Named "the best food and entertainment combo in Maui" by Zagat's Restaurant Survey, this lively eatery features energetic dancing and live music upcountry. The sprawling dining area with the bar at one end turns into one of Maui's hottest nightclubs after hours. A huge wooden sun-deck is great for lounging and people-watching in the daytime. The menu features a nice selection of salads (made with organic greens), wood-fired pizzas and delectable homemade pastas smothered in rich sauces and savory meats.
Everything about Mama's, from the decor to the service to the amazing cuisine, is iconic. Locals and visitors consider it to be the ultimate special-occasion restaurant. The path leading up to the restaurant is lit by torches and lined with palm trees. Candles light the dining room, and most tables feature an ocean view. Appetizers include Tahitian Poisson Cru, Sashimi Salad, and Shrimp Won Tons with macadamia nut dipping sauce. The Mama's fishermen catch fish daily to offer an indulgent experience. The stuffed fish is known to be tender and flavorful. The wine list completes the dining experience with its elegant pairings.
If you've never heard of Guri Guri, you are not alone. It can only be found at this particular location. However, this stand is a landmark on Maui and a legend among the islands. Guri Guri is a refreshing, frozen dairy product that tastes like a cross between sherbet and ice cream. It comes in two flavors: strawberry or pineapple. The recipe is a jealously guarded family secret. While some people don't find it to be anything special, some people become strangely addicted to it and stop by the stand daily.
This shop is located just across the street from Kihei's popular Kamaole Beach Park. You can literally wander in wearing a swimsuit and flip-flops, and when you do, chances are, you'll fit right in. There is a fairly extensive menu of specialty cocktails and alcohol-free juices. The burgers are delicious, if a little pricey considering the beach-shack atmosphere, but the live music is really the key here.
Renowned for its sunset views, mouthwatering menu and reasonable prices, this restaurant does big return business. It serves contemporary cuisine with the Pacific Rim accents that seem to be required of all Maui gourmet rooms. Fish fans will want to savor the catch of the day, while meat eaters might want to get down to business with a hearty Black Angus steak or a rack of lamb. The breakfast and lunch menus are varied and extensive, though not as impressive as the dinner spread.
Enjoy a delicious meal and a show at the Wailele Polynesian Luau. Dine on a four course meal and unlimited drinks, including Mai Tai, beer and of course fruit juices. There is craft and culture demonstrations and the show has dances, fire knife performances and more.
Located just a few minutes from the plantation town of Paia, this new age eatery resembles more of a permanently anchored food truck in charming Haiku than a restaurant. The menu appeals to a very narrow spectrum of those who insist on organic, vegetarian cuisine with an emphasis on macrobiotic selections. The menu includes a long list of vegetable and blended juice drinks including exotic items like daikon, acai berry and bee pollen. There is a great selection of sandwiches that change almost daily. There are also colorful umbrellas and picnic tables where one can relax and enjoy Haiku's wonderfully fresh, tropical air. -Lottie Tagupa
A family run restaurant, Fiesta Time offers one of the best Mexican food with their special homemade salsas and guacamole. The entrées are served with rice and beans—be sure to try the large and fried to perfection 'Natalies rellenos' which comes with serving of smoky tomato sauce. The authentic recipes and the affordable prices are sure to draw you back to this place time and again. A small Mexican joint serving great Mexican food!
This wonderful eatery is not your mama’s health food restaurant. Stylish and modern, it offers a menu of fresh ingredients and fat and calorie-conscious selections for those watching their figure so that they can flaunt their stuff on Maui’s sassy sultry beaches. The décor is cheery and bright with surfboard tables and benches. The wall accents provide cheery color and an education on Hawaiian fish while you wait for the kitchen to do magic on your order. Menu selections include whole wheat buns, brown rice, low fat dressings and more. The grilled fish burgers are made of fresh island fish and prepared with your choice of Asian, blackened, Cajun style dressings or simply with lemon and butter. -Lottie Tagupa
Located just a couple blocks from the Kahului Airport, this funky shave ice stand is kind of an oddity set in an unassuming strip mall. The thatched roof and the colorful exterior make it easy to find, and their shave ice offerings are extremely tempting on those steamy afternoons when a cold bottle of water just won't make it all better. The servings are huge, the ice is fluffy and not chunky, and the service is cheerful and uplifting. The long list of flavors include some fresh new flavors like melona, lilikoi and other island inspired flavors. Lots of free parking is available. -Lottie Tagupa