Post #727826 by Thortiki on Thu, Sep 18, 2014 1:06 PM

After a hairy SW flight to Fort Lauderdale, we were ready for the Mai Kai. Got there right @ 5:00 PM opening, sat at a two person table just at the bar entrance. The greeter/seater said the Meet Up group was in the back of the bar. Our server was really nice she's been there awhile since we had her on a prior visit. Started off with a Hidden Pearl & Black Magic which were both really good. Had a mix of 1/2 price appetizers & the pork/sushi @ the buffet behind the singer. The place was really packed by 6:00 PM, We expected a more Aloha Shirt/Tiki crowd & felt in the minority. YES, the singer was terrible expected Hawaiian music or a decent surf band, she detracted from the atmosphere. Our second round of drinks was a Zula (just ok) & a Jet Pilot (A+). The Mai Kai owner was in the bar last night up front. On a side note IMO the Gift Shop has really gone downhill from years ago in what they are now offering. We are going again tonight for drinks & dinner (no show) will see how that turns out Mahalo