North Shore & Upcountry
Sidle up to the life-size wooden cowboys on the porch and say howdy. Then pop inside and check out the cowboy hats and souvenir T-shirts. If it’s…
Must-see restaurants in Maui
Lahaina
Acai bowls and smoothies are the stars at this food truck that's part of a pod near the center. Options for your bowl include locally grown lilikoi …
ʻIao Valley & Central Maui
Little more than a tin-roofed shed, this place tucked behind the government buildings has been dishing out tasty Japanese-style plate lunches to office…
Lahaina
This breezy box of healthy deliciousness whips up addictive organic fare. The fruit-stuffed acai bowls – loaded with berries, greens and granola – are…
Hana & East Maui
Pull over for coffee (hand roasted), veggies and fruit, fresh off the adjoining 13-acre farm. Get the fruit sampler – it's delicious and may well have a…
North Shore & Upcountry
Wood-fired pizzas made with organic sauces, nitrate-free pepperoni, Maui pineapples – you’ll never stop at a chain pizza house again. Fun combinations…
North Shore & Upcountry
In operation for more than a century, this homespun bakery, legendary for its mouthwatering cream puffs, stick doughnuts and guava-filled malasadas …
Lahaina
A great place for coffee coffee. This laid-back, island-casual joint serves extraordinary coffee drinks and teas, with a collection of ragtag tables out…
Kihei
With fresh breads, innovative spreads, gourmet hot dogs and 20 different sandwiches and paninis, this tiny sandwich shop across from Kam II is the place…
Lahaina
Breakfast and lunch tacos can be customized in myriad ways at this silver-hued food truck, part of a pod of trucks. The lines form early for the super…
North Shore & Upcountry
Makawao’s hippest haunt brews heady espressos, and buzzes all day with folks enjoying buttery croissants, thick Italian sandwiches and hearty Greek salads…
Hana & East Maui
This fruit stand is the place to pick up Kipahulu-grown coffee, jams and the most incredible array of fruit, from papaya to rambutan. Look for it in the…
ʻIao Valley & Central Maui
The oldest and best Vietnamese restaurant on Maui is out of the way, but it rewards the search. Menu stars include Buddha rolls in spicy peanut sauce and…
Lahaina
For over-the-top (literally) shave ice, amble up to the counter at the second location of Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice and take your pick of tropical…
Kihei & South Maui
Get your beach snacks – tacos, burritos, shave ice – at this food truck at the back of the northernmost Big Beach parking lot.
Lahaina
This is the Hawaii you came to find: friendly, open-air and beside the beach (although the view is somewhat obscured). The food’s first rate, the prices…
The Road to Hana
This bustling barbecue stand at the Nahiku Marketplace is the place to try kiawe-smoked breadfruit, plus kalua (pit-oven-cooked) pig tacos. Your kids will…
The Road to Hana
For traditional Hawaiian fare on the Road to Hana, try this satisfying little roadside vendor at Nahiku Marketplace. Order healthy poke bowls (with Hana…
The Road to Hana
In a lovely setting, with purple benches and beautiful peacocks wandering around, this little food-truck cafe near the entrance to the Garden of Eden…
North Shore & Upcountry
This shaded tropical garden and low-key coffee shop make an inviting sanctuary on a hot day. It's tucked into a busy side street (enter off Nalu Pl or via…
Kihei & South Maui
Tucked inside the Island Gourmet Market, this new deli is a great quick stop for pre-made and made-to-order takeout. Breakfast offerings, which are…
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…
West Maui
Offering a solid menu of sandwiches, burgers and fish tacos, this oceanfront cafe may not be worth the short drive from the resorts just south – parking…
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…
Kihei
For fresh, healthily prepared seafood in a family-friendly setting, try this chill spot in north Kihei. Order at the counter – we recommend the fish tacos…
West Maui
The Sea House offers a solid steak and seafood menu, but the main reason you're here is the million-dollar sunset. Our advice? Sidle up to the bar at this…
ʻIao Valley & Central Maui
Enjoy delicious home-cooked Caribbean fare in a lovely, casual indoor courtyard-garden setting. Along with empanadas (puff pastry stuffed with fillings),…
North Shore & Upcountry
Grab a seat in the shaded courtyard at this local-favorite eatery to dine on sweet or savory crepes, salads and a variety of curries. You’ll also find…
Kihei
Wondering whether to order the seafood chowder? You should. This hearty treat primes the palate for the top-notch fresh seafood served in this busy fish…
West Maui
The Maui outpost of chef Roy Yamaguchi’s upscale dining empire sits inside the golf-course clubhouse at the Kaʻanapali Resort. Views of the greens are a…
Kihei
At most Mexican restaurants on Maui, the food is simply a buffer for the margaritas. But here? The margaritas are excellent, but so is the authentic…
Kihei & South Maui
With more than 50 wines available by the glass, handmade pastas and pizza, and impeccable service, it's no surprise that Matteo's is a top pick in Wailea,…
Kihei
What puts the fab in Fabiani’s? Definitely the prosciutto, mozzarella and arugula white pizza with truffle oil. Or maybe it’s the linguini with sautéed…
Lahaina
That would be Fleetwood as in Mick (although they do serve a fine mac and cheese). The legendary singer is very much in evidence here at his eponymous…
West Maui
Got the sun-kissed tan and the windswept hair? Japengo bar-restaurant at the Hyatt is the place to show off your Kaʻanapali glow. At the tiki-lit patio…
West Maui
This welcoming indie market is a great spot to pick up healthy and tasty takeout fare. The hot entrees bar ($10 per pound) includes organic goodies and…
North Shore & Upcountry
Parked on the corner of Baldwin and Makawao Aves, this friendly and atmospheric Tex-Mex restaurant is a longtime favorite. Have a cerveza at the small bar…
Lahaina
We like Lahaina Coolers for breakfast, the homemade hot sauce kick-starts the delightfully messy huevos rancheros with kalua pork. This casual spot, just…
North Shore & Upcountry
In the center of Pukalani, this casual and slightly dingy Italian eatery makes decent pasta dishes and New York–style pizzas. Order up flavors such as the…
