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Cafe O'Lei Kihei

2439 S Kihei Rd., Kihei, Maui, HI 96753
(808) 891-1368
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Ranked #15 of 118 restaurants in Kihei
Cuisines: Hawaiian
Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Late Night, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Late Night, Dessert
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

If you like fresh fish excellently prepared and deliciously fresh crisp salads eat here. Great find and good prices. We went for lunch after diving. The place was packed. All the food coming out looked great. My Wife had the fish special , an amazingly tasty dish for only 10.95, I got a piece of the blackened Ono on the... More

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Mayne Island, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

Mark and Steve from the Pineapple Inn where we stayed recommended this restaurant for lunch. They were 100% right! Wow, their daily lunch plate and special, both under $10 was always delicious and plentiful. The daily fish dish - usually Ono prepared with sauce or encrusted with macadamia nuts, was served with rice and a cesar salad; quite the feast.... More

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Moses Lake, Washington
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4 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

We stopped here for lunch on our way to the beach. We were with a lady in a wheelchair so we had to take the elevator which comes out at the back of the restaurant. The ceiling fan over us was on high and I actually got cold (possibly the only time while I was in Hawaii). My food was... More

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Tracy, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

Beyond perfect ambiance and friendly staff. Food was delicious and very fresh tasting. Definitly a must on your list.

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Charlotte
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

The Cafe O'Lei was recommended to us by friends. We must say it was a wonderful dining experience. Food, service, and atmosphere were perfect. Would highly recommend them.

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Ashland, Oregon, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

I had a great dinner at the bar tonite.Their French Onion soup is awesome!Shannon the bartender was friendly and on it! I heard through several regulars that they have a great lunch menus as well.I have nothing bad to say about this restaurant...I had the special which was a Parmasan encrusted Ono,with lobster and crab stuffed risotto .So good..came with... More

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Toronto, Canada
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

We selected this place based on the reader's ratings. BIG DISAPPOINTMENT with capital letters. The food is tasteless, bathed in mayonnaise in my case and absolutely Blah in my wife's salad. The latter was supposed to be a quinoa salad but the quinoa could only be found with a magnifying glass. Both of us left with a bad taste in... More

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Haddonfield, NJ
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

I agree with the other reviews here - the food is really good and the prices are moderate, especially for Maui. The restaurant is up a flight of stairs in a strip mall, which isn't a promising start. But once inside we found ourselves in a large, extremely busy dining room with lots of activity and dozens of people who... More

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Las Vegas, Nevada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Driving to Wailea from the airport we were looking for a quick lunch. Someone on the plane flight from Vegas had recommended the Cafe O'Lei. What a pleasant surprise.....excellent lettuce wraps and fish entree was excellent and well paired with a glass of wine.....we enjoyed the experience so much we returned from Kaanapali one evening for dinner.....once again, excellent evening... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

The food is great, service is good. Lots of good deals, especially the lunch. Drinks very good too. Very short walk from the Maui Banyan

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