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.

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. $

 

1215 S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei, 661-0210

Real Mexican fajitas, tostadas, flautas and their famous wet burritos. Kid-friendly. Mexican. B, L, D, $

Hotel Wailea, 555 Kaukahi, St., Wailea, 874-8581

Elegant, high-ceilinged space in the Hotel Wailea. Japanese-inspired tapas, small plates, wine and an extensive list of craft cocktails. Japanese/Lounge. D, N, $$$

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, $

2439 S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei, 891-1368

Choose from macadamia nut-crusted chicken, seared ʻahi tuna, tiger shrimp linguine and other favorites. See also Central listing. American/Pacific Rim. B, L, D, $$

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, $$

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. Hawaiʻi Regional. L, D, $-$$

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, $$

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/Steak. B, 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, $-$$

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, $-$$

Andaz Maui Resort, 3550 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea, 573-1234

Upscale beachside lūʻau with an emphasis on Polynesian voyaging history. Known for its unique cocktails and artful, chef-crafted traditional Hawaiian plates served family-style. Lūʻau, D, $$$$

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, $$$$

1279 S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei, 879-3675

Chef/owners Cody, Travis, and Jaron serve up green superfoods topped with pastrami-style seared ʻahi, baked quinoa falafel, or ginger tofu. Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free options. International. L, D, $

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, $$$$

100 Wailea Golf Club Dr., Wailea, 698-0555

Try a mana bowl with citrus vinaigrette or the scallop and crab orzo with mac nut pesto. Panoramic views. Pacific Rim. H, L, D, $$$

30 Manao Kala St., Kīhei, 868-2600

Eat noodles with chopsticks in one hand and a smash burger in the other! Hawaiʻi Regional. B, L, D, $-$$

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, $

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 ʻahi for dinner. Hawaiʻi Regional. B, H, D, $-$$$

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. Hawaiʻi Regional, D, $$$$

 

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, $

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, $$$$

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, $-$$

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, $$$

 

 

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 Kaʻana Kitchen’s award-winning menu. Asian Fusion/Lounge. H, $

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, $-$$

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, $$

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, $$-$$$

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/American. L, H, D, N, $-$$

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, $-$$

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, $$

Wailea Gateway Center, 10 Wailea Gateway Pl., Wailea, 891-2322

Lunch at this Peter Merriman chain includes 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. Hawaiʻi Regional/American. L, H, D, N, $$

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, $$-$$$

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, $-$$$

Azeka Shopping Center Makai, 1280 S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei, 891-8650

Generous portions made with local ingredients served with aloha. Try the ʻahi club with smoked bacon, fresh fish ‘n’ chips and hearty burgers. American/Pacific Rim. B, L, H, D, $-$$

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, $$$$

 

Azeka Shopping Center Makai, 1280 S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei, 633-4840

Start with the ʻahi 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, $-$$

 

1913 S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei, 874-8888

1279 S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei, 214-6786

Bright 1950s-style diner with a jukebox serving burgers, milkshakes and creative hot dogs. American. L, D, $$

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, $-$$$

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, $$

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 ʻAipono Gold in 2022 for Most Romantic Restaurant. European-inspired. B, D, R, $$-$$$$

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, $-$$

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, $$$$

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), $$-$$$

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, $

Four Seasons Resort, 3900 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea, 874-8000

Celebrity Chef Wolfgang Puck’s Hawaiian outpost is a celebration of fresh local ingredients in a casually elegant atmosphere. Start with fresh poke nestled in crunchy sesame-miso cones then explore our ever-evolving menu. Pacific Rim. D, N, R, $$-$$$$

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, $-$$$

1945-G S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei, 879-3133

Eggs Benedict six ways, including seared ʻahi, 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, $$-$$$

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, $-$$

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, $$$$

61 S. Kīhei Rd., Kīhei 877-3700

Homemade tropical-flavored syrups such as lilikoʻi and coconut set this shave-ice business apart. Kid-friendly. Treats. $