Kalapaki Joe's

3-2600 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue - 96766
182 reviews
Burgers American
(808) 245-6366

Tried to eat here but was turned away because we weren’t local. A local group with same number in their party came after us and the girl looked at us and said “not for you, and escorted them in”. Go to Lilikoi Bar and Grill instead, great service and very friendly environment!!

Upon arrival an extremely intoxicated women was being walked out by her partner. She could not stand up by herself - not a good first impression. This is a bar, not a family restaurant - our bad. That said we had come to enjoy a meal together but the food was well below par. I won’t go into detail for each meal but it was bad enough that we wouldn’t come back. I gave an extra star for the lovely wait staff, the owners and chef need to take a good hard look at what they are serving up.

Went there to watch the NBA game today and Meagan was our server. She was great. Food was delicious and amazing happy hour prices. I honestly did not think that I would end up saying that they had the best mai tais that we’ve had on the island so far because Dukes used to be our favorite but whatever Meagan did she surely had us wishing we went there sooner for our drinks. Mind you we were there for happy hour so we were even more amazed that the Mai Tais hit the way they did especially for $5. Our son enjoyed his grilled cheese sandwich, adult daughter enjoyed her burger and my husband I thoroughly enjoyed the brussels sprouts yes you heard me right brussels sprouts she sold us on them and just so you know we do not eat brussels sprouts but we ate at all and the wings as well as shrimp tempura were great. Only downside is we wish the bigger TV was the one showing the game but was told there were something wrong with it so couldn’t change the channel. But by all means everything else made up for it. Thanks Meagan for your service and suggestion and thank you Kalapaki Joes for such generous prices for great food and drinks! Wish we dined with you all sooner.

All of the food is great and Helen rocks! Best margarita I’ve had and I’m from Texas.

Thoroughly impressed with this place and so happy we found it! If you like alcohol and food, this is the place for you. Unfortunately, we discovered this gem on our last day, but we perfectly made happy hour. Their happy hour and general pricing and portions are BY FAR the best we found. We ordered two giant mai tai’s, and 3 appetizers for $25. Plus, this was the largest portion of fries (well worth it happy hour and non happy hour pricing). Note, when we went the windows were open and fans were going, but there was no AC. It was warm and humid.Overall, great place, great food, great pricing!

This is located inside the mall and has a large seating area inside and outside and clean bathrooms! The food was delicious! This would also be a great spot for a large party and to sit outdoors in comfy seats!We just happened on them as they were close enough to where we were coming from and where we had to meet for our helicopter tour. Both the husband and I LOVED our food, we had: Nobu Poke Nachos and the Ahi+Avocado Poke.Service was a little slow as there was only one server/hostess.

This is located inside the mall and has a large seating area inside and outside and clean bathrooms! The food was delicious! This would also be a great spot for a large party and to sit outdoors in comfy seats! We just happened on them as they were close enough to where we were coming from and where we had to meet for our helicopter tour. Both the husband and I LOVED our food, we had: Nobu Poke Nachos and the Ahi+Avocado Poke. Service was a little slow as there was only one server/hostess.

Typical bar food. Might be because of COVID but the service was marginal. Mistakes with the orders and totally missed one meal. Not a good place for a large group.

It was just great to hang and enjoy the music and drinks... a mall no less!!

They stare at you like you shouldn't be there if you are white. Got nasty glares so we took it outside. Food was fine though. Prices were decent. Gave it another chance at a later time. Again definitely could tell my kind wasn't welcomed.