi sandwich with onion rings which was fine but again, nothing so special. My sister loved the "Classic Beefeater" sandwich with caramelized Maui onions on toasted sourdough, roast beef, au jus and melted cheddar cheese. The clear winner was the fresh fish of the day which was salmon with a spicy curry sauce served with quinoa. We were all very impressed with how flavorful it was and how it made such a common fish really taste special. In honor of my dad's birthday, our server surprised us with a piece of their signature pineapple upside down cake with rum and macadamia nut ice cream. This was one of the best desserts I've ever had and even though the portions were large, we wound up ordering a second piece to share. The salmon and pineapple upside down cake warrant future trips back to Pineapple Grill. They do have the recipe for the cake on their website, but that's way too much work and I don't even want to know how many calories really go into such a delicious piece of heaven.
(3)
R R.
The fish here is great, but the other food is average. Expect to pay $35 for a fish entree and $10-15 per drink.
(4)
Kat M.
4.5 stars. The Pineapple Grill is in Kapalua, right by the Plantation golf course. We've only been here once and came with our friends when we visited Maui last year. We came for King Crab Tuesday. It was a pre-fix menu with your choice of soup or salad to start, 1.5lbs of king crab legs, and a dessert of your choice. I picked the soup, which was a Portuguese bean soup. It was OK but slightly heavy because of the beans and sausage. Next came the king crab legs, all 3 generous clusters of them. They were huge and oh so meaty. The crab legs were simply steamed and came with a side of melted butter but that wasn't really needed. The crab legs were just so good on their own. Steaming them really preserved the freshness of the crab. I loved cracking open the shell and pulling out a big chunk of crab meat. They were so good, I ate all three clusters and still kinda wanted more. Everyone cleaned their plates, except for one friend. He picked out all the crab meat first and at the end couldn't finish it all. What was cool was that we asked the chef if he could use the crab meat to make a fried rice for our friend to take home, and he did, for an additional $9. Oh, then dessert... we had the pineapple upside down cake a la mode (with macadamia ice cream). It was heavenly. It wasn't too sweet but had just the right amount of pineapple sweetness. The ice cream was to die for, so creamy and nutty. I would be happy just eating the ice cream on its own. Overall, we had a great time. The food was delicious and the restaurant was beautiful, with gorgeous views of the golf course. I didn't try their other specialties but would definitely come back here again the next time we're in Maui.
(4)
Jen C.
Classic old-school Hawaiian upscale restaurant with the wooden walls and view of the country club to prove it. We spent forever trying to decide between this place and another, but PG got great reviews so decided to try it on Halloween night no less. Yes it was pricey but what isn't in Maui? Had trouble deciding on what to get, but went with the Lobster Bisque (unimpressed; there were NO chunks of lobster in it. Was basically a lobster broth), and the Pistachio & Wasabi Pea Crusted Rare Ahi Steak. Ahi Steak was very good; but the kicker and deciding factor for me with this dish was the coconut rice. Reminded me of the rice I had in old Cartagena 2 years ago and have been desperately craving ever since but have not been able to find. But of course the rice here was not as good as the rice in Cartagena. But it fit my craving, and if that is the closest I can get without having to travel to Colombia, I will take it. Mai Tais were solid and fairly strong from what I can remember, but didn't order more than one because of the price. The whole trip was worth it for the Pineapple Upside Down Cake. This was amazing!! If you don't come here for anything else, come for the Mai Tais and Pineapple upside down cake.
(3)
Nicholas C.
brunch, awesome. Staff? so nice. Hugo was a sweetheart. ( have a crush!!) hahaha havent been for dinner, but benedict and drinks are amazing.
(5)
Nate B.
Best dinner we had in Maui.
(5)
Josh C.
First time here.. Food is awesome here.. we enjoyed everything we ordered.. I had the ahi trio tacos.. forgot the name but you'll know which one I'm talkin bout.. soo good..! Then of course.. I had the shortribs.. that made my night.. their portions are very generous and that's always a plus.. ordered some cocktails off their menu.. no complaints.. we sat on the Lanai.. (deck area) and it was cold.. this was a late dinner.. so dress warm.. but I'm sure there's a great view during the day.. dining room closes at 930p so the lanai/bar is what's available after that.. the one thing that stood out with the service was that I didn't get a refill on my water not once.. and we left not even knowing our server's name.. cool guy but.. we were the only table outside and the dining room was closing as we entered.. so you'd think you get at least one of the 2 right? Maybe cause we were locals.. idk.. the food is what makes us want to come back.. and we will..!
(4)
Mark I.
I was excited to visit this restaurant on my last night in Maui, based on the reviews everywhere, but was partially disappointed. They were accomodating in getting us in last minute reservation, and the majority of the meal was very good, especially their cocktails and their pineapple upside down cake. However, one of their "signature" dishes, the seared Mahi mahi, came served nearly cooked all the way through, as if it had been left on one side for twice as long as it should have. To their credit, they quickly replaced it, but with essentially a slab of sashimi this time, and certainly not the sushi-grade type. I was a bit disappointed in this, since this dish is their "signature" dish that they advertise with pictures in their ads in the Maui magazines -- my dish certainly did not look (or taste) like what was expected. After finishing only a half of my dish, they did give us a complimentary pineapple cake, which nearly made up for the dinner. I certainly wish I had ordered something else, as my companion's dish was excellent.
(3)
Tricia I.
Went here last Thursday for 50% off pupus night. Had the Mac nut Brie, kalua pork quesadilla, chicken & beef skewers & lettuce cups - would recommend all! Didn't order dinner or dessert. Would definitely visit again.
(4)
Alexander G.
We started with the pork egg rolls which were tasty and filling. I had the short ribs and the lady ordered the lamb. Both dishes were very well cooked and seasoned. The best part of the meal though was the pineapple upside down cake.
(4)
Jordan L.
We were looking for a place to have drinks and a lite dinner, so we stopped in here in Kapalua and sat at the bar. Had our choice of a bar menu or anything on the full dinner menu. Wife opted for the trio of poke tacos and I chose the pork hash in lettuce cups along with an order of onion rings. Food here is great! Had lunch here a week ago and was similarly impressed. The service staff here must take "friendly" pills. They are all so nice, efficient, and knowledgeable. Nice to visit a restaurant where everyone seems to really enjoy their job. This is our favorite restaurant on Maui.
(5)
T A.
We've been to Maui twice now, the first time visiting Pineapple Grill. The second time we didn't make it back because we wanted to try as many new places as possible. Though I can honestly say that Pineapple Grill was our most favorite restaurant (besides Sansei). The service was amazing. From the hostess, to people walking, to cooks, our waiter, and the manager, we felt their undivided attention. We had the clams which came in a shiitake mushroom and black bean truffle butter broth for an appetizer which I decided were so good I made the shells into a spoon and sipped every last drop I could! Both of our main dishes were unbelievable! Overall, a phenomenol experience. I highly recommend!
(5)
Ed M.
We just returned from the Pineapple Grill and enjoyed one of our best meals in Maui. There were 6 adults and we all chose from the set menu for $38 a person. The portions are the same as from the regular menu. Our meals were excellent. I had the fish special which was cooked to perfection and had a wonderful flavor. My daughter had the braised ribs. The meat was fork tender. She said they were the best ones she has had on the island. Desserts...the bread pudding was excellent but they are know for their pineapple up side down cake. All that I can say is get it. We shared two of them and everyone said is was better than the dessert they had gotten with their meal. The view is nice if looking at a golf course is your thing. There is plenty of free parking. The restaurant felt very spacious and we never felt rushed. Our server was Pam. She was very knowledgeable and provided excellent service.
(4)
Jennifer J.
OK. This place is great! My husband and I were honeymooning last year at the Ritz and didn't know the local eatery's so, we decided to drive. As we drove down one of the streets, this place appeared. We went in and they had a special on snow crab legs, appetizer and dessert. Let me tell you, that food was outstanding! I believe the whole meal for two people was between $15 to $25 dollars. What a deal! We are going back for our 1st year anniversary and for sure will visit this place. Two thumbs up for me.
(5)
Michael Y.
Came here one night while staying at the Ritz-Carlton and had a very pleasant experience. We had a rather large group of 11 and called a few hrs in advance. They told us to arrive 8ish to try and accommodate our group which they did. We sat off to the side where it felt more private on a table that could have fit 14. The waitress was extremely nice and helpful picking out the appetizers and entrees. As a group we got the Crusted Rare Ahi, Steamed Clams, and the Crab Cakes. All of those were really fresh and full of flavor, especially the ahi and clams. For the entree I decided to not go with the fish due to the appetizer and I have had beef several times in the last few days so I decided to go with the Jidori Chicken Breast. To my surprise the breast being white mean was very moist and flavorful. I can taste the pancetta and the thyme used to roast the meat. The side of vegetable and potato added a nice compliment to the dish. Then to finish up my meal I had a double shot of espresso with their ever so famous Maui Gold Pineapple Upside Down Cake. It had to be the most tasty and fulfilling dessert I have had in awhile. The rum-caramel glaze was a perfect flavor enhancer with my espresso. I honestly believe this place is a "can't miss" for dinner in Maui.
(5)
Gracie I.
The food there was hit and miss, some were very enjoyable, others just mediocre, not really worth the hype. We are from the San Francisco area and just didn't feel the food was much compared to the dining opportunities we have in the city. However, we found that the Lava Flows there were probably the best we had in Maui.
(3)
Danny T.
Good food and great pinapple upside down cake. The location overlooking golf course/tennis courts could be better.
(4)
Erin C.
hands down, our dinner here was the best meal we ate during our recent trip to maui. everything was delicious, and we tried just about everything. tasty yet strong cocktails to start? check. flavorful salads made with fresh, local ingredients? uh-huh. unbelievable fish dishes with amazing sauces (in particular, the ahi tuna)? check that, too. an impressive wine list that doesn't necessarily break the bank? yup. a dessert list that doesn't have a bad item on it? check that as well - especially the pineapple upside down cake. plus, the service was impeccable and the lovely view of the golf course and bay behind it certainly added to the experience. the competition is fierce, but pineapple grill topped my list.
(5)
Kanani P.
We like this place a lot, even tho they kind of ruined the view from the patio by putting in awnings and umbrellas that block the view of the golfers coming down the 18th hole. Turing the patio into a profit center, with tables, etc. may be a good businsess decision but it's a not-so-good decision for having a beer and appetizers and getting away from the restaurant. But, even with that, it's 5 stars for dinner. Very tasty food, well cooked and served. Nice and knowledgeable waiters and waitresses - our waitress on Wednesday was hanging at the bar on Thursday when we went back for dinner and she recognized us right away and we talked for a bit - Aloha spirit is good! Pretty fair prices on wine, too. And, two outstanding things. First, a sunset special - if you're seated by 6 p.m. (which is 9 p.m. West Coast time and midnight East Coast time) you get a salad, entree and dessert for $32 - an outstanding price. And, it's not just some inferior food, either - the menu is more limited than the regular menu, but everything on the sunset special menu is from the regular menu, just more limited choices. Plus, at that time the restaurant is not so crowed, so you're likely to get a seat by the window so you really can watch the sun set. Second great thing: they have a "Wine Wednesday" where about 65% of the wines on the list (and they have a great list) are 1/2 price. How can you go wrong. "Wine Wednesday" may not be a permanent thing, but it sure is great while it lasts. Plenty of free parking, reservations not absolutely needed, but recommended -- and you can call the same day for reservations, so it's no big deal. Go and enjoy.
(5)
Kenny W.
this and hailimaile are my top 2 picks in maui. the view of the grand golf course is offf tha chain y'all. to write about what we ate would take too much effort on my part especially with my flawed memory. the servers are very knowledgable of the menu. ours used to be a chef; we followed his lead and got served proper. just ask the servers for recommendations and it'll be all gravy, not literally silly.
(5)
leslie m.
You won't get much better than this on Maui. Great service, excellent food. The seared ahi melted in your mouth like it should, and the wine list was top notch. Their menu pairs wine with some of them more interesting selections and the service staff was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. As a matter of fact I left my wallet there and had a call to my hotel room before I got back. Go and enjoy.
(5)
Martin S.
We had an early reservation at 6:15 on a Tuesday they had a 3 course crab prix fixe on the menu we didn't order. The wine list was good including 1/2 bottles of California and Oregon wines not so easily found like Merry Edwards and Ken Wright. We had a fatastic lobster bisque and salad to start which came quickly, but then the waiting set in. 1/2 hour after we finished the apps, the waiter came over to tell us it would be just a few more minutes for our entrees, that the kitchen was backed up(crab Tuesday maybe ?). Well 1/2 hour after that and several more promises that the food was on it's way, we asked for the check. The manager was very apologetic,said the wait was unacceptable and offered to put the food in a box to go (he comped the entrees and wine). We got the food home and it was quite good. Overall I might give the place another shot, but please be aware of what hopefully was a Tuesday issue.
(3)
Cathy L.
on the advice of erin c. (thank you!) i checked out this place and it was well worth the drive and almost getting lost (why are there no street lights in maui?? why does the state not spend any money on it? safety hazard and massive tort class action waiting to happen i tell you). but it was all worth it (except maybe dessert..more to come on that later). so my good friend and i decided to split apps and entrees. the lobster dumplings were solid and there was this heirloom tomato stuffed with mozzarella salad that was delicious (note that the Hawaiians prefer a sweeter balsamic, it took some time to get used to but i really loved it by the end of the trip). for entrees we had short ribs and scallops. the scallops were especially delicious because they were fresh, seared to perfection, and came with this Chinese sausage (the kind that usually comes with fried rice, Cantonese-style) addition. delicious! the short ribs, again a bit sweeter than what i am used to, but also still v. yummy and super tender. both entrees came with to die for mashed potatoes that were somehow a little different but i couldn't tell what was the difference. for dessert, we ordered the chocolate cake but twice it came back with a solid cold truffle in the inside. i think they're still working out the recipe there but they decided to comp us the dessert so thank you for the excellent service! definitely worth coming back to Maui just to eat here...
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Dawn B.
Delicious. Great view, nice staff. We had the pistachio crusted ahi & the special, Hawaiian sea bass w fennel, polenta & asparagus. We shared, both were awesome. We had pineapple upside down cake w macadamia nut ice cream- best we ever had- yummy
(5)Suzi D.
Excellent food, amazing waitress, and half off wine Wednesday. What more could you ask for? The view was nice. We were able to see the sunset from our table. The bread and butter was great! I had the special seafood chowder which exceeded my expectations. My husband loved the Mac and cheese. We received a pineapple upside down cake for dessert which was very good. The Carmel was exquisite!
(5)Brett H.
While the Pineapple Grill is not seaside like so many of its competitors, it makes up for it in ambiance, unbeatable cuisine, and 5-star service. We went on a Wednesday, so they were having their "Wine Wednesday" event where select bottles are half off. There were probably over 100 wines. Our server seemed to know about all of them. A major plus when you're having a hard time deciding. All of the food was delicious - Definitely try the mac and cheese! In my mind, what set this restaurant apart from the rest and completely made up for it not being seaside was the service; from before we arrived to the day after we had dined. The morning prior to our reservation, someone called, confirmed our reservation, and ensured we knew how to get there. While we were there, our server and her wait staff team treated us like Hawaiian royalty (a hard thing to come by this day in age). The day after, someone called to ensure we had a pleasant experience. The next time I'm in Maui, the Pineapple Grill is definitely on my 'to-do' list. Don't miss out!
(5)David M.
Less than impressed with the overall experience here. For what is supposed to be a nicer restaurant near the top resorts on Maui the menu, preparation and service left me wanting more, especially for the price. The place deserves 3 stars but don't set your expectations high.
(3)Rick R.
FYI - this is the same restaurant as the plantation house (or at least the same owners) There is nothing particularly wrong with it - just nothing especially right either. Food is acceptable - service is fine, but it's way overpriced for what you get. We spent $70 on lunch for two - comprised of two sandwiches and some fries for our kid. Menu is fairly cliche for Maui. pistachio fish app was OK, but also $18 when it should have been $12 at best.
(2)Latrika L.
Good food with good service just not great. The bread and butter is off the chain good. The food is okay nothing special. We ate here twice...had the mahi, monchong, pork chop....and we had a fish special. The pork was awful...other dishes okay there are just better places to eat with better prices....
(3)Pauline M.
Our evening here could've started better. The hostess was the first person we encountered and wished she could wear a smile and be friendly! Our waiter Corey was knowledgeable about the food and wine menu both. He was attentive. Although it would've be nice if he told us about the extra $2 salad split charge even though it was only $2. We both had the pistachio wasabi pea crusted ahi steak which was perfect. The accompaniment was roasted shiitake, coconut scented forbidden rice (so creamy) and kale. The wasabi sauce was excellent for the ahi but the shoyu was just a bit too sweet. The bottle of Camus Conundrum paired great with our meal. All and all, it was a very pleasant evening. We hope they'll have a different or friendlier hostess when we return next time.
(5)Brad R.
Really struggled with what to rate this restaurant, went between a 3 and 4. Im a pinch you can expect great service and decent food. We tried going to the Gazebo but the line was 30 deep and didn't want to wait an hour and a half in it. Wife had the fish tacos which were good, fish was tasty but was lacking any type of sauce. I had the burger, ordered it medium, it looked great but was dry. The french fries were hot and very good. Our waitress was really the highlight. She was 5 stars for sure even though she has only been wit them a couple of months. The dinner dishes look good on the yelp photos and I would like to have tried mac and cheese. Again, in a pinch great place to go, but with so many other great choices....
(3)Nancy M.
Worst service . We sat at the bar and even after asking for water twice, I had to ask the bus person. No one asked about our food (that was cold), if we wanted another drink or dessert. Too many other nice places around.
(2)Brandon A.
We decided to come here after our whale watching cruise canceled because of the waves. Lucky it did! The service was amazing which was a standout for me. We sat outside on the terrace overlooking the beautiful valley and golf course. You can also see the water from the edge if you're lucky enough to get a seat by the rail We had Israel for a waiter. He was very attentive and helpful with the menu. Not only that but was a great guy and wasn't just in it for the tip, which he rightfully received. The food was good quality as most nicer restaurants in Maui. Appetizers were especially good. They have the best French bread which comes out steaming hot with Pesto Butter. Worth the trip alone!
(5)Peter I.
What's not to love here? The space is beautiful and the staff is spot on. Gorgeous setting in the bay course, you walk into a huge bar and feel at home! Mai tai for sure and a wine list that is impressive. Our server was Caesar and we went with all his recco's. Ribs (10 stars if possible), fish tacos, won-toms filled with pork and macadamia nuts....very very good! And a little curry chicken, delish! I hear breakfast is great, so I'll be back for that! And btw, that crazy pineapple upside down deal is nuts!!!! Crazy good like you all have said.
(5)Giang P.
We was here for dinner last night and order: -Scallops appetizer -pork chop -filet migon -rib eye -side of Mac n cheese Each plates averages between $35-$45 and so we expected more. Everything was good but I'd definitely got better for that price. The Mac n cheese is probably the best plate ironically. There plenty of other places that I would rather go to.
(3)Jesse E.
Pineapple Grill was a very nice place to have lunch with my wife. Our server was on point, very courteous and friendly. The burger I had was delicious and the Pineapple upside down cake dessert was excellent.
(5)Tomas P.
Great view, great service, and great food. We were lucky to visit on a Wine Wednesday when select bottles are 50% off. The service was terrific and we enjoyed the food a lot. We had the ribeye, the macadamia nut mahimahi, and the pineapple upside down dessert. It was all really good and I'd go back again.
(5)Travis I.
***BREAKFAST REVIEW*** Am I already a huge fan of this establishment? Yes. Have I been coming here for over 15 years? Yes. Is it expensive? Kinda. To be honest, I don't know who is at the helm of the kitchen, these days. However, the changes made since my last visit in 2012 were pleasant changes, to say the least. The herb aioli-esque butter that now accompanies the bread basket is wicked awesome. ( yelp.com/biz_photos/pine… ) Herbaceous without being offensive, salty, and creamy. It was so good we must have consumed five ramekins of the stuff during one sitting. It shouldn't go without mentioning that they have brought back the Portuguese Bean Soup for both lunch AND dinner. Whoo hoo!!! Combined with the aforementioned bread and herb butter?... Few things on this planet are as good. BREAKFAST?!? Hell yeah! The Eggs Benedict--whether eaten on the lovely patio or taken home and eaten on your balcony--totally kick ass! The eggs are cooked flawlessly, with plenty of runny yolky goodness. Whoever is in charge of making the Hollandaise deserves a pat on the back, also... The body and consistency of the sauce was PERFECT. I rarely see Hollandaise made with such finesse. The canadian bacon was good, as was the muffin, but the sauce and egg cookery were second to none. BRAVO! ( yelp.com/biz_photos/pine… ) The Eggs Benny was SO good, I think I had it three times during my 8-day visit to the island. With BEAUTIFUL VIEWS of the Kapalua Golf Course ( yelp.com/biz_photos/pine… ), a great selection of breakfast items (a large menu without being obnoxious or overwhelming), and pleasant staff, Pineapple Grill is one of my favorite breakfast spots on the northwest side of the island.
(4)Dan D.
Absolutely terrible! Awful food and awful service. Seriously spent $150 for a crappy dinner and crappy service. Chicken was dry, vegetables were terrible, Cesar salad was fishy. I came home and had toast with pineapple jam.....yay for that at least. Seriously, don't waste your money here unless you like to pay 5-star prices for 1-star food.
(1)Joa K.
This place is stuck in the 90s and not in the way way that I like. I think my grandparents would probably like this place...that's not a bad thing necessarily. I am just not the right clientele for this place. Hence, I didn't really enjoy it as much. The food is very plain and uninspiring. You'd think at these costs it'd be at least interesting. I don't think the quality is bad, I just think it's boring. I thought "Pineapple Grill" was a cute and interesting name. The menu read decently. I was misled. The cheese plate appetizer wasn't bad. It's a nice order to share with a small group. Love that they mostly use local cheese (like Surfing Goat Farm cheese). The short ribs were pretty good. Though, the sauce had WAY too much ginger + sweet flavor. Cut back on that and I think this dish would be decent. Though, still just average. I have no idea why the mac n' cheese is all the rage here. It was bland and overcooked. I did not like it at all. I took 1 bite. Another bite to make sure...then I was over it. Pass! The wait service was perfectly fine. The hostess service could use a bit more work. She was perfectly nice but disorganized. We had reservations, were on-time, the restaurant was nearly empty...yet we still had to wait. I don't know why...There was no communication there. We just had to stand around until they figured their stuff out. It was awkward... I would not return on my own accord. I'd rather spend my money and time at other surrounding restaurants.
(3)Mandy E.
We made our reservation on open table for 1000 points it said we had to eat at 8:45 pm. We arrived at 8:30 after even getting a confirmation phone call from pineapple grill . The hostess said no tables were available because the kitchen would close at 9 but encouraged us to sit at the bar. We asked for a manager who said that they wanted to give us the option. Hhhmm. Sat and the place had only four tables filled. Asked for former manager Chris K and they said he no longer worked here. Waiter showed up , pleasant and helpful , Kalua potstickers delicious with lots of shiitake mushrooms, if you don't like mushrooms, this is not for you . The ambience is always great there and the location overlooking the Kapalua tennis courts is impressive. I'm sure it was a one time "off night" as the clean up guy started vacuuming under the tables as we were having dinner. I'll have to revisit as I loved this restaurant for years!
(4)Michael D.
We've been eating here since it was the Grill & Bar for maybe 20 years. Tonight's bar menu was horrible. My pet goat rejected the leftovers.
(1)Jill C.
This place is very average. Way too expensive for the food. You are definitely paying for the location. My husband got the ribye and I got the scallops. Way over priced for both. The food was ok, no delicious in any way shape or form! At least the service was good.
(3)John B.
Pineapple Grill and bar outside over looking the beautiful golf course. Had the Mac and cheese which was awesome. Lamb meat balls were great. Go check out this restaurant. Very underrated. Amazing drinks too
(4)Trevor J.
The pineapple upside down cake is by far the reason I am rating this 4 stars. I found the rest of the food was average compared to the other restaurants we tried while in Maui. The pineapple upside down cake was so delicious, I would definitely come back... If I did it would only be for dessert.
(4)Ryan C.
This place is incredible. Came here on a Friday and sat at their huge wrap around bar for amazing drinks and delicious appetizers. The cumber lychee Collins is my new drink. I felt like I was getting healthy and drunk at the same time. Also had the spring rolls and truffle fries, and they were equally on-point. Awesome place, can't wait to come back again next time we travel to Maui!!!
(5)Jenn G.
We visited Pineapple Grill for lunch on a Sunday around 11:30am. Although the place was pretty empty, it took about 10 minutes before anyone greeted us. The hostess was missing from the hostess stand and while some servers saw us standing by the door, no one came to greet us and take us to a table. Once we were seated (outside), our server came to greet us and realized that we did not have menus, so he quickly brought those to us. Ordering was a breeze as Hubs and I both already knew what we wanted. We ordered the LocoMoco and the Wagyu Burger. Both were delicious! We would highly recommend these two dishes. I also got the bloody mary which I thought was just okay. It took awhile to get our check, but otherwise service was decent throughout our meal. I would come back here again, and hopefully next time I can give them 5 stars (if they improve on all the delays).
(4)Jon E.
We were greated by a grumpy hostess, but tried to forget as we enjoyed the excellent view of Kapalua Bay and the Bay Course. Things continued to get better with a half price bottle (Wednesdays) and a respectable cheese plate. All of us were talked into the lamb or surf and turf specials, and away from fish entrees, by our waitress who sold us on their award winning beef. The lamb was pretty good, but the filets were both bad. Both my wife and mother ordered medium rare steaks and my wife got something close to medium well while my mother's was well done. She sent it back and was rewarded 25 min later with a medium well replacement and a fly-by apology from the manager. Both steaks had an odd texture and almost no flavor. We joked that they removed the bacon from some Costco frozen bacon wrapped filets. At this point my wife was ready to call it a night, but I insisted we stay for the signature pineapple upside down cake. Although the cake and ice cream that came with it were quite good, it took nearly 30 min to order and be served. Our total time in the restaurant was now over 2 hours for 3 courses with more than half of that coming after we recieved or we entrees. I am normally willing to overlook a grumpy hostess, slow service, or an overcooked dish. To have all three piled on top of each other with ambivalent management was just too much. The half price bottle and decent lamb kept this from being a 1 star review.
(2)Krystal Y.
I plan on coming here again to try for dinner. My hubs and I came for lunch and it was nothing less than great. Although there was no one at the hostess table, we were seated within seconds and had the option to sit outside or near the view! My hubs and I decided to try the beer battered onion rings -- superb. Hubs said it was the BEST ONION RINGS HES EVER HAD. And his palette is hard to please, so that was quite a statement. I chose the beef tenderloin furikake rice bowl and my hubs chose the wagyu burger. Both really good, but my husband ordered medium rare and it came out almost well done. It was still good, but I'm sure it would have been more delicious if it was cooked the way he wanted. My beef tenderloin was soft, and complimented with an array of vegetables! Yum! I'll be back here for sure in the future!
(4)Penny S.
Loved every appetizer on the menu! From the Kalua pig spring rolls, to the short rib ravioli to the ahi tuna and tender scallops...we tried them all! Our waitress was great making good recommendations as our party of six wanted to share everything so we could experience more! It was a pleasure for a change to actually eat in an air conditioned place with fantastic food and service.
(4)Monique R.
The side dishes we had as starters were incredibly good, especially the mac and cheese, carrots, and brussels sprouts but the salads and main courses were just ok. The strawberries on my strawberry and goat cheese salad looked and tasted like they'd been sitting out for a little while and the lettuce was actually wilted and soggy which was almost inedible. The service was very good ... but for a $250 meal for 2 adults and 2 children I would have expected better.
(3)Andrew H.
A great and non-crowded restaurant where you can view the ocean and golf course while eating fresh food served for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The waiters and servers are courteous and are always at your attention. Highly recommended for anyone with a large appetite.
(5)J N.
We've been going to Pineapple Grill for many years as we come to visit our parents in Kapalua every six months and the quality seems to get a little less each time we visit. However, the other day it took an absolute nose dive into the realm of unacceptable. We went for lunch after a game of golf and ordered the "Pineapple Grill Burger" (three of us). First of all, it was the most plain burger I've ever had in a restaurant. A bun, a patty, raw onion, slice of tomato and soggy leaf of lettuce... Nothing to actually give it any flavor. Think... a hospital cafeteria burger (and I'm being nice here). For a menu item that carries the restaurant's name and costs $12 you better try harder than throwing some raw ingredients out. Even worse though is that we all asked for medium and the burger came BURNT. Not well done... BURNT. All three... Clearly the chef put these burgers straight on the flame and walked away. Here's where I take partial blame for my own experience as I ate my burger anyway (I was starving). The others sent theirs back and showed the waiter how terrible the burgers were. Side note, he was great.. Very understanding and apologetic. Took them back, no worries... When their replacement burgers came back they were... NO DIFFERENT! Still over cooked to the point there was black charcoal on them. There's just no excuse for this kind of poor quality, especially for a simple item like a burger that had no defining characteristics to begin with. And after having talked to the waiter about the burgers being burnt the first time? So my companions had to send their burgers back again and at that point just decided not to eat. Again, the waiter was really apologetic and even took all three off the bill so, he gets five stars for handling the situation the best a waiter can. But this experience just speaks to the overall quality of this restaurant now and I'm fairly certain I've had my last meal here. Pineapple Grill, there are too many options now on the west side to serve poor quality food. Don't expect golfers to continue to eat here out of convenience anymore, especially now that Honolua Store has reopened and has better food!
(1)Courtney J.
We went here twice on our vacation to Maui. It was conveniently located near some of the beaches we were snorkeling at early in the morning, and they did a breakfast/lunch overlap, so we could have an early lunch or late breakfast if we wished. Also the view of the golf course and tennis courts is nice. The first time we went I was really impressed with the service, drinks, and the food. I had a Tee Box Scramble, the Surfing Goat Dairy Veggie, which was like a veggie omelet with local goat cheese with potatoes mixed in served with a biscuit, and fruit on the side. I asked the waiter if the local goat cheese was really mild because I had had some the day before at the Flatbread Pizza company that was amazing. He wasn't sure, but another waiter overhead the conversation and assured us that it was. He said I could get it on the side to be safe though in case I didn't like it. My husband ordered an omelet. I believe it was corn beef hash. Our food arrived and the goat cheese was the mild creamy delicious goat cheese that I'd hoped for. My entree was full of delicious veggies. My husband's came with all the same sides, and he really liked the omelet. The Maui Wowie Mimosa was fizzy, fruity, and slightly sweet. It was a good deal at $6. The second time we went, the server wasn't as friendly, and we felt a bit rushed. I wasn't a big fan of my food. The Maui Wowie was just as good as it was previously, but my ahi tuna eggs benedict was not impressive. The potatoes that came with it were cold and bland. The ahi was flavorless and didn't seem so fresh. I also wasn't a fan of the sauce that came on top. It was very disappointing. My husband had the loco moco. He said it was good and super filling, and he would probably order it again. He couldn't imagine eating something that big for breakfast every day though. So, this place averages out to three stars. I would go back for breakfast or lunch since my first experience was very positive, but I wouldn't order the tuna.
(3)C P.
Excellent! Service was friendly and just perfect. From the hostess with a perfect smile to the bartenders and table staff... Perfect. Great vibe in this place. Drinks from the Bar were great.... Get a Mai Tai here! The Filet Minon was "out of this world" good.
(5)Angie F.
Always love eating here! Beautiful AIR CONDITIONED restaurant with excellent food and service! The filet is very good as is the Portuguese bean soup! The pineapple upside down cake is to die for!
(5)Ron S.
As stated in my previous review, the Pineapple Grill used to be one of my favourite restaurants on Maui. Unfortunately, I've noticed some changes in the past year or so which lower it significantly in my opinion. First of all, the prices are fairly steep. I don't mind this when the portions are large and the food is incredible, but unfortunately, neither are the case. The portions seem to be getting smaller, and you now have to "add" a side dish to your entree for $10. That's right, a $41 snapper entree comes on a bed of corn and zucchini - no potatoes, no rice, no asparagus or anything. Just the piece of fish and a few minced veggies. They changed the type of caesar salad they serve. They used to serve it as a whole head of romaine, loaded with parmesan and capers - it used to be fantastic. Now it's just your typical "toss" style caesar with limited cheese, no capers, and much less "wow factor", but a few really nice grilled tomatoes on the side. It's still good, but not nearly as amazing as before. Both entrees we ordered lacked flavour altogether. We were constantly adding salt and pepper to no avail. This is really unfortunate, considering the flavour in their food used to be so abundant. For 2 entrees, one glass of champagne, and one side caesar salad the bill came to $115. I've got no problem paying that much for a nice dinner out, but at that price point, I expect to be wowed. I'm not sure what exactly has changed at the Pineapple Grill, but our last two visits have left us wanting more. Unfortunately, I feel that there are now better choices for a spendy dinner out in West Maui.
(3)Amy Z.
Came here for a late dinner, mostly for dessert : ). My husband ordered the braised short rib, was a substantial piece which we were surprised by, and came with gingered mashed carrots, sliced fingerling potatoes and spears of orange and yellow carrots. It had a slightly sweet glaze on top. We weren't too terribly fond of the mashed carrots mainly because we aren't huge fans of ginger, but the other accompaniments were good. I especially liked the carrot spears and the glaze. The short rib was tender and meaty, not a lot of grizzle or fat. I ordered the short rib ravioli, 6 chewy and thin ravioli skins filled with short rib. Topped with the same carrots as my husbands dish except with fried wonton strips and sautéed Shitaki mushrooms. The highlight of the meal however was the pineapple upside down cake. Wonderfully rich caramel sauce on the bottom with toasted coconut, moist cake with pineapple, creamy macadamia nut ice cream, all topped with shredded phyllo. My only complaint is I wish the piece of pineapple was larger, just a little bit bigger so there was a touch more acidity to counter balance all the sweet going on, but still not overly sweet. We went during the late evening with live music, would be interested in going back during the early evening to see the view of the golf course.
(4)Amber M.
Overall, the food was pretty good and the lychee martini was my favorite of the trip! I could have come back every night for at least one. I had the beet salad and the seared ahi, both excellent! The seared ahi is the best I can remember in terms of preparation. The bread pudding was to die for, but very rich! I withheld a star because our service was a bit slow (even for being on vacation) and inattentive, but overall it was an excellent meal and experience. The décor in the restaurant could use a refresh, but I try to rate restaurants more on food and service than décor. Well worth a visit and probably a good place for bigger parties.
(4)Joe N.
Rolled in well ahead of our dinner reservation because we wanted some cocktails and appetizers at the bar. Hostess was nice enough to offer dinner seating early, so we took it -- as we were famished from a day of island activities. (wink wink) Wine: I'm a gin guy, but judging by the final tab on wine, I'd say it was well received. Cocktails: Delicious. Starters: Ahi sashimi was meh. Honestly, the ahi sashimi at Duke's is better. The pork pot stickers were delicious -- and I hate pot stickers. In the future I'll pass on the sashimi starter and double-up on pot stickers. Main dishes: Order the mac and cheese as a side -- it's the bomb. Two of us had the ahi steak and would order it again. Not mind blowing -- but definitely a repeater. The scallops were pretty tasty. The monchong was also quite delicious. Brussels spouts are another side not to be missed. Ambiance: Well -- it's on a golf course and over-looks some tennis courts. You can do better for a view in Maui. One of our favorite parts of the evening was listening to the "nuclear librarian" at the table next to us go completely berserk on her companion/husband/what-have-you for (what sounded like) some questionable photos on his phone. The Beverly Cleary look-alike created some LOL moments for us as she dropped f-bombs and berated her dinner mate like a sailor would his pathetic crew. Food was good. Drinks were good. We had a lot of fun and laughed until our stomachs ached.
(4)Bryan K.
My wife and I ate at the Pineapple Grill when we were on our honeymoon, and it was good, but we felt it was overpriced. It was a nice restaurant, but due to the fact it was on the beautiful PGA course in Kapalua, we feel they used that as justification to charge more ... which I understand, some venue can justify higher prices, but we still felt it was overpriced. The salads were something to pass on ... they were good, but nothing special for $15 a salad. Stick with the local fare for apps. We did have some sashimi, and like everywhere else in Hawai'i, it was perfect and so fresh! The entrees were good, but just overpriced. I had the lamb which was cooked to perfection. The side veggies were also very fresh and a great compliment. My wife had the filet. Very well seasoned, and also complimented by a great selection of sides. The local/Hawaiian desserts looked great, but we opted for the Vanille Bean Creme Brulee which was a great finish to our meal. Great food ... 4 stars for sure, but the price brings them down to 3. It was a delightful dining experience. Thanks PG!
(3)Anon Y.
The pasta and the view were both outsranding. Portions were a bit small for the price, but such is the case with most fine dining venues. Atmosphere in the restaraunt was also quite relaxing.
(4)Ardy F.
This place has horrible service and a chef that accepts no feedback. The food is bland and my son got very sick the next day. I will never recommend this place to anyone and I would encourage the consumers to avoid eating here. Service is below standards, particularly Maui where you can find fantastic eateries such as Lahaina grill, Merrimans, Gerrard, etc. Will never come back here again.
(1)Jerry M.
I am giving 5 stars because the food was phenomenal and the service was great. Restaurant was a little loud, and I think some people push the "it's Hawaii, we'll wear whatever we want," to the limit. If you're going to wear a t-shirt, at least make sure it's clean. Tank tops are fine at the beach, or a burger joint...wouldn't wear one here...but some do. Winners on the menu... Crispy shitake mushroom and pork hash spring rolls Braised Asian short ribs in Korean BBQ sauce Maui Gold Pineapple Upside Down Cake with Mac nut ice cream
(5)Toby W.
We had our Wedding Dinner here for 29 guests. Overall it was an Awesome dinner. Chef Ryan is Amazing! He personally came over to our table and checked in on our meal like 5 times, once at every turn of the meal. We were located in a location that was private and perfect for our dinner. The Pork Chop was the meal of choice! The sauce was phenomenal! The GM Chris worked with us via email throughout the planning stages, and we present as well all thru our dinner. They made sure every touch was addressed, and provided "Want for Nothing Service". The Pineapple Upside Down Cake was Totally Awesome! We could have just had 3 or 4 Turns of that! We were treated like Royalty here, as it should be. My new Bride and I could not have been happier! Toby W. Wedding Dinner The Pineapple Grill at Kapalua Sunday, October 10, 2010 ~Wedding Dinner Menu~ Plated Appetizers Kalbi Marinated Maui Cattle Company Flatiron Steak Skewers, kalbi demi Blackened Seared Ahi Sashimi, Maui Gold pineapple salsa, sweet soy Lemongrass Scented Chilled Shrimp Cocktail, spicy ume cocktail sauce Salad Course Nalo Farms Mixed Field Greens, WeFarms cherry tomatoes, spun carrots, shaved red onions, Maui Gold pineapple vinaigrette Entrée Selections (please choose one) Asian Braised Short Ribs, truffle gold potatoes, kalbi demi glace, Maui Gold pineapple relish Oven Roasted Maui Gold Pineapple Glazed 14oz Pork Chop, Moloka'i sweet potato, Waipoli Farms watercress-jicama slaw, li-hing mui vinaigrette, Maui Gold pineapple chutney Macadamia Nut Crusted Hawaiian Mahi-Mahi, Lahaina mango-Chile sauce, steamed WeFarms green beans, gold mashed potatoes, scented pea shoots Dessert Selection Mini Maui Gold Pineapple Upside Down Cake, Roselani macadamia nut ice cream, toasted coconut, rum-caramel sauce Maui Grown "Private Blend" Coffee, Decaf or Premium Hot Tea Selection
(5)Stan C.
Great place! Service is outstanding. Food is excellent.
(4)David O.
We ate dinner here a couple of days ago with my wife and kid. The kiddo was pretty tired from an awesome day at the beach and the pool so we made reservations for 5:45 PM. He barely stayed awake through dinner. Service was impeccable and I was quite happy with my Ketel One Martini with hand stuffed blue cheese olives. My wife didn't particularly love her Manhattan, but I guess the bartender was probably short on Sweet Vermouth. I started my meal with the lobster bisque, which was very tasty. My wife had the Kobe & Cheese raviolis. I had a bite and I thought it was lovely, if not exceptional. I followed my appetizer up with the Seafood Bouillabaise. That was a wonderfully light and tasty dish. I thought the flavors married up quite well. My wife ordered the Seafood Feature special and she was quite underwhelmed. I must admit I don't recall exactly what kind of dish it was... Mahi Mahi, it might have been. She found it altogether much too dry. We finished the meal with the Pineapple Upside Down cake for her and the Espresso Martini for me. I think she'd probably give this place 3 stars but I think it deserves a solid 4 stars, if only because service truly made this an enjoyable meal.
(4)Maritza S.
If you are ever in Kapalua and want to spend your money right, try this place. If you are looking to spend very little this is not the place for you. Any restaurant in these parts of town will cost you a pretty penny, especially if you like to drink. It is a wonderful restaurant with indoor/outdoor seating. We sat outdoors for the views and watched the golfers. It was so relaxing there. Even though it was windy that didn't bother us one bit. When it is 84 and sunny you can appreciate the wind. The views were as amazing and spectacular as the lunch was. I cannot forget those Crispy Shiitake Mushroom pork rolls, they were the epitome of perfection. I only shared 1. Yes just 1. We also had the marinated kalbi flatiron steak skewers with a thai peanut sauce. It was tender and juicy and the sauce was just flavorful and mouth watering. Good way to start our meal. We were so happy sipping on their delicious mai tai that we wanted to be gluttonous and order more food. We end our lunch by sharing a delicious pineapple grill burger on an onion bun and the fish and chips. What a great 5 hour lunch... we were there for so long, they started to set up for dinner as we were leaving. Sleepy, full and relaxed --- hey you are in Maui, there is no rush. One of the best lunches in Kapalua!
(4)Bo K.
Worst tasting $90 I've spent at an upscale restaurant. If you can't make the good good, don't put it on the menu please. I had a special, "Portuguese clam" and my wife had a seafood primavera. Both were terrible beyond your imagination. You know when you just are something and are not sure what you just ate? I'm in sales and often take customers to upscale restaurants. This is s first time I felt this way after spending over $80 between two people without alcohol. Terrible, terrible, just so bad it makes me angry that I didn't complain harder and ask for my money back. Now having vented, I suppose you are safe if you have a typical fish steak. But you can still get an absolutely amazing fish at Kimo's at Lahaina for 5-10 cheaper per dish and much better view.
(1)John M.
We came here for the much lauded pupu Thursday specials. They did not disappoint. The Truffle fries were perfect, the quesadilla was more like a pork taco, oh-so good, and the spring rolls were a bit salty, but very good as well. I am not sure if I would come here to pay full price, but it was worth it for the half-off pupus!
(4)Andi F.
Yummy breakfast! I got the veggie tee box scramble...delicious. I can't remember what hubby got, but we got sides of fresh fruit that came with it. They were super accommodating to my gluten free needs.
(4)Marie B.
Ok, so everyone talked about the Pineapple upside down cake! Not a disappointment! The lobster ravioli special was tasty and very satisfying! Crab cakes and ahi tuna both fresh and flavorful! Pam our waitress made the experience more memorable, what great service.
(4)Gerald M.
We came here for breakfast and sat on the lanai overlooking the Bay golf course. This place has had many different restaurants and hopefully the Pineapple Grill will last. We had a very nice breakfast with a wonderful, very attentive waiter. My wife had the Eggs Benedict and I had the corned beef hash and eggs. Eggs on both dishes were cooked perfectly. Mine was served with a homemade biscuit and jam. Both meals included a fruit cup. The dinner menu looks good also and we will try that on our next trip.
(4)Rina A.
We came here for breakfast twice during our stay and the food was excellent. I had eggs benedict both times and my husband had the huevos rancheros and paniolo breakfast. The service was great and the ambiance very beautiful. We decided to come back on our last night for dinner and ordered the 3 course dinner special. This is where we were a little disappointed. Our server was great- very personable and on top of it. However, we both had ordered the grilled chicken pasta. When our food arrived, there was no chicken so we asked the expo if they could start it for us. When the manager brought the food out, he didn't really go above and beyond to make sure we were happy after waiting another 15 minutes for our meal to be complete. He was a younger gentleman with glasses and brown hair. When my husband asked for a manager, he said he was the manager on duty. We were both quite upset considering our meal was over $100. Coming from the restaurant industry, when your food isn't right, they should compensate you somehow. That was NOT the case. The only thing he offered to do was take are of the chicken which made no sense considering it should've already been in the pasta to begin with and wasn't an extra charge item. He made it sound like he was taking off part of the meal when in reality, he didn't do anything for us. Long story short, the manager never checked back with us and we ended up paying full price for our half made meals which was very irritating. My suggestion- make sure your managers know what it means to wine and dine your guests. The whole situation really upset us and paying for a half made meal isn't something I would have done if I were in his position. After speaking with the General Manager this afternoon, he apologized profusely and agreed to credit our pasta and coach his managers for the future. We will definitely be back and appreciate the positive turn around! Thanks Pineapple Grill
(4)Charlene A.
The pineapple upside-down cake is a must if you are in the Kapalua area. It was the best dessert I've ever had, so good we ordered it 3 times during our stay. Service was a little slow, but the rest of the menu was pretty good. FYI: Thurs-Sat night there are half off appetizers and $2 off drafts and wine at the bar an patio. Offered at different times on different nights so call ahead to double check.
(4)Allen B.
Dear Pineapple Grill and Other Patrons - I'm terribly sorry about my previously mistaken review...I was actually at PARADISE GRILL in Kaanapali! Sorry for the mix-up! I will stop by there in the fall to make it up to you!
(5)Torie S.
You know.....sometimes you go to a place because the food is sooo good and then sometimes you go to a place because the service is great - well - at the Pineapply Grill you get both. My husband and I hit the Grill twice during our most recent trip to Maui - the Furikake Crusted Calamari Strips, Shitake Mushroom & Pork Spring Roll and best of all - the Pineapple, macadamia nut ice cream all are worth the 5*'s given. Of course when we eat at the grill - we always try to sit at the bar as Kendal is one of the "Best" reasons for going to the Grill - good food, good company, great views! Thanks Kendal!
(5)Alan K.
I was excited to go here, but unfortunately it wasn't a positive experience. We came with a child and right away I could tell they weren't happy to seat us. Besides the place being nearly empty, they were not able to seat us near a window with a view, they closed off a lot of the areas. We felt they were giving us attitude with getting a high chair and other requests. So after waiting over 15 minutes for the water, we decided to leave. I can't speak of the food, it sounds like it was good, but we did not have any.
(2)Boraxo G.
We enjoyed dinner here in November 2012. Shocked to find the prices were quite reasonable given the location next to several of Maui's finest golf courses. If you time it right you can get 50% off the extensive list of bar menu appetizers + drink specials to boot. Almost everything was delicious. The server was very nice though they seemed a bit understaffed with a full patio and bar area. One of the better places to eat on Maui if you want a classy atmosphere without the high prices found in Lahaina.
(4)Peter D.
Was pleasantly surprised at the reasonable prices after reading that it was a bit pricey. We enjoyed our brunch meals: the fresh corned beef hash, the interesting take on the loco moco, and the eggs benedict. Some of these reviews are dead on. The cake is definitely a must get; I talked our group into a post-brunch dessert and it didn't disappoint. Also as mentioned, our waiter was overly attentive in a humorous way (but not so much that he was annoying... just more humorous at the phrases used).
(4)Butch P.
We have been here a handful of times before. I don't want to date myself, but I remember when this location was called Jamesons. We have had good experiences in the past but this place seems to have lost it's magic. The decor was worn and needs to be updated. The food? pretty good but nothing memorable. Service? Okay. We usually sit at the bar and eat food-my wife and I prefer the relaxed setting. We started with a couple Maui brewing Big Swell IPA's on tap $6 each. I believe they have 6 beers available on draft. I ordered the Bento Box for 23.95. It has spicy chicken, ahi sashimi and a little beef as well. Pretty big portion. My wife ordered the baby spinach salad with a small filet of mahi mahi added on for 21.95. It was also good but not great. The bartender-server spent a lot of her time complaining and whining about her job and their co-workers. i t became annoying after 10 minutes. She was never rude to us but she seemed to be a little negative..I would go back for a beer or to share pupus. Dinner or lunch? probably not..
(3)Thiago I.
The pistachio & wasabi pea crusted ahi steak was amazing. It was probably one of my favorite things I ate while in Maui. Next time I'm in the area, I will definitely return and order this again!
(4)Courtney S.
I didn't get to enjoy as wonderful a meal as I normally would have, as the night we ate at this restaurant I had just been discharged from the hospital following an emergency appendectomy... BUT, I did have the coconut and lobster bisque which was delicious. it had HUGE chunks of lobster in it, with a seasoning of watercress and caviar. Despite the fact that I had no appetite, it was delicious. My mother had the wasabi crusted ahi which she really raved about. She particularly LOVED the bed of mushrooms that the ahi sat on top of. My father had the salmon which he said was one of the best pieces of salmon he ever had. YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST TRY THE PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE for dessert. We are not dessert people, let alone upside down cake, but all the other yelpers have raved about this, so we had to try it. I even had some despite being told by my surgeon to stay away from pineapple, and boy am I glad I tried it. It was seriously one of the most delicious things ever. Also, Annie, our server let us in on a little secret: there are no good bakeries in Maui--something to do about the quality of the water--it has too many minerals. So, they fly in their sourdough dinner rolls from San Francisco. They were delicious! Oh, and on Wednesdays, all the wine on the menu that doesn't have a pineapple next to it is HALF PRICE! Trust me, you can get a seriously good deal on vino by eating here on Wednesdays.
(4)Kara M.
So glad I had a chance to visit this place. Interior was gorgeous. Staff was super welcoming and friendly. I had the macadamia nut french toast with pineapple syrup and it was divine. We also shared a Mai Tai which was delightful. We had pretty much tried every Mai Tai in town, this one took it! We heard they had the best pineapple upside down cake so we took it to go (we had a beach picnic planned later). Sooooo good! I saw another review on here saying that it was $14...it's actually $10. Worth it! Our waiter, Hugo, was awesome!
(5)Tracy B.
On a recent trip to Maui, we decided to try the Pineapple Grill as it was minutes from our resort and the reviews looked pretty decent. Located in a tony resort near the Ritz Carlton and situated amidst the rolling green hills of a golf course, the Pineapple Grill gave me that nostaligic feeling of being at mom and dad's country club. We were seated near a window with a great view of the course and a view of the ocean nearby. So far so good. Now let's get to the point: Service was outstanding, the Mai Tai's were potent and tasty, but the food was severely lacking. We really, really wanted to like the food here and were left really underwhelmed. For starters we tried the Ahi that was "dusted" with wasabi peas and pistachios. They should really grind the peas and nuts much finer as they were rather large bits and I had absolutely no flavor of the wasabi whatsoever. Next we ordered a Cesar salad and the coconut-lobster bisque. The Cesar was really good and worth about 4 stars as we liked the baby romain lettuce and excellent croutons. The bisque however, while tasty, was merely Thai coconut Tom Kha soup and I didn't detect a bit of lobster flavor. The soup was $9, and I guess if I wanted to actually TASTE lobster, I had to pay an additional $6 to upgrade it and get some lobster salad served on a crostini on the side. That's just wrong in my opinion. For our main course the husband ordered the much touted coffee rubbed rib eye with blue cheese mashed potatoes and brocolli rabe with sauteed leeks. What he received was an unflavored steak, cold mashed potatoes and a side of broccoli. No leeks to be found. No hint of coffee flavor or even a marinade or seasoning on the steak. It is as if they blew an 1/8 teaspoon of coffee grinds from three rooms away to "rub" the steak and perhaps a few little microscopic particles landed on the rib eye. For $39 it was a huge let down. I had the local snapper, which was a very generous portion and served in a sauce that was similar in profile to the soup I'd just had. Strong lemon grass notes and coconut milk. Shaved fennel and microgreens topped the fish and overall it was rather tasty, but I was wanting a different flavor profile at this point and couldn't finish it. Our servers were absolutely wonderful however and the saving grace of the meal and they even treated us to the decadent Pineapple upside down cake, which sent my blood sugar levels through the roof, but was very tasty. I really like the setting and atmosphere of Pineapple Grill and think it may be a better place to enjoy cocktails and apps rather than dinner.
(2)Edward S.
The biscuits and gravy are the best I've ever had. I now have a high and solid bar to weigh it against. Eggs cooked perfectly. And their signature pineapple upside cake is a must order for desert with each meal.
(5)Josh B.
Didn't match hype! Maybe breakfast is the wrong meal here. Way overcooked Ahi on the Ahi Benedict - also wayyy salty. Then we had an issue with unannounced green peppers in a scramble - explanation was "menu change" that wasn't reflected. What if it was a food allergy? Seems kinda bs to cook things not as described on meny, and risky. Dry French toast for the daughter. No refills on beverages... Server nice... But food sucked overall.
(2)Yo Y.
I really wanted to like you.... but you really disappointed me. As per Ana C.'s comments below she was right on although we were staying at the Ritz and under 45. We approached the hostess stand and were immediately told there was no seating in the dining room even though they were at 60% to 70% occupancy the entire night. We were dressed in normal SF dinner wear minus our dress shoes. Needless to say the Hostesses were useless and not much more than half trained servers that hand out menus if you are lucky. If they ever get fired they would be great at handing out fliers for discounts on the street. We didn't want to make a big deal of the seating as we were on vacation so we sat ourselves at the bar patio which during the day would be great, but at night it is kind of a dump(Plastic) for what we thought was going to be a nice dinner unless you are having bar food. The reason this got upgraded to 2 stars was our server. She was very nice, well traveled, educated on food and wine and was very accommodating to substitutions as 2 people were pescetarians. She sold us on 3 chefs tasting menu for $50 bucks which is very reasonable and a pistacio encrusted ahi. We were making the most of the warm weather and enjoying the company until the food came. The menu sounded incredible but the execution was horrible. This place would last a week in the Bay Area. We started with a kale salad(average) the butternut soup with oxtail (mediocre) New Zealand Salmon was not fresh and actually disgusting, the beef over crouquette was good and the upside down pineapple cake was delicious. I tried the pistachio ahi and at $40 for the entree I expected excellence. It was good but not spectacular. The best part of the tasting menu was when it was over although I do have to give some love again to that cake. Overall this is a overpriced tourist trap for Midwesterners that rarely get to have creative and good city food. I would come back for a burger during the day after 18 holes of golf or a nightcap on the way back to the hotel after having dinner at any number of better restaurants in the area. I am a bit jaded as I am fortunate enough to eat in the best restaurants(upscale and everyday) in SF and NY frequently but even with that caveat the price for food/service makes this a mediocre restaurant at best. Here is the menu and the rediculous pricing for what sounds like great food.... Chef's Daily Seafood Feature pacific island inspirations featuring island seafood & ingredients from our local farms. your server will present chef's daily feature $35.95 Evonuk Farms Herb Grilled Monchong tutu lani's bacon-fingerling potato salad, evonuk farms asparagus, chinese shoyu-mustard & ho'o pono farms tomato jam $39.95 Captain Crosier's Seafood Bouillabaisse sauteed local hawaiian catch, keahole maine lobster, kaua'i head on prawns, manila clams, kula tomatoes, saffron-sherry broth, grilled macadamia nut pesto crostini, herb aioli $38.95 Pistachio & Wasabi Pea Crusted " Rare " Ahi Steak coconut scented forbidden black rice, roasted local mushrooms, sauteed local greens, wasabi-shoyu sauce $36.95 Macadamia Nut & Lemongrass Crusted Mahi Mahi rock shrimp and moloka'i sweet potato hash, watanabe farms baby bok choy, malaysian curry emulsion $38.95 Kona Kampachi " Nanbanzuke " heirloom tomato consomme, cn farms tatsoi, roasted baby beets, caramelized fennel, surfing goat dairy "ping pong" napa chevre $24.95 Add Grilled Chicken Breast $28.95 Or Grilled Garlic Shrimp $29.95 Fresh Hand Cut Pasta Primavera asparagus, fennel, squash, bell peppers, eggplant, kula onions, shiitake mushrooms, parmesan cheese, creamy macadamia nut pesto sauce
(2)Lulubear L.
This place has very mediocre food, I would have just gave it three stars and called it a day. Service is very lacking, deduct one star. from the time we got our dishes to the time we had to wave down someone to get the check, we were never once checked on, no one even bothered to come by to fill my water. I got food poisoned from eating there!!! Deduct whatever is remaining. After eating there, I was in and out of the bathroom the whole night.... Unbelievable If your willing to pay prices like this for dinner, please do yourself a favor and go to mamas fish house. I would avoid this place.
(1)Steve E.
Restaurant has a really nice view of the tennis courts and golf course. Food was pretty good, tried the lamb shank and the fresh made pesto pasta. Both dishes were very good. Tried the specialty pineapple upside down cake and wasn't very impressed. The cake was overcooked and the pineapple turned into a hard rock. Service went pretty well, however during a busy time, our waiter seemed to forget about the corner tables (the 3 tables in our area) and had to wait longer than expected (around 20 mins) to place our orders. We understand the dinner rush, but it seemed like the restaurant was understaffed at the time.
(3)Amber E.
We come here every time we come to Maui, and it is one of our favorite restaurants - probably our very favorite. Love the beautiful ambiance, great drinks and wine, friendly service, the daily specials, and of course the amazing food. I posted this awhile ago on TripAdvisor, but finally getting around to posting it on Yelp. Last time we were there we came on Friday night to listen to some live music (guitarist Scotty Rotten - really good), try a few appetizers and enjoy a couple drinks (Ocean vodka drinks were just $5-7 all night). We tried the kahlua pork and Maui onion quesadilla (very good) and pork lettuce cups, and they were probably the best lettuce wraps I've ever eaten - tender organic Bibb lettuce cups from Waipoli Farms; a wonderful shredded pork hash w/ ginger, carrots and cabbage, and an amazing tangy peanut dipping sauce. We asked for the recipe of the lettuce cups, and didn't exactly get the recipe, but got the ingredients, so will definitely be experimenting and trying to replicate the fabulous flavors we had here. They also have an assortment of daily specials; here are the current ones: DAILY Happy Hour - 2:30- 5:30 pm MON: dinner for 2 + bottle wine - $120/couple WED: Wine Wednesday - 50% off selected bottles; 25% off by the glass THUR/FRI/SAT - 8 after 8 pm - live music + $8 craft cocktails and martinis, wine and bar pupus. FRI: Ocean Vodka (made on Maui) drinks $5 all night SUN: $29 prime rib dinner
(5)Kristie F.
Went for dinner on a wed night. We had reservation which we were late to by 15 min , however our resort called ahead for us to notify them we were on the way . got our table. Sat for 30 min before we had anyone take our drink orders. Twice the food delivery guy tried to five us someone else's food order before we even had drinks . Had to ask for menu's. Ordered drinks and husbands never came , had to ask again. Ordered food and everything was delicious. Bad experience but good food
(3)Marika S.
Sunday brunch corned beef hash was cooked and seasoned perfectly and their pineapple-strawberry jelly was really exquisite on my toast. Getting a 4 star review because service was mediocre and is expected to be better do to prices paid. Original cup for tea was dirty on the inside and not noticed by server before given. Sometimes it's the small things that count. Food though, spot on.
(4)Rick W.
Nice place to have a meal.Nice view outside but what restaurant in Maui doesn't.We got there early before dinner.Wife had fish and chips they were ok.I had Caesar Salad with a nice big piece of grilled Mahi Mahi.This was a good salad. The grill got three stars because of the upside down pineapple cake.Wife and I really enjoyed this
(3)Dan P.
This is a nice option for the area for a decent meal. The restaurant overlooks a golf course so even if you don't get a table right next to the window you still have some nice views. I would recommend an early dinner so that you can take advantage of the views. Some notable dishes: Appetizer #1 - glazed baby back pork ribs - these were pretty good. Nice flavor, tender meat, cooked and prepared well. Appetizer #2 - Pineapple Grill mixed greens - I ordered this to try their pineapple dressing. It was a little too sweet for my taste but was what I expected. Overall, nice salad. Entree #1 - Fish special of the day (don't remember what it was...sorry) - It was good...cooked well, nice flavor and prepared well so that the balance of the sauces and fish was proper. It also came with around 5 pieces of lobster ravioli. The ravioli wasn't so good...mostly hard and dry. Entree #2 - Seafood bouillabaisse - this was good and the sauce was good. This is a nice dish to share because it's a little boring to eat the whole thing by yourself. Side #1 - Kalua pork and truffle mac & cheese - The truffle mac was good but the pork ruined it in my opinion. I found myself eating the mac and picking out the pork. I like kalua pork but it was a little too dry and took away from the dish. Side #2 - Brussels sprouts - These were overcooked and burnt. I asked the waitress if that's how they are normally prepared and she said yes...the cook does cook them and chars the outside, etc. I will admit that it had a nice crusty flavor to it but it didn't really taste much like brussels sprouts at that point. I would have preferred them to be cooked more normal. Kids meal - mac & cheese - the bowl is pretty big for a kids meal. My son complained that it didn't have as much cheese as he's used to having at other restaurants. He said that it seemed like only the top part had cheese and the bottom was mostly just pasta. It was wine wednesday so I ordered a bottle of white. This was a nice touch. Service was poor / mediocre. Our server barely acknowledged us and had an attitude the entire night. When I asked about the brussels sprouts, I was only asking out of curiosity asking "does the chef normally burn and char them like this?" she was pretty defensive quickly snapping back "oh yeah, he always prepared them that way. it's supposed to be charred" so I just said "ok cool"...I'm ok with it prepared that way but she could have been a little nicer about it. Overall, this isn't a bad place due to the nice views and decent food.
(3)Rc C.
The scallops were undercooked, the filet mignon was burnt on top and bottom, took away the flavor of the steak. Grilled veggies were great. The best part of the meal was our bus girl Sara she was very attentive, super nice. She should have been our server. Thank you Sara your awesome!
(3)Clara L.
the line was too long at gazebo so we ended up here since it was nearby i thought it would be all hoity toity snooty booty country clubby but it wasn't at all our waitress was endearingly sweet the food and drinks were tasty and i liked that the atmosphere was a bit subdued but not stuffy
(4)J. M.
My family and I went there for lunch today--the food was great but service lacked terribly. I ordered a salad with chicken and didn't get chicken. The waiter took the blame and paid for the salad because my family was done eating before they brought my chicken. How long does it take to get a small piece of chicken out to someone? Apparently 25 minutes. The reason why I am giving 2 stars though is because the Asian employee next to me in the bar actually picked his nose! I am so disappointed since my husband and I frequent the Cohn restaurants in San Diego but this place lacks in many ways--lazy servers who don't check to see if your glass is empty, workers who pick their noses, slow service. Too many fret places to eat in Maui to mess with this place. We are trying plantation house next...keeping my fingers crossed it's better
(2)Perla H.
We were seated outside because the dining room was full but honestly it was so nice out it was better than in door seating. Plus, we're in Hawaii!!! Wouldn't you want to be dining al fresco as often as possible?! I set my expectations low as we happened upon this place purely out of convenience. We had just been at the beach taking some family pics and this place was within walking distance. The braised short ribs were amazing. Very flavorful and tender with out being too fatty. The brussel sprouts were sautéed with delicious pieces of thick bacon in a soy glaze. My mom in law had the spring rolls which were perfectly fried. The mac and cheese was flavorful and creamy. We had a beautiful bottle of Sancerre and the cocktails my family had were strong, but balanced. The cucumber lychee Tom Collins was very memorable. The pineapple upside down cake was amazing!! But order early, it took a long time to bake. Service was on point, we never lacked in water or booze. Would definitely recommend this place.
(5)Raelinn D.
I was excited to finally try Pineapple Grill after many good recommendations from friends. I will say that the service was truly fantastic. The food, not so much. We did have a nice ahi sashimi encrusted with pistachios. The ravioli were in a super salty sauce and we couldn't even tell there was cheese in there. Sad because that was the reason I got them. I love surfing goat dairy! Then we had the snapper which was most unfortunately overcooked. The flavor was quite nice as was the quinoa and the refreshing green sauce. But overall, for the price and for the country club atmosphere, it was a disappointment. :( I wanted to love it. All that being said, I still might go for half price wine on Wednesdays. Sitting on the lanai with cheap wine sounds pretty perfect for that location.
(2)Anna S.
Our experience was disappointing here! We called to make reservation, and they had 7.45 pm available, when we showed up restaurant was more than half empty! Our server said they had cancellations?! They could have called us to get us in earlier! Food was mediocre, nothing special! I ordered ahi tuna, fish was good, but sides were terrible kale was too salty and wild rice was too hard. My spinach salad had bacon that was either old or too hard and dressing was too sweet! Decor and ambiance look too dated and not cozy at all! I will not be back
(3)Andy O.
To be honest, I was expecting sort of a typical golf-course/tennis-court snootiness when I walked in with no shoes and a tank top. While some of the other patrons gave me a second look, the staff didn't seem at all surprised, and provided super friendly, super attentive service throughout our lunch. The flavors were slightly above average, but I'm rounding up due to pretty good portion sizes, quiet and casual-yet-not-ghetto atmosphere, and decent cocktails. Our server was super nice and sweet too. Sort of like an All-American-Diner-Waitress-2.0, what with her Midwestern accent and baking-and-knitting-are-my-favorites appearance. If I was white, I would want her to be my mom.
(4)Lee G.
This has got to be the friendliest place on the planet. And though I'm not a golfer, the view of the golf course and beyond is really lovely. We sat in soft comfy seats on the deck. As for the food, one of us loved her half-pound burger. She said it was juicy. We also ordered fish and chips, and I didn't sense anything special about them. The fish was, well, just fish. And the fries were just fries. My daughter raved about her virgin Bloody Mary, which was highly seasoned and garnished with a couple of asparagus spears. 5 for the gracious service (Hugo), 3-ish for the food.
(4)Holly B.
WOW! The Wagyu burger with bacon and your choice of cheese is amazing! It comes with truffle oil fries and a quarter dill pickle slice. The coke is bottomless, which is a nice feature in the Kapalua area. Good service, though the rule about not serving you if you're on your cell telephone is a little odd. Over all a good experience!
(4)Jade V.
Lame bar service day or night... Gave it several opportunities. Not engaging bartenders mediocre food. $$$$ for what it is. Merrimans and Cane and Canoe are much better options. or go to LAHAINA town where bartenders know how to engage bar diners/guests like Honu/ Mala, Lahaina Grill, Kimos, Longhis etc....
(2)Scott W.
Ate breakfast here this morning before a round of golf at the Bay Course. All the food was great again, of course. Eggs benedict, corned beef hash, and carne asada huevos rancheros were all delicious. Had POG mimosas too, very yummy. Had drinks and some food after golf. Mango margarita martini was tasty. We had burgers and fish and chips and they were great, too. The owner from San Diego (owns many restaurants, wow) was in town and she was hustling around the place, filling in where ever help was needed, we talked to here for a big and she was a neat lady. GREAT PLACE!!!
(5)Joey C.
Beautiful view of the sunset. Resto nestled right on the golf course. The food (got the short ribs) wasn't bad either.
(4)Stephanie M.
My husband and I had dinner here as one of our nicer meals during our week stay on Maui. The atmosphere was relaxed but the service was excellent. The views and sunset were beautiful. We ordered the ahi sashimi appetizer with wasabi pea and pistachio crust, which was outstanding. My husband also got the Portuguese bean soup, which he thoroughly enjoyed. For entrees, we got the house pasta with basil pesto and prawns, and the lamb shank with polenta. I would order either one again - they were both really good. We enjoyed sharing the pineapple upside down cake for dessert. Really tasty and fun to share. The macadamia nut ice cream would be awesome even all by itself! I appreciated that this was a really nice meal but that the service was attentive without being uptight. Our server Carol was outstanding. We will definitely be back.
(5)Cristina C.
I had a dead roach in my eggs benedict. Ughhhh.... never been so grossed out, I felt like passing out I was so sick to my stomach. This was on Easter Brunch Sunday. I didn't say anything because I didn't want to cause a scene and be embarrassed. Just letting you folks out there know to be cautious when your food arrives if you eat here. I'm hoping management reads this so that they can make the necessary changes needed to avoid something like this happening again. I was kinda p*ssed that they cooks were careless enough to not see this in my benedict.
(1)Heather S.
What a lovely, lovely place! We came here for breakfast, and were seated in front of rolling green hills (the golf course), and the tennis courts, (where our entertainment, unknowingly played in front of us), and the mountains. Pineapple Grill is in a ritzy part of Maui, but don't let that stop you! It's also so friendly and you can wear shorts there. We did. It's a perfect mixture of classy and comfortable! I had poached eggs with portugese sausage and homemade biscuits with guava jam, which was delicious!!! And, my partner had the corned beef hash with eggs over medium, and potatoes. Both came with fresh fruit. All was delicious and very reasonably-priced! Coffee was perfect: smooth, rich, and delicious!!! I'm always amazed when restaurant coffee is s good as my favorite cafes. And, this is! Service was impeccable and it was so relaxing! This is a great place to come in the morning when it's quiet! The view, the food, and the service will feel very much like a vacation, trust me!
(5)John D.
What has happened to our past favorite Pineapple Grill. Our last two visits were a disappointment one with a cold steak and the most recent where the Short Rib Raviolis seemed to have really lost as one of our favorite pupu's. We hesitated going on our last trip a week ago but decided to try the bar. This did not make an improvement either. It seems the only thing that really hasn't changed is the great bread and the great service so I am guessing that they must have made a change as to the Chef.
(2)Chris J.
Decent food and not overly pricy. Was our first meal here after driving in from the airport and waiting for our condo up the hill to be ready for us. They were still serving breakfast (1pm) so the kids enjoyed banana nut french toast with pineapple syrup. I had the kale salad w/ roasted beets and grilled mahi-mahi which was quite good. My wife had the grilled mahi-mahi daily catch entrée.
(3)Keith E.
Good food. Came for breakfast. Better prices than u will find on the island for same quality. Good portions. Service a little slow.
(3)Kevin D.
Was here about 4 years ago and the food was good. But now it's really fantastic food.
(5)Amanda A.
It was a nice and quiet location. Off the beaten path. Good food and worth the price point. Would go again.
(5)Kiki Lala M.
Great food, gorgeous views... Fantastic service and atmosphere..
(4)Beagle P.
We did not experience the high level of satisfaction as many have indicated. The most current reviews are accurate. It's just another average "19th hole" restaurant wanting to be a fine dining destination. The waiter wasn't attentive and knew nothing of the menu preparations. We left after drinks. Try Merrimans down the street.
(2)Michael Z.
Just awful service. Didn't give us bread. Water, or have us order for 30 minutes. Way too slow.
(1)Dana R.
Everything was absolutely amazing...... But the pineapple upside down cake. '!' There are no words......
(5)Kate F.
Sorry to say....after tonight's debacle it was our favorite place..we won't be back.. it was our thirtieth wedding anniversary! we noted that in our reservation when we made it before Xmas. We were called to confirm our reservation which we did and the hostess mentioned our special occasion...that was the last we heard of it! We were greeted at the door and sat at a table. A female waitress came over gave us menus and no water no bread had to ask another server ...secondly we listened to the table next to us receive the level of service we had become accustomed to..specials explained...asked if they wished bottled our ice water ...not us ....menus left on table had to ask for waitress what specials were she pointed to a paper insert inside menu...really? Sadly it did not improve from there meal was cold and to their credit ( I did not ask) they comped my fish as it was cold and no flavour! they said we should have said something but with the service we had up to that point I didn't feel comfortable....not sure what happened...but it certainly was not the experience we were hoping for ..not even a Happy Anniversary.. We were sadly disappointed we would have gladly paid for a 5 star meal as we have in the past ...so cost was not the issue...obviously the customer experience varied for different clients...and special occasions aren't important..isn't that when you go out to eat? just sayin....don't go here if you are expecting a special experience!
(1)Sam S.
The Mai Tai's were good but I kept wondering why. Now I know. Limited alcohol. Sweet and tasty but no bite. The Male server had a bite to him. Not good. Also the female server was nice but she was working double duty. Bartender and waitress. This caused delays. The food was Ok not bad like I've read on other reviews but boy they could improve. Management needs to take a hard look some improvements could make this restaurant a gem. High quality servers better food and focus on customer service would make this a four + star establishment in no time.
(3)Peiran S.
This is the hand-down the best restaurant in Kapalua area, if not the entire Maui island, beating Merriman's, Sansei and some other places I've been to in Napali. Every time I came to Maui, this place is a must go for at least once. Food is typical 4-5 star 3$ food that you find in Hawaii. Nothing so impressive but not disappointing at all. The best part is they do serve a pretty decent brunch, with a gorgeous golf court/mountain view. They have a nice patio as well so I guess you can imagine that heavenly brunch you would get. Best of the best, there doesn't seems to always have a long line of people piled up waiting there. I guess most people just go to Gazebo for brunch so that they have to stand and wait for an hour or over to have a equally good brunch. I've been to gazebo as well and I believe as long as you are not so craving to have brunch with an ocean view, it's not worth the wait. Pineapple grill rocks as well.
(5)Michael L.
I booked a reservation for 2 on the promise that the steaks were from the maui cattle company. As I'm sitting here writing this review, I'm contemplating of leaving to another place, lol. So far, we ordered the lobster bisque, it could use a bit more flavoring. Update: On a side note, their pineapple upside down cake deserves 5 stars! Add another star to the review...
(2)Bill Z.
This restaurant has been one of my favorites as long as I've been coming to Maui. It's one of the few places I always fit a dinner at into my trip. My most recent trips have me re-thinking this though. The service at this restaurant leaves a LOT to be desired, as it often takes an obscenely long time to get any service whatsoever. On my most recent dinner, it was over 45 minutes from the time I was initially seated to the time where I actually got my meal, and I was dining alone. My waitress was MIA for an extended period of time, and only after the busgirl tried to locate her twice did my waitress finally grace me with her presence. Some of the waitresses here are nice, others not so much. My waitress was in the latter category. A couple of requests I made were totally ignored. No apology was given for the incredibly slow service - on a pretty slow night at the restaurant, I might add - by anyone other than the busgirl. I saw a couple seated right after me wait for an extended period for their waiter to arrive, and when he finally did, they mentioned they just wanted to get drinks, and he promptly gave them a drink menu. Then he disappeared for a good half hour while the couple got increasingly irritated. By the time he finally came back to get their drink order, the couple had grown tired of the lackluster service and left. Going back to my busgirl, Sarah - if anyone from management actually reads these reviews (which is doubtful because there are numerous service-oriented complaints on here and yet it's still pretty awful for a restaurant of this supposed caliber), you should get Sarah on your wait staff ASAP. She is friendly, considerate, on her game, and I saw her do a considerably better job of waiting on myself and other diners than all the wait staff combined. As for the food, it's pretty good. I would have given it a 5/5 a year ago, but the last couple of times I've come, it's gone downhill a little so at best I'd give it a 4/5. The pineapple upside cake everyone raves about is exceptional, even if you don't like pineapple or coconut. It's arguably the best original dessert on the island and worth a visit for that alone, as long as you don't mind the wait.
(3)Ron L.
!!! Celiac Friendly !!! Rebecca took very good care of us. I ordered the tasting menu which had big scale pomfret (called Mong Chong in Hawaii) with mashed yams as the main course. You are not going to believe what the yams looked like until you see the photo that I am uploading. We ordered their tropical cooler drink, described as fresh fruit juices, rums, and a dash of red wine. It was more like Sangria, but tasted like sour milk. After they remixed it for me, I gave up on it and without being prompted, it was removed from our bill. Talk about customer service! The Ritz-Carlton could learn a thing or two from the Pineapple Grill.
(5)P D.
Location: inside of a country club, slightly dated building and decor Food: we ordered the veggie goat cheese scramble, French toast, and ahi eggs Benedict. The ahi eggs Benedict was ok, the other two dishes were less than mediocre. The french toast was quite unremarkable. Also, the place was not busy but our food came out cold. Service: mediocre. The table was small and our unused appetizer plates weren't picked up, so it was a little difficult to eat since there wasn't much room on the table.
(1)Lily B.
My friend suggested the Pineapple Grill for dinner since we were looking for a nice place to dine at. We were staying at the Kapalua Villas and this restaurant is literally 3 minutes away so we gave it a try. Situated on the golf course and like most places in Maui, just gorgeous views! yelp.com/user_local_phot… Courtyard leading to the restaurant yelp.com/user_local_phot… We had reservations at 6PM and we were greeted and seated quickly. The decor is kinda... older. It reminds of a steakhouse/outdated gentlemans club. I dunno how to explain it. I felt the restaurant needed a makeover! Complimentary bread to start. I can't remember what the green sauce was called but to me, it wasn't very tasty. yelp.com/user_local_phot… My friends started with the kobe beef ravioli. They enjoyed it. yelp.com/user_local_phot… The BF and I started with seared scallops. It was *amazing*. Best scallops I've ever had!!! yelp.com/user_local_phot… My BF had the pistachio and pea crusted rare wasabi steak/$36.95. He enjoyed the dish... although he didn't care for the coconut scented "forbidden" rice it was served with. yelp.com/user_local_phot… My friend got the lemon porcini dusted Hawaiian monchong/$34.95. She enjoyed it. I tried a bite of this, and the fish was cooked perfectly. I was regretting my choice of entree and wished I had ordered hers. yelp.com/user_local_phot… My friend ordered the prime rib special. He liked it. Nothing spectacular but the portion was nice and it tasted good. I tried a bite of it and it was a pretty good prime rib! $29.95 yelp.com/user_local_phot… The BF and I shared the kalua pig truffle mac and cheese. It wasn't... great. I picked at it and my BF didn't eat it. Pic is kinda blurry. yelp.com/user_local_phot… For my entree, I chose the macadamia nut crusted mahi mahi/$34.95. The fish itself was cooked nicely, but the sauce that it was served with.. it was a yellow curry. The curry had a... weird taste... and an even weirder aftertaste. Even my BF tried it and he didn't like it (and he usually eats anything). I just couldn't eat it, I had to send it back. I didn't end up ordering anything else... from this restaurant (see my review of Merriman's)... yelp.com/user_local_phot… Nothing caught our eye for dessert... but my friends tried the infamous pineapple upside down cake with vanilla ice cream. I tried a bite; the cake was dry and overcooked. It didn't seem very special to me... and my friends agreed. From the Yelp reviews and all the awards we were expecting something spectacular but it was more of a disappointment. yelp.com/user_local_phot… All in all, a decent dining experience for everyone else. I'm just VERY picky (woe is me) and I just didn't enjoy my entree. The scallops we shared as an appetizer were *amazing*, and that was the saving grace for me. Since everyone else enjoyed dinner and we had decent service and the view was beautiful, I'll give em a 4 star rating. Recommended... everyone has a different opinion so you should give this place a try (and get the scallops!)
(4)Carrie B.
This time I only made it here twice on our vacation. Both times were great but definitely had a great time chatting with our bartender Rob on our last night. Had a great dirty martini and my friend Beth's old fashioned was spot on. Oh yeah and Rob cracked us up. What a funny night.
(5)Al Z.
View is great, that's why we come here every year. But food is not as good, I was hoping they will improve that by now.. Service is kind of slow....
(1)Jillian D.
Stunning facility, professional staff, delicious fancy food on a big white plate that we enjoy once in a while. I only have good things to say about the Pineapple Grill, but most of the time, we prefer hanging with the locals at the the funky places. Other than the delicious Ahi, my favorite thing was the fish hanging from the ceiling above the bar.
(4)Judy S.
Ate dinner last night at the Pineapple Grill as it was recommended by our resort, the Napili Kai. My husband's meal of fish was good but nothing special. My chicken was not freshly cooked. It was basically tasteless and dry. The skin was dry to the touch and pulled off in one stiff piece, like chicken that was cooked earlier, refrigerated and then warmed up. The sauce was like diluted soy sauce, tasteless. Ridiculous for a 4 star restaurant plus it cost $29.95. The portion was very small which is ok if it is properly prepared. Very small bed of vegetables were good but skimpy in portion size. I will NEVER eat there again or any other Cohen Restaurant Group. Picked up their advisement so that I can avoid this group the rest of my stay. A complete ripoff.
(1)Jonathan I.
My wife and I came here after seeing some positive Yelp reviews. It's attached to a golf course and the views are spectacular. The true shining point for us was the friendly conversation with Hugo, our server. My wife ordered the beef rice bowl without veggies and I ordered the tacos. The food was decent but nothing worth raving about. The guy who brought us our food made a comment to my wife because she ordered her meal without the veggies...something like "really?!" We were a little offended and shocked later on the find out it was from the owner himself. Hugo did however bring out some extra beef for my wife because he felt her plate looked underwhelming without the accompanying veggies. All in all the experience was decent. Probably won't be coming back but not upset we gave it a try.
(4)Dave R.
Great views ---- of a golf course. Don't expect any glimpses of the coast or sunset. Drink selection is decent, which is good because there isn't any food for vegans. Servers are very attentive.
(3)Fred B.
This restaurant could be any golf course restaurant anywhere in the US. Dull interior, uninspired menu, bored waitstaff, incredibly slow and forgetful service, and outrageous prices for what is offered. I'm perfectly happy paying $40 for an entree, but not when it takes an hour to table and is something I could make at home. I suppose you're paying for the location, but even the view is marginal...
(2)Philip R.
Best breakfast we had! We ate everywhere! View is not ocean front but the food is great!!! Better then Gazebo and no wait! Trust me ...I am a food expert. The veggie scramble is great.
(5)Maureen R.
Had the grilled chicken sandwich. Chicken was overcooked and had no flavor whatsoever. Onion rings were only acceptable. Caesar salad was horrible!
(1)Misty W.
We were very excited to go back to this restaurant after having a great experience our first time in Maui a couple years back. Boy has the quality gone WAY down! The service was beyond lacking. All though the staff was very nice, everything took FOREVER. We weren't handed menus right away by the hostess... The M.I.A. waitress was to give those to us which took 15 mins. Another 15 minutes to order drinks. Another 15 minutes to receive drinks. Another 15 mins to order. Another 15 minutes to get bread...... You can see the pattern here and we were seated at 8:00 pm with a restaurant that had plenty of empty tables. We get our meal which had good flavor, but was completely lacking in the portion dept. My fish was small and over cooked. However, the Brussels sprouts were very good. Then the waitress tells us "You HAVE to try our pineapple upside down cake...it's what we are famous for. But it does take some time to prepare." So of course we order their famous dessert! We were so excited to dive in to it considering we were still hungry from lack of food from our meal. To our disappointment, That was the GROSSEST THING I think we ate the entire trip. How can you screw up an upside down cake?...not sure but this restaurant managed it quite well. While the presentation was pretty, the cake was so beyond stale and was hard as a rock.... Like they had it out on the counter for a couple days not covered. We had difficulty cutting it with a knife. There was no pineapple on it at all which was strange considering what kind of cake it was. The only good thing about it was the macadamia nut ice cream on the top. The waitress did casually mention the menu has changed since they have a new executive chef.... Might want to consider getting the old one back. So after spending $150 on a meal that took 2 hours, my husband and I left disappointed, feeling ripped off and still hungry.
(2)Allure D.
The food and ambiance were great. Great place to sit relax and enjoy the beautiful view.
(5)S G.
The food was good but not great and we were disappointed that the view was a tennis court. Who goes to Hawaii to look at a tennis court? There are better choices ( Dukes and Lahainai Grill)
(2)E F.
My matron of honor and I had a nice Friday lunch here on the day before my Kapalua wedding. I made a reservation on Open Table, but at the time we went there were lots of tables available (1 p.m.). I ordered two appetizers for lunch: sashimi and potstickers. Both were delicious! The service was quick and attentive, and if you can get a table near the windows the view is absolutely gorgeous. I will be back!
(4)Daniel H.
Pineapple upside down cake is a thing of beauty. Pork spring roles and ahi tuna is a great starter. Entrees were a bit "meh." The 19th hole martini is pretty good if you like a big dose of vodka with your lunch. If not then you should definitely get the coconut grove martini. Less alcohol, but taste like candy.
(4)Kirsten M.
One of my favorite restaurants on the island. I've had everything from the scallops to the steak. You can never go wrong with whatever you order. Upside down pineapple cake is a must!
(5)Kuishimbo F.
Well... I'll start with the better half of our evening. We arrived on time for a reservation we made today for tonight. The yelp reviews were mixed but my husband found another site with great reviews so we decided to drive north to have a nice romantic evening. Yes, the views were beautiful from our table overlooking the golf course and looking out at the ocean. Waitress was nice. I had the sangria to start and it was good. My husband had a beet/kale salad which was a good portion and tasty. The enoki mushrooms seemed a bit out of place as they were just placed on top. I had the lobster bisque which was served lukewarm. How disappointing! I chose the Asian braised short ribs which I had read were great but I'd have to say the glaze was a just a bit too sweet. I expected the pineapple chutney to be more refreshing and tart to offset the super sweet glaze but it was just too sweet upon sweet. The hubby had a duo of lamb chops which were cooked perfectly and probably the best dish of the meal. Our experience really went sour when a large party had come in and had several tables reserved for them in the middle of the restaurant. They took over the floor like it was their own private living room. The noise level became so unbearably loud that we couldn't even hear each other talk. I think it would be wiser for the establishment to create a private room or separate area for these types of parties as it just ruins the evening for the rest of the patrons. We tried to provide some constructive feedback nicely but all we got was a sheepish shrug of the shoulders. To runs a successful business, you need to have some control over the dining room and be aware of ALL the people who are present. It's not the party's fault but when you can't hear yourself think, it's way outta control. Our waitress also completely forgot about us as she had to take the orders of one of the tables of this large party. There are so many wonderful restaurants in Maui that I would think attention to your customers should be paramount to keep up with the competition but clearly this wasn't a priority. It's too bad.
(2)Tina D.
I'm not sure what my husband and I I were thinking when we came once for dinner and then returned the next day for breakfast. We must have been half asleep. Both times we managed to get horrible waitresses. The one who served us dinner was friendly enough but absolutely clueless and the second one never smiled once and was terribly irritated that we had to change tables to get out of the direct sun. I really wanted to tell her if she didn't like her job to go home! The corn beef hash that my husband I both decided on was a weird mixture of potatoes on the bottom covered by a thick slab of really slaty corned beef and then our eggs. It was unlike any corn beef hash dished I had ever eaten. Truthfully, I can't even remember what we had for our main course for dinner, but the bread pudding we had for dessert was dry and crusty. Views are pretty, but the food and service are really below par.
(1)Rita M.
I've been a fan of the Cohn Restaurants for many, many years. I remember Kemo Sabe, Tupelos, Dakotas, etc. and am pleased to see the Prado, Blue Point Coastal Grill, and many others are still operating and thriving. I'm now a Maui resident and couldn't wait to try the Pineapple Grill, expecting the same exceptional quality and delicious food. But, I'm sorry to say I was sadly disappointed and hope management will get someone out here for some serious quality control. I didn't expect to find a Costco quality hamburger bun for my Chicken sandwich I ordered for lunch, and $13 for house wine on a Sun.afternoon following golf?! Shame on you for thinking those of us who live in Hawaii or are visiting are so stupid.
(1)Tammy P.
All the hype and it was a huge let down. Food was mediocre and the service was terrible. The waiter didn't even get us water when we asked. We ordered the catch of the day and that was bland. The bouillabaisse on the other hand was too salty. The pineapple upside down cake is nothing special. I wouldn't come back here if they pay me. Blah!
(2)Paula B.
Beautiful, peaceful location on golf course. Everything perfect until the meal arrived. Unfortunately, average food. Had pork chop and it was quite dry. Asparagus was good, sweet potato side dry and tasteless. Waiter offered no accommodation except "oh, it was over cooked...do you want any dessert? There are too many good places to waste your time here, unless you want to come and enjoy a drink and the view.
(3)T S.
We go here every year for lunch. The grilled Chicken sandwich with pesto aioli sauce is the best grilled chicken sandwich I have had and for $14 you can't beat the quality of food for the price. For dessert you must have their pineapple upside down cake!
(5)Dennis S.
In my opinion, this place was perfect. A wonderful combination of ambience, service and quality food. It just does not get much better. We were a party of 4 and each of us had different entres. Each was wonderful. Our server was pleasant and efficient. She was backed up by an excellent crew who helped her deliver our order to the table. Chris, the manager, stopped by our table to make sure everything was perfect. He has a well tuned crew who make it a delight to dine here. Check it out, I think you will love.
(5)Maria F.
My fiance's cousin had his wedding reception here. They reserved the back patio and it was just perfect! The filet mignon was melt in your mouth delicious! Came here the next day for a burger and that was very delicious as well.
(5)Angela R.
The first time we went to the Pineapple Grill, we had breakfast. u woukdnt the breakfast was much different than anywhere else. That being said, it was still delicious and decently prices. My hubby and I made our second trip there on a Sunday when they were having their prime rib special for 29$. It was the best prime rib I have had yet! We had the coconut lobster bisque to start and my taste buds were in love. We finished the meal off with their famous pineapple upside-down cake and it did not dissappoint. Although it was a bit pricey, it was definitely worth the money! The staff was nice and attentive and the atmosphere was laid back and casual, as well as family friendly.
(4)Cath M.
The familia and I came here to celebrate Easter (dinner). We made reservations (just in case it was packed) but fortunately we missed the crowd. Our server said that the crowd came during lunch. We ended up seating outside the patio (so the nephew could run around)... and we were the only ones there (b/c it was also kinda chilly during that night.) I don't quite remember what I had during this dinner (I know shocking!) but they were all so delicious. I liked everything that I had... most importantly the famous pineapple upside down cake! That itself was delish! Location: it was hard to find. Definitely go for lunch! I liked their food... still a fan of Mama's hands down!
(4)Stacey R.
the location is nice....we were seated promptly for dinner. The food was mediocre for the price. Much better food and prices at the Sea House down the hill. and for a better view pay the price and go to Merriman's. The service was average at best. we will not be going back soon.
(2)L E.
Go see new Chef Robert Barrera for dinner. Delicious meal. Great atmosphere. Comfortable chairs. Breakfast is super yummy too!
(5)Bill M.
In fairness, I didn't eat at Pineapple Grill. We tried to go there and their parking lot is a complete mess. It serves the golf course, the tennis courts and a couple other places. We drove around forever looking for a spot. It was very hot and we were dehydrated. We hiked all the way up to Pineapple Grill from the last remaining spot (we just had to park in a make-shift spot) only to be told they were closed for a private party. They have GOT to redesign that parking lot!
(2)James T.
We make a special point to eat at the Pineapple Grill every year when we visit Maui. The service is awesome and the food and wine is great. We always have a great meal.
(5)Darlene R.
Nice place.. Food was great and the staff were very helpful and polite. Try the Pork Chops. They are Awesome!!!
(4)Christy M.
What a huge disappointment. A friend of mine who loves quality food recommended the PG so we decided to give it a try last night. After sitting for about ten minutes our server's assistant finally brought our water. It appeared our server was preoccupied with other tables even though the place wasn't busy at all. The salads and portuguese soup tasted fine but not exceptional. The bread was brought to the table as I was finishing my soup. our dinners were okay also, but not for the price we paid. I had the hawaiin snapper and my wife had the ahi tuna steak. My snapper was rather small. My in-laws had the chicken dish and the pasta. The chicken was supposed to come with asparagus but if there was any, we couldn't tell. They both said the food was just okay. Our server forgot to put in the brussel sprouts order with our meal so they came late. Neither the server nor his assistant ever came back to refill the water glasses. We didn't want to stick around for dessert and coffee because we were a little taken aback with our service and weren't willing to pay the hefty prices for dessert and $6.00 for a cup of coffee. Our overall experience was disappointing. We know we will not be back to the PG again. Good luck to you if you decide to go.
(2)Dane I.
Let's say you are on vacation on Maui and you have 7 nights of dinners to plan. Do not use one of your precious nights on this restaurant. Middling at best. Like a stereo-typical "Hawaiian" spot. If a restaurant could be a cliche, this is it. NOT special, skip it.
(2)John B.
Very very very good. We always love coming to this restaurant, the food is always spot on. The atmosphere is wonderful, the view overlooking the golf course and Tennis Ranch is amazing. It is recommended that you get a reservation, for this place is always busy. The bar area is very nice and large with multiple flatscreens for watching the game. This is a fun place for family's. We go several times a month, always great...
(5)Tara C.
With a large, fun menu, lovely golf course views, and excellent customer service, Pineapple Grill hit the mark every time with me. During our two week stay, we ate here about 4 times and everything was great. Our first night in Maui, we simply walked over here for a pleasant dinner on the patio. Everyone had drinks and made meals of the apps and bar foods menu. I tried the "19th Hole Martini"- the classic martini, shaken not stirred, with grey goose vodka finished with a savory blue cheese stuffed olive. I love a good martini, especially if it is "lightly dirty". For dinner, I tried the Steamed Manila Clams, served with macadamia nut pesto crostini, and a Shanghai black bean and truffle broth. That broth was so unusual but absolutely delicious. Over the course of the other meals here, I was never let down by the food quality, the stiff drinks, or the friendly, chatty servers. Try the delicious Triple Bogey Bloody Mary- Smirnoff vodka and their own triple secret bloody mary mix, topped with a marinated asparagus spear and a spanish olive. The Maui Sunshine is sweet and refreshing: a mixture of sparkling wine, cointreau, orange and pomegranate juices. One night, I had the daily seafood special, which I believe was grilled Mahi on a crostini, topped with a tomato jam, and served with clams, bok choy, and a miso cream sauce. Excellent. Last of all, I tried the Captain Crosier's Seafood Bouillabaisse: sauteed local hawaiian catch, keahole maine lobster, kaua'i head on prawns, manila clams, kula tomatoes, saffron-sherry broth, grilled macadamia nut pesto crostini, and herb aioli. Very tasty, although I think the other seafood dishes I had here were a tiny bit better. Travis and I also tried out breakfast here. I had the Paniolo Breakfast: two Kapalua free range organic eggs, home fried potatoes, Portuguese sausage, and homemade biscuits with PG's pineapple, strawberry, guava jam. Mostly, I WANTED that jam- I LOVE GUAVA! The whole breakfast was delicious and filling though. At this point, we were quickly recognized by our server Hugo, who was the nicest guy. He even gave me a little extra jam in a container when I packed up my leftovers. Hugo is awesome, and the ultimate island guy- he moved from Catalina Island out to Maui several years ago. Pineapple Grill is such a great establishment, which really embodies the "Aloha spirit". I highly recommend trying the place out for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner, and keep in mind that they have an awesome happy hour!
(5)Julie M.
Delicious food. A little pricey. Must try the pineapple upside down cake...amazing! I would go back just for dessert!
(4)Angelique L.
Valentines Night! I love this place. We did not have reservations (we celebrated valentines the night before,my huband put himself in the dog house, our redo :) It was perfect we sat at the bar and drank martini's and ordered our food. i hade the steak and my husband had the fish. Delicious! every time i go there i am never disapointed. will be back soon.
(5)John F.
Went this evening and had a wonderful eating experience. The service was terrific and the food was the best we had this trip to Maui. Highly recommend this gem in Maui. John F
(5)Salvador D.
Their food is amazing. It's a shirt walk from my villa and worth the price. Not too bad, compared to Hawaii standards.
(4)Krispy K.
This review is dedicated to Dane from Yorba Linda who advised everyone to skip this restaurant. This guy is probably an egomaniac and they didn't suck up well enough or he has an interest in nearby Merriman's who's reviews are not stellar. We LOVED Pinaeapple Grill. Great atmosphere and the views are not bad. If you sit overlooking the tennis courts you can see the water and enjoy the sunset. And the service is spot on. Our server was Stacey who was assisted by a a variety of support staff who saw to our every need. About the food; Mai Tai a bit strong but to each his own. Spinach Salad probably the best I've ever had. The vintage NY Strip Steak Au Poivre is not the traditional recipe with a creamy peppercorn sauce. It was more like a glaze and light on the peppercorns. Nevertheless excellent. The other thing we noticed about this place; people dress up for dinner here. You don't see the slobs from California who think it's cool to show up looking like, well, a slob. Perhaps their location in relation to the Ritz-Carlton has something to do with that. We can't wait to go back, especially since it's close to our condo.
(5)Maria B.
Dined here twice this past week. While a bit pricey, food is excellent. Blue Crab Monchong (sic) is absolutely delicious! I suggest reservations, which you can simply do online. Not a good place for kids. I would return with my husband.
(4)Kat A.
Right now they have a 5 course sampler for $50 and half off a bottle of wine if you choose to order the sampler. Def worth it. We started off with butternut squash soup and a kale salad. I loved both. Then we got a small piece of salmon which was covered in a sweet glaze and sat in a soy sauce based sauce. The short ribs were amazingly tender and perfectly flavored. We got a side of the PG13 mac n cheese which was more of a watery noodle dish...don't recommend it. We were too full to eat our pineapple upside down cake so we took that to go. I ordered a bottle of 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon which was slightly fruity like I prefer wines. Highly recommend this place!
(5)Nikki C.
Nikki C. Our meal tonight was sooo disappointing. I had the bean soup which had canned red kidney beans a small amount of linguesa and lots of canned tomatoes. A tasteless concoction. Next came my braised short rib on a potatoe croquet with book choy. The rib was so salty I had to send it back. It was truly in edible. I ordered the hand cut pasta caprese which again was not very tasty. Sorry to say that we did not stay for dessert. I thought it was better to cut my losses at this point. Entrees are way over priced for the lack of quality at this restaurant. Thank you Pineapple Grill for your follow up response to my review. Even though I had a bad experience, it shows me that your customers do count and that you will take care of them. That is a strong business ethic that I value. My husband Patrick and I will definitely give your restaurant another chance when we come back to the islands. Nikki and Patrick C.
(1)Peter R.
Breakfast only Review Swung by this as we explored the area for a late breakfast. Had the brisket hash that is not listed online for whatever reason - was outstanding. Check out the online menu - lots of great stuff. Great views overlooking the country side and tennis courts. Hopefully i offset my calories by watching the games. Service was fine - fast and professional.
(4)Jamie S.
Pineapple upside-down cake!! Start with that as your first course.. ;). With wine of course. Rebecca was such a thoughtful and helpful server and suggested nice wines to accompany our dinner. Make sure to ask for Rebecca. Thanks Chris, you are awesome. We will be back or more.
(5)Wall F.
This place is all hat and very few cattle. The food is imaginative and passable, they fall short on the basics. Most pointed example is overcooked, overpriced and tasteless shrimp. The service is deplorable. Our wait staff would be relieved of employment at Waffle House. Beer choices are sophomoric. Wine was delivered at the conclusion of entrees. One dish was completely forgotten leaving a member of our party left out. This was the worst meal on Maui, including the free breakfast buffet. Spend your time and money elsewhere.
(1)Idaho Spud s.
Nice atmosphere marred by high priced, poor food. Staff was attentive and polished in their musings, but, honestly, a $40 Mahi Mahi entrée should never be overlooked as mine was. My bride had seared Ahi which was perfectly done. The cheese plate appetizer was a pleasant surprise, if not expensive. The beet and kale salad was all kale: there were seven bite sized bits of beet in a plié of kale. This dish was the one I expressed my disappointment about, but the was no remedy forthcoming. The Signature dessert of pineapple upside down cake was a 3000 calorie sweet bomb that we could not finish. It is a kid friendly place, if you can stomach your child pushing $40 worth of Fusion around their plate. All in all, a C-.
(2)Kelly V.
Pineapple upside down cake was damn good, just wish there was a little more pineapple on top :/ the hubby brought to my attention that you shouldn't overpower the cake, I don't mind a lot of pineapple ;) pg-13 Mac and cheese was pretty on point, baby back ribs were good too, I loved their pineapple chutney :) a tad pricey but it's Maui so just keep that in mind and you'll enjoy!
(4)Kiera R.
Pineapple gill is a great restaurant and I've been a patron many times but I was disappointed this time around. I ordered Huevos Rancheros Huevos Rancheros "En Fuego" while 2 others in my party ordered the Huevos "Carne Asada" Rancheros. I don't eat meat and didn't mind having to pick out a bit of chorizo. When the meals arrived I cut mine open in half and noticed a large amount of steak inside, realizing they had brought me the wrong order. I waited patiently for the waitress to come over to explain but finally had to get up and walk over to waitress stand to get her attention. I told her the situation and she asked if I wanted a new one, since most people were already finished with half their meals I told her I would just pick out steak instead. I was astonished when the bill came and I was still charged the higher price for an order that was incorrect.
(2)Terri S.
My husband and I have been going to PG since Chris Kaiwi became managing partner....about 7 years now. Our experience has always been some what exceptional until tonight. In the past, we've had dinner either in the bar or dining room. In the dining room, Rebecca has always given us great service. She is an outstanding server! Tonight, we decided to sit at a table in the bar area....mistake! Even though Chris Kaiwi was dining at the bar, apparently his staff was so concerned to tending to his needs instead of us, the diners. Our server, who was also tending bar, was too overwhelmed to tend to us. We both ordered the prime rib and that too, was mediocre. Very fatty, gristly. Thankfully, in the end, our server/bartender saw our misgivings and adjusted our bill. To Mr. Kaiwi, get your head out of the clouds and remember who put you where you are today! We hope to one day patronize your restaurant again, but for now, we'll keep our options open to other restaurants in the Lahaina vicinity. Terri S.
(2)Jessica R.
Never thought there was such a thing as too much truffle. I was wrong. One of my most favorite, delicious comfort foods was poisoned by a truffle oil happy chef I imagine. I took two bites and ..just couldn't anymore. Short rib ravioli was pretty good. Ahi was not. Rib eye was oily and weird. Wine list was so-so. Came into the meal wanting - nay, insisting on - their famous pineapple upside down cake, after dinner though I couldn't have been more turned off.
(2)Haley B.
I am so sad because this restaurant delivered the best meal I have ever had in my entire life, I still talk about it to this day, but it has gone down hill since then because of a change of chefs, my family and I no longer go back because it is not worth the money. The amazing meal I had though was a macadamia crusted ono on a bed of pureed purple potatoes with a mango slaw and amazing sauce, it was pure heavennnn.
(3)Catherine T.
Stayed at the Ritz and used yelp to find this place. Based on the reviews, I thought I'd give it a shot. The food did not disappoint. They get 4 stars because I am a hard 5 star to get. I would go back and would recommend this to a friend. Service was good too. We were there on a Wednesday night and select bottles on the wine list were half price! This was a nice surprise and a major plus. The selection was very good. I love getting a $60 bottle of wine for $30.
(4)S. T. V.
This place has a nice view of the golf course if you're able to sit outside on the patio or by the windows, the ambiance is quite nice. The food was good - but some dishes were a bit too greasy (like the brussels sprouts). Service was on point and efficient. We were there for dinner and it was packed! The menu was pretty big so you can have your choice of food, took me awhile to decide what to eat that evening. :)
(4)mayura g.
We went there just for desserts. The upside down cake was a tad too sweet for my palate
(3)Kelly S.
I had a great meal at the Pineapple Grill during my girls' trip to Maui. I am vegan (often just vegetarian while traveling). I expected to just have one entree option during dinner (the egg noodle pasta). However, our server, Jessica, informed me that the chef could modify any of the fish entrees and include a tofu steak instead. I took her up on that offer and requested tofu prepared in place of the wasabi-pistachio ahi. It was delicious! I are every bite of the tofu, rice and greens. We also took advantage of "Wine Wednesday" and ordered a half price bottle of Veuve yellow label. We finished things off by splitting a piece of the pineapple upside down cake. I highly recommend the Pineapple Grill, especially for vegans and vegetarians looking for a healthy, creative dinner option.
(5)Terry L.
It is disappointing when you have great expectations for a restaurant but at the end all you end up with is regret. The front of the house was very rude and not welcoming. The bus boy/plate clearer was hands down the worst service I have ever experienced. Finally at the end, the waitress said she called the shuttle back to the Ritz but after waiting outside for 1/2 an hour, it was never called. So after a $600 bill, we were very, very underwhelmed. Avoid this restaurant. We'll be telling our visiting friends as well.
(1)John R.
I had the Pistachio & Wasabi Pea Crusted "Rare" Ahi Steak - coconut scented forbidden black rice, roasted local mushrooms, sautéed local greens, wasabi-shoyu sauce - it was very good and the Waipoli Farms Baby Romaine Caesar Salad to start was good as well. As good as food was, however, nothing jumped out as being extremely special. The fourth star might be waiting for the pineapple upside down cake but unfortunately all of us were too full from the meal to venture any further!
(3)Rob J.
Excellent food and service. We were originally hoping to go to nearby Merriman's but found that it was only open for dinner. It turns out that Pineapple Grill was a great alternative. The service was exceptional and the food was awesome. It was difficult to narrow down our selections since the menu had many tempting items. Here's the highlights: Panko Fish and Chips made with Ono. The fish was firm and flakey, with a great crunch from the Panko. Shortribs were so tender they could be cut with a spoon. Very rich and flavorful. Spinach salad was super fresh with an amazing soft cheese. I'd highly recommend any of them.
(4)Audrie O.
We have been to Maui several times and have always wanted to go to the Pineapple Grill. Finally made it tonight. We started with cocktails at sunset on the patio. To one side views of the ocean the other the rolling hills of the golf course. My husband had the lobster bisque which he said was quite tasty. I had the handmade "Caprese" pasta..creamy and good. The real star was our side dish..Upcountry Brussels Sprouts. Over the top. Perfectly grilled. Wishing I had more now. Our dinner was finished off with The Pineapple Upside Down Cake. I can only say make sure you save room. The cake was light and moist. Fresh pineapple with ice cream and a caramel coconut sauce.
(4)Joseph K.
Great drinks and surprising great food! Steak, seafood and breakfast all rocked!
(4)Jaime C.
The atmosphere and views are what makes this place another must stop,if you are in Maui. The food was outstanding as well, wine selection is extensive and the service is casual but prompt. Try the cheese plate, the macadamia nut brittle is to die for. the cheese selections offer a great balance of tart and creamy to hold up nicely with a great Pinot
(5)Jay E.
Excellent. The atmosphere is well managed (lighting, sound, fan speed, etc). Upon being escorted to our table, the hostess reminded us of a few steps to watch our feet on. This is a clear indication of attention to service. We were impressed before even sitting down at our table. Excellent food cooked appropriately. Prompt service. We don't drink alcohol and didn't feel the "stink eye" like we do at some other places. Well managed pace as well. We didn't feel rushed. We were under dressed purposefully to ascertain how we would be treated. No complaints. Would definitely visit again.
(4)Carla L.
Sadly this place has gone way downhill! Used to be a great place but now it's not. Always ordered the fish specials which were fresh and creative. Went in a week or so ago and was told they r no longer doing any specials! How can you not have a fresh fish special on Maui where fresh fish abounds! Ordered the opakaka from the menu and it was over cooked- horrid to do on this island. Only thing to go eat there now is the pineapple upside down cake sadly. What a shame!
(2)SouthernFoodie M.
As an update to this, I did receive a email message from the general management of Cohn, followed by a personal call from the manager of the Pineapple Grill. Glad they took to heart the review, and hope that the issues will resolve themselves! Cheers to them for reaching out and apologizing.
(1)Mike L.
This place is clearly top notch and in life like in Hawaii some times you have to pony up some major coin to enjoy. Golf near by at Kapalua Bay course was world class. Having a cold beer and dinner at this place made it even a better experience. Cool Maui Brewing Company IPA's at he bar along with great appetizers, bread, and fresh fish made this an experience I will never forget. Bartenders were great; interactive, friendly, funny, etc. Service was great, food was just as good. A gem hidden in the dark hills of Kapalua.
(5)Jay W.
Amazing and inventive food. The best pineapple upside down cake I have ever had. The fish was cooked very well. Great vegetarian options. Kind of stuffy though. Very EXPENSIVE, good for a special night out.
(4)Ryan O.
I came to Maui for business, and was taken here for lunch. I was totally blown away by their PG's Beefeater which was the best french dip I ever had! I had the Beer Battered Onion Rings on the side which was a small portion, but still satisfying none the less. Imagine thin sliced roast beef, caramelized maui onion, cheddar cheese on sourdough! drool... This place is a definite repeat!!!
(5)Sandy L.
Service was good and fast. However, food came out fresh but bland, very bland. it doesn't cost that much to add salt??
(3)John L.
Wow, we had a fabulous meal We started with the spring rolls and the tomato caprese salad and then the lamb chops which were very tender and juicy, my wife had the mahi mahi that was quite delicious and to top,it off we finished with the pineapple upside down cake drowned in Carmel sauce that was fantastic. Couple that with the excellent, friendly, attentive service we received from Stacey and that made our 29th anniversary meal something to remember. We will DEFINITELY be back on our next visit, I am going to have to say this was most likely the best meal we have had on Maui and this is our 10th visit. Loved it loved it loved it
(5)Angela K.
They catered well to my vegan diet while I was visiting my friend in Golf school. Thanks!
(3)Genna R.
Food was good. Unfortunately we sat for an entire hour before we got our meal. The server gave no explanation. I had heard that the pineapple upside down cake was delicious, but we were too full to try it.....
(4)Kristie A.
Excellent service and atmosphere. Delicious bento box at lunchtime! Prices are a little high, but reasonable when compared to other restaurants on the island and the quality of meal. We also returned for dinner and had an extremely good meal - chef's special was amazing! The waitress was very accommodating and friendly too.
(5)Amy S.
One of the best meals I have ever had. To celebrate my families last night in HI, and my last name in Maui, we decided to splurge. It's located on a luscious golf course with beautiful views. I got some sort of sangria, which was just alright. Warm rolls were served with herb aioli. So good, we got another round. Appetizers- spring rolls and a side order of truffle Mac and cheese. The spring rolls were great, the Mac and cheese was dry. Dinner- I got the handmade pasta with chicken. So fresh and delicious but I got super full from eating off everyone else's plates. There was the perfectly cooked ahi to try, on a bed if the best rice I have ever had. I would probably want to create my own meal combining the sides: the coconut rice, the cheese stuffing, the fresh mozzarella, and maybe some bites of the ahi or short rib. I was in heaven!! Dessert- my brothers opted for the famous pineapple upside down cake-- which was so good-- the caramel sauce in that was serious business. I was super full, but could not resist the Tahitian vanilla crime brulee served with strawberries and mint. It was light and creamy. Coffees with free refills finished the meal.
(5)molly d.
Last meal of our vacation and well worth the wait. We've been to many of the Cohn restaurants and this did not disappoint. Hostess greeted us immediately and walked us to a beautiful corner table over looking the golf course. Wonderful server. Blue crab monchango was the best dish of the night. Yummy purple potatoes. Melt in your mouth fish. Service was great. Food was wonderful. Atmosphere is like an old school steak house from the 80s, but charming none the less. Will definitely be back.
(5)Krystal G.
Best truffle fries ever! I mean the entire meal was amazing and the view is breathtaking, but I could not get enough of those damn truffle fries.
(5)Ana C.
Oh, Pineapple Grill, how much we wanted to love you!!! My husband's family has owned property on Maui (no, not timeshares) for several decades and he came here with his grandmother as a child so he wanted to take me here for our special 10-year anniversary. Pass. Don't get me wrong: the food is easily a 4- or 5-stars depending on the dish. Service? A 1-star. Bummer. Husband made a reservation and told them about our special anniversary; little girl taking reservation said she'd make sure everyone knew. Wrong. Not even a hostess in sight when we arrived at 7 on a Wednesday. Had to wait around for one to grace us with her presence. We were crammed into a tiny table with a lovely view of the bathroom and a tennis court. Fail. Hostess, server, no one knew it was our anniversary. Fail again. There were three couples, including us, in our area being served by Kelly. An older couple who was staying at the Ritz who ordered one cocktail each, a salad as an entree, a regular entree and a dessert to share. Out in an hour. A couple who was young, as we are, who ordered a couple of appetizers and one cocktail apiece and left within 40 minutes. And us....who ordered a bottle of wine, an appetizer, two entrees and a dessert. Guess who got the best treatment? Yep, old couple in Tommy Bahama Hawaiian print staying at the Ritz. We were pretty much ignored by the "sweet" Kelly. As was the young couple behind us; at least they weren't stuck staring at the bathroom. We were there almost 2 hours and were treated pretty much like second class citizens once Kelly realized we weren't over 45 and weren't staying at the Ritz. Total fail. The food? This is the only thing that saved me from going postal. The Ahi tartare which was really, really good. Wonderful flavor and the ingredients were so fresh. Complex flavors of chili oil and toasted macadamia nuts were wonderful with the fish. I ordered the steak au poivre which was ok. My husband liked it more than I did. I liked the scalloped potato dish that came with it and the salad, both with hearts of palm. Husband had the crab-crusted monchong. The sweet, purple potato mash with it was great. The fish was good but we wanted a textural element to break it up since it was all pretty soft. We had the lilikoi cheesecake which was good and I would have loved to ask Kelly about it but by that point she just shoved a check on the table and disappeared after a half-assed "take your time" which we all know meant "you're my last table, get out." The Brussels sprouts were honestly the best vegetable side I've ever had at a restaurant. They were amazing! Seriously great! Kelly agreed when we mentioned this but when ordering and looking at the menu, she was utterly uninterested in offering opinions on the menu and when husband asked her advice between two dishes, she simply described them as described on the menu. She even laughed and said how unhelpful that probably was. Yeah, it was, Kelly, thanks. I should also note that there was not a hostess to be found when we left. No "thanks for coming!" No "come again!!!" Glad to know you value my patronage so much, Pineapple Grill! So, in conclusion, Pineapple Grill's food is worth a visit but if you're under 45, be ready to be treated pretty much like crap. Too bad Pineapple Grill doesn't get that there are 30-year-olds who were prepared to drop $250-300 on dinner but after the crappy treatment from the beginning opted to "only" spend $175. I really want to go back for other menu items but I just can't really stand to think about being shoved in a corner again and ignored because of my age. Sorry, Pineapple Grill, but we won't be back. Too bad for you since we not only have property here and are here regularly, but we recommend local businesses we enjoy to those who rent our property. You won't be on the list.
(2)B D.
Nestled in Kapaula Pineapple Grill is a great restaurant for a nice family dinner. We had a delicious bottle of Sauvignon Blanc from Cliff Lede, one of our favorite vineyards. What made it even better was that it was half off for wine Wednesdays! We also had a bottle of Veuve Clicquot, which is always incredible. Our food was delightful. My husbands Thai Coconut Lobster Bisque was to die for. It was so rich, creamy, and had great depth of flavor, a must have! My mother-in-law and I split the Arugula, Watermelon & Surfing Goat Dairy Feta Cheese and it was good, not the best salad ever, but very nice. Now if you want to talk about my best dish of the week (I usually get order envy, but this time everyone else was jealous of me!) it was the Blue Crab Crusted Monchong. The crushed purple sweet potatoes were my idea of heaven on a plate. They added the perfect amount of sweetness to the Monchong and paired perfectly with the plum wine preserved lemon beurre blanc. If you are going to get one dish here, this is it! The best of the best in my opinion. Those were definitely the highlights of the evening. Enjoy!
(4)Lynn B.
After a round of excellent golf on a great course we enjoyed appetizers at the Pineapple Grill. Service by Cain was excellent and friendly. Couldn't ask for more. Thanks Cain!
(5)Lisa B.
Went for dinner during our honeymoon. Food was good. My husband had the bouillabaisse and i had their seafood special. The dessert was amazing. I would go back just for dessert though since it is pricey and I think for that price I'd rather go to mama's fish house.
(4)Tim L.
Genuine win all around. Go hungry.
(4)Frank A.
A dinner I will remember for a while.. From appetizer to dessert to drinks everything was perfect. You can tell the chefs are pros, they don't compromise on anything, and are courageous in the flavors proposed. Spent around 100$ plus tip for: - 1 appetizer (tuna sashimi) - 2 entrees (daily special and tuna steak with pistachios) - 1 dessert (upside down pineapple cake) - 2 glasses of Prosecco - 2 cocktails I really don't understand why people would go in a Zagat high rated restaurant that won best in the island for 5 years in a row and order FISH AND F*** CHIPS and then complain about them on yelp... stay home people, or go to taco bell.
(5)Rob B.
Came here tonight for dinner. We have been once before and loved it. Actually we came here a long time ago when this was Jameson's. It's a great setting and the food is usually in the 5 star marks, tonight was no different. The Manchong with lobster sauce awesome, could have it more with more lobster sauce. The pistachio crusted ahi was nice but needed a element of acid to make the dish pop. While I like the asian pork ribs, he thought it was too fatty. The beef short ribs, nice and a classic. The pineapple upside down cake with Roselani Ice cream and sugared phyllo dough was epic! Tonight the service as a little light, I think our table though great (#1) was a bit hidden.
(4)Echo L.
Blue crab crusted monchong with sweet potato mash~ BEST FISH DISH EVER!!!!! That is all.
(5)Brittany R.
i had a sushi roll.. it was very good.. and it was an appetizer.. it was HUGE tho! great food.... amazing wine! i sat outside tho.. we had just landed. it was late.. its beautiful it was on the golf course and it was sprinkling... just wonderful
(5)Jared G.
The food was amazing. The lobster-coconut bisque was excellent and full of flavor. I had the pork and sweet potatoes for dinner. It was some of the best food that I had. The only problem was that I was too full to have the pineapple upside down cake for desert. I will have to get that next time after hearing some great reviews.
(5)Erin C.
The place is VERY tired and dark on the inside and has a funky old smell. The views of the golf course are nice, but they really need to upgrade the place. The food was ok and VERY expensive. I ordered the lobster bisque and there was no lobster in it. Very disappointing. The best part of the meal was dessert....pineapple upside down cake with ice cream.....yum! Waitress was very knowledgeable and nice. Weird thing happened at the front desk......we check in when we arrived, and then while we were eating, I received a call on my cell phone from the hostess telling me that we had missed our reservation. This was annoying and I had to speak with her after we finished our meal. I probably won't be back until they renovate.
(2)Ryan W.
The views here area beyond 5 star. My first experience was not great, but sill good. Might have just been too hungover for breakfast, or maybe I just ordered the wrong thing that day. I believe in second chances, and they delivered. I would definitely recommend this as a breakfast/brunch spot if you're in the area. Get the Huevos, thank me later for the recommendation. Dinner and their after 8 happy hour are pretty solid as well. You have to try the pineapple upsidedown cake.
(5)Traveler X.
This is our third trip back to Maui. We loved dining at the Pineapple grill on our first trip to Maui 4 years ago. On our third trip back we dined at this restaurant and had another incredible and romantic meal. The food is very good and the atmosphere is romantic. The service is also professional and nice, I would highly recommend this restaurant for a special dinner or a group. I hope to come back here the next time I am in Maui.
(5)Danielle F.
The Pineapple Grill is a pleasant restaurant with a view of a golf course so it does have that golf club kind of feel, without the dress code. That doesn't mean that club attire won't be found there. There were a lot of polo shirts being worn but no one seemed to mind my beach attire and sandy feet. Thursdays are a great day to come because the happy hour menu is half off that already reduced prices and it goes all night. The tuna tartar was yummy as was the skewer assortment with peanut sauce. I drank a few foo foo drinks which were ok and them moved on to some ok wine (drinks are $2 off and wine is 25% off) which were good enough for a pre sunset drink and snack. I really enjoyed my time here and would recommend coming on those special reduced nights because it's a really good deal. Otherwise, it's expensive for what you get. Good times!
(4)Connie C.
Thursday Industry Nights is the best time to go to Pineapple Grill! From 5:30-close, they offer 50% off pupus and drink specials at the bar and lanai. The pork and mushroom spring rolls are super yummy and only $5 during happy hour! The kahlua pork quesadilla, onion rings and mac n cheese are also not to be missed. And since it's called Pineapple Grill, obviously, I had to get a few items with pineapple in them. I loved their pineapple mojito, and their pineapple upside down cake with mac nut ice cream was absolutely divine. Located at Kapalua Resort, you'll get awesome views of the sprawling golf course from both the lanai and main dining room area. You can also see the ocean, but we missed the sunset. We did catch a beautiful rainbow though!
(5)Sarang Y.
3.5 The crab cakes were delicious because it was packed with crab meat, lightly breaded, and the salsa with special sauce lightened up the heaviness. Highly recommended. The lobster bisque was so subtle that I was unsure if I tasted any lobster. My husband who has sharper taste buds said that he tasted lobster and loved the soup. As for me, it tasted like a fancy Tom Kha coconut soup. I just wished there was more lobster flavor or even lobster meat :D The free bread is amazing. Usually I try to decrease my ever so high carb intake and skip free bread but this free bread is a must. Freshly baked out of the oven, it's steaming hot and had a crunchy crust with a soft fluttery middle. Also, you're on vacation so smother on some butter! Alas the entrees. The wasabi crusted ahi was decent when eaten with rice, mushrooms, etc. but it was kind of boring by itself. I couldn't even taste the burning spicy flavor of wasabi. And I don't know why but I was turned off by the big slab of ahi. So, I didn't finish it. The hub got braised beef which was tasty, well seasoned, etc. but it wasn't mind blowing or anything. I liked both dishes but I don't think I'd spend the money to get it again. Pineapple Grill was one of the better restaurants in Maui. Next time I'd come back for the appetizers and the view. Maybe I'll order the chef's special if it's not sold out again. P.S. Google maps GPS has no effing idea where this restaurant is. It's really easy to find so just call the restaurant if you get lost. :)
(3)Irene P.
The family came here twice during our HI vacation. First, for dinner. I wasn't that hungry, so I got the lobster bisque and a salad. Had I known the lobster bisque was going to be a bowl instead of a cup, I would not have ordered the salad. The bisque pretty much filled me up, and I couldn't finish it. It was creamy and rich, as lobster bisque should be. My salad was light and fresh. Nothing spectacular. For dessert, we had the pineapple upside down cake. The ice cream on top was delicious! Well, everything with macadamia nuts is delicious. If you put the cake, pineapple, syrup, and ice cream all on one spoon and devour it, you will have one of the most joyful experiences on your taste buds. The next day we ordered lunch to go. Three burgers and an ahi tuna melt. The tuna melt is half canned and half fresh - that concept does not make any sense to me. The burgers were bland, you need pay extra to add the cheese and other toppings to have a truly tasty burger. Three stars because the prices are rather high for a hit-or-miss flavorful meal.
(3)JJ L.
Breakfast review only. Totally worth a trip. We had a spicy chorizo scramble which was delicious. Not too spicy but very flavorful. It came with nice fresh fruit on the side, and a buttermilk biscuit with some very good jam. We also ordered the famous pineapple upside down cake which did not disappoint. It was $10 and was the cake and some mac nut ice cream on top. It was made fresh and was very flavorful. We kept eating away at it and couldn't put our spoon down. It was also nicely presented (presentation of food is not always that important to restaurants in Maui!). We also got a window table with a nice view of the resort. Great breakfast, VERY reasonable prices, great location, nice service. Overall 4.5 stars.
(4)Geneva H.
The food is expensive but it is really good. Portions were large for such a gourmet restaurant. We were here for dinner with a large group (20 people). Service was slow, but they did a good job overall. Our dinner took 4 hours from seated to out the door. We weren't in any rush, but that's still a little long... I would recommend the 5 courses for $50. Great views over looking the golf course and some outdoor seating as well.
(4)Steven L.
Pineapple Grill is located in Kapalua just north of Lahaina on the west side of the island... it's the site of the old Jameson Restaurant. The only challenge with this restaurant is finding it, in the dark of night with rain... Outside of that it is a dining experience. The food is delicious... doesn't matter what you order, be assured that it will be great. The service is exceptional, and it has a very comforting architecture. We always look forward to returning! Aloha!
(5)Brenda I.
A golf course "grill", I was not expecting the gorgeous bar, the fresh patio and the out of this world food! Portions were large, everything was delectable especially the pineapple upside down cake in caramel sauce. Plate licking phenomenal. Every year I stay close and I will be a regular when on the island.
(4)Bonnie C.
First of all, I apologize because I have waited a little too long to write this review so the details are hazy. The notes I wrote to myself were: Good food. Yes indeed, they strive to keep everything fresh and local. Everyone in my group enjoyed their meal, even if they're not pushing the envelope as far as imagination goes. Odd service. I seem to remember them being a bit over-attentive. Pineapple mojito too boozy. Well that note speaks for itself. I really appreciate a well-balanced cocktail and did not get one here.
(4)Tatum P.
Great food great atmosphere, don't miss the pineapple upside down cake for dessert yum! love it!!!
(4)A. S.
Beautiful scenery . Great eggs Benedict they have different choices. Nice place to relax and have a nice meal.
(4)Mohammed A.
Very good service, the food is great, the prices are fair. If you gotta a chance to go to pineapple grill, then you should order the pineapple dessert. Its one of the best desserts i've ever eaten!!
(5)Gina B.
On recommendation of a friend, we drive out to Pineapple Grill for dinner. Unfortunately, this was the most underwhelming meal of the 11 day trip. By a mile. The service scored low marks and the food was just a miss. I should state for the record, that I am gluten free... that said, fish and veggies shouldn't be too hard one would think, but they premarinate everything in garlic, etc. I ended up with a dry chicken kebab and some calamari (not so bad). But, they were presented like fried cheese sticks. The restaurant was decorated for halloween and it was completely over the top. Very tacky. Not a classy experience or romantic.
(2)Aaron G.
We have been trying to find some really great local cuisine while on Maui, something that takes what the Hawaiian islands have to offer and does something unique and delicious. After a few failed attempts we came across this restaurant, which gets great reviews. Unfortunately, what we got was a mediocre meal with an elevated price tag. Nothing was particularly unique and even the ingredients weren't that fresh, which should be so simple to do on an island like Maui. We started with the Hawaiian mixed greens and the lobster bisque. The salad was fine, though the dressing was underwhelming, just tasted like diluted pineapple juice. The bisque was coconut based and kind of heavy. Very sweet and over salted, to the point the the last few spoonfuls were disagreeable--and that's with us splitting the appetizers. There was also a vague bitterness to it in the background. Not sure what caused that, but it was definitely an off flavor, it shouldn't have been there. For mains we got the rotisserie chicken, seafood bouillabaisse, and "recommended" side of mac and cheese. The lobster in the bouillabaisse was bad, we had to send it back. The chef made some excuse about claw meat tasting different from tail meat but we know what a lobster tastes like, come on... we got the seared ahi steak as a replacement. Chicken was served with brussel sprouts and sausage on a bed of gravy. It was way too salty and a little overdone though not inedible. Ahi was served encrusted with nuts on a bed of greens and mushrooms. Again, too much salt in the veggies, and the fish was too "busy". It was hard to taste the tuna through all the added junk, and when you did it tasted like mushy sushi from a food court, definitely not the freshest fish. It was fine, it just wasn't "caught the same morning and shipped straight to the restaurant" fresh. We got fresher fish by stopping at a local fishmonger and grilling it ourselves. Finally, the mac and cheese was one of those gourmet versions with truffle oil and multiple cheeses. Given how many of the dishes were overdone, it doesn't surprise me that the menu said it had 13 cheeses. You certainly can't taste all 13, it was just rich and cheesy--and again, oversalted. It would have been better with 4 well-chosen cheeses instead of the entire selection on offer by the restaurant's supplier. So in all, it wasn't an awful meal, but it showed the results of an inexperienced chef who doesn't have a lot of competition. It certainly wasn't worth returning for.
(2)Jason M.
Came here for breakfast, after trying to get a table at the Gazebo and showed up there only to find a one hour wait. So we gave the pinapple grill a chance for breakfast and were pleasantly surprised. The wait staff was very helpful and courteous, and not pretentious as one might imagine at a high end golf course. The food was very tasty and all cooked with fresh ingredients. Everything from the yogurt and granola to the corned beef hash was homemade with the freshest ingredients. And to top it off, the bloody marys were very tasty and the view was great, overlooking the golf course with the coastline and ocean in the back ground.
(4)Giselle K.
Hmmm... I came here with big expectations but it was just allright. Ordered two appz and two entrees... Not at all impressed. Service was good and bread was awesome but food was .... Will not come back again.
(2)Arlene M.
Went here for brunch with the hubby. I started off with a maui bellini which has pineapple juice as well as the usual peach puree mixed in, while hubby got a guava mimosa. Both drinks were well made and had a decent amount of bubbly. Since we were in Hawaii, we had to get the Loco Moco, which my hubby ordered...it was really tasty and had a very nice sauce. I got the Kalbi Short Rib with Maui Onion hash, which was really good as well. I really liked the sweetness of the maui onion with the beef, and the sunny-side up egg I ordered was cooked perfectly. The service was decent and there were nice views, especially from our corner window table. Definitely recommend this place for a classy brunch in the island.
(4)Ha T.
I totally agree with another reviewer - most of the dishes are not as described in the menu. The lobster bisque is really coconut curry sauce with a lump of lobster in the middle. The spring roll is deep-fried, which makes it an eggroll and an average one. The pineapple upside down cake has so much going on - macadamia ice cream, coconut flakes, and caramel sauce. It overpowered the pineapple flavor. I don't object to the price, but since we paid 3 times more, food should be at least twice as great. It wasn't. Dinner was very nice, but I rather skip down the golf course to Sansei. Food and service there is way better.
(3)Karina G.
I was recently contacted by the concerned owners and they genuinely cared about the review. I hope my feedback to them will help out the restaurant. I am changing the review to 5 stars because of the way that they took care of me after my experience. It's great to know that people care. Thank you so much.
(5)John B.
If you are expecting a high end Lahaina type restaurant, it's not here. Don;t get me wrong, it's a high end golf country club type restaurant with an active bar. The service was good but a level below places like the Lahaina Grill or Gerard's. I'd rate the overall food, appetizers, salads, etc. as a 8/10. That's still good but not at the same level as the aforementioned eateries. I had the pork rib appetizer, Cesar salad & prime rib for the entree. My wife had the Mac & Cheese appetizer, Kula salad greens & prime rib. Both appetizers were very good. Salads - nothing to write home about and the prime rib, very good. Dessert wise, I had the upside down pineapple cake which was the star of the evening. My wife had the Creme Brulee which she said was good. A bottle of good Zinfandel and a decent tip = $300. for the both of us. Bottom line, they are priced like the high end shops but do come up a tad short when compared side by side. Still, not a bad evening overall. The pineapple upside down cake dessert is a MUST. The best plan might be stopping by for a nightcap and dessert. That would be a sure thing.
(4)Steve T.
Went here for brunch on a recommendation from a Local guy. The view was spectacular. It overlooks the Bay Course at Kapalua. The service was great. Casual yet very attentive. The food was great as well. I was pleasantly surprised by the Loco Moco. Their version was very froufrou. I had my doubts, since I'm a self proclaimed expert on Loco Moco's and believe the best versions come from small hole in the wall's. It was the Jalepeno gravy that made this dish work. This would be a great place to come for a cocktail. They have a nice bar with a beautiful mural on the ceiling.
(4)Marlon O.
This was the first dinner we had in Maui for our Honeymoon. Great venue, overlooking the golf course, and some spots of the restaurant, you get a great view of the ocean. We ordered the steamed manila clams; they were delicious. Ask for more bread, because the sauce from the manila clams are awesome when you dip the bread in it. I ordered the chicken, which tasted like any other chicken, until you eat the chicken with the cheese stuffed brussels sprouts. Just a little bit salty. My wife ordered the filet mignon; i tasted one bite, and it was juicy, but It didn't stand out as one of the best steaks I have had. She finished the rest, so I guess that it was good, for only sharing one bite. haha The Pineapple Upside Down Cake is a MUST ORDER. It was probably the BEST dessert we had on the entire trip.
(4)Jen S.
This place is great. It's really nice at sunset if you can make it there by then. I had the chicken with brussels sprouts. They were really great but not your healthiest version. The pineapple salad dressings is refreshing. Finally, the pineapple upside is out of this world! The owner is really nice too.
(5)Sogol S.
Great food, good service and decent pricing. Good menu - we loved the food; the pistachio crusted Ahi dinner is Aaamazing and highly recommended..We enjoyed everything and will go back when we visit Maui again.
(5)Rodney C.
Warning: This review based on only two specialty cocktails & one dessert. Bottomline: AMAZING! Probably THE single best dessert on the island - Maui Gold Pineapple Upsidedown Cake. Boring details: Was in Maui for eight days, seven nights. All our friends/family from Seattle had provided us with a million food recommendations. With so little time, we had to skip a lot of places but made time for this on our final night in Maui - after we had already eaten. THANK GAWD we didn't miss out on the Pineapple Upside Down Cake (dark rum-caramel sauce, maui's own roselani macadamia nut ice cream, toasted coconut). We ordered in the bar with a couple of cocktails and cherished every bite of our sweet treats (the drinks were amazing as well). Man. It was all so fantastic. And we were lucky to be entertained by the talented Damien Awai (as of the end of May 2012, he performs there every Thurs 7-10pm).
(5)Sandy H.
We came here on Wednesday 1/2 off Wine Night and the food here was amazing. My husband and I ordered the ahi tacos (off the bar menu), the pineapple grill mixed greens, and the shutome. The salad was fresh and the pineapple dressing was light and delicious. The ahi came fresh from the waters off the coast was lightly tossed with sesame oil and served with crispy fried taco shell and cabbage. The shutome was perfectly cooked (medium) and the local mashed purple potatoes were amazing. They're like sweet potatoes, but purple! Oh, and you can't come here without ordering the pineapple upside down cake. It was just heaven on a plate. The hubs even made me take the survey so that we can get it for free on our next visit...
(5)Christian M.
Decent food, decent service, views of golf course/tennis courts and up into the island, but not easy to see the ocean, etc--only one thing to REALLY get excited about: The Pineapple Upside Down Cake with Rosalani's Macamia Nut Ice Cream and Unbelievable Caramel Sauce (please note the usage of the upper case letters!). AMBIENCE: 3 stars. Golf course/Tennis club atmosphere. Inside is a bit dark (especially when you first walk in)--it opens up a bit when you get out to the main dining room--but nothing really special. SERVICE: 3.5 stars. Attentive but not spectacular. FOOD: 3 stars. Typical Maui fare--not done in a particularly interesing manner. I had the short ribs (OK), kids had typical kid stuff from the kids' menu (OK). I did have the house soup with Portugese sausage and that was nice. DRINKS: 3 stars. Is there anything sadder than an uninspired Mai Tai in Maui? DESSERT: 5 stars. Get the Pineapple Upside Down Cake. Period. You will thank me later. OVERALL: 3.5 stars--but I can't figure out how to do that with Yelp's rating system.
(3)Monica B.
We returned to the Pineapple Grill on our most recent visit to Maui and we were seriously underwhelmed. First, our waitress was not friendly at all, but most importantly, our food was just ok for the price.
(2)Rosa C.
We stopped in for pupus on a Saturday night and was surprised by the shrunken menu. Last year when we were here, the pupu menu was twice the size in selections. Service: Terrible! We were seated at the bar and were ignored for about 5 minutes before we were given menus. We were pretty quick about choosing what we wanted to order, but then it took an additional 10+ minutes before anyone would take our order. Even with the smaller menu, the food took FOREVER to come out... and we only ordered 3 items and 1 dessert. From the pupu menu... (1) Kahlua pork quesadilla: Decent; the pork was not as smokey in flavor as we would've liked; the chipotle sour cream was bland. (2) Onion rings with sriacha ketchup: How do you mess up onion rings? They were not even crispy, but the sriacha ketchup was good. (3) Ahi tartar: Much improved since I've tried it last year. It was more flavorful and the fish was fresh. Dessert: (4) Maui Gold Pineapple Upside Down Cake with dark rum-caramel sauce, Maui's own Roselani macadamia nut ice cream toasted coconut: -- Doesn't this sound like the most amazing dessert? It was pure sugar! It was hard to differentiate between what you were tasting... the ice cream, cake, or pineapple because everything on the plate was overpoweringly sweet. My husband did enjoy this though, because he is a sugar-fiend. Overall, the food was "ok"... nothing to make me really want to come back again, except that it's open late.
(2)Cass H.
Located at the Kapalua Resort, Pineapple Grill is a somewhat fancy restaurant that has a GREAT happy hour, making it super affordable if you want to try a variety of pupus. I'm not typically a sit-at-the-bar type of girl, considering how often I drink (rarely). However, I'm telling you...whatever you do, SIT AT THE BAR HERE. The bartenders are FANTASTIC. Especially Zoe. She's super nice and we enjoyed chatting with her. We sat on the lanai one evening, and while it wasn't bad, it definitely wasn't as enjoyable as sitting at the bar. Happy Hours (only at the bar or on the lanai) are as follows: Thursday nights from 5:30-close (50% off pupus, $2 off beer/well drinks/25% off wine by the glass) Friday nights from 8-close (50% off pupus, $5 Ocean vodka drinks) Saturday nights from 8-close (50% off pupus) We loved it so much on Thursday night, we went again on Saturday! Okay, and then maybe we went again on Sunday just for dessert. Oink. Over the course of the three visits, this is what we tried: Caesar salad: INCREDIBLE. I don't know what it was about that salad, but I was in heaven. Ordered both nights. The croutons were fantastic, as was the dressing. No wilty lettuce, and the addition of cherry tomato halves was a pleasant surprise. Not part of the 50% off, but still worth it! Sourdough rolls: They come out before your meal and they are piping hot and super fluffy inside. Seriously, don't skip the bread this time. They are GOOD. Kalua pork and Maui onion quesadilla: Order this! The pork is great and the onion isn't too strong (I'm not a huge onion fan). Comes with chipotle sour cream--HOT stuff! Seriously, no part of the "sour cream" cools down the spiciness of the chipotle. Not for the weak at heart. Calamari strips: I'm not a huge calamari fan, so I didn't try these. Husband enjoyed, though! Onion rings: Husband also enjoyed these. I didn't try. Truffle fries: Holy huge basket of fries! We definitely didn't even finish half the basket. Good fries, not too greasy. Truffle part was not overwhelming, which I enjoyed. Poke tacos: Husband LOVED these. I hear they are a hit here, so definitely try them. They are not part of the 50% off, but order them anyway. Pineapple Upside Down Cake: Dude. WOW. This is truly incredible! The cake is topped with mac nut ice cream, Maui rum caramel sauce, and toasted coconut or something (husband said it tasted like sweet wheat thins--in a good way! The caramel sauce is ridiculous good. Honestly, I could have totally gone for just a bowl of the ice cream and caramel sauce! I highly recommend ordering this if you like dessert. You will not be disappointed! The mister also enjoyed Maui's Primo lager to wash everything down and an espresso martini with dessert. Our meal out on the lanai was enjoyable, but not nearly as much as at the bar. The server wasn't quite as attentive as the bartenders. Also, while I realize it's Maui and its never really COLD, there are no patio heaters and I was slightly chilly. Maui IS windy, afterall. Definitely recommend this restaurant if you're looking for some pupus or dessert!
(5)cihan i.
classic american style restaurant taste good
(4)Ben M.
This is a nice restaurant. Great by the glass wine list. Good service though it gets busy. Crowd is a little older - 50-70s mainly. It is part of a country club. Food was good but not great though the menu is extensive. Non-golf course side was a decent view. Decor is well suited to a country club. Just not a lot of soul to this place - too many people. You can tell they are really trying though. Will be interesting to see if it evolves.
(4)Luz G.
I was looking forward to eating here since I planned my Maui trip.... Was not impressed at All, maybe because I went for lunch I would have giving it 3 stars but did had great things Food: Ordered the fish and chips since They are made with Ono I was expecting amazing!! Got ok... Texture great,.. flavor missing (to my liking) the salad dressing is delicious (got extra point) Ambiance: A plus the view is incredible Service: very good Dessert: Exceptional we has the pineapple upside down cake (extra point) That's about it... An ok lunch with a wonderful view... Don't think I'll come back but if I do it will be for the dessert and view
(3)calla M.
Beautiful restaurant, view is ok (if you'd rather pay top dollar to look at a golf course than the ocean) Food was ok. Grumpy, robotic service. Half empty dining room, slow service The whole experience was morgue-like.
(2)Sean D.
4.5 stars This was just a lovely meal, shared with some good friends; elements detracting from a solid 5-star experience were the ambience - we were seated well inside next to an obnoxious elderly couple and I couldn't see that there were terrific outdoor seats - and the wait time after ordering. The servers were quite friendly and knowledgeable, but there was quite a delay between ordering and receiving our dinner. That said, could have been a busy night, and we could have had much better seats. On to the food... My wife and I both had the Pistachio & Wasabi Pea Crusted Rare Ahi Steak, which came with coconut-scented "forbidden" rice, roasted Hamakua mushrooms, and wasabi-soy butter ($35) and as of this writing it was the best ahi steak we'd both had on Maui, hands-down. The portion size was appropriately generous, the ahi perfectly cooked, and the mushrooms and accompanying rice were equally good sides; the rice in particular was sumptuously coconutty and creamy and really it was a perfect ensemble plate. We had a few glasses of the Mollydooker "Two Left Feet" blend which was a nice pairing. Dessert was their reputable pineapple upside down cake; not being a huge pineapple fan, I hesitated a little, but boy am I glad I dove in - four of us devoured it pretty quickly and I highly recommend it is a delicious finish. All in all, a great experience and we would go back. I will echo a few other reviewers' comments about the difficulty finding the place - we took a few wrong turns since it's not accurately mapped on Yelp or google maps, but you'll find it - just keep heading down, towards the water. Bon appetit
(4)Damien A.
Come enjoy industry night with me every Thursday night from 7-10pm. Live music is a must!
(5)Aneesh B.
Much more than the average "19th hole" type of place. But the great part is that if that's all you want it to be, then you have that option. We had a great dinner here (party of four, and we ordered all courses, plus cocktails). Nice wine list, with the usual Maui markup, but our server (Mick) was great and gave me tastes of two great reds to pair with my ribeye, which was a perfect medium-rare. Portuguese bean soup needed salt, but was good starter. The wife enjoyed the duck spring rolls, lobster bisque with lobster salad add-on presented tableside, while our friends enjoyed the chopped salad and prawn appetizer. Good reviews from all. Another good-looking entree was the pork "porterhouse" - a thick cut of pork cooked quite nicely. And yes, the pineapple upside-down cake is every bit as good as everyone says it is. The thing that surprised the coffee drinkers in our group was the french press coffee service - a blend of coffees including kona and other local beans. Never imagined the coffee to be so well-received, but it must have been great because the wife talked about it the next day. You'll be happy when you visit the Pineapple Grill. And despite the tennis-courts-golf-course location mentioned by other yelpers, if you are in a good section, you do get a nice view of the ocean, lit by the ubiquitous Hawaiian torches.
(4)Melinda W.
We had a fabulous dinner here on a Monday night which has the best deal in town. 3 courses plus a bottle of wine for 2 people for $98 (plus, if you have a Passport/Prime card you get $35 dollars off that price, unbelievable deal!). Our group of 8 had the gazpacho soup, the caesar salad, the bean soup & another salad I can't remember & all was very fresh & delicious. Dinner course included Lemon Porcini crusted Mahi Mahi, Salmon & ribs which everyone loved. Desserts were chocolate cake, pineapple upside down cake, sorbets & ice cream & were thoroughly enjoyed. We all are excited to return to give other things a try. Service was the best we have had in a LONG time. Jessica was a total professional & very sweet & friendly. Loved it!!
(5)Tanya E.
Very nice atmosphere/decor. Views were nice, but not as good as Plantation House down the street. Service was excellent. Food was excellent, although my husband chose the special, which was baby back ribs. They were pretty good, but not the best choice for this restaurant. The drinks are insane! Get the coconut martini. It's like a pina colada with toasted coconut rimming the glass. The pineapple upside down cake it awesome (but the baked Hawaii at Hula Grill is better). I ordered the Alii Kula Lavender chicken since we had just visited there the day before. It was soooooooooo juicy and delicious. The veges that came with it were INSANELY good. I don't know what they did to them, but they were insane. The place is really expensive though, to be expected in Kapalua. My 10-year-old wants to be a chef and they gave him a tour of the kitchen. He met the executive chef and even got an apron. Really really nice people here!
(5)Sara D.
My sister in law told me we had to go here when we went to Maui. I am so glad we listened. It might've been the best meal we had there. We started off with the ahi poke which was so fresh and yummy! I also ordered the portuguese bean soup which was so hearty. My husband ordered the Cioppino and I had the Lemon Porcini Dusted Hawaiian Monchong. I normally like but don't love fish, but I felt like, when in Hawaii, I should try some of the fish dishes. I am so glad I did. The seasoning on the fish was unreal and the fish itself was so flavorful. Although we were pretty full, we could not pass up the infamous pineapple upside down cake. Again, I'm not a huge desert person, but that was unreal. I wish I could have it every day. We also had the most amazing coconut martinis. After my husband sipped mine, he totally changed his order and ordered the same. All in all, it was such a fantastic meal and we will definitely be going back. I think next time I'd like to try the bar menu and some of the pupus.
(5)Jeska D.
Not going to lie, we stopped by for the pineapple upside down cake (which was amazing - don't think, just ORDER it). But while there, I also tried the biscuits and gravy, which was also quite tasty. Recommend their cocktails as well, very well done.
(4)Nate K.
best hawaiian food ever
(5)Cookie M.
We always sit on the patio but have learned to sit under the cover to have some protection from the winds. The service is always exceptional. We go every year - several times each visit. This year we indulged in: * Lobster Bisque - not as good as their sister restaurant Island Prime but, still good * Chicken Satays - very good chicken skewers with a wonderful spicy sauce. Chicken is larger meaty pieces but still tender. * Ahi Tuna Tacos - divine. So tender. Three tacos so not a huge meal but perfect when you don't want to be stuffed (or want to save room for the Pineapple Upside Down Cake - see below) * Fish & Chips - Wonderful firm meaty ono fish in panko bread crumbs and nice slender crispy perfectly done chips. This might be the best fish we have ever had for fish & chips - delicious! * Prime Rib - fabulous seasoning that comes with yukon gold potatoes and nice crisp vegetables * Free Range Chicken - this dish is so flavorful with jidori, brussel sprouts, beef lardons and lots of juice. The chicken is amazingly tender and flavorful * Pineapple Upside Down Cake - OMG! So insanely good. Not very 'pineappley'. More of a cake covered in a big mound of macadamia nut ice cream and the whole thing drowning in the most delicious warm brown sugar rum sauce. Mmmm. They have a survey at the bottom of your bill that, if you complete it, you get a code to get a free PUD cake ($10 value!) I don't know that I would pay $10 for this but, damn it is good. Definitely not for diabetics. Sinfully sweet. This is a casual restaurant that we would rather frequent than some of the fancier restaurants as the food is better.
(5)AlohaKeAku A.
Have dined here twice. The first time is when chef came out to our table because my family member knew him, that time the food was amazing. The second time was just good but not amazing. Our server forgot to tell us what the specials of the evening were. I probably would have ordered that if I knew about it. It's a nice place. Expensive pricing. You get a good amount of food that is quality but as everyone knows, it's all about who is cooking the night you show up. Not in a huge hurry to go back.
(3)Cindy H.
Thanks to fellow yelpers and iphone app, my hungry group found this amazing restaurant near our vacation rental home in Kapalua. And good thing we came hungry! Not only were there so many tempting dishes to try, the portion was also generous. Pineapple grill is located in a beautiful golf resort which caters to the high end vacation goers. To our surprise, the dinner price was quite fair for the quality and portion (word of caution: I'm comparing this to NYC price here). It was a little tricky to find the restaurant at night with the iphone GPS pointing to a random dirt path, but we got there eventually (no help to the drunk resort guest who gave us bogus direction). From appetizer, entre to dessert, our mouth watered from just reading the menu. Every dish incorporated carefully balanced ingredients. Their wine list is quite extensive and the house brewed beer is a must try. Couple dishes I must call out...First, Confit Duck Leg and Seared Duck Breast was the best duck I've ever tasted for quite some time. I was a little worried about getting dried duck breast meat, but every single bite of the duck was so deliciously juicy. Second, Braised Short Rib with "Kalbi" demi glace was so flavorful and tender. As for dessert, we shared three dishes and all of them were amazing (check out the pics I posted), "Maui Gold" Pineapple Upsidedown cake, Banana Bread pudding and the cheesecake were all truly "perfect endings" to our feast. Highly recommend Pineapple Grill to those looking for a fulfilling meal in Maui.
(5)Vern G.
Service was great. The food was heavy, too saucy, too salty. A couple of dishes were tolerable but any yelp connoisseur should avoid this restaurant. No better than outback, other than the service...
(1)Steve M.
I have been in Maui for about a week, in search of the ultimate fish taco (the search is ongoing) and having fun doing that. My experience at the PG tonight caused me to write my first Yelp entry. I will keep it brief: The Good: the pineapple upside down cake is truly amazing....bravo. The Bad: the main courses were bland. I score the ribeye and the pork chop mains courses with a D, the beef tenderloin with a C. The Ugly: despite offering high chairs, crayons etc., one staff member (not our waiter...he was great) was really quick to chide me when my 18 month boy (a foodie in the making) let out a couple of yelps during dinner. Overall: go there for coffee and the pinapple upside down cake. Eat your dinner elsewhere. And if you have young kids, think twice about going...or heavily sedate them before you go ;)
(2)Leah P.
We loved this location. We visited it 2 times and both times sat on the patio. The first time we were there we very much enjoyed the view and was able to see a fantastic rainbow go across the golf course. The service here is typical, courteous and prompt, but nothing over the top. We ordered the calimari here and was not impressed with it. We felt it was a bit dry. I ordered the special of the night which was a dish of Scallops, it was fantastic! The scallops were cooked perfect and the presentation was too. My husband ordered the patio menu and it was great too. The fries were cooked in truffle oil and were just okay.
(4)Kara L.
Review is based on experience at the bar. Ambience: Nice vibe. Relaxed but still seems like a nice place to take a date. Went at night so did not see any views. Food: Ordered ahi tacos, pork sliders, lobster bisque, and pineapple upside down cake. Fresh ingredients. Well seasoned. Everything was delicious esp the pineapple cake. Hands down best pineapple upside down cake I've ever had. Even my husband who doesnt like desserts wanted to fight me for the last bite. Service: Bartender was spot on with his service. Friendly smile. Attentive. Got our orders in right away and checked on us on a regular basis to make sure we were doing ok. Price: Ranged from $6-15/ item. Overall I think the quality was worth every penny. Very reasonably priced for what you get and being on nice resort. Overall best food we had our whole trip in Maui. Will definitely go back everytime we visit.
(5)Anh D.
We wanted to come here for breakfast sometime but alas just did not have enough time on our trip. We only had the roasted chicken breast with roasted root vegetables (something like that -- can't remember the exact name, but there's only one chicken breast item on the menu), and it was incredible. The chicken breast, which is notoriously dry because is often prepared incorrectly or too rushedly, was so moist, juicy, and flavorful. The root vegetables, which included young carrots and fennel, were all delicious and had that roasted sweetness. The sauce must have had fennel in it or something, because it was also very licorice-y. Anyway, this dish was a winner. Husband and I shared this dish, because we wanted to get a bunch of items from the bar menu, which goes for half off on Saturday nights from 8pm to 10pm! Besides the chicken, we had the following: 1. Beef stick skewers: Comes with a "Thai" peanut sauce that was too sweet. The beef was also too hard and a bit overcooked. I'm not into fusion much, but this was okay. 2. Shrimp sticks (yes, that's what the restaurant calls them): The shrimp are grilled and were served with some kind of sweet and sour mango sauce, which I don't like 3. Truffle oil fries: Sooooooooooooooo good. These are so addictive. I could have eaten 3 servings of these fries. 4. Calamari served with their own house mango cocktail sauce: Really good sauce, not so great calamari, because the calamari was cut into steak strips and breaded (not battered). We didn't finish this dish but used the sauce for the shrimp. The restaurant sits on one of the Ritz Carlton's golf courses, so sit out on the patio for some beautiful views! Make sure to get the truffle oil fries! I hear good things about the upside down pineapple cake, but we were so full, we had no room for dessert. Next time!
(4)Jeff L.
The place was a little hard to find - for some reason the GPS took us to the wrong place on front street but when my gf called in for directions we were able to make it there easily. However, the service was a little lacking. The friendliness was a 5 but the timeliness was a 2 or 3. After being seated, we were ignored for over 5 minutes without menus or food until the manager noticed us and came over. The food was decent but nothing special. The lobster bisque with the extra 5 dollars to have actual lobster in the soup was pretty good. The seafood paella was only ok. The gf had ahi with pistachio and wasabi that wasn't bad, but wasn't that good either. If you do go here be sure to try the pineapple upside-down cake, either the cake or the lobster bisque was the highlight of the meal.
(3)Melissa G.
We visited the Pineapple Grill in the beginning of June. The server was very knowledgable and friendly but our steaks were dry and overpriced for the quality. Now food in Hawaii is always pricey but we found several places that had far better food, ambience, and view so wouldn't really recommend visiting the Pineapple Grill unless you are close by or were using the Passport Card which is what we had.
(3)Ian C.
our first meal out on the island of Maui and we couldn't have asked for a better time. Our server, Hugo, was so gracious as he helped us through picking out appies and an entree. We had the following appies: Crispy Lump Crab Cakes - crispy exterior, tons of real crab on the inside. The sauce provided complemented the crab cakes. Good portion size...one large cake for each. Pistachio & Wasabi Crusted Ahi - this dish was amazing. the ahi was perfectly done, allowing for the soft texture of the fish with the crunchy parts of the crushed wasabi beans. The teriyaki glaze that was drizzled over the plate made us forget to use the soy sauce and wasabi paste they gave as condiments. This definitely is an instant favourite. We shared the: Chilled Asparagus Spears & Baby Spinach Salad with Mahi Mahi - this plate was nothing super special, and is the only reason this is not a 5-star review. Not that it wasn't a good salad, it wasn't a great salad. The vinaigrette was forgettable. The mahi mahi was bland and couldn't pick up any tastes from the salad. Dessert, now this is where the Pineapple Grill stands out. Their famous, Maui Gold Pineapple Upside Down Cake. This was an outstanding dish, with the rum caramel sauce making the ice cream and cake melt in our mouth. Truly delicious.
(4)Joseph B.
We had a wonderful time...wedding brunch...great food, service and family!
(5)Tor B.
It's my last day in Paradise. I had to return to Pineapple Grill for the second time to sample another great meal. Pineapple Grill was recommended to my wife and me by a local. What a recommendation it was. It's a local's favorite, and for good reason. It's seems most week nights, there's some special going on. Monday's has this special Chef's menu for two, and Wednesday's have 25% off the Wine list. But forget about the "specials," it's the food that brought me back for the second night. The Mahi Mahi was one of the best dishes I have eaten in a very long time. Two other marlels you need to try are the Seared Ahi with Pistachios, and the famous Pineapple Upside Down Cake. The locals know what's good, and frankly I hope they keep Pineapple Grill secret. (No garuntees on the service, but who cares, it's Hawaii!)
(5)Jane M.
Came for lunch before golf. Honestly, the food,service and views were all great. The best burger I've had in a while.
(5)Amy V.
We enjoyed the Thursday night appetizer half price deal last week. The lettuce wraps, kula pork quesadillas and chicken satay was wonderful. The spring rolls were ok, but I'm not a big fan of deep fried foods. Our waiter was very attentive and the live music and atmosphere was great. We will be back :)
(4)An T.
Service was excellent however food was mediocre. It was typical American food that you could get anywhere but for a more expensive price. It is Maui so of course it will be more expensive regardless. The sea bass texture was good but the flavors were just so so
(3)Billy E.
Another tip on the best crab legs on the island brought us to Pineapple grill. We started with the Lobster Bisque Soup, very velvety smooth and delicious. The calamari were good, nothing amazing but good. The caprese salad was very very good and fresh with great quality ingredients. Okay the crab legs... call ahead and ask if they have them, if they do, get them. They come 2 lbs of Alaskan King Crab for like $38, huge legs and claws, there was so much of it I almost couldn't eat any more crab...but it was so awesome that i finished it. The upside down pineapple cake as really good, the sauce was a little Rummy but didn't detract from the taste. I like the pineapple grill and prefer it over the plantation house. They had live music going on and the whole atmosphere felt fun and island like. Great food, great service.... perfect.
(5)Andy S.
Dinner here was very good, and the service was friendly and efficient. The decor is nice too, with a few eclectic touches (mainly some unusual light fixture choices for the space). I had a Bloody Mary (good, but a tad strong) and the Asian short ribs. The ribs had a terrific flavor, but more fat than I'd expect at a high end restaurant. My girlfriend had a pineapple mojito and the paella, both of which were excellent. I plan on adding a bit of pineapple juice the next time I make mojitos at home. For desert we split the chocolate banana bread pudding, which was quite tasty. Not as awesome as nearby Merrimans ( yelp.com/biz/merrimans-l… ), but still a solid four-star meal. Also, despite the current Yelp consensus, this is a $$$$ restaurant, so be prepared.
(4)John B.
Bar happy hour menu is amazing after 8 pm. They have half price apps and some type of drink special. Also amazing is their breakfast. The Huevos Rancheros is fantastic, and you can wash it down with a $3 mimosa.
(4)Srinivas B.
I usually don't give a 5, but in this case I have to make an exception. We started off with Mai Tai and Crispy Shiitake Mushroom Pork Hash Spring Rolls. The appetizer just melted in our mouth while being crunchy and tasty. We ordered one soup "Kona Lobster Coconut Bisque" and believe me when I say you can feel an amazing burst of Lobster, coconut flavors blended perfectly in your mouth. It was just amazing. Moving on to entree, we decided to share a Lemon Porcini Dusted Hawaiian Monchong. It was brilliant. The tarragon-lobster gastrique was perfect. Overall the flavors were subtle and well-blended and ofcourse the fresh ingredients helped. The total was 100 bucks including tip which is not bad at all for two people for such an awesome food.
(5)Orville C.
so so... the food looks cool and taste alright but there are so many other (better) places in the Kapalua complex, although this is probably the most reasonably priced of the restaurants... don't get me wrong it is good and worth a visit but if you have to miss out on any of the others in the complex to get to this one. As far as restaurants on the island go this one is fairly run of the mill.
(3)Margaret S.
Nothing special. For $160 (2 adults and 1 kid), I would have rather spent it at the Banyan Tree (also in Kapalua). Service -- Service was nice and friendly, but nothing extraordinary. Food -- I had the caesar salad and short rib. The short rib was a bit salty. My husband had their bisque and the filet mignon. He ordered the filet mignon medium rare, but it came out closer to medium. We did not order their signature upside pineapple cake. Ambiance -- Interiors can use some updating; we had a view overlooking the tennis courts.
(2)Lauren F.
Went for happy hour 2 nights in a row! What a fantastic value. My husby ordered the pork quesadilla with chipotle sour cream, I got the maui mezze plate (best salty olives I've ever had, and edamame hummus with warm pita? mmm!). We shared the truffle french fries and tried a side of their sriracha ketchup (BOMB!) The fries by themself were not as flavorful as I'd thought they'd be.. I wouldn't have known they were truffle fries as opposed to regular fries in a blind taste test.. but still very yummy to say the least. Aside from the really yummy drinks this restaurant offers (try the kapalua crush), we really enjoyed the gorgeous setting overlooking the golf course. we sat at a table on the patio outside. just beautiful. The best part of this whole experience was the pineapple upside down cake with mac nut ice cream and rum caramel sauce. It is one of the BEST desserts I've ever had the pleasure of shoveling in my mouth! I wanted to lick the plate and then order another one! MUST TRY.
(5)Alex W.
During our one week stay in West Maui, we found ourselves returning to The Pineapple Grill three times for dinner. Yes, the Pineapple Upsidedown Cake is reason enough to fly to Maui, but the truth is they do everything well. We had service from a different server on each visit, and in each case we felt we had made a new friend. Professional, friendly, and loving what they do. And the food at every course, from Thai Coconut Lobster Bisque to Island Fish and Meat preparations were outstanding. The bar and wine selections do not disappoint either. If you are lucky enough to be in the West Maui area, don't overlook this great dining experience.
(5)Chi L.
We tried this restaurant after reading the reviews about the upside down pineapple cake. And true to all the reviews, this was the best upside down pineapple cake I ever had. the cake was rich and moist, topped with macademia ice cream. Truly decadent dessert. The main dishes were not as exciting. I had the cioppino. I was disappointed the the small amount of seafood on the plate. They used orzo pasta instead of the usual fettucine which makes the dish very unfilling. I even tasted some sand in my scallops. The broth was good, though. So, like the previous reviews...I would go to this restaurant for the great upside down pineapple cake.
(3)Maritza D.
We had dinner here on one of our first nights in Kapalua. It was definitely yummy! The restaurant itself was very pretty, although due to the timing, very crowded and loud. I did think they were perhaps shorthanded that night, not expecting such a busy night. The staff was friendly though, and running around working hard all night. I heard it's usually much calmer though so I won't judge on that. We started with the crab cake appetizers which were delicious, especially the macadamia nut pesto aioli. My husband had the Asian braised short ribs with the truffle gold-potato. He loved it. I had the Maui Gold Pineapple glazed pork chop, which was delicious. I especially liked the watercress-jicama slaw and sweet potato. Unfortunately we didn't have any room for dessert, although I hear it's very good. The wines available were very good, and we enjoyed a few glasses. I would definitely go again.
(4)Big Room Nine X.
Overall a wonderful dining experience. Atmosphere (view and restaurant) and food was great. We ordered the Monchong (fish) and the salmon. The fish was perfectly cooked and it was obvious from the first bite. The Monchong came with asparagus and mashed potatoes. The Salmon was over soba noodles. For dessert we shared the pineapple upside down cake - pretty good. enjoy!
(5)Cheryl N.
I live on the West side of Maui and Pineapple Grill will always be one of my favorite restaurants. Not only is every entree on their menu outstanding, their service, employees and managers are top notch! They have an open kitchen and I always waive to the chefs preparing. You feel like you have come home when you enter. They just started serving breakfast and it's good! I want to bottle up the guava strawberry jam that was made just for Pineapple Grill. For dinner you can't go wrong with a fish entree, their pork chops are incredible and they have a prime rib special on Sunday nights that is awesome. Get there early for the prime rib because they can run out, it's at a great price too! They do make the best pineapple upside down cake ever. You must try it.
(5)Jim Z.
It was fine it was pretty much what we expected. I would go there again but would not put it on my list of must go howevever the pineapple upside down cake was great
(3)Preston B.
Love this location. The lobster bisque is to die for, amazing! Also all the deserts are delicious. To be honest, everything is good here. The steak I would say is there least desirable menu item for me. They have perfected so many other unique entrees, I would recommend trying something else. Great food, great atmosphere, great service, awesome bartenders, all around just a great establishment for food.
(5)Andrea S.
A great dinner and view here! Let's start with the important part: Wednesday night is half-price wine night. Which means you can drink double!!! We sampled the bean soup, the ahi tuna and salmon app, the baby spinach salad, several of the ahi entrees, and one mahi. Like everyone has mentioned, you have to try the pineapple upside cake. Don't miss it. Everything was delicious and well-prepared. Our waitress was knowledgeable and friendly. However, table visits are slightly spotty; our waitress disappeared for a while. the food quality and preparation more than made up for this. If you are in the area, this is a restaurant I would definitely visit.
(4)Chow L.
The HH special was an amazing and unbelievable deal at half off pupus! There was probably a good 15 or so options of pupus and the like that go great with one of their signature cocktails which were also $2 off. I came on a Thursday and there was a buzzing lively crowd around the bar area enjoying the live band and watching Hawaii lose to USC. If you're staying at the Ritz or Kapalua Villas don't forget to come here during the specials night. It's a super deal and the food is tasty and can easily be shared among 3 or 4.
(4)Heather S.
Outstanind doesn't even begin to cover how good this place is. First of all- COME HUNGRY. Secondly- order their appetizers. Their shrimp and lime starter is out of this world, closely followed by the pork spring rolls and bbq spare ribs. I ordered a seafood stew that I almost inhaled. Shrimp, clams, crab and lobster with veggies and rice. Oh so good. My mom had their 14oz. pork chop and my dad had a steak that he loved! We eat out a lot so finding good food for picky souls such as us is a big deal. It is very expensive, but I recommend it for splurge dining at its best! Lastly- ordering the pineapple upside down cake is NOT to be missed! It's their specialty and boy does it show! The service is wonderful and so is the atmosphere!
(5)Dan N.
My review suddenly disappeared even though it is less than a month old, so reposting. Something fishy going on when a recent legitimate post disappears. Originally posted on june 8. Overrated. Came on recommendation from a friend They must have come for lunch. Dinner was too salty. We ordered braised short ribs and seafood bollainase. I like salty food so for me to say it was too salty is not an overstatement. Keep your money not worth the $$$ at least not for dinner. Came in on Friday evening with reservation but by the looks of things, the reservation was not needed. Now I understand why. Been to Maui 6 times in 10 years, best places are star noodle, sansai, geste shrimp truck, and ululani's shave ice.
(1)B D.
I enjoyed this place. The service was great and the view was wonderful. This felt like dinning in Hawaii. We wanted to try this place, but were looking for a small meal... so I wish we could have tried some of their other dishes as well. We ordered: Lobster Coconut Bisque - yummy, perfect if you're feeling chilly Maui Gold Pineapple - Miso Marinated Salmon - I liked the combination of flavors with the soba noodles. It was a nice light dish to compliment my hearty soup. Pineapple Upside Down Cake - DEVOURED! FIRST OFF... The ice cream was soooo yummy and on top of the warm pineapple cake... it just makes you want to savor each bite. a great sweet ending.
(4)Steven K.
Unforgettable cuisine in paradise.... Best dessert ever was pineapple upside down cake... Mmmmmmm!
(4)Karl M.
We've been there many times - an excellent restaurant! And the Pinaapple Upsidedown Cake dessert is free the next time if you complete their online survey!
(5)Shari N.
Nice restaurant. Good food. Bouillabaisse was yummy and staff are friendly. Definitely would go back!
(4)Jeannie L.
Curious by the Pineapple Room's recognition as Maui's restaurant of 2009, we decided to enjoy a nice relaxed dinner there. First of all, it's pretty hard to find. The Kapalua Resort should do a better job with signage and light their super long drive way. It took us a few wrong turns to finally find this place. Now on to the food. The menu illustrates the chef's creativity, with so many delightful choices that sound unique and tasty. We finally decided to start off with Portugese Bean Soup and Lobster Bisque as well as the Clams Sauteed in Truffle Butter. My Lobster Bisque was probably the best part of the meal. It was executed with perfection although I think they could have thrown in a tiny piece of lobster meat for a $9 soup. The concept behind the Clams was pretty good except the dish was overpowered with too much black beans. For entrees, we had the Moi and signature macadamia-crusted Ahi Steak. The Moi was simply a deep fried super fresh fish, paired with kim chi and rice. Very simple seasoning. The Ahi Steak was perfectly seared and paired with coconut-flavored black rice. Unfortunately, there were too many heavy flavors in that dish and it didn't suit my palate. Finally, we found the service to be quite pleasant. The decor was a bit overdone. Overall, I'd recommend Pineapple Room if you're looking for a nice sit-down restaurant, but I'm not convinced about its best restaurant of the year award.
(4)N H.
We stumbled upon the pineapple grill whilst driving around Kapuala. We stopped for a late lunch which may explain why the place was quite empty. I ordered the lunch special : grilled mahi-mahi with Thai peanut sauce with sauteed vegetables, quinoa and caramelized pineapple. The fish was lovely, had a nice texture and melted in my mouth. The vegs and quinoa were working well with the fish. Now the sauce, creamy and tasty. Yumm. My companion had the fish tacos, another lunch special. All the ingredients were presented separately on the plate. So it was make your own tacos. We decided to go for dessert as the pineapple upside down cake was highly recommended by yelp reviewers. It was amazing, slightly warm, not too sweet and the macadamia nuts ice cream was to die for. I highly recommend this place.
(4)Sam T.
Ate dinner here with my wife and parents while staying at the Kapalua ridge villas, very convenient location from where we stayed. We sat on the lanai and had a great golf course view. My dad had the prime rib, good but spendy. The rest of us chose small plates from the bar menu. The ahi poke tacos are amazing, the rest of what we had was pretty good. I probably would have given 4 stars but I'm not sure the pricing was worth it. Most entrees were $30-35+ and bar menu options $12-15. We did have really good service and would probably go back if not for the pricing.
(3)Tammi T.
If you are staying on Maui, run, don't walk to this fantastic restaurant. Our entrees were not only visually appealing but absolutely ONO (delicious), folks! I give this place 5 stars because it had it all: Excellent Customer Service, Delicious Food, Nice ambiance and view! But let me back up, as my S.O. and I walked into the place, we were greeted like OHANA (family) by each staffer we encountered on the way in. Both times! It was an awesome customer service experience! The Waiter/Waitress (went twice and had one of each) were friendly. Now onto the food! Best on Maui and we're kind of food snobs. We're not snobby by nature, we just like quality, flavorable food for our money. We took photos, it was that memorable a meal. I had the salmon (oh-my-god-yuuuuuummmmm) and he had the Asian short ribs (double O.M.G.Y.) but the piece de resistance was the Pineapple Upside Down Cake dessert (what they are noted for, I understand). HOLY TOMATERS! It had Macademia nut ice cream and some kind of dried coconut twisty-like sculpture or something atop. But the cake and sauce made our eyes roll back into our heads, while forcing our mouths to form a semi-permanent "O" face. AMAZING! So Amazing, in fact, that we came back the next night just for dessert. Note to Yelpers: The dessert wine recommended did NOT go well with the cake. Ick. Too sweet. You must eat here, if not for the fantastic customer service and that amazing (have I said this already?) Pineapple Upside Down Cake. I don't care how much else you ate, DO NOT LEAVE THE RESTAURANT WITHOUT TASTING THE PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE, EVEN IF YOU'RE NOT A DESSERT WHORE LIKE US! Dang I can't wait to go back to Maui!
(5)Brian K.
Best meal I had on maui! Great service, great atmosphere, great food, reasonably priced, exactly what it is advertised as. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice dinner on maui.
(5)PatrickandHeidi O.
Short and sweet. The food was amazing, great wine list, and super staff. Ambiance is good but not great. Then.... In the middle of dinner they let girls into the restaurant selling those tacky roses and nut leis. Could you cheapen a "premium" dining experience any more?! Having someone roam around and basically begging for money during dinner. The manager should be fired.
(3)Tesh B.
Ok here is the issue with the place straightforward when having lunch we had the best experience ever. A couple of days later we (a group of 8 adults 3 children) went for dinner. I had a fever and thought well it would be nice to have a simple grill cheese. To my amazement not only the waiter told me no but the manager came to explain to me a grown man that since i was under the age of 12 i couldn't order it. Let's see here... 2 days ago i ordered the same item at the bar for lunch while golfing (on a $210 dollar course and played plantation the day after for $260) and for dinner they could make a primavera pasta with macadamia nut pesto sauce but are incapable of putting two pieces of toast between a piece of cheese. Let's see here multi million dollar property that has absolutely no value for its patrons simple requests. Horrible service for dinner but the bartenders are amazing for lunch...even catered to our vegetarian guests needs by going the extra mile where the same restaurant went an extra mile to deter the same individuals to hate it for dinner. Punctuality and service has its place in society and its not here.
(2)Rose L.
Service good. Food not so good. Had beef short ribs. Way too much seasoning . Husband had starter ribs. All you could taste was hosin. Wednesday might 1/2 price wine nice
(3)Mark C.
All you expect of a high quality local place
(5)Kristie Z.
Be warn. If you book this restaurant on open table .com, the restaurant will mark your reservation as canceled once you check in. By doing this, you cannot review then through open table.com Had dinner here on Nov 17, 2011. Service was basically non exsisant. No one refilled our water nor asked us if we wanted more bread. Our soup was only lukewarm. Husband's porkchop was good as well as my swordfish. The pineapple upside down cake was way too sugary. We won't be coming back.
(2)Maui E.
Another Favorite Restaurant of ours. We visit every trip to Maui. Lobster and Coconut Bisque is GREAT!
(4)Phil And Kimber P.
Quite a surprise actually. After a spa morning at the Ritz Carlton Kapalua, we were searching for food more than any particular restaurant, and we stumbled on the Pineapple Grill. Don't let the fact that the restaurant is located next to the Bay Course clubhouse fool you - it's worth a visit at least for lunch. They serve breakfast until mid-afternoon as well as nice lunch menu. The wine list was impressive (certainly in the same league as Merriman's across the road), and the desserts were outstanding.
(4)Andrea R.
I had my best meal in Maui here! We were not even planning to come here because it was too far from where we were staying (Wailea) despite the great reviews I read on Yelp. At the last minute I saw an article in the local paper saying that the restaurant had a three-course anniversary special, so off we went. It was such an on-the-fly decision that we weren't even properly dressed (I wore a hoodie and running shorts). Thankfully, the staff was welcoming despite that. The attire of the other diners ranged from "just walked in from the street" (like us) to "it's our tenth anniversary, hence the little black dress on her and the bow tie on him." To be on the safe side, dress "resort casual" as they like to say. In other words, you can dress like a tourist who can't be bothered with clothes you have to iron. Anyway, on to more important things: the food. For the first course I selected the crispy shiitake-mushroom pork hash spring rolls. It was delicious! The rolls were evenly fried and did not feel greasy. My husband had the lobster bisque which was divine. I was apprehensive about the bisque because I knew it had coconut milk in it, which I despise. The soup was flavorful and the subtle hint of the coconut was actually pleasant. I only wish it had some chunks of lobster in it to really make it a knockout. For the second course I had the pistachio-and-wasabi-pea crusted rare ahi steak, and my husband had the lemon-porcini dusted Hawaiian monchong. The ahi came with "coconut-scented" black forbidden rice so I did not know if I would love or hate the dish. By my rating alone it comes as no surprise that I loved this dish. Eat the ahi alone, eat the rice alone, eat the ahi and rice together...either way, your taste buds would be pleased. My husband's monchong was nice, but to be perfectly honest, I was too consumed by my own plate to really pay much attention to his. For dessert we had the choice of the pineapple upside down cake, ice cream, or sorbet. No one in their right mind would pass on the pineapple upside down cake for some ice cream that would come in the cake anyway! We both had the cake and it was a great way to end such a fantastic meal. By the way, what is it about Maui restaurants and pineapple upside down cake? Every restaurant had it and every restaurant said that they had the best one...this cake came second to the one I had at Hali'imaile General Store. I did not care for all the stiff coconut flakes that disturbed the smoothness I wanted from eating the cake. All in all, we had a great and memorable dining experience.
(5)Erin W.
Great view, anniversary was special! They treated us to two complimentary glasses of champagne and a pineapple upside down cake. Our server was fantastic and the food delicious. I ordered the macadamia nut pesto crusted mahi mahi over lentils and a tomato gazpacho. Very very good!!!
(5)Becca M.
Personally, I love enjoying an early lunch at the Plantation House. I always opt for the outdoor seating when I eat there, and let me tell you, the views are spectacular. Overlooking Kapalua Bay and the Plantation Golf Course, I'd consider paying just for the view alone. Fortunately, the food is scrumptious and beautifully prepared. If you dig high-class eats, it doesn't get much better than this!
(5)Mary Beth B.
We had appetizers and drinks at the bar for dinner and everything was delicious. The macademia nut encrusted brie was wonderful!
(5)Car C.
Our second time for dinner there and we were really disappointed. Spring rolls and baby back ribs were great. I ordered the braised short ribs and I thought they were dry. My wife ordered the pork chop and it didn't really have any flavor. Service was slow and had a huge gap between appetizers and getting dinner almost an hour:..definitely not worth a 150.00 dinner. View is great but that was it
(3)Jocelyn N.
Great place! The service was awesome - it wasn't that crowded and the hostess let us have a few drinks at the bar well into our reservation time and let us pick our section. We chose to sit outside which we thought was nice (the inside dining room is more formal) but the real benefit is that outside you get to order off any menu - including the bar menu that has smaller less expensive options which is great for those that want to try a variety of bites. We went on a Monday with the intent of doing the 3 course + bottle of wine for $110 a couple but thought the options on that menu were too limiting and were enticed by the values on the bar menu anyway. Everything we ordered was out of this world with the exception of the PG13 Mac and cheese which was good but the bites were really inconsistent with regards to flavor - some very bland, some closer to what I was expecting from the description. Maybe it was prepared as a large quantity and not stirred that well before dishing out? All in all this restaurant and experience were great. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that for this area and those prices I have very high expectations which pineapple grill did meet but didn't surprise me.
(4)Jyoti C.
Lovely place to dine..great ambiance..yummy yummy pina colada!! Came in for dinner..tried their Fried Calamari..average..great Mahi Mahi..the macadamia nut/ pineapple sauce it came with was absolutely amazing! We didn't have a problem with the service at all..We were taken good care of..but one thing though..I did feel getting judged all the time..Now we were headed to Old Lahaina Town, but on the way took a U-turn to Pineapple Grill, obviously we were dressed too casual..My husband was in a t-shirt and pair of shorts..and I was in shorts too..I think that was too casual for dinner time..I don't care to dress up when in Hawaii..love my shorts and halters..so judge away..Nonetheless the service was still good!! Getting here was challenging though..You will totally drive through a dark single lane not knowing where you are headed..Try and get the directions before going in or drive there at least once during day time, so you have a good idea in the dark at dinner time! We weren't disappointed :) 3 1/2 overall!
(3)Cheryl P.
Our dinner was scrumptious from start to finish. My husband had the filet mignon and I had the ahi steak. Both were perfectly seasoned and prepared. Side dishes were also cooked to perfection. Great wine selections. Pineapple upside down cake was not at all like my Mom used to make (thank goodness). It was divine!! Too bad we couldn't stay in Maui longer. We would have definitely gone back to PG again.
(5)M H.
If it were for location alone, 5 stars. The main dining room and lanai overlook the golf course. I would think it's probably the perfect place on Maui for a business lunch. The food is 3.5-4 stars. My favorites- poke taco, grilled monchong, brussel sprouts w/ pipi kaula, Da tuna melt (lunch menu only). Be sure to get coffee with that upside down cake because it is SWEET. The only issue that may be a negative with some folks is that the staff is attentive, but perhaps a little too hovering during dinner service for smaller parties. For example, our table of 2 had 2 servers alternating floating by to check if things were well at 10 minute intervals each; we ended up getting checked on every 5 minutes because they were alternating. This would probably be fine for a larger table, but for a small quiet 3 course dinner not lasting more than an hour and half, a bit distracting. I found it funny and entertaining but someone else may not, especially if in the middle of a long, intimate dinner conversation. Luckily, my husband and I are past the talking period- we just look at each other and grunt. Strangely, their lunch service in comparison gives an entirely different feel. One server takes the order, brings the food, and the table is left alone for a good 20 minutes- half hour. Tips- Wednesday nights, they have a wine special. Many marked bottles are 30% off, some even more. Also, the space accommodates for walk-ins. I think there are different promotions for different days of the week. If someone does a lot of eating/drinking in the San Diego area, it may make sense to look into an Ohana card (I don't know if it's really called that, but it's a points reward card for dining at Cohn Restaurant establishments, which are mostly in the San Diego area). If one wants to sit in the outdoor lanai, one should pick seating under the wooden trellis (but one table in from the edge of the shelter), because those Maui showers come and go quickly. One shouldn't need to get wet or move if seated in a protected area outside. The rain would go quickly.
(4)Andrew L.
Came here for brunch and sat outside to enjoy the magnificent view of the golf course! Ordered the loco loco and the portuguese sausage. The food surprisingly tasted better than we had expected. The wait staff was friendly and attentive. Overall, great dining experience for our family!
(5)Ann E.
Favorite restaurant for this time in Maui. We went there 2 times! Truly the best huevos rancheros I've had, oddly found in Maui. I lived near SD near some of the best mexican food and I really enjoyed their carne asada version. The spanish rice was on point, the filet mignon was used for the asada an the tostada was crispy. No calories spared, totally had to go back again. Dont miss the pineapple upside down cake either. Also had the kalua pig quesidilla which was amazing too. Its on a golfcourse so a nice change of pace. Really worth going to
(4)Jamielynn S.
Great happy hour menu and pricing!!! Pineapple upside down cake and apple banana lumpia were incredible!!! Overlooks the golf course for a beautiful view while dining!
(4)Wendy T.
Pineapple Grill has fantastic specials every night of the week! On top of that, the first seating each night (by 6pm) has a $39 3 course menu. We were going to order that, but when we showed up, the hostess said there was a bar menu special: 50% off almost all the pupu's on the bar menu if we seated at the bar or patio. It was a beautiful day, so we sat on the patio and ordered: - Truffle fries - Kahlua pork quesadilla: must order! - Pork hash spring rolls: very good! - Skewer trio w/shrimp, chicken, beef: was good, but nothing special or unique. - Butter lettuce cups w/chicken: amazing! On top of that, we had a Cohn Restaurant Group coupon for a free dessert (we got the upside down pineapple cake - to die for). We walked out stuffed for $36. Amazing deal for Pineapple Grill!
(5)Wendy K.
Possibly my favorite dinner the whole week we were in Maui! We made a reservation, though it turned out not to be necessary, as there were plenty of open tables when we went on a Tues. evening. I ordered: - Pistachio & Wasabi Pea Crusted Rare Ahi Steak with coconut scented "forbidden" rice, roasted Hamakua mushrooms, wasabi-soy butter (from their website) - Bodega Norton (Argentina) Malbec The ahi steak was perfectly cooked. Great sear on the outside, perfectly pink in the middle. Could taste the pistachio and wasabi, and they complemented the tuna nicely. Oh, the coconut scented "forbidden" rice -- mouth-wateringly good! Since we told them it was our honeymoon, they gifted us a free dessert: Maui Gold Pineapple Upside Down Cake Oh my. It was AMAZING. Flavors worked perfectly together. If I weren't in such a nice restaurant, I would have licked the plate clean. The waiter was friendly and patient -- didn't rush us and always kept our water glasses full. The only con? It was hard to find the restaurant on the golf course, since their location didn't show up correctly in Google Maps. Hopefully this will get corrected so that others can easily find and enjoy The Pineapple Grill as much as we did. We'd definitely return next time we're in Maui.
(5)Michelle A.
Where are you CJ? Take us back to this gorgeous place. I have only had one type of breakfast in HI, this including visiting Maui about 10 times and also got "Maui-ed" there and living on Kauai for a year, Oahu, Kona, Hawaii. "Two eggs fried very soft, extra Portuguese sausages and 2 scoops of rice, a side of red papayas and pineapple" That's it! It's my favorite breakfast and I just don't know how to deviate from this habit. :) It was the unbelievable view and my favorite scent from the sugar cane fields that drifts across our open aired table right on the front deck over looking the golf course that will remain in my memories. The kids loved their macadamia pancakes with strawberries extra homemade whip cream on top. CJ what did you have? LOL Take me away.................
(5)Eric D.
Good food - Nice waiter - a bit expensive
(4)Chad A.
Pretty average overall. We sat inside at a table looking out over the tennis courts. During the day this is a nice view, but as soon as sun set the glass essentially became a mirror (no city lights to overlook) so we basically stared at ourself. Ha. We ordered the mahi mahi and the special seared scallops. The mahi was a bit bland, but was well cooked. The scallops were good and tasted fresh. We finished with the pineapple upside down cake, which was the main reason we came here. I was really disappointed with it and think its a bit over-hyped. The pineapple was not fresh and difficult to cut with a fork, it's a thin slice so ended up tearing apart the cake. We are surrounded by fresh pineapple everywhere we go, how is it lacking on this cake?? Maybe we just had an off night?
(3)Billy N.
Great food at a beautiful location. We had the Mac and cheese with truffles that was just ok but the chicken and filet were outstanding. Brussel sprouts were unusually great. I would highly recommend to anyone playing the bay course or staying at the ritz to head over there for dinner.
(5)Rose G.
My husband and I were excited to dine here after everyone in our resort told us it would be great. Maybe they have a deal with them? Because, in a word, we were immediately underwhelmed. Maybe it's because we're spoiled by NYC restaurants but I was not impressed by the meal here. An ahi tuna was covered in chunks of pistachios, which just lodged in my teeth without adding any flavor. Maybe finely ground would have been better? Service was pretty lame - perhaps because we got a trainee. We skipped dessert because it took them too long to get back to our table. To add insult to injury, by the time we got back to the hotel, my husband started getting nauseous and then his stomach was cramping. Later that night, he began getting sick: food poisoning. We had to cancel our scuba trip this morning and he's been stuck in bed since. I called the restaurant to let them know. No immediate apology, but the owner called hours later to let us know he had tested everything which had come back clean and by the way food poisoning takes 8-9 hours to attack. If you've ever had food poisoning, you know that it can come on almost immediately. Thanks for nothing Pineapple Grill. Would have loved if you could own up to a mistake. Maybe stick to the bar if you decide to go here. The wine list is decent. UPDATE (9/1): The group that owns this restaurant contacted me after this Yelp review to apologize for our experience. They also decided to refund our meal after all, which I was most appreciated of given the experience.
(1)Jessica M.
I came here twice on my trip. The first time for dinner and it was really great. Food and service were thoroughly enjoyable. Actually their pina colada is kinda incredible. A must try if you're a fan of the drink! But I was so full by the end of the meal, I could not order their famous pineapple upside down cake. The second time I stopped by just to try this and ended up getting lunch which was really awful. The gazpacho soup I got was inedible and the crab cakes were mediocre. Really disappointed with this visit even though I was able to get my pina colada (still delicious) and the cake (which was also good). Overall, very mixed. Best bet is to stop by for dinner and don't forget to get the pina colada!!!
(3)Andrea H.
Sure, you may not have to drink to have a good time, but it sure does help sometimes. My dinner at Pineapple Grill would have been one of those times for many different reasons. My bf's fam and I headed out to our last dinner on Maui. We were not a drinking crowd that night, and kind of on a budget, so needless to say, we weren't in an ordering frenzy. Don't get me wrong, my mouth was watering when I saw the cheese plate and port suggestion, but it it just wasn't in the cards that night. We all decided to have the farmer's chop salad. My bf's dad and grandma had the monchong, my bf had the ono special and I couldn't resist the foie gras special. The salad was refreshing, but I found it to be lacking in flavor. There were only 2 cherry tomatoes and a sprinkling of diced beets, which were really the highlights of the salad. The rest was good, but the salad was not really a standout. The bread served before the meal was very good, however, perfectly doughy goodness. My foie gras on Hawaiian sweet bread was very good, but I felt like the diced pineapple and mango took away from the flavor instead of complimenting it. My bf's ono was light and gingery with a rich bacon flavored orzo. It was a very good dish at the beginning, but they tried to serve the fish seared, which came out with the appearance of being more undercooked toward the middle than seared. I haven't seen too many places that sear white fish. Perhaps it just doesn't sear well. My bf's dad was unhappy with his monchong. He found the dish to be bland and boring. I steered away from that dish to begin with because it sounded like it would be that way. Our server was friendly and went into a lot of detail when explaining the menu, but after seeing that we wouldn't be drinking or ordering multiple courses, we didn't see much of him. In fact, he never came by to check on us after each course was served, instead, just came by to clear the plates several minutes after we had finished. I realize that we probably weren't the server's most lucrative table of the evening, but for an upscale restaurant and for the reputation, I expected better service. I guess the crumbs on the table when we were seated should have been a clue. Bottom line, there are much better places to dine on Maui. I will chose one of those places next time.
(3)Thomas A.
Service is always the best. The PG Colada is a classic. And the cuisine has always been inventive and tasty.
(5)David W.
We went at lunchtime and enjoyed the view along with some cool Maui Brewing Company ales and lagers. My son enjoyed his fish and chips, though they were just ordinary. We also liked the Asian chicken salad, but found a bug in it, making everyone a bit queasy. The Duck spring rolls were good, though. We went for the pineapple upside down cake per the yelp reviews, and it was really good, in a fancy way, with a nice scoop of ice cream and interesting toasted coconut strands. Still, not as good as mom's (then again, is that ever the case?!).
(2)Howard G.
The food is exceptionally good, comfortable upscale atmosphere and mixed service. We started at the bar with calamari and chicken satay, and both were tasty. Main courses of seared ahi and seafood bouillebase were each outstanding. Pineapple upside down cake lived up to its reputation as a don't miss dessert.
(4)Catherine A.
Delicious food and wonderfully friendly staff! Try it, you'll like it!
(4)Olga T.
We dined at Pineapple Grill twice during our stay in Maui. The ambiance, food and attentive staff are surely not to be missed. This was my second favorite restaurant after Mama's Fish House. A little hard to find, as this restaurant is tucked away at the end of a windy road on the Ritz property. I would highly highly recommend!!! We loved it. Everything we had here was delicious. Top Pick for Maui and close by if you're staying at Kaanapali beach!!!
(4)Jack F.
Loved it!
(5)Laura H.
Loved this place so much, we went back for lunch the next day! We had an amazing meal, the wait staff was incredibly attentive, and the pineapple upside down cake is to die for! Oh, and the view of Kapalua is incredible. We went back for lunch on their 1/2 price bottle of wine day and it's a steal! We got a bottle of Camus Conundrum for $28 which is only about $10 more than what we get it for at home so it's a steal. Truly wonderful restaurant and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Maui. Worth the drive!
(5)Warhorse B.
Pretty darn good! Didn't have anything I disliked...we ate there twice and watched an NFL game on Sunday in the bar. They have a lot of TV's so that worked out:) There was live music on Friday night, which was kind of cool. Burgers are huge, I had filet mignon, which had a good charbroil taste but still cooked perfectly on the inside. We also had the seafood pasta, which was really good (I love white sauce).
(4)Dyan J.
While the food was good (my husband had the New York steak and I had fish) I'm writing about my experience of the evening. We were greeted by a very friendly lovely lady who took us to our table. Our waitress, Samira, was great. We weren't sure about the wine and she graciously brought us three samples which we blind tasted before we were told which ones we were sampling - and it was fun (unlike our experience a few nights before at the Banyan Tree). She personally replaced the beige napkins with black ones because we were wearing black - a first for us. After the entree she told us they had decaf French press coffee which thrilled us. She really felt strongly about the pineapple upside down cake even tho we were leaning towards the chocolate dessert and she was right. It was awesome. As we left, the manager asked how we enjoyed our meal in a very warm and genuine way. I'd return.
(4)Matt R.
Just ok. Nothing here was all that spectacular, even the pineapple upside down cake - it was just too overpowered by the sauce and the icecream on top to even realize it had a piece of pineapple on it.
(3)swimmer h.
Very good but pricey. They have early bird specials and daily specials that make this place a better value. $40 for a 3 course with coffee. You get wine too on Mondays. My value wild NZ salmon was cooked perfectly!! With lap cheong and chard, only a little salty. Not on the water, but you should stop here for a Neal if you're here in Kapalua.
(5)Safford B.
We came to the Pineapple Grill during our stay at a villa in Kapalua. Our expectations were kind of low, given that it is a resort restaurant. However, we were pleasantly surprised. We started with Hawai'ian sangria, which was really good. We skipped over the appetizers and went straight into the entrees. Hands down, the ahi steak was the best. It had a pistachio and wasabi pea crust, and was served with roasted mushrooms. The ahi was of great quality, and was a pretty large portion. My wife had the macadamia nut-crusted mahi mahi, which was also good, but we both agreed that the ahi was better. My mother-in-law tried the nightly special (swordfish), which was artfully prepared. Swordfish can often be tough, but this cut was cooked to perfection. We did not have issues with the service, so that may be luck of the draw, or could have something to do with the time of day. We went pretty late in the evening, well after sundown, so there were definitely fewer patrons in the restaurant.
(4)Hai T.
Was recommended and highly 'tooted' by the folks that we went zip lining with. Definitely a disappointment. The best thing we ate were the fries. It's a 1 rating only because I can't leave it blank!I
(1)lindsay b.
Great service, but the food is disgusting. Got the huevos and everything was super old. The salsa tasted rotten, the rice and beans hard as a rock. No one was in the restaurant and it was super sketchy. Def pass this shit hole.
(2)Dan G.
Pineapple grill is located in the clubhouse of Kapalua's bay course. View overlooks the tennis courts and golf course. We had a great meal here and the best dessert we can remember in years. We started with a chopped salad of bacon, blue cheese, local greens, green beans in a light tropical fruit vinaigrette and seared wasabi crusted Ahi sashimi. Both were very tasty and the Ahi was perfectly done and very fresh. Our waiter David was timely and helpful with suggestions. On his recommendation my wife got the special locally caught fish and really liked it. I had grilled miso marinated King salmon atop buckwheat noodles which was good as well. The Pineapple upside down cake with toasted coconut slivers and coconut ice cream with a rum sauce started an ongoing debate of whether that was the best dessert we've had. Unresolved situation there, but treat yourself to this decadent treat and continue said debate. Stellar service, great food and fair prices. Do not miss out on that dessert. Call it Four and a half stars.
(4)Joanna P.
Went here on my last night in Maui. It was the best meal of the entire trip. Had the sangria, which was a welcome change from the piña coladas and lava flows I had all week. The bread and aioli was amazing. We started with the spring rolls. I then had the filet served medium and my boyfriend had the short ribs. My steak was AMAZING. One of the top three filets I've ever had. His short ribs were good but not what he was expecting as they were not Korean style. We ended our meal with their famous pineapple upside down cake with macadamia nut ice cream. Our meal and service was top notch. Would defiantly go back on my next trip to Maui!
(5)Molly T.
Difficult place to find if you are relying on Google map. Try calling ahead to get directions. Highlights: Great location. Great view. Pistachio & Wasabi Pea Crusted Rare Ahi Steak was the best!!! 5/5 Asian Braised Short Ribs were tasty! 4/5 Delicious Pineapple Upside Down Cake. 4/5 Tip: Try to get here for the sunset. Things to work on: Fair service-Reserved a table for 4 through Opentable. Hostess did not check me in after reminding her to do so. Opentable emailed me and gave me a 'no-show'. Our waitress was slow. We hardly saw her after our orders were put in. On her recommendation, we ordered 2 of the special of the day which was the opakapaka. Flavor was great but the fish was overcooked. She described it as light and flaky. It was not even close. In hindsight, we should have said something. However, our waitress was hard to track down. Service 2/5. I would say that this place really is a 3.5/5. It was lacking good service.
(4)Vlad M.
The view this place has is amazing and the food is pretty good as well.
(4)Anna B.
Must try the pineapple upside down cake! Went here for brunch and for dinner. Both meals were good, but the pineapple upside down cake was definilty one of the tastiest deserts I have tried in a very long time!
(4)Sandra P.
We went to the Pineapple Grill in Kapalua last Thursday night. All I can say is it was fantastic!! We each started out with the Maui Farmers Chopped Salad which was very fresh and absolutely GREAT!! I had the Monchong which was excellent and my boyfriend had the special of Ono and he was bowled over. Wow, was it great! The meals were served by a really super waitress and we were lucky enough to get a table by the window. We couldn't pass up dessert (sadly, can we ever??) and we split the pineapple upside-down cake with macadamia nut ice cream, which the waitress said was their specialty. She wasn't kidding..it was one of those "memorable desserts". Aside from it being off the beaten path and a little hard to find in the little "subculture" that is Kapalua, you won't be disappointed in the Pineapple Grill!
(5)David T.
We live in Kapalua and must tell you that the food, service & ambiance at Pineapple Grill are all perfect. We love this restaurant and are never disappointed. We take all our visitors here! We had a terrible experience at The Plantation House here in Kapalua and The Pineapple Grill saved the evening. What wonderful people at Pineapple Grill and fabulous food - high end food and reasonable prices.
(5)Dylan F.
My family and I visited the restaurant on a Thursday night and were seated relatively quickly. Waitress was rather unconcerned with taking our order and only after we waved her down did we actually get her over to the table. Started with a butternut squash soup, that had been microwaved ( plate was scalding hot and soup was lukewarm). Also started with the sashimi, which turned out to be far from the elaborate description in the menu. Lobster risotto special and scallops also failed to meet the expectations created by the elaborate expectations and lofty price tags. Overall a very negative experience and will not visit again.
(1)Rob G.
Had two meals here on a recent business trip. One was at the bar solo, and the other with clients. The first nite I went with the 12oz prime rib special that the bartender talked me into, the brussel sprouts, and the Kula Spinach salad. In reverse order, the salad was one of the best salads I've ever had. It was AMAZING! The spinach was fresh, the goat cheese that was wrapped in macadamian nuts to-die-for, and pineapple dressing they was delicious. I cleaned the plate. I was a bit disappointed in the prime rib, but it was edible. It was a bit fatty on the outsides, and the middle part which should be super-tender was chewy. Flavor was okay, but not a top tier prime rib by any means. The mashed potatoes and steamed carrots that came with it were BO-RING. However, the BRUSSEL SPROUTS were the best thing I ate on my trip. Absolutely AMAZING! They char them perfectly, the sprouts are cooked well, and the soy-hoisin sauce with bits of portuguese sausage (??) they put on it was awesome. I've thought about those brussel sprouts in the days since.
(4)Alex H.
The only reason its not one star is that the food was cooked well... translation it was edible. However the dining experience was far from pleasant. The food was bland. The dishes did not contain the described flavors and on top of that lacked any salt and pepper. We had the manila clams with black bean butter sauce (no black bean flavor), lobster bisque (not coconut nor lobster taste, just cream filler) macadamia crusted mahi mahi (no curry or nut flavor), tuna steak (cooked to specification but again under-seasoned), and the pineapple upside down cake. The best thing was the dessert but it was not good enough to save the meal. Note the dessert was topped with this terrible looking "edible" shredded coconut. With $40 entrees we left feeling totally riped off (total bill including tip no drinks $150). The service was just ok.
(2)Jhunn T.
We went here for a quick dinner, it's kind of far from where we are staying but i heard good about it so we went ahead and go there. The receptionist seat us in the outside patio it was covered but still exposed in the side, and it was raining hard yesterday. But We have no choice because they want us to wait for 30-40 minutes more to be seated inside, so for short we took the outside patio location. The place is busy. The servers were so helpful and cheerful but they re trying t o tell us its is a crazy evening a lot of people came. and we have no reservation. The food is Pricey! The selections are limited like the beef skewers taste like Thai food style very tasty the beef is soft, my overall experience is good.
(4)Sheri L.
We always come by here for their truffle fries and a few cocktails. Staff is friendly and the food is yummy. Reasonably priced considering the quality and the area. Pineapple upside down cake is delish!
(5)Vida A.
Thursday are the day to go for 50% bar menu. Food is ok, views are to die for. Kapalua views are beautiful and so is the bar area. Drinks are yummy too.
(3)Cherylle Q.
We stayed at the Ritz and took Kapalua's complimentary shuttle to go to dinner so we could enjoy a bottle of wine without having to worry about driving anywhere - so if you're staying in Kapalua, be sure to take advantage of it! Go during sunset and request a window seat when you make the reservation - beautiful views! The night we went they had a special for Prime Rib, so we both had that as our entree (we needed a meaty since we've been having so much seafood) and it was very juicy, fresh from Maui Cattle, Co. Save room for dessert and make sure to order the Pineapple Upsidedown Cake - it's delicious!
(4)Lisa B.
Absolutely awful experience. Waiter came to our table to take our order & settle our check. The Coke I was brought did not have any carbonation. My husband ordered a Caesar Salad and took two bites before sliding it to the side. Our waiter never returned, so when someone came to clear the dishes, he never once questioned why the salad hadn't been touched or the drink. We had to tell him... The best part, he didn't believe us! Told us he'd have to 'check' on our feedback. Still have yet to see our waiter. He finally came to the table with our entree silverware. One of the forks had rice stuck to it, not clean! Never once did he ask how the appetizers were. Didn't speak actually. When our entrees came, they were placed on the table. Didn't ask if we needed anything. Never once were we checked on. After piling the plates on the side of the table, our waiter finally returned. Still didn't ask about our meal! We were highly disappointed to say the least!
(1)Ryder S.
First, note that the map displayed on Yelp as of 2/2010 is wrong on this location of Pineapple Grill. The street is right, but it is at the end of that street about a half mile along the road, NOT right at the junction of Kapalua Drive and Office. We went for dinner there with the family (4 adults and 1 child). The ladies split the King Salmon meal. They were quite pleased. My father-in-law had the clams and linguine and said it was too salty. I had the seared Ahi over a black rice with a coconut type sauce. It was excellent. The Ahi had a strong crust of spices and seasoning that made it firm on top, but they accompanied the coconut sauce nicely. I cleaned my plate. My daughter had the macaroni and cheese which was uninspired (compared to David Paul's Island Grill which did an amazing macaroni and cheese). That said, they had steamed Manila clams on the menu with a fancy preparation and my daughter asked for the clams, but prepared only with garlic and butter. The accommodated the request and the clams were fine (though she noted that the clams at Blue Water Grill in SoCal are better). The ladies also ordered salads which were not drenched in dressing much to their satisfaction. The highlight for the night was the famous Pineapple Upside Down Cake. It was amazing and worth all the hype. There is a lovely rum sauce they smother the cake in, and then the top it with a Macadamia nut ice cream. It is topped a sweet filo dough that has been shredded to look like hair (and serves little purpose that I can tell in adding taste to the dessert). Both the ladies were Pineapple cake connoisseurs and I they were quite pleased. It is possible to split that dessert if you have two people with smaller appetites because the portion is a good size. Service was acceptable, but not stellar. Our waiter was pleasant knew the menu, but the food was slow to arrive, a coffee for one of our party was forgotten and took an additional five minutes to show up, and we ended up in a near tussle with a waitress over drawing the blinds up and blinding a member of our part. Take note: consider the location of the sun when taking a seat and if you don't want the sun in your eyes at sunset, ask to be seated away from the windows. Attire was pretty casual. I have heard great things about breakfast here, but have not been myself.
(4)Rick N.
Eh. On all counts. Shrimp fettuccine - so unmemorable I have now forgotten it 2 weeks later when I sat down to finish the review...Oh, yeah - expense and one of the blandest dishes I ate the entire week- yet paid nearly $5 with a glass of wine - quite unacceptable - really not worth the out of the way location unless you are stuck there at Kapalua. Food was all but thrown at us and the over the top cheezy Halloween decor should have set us off as to the caliber of "Foodie" they cater to.
(1)Melanie D.
1 and 1/2 stars. While staying at The Ritz Carlton, my friend and I decided to schlep over to The Pineapple Grill via the cushy resort van. It was an easy schlep. After reading some great reviews on Yelp, we were looking forward to a satisfying meal. We were wrong to expect that. Upon walking into the place, we were greeted with the smell of moth balls. Yes, moth balls. And maybe a little cleaning detergent. It felt suffocating and I immediately lost my appetite, but we were there so we were committed to dinner. Also, my friend did not seem to notice the stench, so I thought maybe I was being dramatic. Also, we were def the youngest peeps in the place by about 50 years. We were promptly greeted by a very friendly waitress and we both ordered the 'Three Bean Soup' and 'Spinach and Goat Cheese Salad.' Additionally, I ordered a glass of pinot noir. We noticed that the tables around us had bread, and we hoped for some ourselves. Our soups came first and, much to my chagrin and my friend's pleasure, the three bean soup came with a lot of ham in a ham based broth. I don't eat meat. When I first mentioned it to the gentleman filling my water, he retorted, "It's PORTUGUESE three bean soup." Well, ok then. I guess I will give up my vegetarianism because this is Portuguese three bean soup. WTF dude. I was clearly asking for a replacement. The manager was nearby and quickly swooped in, offering to replace the meat stew with some lobster bisque (ok, ok so I eat fish). My friend began eating her three bean soup, which was disappointingly served cold. And the lobster bisque was served luke warm, which was particularly bad for this fishy, creamy offshoot of a traditional bisque, with coconut milk. Two misses for the soup course, for sure! The salads came, complete with standard Hawaiian fried goat cheese and more salad dressing that I have ever seen in one place in my life. And my friend's dish had a mountain of onions, while mine barely had any. Oh - and THEN our bread came. With my wine. Which is one of my pet peeves - just don't start prepping my food until I've had my wine for a moment! We couldn't finish either of our plates, so we politely asked for the check and headed out with grumbling tummies. The only reasons they don't get 1 star are because it was pretty clean, the waitress was nice, the late dinner rolls were hot and because we took the hotel shuttle back with the cutest old couple ever who love the pineapple upside down cake so much that they had to tell us all about it. Moral of the story? Avoid The Pineapple Grill.
(2)Andrea D.
I planned my wedding from 4500 miles away, and somehow ended up with the most perfect reception dinner at Pineapple Grill. (Well, I had done a little research first.) We had 11 guests, so we reserved a semi-private dining area. Everything was excellent. All of our guests loved the decor, the food, and those that drink loved the mai tais! (Those that don't drink were really throwing back the non-alcoholic pina coladas!) I had a swordfish special that was phenomenal. My husband had a great cut of steak, perfectly cooked and served with a generous helping of the truffle mac-n-cheese... He says the mac was a little overrated, but still good. We were so full, but since it was our wedding day the server brought us a pineapple upside down cake... Which is definitely worth every bit of praise it receives! It truly was "to die for." I highly recommend Pineapple Grill... If not for the dinner, at least get the cake. Seriously.
(5)Stephen C.
Beautiful restaurant right on the Kapula golf course. The ambience and great food makes for a wonderful dinner. We sat on the deck and saw double rainbows after light showers passed by. Gotta to have their upside down pineapple cake!
(5)E S.
We found this place on yelp and the reviews are decent, but I didn't think the quality of the food was all that great. Plus it's very expensive, for the 2 of us, we spent $200, with an appetizer (clams), 2 entrees (ahi tuna, steak), and the upside down pineapple cake. Oh, and 2 glasses of wine. Still a bit pricey for my taste, and the food wasn't spectacular. Would've rather gone somewhere else.
(3)Keith D.
We heard very good reviews and decided to give it a try .... Bottom line.... it probably ls as good as most say ... But we had one of those inevitable experiences where very little went right with our meal. That happens now and again... Not a huge deal. However, it was the service that ruined our experience... run or ask to be reseated If you are seated where you are being served by a psychotic looking guy with slicked backed hair cropped half way up his head (think One flew over the Cuckoo's nest), who seems to be in constant state of panic, thinks dropping dishes on your table to wrong person( really, did he think I ordered chicken strips and my 6 yr old ordered the $40 crab special) and running off to do the same to other diners resembles quick and efficient service, etc... It actually became a bit of a laughing matter amongst the patrons seated in our section Again... Run or asked be reseated of you see this waiter.....You'll be glad you did.
(2)Robert M.
We loved the location of this restaurant. Beautiful view and atmosphere. I had the ahi tuna entree that was very good. My husband had the Ono and enjoyed it.(You can get discounted gift cards at the Costco on Maui; you save $20!)
(4)Michael K.
The space is beautifully lit and elegantly decorated. We were ushered to a quiet corner table with a panoramic view of an illuminated-but-deserted outdoor tennis court. The server was friendly one minute, and surly the next, which was disarming. The dishes were beautifully plated, and would do any food photo stylist proud, but did not taste as good as they looked. I had the coconut lobster bisque, which was priced at $10, plus $6 additional = $16.00 if you wanted a tiny garnish of actual lobster meat added to the dish. It was poured from a little teapot at the table--a nice touch--but was bland and tasteless. I found myself reaching for the salt and pepper shakers, something I rarely, if ever, do in a restaurant. However, the homemade, warm rolls with butter were very nice, and I got a refill on the basket. My entrée was pistachio & wasabi pea crusted ahi tuna ($38), which I ordered rare, of course. The seared crust was good, but it was too cold in the middle, and a bad cut, stringy with connective tissue. I did not enjoy it, and probably should have sent it back. My wife got roasted opah (moonfish) over truffled mashed potatoes, which was a much better dish.. Dessert was an individual lilik'oi (passion fruit) cheesecake, which was OK, but way too sweet for me. Overall, the place was inconsistent. You might find it wonderful, or a pretentious miss. Sorry, best I can give it is 3 stars.
(3)A A.
I can't even remember the last time I gave a place a 1-star review, but yes, this place was that bad. Ordered a $40 plate of fish that was so overly seasoned I couldn't even finish it. The weird purple showstring that came with it tasted horrible, couldn't finish it either. Ordered some sort of ground pork with lettuce leaves and it was so salty I couldn't manage more than a few bites. Finally, we found actual chunks, yes chunks, of rock salt in our salad! Seriously? Everything was nearly inedible. The food was bad enough but the high prices just made it worse.
(1)Connie S.
Chose to have breakfast here because of all the rave reviews. We were very disappointed, didn't live up to the reviews at all.
(2)Teresa N.
this place was ridiculously delicious! it's an american twist on hawaiian food. (and others) they provide big portions, which i am a fan of. there's also a view of the mountains and tennis courts if you get there early enough.
(4)Kathleen R.
Nasty. Cafeteria style food. Lots of tasteless fried food. Long dark hair in salad - no extra charge.
(1)Soo K.
I'm a fan of this place. I try to go to the Pineapple Grill at least once every time I'm on Maui. This past trip I made it there twice. Yes the food is pricey but they have great happy hour (Thursday, Fri and Sat) when all the bar food is half off. Ordered a variety of pupus at the bar, including the Ahi tacos. I'm wasn't a fan of ahi to begin with but these tacos won me over. The food is delicious and I've yet to be disappointed eating there. Second time we went, we went on wine Wednesday to take advantage of half off select wine bottles. Had great wine, delicious fresh fish (mon chong - I'm sure I'm misspelling....) and yummy sorbet. Man those sorbets are yummy!! If you're not looking to shell out a ton of dough, go during one of their happy hours. It's worth the trip to Kapalua.
(4)j h.
Came here for a nice dinner during our stay in Maui. Loved the attitude of this place, very laid back/relaxed, but with fine food. Drinks were nice and strong. We started off with the clams in butter sauce; damn that was so good. I would drink the broth if I could. And for entrees, my friend ordered the bouillabasse, and I ordered the pork porterhouse. Both dishes were very tasty. The bouillabasse had a nice light flavor and was full of seafood. My porterhouse was so large, I barely took a few bites and was full; it made a great sandwich for breakfast the next morning! Pineapple cake was good, but alittle too sweet. I wouldn't rave about it so much as other yelpers do. Overall a great place to have a nice quality dinner in West Maui!
(4)Kristen L.
Not bad. Set on a golf course. A little nicer than the average island joint. French toast was delish. Tennis court and golf course view, with ocean visible too.
(4)David C.
We had a very nice meal at the Pineapple Grill. It was ourselves and another couple. We got a nice appetizer sampler for the table. I had the seared ahi which you can't really go wrong with in Hawaii. My wife had the mahi mahi which was also pretty good. It was close to the Ritz where we were staying with free shuttle service, so that was a plus on Maui. I was really pleased with everything. As a foodie, I wouldn't say it was the best place I have ever eaten, but it was a solid meal that left everyone satisfied.
(3)Sara P.
This was a great recommendation and I'm so glad we followed it on our trip to Maui. Our meal at the Pineapple Grill was one of the best we had. We came for lunch on a beautiful day and sat outside, but really, the entire restaurant is gorgeous and you can't go wrong with any seat. The service is friendly and laid back and very attentive. Since we came for lunch, we had more non-seafood items on the menu than if we'd come for dinner. We started with crispy fried onion rings - delicious! My husband had the fish n' chips, and I had the maui beef burger with cheddar cheese. both were delicious. they each came with a side of coleslaw that was crunchy and topped with sliced pineapple. the prices are reasonable - $11 each for the burger and the fish and chips. overall, a great meal. i've heard their dinners are even better so i highly recommend it.
(5)Michael P.
Family stayed at the Ritz for a week last month and we managed to eat dinner here THREE nights! This place was amazing. The bar serves the best truffle french fries I've ever had. The pineapple upside down cake is by far the best original dessert I've ever had; period. Amazing
(5)Lewis C.
Fantastic place to have breakfast - recently added. The dining room looks out over the golf course and tennis courts. Big selection of dishes to choose from. Some traditional, some more creative. We had waffles, eggs, sausage, omlettes, fruit - and everything was very very tasty and freshly prepared. Kahlua pork with eggs and potatoes was a massively popular hit. And their interpretation of huevos rancheros was worth the price of admission alone. They interlaced eggs, cheese, beans, salsa and crispy round fried tortillas into a vertical stack that looked as appealing as it tasted. I didn't order that dish, but I ate quite a bit of it as I was hit by a major case of "food envy" when it arrived at the table. The service was very attentive and the prices were fair. This would be one of my top choices for an all around good breakfast in West Maui.
(4)Jesse R.
Great restaurant! A bit pricy for the food portions. Great ambience.
(4)Tom M.
The food and service was excellent. Nice views we had a party of 5 adults and 2 kids. We were greeted by ever staff member we passed. waitress very nice blond lady(did not get name) kept everything moving even the bus boy would ask if evything was ok and did we need anything every time he cleared somthing from the table. Had the Monchong(local fish) what ever you do dont miss the pinapple up side down cake with dark rum carmel sauce with macadime nut ice cream topped with toasted coconut .
(5)Kelli M.
+ The best mahi I've ever had; it's served with a mango salsa, all over mashed purplish potatoes that are kind of sweet. + Excellent wine! + Beautiful views + I managed to eat here 3 times during my week in Maui. + When I rate other places on Yelp this is
(5)qirk z.
Other than the upside-down pineapple cake, this place is just like any other semi-upscale American restaurant. The pineapple upside-down cake was AWESOME. I had an entree which I will refrain from reviewing, the u-d.p.c. outweighs the meal.
(3)Cut Y.
I can't decide between 2 or 3 stars for this place. Maybe a 3 because overall the food didn't try to eat me but 2 because of the mood it left me in. We had Pistachio-Wasabi Crusted Rare Ahi - the caramelized pineapple tastes like it came out of a can. Maybe they should changed the menu to grilled pineapple - would have added more to that dish. The tuna was decent but no better or worse than we've had in 4 other places on Maui. The Maui farmer's chop salad was better - great blue cheese flavor. The lobster bisque was just OK. I ordered a rare bone-in ribeye that came out maybe medium rare - but had no flavor. Not sure how that was possible but I still have some in the fridge from 3 days ago if you want to finish it. I never leave a steak on my plate but this one was worse than any I do at home. For the dessert, they really push the pineapple upside down cake, but having had 50 of these in my lifetime, I don't see how it could really be that much better, so I ordered the banana bread pudding. For comparison, take a cheap car sponge, soak it in car soap and add a touch of vanilla flavoring and you'd have something close to what I tasted. Bad move, I should have had the pineapple upside down cake. I was told I should have sent it back but live and learn, I guess. Regardless, even if that's not your top dessert, shouldn't it still be tasty considering the prices and your reputation? The service was great, no complaints - our waitress tried hard and was attentive. The music might make some of you nauseous. Just bad music that did not help salvage the meal in any way. Wasn't Hawaiian music, was like bad slow Sinatra copy cats or something. That and my view of the lighted tennis court left something to be desired (as someone else noted, no one was playing). Maybe the golfing is better...
(2)Linda D.
Went here for breakfast after reading publicity that they were newly open in the AM. The restaurant was empty. Service was good. Coffee was good . Food was awful. Cold potatoes and barely warm eggs benedict. Will not return.
(1)Amol P.
absolute must try is the pineapple upside down cake. Service was friendly. we also had the award winning kona lobster coconut bisque soup that was delectable and for entree we had the fish of the day which turned out to be a snapper that was flaky, mild and rich in flavor
(4)John D.
This place is beautiful and separately enough fromt he touristy areas that you really get a "destination" experience. The food rivals Spago but at a more favorable price, thus the 5 stars... Plus great service. The Cohen Group knows what they are doing.
(5)N S.
My wife and I came her e on our honeymoon in Maui. We drove a long way based on the recommendation from Frommers and it was located in a golf course resort off the beaten path. We like the Maui flare including pineapple salad dressing, lavender, and maui onions. I had the New York Strip which was excellent. The ABSOLUTE best part was the side of macaroni and cheese with truffles, unbelievable! Great value for a terrific experience.
(5)Robert S.
Ugh. This had to be the worst service I have had in recent memory. Unfortunately, the manager was not any better than the server. To top it off, the owner was on site and would not listen to our concerns despite our asking. While the food was okay, I will not return as I expect better service for the money. Merrimans or Sansei are better choices in Kapalua.
(1)TD B.
Divine! Even asked the manager over to compliment our waitress. Excellent drinks, delicious steaks and a caprese, my favorite. Not your average Maui views, scenic woodland greenery of Kapalua...exceptional!
(5)April W.
Slightly pricey but good food. But for the price had better meals and better service on Maui.
(3)Craig L.
Good wine list, outstanding fresh fish, steamed clams,lobster bisque and their signature dessert. Excellent service by Rebecca
(4)C. K.
We went here the day before a good friend's wedding. The food was amazing. I had the local swordfish over sweet potatoes with the red curry. It was fantastic, a great mix of sweet, heat, and savory. My wife had the prawns and a salad, both very good. Be sure you save room for dessert. We got the pineapple upside down cake and it was unreal. Fresh pineapple, great cake and a "to die for" caramel sauce. The only reason I didn't give the pineapple grill the full 5 stars is the lack of a nice view. This close to the water it would have been nice to actually see it. But for fine dining on Maui, especially on the north side, the Pineapple Grill is a must.
(4)Andrew P.
So everyone's been raving about the pineapple upside down cake. Being right next door to the Bay Villas, we had to try it one night. We had already had dinner, so we ordered it to go. The service was pleasant, thoughtful and each component was packaged separately. On their own, each component wasn't that impressive, but all put together, it was pretty tasty. $13 tasty? Not quite sure on that end.
(3)Kathy J.
After spending the morning at beautiful Kapalua Beach, we headed over to the Pineapple Grill for lunch. At first we were seated in the outdoor area, but it was too windy and hot there so we requested to be moved indoors. We were then seated at a table that had an amazing view of the grounds including the golf course, tennis courts and the ocean. What a beautiful restaurant! I had read a lot of good things about Chef Ryan Luckey and was very excited to try the food so many have raved about. For our appetizer we ordered the Furikake Crusted Calamari Strips. This is not your typical TGIFriday variety...the calimari strips were thick, breaded with love and cooked to perfection. The only negative was that I wanted more! I ordered the Catch of the Day which was served with local veggies in a peanut thai sauce. It was so delicious I could have licked the plate. Flakey light Mahi Mahi in a rich creamy peanut thai sauce...not your typical combo. It was delicious. My kids had the kids' Mac n Cheese which they both really enjoyed. It was thick, cheesy and obviously not your blue box variety. No offense Kraft. Lol. My hubby ordered a cheeseburger with garlic fries. Who can go wrong with that? The highlight of our meal came in the form of their Tahitian Vanilla Creme Brulee. This hands down was the best Creme Brulee I have ever had. Again, my only complaint was that I wanted more! The Pineapple Grill was one of my favorite places to eat during our week Maui.
(4)Snow P.
The fresh mahi was amazing. And don't forget to get their pineapple upside down cake for dessert!
(5)CB H.
The food was great! While on vacation you often need to compromise locale verses food quality, not at the pineapple grill. My girlfriend considers herself a foodie, and she's been talking about our Ahi diner for the last few nights.
(4)Stephanie W.
The Pineapple Upside-down Cake with Roselani Macadamia Nut Ice Cream is the best I have ever had, ever, and my mom is a superior baker. Thin strands of sugar encrusted phyllo dough are placed on the top of the ice cream scoop, adding a fun and extra crunchiness to the ice cream. Their signature mixed drinks are also excellent.
(5)Erika D.
Breakfast was delicious and the staff was incredibly friendly. They gave us a complimentary Pineapple Upside Down cake and it was amazing.
(4)E S.
Good table service and great dessert but main course service didn't meet expectations (based on comments from friends).
(3)T L.
Here is what Pineapple Grill is good for: Go in, sit on the patio on the bar side, order bar food, grab a drink, enjoy your company. Here is what Pineapple Grill is NOT good for...anything off the dining menu! We ordered a $45 plate of steak with a side of shrimp...inedible. Literally cut into this sorry excuse for meat and could not find one bite that wasnt pure fat. Juicey-awesome-steak-joint this is not. If you hankering for a bevie and want a chill spot to enjoy it, head to Pineapple, but save your $ and stick to the bar food basics!
(2)M S.
I will never understand the fascination with this place. We've been twice. The first time I was amazed at the number of ingredients in each dish.. what happened to quality ingredients prepared simply? This time I was determined to order whatever they were serving that had 5 visible ingredients or less. While service was not a problem in the past, we were not so lucky this time. The dunderhead assigned to our table meandered over after we'd been seated for about 10 minutes - she wasn't busy, appeared to have only 4 tables. She offered the evening special which sounded good - and only 6 visible ingredients! But didn't bother mentioning the price. Did I mention the six ingredients didn't include cherry tomatoes?.. What is it with this chef and cherry tomatoes? 9 out of 10 dishes include cherry tomatoes! ...even the Caesar salad which, historically, is never supposed to have cherry tomatoes. So I'm thinking just a plain grilled filet mignon might be good. . . or the evening's special fish so when dunderhead comes back to the table, I casually mention I don't remember the price of the special, giving her the benefit of the doubt. She tells me, I order it and she goes away...then comes back to tell me she was wrong, it's actually the same price as the filet. So bottom line, she didn't tell me the first time because she didn't know how much it was..but, still, no real problem even though that 6-oz local piece of fish must have come in at around $110 a pound at the pier based on the cooked price!!! So dunderhead asks if we'd like more bread with our entree since we'd enjoyed our nice warm roll with our salad..well, yes, please, shouldn't you just replace it considering we're not halfway through dinner? I order a second glass of wine too. Then I don't know what happened-she took a liking to three women seated nearby and practically sat down to join them for the evening. Fortunately, the runner was very efficient at bringing the rest of our dinner while she stood at the next table and told the guests about growing up on a farm, playing basketball in school, literally, her life story. They didn't appear to know her and seemed a little uncomfortable too, plus they could see me fuming as we sat with our empty plates AND wineglasses..would have had another glass had she had the gumption to at least turn around and look. Finally a busboy from another part of the restaurant happened by and rushed over to clear our table, get more water, etc. Dunder casually looked over her shoulder and continued talking to her table as she fetched dessert menus for us. We were in no mood by then and declined. She prepared checks for the three ladies and us but had to reclaim theirs as they were all wrong...she said, "oops, I screwed up"...and how. . .
(1)Peter G.
My stream of consciousness goes like this....Pineapple Upside Down Cake, Yalumba Vintage Tawny Port, brightest stars I've seen on a clear night reflecting from my girlfriends blue eyes. The Pineapple Upside Down Cake alone is a good enough reason alone to get on a plane and fly to Maui! Oh, and the appetizers and main courses are amazing!
(4)Michelle D.
HIGHLIGHT was the antique port at the end. I asked for Madeira, which they understandably didn't have. The incredibly helpful waiter suggested an antique tawny that was to die for. DISAPPOINTING was overlooking the tennis court. A restaurant with such great food shouldn't be tarnished by the outlandish glare of a tennis court. No one was actually playing, so why waste the energy (and take away from the lovely view) with all those hideous lights? I was tempted to only give 3 stars due to this eyesore, but the food, service, and especially great company wouldn't allow me to give it just an "A Okay". We started with the lobster pot stickers. Yum. I had the Pistachio & Wasabi Pea Crusted Rare Ahi Steak . B/F had the Filet Mignon. The Ahi was mouthwatering. Everything about it was perfect. I wasn't particularly "into" the sauce that came with the filet mignon, but I think that's more me than them. It was a bit too meaty for me, which I am aware sounds hypocritical when one is eating a steak. The steak itself was lovely, though. A word of warning, portions are LARGE. We could not finish our entrees. This didn't stop us from ordering the pineapple upside-down cake which certainly lived up to all the hype.
(4)Helen G.
Although it is hard to pry me away from the water's edge when we're in Maui, we always have a lunch at the Pineapple Grill. The food is excellent and beautifully prepared. Highly recommended!
(5)John T.
Fantastic service and a delicious meal...our best dinner of the trip to Maui. I had a pesto and macadamia nut baked mahi mahi with corn risotto that was absolutely heavenly. The wine selection was superb and the pineapple upside down cake is a must have finisher. Service was A-plus. We will definitely be coming back here on future trips.
(5)Peter J.
Fantastic food and good customer service. I had the Coffee steak and the meat just melted. My wife had the lamb. The upside pineapple cake is fantastic.
(5)Brett P.
The pineapple upside down cake was the best tasting dish I ate all week. The ore-sunset prix fixe menu for $35 is well worth it considering so many other restaurants charge nearly as much for poorly prepared meals with bad service. The Cohns have a handful of good San Diego restaurants and Pineapple Grill adds to the brand.
(5)Stephanie B.
Views are the golf course, instead of a beach, but lovely all the same. Have been twice, most recently in 2/11. Prefer the outside seating, but you can get the same menu out there. Great place to watch the sun go down and have a drink too. More casual feeling outside, but even inside a relaxed ambience. Only 4 stars because I thought the sauce on lamb was too salty and the accompaniments way too sweet. However, the portion was generous and the lamb perfectly cooked. Server was friendly, and we ate on the lower part of the deck.
(4)Debbie A.
We had a wonderful dinner. Everything was outstanding. Including the service from Samira. A must have - their upside down pineapple cake.
(5)Crazy Bernie S.
If you spend any time at all at kapalua and you dont eat at least once at the PG than you have chosen to be among the worlds biggest losers. My party of 3 had the most magnificent meals of the trip there. Any fish dish they offer is great. The short ribs had the most amazing glaze and were the best I've ever had. Then the thing that everyone raves about on yelp. The pineapple upside down cake with macadamia nut ice cream and a coconut cluster "bush" on top. Let's put it this way...if I suddenly lost all feeling from the waist down and needed to somehow replace the Carnal pleasures in life with one thing it would be with the pineapple upside down cake that would be sharing my bed with me.
(5)Sarah T.
Only had pineapple upside down cake but it was soon good. We went right from the beach and were worried we were underdressed but were able to get seated in the bar area. Was a nice end to the day after watching the sunset.
(5)Ron E.
We have eaten here twice since being on Maui and both times they have exceeded expectations. Once for lunch and then another time for dinner. The steak was perfectly cooked. The short ribs were sweet, juicy and very tender. And the salads were great. For lunch the American Waygu burger was amazing. We do plan on one more visit before we leave.
(5)Michael M.
This place was really, really good. They know how to make good food. Good service. The kicker for me was the Pineapple Upside down cake! It was absolutely amazing. My advice, go to the Pineapple Grill.
(4)Kayt B.
Went here for our mini "reception" after getting married on the beach. Excellent view and the best service in Maui. Pricey and worth it. Had some delicous Mahi-Mahi, and the pineapple upside down is the best on the island!! Staff were great balance of attentive and giving space. recommended the best wine, surprisingly not the most expensive. They have a wonderful comprehensive wine selection, make your head spin.
(5)Michael M.
I was told if there was only one night you could eat out then do it here .... I would concur. This place was superb. Make an evening of it. Apps, dinner and finish your meal with cheese and port. It's fabulous. BTW, if you're in Maui during the Mercedes PGA tournament make sure to stop by. Quite the place to be seen or at least I hear.
(5)Audra P.
Both the food and the service were amazing! Samira was a fantastic waitress. She knew every little intricacy about the menu and made phenomenal recommendations. The lobster bisque was just fantastic. The swordfish literally melted in your mouth and the Molokai sweet potatoes were to die for. I travel to Maui every year and will make this one of my yearly stops!
(5)Tim N.
Perhaps we were expecting too much from all the fantastic reviews, but Pineapple Grill didn't blow us away like we were expecting. The view was nice, but marred (we thought) by the tennis courts. Maybe the view on the golf course side is better, though golf greens don't impress me too much. The view of Molokai was really nice, but the view from any of the touristy restaurants in Lahaina is just as good or better. It was a solid, classy dinner. I started with the local Maui salad, and it was quite good with a great mixture of local ingredients. Gerald had the Caesar and was a little miffed that they serve it unassembled, basically a head of romaine on top of Caesar dressing with some tomatoes and croutons on the side. Nice preparation, but difficult to eat and impossible to get the dressing tossed in with the lettuce as a good Caesar should be. I ordered the special fish and was somewhat disappointed. I believe it was Hamachi (or some other local white fish), grilled with caviar and a creme fraiche on it over a bed of Japanese-style noodles in a miso broth. It was nicely done, but I didn't care for the flavor combination. The noodles by themselves where good, and the fish by itself was good. But combined with all the ingredients, I wasn't getting it. I wish I had tried the ahi; I heard some neighboring tables talking it up. Gerald had a steak and said it was very tender. The pineapple upside down cake was to die for. You have to get this dessert if you are considering anything. I also had an espresso martini, which was well-done with chocolate swirls on the martini glass. Overall it was a very good meal, but it didn't blow me away.
(4)Eric P.
Had Asian chicken salad and ahi club. Split both with my wife. Very nice flavors. Then based on browsing some reviews we saw here, we had the pineapple upside-down cake. All I can say is; Dude, get the cake. My god we just scarfed the whole thing. Service was island slow, not painful, but slower than some places. But like so many other, we didn't care. There was a bottle of Elk Cove Pinot Gris in there. The bill was $98. Not cheap eats, but not a ripoff either.
(4)Sun Y.
We came back again this summer for the Prime Rib dinner on Sunday night and the restaurant was even better than last year. Food and service excellent; I ordered my prime rib rare and it was perfectly done even though we ate at 8 pm (on the late side). The fresh bread was delicious too. The sommelier recommended a really great wine which was a very good value for a French Red (a Chinon), particularly in Hawaii. We are going back again for the King Crab Special! Even if we weren't staying at the Ritz Club I would drive here because it is good and a nice restaurant.
(4)Law W.
This was probably the best meal we had in Maui and one of the best I've had in recent years. While most will tout their selection of fish dishes from their "From the Moana" section of the menu, the wife and I felt their meat dishes ("From the 'Aina") rally shined (we're not big into cooked fish). Her Asian Braised Short Ribs came highly recommended. While the glaze was a bit heavy handed, the ribs were tender and tasty and went well with a side of potatoes and a delightful pineapple relish. I can almost never turn down lamb when it's offered on a menu and I didn't regret my selection of the Asian Grilled Australian Lamb Chops. The sweetness of the cabernet reduction married well with the earthiness of the Molokai Sweet Potatoes (mash sweet potatoes). The lamb chops -- pure heaven -- melted in my mouth and tender enough to almost not even requiring a knife to cut. While the atmosphere is nice -- mellow, upscale -- it did get a bit loud in parts of the restaurant with no outdoor views in the evening time. The GPS did a poor job getting us to the restaurant, but it was well worth the journey there. The meal is not cheap, but then again, you're in Maui.
(5)Monique C.
Wow! I love this place! We arrived just before the sunset. The pastel colors light up upcountry Maui so heavenly. Our server was so nice! Very attentive. We sat outside and almost got rained...ahh! We got the cheese plate for starters...so yummy! We shared the lamb, and all I have to say is WOW!!! We will def. be back! **Also they have 1/2 off wine on Wed.** YAY
(5)Lulu L.
Lunch was great here! We sat outside and enjoyed the weather while devouring lunch and the pineapple upside down cake. I don't usually like pineapple upside down cakes, but this one was delicious!
(5)Jae P.
Couldn't get much of the view outside since it was late in the evening, but the food was just awesome. It was the best I've had in Maui while I was there for about a week. The fish was so moist inside.. Very friendly service.
(5)Kenny K.
Absolutely excellent restaurant! Went there for dinner - had the Australian lamb chops, tender and delicious! My dinner partner had the paella - also delicious! We shared the soup appetizer - intriguing blend of flavors, and a delight. But the best part was the pineapple upside down cake - you gotta get it! It is a fantastic, delicious delight - incredible flavors all put together. We so enjoyed the dinner that we went back two days later for lunch, and sat on the patio. We had the house specialty ahi - nicely done. The lunch entrees were well-prepared, and very satisfying. I soooo wanted to get the upside down cake again - but will have to save it for another time. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough - it is worth the food, and the price, which i thought, in comparison to some other restaurants and what they offer in food and quality - the grill's prices are comparable. If there were 6 stars, this place would get them all! Go! Now! Do not deny yourself this excellent Maui experience!
(5)Jeanette N.
Oh hell. This is a fine restaurant. The food is good, the service is great, blah blah blah. We are coming from Chicago, though, so we have amillion great restaurants everywhere. Obviously our problem that we weren't enamoured by this place- it all depends on what you are looking for on vacation. This sits on a beautifully manicured golf course in a splendid part of Maui. Lovely, but we were disappointed because we were yearning for more of a "Hawaii" experience. Perhaps we got this fromthe touristy luau we went to the next evening, or maybe we need to realize that our happy vacation is all about snorkeling and discovering local chaepo joints.
(4)Justin B.
Had dinner with a client and family friend of mine and it was amazing. The Coconut Lobster Bisque was a nice consistency and I went with a Mac Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi. Price was right and the service was great. We had a very attractive server who was very attentive to us and was very personable. My client had the special which I think was either Opah or Monchong. Thank you for a great dining experience and the service was excellent.
(4)Ryan W.
Went here for our 4th anniversary. Could not have been better. Waiter brought us complimentary champagne for our anniversary when we sat down. I ordered the lemongrass shrimp. Dang...it was so good! My wife had pesto and macadamia nut crusted mahi mahi over lentils and gazpacho. Want to get a vegetarian to eat fish...order that (it worked for my wife). Finally, the pineapple upside down cake needs to be put in jail because serving something that good has to be against the law! Next time I am in Maui, I am definitely going to be coming back.
(5)Diane F.
This is the third time that we've eaten at this restaurant when we've been in Maui. We have always had great dinners here, but tonight, was just unbelievable! I had the Machong(fish)that was out of this world good! My husband had the chef's special which was the Opah(fish) and equally excellent. The preparations were so creative and so very tasty. Entrees are a bit pricey, but absolutely worth the splurge. Don't leave without having their special dessert....the pineapple upside down cake. Best dessert ever!!! Make sure to put this restaurant on your list when visiting Maui. Dinner at the Pineapple Grill will be a highlight of your trip! OH! Make sure to go on Wed. Evenings when they have half priced bottles of wine!
(5)Beverly K.
Good food but overpriced because it's by the golf course. Middle aged golf clientele and Jimmy buffet like entertainment.
(4)K T.
The Pineapple Upside down cake is to die for! I came here for my wedding dinner and had a fabulous time! Beautiful table, great service and again, desser was heaven! The food was good too but I'm having an affair with the pineapple upside cake. You've gotta try it!
(5)Simon N.
Our last day on Maui and on my wife's birthday we had fretted for a while on where to eat. Having had 2 excellent experiences we were aiming at a homerun. Many review sites mentioned that if there was one place to eat, this was it. Well it isnt. Located in the furthest region of West Maui, this place is difficult to find. As mapped by their own website, the turnoff to it is very poorly marked and appears to be a service road. After much confused driving and calling the restaurant we finally find it. We are greated by a near empty restaurant on a Tuesday night. More clubhouse than elegant dining room, it overlooks either a golf course or tennis court. Either way it was brightly lit and we didn't care after the frazzle of trying to find the place. We were greeted by a nice waitress who handed us a menu with multiple interesting choices. We decided to make it a small plates kind of meal to try out more items. Many in the menu were marked as "signature" dishes. Oddly whenever a dish contained pineapple, the menu touted it as "Maui Gold Pineapples" as if it had the same cache as Kurabuta Pork or Kobe Beef. I wouldn't be able to tell the difference between Dole brand and Maui Gold brand pineapples and nor would you. First item was their signature "Crispy Shittake Mushroom Pork hash stuffed Spring rolls." They were neither crispy or particularily flavourful. Dipping sauce was reminiscent of something one would find from Chinese takeout. We both had a soup. Darling's was Lobster bisque. Certainly competent enough, it wasn't particularily creamy or 'lobstery'. My cold cucumber soup was certainly refreshing but again nothing earth shattering. The same could be said about our other dish, the miso-soaked prawns lacked the umami of the miso. Probably the best of the lot was the Pistachio - Wasabi crusted ahi tuna. Flavourful it was the only standout, abit in front of a weak crowd. The waitress had very smartly stopped us at 5 dishes saying that was likely enough. We were mightily full after the above and didn't have the room to try the very frequently raved Pineapple (sorry, Maui Gold Pineapple) Upside down cake. Pity. It might have redeemed the night.
(2)Julia L.
It was OK, lighting sucked. Food was so-so, overpriced & haughty.
(2)Keith R.
One of the two best meals on Maui hands down. The meal was exceptional, fresh, innovative, and using local ingredients. They also had one of the better wine lists I have found on Maui. Service was strong: not intrusive, knowledgeable and friendly. Being Maui, I opted for fish which was beautifully prepared with nice takes on traditional classic dishes. One thing Pineapple Grill does really well put together really nice sauces. The sauces were excellent and helped make the presentation of the food nice while adding to the flavor tremendously. I can also highly recommend the sweet potato side, I wasn't thrilled with mashed potato but they substituted some purple yams for me and they were exceptional. The only slight fault I had with the meal was a slightly boring dessert menu, but all in all this is a must try when on Maui.
(5)Kathryn M.
Decent food. Great Dessert. Very overpriced.
(3)Sean W.
Kobe burger and pork quesadilla are very good.
(5)R L.
Let's see, what to write for my first review ever on Yelp. Service - Service was good to excellent. Waiters and water boys were very attentive. The manager also came by to ask about our meal as well as bussed a few plates. Food - Food was good, but not great. Steam clams with black bean were excellent. Like chinese style with extra garlic (and a few other ingredients). Lobster bisque was also good. The rib eye had good flavor, cooked to the right temperature, but was a bit dry. I think the quality of meat isn't even USDA Choice. That was a bit disappointing for a $35 steak. Otherwise, the price of appetizers and salads are all very reasonable. Overall I'd try this restaurant again and would definitely recommend as something to try in Kapalua.
(4)Laurie O.
What a find! This is really a world class restaurant, which we did not expect to find in a hotel restaurant. The food was superb, the wine pairings exemplary, the service exceptional, and the mountain view lovely. Such attentive waiters - the maitre de came over more than once to check on us. The Hawaiian cabrese salad was terrific as all ingredients were fresh. The lobster bisque was delicious. The main entrees - the pistachio crusted Ono with forbidden rice and short ribs - were beyond compare. Each bite was a revelation. Such a surprise to find the San Diego based Coen family as the owners. We might have known - their Island Prime and. Prado restaurants are superlative. The only possible criticism is that the meal was very expensive, especially for a hotel restaurant. However, for a splurge, the Pineapple Grill is highly recommended.
(5)Steven M.
Pinapple Grill is an A-OK place. Good food, okay service, a comprehensive wine list, and pretty nice ambiance. Can't say there was anything spectacular or memorable about the meal though. I will say if you want a good, reliable meal where everyone will enjoy their food and feel like it's a nice upscale experience, Pinapple Grill is a good bet.
(3)Clara P.
This place was so good my husband and I went back twice during our vacation. We go to Maui at least two times a year and always try to go somewhere new for dinner every night and Pineapple Grill is by FAR our favorite restraunt on the island. Yes, it's pricey, but EVERYTHING in Maui is pricey. Definitely try the Monchong and the Pineapple Upside Down cake. My husband had the filet and he really enjoyed it. Great service, great meal, clean, and AMAZING food. What more could you ask for?
(5)s k.
I used to be a fan of the Pineapple Grill however our last visit was less than memorable. I specifically made reservations for Sunday so we can order their Sunday Prime Rib. The Prime Rib was not a prime cut, instead it was a thin,overcooked tough piece of steak. In summary - AWFUL. I'm not sure i'll be returning to the Pineapple Grill in the future.
(3)Gigi P.
I am not usually prompted to review a restaurant, but our experience at Pineapple Grill was so underwhelming last night, I feel the need. My husband, 2 teen-age children (ages 18 and 15) and I had 7:45 pm dinner reservations on Thursday, July 5th. We carefully selected Pineapple Grill since this was our last night in Maui and the end of our 10-day vacation; we wanted to end it with a memorable dinner. We were seated promptly and served our cocktails and appetizers: Bay Scallops and Salt and Pepper Prawns, which were both very good. During this time, a table of eight was seated next to us. Within the next hour, they were served, eaten, paid and out of the restaurant before our entrées showed up! Our server did not acknowledge our horrific wait; but, when we inquired, he indicated that the kitchen was having problems keeping up due to a food special they were running in the bar area. Our $36 entrees were being held up by bar food? Then, once our dinner was finally served almost one hour after our appetizers were removed, we were told the reason for the delay was due to the pork chops, which took 20 minutes to prepare. Our entrees were only ok: Fillet with Truffle Butter was the best; Ahi Tuna was good; 14-ounce Pork Chop was merely average. With the emphasis on local produce and products and the number of awards this restaurant has received, we expected much more. Our server attempted to compensate by providing our desserts free (the Pineapple Upside Down Cake was also fantastic), but this didn't make up for the underwhelming dining experience. Also, we need to add that the restaurant is extremely dated. The décor is 1970's; there has been an attempt to add some modern, track lighting, but unfortunately, the ambiance is definitely lacking. Overall, we were extremely disappointed. At $100 per person, we expect a much different dining experience and we cannot recommend Pineapple Grill.
(2)Maggie M.
It's a pricey place on a golf cousre, but the food is good. The short rib (I think) appetizer ravioli was awesome, just so rich and heavenly. I had mahi mahi, cooked to perfection. Their wine list is also amazing, a lot of nice california selections. Service extremely competent. One star ding for my dining companion's steak being overcooked.
(4)Jason S.
I got married, then i ate here. I said yum. Sup?
(5)Alison H.
We ate here on our honeymoon last summer and have been recommending it to friends every chance we get. The seared ahi with wasabi peas was incredible, and the pineapple upside cake was unforgettable. The main dishes we ordered were creative and delicious. The staff was friendly and unpretentious, and we received outstanding service. This restaurant had it all.
(5)F N.
My rib eye steak was well done; I had asked for medium rare! By the time a new one was prepared everyone else was done. The manager delivered it and I didn't even get an apology. The table we sat at was where all wait staff come out of the kitchen, which was very annoying.
(1)Robert B.
Best meal yet on the island. Great sunset excellent service. Pork hash spring roll appetizer was great. Unique specials really fresh fish. We will return.
(4)Emily S.
Several people had recommended Pineapple Grill, and we were excited to try it. Unfortunately, it fell far below our expectations. We were seated at a large and uninviting table, where it was hard to hear the person sitting across from you. After ordering drinks, it was another 20 minutes before we saw our waiter or tasted the drinks. The special of the night was previously frozen Alaskan King Crab. Since we didn't come to Hawaii to eat food from Alaska, we ordered the Mahi Mahi and Ahi Tuna. Waiting for at least 30 minutes, we were hungry by the time the food arrived. The Mahi Mahi was overcooked and bland, with a macadamia nut crust with no flavor or texture. The risotto was equally disappointing. The Ahi Tuna was good with the wasabi crust and delicious black rice. The highlight of the meal was the pineapple upside down cake. With a delicious rum-coconut sauce and macadamia ice cream, the pineapple cake was a welcome surprise at the end of an extremely long, boring meal. After our meal the previous night at Lahaina Grill, Pineapple Grill just couldn't compete. Slow service, mediocre food, and a cold setting provided for a disappointing meal.
(2)Lisa H.
I'd eat here again even though our server was over talkative with his sales pitch. It's a bit annoying when you're on vacation and trying to just enjoy the nice view. My kids had grilled chicken and vegetables and looked great! Comes with Shirley Temples which they are too young for and also an Ice Cream Sundae. I really wanted the Truffle Mac & Cheese, so I substitued and added it to Filet for an upcharge. Tasted like the truffle was only Truffle Butter in the roux. So very vague and overly buttery, uncheesy Mac&Cheese. My filet was all right. Totally undercooked for Medium even though I asked how the person on today was grilling. When your meat is underdone, it's always a bummer! My husband had the MONCHONG? fish. He said was delish! Price was probably in line for the Ritz but for the Golf Grill? Felt like we were paying for some shot gun young chef who hasn't quite paid his dues yet. The whole menu was quite busy with flavors that may or may not work. But I would try it again for the ambience and the potential. I give it higher than A-ok because this is Hawaii and it can be difficult to find the regular good food you find in SF.
(4)Jon N.
very good. worth the cost. call for reservation. had gazpacho that was awesome and a cioppino special that was great. someone else in our party had the braised short ribs and they stole the show. highly recommended.
(5)Mattthe M.
Our favorite restaurant in the area. Love the bar energy - big and round for great scenery. Good food and a great wine list. Dining room has atmosphere as well. Can't go wrong here.
(5)Erin K.
I would highly recommend this restaurant. We had a wonderful Monday evening out on their patio. The inside looked really nice as well. On Mondays they have a 3 course dinner special with a bottle of wine for $99 per couple. This is a great deal as if we would have ordered off the menu our bill could have easily been $50 more. Our waitresses name was Alana I believe and she was excellent answering our group of 6's non stop questions. :) They were very accommodating in switching out a different bottle of wine for my sister when she wasn't thrilled with the whites they offered on the pre fix they just had to pay a little bit more since the other bottle was more expensive. For starters our group had caesar salads and bean soup (tried the special pineapple vinaigrette instead of caesar dressing and it was delicious!), entrees lavender chicken, fish special, short ribs, and the chicken pasta dish. All four were amazing and we all cleaned our plates. My parents didn't do the pre fix but ordered the lobster bisque and flatbread off the bar menu and they both loved their dinners as well. And for dessert of course the pineapple upside down cake ($5 upcharge with the prefix) and the chocolate banana bread pudding; both were heavenly. I don't think you can go wrong here with anything you order. No doubt we will be back to this wonderful restaurant!
(5)Cher E.
We came here for a late lunch on a Saturday afternoon and practically had the place to ourselves. We enjoyed the beautiful view of the hills and grounds, the tennis courts and in the distance, the beach and water. We started with the duck spring rolls which were delicious but the cabbage on the plate was a bit wilted. The menage a trois salad with 2 skewers each of shrimp, beef and chicken was decent but a little bland and probably not worth ordering again. The mahi mahi sandwich with onion rings which was fine but again, nothing so special. My sister loved the "Classic Beefeater" sandwich with caramelized Maui onions on toasted sourdough, roast beef, au jus and melted cheddar cheese. The clear winner was the fresh fish of the day which was salmon with a spicy curry sauce served with quinoa. We were all very impressed with how flavorful it was and how it made such a common fish really taste special. In honor of my dad's birthday, our server surprised us with a piece of their signature pineapple upside down cake with rum and macadamia nut ice cream. This was one of the best desserts I've ever had and even though the portions were large, we wound up ordering a second piece to share. The salmon and pineapple upside down cake warrant future trips back to Pineapple Grill. They do have the recipe for the cake on their website, but that's way too much work and I don't even want to know how many calories really go into such a delicious piece of heaven.
(3)R R.
The fish here is great, but the other food is average. Expect to pay $35 for a fish entree and $10-15 per drink.
(4)Kat M.
4.5 stars. The Pineapple Grill is in Kapalua, right by the Plantation golf course. We've only been here once and came with our friends when we visited Maui last year. We came for King Crab Tuesday. It was a pre-fix menu with your choice of soup or salad to start, 1.5lbs of king crab legs, and a dessert of your choice. I picked the soup, which was a Portuguese bean soup. It was OK but slightly heavy because of the beans and sausage. Next came the king crab legs, all 3 generous clusters of them. They were huge and oh so meaty. The crab legs were simply steamed and came with a side of melted butter but that wasn't really needed. The crab legs were just so good on their own. Steaming them really preserved the freshness of the crab. I loved cracking open the shell and pulling out a big chunk of crab meat. They were so good, I ate all three clusters and still kinda wanted more. Everyone cleaned their plates, except for one friend. He picked out all the crab meat first and at the end couldn't finish it all. What was cool was that we asked the chef if he could use the crab meat to make a fried rice for our friend to take home, and he did, for an additional $9. Oh, then dessert... we had the pineapple upside down cake a la mode (with macadamia ice cream). It was heavenly. It wasn't too sweet but had just the right amount of pineapple sweetness. The ice cream was to die for, so creamy and nutty. I would be happy just eating the ice cream on its own. Overall, we had a great time. The food was delicious and the restaurant was beautiful, with gorgeous views of the golf course. I didn't try their other specialties but would definitely come back here again the next time we're in Maui.
(4)Jen C.
Classic old-school Hawaiian upscale restaurant with the wooden walls and view of the country club to prove it. We spent forever trying to decide between this place and another, but PG got great reviews so decided to try it on Halloween night no less. Yes it was pricey but what isn't in Maui? Had trouble deciding on what to get, but went with the Lobster Bisque (unimpressed; there were NO chunks of lobster in it. Was basically a lobster broth), and the Pistachio & Wasabi Pea Crusted Rare Ahi Steak. Ahi Steak was very good; but the kicker and deciding factor for me with this dish was the coconut rice. Reminded me of the rice I had in old Cartagena 2 years ago and have been desperately craving ever since but have not been able to find. But of course the rice here was not as good as the rice in Cartagena. But it fit my craving, and if that is the closest I can get without having to travel to Colombia, I will take it. Mai Tais were solid and fairly strong from what I can remember, but didn't order more than one because of the price. The whole trip was worth it for the Pineapple Upside Down Cake. This was amazing!! If you don't come here for anything else, come for the Mai Tais and Pineapple upside down cake.
(3)Nicholas C.
brunch, awesome. Staff? so nice. Hugo was a sweetheart. ( have a crush!!) hahaha havent been for dinner, but benedict and drinks are amazing.
(5)Nate B.
Best dinner we had in Maui.
(5)Josh C.
First time here.. Food is awesome here.. we enjoyed everything we ordered.. I had the ahi trio tacos.. forgot the name but you'll know which one I'm talkin bout.. soo good..! Then of course.. I had the shortribs.. that made my night.. their portions are very generous and that's always a plus.. ordered some cocktails off their menu.. no complaints.. we sat on the Lanai.. (deck area) and it was cold.. this was a late dinner.. so dress warm.. but I'm sure there's a great view during the day.. dining room closes at 930p so the lanai/bar is what's available after that.. the one thing that stood out with the service was that I didn't get a refill on my water not once.. and we left not even knowing our server's name.. cool guy but.. we were the only table outside and the dining room was closing as we entered.. so you'd think you get at least one of the 2 right? Maybe cause we were locals.. idk.. the food is what makes us want to come back.. and we will..!
(4)Mark I.
I was excited to visit this restaurant on my last night in Maui, based on the reviews everywhere, but was partially disappointed. They were accomodating in getting us in last minute reservation, and the majority of the meal was very good, especially their cocktails and their pineapple upside down cake. However, one of their "signature" dishes, the seared Mahi mahi, came served nearly cooked all the way through, as if it had been left on one side for twice as long as it should have. To their credit, they quickly replaced it, but with essentially a slab of sashimi this time, and certainly not the sushi-grade type. I was a bit disappointed in this, since this dish is their "signature" dish that they advertise with pictures in their ads in the Maui magazines -- my dish certainly did not look (or taste) like what was expected. After finishing only a half of my dish, they did give us a complimentary pineapple cake, which nearly made up for the dinner. I certainly wish I had ordered something else, as my companion's dish was excellent.
(3)Tricia I.
Went here last Thursday for 50% off pupus night. Had the Mac nut Brie, kalua pork quesadilla, chicken & beef skewers & lettuce cups - would recommend all! Didn't order dinner or dessert. Would definitely visit again.
(4)Alexander G.
We started with the pork egg rolls which were tasty and filling. I had the short ribs and the lady ordered the lamb. Both dishes were very well cooked and seasoned. The best part of the meal though was the pineapple upside down cake.
(4)Jordan L.
We were looking for a place to have drinks and a lite dinner, so we stopped in here in Kapalua and sat at the bar. Had our choice of a bar menu or anything on the full dinner menu. Wife opted for the trio of poke tacos and I chose the pork hash in lettuce cups along with an order of onion rings. Food here is great! Had lunch here a week ago and was similarly impressed. The service staff here must take "friendly" pills. They are all so nice, efficient, and knowledgeable. Nice to visit a restaurant where everyone seems to really enjoy their job. This is our favorite restaurant on Maui.
(5)T A.
We've been to Maui twice now, the first time visiting Pineapple Grill. The second time we didn't make it back because we wanted to try as many new places as possible. Though I can honestly say that Pineapple Grill was our most favorite restaurant (besides Sansei). The service was amazing. From the hostess, to people walking, to cooks, our waiter, and the manager, we felt their undivided attention. We had the clams which came in a shiitake mushroom and black bean truffle butter broth for an appetizer which I decided were so good I made the shells into a spoon and sipped every last drop I could! Both of our main dishes were unbelievable! Overall, a phenomenol experience. I highly recommend!
(5)Ed M.
We just returned from the Pineapple Grill and enjoyed one of our best meals in Maui. There were 6 adults and we all chose from the set menu for $38 a person. The portions are the same as from the regular menu. Our meals were excellent. I had the fish special which was cooked to perfection and had a wonderful flavor. My daughter had the braised ribs. The meat was fork tender. She said they were the best ones she has had on the island. Desserts...the bread pudding was excellent but they are know for their pineapple up side down cake. All that I can say is get it. We shared two of them and everyone said is was better than the dessert they had gotten with their meal. The view is nice if looking at a golf course is your thing. There is plenty of free parking. The restaurant felt very spacious and we never felt rushed. Our server was Pam. She was very knowledgeable and provided excellent service.
(4)Jennifer J.
OK. This place is great! My husband and I were honeymooning last year at the Ritz and didn't know the local eatery's so, we decided to drive. As we drove down one of the streets, this place appeared. We went in and they had a special on snow crab legs, appetizer and dessert. Let me tell you, that food was outstanding! I believe the whole meal for two people was between $15 to $25 dollars. What a deal! We are going back for our 1st year anniversary and for sure will visit this place. Two thumbs up for me.
(5)Michael Y.
Came here one night while staying at the Ritz-Carlton and had a very pleasant experience. We had a rather large group of 11 and called a few hrs in advance. They told us to arrive 8ish to try and accommodate our group which they did. We sat off to the side where it felt more private on a table that could have fit 14. The waitress was extremely nice and helpful picking out the appetizers and entrees. As a group we got the Crusted Rare Ahi, Steamed Clams, and the Crab Cakes. All of those were really fresh and full of flavor, especially the ahi and clams. For the entree I decided to not go with the fish due to the appetizer and I have had beef several times in the last few days so I decided to go with the Jidori Chicken Breast. To my surprise the breast being white mean was very moist and flavorful. I can taste the pancetta and the thyme used to roast the meat. The side of vegetable and potato added a nice compliment to the dish. Then to finish up my meal I had a double shot of espresso with their ever so famous Maui Gold Pineapple Upside Down Cake. It had to be the most tasty and fulfilling dessert I have had in awhile. The rum-caramel glaze was a perfect flavor enhancer with my espresso. I honestly believe this place is a "can't miss" for dinner in Maui.
(5)Gracie I.
The food there was hit and miss, some were very enjoyable, others just mediocre, not really worth the hype. We are from the San Francisco area and just didn't feel the food was much compared to the dining opportunities we have in the city. However, we found that the Lava Flows there were probably the best we had in Maui.
(3)Danny T.
Good food and great pinapple upside down cake. The location overlooking golf course/tennis courts could be better.
(4)Erin C.
hands down, our dinner here was the best meal we ate during our recent trip to maui. everything was delicious, and we tried just about everything. tasty yet strong cocktails to start? check. flavorful salads made with fresh, local ingredients? uh-huh. unbelievable fish dishes with amazing sauces (in particular, the ahi tuna)? check that, too. an impressive wine list that doesn't necessarily break the bank? yup. a dessert list that doesn't have a bad item on it? check that as well - especially the pineapple upside down cake. plus, the service was impeccable and the lovely view of the golf course and bay behind it certainly added to the experience. the competition is fierce, but pineapple grill topped my list.
(5)Kanani P.
We like this place a lot, even tho they kind of ruined the view from the patio by putting in awnings and umbrellas that block the view of the golfers coming down the 18th hole. Turing the patio into a profit center, with tables, etc. may be a good businsess decision but it's a not-so-good decision for having a beer and appetizers and getting away from the restaurant. But, even with that, it's 5 stars for dinner. Very tasty food, well cooked and served. Nice and knowledgeable waiters and waitresses - our waitress on Wednesday was hanging at the bar on Thursday when we went back for dinner and she recognized us right away and we talked for a bit - Aloha spirit is good! Pretty fair prices on wine, too. And, two outstanding things. First, a sunset special - if you're seated by 6 p.m. (which is 9 p.m. West Coast time and midnight East Coast time) you get a salad, entree and dessert for $32 - an outstanding price. And, it's not just some inferior food, either - the menu is more limited than the regular menu, but everything on the sunset special menu is from the regular menu, just more limited choices. Plus, at that time the restaurant is not so crowed, so you're likely to get a seat by the window so you really can watch the sun set. Second great thing: they have a "Wine Wednesday" where about 65% of the wines on the list (and they have a great list) are 1/2 price. How can you go wrong. "Wine Wednesday" may not be a permanent thing, but it sure is great while it lasts. Plenty of free parking, reservations not absolutely needed, but recommended -- and you can call the same day for reservations, so it's no big deal. Go and enjoy.
(5)Kenny W.
this and hailimaile are my top 2 picks in maui. the view of the grand golf course is offf tha chain y'all. to write about what we ate would take too much effort on my part especially with my flawed memory. the servers are very knowledgable of the menu. ours used to be a chef; we followed his lead and got served proper. just ask the servers for recommendations and it'll be all gravy, not literally silly.
(5)leslie m.
You won't get much better than this on Maui. Great service, excellent food. The seared ahi melted in your mouth like it should, and the wine list was top notch. Their menu pairs wine with some of them more interesting selections and the service staff was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. As a matter of fact I left my wallet there and had a call to my hotel room before I got back. Go and enjoy.
(5)Martin S.
We had an early reservation at 6:15 on a Tuesday they had a 3 course crab prix fixe on the menu we didn't order. The wine list was good including 1/2 bottles of California and Oregon wines not so easily found like Merry Edwards and Ken Wright. We had a fatastic lobster bisque and salad to start which came quickly, but then the waiting set in. 1/2 hour after we finished the apps, the waiter came over to tell us it would be just a few more minutes for our entrees, that the kitchen was backed up(crab Tuesday maybe ?). Well 1/2 hour after that and several more promises that the food was on it's way, we asked for the check. The manager was very apologetic,said the wait was unacceptable and offered to put the food in a box to go (he comped the entrees and wine). We got the food home and it was quite good. Overall I might give the place another shot, but please be aware of what hopefully was a Tuesday issue.
(3)Cathy L.
on the advice of erin c. (thank you!) i checked out this place and it was well worth the drive and almost getting lost (why are there no street lights in maui?? why does the state not spend any money on it? safety hazard and massive tort class action waiting to happen i tell you). but it was all worth it (except maybe dessert..more to come on that later). so my good friend and i decided to split apps and entrees. the lobster dumplings were solid and there was this heirloom tomato stuffed with mozzarella salad that was delicious (note that the Hawaiians prefer a sweeter balsamic, it took some time to get used to but i really loved it by the end of the trip). for entrees we had short ribs and scallops. the scallops were especially delicious because they were fresh, seared to perfection, and came with this Chinese sausage (the kind that usually comes with fried rice, Cantonese-style) addition. delicious! the short ribs, again a bit sweeter than what i am used to, but also still v. yummy and super tender. both entrees came with to die for mashed potatoes that were somehow a little different but i couldn't tell what was the difference. for dessert, we ordered the chocolate cake but twice it came back with a solid cold truffle in the inside. i think they're still working out the recipe there but they decided to comp us the dessert so thank you for the excellent service! definitely worth coming back to Maui just to eat here...
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