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.
5 Fabulous Filets: Maui Steaks
Our team of faithful taste testers seek out the finest steak filets on Maui.
Move over, Sugar Plums: Maui Desserts
Satisfy your sweet tooth this holiday season with some of the most decadent and delicious desserts on Maui. Here are our favorite places to indulge.
Battle of Maui Burgers
We scoured the island to find out which restaurant has the best burgers on Maui. Discover the delicious results of this ultimate battle of the burgers.
Barstool Gourmet at Lahaina Grill, Roy’s, Duke’s & Merriman’s
When eating out, the setting need not be fancy to be delicious. Need proof? Pull up a chair and go gourmet at these four great Maui restaurants.
A Culinary Jaunt to Lānaʻi
Dining Diva heads to Lānaʻ for a whirlwind culinary tour. Follow her Neighbor Island jaunt just a boat ride away and discover some of the Pineapple Isle's most mouth-watering restaurants.
Dining Highlights
Photography by Nina Lee
‘Aina Gourmet Market
Story by Rod Antone
It’s all about details at ‘Aina Gourmet Market, the colorful deli owned by the dynamic team behind I’O and Pacific’O restaurants. Chef/owner James McDonald oversees the...
Mama’s Fish House
Few dining destinations rival the luxury of Mama’s Fish House. Chef Bateman's seared beef Polynesian appetizer is uncomplicated perfection.
Vineyard Food Company
Chef Ralph Giles, owner of Vineyard Food Company, is on a mission to bring East Coast-style sandwiches to Maui.
Japengo: Sneak Preview
Chef Jay Ledee dishes up Kona abalone sashimi at the Hyatt Kaanapali's new restaurant Japengo.
Four Seasons Resort Lobby Lounge
At the Four Seasons Resort Lobby Lounge, everything is by the book: the sushi chefs are Tokyo-trained, the rice is shipped straight from Japan, and the ocean view is pure Maui.
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.
Milagros Food Company
Straying from tradition, the chefs at Milagros use sweet Thai chili sauce and melted jack cheese to elevate their fish tacos.
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
Three’s Bar & Grill
Three's Bar & Grill in Kihei, Maui blends three cuisines: Southwest, Pacific Rim, and Hawaiian.
LuLu’s Lahaina Surf Club & Grill
Lulus Lahaina Surf Club serves local favorites and surf-themed cocktails.
Kai Sushi Bar at the Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua
Kai Sushi Bar at the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua serves up traditional Japanese fare with generous portions.
Ferraro’s Bar e Ristorante
Ferraro’s snagged this year’s ‘Aipono Award for “Most Romantic” dining spot.
