Top Rated Restaurants en Cafés in Kihei

Nestled inside the stunning Andaz Maui At Wailea Resort, Ka'Ana Kitchen is your stop to enjoy some delectable Hawaiian and American cuisine against a scenic landscape. Embellished with subtle lights, the decor is simple yet modern. The warm ambiance invites you on a culinary feast of local and regional specialties along with a fine selection of wines. Relish a fine assortment of seafood platters, fresh veggies, and classic meat cuts along with in-house specialties here. Pair your platter with a glass of elegant red or sparkling wine and have a wonderful time over good food, wine, and pleasant views.

This elegant spot is a wonderful choice for a romantic dinner date, a special occasion or an evening of culinary decadence. It is located in the palatial Kea Lani Resort, a Wailea landmark. The outdoor lanai is surrounded by a lush tropical garden. Specialties include Greek Maui Wowie (an innovative twist on the Greek salad) and Abalone Chicago-Style (with asparagus, shi'itake mushrooms & rock shrimp). Seafood rules the menu with everything from salmon to Mahi Mahi. The wine list is extensive indeed—more than 2000 French, California and Italian vintages are cellared on-site.

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.

There is no better way to start the morning than with a leisurely breakfast in a postcard perfect setting of poolside view and alfresco setting. The casual Kea Lani Restaurant opens every morning to serve the most delicious and scrumptious breakfast selections along with a host of beverages. Patrons can also opt for the delicious buffet of island fruits, sumptuous pastries and breads, delicious yogurts, cereals, omelets, sausages, bacon and a selection of fresh juices, tea and coffee. A healthy and filling meal is all it takes to keep you on your toes all day.

The name of this restaurant is enough of a mouthful to be a meal in itself—many people shorten it to "Humuhumu." Aside from its name, the restaurant has also received high acclaim for its delicious seafood and its setting. It floats on a lagoon, surrounded by tropical flowers. The signature menu item is the spiny lobster, but be forewarned: it costs a pretty penny. To anyone who is still wondering about the name, it translates to the rather inexplicable phrase "Trigger Fish with a snout like a pig"—the Hawaiian state fish.

This elegant dining room is a wonderful setting for early morning breakfast, magnificent Sunday brunch buffets and opulent resort dinners. The restaurant is modern and inviting with views overlooking the beach and the resort pool. Start the morning with a variety of fresh fruit, fresh Kona coffee, eggs benedict or even a traditional Japanese breakfast complete with miso soup and rice. Dinner at DUO is a complete experience of luxury. Fine silverware and china along with a sunset glow and candlelight are the preludes to a dinner of fresh island fish, elk steak, venison chops and duck breast. -Lottie Tagupa