Get ready to celebrate the best in Maui dining! The annual ‘Aipono Restaurant Awards, hosted by Maui No Ka ‘Oi Magazine, honors top restaurants, talented chefs, and culinary innovators, with winners chosen by Maui’s locals and visitors. Each year, this prestigious event showcases the vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients that make Maui’s food scene truly unique.

Categories and Recognition
From fine dining to farm-to-table, the ‘Aipono Awards cover a range of categories that highlight the best of Maui’s culinary talent:

Best Maui Restaurant – Recognizing the island’s best of the best.
Best Chef on Maui – Honoring Maui’s top culinary talent.
Farm-to-Table Excellence – Celebrating sustainable, locally sourced dining.
Best New Restaurant – Spotlighting rising stars in Maui’s food scene.
More than 40 categories in all!

Past Award Winners
Spotlight on icons like Mama’s Fish House, Merriman’s, and Ka’ana Kitchen—restaurants that have left a lasting mark with Hawaiian-inspired dishes and top-notch dining experiences.

Event Details and Community Impact
More than just an awards show, the ‘Aipono Gala supports Maui’s culinary future, with proceeds benefitting the UH Maui Culinary Arts Program. This is an evening for Maui’s finest chefs, food lovers, and businesses to come together and celebrate while supporting the next generation of culinary stars.

2025 Voting & Gala
Voting for the 2025 ‘Aipono Awards kicks off on Dec. 1, 2024, and runs through Jan. 31, 2025. Cast your votes at mauimagazine.net/aipono. Then, join the island’s top culinary talent at the highly anticipated ‘Aipono Awards Gala at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua on April 26, 2025.