Pele’s Other Garden

Top choice in Lanaʻi


This restored plantation house decorated with number plates has tables indoors and outside. Owners Barb and Mark cook creative takes on Italian cuisine and serve up classic spaghetti and meatballs, crispy thin-crust pizza and some first-rate pesto. Salads are made with organic local greens; desserts are large.

There's a fine beer list with brews on tap ($6) and a bar menu of snacks such as coconut shrimp. Specials are just that!


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