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DiningFavorite Dining Spots
from tacos to caviar
and be sure to see the 'Arriving & Departing' section

There are so many excellent restaurants on Maui, and many of them are located within a fifteen minute drive of the condo.  Here are some of our local favorites, in all price ranges.
These are listed in order of proximity to Kahana Reef.

Some 'Happy Hours' have been modified or suspended, but they're slowly getting back to normal. We'll keep this list updated as best we can.

Also, see our dining tips at the bottom of the page.

Restaurants with a * are new to our list.

  Restaurant: Known for:
     
  China Boat
4474 Lower Honoapiilani Rd
Kahana
$$
808-669-5089
 
Chinese

We'd go even if it WASN'T across the street!
 

 

Dollie's Pub & Cafe
4310 Lower Honoapiilani Rd
Kahana
$$
808-
669-0266
 
sports, pizza & beer
...takeout, too

 
Miso Phat
4310 Lower Honoapiilani Rd,
Ste 111
, Kahana
$$-$$$
808-669-9010
excellent sushi
When you factor in the BYOB, the prices are very reasonable
Warning: do NOT order online unless you want to drive to Kihei! Call, instead.
 
Honokowai Okazuya & Deli
3600 L. Honoapiilani Rd. Honokowai
$-$$
808-665-0512
 
island cuisine, takeout

 

  The Fish Market Maui
3600 L. Honoapiilani Rd. Honokowai
$$-$$$
808-665-9895
 
fresh seafood
+ fish tacos and sandwiches
*
Java Jazz
Times Market Shopping Center
3350 Lower Honoapiilani Rd
Lahaina

$-$$
808-
667-0787
 
Breakfast, Lunch,
& good Coffee!
...and LIVE MUSIC 7-10 pm

 
  Slappy Cakes
Times Market Shopping Center
Honokowai
$$
808-419-6600
 
breakfast or lunch
with a fun, do-it-yourself twist.
...and the food's good!
  Mama's Ribs & Rotisserie,
Napili Plaza, Napili
$-$$
808-665-6262
 
ribs, of course! 

  Joey's Kitchen
Napili Plaza, Napili
$$
808-214-5590
 
fresh and tasty
island fare
  Maui Tacos,
Napili Plaza, Napili
$-$$
808-665-0222
 
local fast food,
tasty and affordable fish tacos
The Gazebo
5314 L. Honoapiilani Rd., Napili
behind Napili Shores Outrigger
$$
808-669-5621
 
B'fast/lunch with a view

Be prepared for a line, but it's worth the wait!
  Sea House,
Napili Kai Beach Club, Napili
$$-$$$
808-669-1500
good happy hour for island drinks and a view of our favorite local bay
Ahi Poke Nachos
are incredible!
 
  Merriman's
1 Bay Club Pl., Napili/Kapalua
$$$$
808-669-6400
 
seafood and stunning views;
prix fixe menu only.
Honestly, we liked it better before the prix fixe
 
  Honolua Store
502 Office Rd., Kapalua
$-$$
808-665-9105
 
real local cuisine

 

Sansei Seafood & Sushi Bar
600 Office Rd., Kapalua
$$-$$$
808-
669-6286
 
great sushi — some of the best on Maui.
Great happy hour and late night sushi specials, too.
 

 

Taverna
2000 Village Rd, Kapalua
$$-$$$
808-667-2426
 
Italian...
with an island flair
 
  The Burger Shack
DT Flemming Beach
at the bottom of the hill
from The Ritz

$$-$$$
808-
669-6200
 
expensive burgers*
with a 'Mama's Fish House' view

* but totally worth it
!
  Hula Grill
Ka'anapali Beach
$$-$$$
808-667-6636
 
lunch "on the beach"

 

Mala Ocean Tavern
1307 Front St., Lahaina
$$-$$$
808-667-9394
 
brunch every day;
drinks, tapas & views;
happy hour(s)!
 
Star Noodle
1285 Front St, Lahaina
$$-$$$
808-667-5400
Currently Closed
 
asian fusion noodles,
and more. Delicious!
 
Old Lahaina Luau
1251 Front St, Lahaina

$$$
808-667-1998
 
the best and most authentic luau on the West side. Go early for great cultural history & demos.
 

 
Leoda's Kitchen & Pie Shop
820 Olowalu Village Rd
(Rt. 30), Olowalu
$$
808-
662-3600
 
OMG! The BEST sweet and savory pies on the planet!
 

The Mill House Restaurant
Maui Tropical Plantation, Waikapu

$$$-$$$$
808-
500-0553
 
'farm to table' cuisine in a beautiful garden setting.
However, we haven't been since the COVID closure, and we heard they changed hands...
 
  Paia Fish Market & Restaurant
100 Hana Hwy, Paia
$-$$
808-579-8030
 
best fresh fish sandwiches and platters, bar none!
     
 
  The following are Permanently Closed
We list them here in the hope that they'll return, someday
     
  The Bakery
991 Limahana Pl, Lahaina
sticky buns and flax seed bread just like you get at Mala Ocean Tavern... Mmm!
 
  Lahaina Fish Co.
831 Front st.,
Lahaina Town

 
fish & chips
with a view
  Cheeseburgers in Paradise
811 Front st.,
Lahaina Town

$$

 
nice harbor view;
good burgers and fries
 

808 Grindz Cafe
843 Waine'e St,
Lahaina Town
In the same shopping
center as Foodland
$
onolicious Breakfast!
This 'hole in the wall' has no view, but great food, and lots of island atmosphere!
No reservations.
Expect a line, or else come at 11:45
 
  Lahaina Grill
127 Lahainaluna
Lahaina Town
$$$-$$$$

 
'nouvelle Hawaiian'
outstanding food and service makes this a bargain for any special occasion
 
  Lahaina Pizza Company
730 Front St.,
Lahaina Town 
$$

 
Chicago-style pizza;
live music

 

  Down the Hatch
658 Front St., "The Wharf"
Lahaina Town
$$-$$$

 
best dine-in poke,
Happy Hour 2-5, daily
Cool Cat Cafe
658 Front St., "The Wharf"
Lahaina Town
$$
 
burgers & onion rings
with a view

 

Paia Fish Market & Restaurant
632 Front St, Lahaina
$-$$
 
best fresh fish sandwiches and platters, bar none!

Betty's Beach Cafe
505 Front St., Lahaina
$$
Kalua pork sandwich.
Live Maine lobster on Wednesday & Saturday nights; Prime Rib on Friday.
Sat & Sun brunch.
Dining with a view
 
Leoda's Kitchen & Pie Shop
820 Olowalu Village Rd
(Rt. 30), Olowalu
$$
OMG! The BEST sweet and savory pies on the planet!
 

Dining Tips
Some restaurants, like Sansei, offer "kama'aina" (local) specials — the island equivalent of the "early bird special." Arrive before 5 or 6 pm, and get up to half off your meal!  These vary, and are always subject to change, so call to inquire.  Keep an eye out, because kama'aina rates are hard to beat and can be found at some of the best restaurants in the area!
 
Here are a couple take-out tips:
Sushi lovers, check The Times Market in Honokaowai for good fresh-made sushi at reasonable prices. It's in the refrigerated display near the entrance.
If you like
poke (po·key), definitely check out Napili Market and
Miso Phat for the best poke on the island.
 

 
Arriving & Departing
We're always hungry after a long flight to Maui, and if it's not too late in the day, we head off to a restaurant in Kahului or Paia. Likewise, when we fly home we plan extra time to enjoy a tasty meal at one of these restaurants before we take off.

Here are a few notables restaurants to check out after you arrive or before you leave Maui. And, remember, you can take these on the plane.
 

Olowalu  
Leoda's Kitchen & Pie Shop
Olowalu
(approx. halfway between Kihei and Lahaina)
These nice folks make the best savory and sweet pies. Words alone cannot do them justice. You must try Leoda's at least once during your stay

808-662-3600

   
Paia  
The Paia Fish Market
110 Hana Hwy
at Baldwin Ave. intersection
The best fresh fish sandwiches, period.
 

Lahaina: 808-662-3456
Paia: 808-579-8030

   
Mama's Fish House
Hana Hwy, past Paia,
left at mile-marker #8
The ultimate in Hawaiian atmosphere and cuisine. You must go to Mama's at least once in your lifetime. The downside is it's become so popular that it's  become quite expensive.

808-579-8488

   
Kahului  
Las Pinatas
295 Dairy Rd
Kahului
Just great Mexican! This is a favorite when when we're over in Kahlui around lunchtim. Never a bad meal!
   
Marco's Grill & Deli
70 E Kaahumanu Ave
at intersection with Dairy Road (Rt 30)
Delicious deli sandwiches, large portions and good prices.
Get it to go, and eat it on the plane!

808-877-4446

   
Tiki Tiki Thai
395 Dairy Rd
Excellent Thai cuisine on the way to the airport.

808-893-0026

   
Thailand Cuisine 2
Maui Mall
70 E Kaahumanu Ave
Authentic, delicious Thai dishes
at great prices. Don't let the Mall setting dissuade you.

808-873-0225

   
 

 
Maui restaurants are constantly changing, and we do our best to keep up with them. If you happen upon a good West Maui dining spot that we don't have listed, please let us know the who, what, where and why. Mahalo!
 
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