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...
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
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
Ferraro’s Bar e Ristorante
Ferraro’s snagged this year’s ‘Aipono Award for “Most Romantic” dining spot.
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.
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.
Cuatro
Chef/owner Eric Arbogast, a veteran of several popular Maui kitchens, brought the best recipes from each under one roof.
Milagros Food Company
Straying from tradition, the chefs at Milagros use sweet Thai chili sauce and melted jack cheese to elevate their fish tacos.
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.
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...
ʻAipono Icon 2018
In 1974, Erdman established, of all things, a winery. Read more about this patron of Maui's agriculture and culinary scene.
Birds of a Feather: The Birdcage Bar & Lounge
No matter what your druthers, the Birdcage Bar and Lounge at Hotel Wailea can deliver.
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!
2015 Chef of the Year: Jeff Scheer
Chef Jeff Scheer builds strong relationships with local farmers, ranchers, and fishermen.
Tiger Balm
Make this fun cocktail to celebrate 2022, the Year of the Tiger, or simply to ring in the weekend!
Homemade Portuguese Sausage
Learn how to make homemade Portuguese sausage with this recipe from our dining editor.
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!
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.
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.
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.