Hula Grill Kaanapali

"Located in the heart of Whalers Village on Kāʻanapali Beach, Hula Grill is a busy hangout with live music seven days a week. You can sit for a meal in the open-air dining room, but the real party happens at the restaurant’s Barefoot Bar, right on the water’s edge. Kick off your shoes and sink your feet in the sand, then order a Barefoot Brew (made specially for the bar by Maui Brewing Co.) or cocktails like piña coladas, mojitos, and Maui Mules with organic vodka. Also on offer are a range of non-alcoholic drinks, from house-made sodas and fresh-squeezed juices to local kombucha and pure coconut water, as well as a solid food menu that highlights Hawaiian farmers and fishers. For a great deal, head here for Aloha Hour, which takes place daily from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. and includes special prices on pupus and drinks."

"The Barefoot Bar, adjacent to the Hula Grill, is exactly how it sounds: thatched-roof umbrellas, sand beneath your toes, guy strumming a guitar, Mai Tais all around. Vibes are fun and mellow, and there's a small, solid menu of island-inspired cocktails—the Maui Mule, made with local vodka, ginger beer, and Upcountry mint, is excellent—and six local beers. During Aloha Hour (2:30 to 5pm daily), house cocktails cost $7 and local drafts cost $5." - Kris Fordham