Dining on Maui
Dining while on vacation is still one of life's true pleasures.
While on Maui you can truly indulge yourself while enjoying a wide range of different foods.
Kapalua has many fine restaurants for your enjoyment and elsewhere on the island there is a great selection.
Ranging from hamburgers to Pacific Rim. Fish to pasta. Chinese or Japanese. Steaks served
on white linen to outdoor luaus where roasted pig is the specialty.
See below for recommendations for: Kaanapali Kahana Kapalua Lahaina Napili Wailea
Kaanapali
Basil Tomatoe - Italian food set at the entrance to the Royal Lahaina resort - be sure to ask for a big booth - reasonably priced (808-662-3210)
Cane and Taro - family friendly - reasonably priced - nice selection (808-667-5190)
Hula Grille - good casual outdoor setting and the food is good - great Mai Tai and the appetizers at the bar are wonderful (808-667-6636)
Hyatt Hotel - Swan Court - great breakfast buffet (808-661-1234)
Hyatt Hotel - Son'z at the Swan Court - fantastic dinner - expensive - wonderful setting - great service (808-667-4506)
Leilani's - in Whalers village - great Prime Rib and try the Hula Pie (808-661-4495)
Pulehu - Westin Villas North Building - good Northern Italian - nice setting - expensive - busy so get a reservation (808-667-3200)
Kahana
Roys - Pacific Rim - very good food and great deserts - (moving to Kaanapali Golf Course Club House in early 2012) (808-669-6999)
Dollies - small local bar/restaurant with good salads and pizza - takeout - very busy on Monday nights early for football (808-669-0266)
RB Steakhouse - good offering of beef along with some additional options - reasonably priced, especially if you sit at the bar (808-669-8889)
Kapalua
Banyan Tree - at the Ritz-Carlton - expensive but wonderful for those special occassions - like a vacation - (808-669-6200)
Merrimans - located on one of the prettiest spots in the world - be sure to have drinks out on the point before dinner - great food - expensive (808-669-6400)
Pineapple Grill at the Bay Course - breakfast, lunch or dinner - be sure to check out their daily specials (808-669-9600)
Plantation Restaurant at the Plantation Golf Course - breakfast, lunch, and dinner - good selection (808-669-6299)
Sansei in its location next to the Honolua Store provides wonderful dinner - Sushi as well as other great dishes - early bird specials are very busy (808-669-6286)
Lahaina
David Paul's Island Grill - good food - sit outside on the front lanai - great for sunset view - expensive (808-662-3000)
Gerards - for that extra special evening try this old Plantation House setting - great French food with impeccable service (808-661-8939)
Honu - family friendly - moderately priced - water front
Lahaina Grill - good food - only indoor seating - expensive - very busy - reservation a must (808-667-5117)
Kimos - good for both lunch or dinner - great for sunsets - try the Hula pie (808-661-4811)
Kobe Steak House - fun especially with a crowd - they cook your dinner at your table (667-5555)
Malas - interesting menu - moderate to expensive - water front (808-667-9394)
Ruth's Chris - very good beef - just like the Ruth's Chris you know from home (808-661-8815)
Warren & Annabelle's Magic - some good appetizers, desserts and a great magic show you must see (808-667-6244)
Dining in Napili
Sea House - comfortable venue with great views - breakfast, lunch and dinner - reasonably priced (808-669-1500)
Gazebo - breakfast and lunch - long lines not uncommon - great view - good food - reasonably priced (808-669-5621)
Cafe O'Lei - dinner - check for nights they are closed - reasonable price - good food
Dining in Wailea
Duo Steak - in the Four Seasons - excellent steak and fish with a great setting (808-874-8000)
Ganon's - great food - located in the Wailea Golf Course Club House
Joes Bar and Grill - good food in a family friendly environment - located at the Wailea Tennis facility (808-875-7767)
Longhi's - same style as the Lahaina location - Northern Italian (808-891-8883)
Mala's - located in the Wailea Marriott (808-879-9394)
Ruth's Chris - good steaks and seafood (808-874-8880)
Spagos - in the Four Seasons - excellent food and great setting - expensive (808-874-8000)
Dining in Makawao/Paia
Heili'imaili General Store - good food at a reasonable price in the upcountry area (808-572-2666)
Mama's Fish House - great fish - very expensive and very busy - get reservation (808-877-5796)