Three’s Celebrates 15 Years on Maui

February 5, 2025 By

15 years in business.  Can you believe it?  We barely can!!

Rewinding the Clock

Here’s a quick rundown on how this all came to be.  Three young friends met while working at a Wailea restaurant and bonded through a love of surfing. Jaron Blosser, Travis Morrin and Cody Christopher launched a small catering business together, innocently thinking it would give them the time and freedom to work (and surf) when they wanted.  As you can imagine, they were inundated with work — they decided to take on the former Bada Bing space at Kīhei Kalama Village, which required major renovation!  They had also never been business owners before, so together, they figured out a plan to get rolling.  They put the love in over many months, and the doors first opened at Three’s Bar & Grill on Friday, February 5, 2010, welcoming customers to 1945 S. Kīhei Road with a diversity of food and drinks.

A Journey Like No Other

In the 15 years since then, we’ve been racking up the memories along a very eventful journey. Event hosting and late night shows, wedding and boat catering, Food Network visits (twice!) and “Best of Maui” awards, kitchen fires and island fires, renovations, shutdowns, reopenings, blessings and so many moments in-between.

We now have two outdoor, shaded patios; an air-conditioned Surf Lounge with multiple screens for sports viewing, along with custom wood tables, bar tops and booths (made by our co-owners Cody Christopher & Jaron Blosser); and a dining room adorned with island images by Travis Morrin Photography, after our co-owner took up photography in 2020!

15 Years of Love for Maui

If you look closely, you’ll see the motto “live love surf” on the walls and that really speaks to our owners, who do their best to live with purpose, love what they do and surf when they can — after all, it’s the activity that brought these three friends together in the first place. 🏄‍♂️🏄‍♂️🏄‍♂️ Hear from each of them in this video as they reflect on then and now.

The Maui fires in 2023 hit everyone on the Valley Isle hard.  As a way to support our local community, Three’s began offering happy hour ALL DAY to kama‘āina with a Hawai‘i State ID.  And if you haven’t heard, our happy hour happens to be award-winning with great deals on an abundance of small plates, appetizers and drinks!  For non-residents who visit, it runs from 3 to 6 p.m. every day of the week.  Learn more about what we offer in our blog, Three Reasons to Spend Happy Hour with Us.

Mahalos on our Birthday & Beyond

Together, with a fantastic team, we’ve ridden the waves of ups and downs, and are truly grateful to still be standing today — with stronger footing and more balance than when we first started!  Thank you for helping to lift us up and support our small business here on Maui.  Get the lowdown on who we are in this overview video.

To commemorate our big birthday of 15 years on Wednesday, February 5th, 2025, we’re offering 15% off food and drinks (can’t be combined with other offers, or used for happy hour or takeout) all day, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.  We hope you come in and celebrate with us!

“Three Chefs. Three Cuisines. One Great Restaurant.” Our old motto still rings true today!  Here’s to 15 years and counting!! #AlohaComesInThrees

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Join our Donation Drive to Support Maui Food Bank, August 8th-31st

August 4, 2024 By

Donation Drive with Maui Food Bank

In solemn remembrance of the Maui fires, we’ve established a donation drive to support Maui Food Bank beginning on Thursday, August 8th and running through Saturday, August 31st.

As we all know here, the destructive fires in Lāhainā and Kula impacted numerous families, businesses and sacred lands. There remains a long road toward recovery. We wanted to find a way to honor those affected by the fires, and to support those who have tirelessly endeavored to assist those in need throughout this past year.

We’ve chosen to focus on one crucial aspect of recovery with far-reaching impacts: FOOD for those who need it. Maui Food Bank is a critical resource, continuing to provide food and essential supplies, making a profound difference in the lives of so many. Together, we can help even more.

Please donate what you can by clicking this link, or texting barandgrill to 71777.  As Maui Food Bank says, the spirit of Maui endures with your donations. Every single dollar counts. Together let’s help Maui rebuild, stronger than ever.

We know healing is an ongoing journey for Maui, and we really appreciate those who recognize the continued need for support, and take meaningful action to help. Mahalo Nui Loa, and we love you, Maui ❤️

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Three Reasons to Spend Happy Hour with Us

December 25, 2023 By Leave a Comment

Three's small plates sushi and oysters

For more than a decade now, we’ve been known as the place to be when it comes to Happy Hour on Maui.  In case you need an excuse, here are three great reasons to join us!

  1.  IT’S NOT JUST DRINKS.  We’re proud of our award-winning pūpūs and beverages (did you know we’ve received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence every year since 2018?!).  And our happy hour menu features a wide variety of both eats and drinks, from delectable small plates and sushi to beer, wine and specialty cocktails!  We also happen to be one of the biggest purveyors of oysters in South Maui, flying those beauties in fresh from the Pacific Northwest.
  2. IT’S WELL BEYOND ONE HOUR.  With many happy hours, you zip in at 5 p.m. and the deals stop promptly at 6.  Not at Three’s!  Our Maui happy hour spans a full three hours, from 3 to 6 p.m.  Be on the lookout for promotions too.  Here’s one — as a gesture of support, we launched an ALL-DAY happy hour for our kama‘āina in September 2023, and residents were so stoked on it, we’ve decided to keep it rolling indefinitely!  So locals, enjoy our daily happy hour anytime between 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with Hawai‘i state ID.
  3. IT’S EVERY DAY.   It can be frustrating to only catch happy hour during the work week, but not on weekends (when you might have more time to enjoy it).  That’s why we offer it every single day of the week!  Whenever we’re open for business, our happy hour is part of the package.

So come join us in Kīhei Kalama Village.  Chill in our spacious Surf Lounge or on our patios, as you kick back and enjoy some great food and drinks with loved ones at Three’s.  And hey, did you know we’ve been featured on Food Network not once, but twice?  So we’d love for you to check us out.  Mahalo and we’ll see you here for Happy Hour!!

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Wine Wisdom from Three’s Beverage Director

February 11, 2023 By Leave a Comment

Red wine at Three's Bar & Grill on Maui

If poetry is the language of love, perhaps wine is the liquid of love!  So we figured we’d put some enchanting specials together for you and your Valentine on Tuesday, February 14th!!

On any day of the year, our beverage director Glenn Morrin has curated a wonderful, diverse wine list with an impressive array of selections.  In fact, Three’s Bar & Grill has won the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence consistently since 2018!!

Four Wines for Valentine’s

Four wines on Valentine's at Three's! Sparkling, Rosé, Red and White

As for Valentine’s Day, we’re offering great deals on four outstanding wines; each unique and memorable.  Glenn took the time to share his knowledge on what makes these so special!  So let’s run down this luscious list…and if this doesn’t get you craving a glass, we don’t know what will!!

Sparkling Wine:  Almacita Brut Rosé — Uco Valley, Argentina ($13/glass)

  • Made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes
  • Notes of strawberry and cherry
  • Crisp, laser-like finish

Rosé:  Domaines Ott By. Ott Côtes de Provence Rosé — Southern France ($16/glass)

  • Varietals include Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault
  • Domaines Ott is the most famous producer of Dry Rosé in the world
  • Delicate and fruity with notes of white peach and apricot, mixed with passionfruit and mango
  • Full, fresh and crisp taste with echoes of the fruity aroma, amplified by citrus zest and sweet spices of cinnamon and cardamom

Red:  The Prisoner Red Blend 2021 — Napa, CA ($20/glass)

  • Incorporates Zinfandel with Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Syrah and Charbono
  • Bright aromas of ripe raspberry, vanilla and coconut give way to flavors of fresh and dried blackberry, pomagranate and vanilla

White:  Diatom Chardonnay by Greg Brewer 2021 — Santa Barbara County, CA ($20/glass)

  • Aromas of lemon, citrus blossom and wet sand (yes, you read that correctly!) with flavors of white peach and saline
  • A precise, balanced texture, designed to “capture Chardonnay in its most pure and unadulterated state”
  • Pops with tropical flowers and fruits of jasmine, plumeria and guava on the nose, with a crushed seashell minerality
  • The tropical character rides through the palate, offering more plumeria and guava flavors

Sip & Savor Anytime till 9

Three's wines with the 2022 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

You can enjoy these wines alongside a fabulous Surf & Turf dinner on Valentine’s Day, featuring prime rib, crab cake-stuffed prawn, mashed potatoes and bok choy.  We’re sure to have plenty of lovebirds, families and friends joining us on Tuesday, so make your reservation on OpenTable now!

Even if it’s not Valentine’s Day, don’t be shy!  We’re open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.  Come on in and experience some of the exceptional wines on our list, along with our fantastic food menu.  Mahalo and here’s to spreading the love!!

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Three’s is Named Among the Top Happy Hours on Maui

November 29, 2022 By Leave a Comment

 

We’re happy that our Happy Hour makes so many people, well, yes, HAPPY.  It’s been that way for a long time…more than a decade in fact.  We’ve been known for our happy hour on Maui since we opened in Kīhei Kalama Village in 2010.  So it’s always nice when we receive awards like Best Happy Hour from local media like Maui Time (see the list and years we’ve won in our Media section) — and we were especially jazzed on a recent accolade from Maui Inspired as one of the Top 5 Happy Hours on Maui!

Three’s Gets Featured on Maui Inspired

Three's co-owner/chef Travis Morrin and Maui Inspired host Kiaora Bohlool with Happy Hour food and drinks

Three’s co-owner/chef Travis Morrin and Maui Inspired host Kiaora Bohlool with a giant spread of Happy Hour favorites.

Local resource blog and social platform Maui Inspired even did a feature video on us as one of the top spots.  We’ve shared some of that in the video above, as chef/co-owner Travis Morrin so eloquently outlines a huge spread of Happy Hour favorites!   You can see more of the interview with host Kiaora Bohlool in our article on Maui Inspired.

What Happy Hour on Maui Means at Three’s

Three's Bar and Grill Fresh Oysters

Oysters at Three’s are flown in fresh daily.

You get plenty of time to enjoy, whether you’re chillin’ at the handcrafted booths or sustainable wooden bar (thanks to master builder/co-owner Cody Christopher and project manager/co-owner Jaron Blosser) in our air-conditioned Surf Lounge, enjoying the dining room (with stunning surf visuals from photographer/co-owner Travis Morrin on the walls) or relaxing on one of our TWO patios.  Our happy hour spans from 3 to 6 p.m. every single day of the week!

We offer specials on both food and drinks, so you’ll find a range of small plates on special, along with tropical cocktails, beer and wine!  Food options include the BBQ Kalua pork quesadilla, panko-crusted Ahi roll, local garlic noodles, coconut-crusted fish taco, crispy pork belly with green papaya salad, coconut shrimp and MORE!

It’s also pretty cool that we have sushi on our happy hour menu, since not many restaurants do.  We also happen to be one of the biggest purveyors of oysters in South Maui, flying those beauties in fresh daily from the Pacific Northwest.

Supporting Local Whenever Possible

Three's local garlic noodles

Three’s local garlic noodles, sourced from Maui’s Iwamoto family.

We talk about this a lot at our sister restaurant Fork & Salad Maui, which is a healthy farm-to-table eatery in Kīhei and Kahului in case you didn’t know, but Three’s is a huge proponent of supporting local farmers and suppliers too.  As a hallmark of our business, we buy from Maui producers like Kumu Farms on the regular, use local ingredients for our garlic noodle plate and source our fresh fish from local fishermen as well.

Join us for your next Maui Happy Hour

We hope this has given you a taste of why we remain a favorite when it comes to that fun “Pau Hana” time of the day.  Read more about our happy hour menu, or just trust us and come on in!

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Join Us!! Three’s is REOPEN

October 29, 2020 By Leave a Comment
threes bar and grill owners with masks

Three’s Bar & Grill owners Cody Christopher, Travis Morrin and Jaron Blosser in September 2020.  We’ve worked hard to get the restaurant ready to reopen for YOU!

We’ve missed our wonderful customers, and are happy to announce that Three’s Bar & Grill is REOPEN!!  We’re back with our award-winning happy hour and dinner menu, which includes some cool new options.  Check it out here!

Restaurant Hours, Monday to Sunday:

3 p.m.-9 p.m.

Happy Hour, Monday to Sunday:

3 p.m.-6 p.m.

You’ll find us conveniently located in Kalama Village at 1945 S. Kīhei Road. Give us a call at 808-879-3133 or make a reservation at Open Table.  We have socially-distanced tables available in our epic Surf Lounge, indoor dining space and outdoor patios, complete with live music.  So please come show your support and enjoy some awesome food and stellar service at Three’s!!

 

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