Located in Kaunakakai, Molokai, Paddlers Restaurant and Bar offers fine dining cuisine in a casual setting. Paddlers has a full bar, live music and dancing most nights. Paddlers Restaurant and Bar re-opened under new ownership in the Fall of 2016. Chef Kainoa Turner has created a menu that offers a wide array of choices from local dishes to American, as well as incorporating a unique multicultural asian fusion.
Paddlers Restaurant and Bar was voted Best of the Best restaurants in Maui county in 2020 and Molokai's best restaurant in 2017 and 2018 according to the Maui News. Daily specials are not listed. Please visit the restaurant for a full list of daily catch fish special and other delicious plates. If you've visited our Restaurant and would like to share your experience or if you have a suggestion for us we would love to hear your feedback.
Paddlers Restaurant and Bar was voted Best of the Best restaurants in Maui county in 2020 and Molokai's best restaurant in 2017 and 2018 according to the Maui News. Daily specials are not listed. Please visit the restaurant for a full list of daily catch fish special and other delicious plates. If you've visited our Restaurant and would like to share your experience or if you have a suggestion for us we would love to hear your feedback.
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Reviews (25)
Jilian Scott
Jan 26, 2022
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I ordered the tomato jam burger and a lillikoi smoothie. The flavors of the burger were good, especially the fried egg was a nice touch i added. The menu says the burgers are medium unless specified otherwise but my burger came well done. It’s pretty thick so that was dry and I couldn’t each much of it. Other person in my party ordered theirs done well so I wonder if that was part of why they made the mistake. The smoothie had good flavor but it is more of a slushie so a lot ice. Fries were great lol I really enjoyed the live music! Ambience was preferred at Molokai hotel restaurant. Good service
Mei Y.
Dec 21, 2021
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Sanjay Ramsarran
Dec 15, 2021
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Nancy J.
Nov 07, 2021
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Oh Moloka'i. Laid back and slow moving. But not the businesses. So we heard Paddlers was the place to be on a Friday night. It was busy. Food was ok. I ordered a Gyro and onion rings and my husband ordered Steak Au Piover and fries. Of which they had already run out of everything I ordered. So because I also heard that their "shrimp scampi" (no longer on the menu) was delicious, I ordered the closest thing to it Garlic Shrimp. My garlic shrimp was really good compared to everything else we ordered. But if you have read my other reviews, customer service was awesome. She
Sascha
Nov 01, 2021
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We didn't want a burger and definitely no bar, but this place was kinda the last place we didn't try yet... And we almost missed it! We had a Pina Burger and a Tomato Jam Burger and while both don't sound too amazing at first....wooow! Both were amazing!! Seriously! I wouldn't even think that I liked either Burger variation, but these Burgers were yammi! Fries are not included in the price, which should be states more clearly... always hate when this happens! Food and service was amazing! Go and enjoy some good food!!!
Art T.
Sep 29, 2021
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Sad they only had a smaller menu due to covid. But they still had some specials worth mentioning. The pork belly tacos and Paniola Burger (burger with pineapple) were amazing. Just ordering the a side of fries with the Tomato Jam Burger for $2 was a deal. We also ordered the paddle fries for $12 but the side was fine.
Not available due to covid was Shrimp 3, no soup, no poke.
Not available due to covid was Shrimp 3, no soup, no poke.
Marina S.
Sep 14, 2021
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4.5 stars. For Molokai, I would say this is a 10-star restaurant. Fresh albeit overpriced food. We had the fries appetizer, which was quite creative and pretty with my personal favorite...Furikake spice blend. The aioli-like sauce was a tad sweet, but a good dish overall. We had the Piña Burger and a Cheeseburger with egg and bacon. The Piña Colada and Paddlers Mango Hard Tea were decent. Honestly, it's hard to tell whether we loved the food or were just too hungry and exhausted from looking for sustenance on this desolate island. It is easier to find food at Burning Man than on Molokai
J. A.
Aug 07, 2021
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Greg O'Shea
Aug 01, 2021
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Beth B.
Jul 16, 2021
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George R.
Jun 26, 2021
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We had heard about Paddlers from our daughter who has visited Molokai multiple times from our home on Oahu, so we tried it our first night visiting Molokai. Service was very good as were our pina coladas, but that was the end of the good news. My wife ordered the rib eye, medium and I got the lamb chops on the recommendation of our server. When dinner came my wife's steak was sliced into strips about 1/4 to 3/8 inch thick and was clearly well done. She said the taste was good but it was way over cooked. My lamb chops came nicely seared, but also very well done and tough. She ate hers but I
Shannon M.
Apr 04, 2021
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Shipra B.
Apr 04, 2021
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Considering it's the only real bar in the entire island, it's lively and happening vibe kinda makes up for its average dishes. But I loved the Boom Kanani cocktail and onion rings. Sometimes they have local bands playing and the whole place gives off this nice tropical island vibe. A chill place to hangout with cocktails and spend the evening.
Mason W.
Mar 28, 2021
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What a fantastic place. Get off the plane and make your first stop Paddlers, seriously. The bartenders are funny, fantastic, and friendly, and run the whole restaurant well all by themselves.
This is a welcomed Molokai standard compared to the posh bs that you get on Maui. Great food, local folks, and fun. And the prices are actually realistic!
This is a welcomed Molokai standard compared to the posh bs that you get on Maui. Great food, local folks, and fun. And the prices are actually realistic!
Sam S.
Feb 21, 2021
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Steve K.
Aug 10, 2020
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So the picture of the place including the menu picture are well um totally wrong! we just went there and for a place that claims to have amazing food and some Cordon Blue chef....um not a chance. Now I get Covid has changed things but the menu was tiny, ALL fried fried fried..service was horrible..atmosphere the same..totally run down and regardless of the fact were locals from another island we were there to support the economy but wow...avoid this place at all all costs!! Waitress never put her mask on kept it below her chin and literally took our order while walking away..speechless. I wish
Lee D.
Apr 01, 2020
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This is the largest out of the only three restaurants on Moloka'i. It is clearly a major gathering place by the open design and layout of the place. It has a tropical casual feel to it with a big dinning room that has an entertainment area off to the corner to host live music.
Menu has a large assortment of offerings to appeal to just about anyone, but the dish that really stood out for me was the Beef Noodle Soup. This was an Asian take of Pho and other Asian noodle soups. Full of flavorful broth and a touch of spice. It was packed with noodles, veggies, and just the right amount of
Menu has a large assortment of offerings to appeal to just about anyone, but the dish that really stood out for me was the Beef Noodle Soup. This was an Asian take of Pho and other Asian noodle soups. Full of flavorful broth and a touch of spice. It was packed with noodles, veggies, and just the right amount of
Nils A.
Mar 24, 2020
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Had takeout from Paddlers, and it was great experience
We preordered from the website and order was ready for pickup right on time. The food is delicious, particularly the smoked fish dip, the ban mi sliders, the Thai chicken wings and the bacon chicken sandwich
Their current takeout hours are Mon-Sat 12-6
We preordered from the website and order was ready for pickup right on time. The food is delicious, particularly the smoked fish dip, the ban mi sliders, the Thai chicken wings and the bacon chicken sandwich
Their current takeout hours are Mon-Sat 12-6
Mark A.
Oct 26, 2019
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We went here for lunch one day and really enjoyed it. The restaurant is rather large and has a tiki bar feel- very enjoyable. I ordered the gyro burger and my wife had a cheeseburger. We both liked our food, even though they put tomato on hers despite her asking them not to. I liked my gyro burger and would order it again. The dinner menu looked good but a little pricey. My only complaint is that they were a little slow. If I were on Molokai again, I would definitely eat here.
Darlene R.
Aug 22, 2019
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We had a wonderful time on Molokai as part of a tour in January 2019, realized I never did my review! Good thing I still had my notes of our experience. LOL
One of our stops was Paddlers for lunch, of course coming in as a group catches the locals eye.
Not sure if this is the only one on the island, but sure was a happening place to be.
This restaurant has a very local vibe people friendly, as well as the waiters
The food was fantastic we had chicken burger and a regular cheese burger with fries and salad, the drinks kept coming and ice cold. The food tasty done to perfection love
One of our stops was Paddlers for lunch, of course coming in as a group catches the locals eye.
Not sure if this is the only one on the island, but sure was a happening place to be.
This restaurant has a very local vibe people friendly, as well as the waiters
The food was fantastic we had chicken burger and a regular cheese burger with fries and salad, the drinks kept coming and ice cold. The food tasty done to perfection love
Alexander G.
Mar 21, 2019
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As far as sit down restaurants go on Molokai, there aren't many. This seemed to be one of the most popular, both by reviews and the number of people there when we visited. We ate here for lunch after a long morning of driving and exploring, and were pleasantly surprised by how good it was.
Paddler's is right in Kaunakakai along the main drive through town. It's part Inn, part bar, part restaurant, and even dance/night club. They have their own free dedicated parking lot. The main restaurant area is all open area, but kept nicely shaded. They have a bar, lots of tables for four or
Paddler's is right in Kaunakakai along the main drive through town. It's part Inn, part bar, part restaurant, and even dance/night club. They have their own free dedicated parking lot. The main restaurant area is all open area, but kept nicely shaded. They have a bar, lots of tables for four or
Curtis T.
Mar 11, 2019
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I've been visiting this restaurant since it first opened over a decade ago. Under the new ownership, it has revamped its menu, but maintained its popularity, if not increased it, with the locals.
While my favorite used to be their burgers, they have added poke bowls, which are actually served on plates. They offered spicy (mayo) and shoyu ahi options the day I was there with option of rice or a bed of a salad. We were fortunate to get seating because the place was packed for lunch. Our poke plates must weighed close to a pound and tasty. Although modestly higher priced for Molokai, they would
While my favorite used to be their burgers, they have added poke bowls, which are actually served on plates. They offered spicy (mayo) and shoyu ahi options the day I was there with option of rice or a bed of a salad. We were fortunate to get seating because the place was packed for lunch. Our poke plates must weighed close to a pound and tasty. Although modestly higher priced for Molokai, they would
Maria Avrutsky
Nov 18, 2018
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H. H.
Oct 13, 2018
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Uke Lorenz
Aug 10, 2018
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Best Fries, Best Burgers. We started with the garlic fries. Now I have had fries all over the world, from Belgium to the Netherlands, from Germany to Canada's famed poutine and every place between...these were the best fries ever. Then on to the pulled pork sliders, hmmm delicious. Finished by splitting a Tomato Jam Burger and a Cesar Salad with my sweetie. The burger was fantastic and the salad was quite good. Definitely will return.
