North shore and Paia
Mama's Fish House
A Maui landmark since 1973, on a cove near Hookipa. The menu names the boat and fisherman behind each fish. Reserve weeks ahead.
Paia Fish Market
Casual counter service. Fish burgers, fish tacos and plates at long shared tables.
South Maui: Kihei and Wailea
Monkeypod Kitchen
Peter Merriman's casual restaurant, with wood-fired pizza and a long cocktail list. Known for its mai tai topped with lilikoi foam.
Spago Maui
Wolfgang Puck's oceanview restaurant with Hawaiian ingredients.
Coconut's Fish Cafe
A casual spot for fish tacos and fish and chips.
Kihei Caffe
An early-morning breakfast stop across from Kalama Park. Expect a line on weekends.
West Maui: Kaanapali and Kapalua
Duke's Beach House
Beachfront sister to Duke's Waikiki, with breakfast buffets and sunset dinners.
Hula Grill
Barefoot bar on the sand and a more formal dining room.
Merriman's Kapalua
On a point overlooking the ocean, one of Maui's top sunset dinners.
Central Maui and Upcountry
Sam Sato's
Famous for dry mein noodles and manju pastries. Opens for breakfast and lunch.
Tin Roof
Top Chef alumnus Sheldon Simeon's takeout counter. Mochiko chicken and garlic noodles.
Hali'imaile General Store
Founded by chef Bev Gannon in 1988 in a plantation-era general store among the pineapple fields.
Leoda's Kitchen and Pie Shop
Between Maalaea and Kaanapali. Stop for banana cream or chocolate haupia cream pie.
Restaurants open, close, move and change hours often. Check the restaurant's own website or call before you go. No restaurant paid to be listed.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the most famous restaurant on Maui?
Mama's Fish House near Paia is the best known. It has been open since 1973 and books up weeks in advance.
Are Lahaina restaurants open?
Much of Lahaina was destroyed by the August 2023 wildfire, and rebuilding will take years. Some restaurants have reopened in Kaanapali, Kahului and elsewhere. Check each restaurant's website for its current location.