Kani Ka Pila Grille

We had a very enjoyable time here sitting in the touristic vibe and listening to a traditional 4 piece “bands playing music and watching the locals get up and dance for us! The calamari was good and the pork belly bao was also quite tasty. The prices were better than most of the other upscale places so almost seems like a value. When you sit outside you do have also of folks walking by you on one side of the open air restaurant area, and that was a bit distracting, but a minor thing and actually the people watching was kind of fun. Overall, great pic. VictorB

We wandered in after finding a 45 min table time at the Yardhouse and this turned out to be a happy little diversion. Huli Huli chicken and Strip steak were both very good. Live music was enjoyable.

Fun location, very good food, delicious drinks. The live musician was and add plus. Nathan, who played and sang mostly Hawaiian songs, such an amazing voice! Pool side and very good service.

This is THE place to go for excellent contemporary Hawaiian music! Can’t be beat. The food is generally decent, but the music is the draw. They have different Hawaiian musicians every night. These are very well-known people and groups, not just random people. Lately, on Saturday’s, Ho’okena has been playing. We especially like Sundays though when Nathan Aweau plays. He’s amazing. I saw some other reviewer refer to him as “some guy with a guitar”… gawd. He’s very famous in Hawaiian music. The food is mostly very good with an occasional dud. Last night my wife had the wedge salad and it was truly gross. But the pork belly is good, the poke nachos are very good. The drinks are ok enough but spendy. Bit too sweet for us though. The service is great! We’ve enjoyed everyone who has helped us. You’ll get a very nice meal and a great night of music. Give them a try!

Amazing! John, our waiter, was the best part! My wife and I were conflicted on a couple dishes, but he recommended the loco moco as it's a traditional comfort dish. It was incredible! So simple, but delicious! The pineapple crème brûlée was also incredible. He shared some neat cultural info throughout our meal too. Seriously, if the restaurant was 8/10, he made it 10/10! Thanks, John!

Fish dinner and mushroom appetizer were good, steak was not. Server was nice and took care of the steak (I didn't eat it) and brought a birthday dessert! Live music was nice, guy with a guitar. Restaurant is oddly in between the hotel reception and the pool.

We’re staying at a different hotel but came to here for dinner tonight. Our server Jason was great! He was super nice & gave quick service. We ordered crispy spam handrolls (not pictured) which were tasty! For dinner, I got the build your own poke bowl & my husband got the Hawaii beef loco moco. My poke bowl was decent, but my husband really liked his food. There was live music which was nice. My only complaint would be the fact we waited 45 minutes for a table & when my husband went to check on our table, it sounded like they forgot about us. The hostess/waitress was very apologetic though.

Not exactly the sit-down restaurant vibe I expected—it’s more of a casual poolside setting with a family-friendly atmosphere. So if you're looking for something more intimate, just keep that in mind. That said, the food? Phenomenal. I was a little confused at first about how to order, but the bartender was super helpful and quickly sent over a server. We ordered the Maui Fish Sandwich and the Soft Shell Crab Sandwich—both were absolutely amazing. The fish was seasoned to perfection, and the soft shell crab gave full-on po' boy vibes: crispy, flavorful, and satisfying. I made a point to come back just for dessert and wow—the Pineapple Crème Brûlée is a must. The brûlée is served in a hollowed-out pineapple, and once you break through the caramelized top, you can scoop out the fresh pineapple underneath. It came with strawberries and whipped cream and was a beautiful, delicious experience. Definitely recommend for a laid-back lunch with great flavors and tropical vibes.

Best place to hang out every evening! Sitting by the pool with live music playing every night creates the perfect vibe to unwind. The food is absolutely delicious with so many options to choose from—especially the poke bowls, which are hands down the best I’ve had! The drinks menu is impressive, with a great variety of cocktails that hit the spot. Highly recommended for a relaxed evening with friends, date nights, or just treating yourself!

Absolutely AMAZING experience here for dinner! We went here our last night on the island and were not disappointed! The live music, service, and food were incredible. Our waiter made great food suggestions. For food we had the braised beef short ribs, fresh catch tacos, and ahi poke nachos. Super low key relaxed vibe at this restaurant. Would highly recommend!