TUG DINING GUIDE - MAUI

Addresses and phone numbers were scrounged off the net wherever we could find them. In many cases, conflicting data was found. Please verify locally before relying on this information.

WEST MAUI (Lahaina, Kaanapali, NaPili, Kahana, Kapalua)

 

Multiple locations -----

Maui Tacos

- 5095 Napilihau Street, Napili Plaza, Napili, 808-665-0222
- 840 Wainee Street, Lahaina Square, Lahaina, 808-661-8883
- 2411 S. Kihei Road, Kihei, 808-879-5005
- 275 Kaahumanu Ave, Kaahumanu Center, Kahului, 808-871-7726
"Good, cheap"

 

Lahaina -----

Aloha Mixed Plate - 1285 Front Street, Cannery Mall, 661-3322

"Good, cheap"

Ba Le - Lahaina Cannery Shopping Center

"Ba Le French Bakery Sandwiches is Vietnamese take-out located at Cannery Mall. Excellent food at reasonable prices with $6.75 being the highest price entree while the highest priced sandwich is $4.00. Friendly service by owner. "

BJ's Chicago Pizzaria - 730 Front Street, 808-661-0700

"great food and entertainment"

Bubba Gump - 889 Front Street, 808-661-3111

"good but you will pay Hawaiian prices" "great restaurant ... to eat and watch the sunset"

Cafe O'Lei - Front Street, Lahaina

"The food is great, the prices are still reasonable and the sunsets are awesome."

Campadres - Lahaina Cannery Mall

"decent and not unreasonably priced"

Cheeseburger in Paradise- 811 Front Street, Lahaina (808)661-3259

"Fun hamburger joint and a great place to watch the sunset." "Just an okay burger, but Jimmy Buffett fans will probably want to go anyway." "one of the worst burgers I ever had"

David Paul's Lahaina Grill - Lahainaluna Hotel, Lahaina 667-5117

"May well be the best meal we've ever had anywhere. Not inexpensive by any stretch, but superb."

Feast at LeLe - 505 Front Street, Lahaina 808-667-5353

Associated with I'o and Pacific'O. Advance reservations required.
"Best [luau] in Lahaina".

Hard Rock Cafe - 900 Front Street, Lahaina 667-7400

"A great place"

Hop Tomato - Lahaina Center Suite A101, 900 Front Street, (808) 661-8580

"Italian bistro and brewery .. good food at a reasonable price .. children's menu."

I'O - 505 Front Street, (808) 661-8422

Java Jazz - 3350 Lower Honoapiilani Rd (approx), in shopping center with Star Market

"great coffee shop serving good coffee and good music"

Kaanapali Beach Hotel - 2525 Kaanapali Parkway, 808-661-0011

"[Go for the] Early Bird Special"

Kimo's - 845 Front Street, Lahaina 661-4811

"We love the activity, view, and food, and have made it a point to return there on each of our four subsequent trips. You can't go wrong with their teriyaki ahi." "Gotta have Hula Pie."

Lahaina Fish Company - 831 Front Street, (808) 661-3472

"great fresh fish"

Longhi's - 888 Front Street, Lahaina 808-667-2288

"Great menu, given verbally at the table by the waiter" "Seafood and other dishes with an Italian touch"

Moose McGillycuddy's - Front Street, Lahaina 808.667.7758

"great happy hour and early bird specials - awesome fried shrimp"

Nagasako Okazu-ya/deli - Old Lahaina Center, Lahaina 808-661-0985

(low rise strip mall across parking lot from McDonalds)
"Cheap place to eat.. clean and pleasant but strictly takeout"

Old Lahaina Cafe - 505 Front Street, Lahaina 808-946-1001, 800-248-5828

"Don't miss the luau (do not take traditional seating unless you have a good back)." "[Luau is] a great family experience." "Very good. Book early. We were one month ahead and had first row seating"

Pacific'O - 505 Front Street, Lahaina (808) 667-4341

Pioneer Inn Bar and Grill - Lahaina (808) 661-3636

"Order the Ahi, seared with Thai sauce -- yum, yum! [They] also have delicious pancakes with macadamia nuts spread over them and served with coconut syrup."

 

Kaanapali -----

Hula Grill and Barefoot Bar - Whaler's Village, Kaanapali 667-6636

"[Good place for] lunch .. Wonderful view."

Leilani's on the Beach - Whaler's Village, Kaanapali 661-4495

"Great location on the beach" "A restaurant to avoid - 3 of 6 in my party returned their meals." "Awesome Happy Hour with great live music"

Luigi's Pasta and Pizzaria - Kaanapali Parkway, Lahaina, on Kaanapali Golf Course, (808) 661-3160

"We were very pleased with their food and service."

Marriott - 100 Nohea Kai Dr, Kaanapali 661-5828

"[Luau provides] excellent food and entertainment."
Beachwalk Cafe "poolside - great breakfast burritto and burgers"

Soup NUTZ - 3350 Lower Honoapiilani Road Suite 204, 808-667-0787

"It was fantastic. I can be tough to please, but I give this restaurant a 10!"

 

NaPili -----

Gazebo - 5315 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Napili, 808-669-5621

"..located ocean front in Napili Shore Resort ... spent almost every morning there [for breakfast]. Their lunch was wonderful and very reasonably priced, too." "My wife and I found out about it on our last trip, it will be a regular stop [in the future] .. get there a few minutes early, there is always a line."

Sea House - Napili Kai Resort, 5900 Honoapiilani Road, Napili, 800-367-5030 808-669-6271

"Wonderful dinner as we watched the sun set over Lanai." "What a wonderful place for a romantic dinner. ... have a family night on Fri. with young children putting on a Hawaiian show. It's a fixed menu on that night."

 

Kahana -----

Dollie's Pub - 4310 Lower Honoapiilani Road, 669-0266

"Good pizza ... almost next door to [Kahana Falls]" "In strip mall across street from Sands of Kahana. Decent prices, local flavor. If you like garlic, their Quatro Frommagio Pizza is great." "local eats and flavor ... a beer, pizza, and burgers place"

Embassy Suites

"Get the Embassy Suites flier (one source is booth outside Hono Koa checkin) for two for one all you can eat buffets... Good for specific nights .. end up about $11 per person."

Erik's Seafood Grotto - 4242 Lower Honoapiilani Road (at Kahana Villas Vacation Club) (808) 669-4806

"excellent food"

Fish & Game Brewing Company & Rotisserie - 4405 Honoapiilani Hwy (Kahana Gateway Ctr), 808-669-FISH (3474)

"discounted dinner menu from 5:30 to 6:30. Delicious baby back ribs. Also great beer. They also sell fresh seafood to go."

Honokowai Okazuya & Deli - 3600D Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Honokowai (808) 665-0512

(just north of Star Supermarket)
"an excellent take-out place" "Great Mahi Mahi dinner with lemon capers sauce for around $7"

Kahana Villa Store - below Erik's Seafood, across from Sands of Kahana

"Takeout recommendations: Lau Lau (pork and butter fish wrapped in ti leaves), mushroom chicken, loco moco (hamburger over rice with egg). It's a hole in the wall though. Go before noon otherwise there may not be any food left."

Roy's Kahana Bar and Grill - 4405 Honoapiilani Highway, Kahana Gateway Plaza, Kahana (808) 669-5000

"For a special dinner out .. walkable from Kahana Falls .. He's quite a famous chef and the food is Pacific Rim." "The benchmark for Pacific Rim Cuisine" [One reviewer reported very poor service]

Roy's Nicolina Restaurant- Kahana Gateway Plaza, Kahana (808) 669-5000

"`Sister' restaurant to Roy's next door - fabulous"

 

Kapalua -----

Grill at Ritz-Carlton Hotel - Kapalua

"Try the Ritz for breakfast."

Kapalua Bay Club - Kapalua Bay Hotel, 1 Bay Drive, (808) 669-5656

Jameson's - 200 Kapalua Dr., Kapalua 808.669.5653

"Very good for fish; in the $30 range." "So good we went back another day."

Plantation House 2000 Plantation Club Drive, Kapalua, (808)669-6299

"A very elegant dinner" "The food, service and views are excellent and the price is remarkably reasonable."

Sansei Restaurant and Sushi Bar - 115 Bay Drive, The Shops at Kapalua, (808) 669-6286

"Sensational sushi and fresh fish... Sunday and Monday 5:30 to 6:30 is 50% off for Hawaii residents, but nobody checks for ID's" "the best sushi ever"

CENTRAL MAUI (Kahului, Paia)

Mama's Fish House - 799 Poho Place (along road to Hana), Paia 579-8488

"Pricey, even for lunch, but one of our favorites." "Lovely grounds, beach views, outstanding seafood menu well prepared. Expect a leisurely meal (i.e. service is not the fastest) that costs a few bucks."

Paia Fishmarket - 101 Hana Hwy (corner of Baldwin Ave), Paia 579-8030

"Delightful burgers ... fries were excellent ... good casadias ... good food at reasonable prices ... great atmosphere"

SOUTH MAUI (Kihei, Wailua, Makena)

Alexander's Fish, Chicken, and Chips - 1913 South Kihei Road, Kihei, 874-0788 "Despite its fast-food appearance and near-zero ambiance ... has some delicious food. A good place to feed family on the run."

Antonio's - 1215 S Kihei Rd Unit F, Kihei 808-875-8800

Aroma D'Italia Ristorante - 1881 S.Kihei Rd, 808-879-0133

Kihei Town Center, left of Foodland Supermarket
"Great Italian food in a family run restaurant. Prices for entrees were $15 up. Service was excellent and the locals eat there."

Azeka's Snack Shop - Kihei, shopping center behind Post Office

"Get some marinated short ribs from Azeka's. It is in a mall in the middle of town. They are marinated in teryaki sauce, and are wonderful barbequed."

Bella Luna Lounge - in Diamond Resort, 555 Kaukahi Street, Wailua, (808)874-0500 (800)800-0720

"Has a pretty view and reasonable prices..although the drinks are pretty expensive"

Five Palms Bar and Grill - in Mana Kai Maui Condo complex, 2960 S. Kihei Road, (808) 879-2607

"Has a beautiul view .. fairly reasonable .. discount coupon provided by the Maui Lea staff"

Humuhumunukunukuapu'aa - Grand Wailea Hotel

"Poor service and food ... but the ambience was great, they have gorgeous grounds."

Jameson's - 2259 South Kihei Rd, 808.891.8860

"Very good for fish; in the $30 range."

Kal Bi House - 1215 S. Kihei Rd, Kihei, 808-874-8454

"Excellent Korean food"

Kihei Prime Rib and Seafood House - 2511 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, 808-879-1954

Maalaea Waterfront Restaurant- 50 Hauoli St, Maalaea (808) 244-9028

"Great view, great fish... Dinners are around $30."

Nick's Fishmarket - 4100 Wailea Alanui Drive, Kea Lani Hotel, wailea(808) 879-7224

"Great, and incredible service"

Outrigger Wailea Resort - 3700 Wailea Alanui Drive, 808-879-1922

"luau ... which far exceeded our expectations"

Pita Paradise - 1913 S. Kihei Road, Kihei, 875-7679

In Kihei Kalama Village, south of Foodland
"... the best meals in Kihei! They serve large portions at very reasonable prices too. ... so good there, we ate there twice!

Prince Court - Maui Prince Hotel, 5400 Makena Alanui, Makena 875-5888

"Quiet, elegant, and excellent food -- also pretty expensive"

EAST MAUI (Hana)

Gardenland Cafe - Hana

"..on the right hand side of the highway just before you get to Hana. It's gorgeous eating outside in their garden surrounded by plants, fountains, and exotic birds, plus the food was great and the owner very interesting in his knowledge of the birds he had in there."

UPCOUNTRY MAUI (Makawao, Kula, Pukalani)

Cassanova Italian Restaurant and Deli - 1188 Makawao Avenue, Makawao 808-572-0220

"only good things to say... they do anything Italian good... popular with the locals"

Hailiimaile General Store - 900 Haliimaile Rd, Makawao 572-2666

"On the way to Haleakala"

Kula Lodge and Restaurant - Haleakala Highway, Kula 808-878-1535

"Great food, reasonable cost"

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