Favorites…
We have included a few of our favorite restaurants below. We can certainly answer any additional questions you might have. Feel free to email us with any questions or requests.
LAHAINA
TEMPORARILY CLOSED – Hopefully reopening by summer 2024 – Popular before being made famous on Top Chef, and always a favorite of Amy & Dan, you will love the house made noodles and delicious Asian specialties of Star Noodle.
Star Noodle
OPEN! Mala Ocean Tavern sits over the water with amazing views and delicious food and drinks. (Great for lunch, dinner or weekend brunch.)
Mala Ocean Tavern
TEMPORARILY CLOSED – Hopefully reopening by summer 2024 – Honu sits over the water with amazing views and resident sea turtles sometimes swimming within view.
Honu
OPENING MARCH 21 – Making a return to the West Maui dining scene, Aloha Mixed Plate is back! A favorite for local style food with gorgeous ocean views, check them out!
Aloha Mixed Plate
NORTH OF LAHAINA
We were so excited to welcome a Monkeypod Kitchen to Whaler’s Village. You can find us there regularly.
Monkeypod Kitchen
Casual and cool, Maui Brewing Company offers tasty pub fare and delicious local brews in Kahana.
Maui Brewing Company
Made famous on the Big Island and now happily in Kapalua, Merriman’s offers gorgeous views of Kapalua Bay and delicious food.
Merriman’s Kapalua
Quaint and delicious little neighborhood eatery, Fond offers amazing food and cocktails.
Fond
Sushi is popular on the island and we have a couple of favorites, Miso Phat and Sensei.
Miso Phat
Sansei Sushi
For delicious Italian fare and awesome cocktails (and mocktails), enjoy Taverna in Kapalua.
Taverna Maui
A new favorite in West Maui, check out Sergio’s Cantina in Honokowai. If you ever loved Frida’s (before it closed in mid-2023) you’ll love this new spot.
Sergio’s Cantina
CENTRAL MAUI
Consistently an island-wide favorite, Hali’imaile General Store will be sure to please your tastebuds. Tucked away at the base of Haleakala it’s just minutes from Kahului.
Hali’imaile General Store
After putting Star Noodle on the foodie map, Chef Sheldon Simeon opened Tin Roof, a new generation mom & pop shop in Kahului.
Tin Roof
Awesome pizza alert! We are loving the new Point Break Pizza in Maalaea. As they say, ‘Good Vibes, Great Pizza.’
Point Break Pizza
Yummy Italian food with big portions – open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, enjoy a stop at Marco’s in Kahului.
Marco’s Grill & Deli
A long time Maui staple, visit Cafe O Lei at the Plantation for weekend brunch, weekday lunch or dinner, or happy hour! Located at the Maui Tropical Plantation, you can also enjoy a tour or tram ride at the Plantation.
Cafe O Lei at the Plantation
NORTH SHORE MAUI
Maui’s most famous restaurant. Mama’s Fish House is tucked away on a quiet cove with gorgeous sunsets and amazing food.
Mama’s Fish House
Super casual, surfer chic…Paia Fish Market offers the best fish sandwiches on the island.
Paia Fish Market
Looking for a tasty pizza during a day of North Shore adventuring…look no further than, Flatbread Pizza Co. in Paia. (Fun fact, our daughter can get a taste of home anytime while away at college – they have a location on her campus in Rhode Island.)
Flatbread Pizza Co.
Right in the heart of Paia, we love the relaxed atmosphere at Cafe Mambo. Yummy food and a great spot for people watching.
Cafe Mambo
UPCOUNTRY
An Upcountry staple and local favorite, Polli’s Mexican is one of our favorites.
Polli’s
TEMPORARILY CLOSED Kula Bistro is an Upcountry favorite that “specializes in homestyle food with an Italian flair.” Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Kula Bistro
Tucked away in Makawao, Satori is an awesome little food truck (with shaded seating) that offers yummy sushi and ramen bowls.
Satori
SOUTH MAUI
Merriman’s Monkeypod Kitchen quickly became one of our favorite Maui restaurants. Perched above Wailea, it offers delicious food and amazing drinks!
Monkeypod Kitchen
Looking for local style food? Look no further than Da Kitchen in Kihei.
Da Kitchen
Made famous in Paia, Paia Fish Market Kihei offers the best fish sandwich on the island.
Paia Fish Market Kihei
Offering elevated Italian fare and an extensive wine list, check out Matteo’s Osteria in Wailea.
Matteo’s Osteria
Guests rave about The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea, unique and local-focused, you’ll be enchanted by the location and food.
Restaurant at Hotel Wailea
LUAU
NOW OPEN!! If you are hoping to experience the quintessential Hawaiian luau, we recommend Old Lahaina Luau.
Old Lahaina Luau
Don’t forget to plan your island activities in advance too, and check out our activities page for great suggestions! Your visit is going to be amazing.