Kihei
Hawaiian-style seafood and meat plate lunches are the tasty specialties at this tropically bright food truck that parks on Alanui Kealiʻi Rd, not far from…
Must-see restaurants in Maui
ʻIao Valley & Central Maui
Good fix for a Thai-food craving, with tangy papaya salads and fresh local garlic shrimp. Classics such as green, red and massaman curry, plus pad Thai…
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…
Kihei
Come to these stylish digs for authentic and modern Thai dishes, with seasonal menu changes. The noodles and curries are spiced just right. A new bar…
ʻIao Valley & Central Maui
Serving shave ice, fresh-baked cookies and Maui-made ice cream chock-full of macadamia nuts, pineapple and coconut, Hula Cookies & Ice Cream is a good…
Lahaina
Enjoy authentic fare at this habanero-hued restaurant. All the expected standards are here like fajitas and burritos. There is also a huge selection of…
The Road to Hana
The coconut shrimp served at this food truck is so good that it brings people out of Hana. Other plates include mediocre beef and rice. Tuck in under a…
North Shore & Upcountry
Dishes up 24 flavors of Maui-made gelato. The Sandy Beach is mixed with graham crackers and peanut butter. Smoothies, breakfast bagels and sandwiches…
ʻIao Valley & Central Maui
Brando, Sinatra and the Sopranos look down in approval from the cluttered walls of Giannotto’s, a family-run pizza joint known for its home recipes.
Lahaina
Enjoy your silky gelato on the back deck overlooking the sea. There's a hard-to-resist array of smooth gelati as you enter, and a fine coffee bar.
West Maui
Off-duty surfers shoot the breeze at this low-key coffee shop, which sells sweet pastries, cupcakes and the probiotic drink kombucha (on tap $6).
Kihei & South Maui
For a quick, inexpensive meal to go, visit this deli inside the Whalers General Store at the back of the Shops at Wailea.
Kihei
With an easy indoor-outdoor flow, hospitable service and a short but satisfying menu of steaks and seafood dishes, this venture from the folks behind the…
ʻIao Valley & Central Maui
This unassuming neighborhood shop is half mini-mart, selling snacks, candy and shave ice, and half poke takeout joint, run by a fifth generation fisherman…
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…
Hana & East Maui
The wall of ukuleles is perfect for an Instagram photo at this revamped restaurant, one of a handful of dinner options in Hana. Enjoy the ocean view from…
West Maui
Interior design: wow! Golf course view: wow! Food....solidly okay. With all the hoopla about this addition to the Kapalua dining scene, we were ready to…
Kihei
–The shrimp tacos as this bustling taco truck are little pockets of heaven. Dee-lish. And yes, you might have to wait if there's a crowd but remember this…
Kihei
You'll be greeted by staff when you enter this cozy and homespun cafe in the Island Surf Building. Listen to locals chitchat as you dig into healthy…
North Shore & Upcountry
Upcountry gardeners gather to sell their homegrown veggies and fruit once a week at this small open-air market next to Poʻokela Church.
Hana & East Maui
The place to stock up on groceries and liquor. Also has an ATM. Off Hana Hwy.
Kihei
On Mondays, tacos are only $2.75 at this family-run Mexican restaurant that’s part of a small island-wide chain. Come here for huevos rancheros, sizzling…
