If you’ve been a long time reader here, then you know that my family and I love experiencing new restaurants and eateries. Last week, we found ourselves craving sushi and after spending a few hours at the Batting Cages in Kihei, we decided we would dine in at Three’s Bar and Grill. Having not had the opportunity to eat here yet, we were quite excited to try out the establishment, especially since it was visited by Guy Fieri from Diners Drive-Ins and Dives on the Food Network. I’m not gonna lie though, just reading their menu online had us very ecstatic about the food we were going to be ordering.
Three friends who loved to cook and loved to surf dreamt up the idea of starting their own catering business. In 2009, Three’s Catering was launched using a rented warehouse and their old trucks. After a few short months, their unexpected success had them looking for a location for a restaurant and here we are today. Sadly in October 2016, Three’s Bar & Grill had a fire at the restaurant and it needed to be repaired before reopening after renovations the following month. Now, the business is booming and I’m excited to share our experience with all of you.
Three’s Bar and Grill includes three chefs’ three cuisines – Hawaiian, Southwestern and Pacific Rim, making it a great place to experience a variety of food with different flavors and ethnicities. I love the wide range available to select from and I definitely love the casual island lifestyle vibe you get when you dine in here. You can choose between indoor or outdoor dining areas which are great for the laid-back atmosphere of the Southside area of Maui.
So, let’s talk about food, shall we? Three’s is open for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner and also offers a great Happy Hour selection (2 times a day is available). I also love that they have a great wine list as well as a selection of signature and delectable cocktails to choose from. All of these things are great, but I think one of my favorite parts of their food menu is the fact that they also offer a Kid’s menu and being a mom, that’s definitely a plus. We selected Three’s Bar and Grill because we wanted to try out their sushi and I just had to have a taste of their Oyster Shooters – a special on the menu (which, if you’re an oyster lover, I highly suggest).
Let’s talk about the Oyster Shooters. Traditionally they come in a shot glass with saké (Japanese rice wine), but I didn’t want to have any alcohol, so I asked them to make up a special order for me. The Oyster Shooters are made with Uni (sea urchin), a fresh oyster and tobiko (fish roe). They are topped with just a little bit of scallion or green onion for a fresh and vibrant look but also to bring out some of the flavors. They are tiny but filled with a punch of umami that will definitely cater to all of your senses. If you like seafood or love oysters like I do, this is a must-try for sure.
Whenever it comes to sushi restaurants or bars, my husband and I always order the Rainbow Roll. It gives us an idea of how fresh the different types of seafood is and the presentation of the sushi. Most sushi bars create the same types, but they all have different flavors and flare. We enjoyed the Rainbow Roll for sure and loved that each of the ingredients was fresh and absolutely delicious. It was so fresh that we were able to eat the leftovers for lunch the next day and the sushi was as vibrant the next day as it was the night before. Delicious and fresh sushi, made-to-order, usually comes with a Rainbow Roll on their menu and you can tell it’s fresh by the texture of the fish. Traditionally a rainbow roll includes the following: Ahi tuna, salmon and hamachi (yellowtail) or shrimp. If you bite into the different fish in this roll and they are buttery in texture, that usually means they are very fresh.
We had several different types of sushi rolls to include: Shrimp Tempura Roll (pictured above is 2 orders), Lava Roll (pictured below), and of course, the Rainbow Roll. The specialty rolls range in price from $14.00 to $20.00 which is about average for sushi here on the island. It’s reasonable considering the market price of the fresh fish. Their fish is fresh and flown in daily and they offer a variety of specialty rolls, sushi and hand rolls and specialty items.
Pictured above (and below) is the Lava Roll which includes: Spicy Tuna Roll topped with ahi, sriracha finished with tempura crunch, Negi and chili oil.
If my family and I order sushi, we always order a sashimi platter or sampler to try as well. This sashimi sampler (pictured below) included a variety of delectable and fresh fish that we loved. It’s the Chef’s assortment, so we don’t get to choose, but each piece that we received was delicious.
Our Sashimi Sampler included Saba, Hamachi, Ahi, Shrimp, and Salmon. The platter itself was filled with beautiful colors making it a delight to eat. Yummy!
And, since we were there during their Happy Hour that evening (Happy Hour times are: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Late Night Happy Hour is Only available in the Surf Lounge) I decided I would place an order for a few more oysters. Their fresh shucked Penncove oysters are just $2.00 each for their Happy Hour special.
I wasn’t able to catch photos of my husband and son’s Beer Battered Fish & Chips Entree which they each ordered and definitely enjoyed. The Fish & Chips were made with beer battered mahi mahi that was fried to perfection, homemade tartar sauce, crispy fries, and lemon. This entree was simple was so good that they ate it too quickly for me to grab a photo of their food. lol
Three’s offers a wide selection of menu items to choose from and a great selection for their Happy Hour. We enjoyed the fact that these three Chefs came together and created a menu like this. I can’t wait to bring my other family members here to try the menu, since I know that there will be something for everyone to choose from.
Service was quick and our server was very courteous. The one thing that took the longest to arrive was the seafood and sushi, but our reservation was for 9 pm and we understood that they were in the midst of a busy rush, so it was expected. Most places on the island close by 9 o’clock in the evening and this particular part of South Kihei was still booming, with Three’s Bar and Grill quite busy for the time of night that it was. It’s a rare thing to see restaurants open so late so that is definitely a plus.
Three’s Bar and Grill is located in a little marketplace area off of South Kihei Road across from Kalama Park. The menu prices are about average for Maui and the food definitely tasted and looked fresh. My entire family enjoyed what they ordered (the Twins had Chicken Strips with Fries off of the Keiki Menu) and we look forward to going back again soon.
Three’s Bar and Grill is the sister restaurant to Fork & Salad, one of my favorite places to get a fresh salad with local ingredients. Stay tuned in the coming week or so for a review of some of my favorite treats from Fork & Salad discussed here on the blog.
Three’s has their own food truck that rolls up to different events and parties. You can find it at the Kihei Town Party events alongside the Fork & Salad Beer Garden Set Up for the Kihei Town Parties for Kihei 4th Friday. But, you can also book the food truck for your private parties and events.
If you’re interested in checking out Three’s Bar & Grill, definitely call ahead to book reservations or use Open Table (which is what we love to use) to book for your party. If you’re going to be dining in late, I highly suggest sitting in the Surf Lounge to take advantage of the Late Night Happy Hour and don’t forget to try out some of their signature cocktails too.
Restaurant Hours
Mon – Fri: 8:30 am – 10:00 pm
Sat – Sun: 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
Happy Hour
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
9:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location [map]
1945 S Kihei Road, Suite G
Kihei, HI 96753-7836
808-879-3133
Want to learn more about Three’s Bar & Grill? Head on over to their website and have a look at their menus, about the company and restaurant and so much more.
As I stated before, my family and I enjoyed Three’s Bar & Grill and we know it will be a restaurant we’ll return to again soon. We hope they expand and open a location in town (Central) like they did with Fork & Salad, I think it would be a hit.
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