Saturday, January 10, 2026
When we arrived in Maui I googled "tiki bars Lahaina" and the first thing the AI search came up with was the Pau Huaka'i at the Hyatt Residence Club. At about 4:00 pm today we hopped in the car to go check it out. Wasn't sure what it would all look like. I assumed it would be indoors but with a patio.
My assumption was wrong. All the seating was outdoors. The bar was an open shack with barstools around it. You'd order the drinks there and then deliver them yourself to the hightop of your choice. . However any food you'd order would be brought to your table.
The type of tiki decor I've come to expect to see in a tiki bar wasn't there but why would you need it? A beach in Hawaii with an ocean view, palm trees, tropical flowers and birds is all you need. Nothing needs to be RE-created. It's all there naturally and it was fabulous.
We ordered the Mai Tais which is what the place is known for. For the first round Gary and I got the Upcountry Mai Tai which was Kula Toasted Coconut Rum, Orange Curacao, orgeat Ssyrup, passionfruit puree, lime & pineapple juices, and a Kula Dark Rum float. It was pretty effin' awsome. Warren got the standard Mai Tai which was rum, pineapple and orange juices, orgeat syrup, lime juice, and a dark rum float. For the second round we all got the Upcountry Mai Tai*. Warren had sampled Gary's and liked that one better. We also got an order of the chicken quesadillas which were delicious.
A great time was had by all.
By the way, the Hyatt's a beautiful hotel. The lobby (from where I took the above photo) faces the ocean. Gorgeous view.
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