Lahaina
You'll be hard pressed to resist the Hot Booty Reuben and other mouth-watering treats at this 2nd-floor bar and grill where the sign over the ground-level…
Must-see restaurants in Maui
Lahaina
A locally beloved standby with one of the best oceanfront patios on Front St, Hawaiian-style Kimo’s keeps everyone happy with reliably good food, a superb…
Kihei & South Maui
Ka‘ana means 'to share,' and Maui's bounty is shared in high style at this chic spot at the Andaz. At breakfast, the buffet will keep you nibbling fruit,…
West Maui
Some 10 food trucks cluster around picnic tables in a field along Lower Honoapiʻilani Rd. Stop here for tacos, ribs, seafood, Thai, Japanese dishes,…
Kihei & South Maui
Although this Greek taverna sits in a strip mall with no ocean views, the inviting patio, the townscape mural and the tiny white lights – not to mention…
Lahaina
For a fantastic budget meal, pop in here for the Surfer's Special: two cheese slices and a soda for $6.99. Near Banyan Tree Sq, this low-key pizza joint…
North Shore & Upcountry
On a sunny day there’s no better place for a light lunch than this outdoor cafe tucked into a courtyard at the northern end of Baldwin Ave. It’s strictly…
North Shore & Upcountry
The real deal. This cafe and sushi bar with a porch showcases the talents of Chef Kojima, who has been cooking traditional Japanese cuisine for more than…
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…
Lahaina
It’s a hunka-hunka burger love at this lively 2nd-floor doo-wop diner, where most of the burgers, sandwiches and salads are named for 1950s icons,…
Hana & East Maui
This place is like a barbecue at your neighbor's house. Here, diners sit on folding chairs under a canvas awning while an extended family cooks away over…
ʻIao Valley & Central Maui
For harbor views and barbecue, settle in at this lively eatery. Beach Bums uses a wood-burning rotisserie smoker to grill up everything from burgers and…
ʻIao Valley & Central Maui
Serving hearty salads, sandwiches and burgers, this restaurant has simple, airy decor and fairy lights inside. The pupu (snacks) menu includes dishes such…
Kihei & South Maui
No other place in Wailea comes close to this breezy restaurant for romantic seaside dining. Lunch features light options, such as an ahi (yellowfin tuna)…
ʻIao Valley & Central Maui
For quick bites, this handy food court has four takeout restaurants offering ramen and plate lunches, but the real reason to visit is the excellent,…
Lahaina
Next to the verdant gardens of the Lahaina Public Library is a great reason to get out of bed: Sunrise Cafe serves up fantastic cheap breakfasts. Choices…
North Shore & Upcountry
You can’t walk by this upbeat, arty cafe without being pulled in by the aromatic scents wafting out the door. Choose from fragrant Moroccan stews,…
Kihei
If your group can't agree on a lunchtime restaurant, swing by this new food truck park behind the Azeka Mauka Center in north Kihei. A half-dozen or so…
West Maui
The burritos are huge at Maui Tacos, where the Mexican fare is island-style healthy. The salsas and beans are prepared fresh daily, trans-fat-free oil…
Lahaina
With an almost clichéd waterfront location, this long-running casual eatery offers healthy options including vegan and gluten-free choices. In a twist the…
The Road to Hana
The fruit stand itself is tempting enough: drinking coconuts, pineapples, smoothies, acai bowls, banana bread and French crepes. But it doesn’t stop there…
Lahaina
This creamy homemade delight is worth the short drive from downtown. Creative flavors show off the best of Hawaii, with tubs of macadamia nut, mango and…
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…
Kihei
They stack the sandwiches high at this small cafe and coffee shop. At breakfast, choose from five different bagel sandwiches or simply get your bagel…
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…
North Shore & Upcountry
The deli counter at this busy general store sells a variety of to-go meals, from salads and sandwiches to Hawaiian poke and plate lunches. The kalua pork…
Kihei
This natural foods market draws 'em in for its well-stocked hot and cold salad bars ($10-11 per pound). The soups are so good you might see someone…
North Shore & Upcountry
Fuel up with coffee or a healthy juice before a drive on the Hana Hwy. Good sandwiches and salads are also available to go, plus items from lots of local…
Kula Sandalwoods Cafe & Cottages
North Shore & Upcountry
This retro diner offers a hearty breakfast – eggs Benedict, omelets, hotcakes and French toast – and is conveniently located on the doorstep of Haleakalā…
The Road to Hana
This aptly named old-timer has been slinging burgers, hot dogs and ice cream to midway road trippers for 30 years. The only ATM on the highway is here, as…
Kihei
What? Great poke from a wine and liquor store? Yep, after browsing the aisles, which are well stocked with liquors, wines and beer, head to the tucked…
North Shore & Upcountry
Good place to stop to pick up a picnic on the way to Haleakalā's summit. It does reasonably priced ready-made sandwiches, salads and hot meals, such as…
North Shore & Upcountry
One of Kula’s best-kept secrets, this little courtyard restaurant in the middle of nowhere is a lovely spot for lunch (try the crepes). Mains include…
Lahaina
Downtown Lahaina's best bar also has very good bar food. There's an emphasis on seafood, choices include fish tacos, various deep-fried shellfish, grilled…
Hana & East Maui
Located between mile markers 34 and 35, this 7-acre farm has a roadside stand in front of Hana Health selling organic produce grown on-site, plus healthy…
Lahaina
Excellent Asian fare is cooked up fast and fresh at this small restaurant buried in the recesses of the Wharf Cinema Center mall. Choose from a large…
Lahaina
Has everything you need for self-catering, as well as a good deli. The ahi poke (raw tuna) is served fresh, cheap and in numerous varieties at the seafood…
Hana & East Maui
Tacos? In Hana? Yep, and they're darn good too. Also serves quesadillas, breakfast burritos and fresh-made salsa. Look for the orange food truck parked…
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…
Kihei
Load up on napkins at Local Boys, where they dish up hearty servings of shave ice drenched in a rainbow of sweet syrups. We like it tropical (banana,…
