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+

♥= 2023 ʻAipono Restaurant Award winners  ♦=Live music!

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

2051 Main St., Wailuku, 242-1111

Soup, sandwiches and salads in a stylish spot on Main Street. A Wailuku lunchtime favorite. American. L, $$

340 Hāna Hwy., Kahului, 877-4950

Alive & Well’s revamped Broth Cafe is known for its health-conscious wraps, bowls, smoothies, bahn mi and salads. Go for a green burrito with purple sweet potatoes or try taro bahn mi and tan tan ramen for lunch. International, B, L, $-$$

 

1792 Main St., Wailuku, 243-9560

Squeeze into a booth and order a Vietnamese burrito, clay pot, or lemongrass curry. Vietnamese. L, D, $-$$

1824 Oihana St., Wailuku, 249-8833

Vietnamese counter-service eatery with bahn mi, pho, plate lunches and fresh baked bread and croissants. Additional locations in Kahului, Kīhei and Lāhainā. Vietnamese. L, D, $$

 

33 Lono Ave., Kahului, 873-3650

This downtown bistro serves paella for two, fresh-cut french fries and burrata caprese. Best pau hana (happy hour) in Kahului! Mediterranean. L, H, D, R, $-$$

Maui Tropical Plantation, 1670 Honoapiʻilani Hwy., Waikapū, 500-0553

Fun, expanded menu at the restaurant group’s newest venue. The most beautiful mountain view in the Central Valley! Hawaiʻi Regional. L, H, D, R, $-$$$

2050 Main St., Wailuku, 868-0056

Serving classic cocktails, tiki drinks, spirits, rum, mezcal, wine and beer. Local farm-to-table-inspired small lates. Rosé wine and daiquiris during happy hour. Open 2-10 p.m. Bar. H, N, $

Puʻunene Shopping Center, 120 Hoʻokele St., #330, Kahului, 793-3256

1333 Maui Lani Pkwy., Kahului, 633-4436

Cozy indoor and outdoor seating on the Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course. Authentic Argentinian-style barbeque, pasta and sandwiches. An extensive list of cocktails and international wines. Latin-inspired. B, L, D $$-$$$

2050 Main St., Wailuku, 244-8282

Bodega-style eatery with pizzas and homestyle Italian served with aloha. Pizza. L, D, $

Plate Lunch Marketplace, 591 Haleakalā Hwy., 868-0555

Enjoy the same smash burgers and sushi at this gourmet food truck. Plenty kau kau! See also South Shore listing. Food Truck/American. L, D, $

 

197 N. Market St. #1717, Wailuku, 242-8848

No frills, counter-service joint serving Chinese BBQ and local favorites like saimin and spam musubi. Additional locations in Kīhei and Haʻikū. Chinese, Mixed-Plate. B, L, D, $$

444 Hāna Hwy, Kahului, 877-4446

Family-friendly Italian-American diner with homestyle eats like meatball subs, vodka rigatoni and shrimp scampi. Classic breakfast plates available before 12 p.m. Breakfast, Italian. B, L, D, $$-$$$

444 Hāna Hwy., Kahului, 877-CUPS (2877)

Pastries, muffins, salads, sandwiches, wraps, bagels and lox made to order. Fresh-roasted coffee beans set this experience above the rest. “Happy Cappy Hour” 2-6 p.m. Coffee Shop. B, L, H, $

MauiFreshStreatery.com

Kyle Kawakami, ‘Aipono’s 2019 Chef of the Year, also won for Silver for Best Food Truck in 2022. Imaginative poutine, ethnic dishes from around the world, and a modern take on local fare. Follow him on Facebook for locations. Food Truck. L, $

1764 Wili Pa Loop, Wailuku, 868-2914

Small off-the-beaten-path eatery with Chinese, Korean and Japanese fares. Asian. L, D, $$

1883 Wili Pa Loop, Wailuku, 244-0085

Sequestered Okazuya style sushi joint also specializing in antiques and local snacks. Carryout only. Japanese. B, L, $

7 E Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului, 214-5389

Chic, spacious coffee shop serving fresh pastries, including cakes and Argentinian-style croissants. Come early for the best selection. Latin-inspired bakery. B, L, $

230 Hana Hwy, Kahului, 877-8887

Hole-in-the-wall eatery serving authentic Thai plates like tom kha, larb and pad woon sen. Favorites like curry, pad thai and bao are also on offer. Thai. L, D, $$

Heritage Hall, Pā‘ia, onlyonobbq.com, 777-9026

Crispy-skin Chinese-style roast pork and duck, bao pork buns, plate lunches, smoked brisket. Location varies (see website for schedule). Food Truck. Chinese/American. L, D, $

1750 Wili Pa Loop, Wailuku, 244-7124

This beloved Maui restaurant sets the standard for dry mein, saimin and chow fun. Asian. B, L, $

2050 Main St., Wailuku, 500-2556

Japanese bento and patisserie shop located in the food court on Main Street in Wailuku. Get there early for a selection of bentos and colorful Japanese pastries like azuki cream puffs, matcha berry rolls and ube coconut shortcakes. Japanese. B, L, $-$$

62 N Market St., 793-2277

Part market, part brunch joint with artfully plated eggs benedicts, frittatas and omelets. Lunchtime offerings include soup, sandwiches and salads. Gold award for Best Business Lunch at the 2023 ʻAipono Awards. American. B, L, $$

Plate Lunch Marketplace, 591 Haleakalā Hwy., Kahului, 214-3369

Addictive fried pork ribs and luscious pad Thai noodles. Curry, too! Thai. Food Truck. L, D, $

360 Papa Pl., Kahului, 868-0753

Sheldon Simeon of Bravo’s Top Chef fame builds memorable kau kau bowls filled with mochiko chicken or garlic shrimp. Try the saimin, kale salad, or double-fried chicken sandwich on a brioche bun. Pacific Rim. L, $

875 Alua St., Wailuku, 244-7311

Located in Wailuku Industrial Park, TJ’s serves plate lunch to go: chicken katsu, fried saba (mackerel), and a hotline of daily specials, like potato croquettes, nishime and poke. Asian. B, L, $

1770 Mill St., Wailuku, 244-0845

A Maui mainstay since 1942 serving breakfast classics and island-style lunch and dinner. Cash or debit only. American, Local Mixed-Plate. B, L, D, $

1424 Lower Main St., Wailuku, 249-0052

Revitalized local eatery helmed by celebrity chef Sheldon Simeon. Filipino, Japanese and local-style fares. Pacific Rim. Open for lunch on weekends. Asian, Local. L, D, $$

1063 Lower Main St., Wailuku, 242-9630

Longstanding Wailuku staple with authentic Japanese fares in a family-friendly atmosphere. Japanese. L, D, $$

333 Dairy Rd., Kahului Second Central Maui location:50 Maui Lani Pkwy., Wailuku

1951 Vineyard St., Wailuku, 500-8783 and 1440 Lower Main St., Wailuku, 633-2502

If a California roll topped with tuna, hamachi, salmon and unagi rocks your world, then chef Jayse Sato’s restaurant is your earthquake! Creative presentations, epic soft-shell crab bao buns. BYOB. Japanese. D, $-$$

26 N. Market St., Wailuku, 495-0259

Espresso, salads and sandwiches in a relaxed and eclectic setting. Coffee Shop. B, L, $