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Best Mai Tais & Sunset Cocktails on Kauaʻi

Our independently-checked shortlist for best mai tai on kauaʻi, kept to the 3 spots that are actually worth your time and confirmed open. Tap any one for its details, or open the app for the live map and today's conditions.

Independently researched, verified open as of 2026-06-13.

1Tahiti Nui
Hanalei · $$
Secret-recipe 'World Famous' mai tai (a top-3 island pick) in a classic 1963 Hanalei tiki setting.
2RumFire Poipu Beach
Poipu · $$$
180-degree Poipu Beach sunset views with a craft-cocktail happy hour ($11 cocktails, $6 draft).
3Brennecke's Beach Broiler
Poipu · $$
Oceanfront Poipu Beach happy hour daily 3-5pm with mai tais and lilikoi mimosas across from the beach.
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