Top 33 Restaurants on Maui

Mama’s Fish House is located on the North Shore of Maui in Ku’au. This restaurant is not just any ordinary dining establishment, it is a full-on culinary spectacle, one that deserves to be enjoyed by every single set of feet that land on the gorgeous Island of Maui. The North Shore view is awe-inspiring, and sunsets are astounding. Making reservations at Mama’s Fish House should be embedded in your mind as a vacation activity that cannot be missed! Just like a Whale Watching Tour in Hawaii or an adventurous Snorkel Trip in Maui, a meal at Mama’s is an unforgettable experience; a culinary gift that you will most definitely treasure for years to come.

At Mama’s, guests will thoroughly enjoy a revolving, and eclectic Polynesian influenced menu. All seafood is caught by local fishermen on a daily basis, and locally sustainable components are abundantly used throughout each dish. Only the finest ingredients are utilized at Mama’s Fish House, and it is more than obvious to the eye and your palette!

Savor an opulent, island-style 5-star meal at Mama’s Fish House on Maui. Enjoy an experience full of decadence, fabulous interior design elements, insatiably beautiful tropical floral creations, and a menu that beats every single restaurant in the Hawaiian Islands. Treat a loved one to a birthday dinner on Maui, an anniversary celebration or a romantic Maui rendezvous for two. Please don’t forget to arrive early and enjoy some ultra-fabulous Mama’s cocktails at the bar! The cocktail selections are fresh, creative and out of this world…

Upon entering Koiso, all guests will immediately recognize the familiarity of walking into a traditional Japanese restaurant. Sushi is served on wooden planks or Japanese ceramic dishes, you’ll see neon lighted Japanese beer signage, posters with information about varying fish species, hand written wall menus, and a traditional sushi bar managed by a Japanese head sushi chef. Koiso Sushi Bar is an exceptional Maui sushi restaurant choice, and nothing less than charming. It’s fantastic.

At Koiso, we love all of the sushi rolls, and we especially adore the 69 Roll, Salmon Skin Roll, California Roll, Unagi Nigiri, Sashimi Combo, Rainbow Roll, and the King Crab Roll. In addition, the Omakase is always a rotating and decadent choice, and we also love, love, love the Broiled Abalone (when available).

The NUKA owners made a fabulous and most definitely well-planned out decision to appoint Chef Hiro Takanashi the Head Chef at this North Shore locale. Hiro is a well-known Maui sushi chef extraordinaire with previous stints at Jacques North Shore Bistro and Moana Cafe.

At NUKA, guests can count on many amazing things, including fresh ingredients, Maui seafood, meats, and produce throughout their menu. Local and seasonal items are kind of the theme of this Maui Japanese restaurant wonder, and without a doubt, the cocktails are fabulous too. If you love authentic Japanese food, you will be in heaven at NUKA. You will not be disappointed with anything you order, so enjoy! Do not forget to order a double scoop of either the green tea or black sesame ice cream at NUKA; it’s homemade…

At The Pint & Cork, enjoy a casual environment with great food, professional local-style customer service, and excellent menu offerings. Have a bite to eat before or after beach hopping in South Maui, catch a game on one of their big screens or plan a fun date night with a new friend.

The Eat Menu at The Pint & Cork is full of satisfying selections for everyone. Off of the Burgers/Sandwiches menu, try the Ahi Sandwich, or their famous Bib Burger made with ground beef, white cheddar, charred onion, fried egg, pickle, arugula, whiskey 1000 and a melt-in-your-mouth brioche bun.

Specialty plates include Shrimp & Grits (only place on Maui you’ll find this!), a Charcuterie Platter and their popular Mac & Cheese. If you love a perfectly cooked steak, make sure to order the 16oz Ribeye Steak. Don’t sleep on the Happy Hour Menu, and enjoy a welcomed sigh of relief because The Pint & Cork also has a Kids Menu (Root Beer Float included).

Let’s discuss the Drinks Menu at The Pint & Cork. Here’s your go-to place for local Hawaii beers, domestics and craft beers that you won’t be able to find elsewhere on Maui. Ordering a burger and a beer at Pint & Cork is kind of like a marriage made in paradise. If beer isn’t your thing, make sure to explore their cocktail menu. Many restaurants claim ‘mixology’ skills, but The Pint & Cork live it.

In terms of culinary aptitude, the flavors, plating, and the presentation at Lineage is top-notch. Be pre-pared to order multiple dishes at once to share with the whole table. This is how you can create the most optimum dining experience at this top Maui restaurant.

Lineage’s menu order is by Snacks, Rice & Noodles, Pupu Line, Share, and Side Plates. Our favorite menu items include the Chicharon, Maui Flying Saucer, Hekka, Cold Ginger Chicken, Turkey Adobo, Huli Huli Chicken, and Crispy Pata.

Lineage also has an amazing selection of rare teas and sake choices. The cocktails are nothing less than incredible. Our favorite cocktails are the Mai’a Tai, and the super cute Maneki-Neko. It’s a vodka cock-tail infused with jackfruit, sour orange, almond liquor, ginger, egg whites, and the sweetest little Maneki-Neko aloha surprise.

At Maui’s Spago restaurant, guests can enjoy creative and unique menu items created by Executive Chef Peleg Miron. Before arriving on Maui, Chef Miron was also the Executive Chef at the Istanbul location. Since he’s been on Maui, Chef Miron has found a way to uphold the tradition of island cuisine fused with Wolfgang Puck classics.

When at Spago Maui, guests can look forward to a stylish atmosphere, top customer service, and Pacific Ocean views. The menu items are full of locally sourced ingredients and fresh-caught seafood. Spago Maui is open for nightly dinner service with award-winning appetizers, entrees, desserts, and cocktails.

Upon arriving at Spago, we suggest that you start by enjoying a cocktail service and an appetizer in the lounge. The cocktail menu is full of tasty drinks. Our favorite is the ‘Sexy Legs.’ For starters, we love the Poisson Cru in Island Coconut and the Big Eye Tuna Cones.

Entrees at Spago Maui are impressive and mouthwatering. Favorites include the 100% Japanese Wagyu, Steamed Whole Keahole Point Lobster, and the Grilled Onaga in Ti Leaves.

Having dinner at a Wolfgang Puck establishment isn’t complete without dessert! We recommend the Hana Coconut Tiramisu and the House Made Ice Creams & Sorbets (Kona Coffee, Tahitian Vanilla, Guava, Kalamansi-Mango, Coconut).

Their fusion menu is diverse, blending many cultural flavors and local ingredients in a fresh new way. From their fashionable cocktail creations to their Lunch and Dinner items, Monkeypod is full of unique and delicious selections. With over 36 craft beers on tap, a kiawe wood-burning oven, and the best homemade cream pies on Maui, it is obvious that Monkeypod knows what they’re doing.

Without a doubt, Monkeypod Kitchen in Wailea has one of the best lunch and dinner menus in Hawaii. What makes their menu so unique is their twist on traditional and modern lunch classics with a fusion of Hawaii Regional Cuisine. We also lo ve how they use local Maui vendors throughout their menu! At Monkeypod, guests can choose from a tempting assortment of menu items. You may just find yourself ordering more than you need because every item is just so inviting! Their menu brings even more with yummy burgers and seafood dishes, steak plates, and gorgeous salad and sandwich options. Don’t sleep on the local style offerings- with fresh, local and sustainable ingredients, they are excellent here.

This is a fun, casual, and social Maui restaurant, a wonderful spot for a Lunch date for two, or a family meal. Without a doubt, you will absolutely fall in love with this Maui restaurant!

The Chef’s Table is an opportunity to take pleasure in a multi-course menu in an engaging environment. The evening is curated by a rotating selection of Mill House chefs and allows guests to observe the preparation and cooking experience while learning about the menu items, their inspiration, culinary techniques, and the farms from which the ingredients are sourced.

At the Maui Chef’s Table, diners gather in the Mill House to share a foodie experience full of tantalizing flavors and locally grown Maui foods. It’s a fantastic opportunity to savor meats, seafood, produce, cheeses, fresh-cut herbs, and more ingredients grown right here on the Valley Isle. Guests are encouraged to walk up to the chef’s table to meet the chefs, take photos, and ask questions. Without a doubt, all will savor incredible dishes and delight in the wine pairings and mixology cocktails. It’s truly a Maui dining experience like no other.

Also, visiting and local foodie enthusiasts can enjoy the Mill House restaurant every day from 11 am-9 pm (Happy Hour is 2-5 pm daily). The menu offers something for everyone and is broken down by creatively curated menus: Bites, Chef’s Plates, Garden + Grains, and Fish + Livestock. The menu items rotate based on seasonal ingredients, but you can always count on fresh and delicious items like charcuterie boards, crudos, salads, pasta, flavorful local seafood, and meat dishes.

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When at any Roy’s restaurant, guests can expect gourmet consistency with European cooking techniques. The menu blends Asian-fusion cuisine with the distinct flavors of Hawaii. Each location offers a beautifully low-lit and spacious interior- perfect for a romantic date night, or a family celebration. On Maui, Roy’s is nestled in the Kaanapali resort area with views of the golf fairways.

No other restaurant in Hawaii can mimic Roy’s ‘Signature Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine.’ Only the freshest local ingredients are used, and each dish leaves you with the feeling that you’ve just found paradise. One of the best things about Roy’s is that each location features menu ingredients that are sourced from local farms. At Roy’s in Kaanapali, the chef collects fresh produce, seafood and meats from Kona Cold Lobsters, Kumu Farms, Ma’o Organic Farms, Hana Herbs & Flowers, Kawamata Farms, Maui Cattle Company, and more. In addition, each chef at the many Roy’s locations have been trained under the direction of Roy Yamaguchi himself. This allows a consistent approach to his unique culinary style at all restaurants.

When dining at Roy’s Kaanapali, there’s a huge menu selection to choose from: Starters, Dinner Pupu’s (Family Style Appetizers), Sushi, Entrees (From the Sea & From the Land), and Mixed Plates. Every item is more than impressive, and we absolutely love the diversity of the Family Style Appetizers. Favorite items include the Dim Sum Canoe for Two, Misoyaki Butterfish, Poke Duo, Whole Hawaiian Moi (cooked Crisp), Roy’s Blackened Ahi, Surf & Turf, and the Duck Duo. For those that want to take advantage of the best menu items with a full course, we definitely suggest that you order the Prix Fixe Menu ahead of time. Each course is paired with a wine (including the dessert service).

Morimoto’s menu is full of local, farm and ocean fresh ingredients. Popular items are hand-rolled sushi, fresh fish, steak and seasonal cocktails with a Japanese and Western flair. Check out why Morimoto’s won the #1 spot for the Top 30 Restaurants on Maui…

While mouthwatering Lunch and Dinner options are offered daily, we suggest making reservations for Dinner to watch the magnificent sunset fade into Maui’s glistening Pacific Ocean. The assortment of delicious sushi and sashimi is world famous, and you definitely need to enjoy those with the Aged Morimoto Sake. For dessert, try the Doughnuts, which come in a variety of flavors like Waialua chocolate, sake caramel, and apple-banana cheesecake. The house made sorbet is also to die for!

Taverna’s menu is a total culinary journey through rustic Italian classics fused with locally grown ingredients; organic produce, freshly caught seafood and local meats. Dishes are organized by Antipasti (starters & pizzas), Share Plates, Contorni (sides), Primi (pasta) and Piatti Principali (main dishes). There are so many amazing things on their menu; we suggest you order a selection.

The dressing on their Insalata Cesare is out of this world- it’s truly a perfect Caesar. The Fritto Misto is also impressive offering no just fried calamari, but crusted shrimp a spicy tomato jam, arugula, and aioli. We also loved sharing the Taverna Polpette: beef and bacon meatballs with tomato sauce and grilled ciabatta. Plate portions are pretty much spot on here- not too much and not too little, allowing you to continue to the main dishes. We highly suggest ordering the Linguine con Vongole, Saltimbocca di Pollo or the Costine Corte di Manzo, a slow braised beef short rib.

The wine list is extra impressive with beautiful varietals from California Central Coast areas (Paso Robles, Santa Barbara, etc), various Italian regionals and more. If you love a rich Barbera Asti, crisp Chardonnay or satiating Moscato with your Italian cuisine, they have you covered.

The cocktail list at Taverna isn’t just award-winning but features a true selection of mixology masterpieces. Try one of their Aperol Spritz and Negroni options, and taste the ‘Bankolada,’ a craft cocktail that won the ‘Best Cocktail’ award during the 2018 Kapalua Wine & Food Festival. Others winning libations include the ‘Burning Man-Hattan’ (Bulleit Rye, Carpano Antica, House Bitters, and Smoked Seasonal Wood).

With a menu that highlights classic and re-imagined Italian and Pacific-Rim fusion dishes, we recommend everything! The whole menu is tasty and innovative with an Italia rustic twist. The service at Ferraro’s is always spot on, and the menu has something for everyone with a special “Wellness Menu,” vegan and vegetarian options. When dining at the Four Seasons in Maui, you can’t go wrong. With a culinary team headed by Executive Chef Craig Dryhurst and Executive Sous Chef Marco Calenzo, no attention to detail is ever left out.

Ferraro’s is definitely deserving of being on the top of our best restaurants in Maui list with their fabulous location, incredible service, and an all-around incredible menu.

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Down the Hatch was created by three friends from Georgia. After living on Maui for a few years, they had an idea to open a restaurant that showcases Maui’s beautiful seafood and locally grown items. But with a Southern-aloha twist.

Tasty seafood items at Down the Hatch include their Fish n’ Chips, Mahi Mahi Tacos, Shrimp Po Boys, Calamari, and Lobster & Crab Grilled Cheese. As of late, this West Maui eatery has also become an island famous for its Chicken & Waffles (which are also served 7-days a week for breakfast).

For national acclaim, Down the Hatch has been featured on Diners, Drive-ins & Dives, a show that was hosted by Guy Fieri on the Food Network in 2017.

When venturing to Lahaina’s Front Street, make sure to stop into Down the Hatch! On any day of the week, you can join in on the fun with karaoke, pajama brekkie parties, open mic nights, trivia, and more.

The chefs at DUO will happily prepare vegan dishes and more customized plates for those with dietary restrictions. This is something super special about dining at DUO. Even though they are known as a Maui steak house, it’s a restaurant for everyone.

Every Friday at DUO is ‘Market Night.’ The restaurant transforms into a farm-to-table buffet with artisan cheeses, a meat carving station, seafood station, and a salad bar. It’s a great choice for both residents and visitors, and they also have a children’s care area with a keiki buffet. This makes it easy for mom and dad to have a date night with their kids cared for and close by.

Hali’imaile General Store is Chef Bev Gannon’s first and most renowned restaurant in Maui. Here, you’ll find a menu full of creative American-Pacific, Pacific- Hawaii Regional, and Asian-style cuisine. Yes, that sounds like a lot in the mix, but in Hawaii, this is the creme de la creme for soul food island-style. Since the late 1980s, Hali’imaile has not only been one of the top restaurants in Maui, but also a vacation destination for Maui’s many loved visitors. At Hali’imaile, foodie lovers can explore a menu full of tempting selections like the Kalua Pork & Goat Cheese Wontons, Popcorn Shrimp (the best ever!), Togarashi Shishito Peppers, Furikake Crusted Ahi & Coconut Shrimp, Paniolo Pork Ribs, Hali’imaile’s Tri-Tip “Plate Lunch,” and of course Bev’s Famous Crab Pizza, which is to-die-for by the way.

The cocktail list is superb with a handful of amazing libations, and the dessert menu is a real winner with items like the Lilikoi Creme Brûlée and a lovely Pineapple Upside-Down Cake. More fabulous things about the Hali’imaile General Store include an awesome bar with a conveniently cool daily happy hour from 3-5:30 pm, sweet local vibes, and a host of foodie-related events that take place throughout the week, month, season and year.

When you visit Maui, you just have to got to Bev’s Hali’imaile General Store. Housed by Old-Hawaii plantation architecture, and offering a fabulous menu, you cannot go wrong here.

Here, guests can enjoy indoor and outdoor seating, and relax to the sounds of Live Music and the hypnotic rolling waves of Kapalua Bay each evening. When dining at Merriman’s in Kapalua, savor all parts of their menu as it has been carefully devised to tantalize your senses. For dessert, marvel in the Toasted Coconut Creme Brulee or the Maui Gold Pineapple and Toasted Macadamia Nut Brioche Pain Perdu. Last but not least, definitely make sure to peruse Merriman’s Wine Menu, it is an overtly impressive assortment.

If you’re celebrating a date night, birthday or anniversary on Maui, we definitely recommend making dinner reservations at Lahaina Grill. The atmosphere is chic with dimmed lighting, the menu is fantastic, and the service is always exceptional.

Popular appetizers at Lahaina Grill include the Seared Ahi and Hudson Valley Foie Gras, Ahi Poke, Maui Onion Soup, and the Wagyu Beef Ravioli. Favorite entrees are the Veal Osso Bucco, Kona Coffee Roasted Rack of Lamb, and the Surf & Turf.

Another amazing thing about Lahaina Grill is that they have a fantastic wine menu with regional varieties from around the world. The cocktail menu is award-winning, and the Maui Mule is a fantastic spin on the Moscow Mule. It’s served in a copper cup and made with locally distilled Ocean Vodka, fresh lime, ginger liqueur, Maui Brewing Company’s ginger beer, and crystalized fresh ginger.

The menu at The Restaurant is Hawaii Regional cuisine mixed with culinary artistry. Chef de Cuisine Zach Sato has successfully combined island foods with classic American, French, Italian, and Japanese items.

Favorite appetizers are the Half-Dozen Oysters, Pickled Kamuela Beets, Young Kale Caesar, and the Hamachi Tataki. Popular dinner items include the Steamed Local Fish, Pan Roasted Diver Scallops, Kona Lobster, and the American Wagyu Short Ribs.

The cocktail, wine, and dessert menus are all amazing at The Restaurant. This is a great place to celebrate an anniversary or a date night in Wailea. The sunset view is insane, the service is fantastic, and the menu will have you craving more.

At Nalu’s, savor an innovative island-style menu full of healthy and fresh ingredients: locally grown produce, healthy meats, fresh-caught seafood, Maui made food products, and more. Want to stay hydrated? Make sure to try all of their infused waters that are available as a courtesy (more like a gift) to their clientele. Our favorites are the Pineapple Lemon and the Cucumber Mint- they are so refreshing! They also have kombucha and handcrafted Maui beers on tap, plus an amazing cocktail menu with a mouthwatering Kim Chee Bloody Mary, a delish Mai Tai, and a Hawaiian Superman!

It’s not just that Nalu’s is a cool restaurant with an amazing menu and staff; they also have this really incredible attention to detail throughout their menu and customer offerings. Sometimes it’s those kinds of surprises with a streamlined approach to customer satisfaction that really makes a restaurant stand out from the rest. That is why they are at the top of our list! When at Nalu’s, make sure to try some of their most popular menu items like their Apple Brie Burger with homemade chips or the Fried Chicken and Waffles. Their Poke Bowl is fantastic, and their volcano fries and calamari are the best on the island, for sure. For dessert? Just go for it! Try all of their malasadas; you definitely won’t regret it.

Nalu’s offers both indoor and outdoor seating in their spacious and clean restaurant. Happy hour is from 3-6 pm Monday through Saturday, and they have live music on Sundays with a selection of super talented Maui musicians. It’s a perfect Maui restaurant for celebrating birthdays, for couples, families, kids, everyone! DO NOT miss out on a chance to eat at Nalu’s South Shore Grill…

Here, guests of all types can choose items off of their menu, even vegans, and vegetarians, which is a really unique offering for a brewpub. The menu is broken down by salads, burgers and sandwiches, flatbreads, entrees, sliders and ‘share, pair and taste’ plates. They even have a kids menu with easy options for the Keiki like cheese pizza, fried chicken bites, mac and cheese and a burger. If you like a little bit of spicy with your frothy beer, definitely order the Shishito Peppers.

When at the Maui Brewing Company restaurant in West Maui, consider ordering items “family-style.” The casual environment invites menu exploration, and it’s super fun to pair items off of their menu with beer selections. The staff is all very beer knowledgeable, so don’t be afraid to ask for recommendations. This is a perfect spot for lunch, happy hour and dinner in West Maui.

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At The Plantation House, Maui golfers, visitors, and residents can enjoy daily breakfast, lunch, and din-ner. Menus are large with many options, and the plates are filling. Guests of all dietary needs can easily find tasty things to eat, and the chefs are more than happy to customize orders.

We recommend that you make early dinner reservations at The Plantation House so you can enjoy a beautiful West Maui sunset. The vantage point is epic and sets the stage for perfect vacation photos.

Favorite starters on the dinner menu include the Hawaiian Ahi Poke, Ali’i Mushroom Arancini, Kalua Pork Tostadas, and the Grilled Kula Farms Asparagus. Our favorite entrees are the Miso Cured Alaskan Black Cod, Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi, and Mary’s Organic Teriyaki Chicken.

Dining at Star Noodle is so fabulous, the food is so finger-licking, and the environment makes you feel transported to the “coolest restaurant ever.” Nothing on the menu could ever possibly disappoint you, from the genius Sake Cocktail creations to the Shared Plates, Noodles, Sweets, and Wine List.

When at Star Noodle, make sure to savor every bite. But no worries, you can always plan another trip to Maui just for another fabulous Star Noodle Dinner.

Ka’ana Kitchen is located at the stunningly gorgeous Andaz Resort in Wailea. Recently opened in late 2013, everything Andaz offers guests is uber-modern and cutting edge for a luxurious vacation lifestyle. Ka’ana Kitchen is Andaz Maui’s signature family-style restaurant. Open for breakfast and dinner, this Maui restaurant is perfection with its delicate version of old world flavor and modern culinary innovation. For Breakfast, guests will surely enjoy waking up to freshly brewed Maui coffee, Maui Mimosas, and traditional brekkie items with a Hawaiian twist like Bacon & Eggs with paniolo potatoes, and the Kalua Pork Eggs Benedict served with a ponzu hollandaise sauce and an heirloom tomato salad. For dinner? Be ready to fill your belly with lots of enticing menu items…

In addition, Ka’ana Kitchen is famed for its use of locally grown Maui ingredients from the Ka’ana Farm, Ono Farms, Surfing Goat Dairy, Waipoli Hydroponic Napili, Ho’opono Farms, Kapa’a Farms, Flo Farms, and Evonuk Farms. We adore the Maui restaurants that support local!

Situated next to the resort’s waterfalls, and overlooking the gorgeous Ka’anapali Beach, you just can’t beat the location! Japengo is the perfect place for a romantic dinner for two, or for a gathering with friends and family. In fact, you, and your guests will definitely enjoy a gorgeous Maui sunset while sipping delicious handcrafted cocktails on their outdoor patio.

Sushi connoisseurs will love sitting at the Sushi Bar at Japengo. Here, you can watch top-notch sushi chefs create the most mouthwatering sushi rolls and sashimi at their contemporary Sushi Lounge. We suggest ordering the Omakase (chef choice). You won’t regret it! Here, the local fish and seafood is some of the freshest we’ve tasted on island. It’s all sourced from local Hawaiian Islands as well as Japan.

If sushi is not your thing, don’t worry, you will not be disappointed. There’s a huge variety of tasty ‘cooked’ dishes on the menu. Try the Ribeye or the Pork Belly, both are sophisticatedly prepared using only the freshest ingredients. We highly recommended making reservations in advance, as Japengo tends to book- up fast, especially during the sunset hours.

Here, you’ll find an eclectic and delicious menu full of crowd pleasers. With an array of enticing options, you’ll surely be tempted to order more than your belly can hold. Go for it! The lunch and dinner menus are similar with great starters, salads, seafood sandwiches, burgers, entrees, and brick oven pizzas. They also have a special gluten-free menu with a ton of choices for the gluten intolerant folks, or those avoiding wheat. The brick oven pizzas are all amazing, and can also be made with gluten free crusts.

Honu Seafood & Pizza’s menu is full of locally sourced seafood, meats, and produce. A handful of our favorite menu items include: Washington Oyster Shooters, Grilled Spanish Octopus, Green Goddess Caesar with Ahi Tataki Sashimi, Bikini Blonde Battered Fish & Chips, Ali’i Hamakua Mushroom Pizza, Maui Cattle Burger, and the Hawaiian Fresh Fish of the Day.

During the day, you can see honu, Maui’s Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles right swimming right below the dining area. Sunset here is also awesome, and at night you’ll definitely see a star-filled Maui sky. This is a great place to go for lunch, a dinner date, or with your whole family in tow.

Throughout the week, restaurant patrons can enjoy lunch and dinner at Casanova. They all have a cozy room in the back of the restaurant for private events, corporate functions, and large family celebrations.

Known for always providing amazingly cooked, honestly Italian food, guests will adore their rotating lunch and dinner menus. The focaccia bread, served at every table upon seating, is exceptionally flavorful and served with balsamic vinegar and olive oil. The salads, pasta, and entrees are excellent; the fantastic desserts rotate pending seasonal ingredients.
If you’re overwhelmed with the many incredible choices, ask your server for recommendations. They are all more than willing to help you create a full-on fantastic homestyle Italian dinner in Maui. We love Casanovas!

Casanova is also a great restaurant choice for a power lunch and their daily extended happy hour. Here’s a spot that will easily slide into your go-to Maui restaurant repertoire.

Located on the corner of Hana Highway and Baldwin Avenue, Milagros is the perfect spot for a date night and/or hanging out with friends and family. Everyone will enjoy front row seating to some of the best people watching on island. Plus, there is nothing more satisfying then a refreshing margarita paired with a giant pile of kalua pork nachos, after spending an afternoon of shopping at Paia’s chic boutiques.

Milagros is serving up some tasty flavors that harmoniously combine Southwestern cuisine with Maui’s freshest locally sourced foods. Signature dishes include lots of fresh fish! One of our favorite lunch items is the mouthwatering fresh fish burrito, made to order grilled or blackened. What really makes Milagros’ burritos pop is the delicious combination of their homemade beans and famous guacamole. If fish is not your thing, the fire grilled burger is hands down one of the best burgers on island! The dinner menu also offers many delectable seafood dishes. The spicy shrimp and panko crusted Mahi Mahi are a couple of our favorites, and don’t forget to ask your server about the daily specials. The Keiki (children) menu is sure to please both kids and parents, offering affordable simple dishes that all kids love.

Open for lunch and dinner, and don’t forget happy hour! Offered daily from 3-6pm, you don’t want to miss this one! Featuring special prices on their delicious house margaritas, Maui Brewing Company beer, glasses of red and white wine and of course a specialty cocktail of the day. They also have a daily happy hour food special that never disappoints. For daily happy hour specials check out Milagros Instagram page!

Tequila enthusiast will love the outstanding selection of tequila here. Last, we visited, we counted more than 10 different kinds of tequila ranging from traditional labels and mango flavored to ultra-premiums that are sipped from a sniffer.

Paia Fish Market is a Maui institution. No matter what you order, do not leave without ordering their French fries and coleslaw. Everything on their menu is tasty and fulfilling, but these two sides steal the show.

This Maui eatery is casual, cool and satisfying. The dining area is super laid back with share picnic table-style seating, and the menu prices are reasonable. They always have great tunes, and the vibe is welcoming. Here’s an excellent place for the whole family.

Whether you’re at a Paia Fish Market for Lunch or Dinner, the menu is the same. Although there’s quite a lot of menu choices, their most popular items are their Fish Burgers, but you can also order a chicken burger if you’re not into fish. The burgers are garnished with their fantastic coleslaw, tomato, jack cheese and house-made tartar sauce. The burgers don’t come with fries, so just add-on a side for a couple of bucks.

Pasta, Quesadillas, Fajitas, Fish & Chips and Shrimp & Chips are also smart ideas at Paia Fish Market. In fact, if you love a good Caesar Salad, they have a great one here. For Fresh Catch Plates, guests first choose a fish type and then a preparation style. Fresh Catch Plates come with their yummy coleslaw, tartar sauce and a choice of Cajun rice or French fries.

For drinks, Paia Fish Market has your usual array of refreshments, but you can also order a glass of wine or a Maui craft beer to partner up with your amazingly satisfying meal.

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The permanent menu is simple and streamlined, with a solid selection of flatbread pizza and salad choices. Each week, Flatbread provides one “Carne,” and one “Veggie” special, allowing guests the rare chance to taste the many flavors of sustainable Maui ingredients. The cocktails are brilliant, bartenders are awesome, the crowd is social and fun, the service is professional and friendly, and the music is the best.

Besides an awesome menu, one of the best things about Cuatro is that it’s BYOB (with a $10 corkage fee). So, you and your friends can grab your favorite bottle of wine or beer at Foodland right next door to this restaurant. The menu is streamlined and fresh, and there’s a certain ‘Cuatro’ twist to classics. This is a perfect place to enjoy a pre-sunset meal before walking across the street to enjoy the views from Kihei’s Cove Park.

The service and beautifully prepared food are enough to keep you coming back again and again, but the views just take it to another level. Gannon’s Restaurant in Wailea is one of Maui’s top restaurants for many reasons. Voted as one of OpenTable’s Top 100 Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in America, here you’ll find incredible Pacific Ocean views and a menu full of local Maui ingredients. The restaurant takes its namesake from its award-winning owner, Chef Bev Gannon. Chef Gannon is not only known as a local restauranteur but also as one of the innovators of ‘Hawaii Regional Cuisine.’

For Lunch, visitors can enjoy a family-style meal by choosing a variety of share plates, or order per guest. The appetizer menu offers incredible first tastes with Bev’s Famous Crab Dip, Coconut Curry Mussels, Kalua Pig Spring Rolls and the delicious Haiku Caprese Salad. Off of the Makai (ocean), Mauka (land) and Wailea Classics menu, guests can order fish and steak plates, salads, pasta, burgers, and sandwiches.

The Dinner menu at Gannon’s is quite extensive and even includes gluten-free and vegetarian options. Every guest will fall in love with selections off the Appetizer, Raw Bar, Salad, Makai (ocean) and Mauka (land) menus. The Iceberg Wedge Salad is classically nostalgic, and the Sesame Crusted Ahi is a great item to order for those that love to explore the more traditional flavors of the island. Carnivores will be in heaven here with mouthwatering selections like the Ginger Hoisin Short Ribs, 14 oz. Aged New York Steak and the Sonoma Lamb Rack.

The restaurant is open daily, and they offer many special engagements throughout the week like happy hour specials in their Red Bar, movie nights and live music. It is also an ideal Maui restaurant for holiday meals, anniversary celebrations, and large group dinners.

The theme of Cane and Canoe is “from land to ocean.” With Maui-grown ingredients that come from the ‘aina and the makai,’ guests will surely savor satiating, creative, and trend-setting locally-sourced menu items.

Delicious entree items off the Cane & Canoe menu include the Ora King Salmon, Domestic Lamb Chops, and the 18oz Wagyu Ribeye. We also love the Keahole Lobster Pot Pie, and the Fennel Sausage Rigatoni.

Here, you’ll learn that the cocktails are not just impressive, but awesome! Great options include island-inspired libations like the Kamuela Fizz, the Kapalua Butterfly circa 1978, or a modern cocktail like the Radcliffe made with Bulleit Rye Whiskey, yellow Chartreuse, Carpano Antica, Absinthe and large ice cubes.

When delighting in the amazing scenery with a cocktail in hand, make sure to nibble from the bread basket selections. Yummy homemade focaccia bread and Molokai sweet potato rolls are served alongside a taro leaf pesto spread, and Hawaiian red sea salt butter.

Chef Matteo is the man who started it all, and after many years in top notch kitchens around the world he’s effectively created a welcoming space with design and décor that says, ‘I’m from the old country’ but with a ‘living it up in paradise’ kind of a vibe.

Matteo’s Lasagna is a super thin homemade pasta in a perfect meat sauce; it’s considered by many to be the best lasagna on Maui. If you enjoy a classic executed Tiramisu, Matteo’s is the place to go. The Apple Tart is a puff pastry, with thin slices of almost sweet apples, a Chianti strawberry glaze, and a small scoop of rich vanilla gelato. Simply delicious.

With great service, fantastic food, and an array of delicious wines to choose from, Matteo’s is a great choice for premium Italian food in Maui while on a dinner date, or for meeting with friends for Happy Hour.