Places to Eat
There are tons of places to eat on Maui, from your predictable American fast-food offerings to world-class cuisine establishments. There are hundreds of options to choose from, and you'll find concentrations of restaurants in places like Lahaina and the major shopping centers. The following list does not even scratch the surface, but it does point out some of the better establishments and gives you a place to start.
Northwest Coast: Lahaina Kapalua
Aloha Mixed Plate (Hawaiian): 1285 Front St., Lahaina 661-3322
B.J.'s Chicago Pizzeria: 730 Front St., Lahaina 661-0700
Blue Lagoon Tropical Bar & Grill (Pacific): 658 Front St., Lahaina 661-8141
Cheeseburger in Paradise: 811 Front St., Lahaina 661-0830
Gerard's (French fine dining): The Plantation Inn, 174 Lahainaluna Rd., Lahaina 1-877-661-8939
I'o (trendy): 505 Front St., Lahaina 661-8422
Kimo's (seafood): 845 Front St., Lahaina 661-4811
Lahaina Fish Company: 831 Front St., Lahaina 661-3472
Lahaina Grill (fine dining): 127 Lahainaluna Rd., Lahaina 667-5117
Longhi's Restaurant (Italian): 888 Front St., Lahaina 667-2288
Maui Brews: 900 Front St., Lahaina 667-7794
Moose McGillycuddy's Pub & Cafe: 844 Front St., Lahaina 667-7758
Pizza Paradiso: 2435 Ka'anapali Pkwy., Lahaina 667-0333
Reilley's Steak and Seafood: 2290 Ka'anapali Pkwy., Lahaina 667-7477
Ruth's Chris Steak House: 900 Front St., Lahaina 661-8815
Sir Wilfred's (deli): 1221 Honoapi'ilani Hwy., Lahaina 667-1941
Thai Chef: 880 Front St., Lahaina 67-2814
Tropica (fine dining): Westin Maui 2365 Kaanapali Pkwy., Lahaina 667-2525
Jameson's Grill and Bar: 200 Kapalua Dr., Kapalua 669-5653
Fish & Game Brewing Company: 4405 Honoapi'ilani Hwy., Kahana 669-3474
Roy's Kahana Bar & Grill (fine dining): 4405 Honoapi'ilani Hwy., Kahana 669-6999
FAST FACT
Maui onions are celebrated for their sweet, delicious taste. Some connoisseurs claim that you can eat them like apples. They grow especially well in the area of Kula on the flanks of Haleakala.
Southwest Coast: Kihei Makena
Alexander's Fish, Chicken & Ribs: 1913 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei 874-0788
Greek Bistro: 2511 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei 879-9330
Horhito's Mexican Cantina: 41 E. Lipoa St., Kihei 891-6394
Hula Moons: Outrigger Wailea Resort 3700 Wailea Alanui, Wailea 874-7831
Humuhumunukunukuapua'a (seafood): 3850 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea 875-1234
The Lobster Cove (fine dining): 100 Wailea Ike Dr., Kihei 879-7677
Mulligan's (Irish): 100 Kaukahi S., Kihei 874-1131
Nick's Fishmarket: 2439 S Kihei Rd., Kihei 879-7224
Stella Blues Cafe: 1215 S Kihei Rd., Kihei 874-3779
Thailand Cuisine: 1819 S. Kihei Rd. 875-0839
East Coast and Inland
The Plantation Cafe: At the Maui Tropical Plantation 1670 Honoapi'ilani Hwy., Wailuku 244-7643
Saigon Cafe: 1792 Main St., Wailuku 243-9560
Da Kitchen: 425 Koloa St., Kahului 871-7782
Las Piñatas (Mexican): 395 Dairy Rd., Kahului 877-8707
Marco's Grill & Deli (Italian): 444 Hana Hwy., Kahului 877-4446
Hali'imaile General Store: 900 Hali'imaile Rd., Makawao 572-2666
Kula Lodge & Restaurant: 15200 Haleakala Hwy., Kula 878-1535
Mañana Garage (Latin American): 33 Lono Ave., Kahului 873-0220
Jacques Bistro: 120 Hana Hwy., Pa'ia 579-8844
Mama's Fish House: 799 Poho Pl., Pa'ia 579-8488
Paia Fish Market: 110 Hana Hwy., Pa'ia 579-8030
Hana Ranch Restaurant: 5031 Hana Hwy., Hana 248-8255
JUST FOR PARENTS
Tedeschi Vineyards is the only commercial winery on Maui. Located at Ulupalakua in the island's southwest upcountry, the winery is open daily for tasting and tours. Call 878-6058 for information, or visit them on the Web at www.mauiwine.com.
