Great Maui Food: Off the Beaten Track
One of the perks of exploring Maui’s less familiar places is discovering great little dining spots you didn’t expect to find. Need a map? Start here.
Grab ‘n Go
These 5 Maui markets make it easy and delicious to take a great meal on the road.
Las Pinatas
The spice-loving chefs at Pinatas on Maui dip mahi mahi filets in emerald-green cilantro and jalapeno batter before pan-frying.
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 ‘Aipono Restaurant Award winners ̄ ♦=Live music!
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Stalking The Delectable Vegetable
Becky Speere finds dishes with delicious vegetables at Maui restaurants.
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.
Award-Winning Food: What Makes a Winner?
These four ‘Aipono awardees prove that there’s more than one path to success.
Catering to Your Appetites
Whatever your taste, whatever the event, these Maui catering companies really deliver.
Ferraro’s Bar e Ristorante
Ferraro’s snagged this year’s ‘Aipono Award for “Most Romantic” dining spot.
LuLu’s Lahaina Surf Club & Grill
Lulus Lahaina Surf Club serves local favorites and surf-themed cocktails.
Dee-lish: 5 Winning Restaurants
Our food editor Becky Speere dishes on the Maui dishes she loves.
Around the World: Maui Food Trucks
These five moveable feasts take diners on a delicious journey.
Japengo: Sneak Preview
Chef Jay Ledee dishes up Kona abalone sashimi at the Hyatt Kaanapali's new restaurant Japengo.
Fun Maui Restaurant Statistics
Ever stop to figure how much time, energy and love go into the dishes that become our favorites?
When Dining = ADVENTURE
Fine dining” and “dining adventure” once meant two different things. How times have changed!
South Shore Tiki Lounge
South Shore Tiki Lounge delivers tasty, health-conscious bar food.
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.
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...
