Must-see restaurants in Kahului

  • Geste Shrimp Truck

    Kahului

    Beside Kahului Harbor, this small white food truck, emblazoned with a giant shrimp, serves the tastiest shrimp on Maui – maybe even the world! A dozen…

  • Tin Roof

    Kahului

    This creation by celebrity chef Sheldon Simeon proves that a restaurant can be successful no matter the venue – in this case a tin-roofed outlet next to…

  • Bistro Casanova

    Kahului

    An offshoot of the popular Casanova in Makawao, this is Kahului’s classiest dining option. Seafood and steaks are great quality and come with plenty of…

  • Poi by the Pound

    Kahului

    You can't beat the value at this casual local spot serving tasty Hawaiian eats. Don't come for the setting (brown furniture under florescent lights); come…

  • Food Truck Park

    Kahului

    Around a dozen entrepreneurial and yummy food trucks have congregated in this parking lot, around a canopy-shaded setup of picnic tables. Choose between…

  • Wow-Wee Maui’s Kava Bar & Grill

    Kahului

    The grill dominates the kava at this buzzing local joint, but it’s still your best chance to try piper methysticum, a ceremonial drink made from the kava…

  • Da Kitchen

    Kahului

    Tasty grinds (local food) attract all kinds to this cheerful strip-mall eatery. The kalua pork is, as they say, ‘so tender it falls off da bone.’ Some…

  • Thailand Cuisine II

    Kahului

    Welcoming family-run eatery with Thai favorites, plus fun variations (such as the Thai Evil Prince with chicken, beef or pork sautéed in hot spices with…

  • Acevedo's Hawaicano Cafe

    Kahului

    The place to get your Mexican fix with a Hawaiian spin. This counter joint serves up classics done well, such as carne asada, chicken ranchero, packed…

  • Leis Family Class Act

    Kahului

    Maui Culinary Academy’s fine-dining restaurant connects an ocean view with the opportunity to watch up-and-coming chefs create a four-course locavore meal…

  • Tasaka Guri-Guri

    Kahului

    For the coolest treat in town, queue up at this hole-in-the-wall shop dishing up homemade pineapple sherbet. The guri-guri, as it’s called, is so popular…

  • Paʻina Food Court

    Kahului

    With tenants like Paniolo Grill and World Plate, this multi-stall food court isn’t your average campus fare. Run by students from Maui College’s acclaimed…

  • Safeway Kahului

    Kahului

    For groceries, the Safeway in the town center never closes.