Dining

Maui Nō Ka ʻOi offers you an insider’s perspective on food in Maui. Read our stories below to discover the diverse and inspiring stories behind Maui’s thriving culinary scene.

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Maui Dining Guide 2023

B=Breakfast BR=Brunch L=Lunch H=Happy Hour D=Dinner N=Dinner past 9 p.m. R=Reservation recommended $=Average entrée under $15  $$=Under $25  $$$=Under $40  $$$$=$40+ ♥=Gold & Silver 2022...
Marlin Bar and Mai Tai

Catch a Cocktail at the Marlin Bar

Stop by Tommy Bahama’s Marlin Bar for a special slice of paradise.

Umalu

Chef Kevin Boyle says the Korean BBQ beef bulgogi sandwich he created for Umalu is among his top five favorite sandwiches of all time.
fiesta time

Fiesta Time

The fish tacos at Fiesta Time arrive piping hot, packed with well-seasoned, pan-fried mahi mahi on a bed of authentic Spanish rice and refried bean
Ferraros

Ferraro’s Bar e Ristorante

Ferraro’s snagged this year’s ‘Aipono Award for “Most Romantic” dining spot.
north shore cafe

North Shore Cafe

Sink your teeth into a noble Benedict or steak and eggs for less than ten bucks at North Shore Cafe in Haiku, Maui.
pinatas fish taco

Las Pinatas

The spice-loving chefs at Pinatas on Maui dip mahi mahi filets in emerald-green cilantro and jalapeno batter before pan-frying.

From Sea to Shining Sea

A pioneer of Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Chef Mark Ellman opens a new seafood restaurant whose cuisine hails from two U.S. coasts.
fish and eggs

Food All Day Wong

At Papa‘aina, chef Lee Anne Wong delights every appetite.
Cuatro

Cuatro

Chef/owner Eric Arbogast, a veteran of several popular Maui kitchens, brought the best recipes from each under one roof.
Milagros

Milagros Food Company

Straying from tradition, the chefs at Milagros use sweet Thai chili sauce and melted jack cheese to elevate their fish tacos.
South Shore Tiki Lounge

South Shore Tiki Lounge

South Shore Tiki Lounge delivers tasty, health-conscious bar food.
Maui burger

The World on a Plate without Leaving Home

The 2013 Aipono Award winners offer dishes from around the world without having to leave Maui. Travel to Hollywood, the American heartland, South America, Italy and Japan.
Fat Daddys BBQ Maui

Wines for a Summer Barbecue

This issue features finding the perfect red wine to accompany summer barbecues.

Aipono Winners 2022

Maui Nō Ka ‘Oi Magazine presents the 2022 ‘Aipono Restaurant Award Winners What’s in a name? In Hawaiian, ai means “to eat,” and pono means...
Pardee Erdman

ʻAipono Icon 2018

In 1974, Erdman established, of all things, a winery. Read more about this patron of Maui's agriculture and culinary scene.
Fly by night cocktail

Birds of a Feather: The Birdcage Bar & Lounge

No matter what your druthers, the Birdcage Bar and Lounge at Hotel Wailea can deliver.
Sea House Restaurant Maui

The Sea House

A venerable West Side restaurant turns fifty — with a new menu and new look.
sugarcane juice

Kō: Hawaiian Sugarcane

Our dining editor has her sweet revenge on Hawaiian Sugarcane...
chicken tinola recipe

What Do You Do with a Green Papaya?

What do you do with a green papaya? Our dining editor uses the fruit in chicken tinola soup and green papaya salad - recipes included!
Maui Executive Catering

2015 Chef of the Year: Jeff Scheer

Chef Jeff Scheer builds strong relationships with local farmers, ranchers, and fishermen.
year of tiger cocktail

Tiger Balm

Make this fun cocktail to celebrate 2022, the Year of the Tiger, or simply to ring in the weekend!
Portugese Sausage

Homemade Portuguese Sausage

Learn how to make homemade Portuguese sausage with this recipe from our dining editor.
Four Seasons Talisman cocktail

A Splash of Color

If winter left you feeling blue, your luck is about to change. These recipes from two of our favorite resort lounges will brighten your day . . . and they’re easy as pie. Sweet!
Nylos Chef Maui

Small is Beautiful

At their tiny restaurant Nylos, the husband-and-wife team of Paulina and Jeremy Solyn are cooking up one of Maui’s most intimate dining experiences.
blind wine tasting

The Case of the Blind Wine Tasting

A blind wine tasting is an engaging way to share these pleasures with friends, without intimidating those who don’t know much about wine.
Whole Foods Brisket

Thank You for Smoking

The search for the best BBQ joints on Maui. Here are the top five restaurants scored on smoky, sweet, vinegary, fall off the bone, delicious meat.

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