MAI-KAI Restaurant and Polynesian Show

What a fun dining experience! From the moment you arrive there are so much to see that before you know it. It’s time to sit down because you lose time taking pictures having a nice time viewing all the greenery, It’s beautiful! It’s also important to mention that we did have a reservation, so the wait time wasn’t long at all! We got seated in a perfect place where we were able to see the show perfectly. The show is very interactive with the crowd which we really liked and how we were celebrating a birthday, they actually go out table to table celebrating everybody’s birthday, which I thought was very cute. As a vegetarian, I find that this place was really good too, my tofu Pad Thai was good, but I would definitely come back for the overall experience again to enjoy with some friends!!

You can visit here for free if you plan it right. Friends who are really into Tiki told us to not miss the Mai-Kai if we were going to be in the Ft. Lauderdale area. So we did our research ahead of time, reading all the reviews and we were well-prepared. The reviews talk about how overpriced the place is, so we knew going in what to expect. We decided to see if we could do the experience for just the cost of a couple of drinks (the menu is online, you can see the prices ahead of time; they range from $12 to $100). You don't have to do the valet parking which costs $8.00. You can park elsewhere for free and walk into the place; there's a door that leads right into the Molokai bar area from the public sidewalk (see photo). We got there early on a Saturday (it was Valentine's Day), around 3:0

I visited MAI-KAI Restaurant and Polynesian Show and overall it was a really enjoyable experience with strong island vibes throughout. The outdoor paths are beautiful and set the tone as soon as you arrive, making it feel like a mini getaway. The cocktail menu is extensive with lots of fun and creative options, and the food is good. What stood out to me the most was the Polynesian show, it is definitely the highlight of the night and worth coming for this alone. There are multiple bars to grab drinks, a gift shop to browse, and even the bathrooms were very nice and well maintained, which I appreciated. Our server was great. The atmosphere, show, and overall experience makes this place perfect for a fun night out.

My family and I returned for the second year in a row to celebrate my nephew’s 12th birthday, and once again it was an incredible experience. We were seated right next to the stage, which made my nephew beyond excited and truly set the tone for the night. We ordered all of our drinks from the bar, and while the wait was a little longer—which is completely understandable with a large group seated at once and the entire restaurant —it was absolutely worth it. The drinks were amazing. We immediately noticed some major changes to the menu, and wow—what an upgrade. The menu has been elevated in such an impressive way. We started with appetizers, including the coconut shrimp and a few others, and everything came out hot, fresh, and absolutely delicious. When it came to our entrées, my entire fam

We went for happy hour which is 4-7 every weekday. It was a very good happy hour. The drinks are strong and the atmosphere is amazing. There is a Polynesian garden you can walk around full of plants and waterfalls. We sat at the bora bora bar and Joe was our bartender. He was great. I would definitely be going back.