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Big Wave Cafe


4.0 of 5 stars 48 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Hawaiian

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5 of 5 stars
dianemom2   34 contributions
Gaithersburg, MD
Dec 20, 2009 New

This was probably the best meal that we had in Maui. We ate here not expecting very much. The place does not look like a fine dining restaurant. We got there on the early side, after a busy day. We were very pleased to find that we were in time for an early bird special, where it was buy one... more

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4 of 5 stars
bctovegas   5 contributions
Victoria, BC, CDA
Dec 19, 2009 New

We stopped by for dinner here when we couldn't get into Cafe O'Lei. We were just about the only customers. Service was quick and friendly. The place is kind of casual so I was surprised by the prices. Most of the dinner specials are over $20, but there are other sandwich or burger options that are less. I had the... more

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4 of 5 stars
coffeechik   21 contributions
Vancouver, B.C.
Nov 18, 2009

WE reallyed liked this place. Breakfast is about $9-11 and you only get a small serving of potatoes and one slice of toast but this is Maui and everything costs more. Omelette was the best I"ve had in years, perfectly done. Tuesdays was ones kids meal free per adult so both my kids ate for free- can't beat that! Perhaps... more

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5 of 5 stars
Tapisfun   15 contributions
Los Angeles, California
Oct 21, 2009

This little restaurant in Kihei serves high quality meals at reasonable prices. If you come in between 5 pm and 6:30 pm the "early bird" dinner special is a 2 for 1. We had the banana encrusted chicken with aromatic jasmine rice. It was excellent! They have many other entre choices, all are served with beautiful presentation. We haven't tried... more

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3 of 5 stars
SLOtourist   8 contributions
San Luis Obispo, CA
Sep 20, 2009

We we went to Big Wave Cafe a few years ago and thought it was pretty good (I can't remember what we had). When we went there recently, we were disappointed. My husband and I both had burgers. Although the waitress asked us how we wanted our burgers cooked and we both said medium, they arrived somewhere between well done... more

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4 of 5 stars
GoodtogoKansasCity   7 contributions
Overland Park, Kansas
Aug 6, 2009

I liked the 2 for 1 special, the food, and especially the service. 2 problems.... It's restrooms are a medium-short distance AND more importantly, you can't see the beach.... Oh well.... more

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1 of 5 stars
Jason2213   1 contribution
Salt Lake City, Utah
Jul 6, 2009

My husband and I went here to eat and chose this place because of the ratings. We were extremely disappointed. After 5pm there is a two for one deal. We both ordered the stake and were shocked when it arrived. It was extremely small, undercooked , and tasteless. I was disappointed then shocked when the bill arrived. We paid 45.00... more

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4 of 5 stars
mkleadrs   13 contributions
Wisconsin
Jun 22, 2009

My family of 4 came here for dinner our first night in Kihei. We sat outside. The atmosphere is disappointing considering the price for an entree, but we did enjoy the food. I absolutely loved my dish. We chose the outside seating as it was a beautiful night. but it just seemed strange sitting off of a parking lot while... more

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3 of 5 stars
clevel60   87 contributions
Gilbert AZ
Jun 11, 2009

We were in a hurry because it was late and we wanted to get something to eat. After reading many reviews from 3-4 places we decided to hit the closest one since it was only a few blocks away from the Maui Schooner Resort and at number 8 of TA places to eat in Kihei, it can’t be bad. When... more

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2 of 5 stars
Zeus321   1 contribution
Edmonton
Jun 3, 2009

I went to this restaurant while in Maui last week, based on the reviews from this site, so I thought I'd better add my own in an attempt to stem the potential disappointment of others. Both my boyfriend and I ordered burgers, which we requested medium-done. Both were well to very well done and quite dry and flavourless. The pasta... more

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Big Wave Cafe Address

1215 South Kihei Road, Kihei, Maui, HI 96753
Tel: 808-891-8688 Fax: 808-891-8608
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.