There are plenty of good places to eat around Maui. These are a few of our favorites and some that have been recommended by friends and guests:
Some restaurants like Mama’s Fish House in Paia require reservations and are typically booked out months in advance. Once you eat there, you’ll understand why. You may want to try Star Noodle, Makawao Steak House, Haile Maile General Store, or any of the other awesome restaurants on Maui. You’ll enjoy yourself much more if you plan and make reservations. It’s really tough to get in to most of these places.
- Mama’s Fish House – In Paia. We always try to eat here at least once whenever we are in town. It really is that good! Rated one of the 10 best restaurants in the USA. You need reservations, it is a long way from the condo, at least a half hour drive without traffic, expensive and it’s worth every bit of hassle, time and money! Easily the BEST food, drinks and dessert on Maui. Awesome setting too. Mama’s was rated one of the best restaurants in the USA by Conde Nast and is Zagat rated. You can make reservations here: http://www.mamasfishhouse.com/restaurant/
- Haile Maile General Store – Another GREAT restaurant on Maui that doesn’t get a lot of recognition. It is across the street from the distillery. Every local knows about this place! On the way to Makawao.
- Maui Brewing Company – In Kahana. You can walk to this brew pub from our condo in less than 5 minutes! The food is good and the beer is better! Best part is that you can “stumble” back to the condo! Get a bar stool and sit at the bar so that you can use the “ice-bar” to keep your drink cold.
- The Gazebo – World famous for their macadamia nut pancakes. This is a breakfast place. There will be a HUGE line! Is it worth it? Only if you like good food! People drive here from all over the island. It’s less than a mile away – 5 minutes away by car. Get there early. You should eat here at least once!
- McDonalds – On the way to the Maui Brewing Company. 3-5 minute walk from the condo.
- Aloha Mixed Plate – If you’ve ever been to an L&L in the States or Oahu, this is what it should taste like. A real good sit down mixed plate place. The food is very good and reasonably priced. In Lahaina town behind the Safeway about a 10 minute drive from the condo. Always a wait. Right next door to the Old Hawaiian Luau.
- Roy’s in Kaanapali – Great service and good food. A must for dinner, especially a romantic one. Love the blackened ahi, macadamia crusted fish, and pineapple upside down cake. You should get reservations.
- The Fish Market – Near the ABC store. This place always has fresh seafood and knows how to cook it! About ½ mile from the condo near the ABC store on the way towards Lahaina. Plenty of parking. There is occasionally a wood fired pizza food truck with awesome pizza in the parking lot too.
- Leoda’s Kitchen and Pie’s – In Olawalu. Great breakfast and lunch spot on the highway in to Lahaina from Kahului. You drove by it on your way to the condo. It is worth the trip out there. Try the Pork-Pork-Pork sandwich! Amazing pies! OMG the passion fruit cheesecake!
- Mala Ocean Tavern & Honu Seafood and Pizza – These two places are right next to each other & owned by the same group. The food is good, the views are amazing! About a 10 minute drive from the condo in Lahaina. Parking is difficult in this area. We will sometimes park at Safeway and walk the 2 blocks to these restaurants.
- Star Noodle – Next to Aloha Mixed Plate behind the Safeway store in Lahaina. Lots of hype about this place. The owner has been on a couple of the Food Network TV shows. We have eaten here many times. It’s good, different and there’s always a line.
- Mi-So Phat – Sushi restaurant in Kahana a short 5 minute walk from our condo. Featured on Diners, Drive In’s and Dives so it can get crowded. Very good Sushi. Always seem to have a fresh catch of the day!
- The China Boat – Almost directly cross the street from the condo and close! They say they’re the #1 rated Chinese restaurant in Maui. We actually eat here a lot. Convenient and decent. We’ve also eaten at the #2 rated chinese restaurant – there’s a reason there is no line to get in there…
- The ABC Store – Across from the Fish Market near Kaanapali. I think Wednesday is their prime rib special. Don’t judge. Where else are you going to find a prime rib meal in Maui for under $20?
- Matteo’s Oysteria – Some of the best Italian food we have eaten anywhere. We almost hate putting this on our list because the food is so good and we hate waiting in line. Reservations are highly recommended. Located in Wailea Town Center. Hard to find
- Poke yum!!!! The Tin Roof in Kahului. Do some research and you’ll see why. There is also a food truck court over by the Costco with the second best poke on Maui. If you want real good poke at a lunch counter got to Tamura’s = also a liquor store so you can kill two birds…
- Fat Daddy’s Smokehouse BBQ – This place is in a strip mall in Kihei and has one of the best bourbon selections I’ve seen on the island! The BBQ is as good (or better) than anything you’ll find on the mainland. Best part is that the prices are VERY reasonable.
- Acevado’s Hawiiacano – Hawaiian Mexican and everything is made on site. It’s in a strip mall setting in downtown Kahului. It is worth eating here. Hours are hit and miss so check before going.
If you run across a restaurant that you think we should know about, please let us know!