Maui Dining Guide: South

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South Maui Restaurants

Kīhei, Wailea, Makena, Māʻalaea

 

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!
Check the venue website for information. Phone numbers are area code 808.

 


SOUTH SHORE

 

AKAMAI COFFEE COMPANY
1325 S. Kīhei Rd., #100, Kīhei, 868-3251 and 116 Wailea Ike Dr., Wailea, 868-0003
Offering 100 percent Maui-grown coffee roasted locally for the highest-quality flavor. Espresso, French press and nitro brews are available. Coffee Shop. $

 

AMIGO’S
1215 S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei
See also West Maui listing.

 

THE BIRDCAGE BAR HOTEL
Wailea, 555 Kaukahi, St., Wailea, 874-8581
Elegant, high-ceilinged space in the Hotel Wailea. Tapas, small plates, wine and an extensive list of craft cocktails. D, N, $$$

 

BISTRO MOLOKINI
Grand Wailea Maui Resort, 3850 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea, 875-1234
A casual, open-air eatery serving organic Kurobuta pork, Hāna Bay fish and chips and grilled mahimahi made with fresh, local ingredients. Kid-friendly. American. L, D, $$$

 

BOTERO LOUNGE
Grand Wailea Maui Resort, 3850 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea, 875-1234
Named for the surrounding Fernando Botero sculptures, this lounge offers nightly entertainment. On Thirsty Thursdays, a three-cocktail tasting is just $20. Lounge. L, D, H, N, $

 

CAFE O’LEI
2439 S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei, 891-1368
Choose from macadamia nut-crusted chicken, seared ‘ahi tuna, tiger shrimp linguine and other favorites. See also Central listing. American/Pacific Rim. B, L, D, $$

 

COCONUT’S FISH CAFE
Azeka Shopping Center Mauka, 1279 S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei, 875-9979 and 2463 S. Kīhei Rd. Kīhei, 875-4949
Dive into fresh fish tacos, a grilled fish burger or fish and chips. The cabbage slaw with coconut dressing and mango salsa sets this eatery apart. American. L, D, $$

 

DA KITCHEN
1215 S. Kīhei Rd., Ste. E, Kīhei, 446-3486
Local food and good vibes meet! Spam musubi, chicken katsu, kalbi ribs, loco moco and da Hawaiian plate. Hawai‘i Regional. L, D, $-$$

 

DIAMONDS ICE BAR & GRILL
1279 S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei, 874-9299
Casual watering hole with live music, billiards, TVs and darts. Daily food and drink specials, outdoor seating and late-night offerings. American. B, L, D, $$

 

DUO STEAK AND SEAFOOD
Four Seasons Resort Maui, 3900 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea, 874-8000
Breakfast buffet or à la carte? Did someone mention Chateaubriand? Four Seasons never disappoints. Pacific Rim. B, D, $-$$$

 

EKOLU KITCHEN
1297 1279 S. Kīhei Rd. Ste. 201, Kīhei, 793-3333
Craft cocktails and an inventive international menu with fresh seafood, locally sourced smoked meats and wood-roasted flatbreads. International. D, $$

 

FABIANI’S PIZZERIA & BAKERY
South Maui Center, 95 E. Līpoa St., Kīhei, 874-0888
Bagels and lox, fresh croissants, Caprese salad with local tomatoes, thin-crust and gluten-free pizza, and spaghetti with pork sausage meatballs. Italian/Bakery. H, R, D, $-$$

 

FAT DADDY’S SMOKEHOUSE
1913 S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei, 879-8711
Pulled pork, beef brisket and pork ribs smoked 15 hours over kiawe. Enjoy sides: cornbread, chili-garlic beans and two cabbage slaws: sweet/tart and blue cheese/apples. American. D, $-$$

 

FEAST AT MŌKAPU LŪ‘AU
Andaz Maui Resort, 3550 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea, 573-1234
Upscale beachside lū‘au with an emphasis on Polynesian voyaging history. Known for its unique cocktails and artful, chef-crafted traditional Hawaiian plates served family-style. Lū‘au, D, $$$$

 

FERRARO’S BAR E RISTORANTE
Four Seasons Resort Maui, 3900 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea, 874-8000
For lunch, enjoy a veggie quesadilla or grilled tenderloin sandwich served poolside. For dinner, salumi and lobster tagliatelle. Italian. L, H, D, $$$$

 

FORK & SALAD
1279 S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei, 879-3675
Chef/owners Cody, Travis, and Jaron serve up green superfoods topped with pastrami-style seared ‘ahi, baked quinoa falafel, or ginger tofu. Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free options. International. L, D, $

 

FOUR SEASONS LOBBY LOUNGE
Four Seasons Resort Maui, 3900 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea, 874-8000
Impeccable service, a locally sourced menu, swanky cocktails and performances by local musicians. Pacific Rim. H, D, N, $$$$

 

GANNON’S
100 Wailea Golf Club Dr., Wailea, 875-8080
Order drinks at the Red Bar, then enjoy chef Bev Gannon’s fine comfort food: maple vinaigrette chicken salad, or venison atop Parmesan risotto. Pacific Rim. B, L, D, $$$

 

HAVENS
30 Manao Kala St., Kīhei, 868-2600 There’s a reason why this venue won ‘Aipono Gold for Best Burger in 2022: the smash burger and noodles. Eat it with chopsticks in one hand and burgers in the other – local style! Hawai‘i Regional. B, L, D, $-$$

 

HOME MAID CAFE
1280 S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei, 874-6035
Family-owned hole-in-the-wall known for its made-to-order malasadas. Classic breakfast plates, saimin and sandwiches. American, Local. B, L, $

 

HONOLULU COFFEE
3750 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea, 875-6630
Hawai‘i’s take on Starbucks, serving classic and creative espresso drinks and Kona coffee. Come for a cup of joe and a pastry, or purchase a bag of Kona coffee to take home. Coffee, B, $

 

HUMBLE MARKET KITCHIN
Wailea Beach Resort, 3700 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea, 879-4655
Chef Roy Yamaguchi hits it out of the park with Hawaiian sweetbread French toast for breakfast, crispy calamari and a Magnum P.I. cocktail at happy hour, and Roy’s classic blackened island ‘ahi for dinner. Hawai‘i Regional. B, H, D, $-$$$

 

HUMUHUMUNUKUNUKUĀPUA‘A
Grand Wailea Maui Resort, 3850 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea, 875-1234
Idyllic restaurant constructed from Big Island ohia wood overlooking Wailea Beach. The menu features a balance of land and ocean-sourced Hawaiian fares like Huli Huli chicken and miso butterfish. Hawai‘i Regional, D, $$$$

 

ISLAND GOURMET MARKETS
The Shops at Wailea, 3750 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea, 874-5055
Sushi to go, deli sandwiches, plate lunches and more. Pacific Rim. B, L, D, $

 

KA‘ANA KITCHEN
Andaz Maui Resort, 3550 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea, 573-1234
A Wagyu hangar steak on a green papaya salad, charred octopus with local goat cheese, Kona abalone risotto, and a modern take on chicken and waffles. The curated wine list and mixology at its finest. Asian Fusion. B, D, $$$$

 

KAMANA KITCHEN
1881 S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei, 879-7888
Eye-catching art and Indian relics accent a menu highlighting exotic spices and dishes, all lovingly created from family recipes. Lunch buffet. Indian. L, D, $-$$

 

KIHEI CAFFE
Kīhei Kalama Village, 1945 S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei, 879-2230
Hungry at 5 a.m.? Head to this local hangout for banana-mac-nut pancakes, loco moco and a cuppa joe. Cafe. B, L, $-$$

 

Fairmont Kea Lani Resort, 4100 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea, 875-2210
Plantation Era cuisine takes the spotlight. Try the Kobe beef poke appetizer and “On the Rock” – three mouthwatering morsels of ‘ahi served with a 300-degree lava rock to sear them to perfection. 2022 ‘Aipono Restaurant of the Year. Pacific Rim. L, H, D, R, $$$

 

LEHUA LOUNGE
Andaz Maui Resort, 3550 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea, 573-1234
Cocktails created with local seasonal ingredients, such as lychee, lilikoi (passion fruit) and Hawaiian navel oranges, pair perfectly with Ka‘ana Kitchen’s award-winning menu. Lounge. H, $

 

LINEAGE
The Shops at Wailea, 3750 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea, 879-8800
If Cantonese lobster noodles and leeks, ginger and XO butter, crispy Korean chicken with pickles made in-house, and Wagyu Kalbi short ribs with garlic rice get your juices flowing, head to Wailea. Eat. Drink. Talk story. Pacific Rim. D, $-$$

 

LOCAL BOYS SHAVE ICE
Kīhei Kalama Village, 1941 S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei, 344-9779
Chill out with a mountain of fruity shave ice served with plantation-era-inspired add-ons like haupia (coconut pudding) and macadamia nut ice cream. Treats. $

 

LUANA LOUNGE
Fairmont Kea Lani Resort, 4100 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea, 875-4100 This lobby lounge re-imagines happy hour in tropical surroundings. Try the kālua pork flatbread with mango barbecue sauce and lomilomi tomato, paired with an ice-cold passion fruit ale. Japanese. D, N, $-$$

 

MANOLI’S PIZZA COMPANY
100 Wailea Ike Dr., Wailea, 874-7499
Manoli’s believes in fresh, organic and sustainable ingredients. Order a pizza with organic wheat or gluten-free crust, or dig into authentic chicken scaloppine. Italian/Pizza. L, H, D, N, $$

 

MATTEO’S OSTERIA
Wailea Town Center, 161 Wailea Ike Pl., Wailea, 879-8466
Matteo’s meatball sandwich with Maui Cattle Co. beef and Italian sausage, or ‘ahi crusted with Calabrese olive tapenade. Italian. L, H, D, $$-$$$

 

MAUI BREWING CO.
605 Līpoa Pkwy., Kīhei, 201-2337
This off-the-grid brewery offers 36 craft and specialty beers, as well as burgers, pizzas, fish tacos and salads. Brewery/Pacific Rim. L, H, D, N, $-$$

 

MAUI BRICK OVEN
1215 S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei, 875-7896
Gluten-free restaurant serving fish and chips, pasta and crispy thin-crust pizza. Family-friendly space with kids menu. GF Italian, American. D. $$

 

MAUI THAI BISTRO
Rainbow Mall, 2439 S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei, 874-5605
Thai food cooked by Thai chefs! Kaffir-scented tom yum fried rice, green mango salad with crispy fried-fish filets, and house curries. Beer and wine bar. Thai. L, D, $-$$

 

MISO PHAT SUSHI
Azeka Shopping Center Mauka, 1279 S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei, 891-6476
Sushi served on-site, to-go, or delivered. Sashimi platters, sushi rolls, nigiri and specialty rolls. Omakase heaven! See also West Side listing. Japanese. L, H, D, $$

 

MONKEYPOD KITCHEN
Wailea Gateway Center, 10 Wailea Gateway Pl., Wailea, 891-2322
Lunch at this Peter Merriman chainincludes pizza, burgers, tacos and ramen. For dinner, Big Island rib-eye with chimichurri sauce, gnocchi with pork sausage and banana cream pie. See also West Side listing. Hawai‘i Regional. L, H, D, N, $$

 

MORIMOTO MAUI
3550 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea, 243-4766
Headed by celebrity chef Masaharu Morimoto, this sleek restaurant in the Andaz Wailea fuses Japanese and Western fares; wagyu steaks, sushi and sashimi. Japanese American. L, D, $$-$$$

 

MULLIGANS ON THE BLUE
100 Kaukahi St., Wailea, 874-1131
Guinness poured properly at Maui’s only Irish-owned pub. Enjoy fish and chips, bangers and mash, and shepherd’s pie. Great music and sports-bar action, too. Sláinte! Irish pub. L, H, D, $-$$$

 

NALU’S SOUTH SHORE GRILL
Azeka Shopping Center Makai, 1280 S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei, 891-8650
Generous portions made with local ingredients served with aloha. Try the ‘ahi club with smoked bacon, fresh fish ‘n’ chips and hearty burgers. American/Pacific Rim. B, L, H, D, $-$$

 

NICK’S FISHMARKET
Fairmont Kea Lani Resort, 4100 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea, 879-7224
Enjoy classic seafood dishes beneath the stars. Woo your date with plump strawberries drenched in Grand Marnier and set aflame. Pacific Rim/Seafood. H, D, R, $$$$

 

NUTCHAREE’S AUTHENTIC THAI FOOD
Azeka Shopping Center Makai, 1280 S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei, 633-4840
Start with the ‘ahi laab tartare salad or crispy fish and mango salad, then dig into tender braised short ribs smothered in massaman curry. Don’t forget the spring rolls! Thai. L, D, $-$$

 

PĀ‘IA FISH MARKET RESTAURANT
1913 S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei, 874-8888
See North Shore listing.

 

THE PINT & CORK
The Shops at Wailea, 3750 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea, 727-2038
Mac ‘n’ cheese with black truffles, shrimp and grits with chorizo, poke bowls and burgers. During football season you can score breakfast, too! American. L, H, D, N, $-$$

 

PEGGY SUE’S
1279 S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei, 214-6786
Bright 1950s-style diner with a jukebox serving burgers, milkshakes and creative hot dogs. American. L, D, $$

 

PITA PARADISE
Wailea Gateway Center, 34 Wailea Ike Dr., Wailea, 879-7177
Start with spinach tiro pitas with caramelized onions, feta, mozzarella and tzatziki wrapped in phyllo dough, then move on to kabobs, pasta and gyros. Finish with baklava ice cream cake. Mediterranean. L, H, D, $-$$$

 

PIZZA MADNESS
1455 S Kīhei Rd., Kīhei, 270-9888
Classic pizza joint with thick-crust pies, salads and wings in the heart of Kīhei. Open for dine-in, takeaway and happy hour. American, L, D, $$

 

THE RESTAURANT AT HOTEL WAILEA
Hotel Wailea, 555 Kaukahi St., Wailea, 879-2224
Produce from the hotel’s gardens, fish plucked from the sea, and a gorgeous outdoor setting is among the reasons this venue won ‘Aipono Gold in 2022 for Most Romantic Restaurant. European-inspired. H, D, N, R, $$-$$$$

 

ROASTED CHILES
Azeka Shopping Center Mauka, 1279 S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei, 868-4357
Ofir and Suki Benitez share family recipes like chicken mole, pozole verde and langostino enchiladas with tomatillo cream sauce. Giant margaritas! Mexican. L, H, D, $-$$

 

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE
The Shops at Wailea, 3750 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea, 874-8880
Steaks and homespun side dishes worthy of devotion, top-flight service and a superb wine list. American. H, D, N, R, $$$$

 

SANSEI SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & SUSHI BAR
Kukui Mall, 1819 Kīhei Rd., Kīhei, 868-0780
See West Side listing.

 

SEASCAPE RESTAURANT
Maui Ocean Center, 192 S. Mā‘alaea Rd., Mā‘alaea, 270-7068
Adjacent to an award-winning aquarium, Seascape serves up harbor views with a hearty side of aloha. Mahimahi sandwiches with fresh cabbage slaw, half-pound burgers and fresh veggies. Save room for Maui Mud Pie! American. L, H, D (Sat & Sun), $$-$$$

 

SOUTH SHORE TIKI LOUNGE
Kīhei Kalama Village, 1913 S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei, 874-6444
Gourmet pizza, burgers, salads and vegetarian items round out the menu at this hip bar. American. L, D, N, $

 

SPAGO
Four Seasons Resort, 3900 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea, 874-8000
Start with fresh poke nestled in crunchy sesame-miso cones, then enjoy the caramelized pork chop with exotic notes of anise, cinnamon and pineapple. Chef Peleg will have you singing his praises. Pacific Rim. D, N, $$-$$$

 

SUSHI PARADISE
1215 S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei, 879-3751
Small, sought-after sushi joint in Azeka Center. High-quality fresh sushi with generous portions. Reservations recommended. Japanese. D, $$

 

TANPOPO
1215 S. Kīhei Rd., #F, Kīhei, 446-3038
Lunch includes Japanese-style chicken curry, California rolls and beef burgers. Dinner fuses Italian and Japanese with pasta, flatbreads, sashimi, sushi and tempura. Japanese/Italian Fusion. L, D, $-$$$

 

THREE’S BAR & GRILL
1945-G S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei, 879-3133
Eggs Benedict six ways, including seared ‘ahi, smoked salmon and prime rib. For lunch, Peruvian pork tacos or signature ramen. For dinner, truffle-yaki marinated flatiron steak. Pacific Rim/Southwestern. B, L, H, D, $$-$$$

 

TOMMY BAHAMA RESTAURANT & BAR
The Shops at Wailea, 3750 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea, 875-9983 Who’d guess a clothing company could deliver such delish pork sandwiches and Caribbean-inspired libations? Caribbean/Pacific Rim. L, H, D, N, $-$$

 

THE TREEHOUSE HOTEL WAILEA
555 Kaukahi, St., Wailea, 874-0500
A unique dining experience tucked in the branches of mango and avocado trees. Seven-course private chef dinner with wine pairings for up to six people (seated). Private Dining, D, R, $$$$

 

ULULANI’S HAWAIIAN SHAVE ICE
61 S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei
See West Side listing.

 

VIETNAMESE CUISINE
Azeka Shopping Center Mauka, 1280 S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei, 875-2088
Start with shrimp spring rolls served with tamarind-peanut sauce. Then the grilled pork with pickled root veggies; a traditional clay-pot dish; or pho, steak and noodle soup. Vietnamese. L, D, $-$$