Recommendations for Maui, my favorite Hawaiian island to visit.
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Kahului / Wailuku
Lahaina/Kaanapali
Kihei/Wailea
North Shore
Beaches 🏖️
Kahului / Wailuku
Always my first meal after arriving at the OGG airport. Open for lunch only, 10AM-2PM, Monday-Saturday. This is owned by Chef Sheldon Simeon - he was on Top Chef Seattle in 2013 and Top Chef Charleston in 2016)
Tin Roof Maui
Check out for Hawaii-only snacks (Furikake Party Mix, ONO Shrimp Chips, Chocolate-covered macadamia nuts, etc.)
Explore the lands before or after your meal. So lush!
Cafe O'Lei at the Mill House
Chef Sheldon's newest place. Revamped menu features true “Hawai’i Classics,” which include a strong focus on Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Filipino and Portuguese flavors
Tiffany's Maui
Lahaina/Kaanapali
Some businesses may no longer be in operation since the Lahaina fires in August 2023.
In Lahaina - Anything you order there is good. drinks are good also. There could be long waits (make reservations).
Star Noodle
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BEST Shave Ice Ever!! Multiple locations on Maui (Kihei, Lahaina – check website for updated list)
On the drive from the airport to Kaanapali (it will be on the right side of the road, just past mile marker 18ish. It's tiny and VERY easy to miss! Food is good (have a daily special along with regular fare). Coconut French Toast is delicious!
Leoda's Kitchen and Pie Shop
Good Italian food (pasta made in house).
Sale Pepe
Breakfast spot
808 Grindz Cafe
Couple locations. Been to the one at Whalers Village. Good variety of food.
Monkeypod Kitchen
inside Whaler's Village
Island Vintage Coffee
American eats at the Napili Shores condo complex features macadamia nut pancakes. There’s usually a LONG line, but if the weather is nice out, order take out, bypass the line and eat at the pool!
A little pricier - Korean Fried Chicken and Cantonese Lobster Noodles
Lineage
Great local food; deep fried spam musubi
Da Kitchen
Great Breakfast spot
Kihei Caffe
Known for their fish tacos (17 different toppings)!
Coconut's Fish Cafe
Lemonade, acai bowls
Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade
One of my favorite coffee shops
Maui Coffee Akamai Coffee Co.
Had this caterer at a wedding!
Cafe O'Lei Kihei
Coffee in Kihei and Wailea
Maui Coffee Akamai Coffee Co.
Amazing fruit infused Shave Ice
Gus' Hawaiian Shave Ice
Poke at the back of a Liquor Store
Tamura's Fine Wines & Liquors Kihei
North Shore
North Shore- For a nice dinner out/Reservations needed. All the fish on the menu is caught that morning or at the very latest the night before. seafood is a must-try but they have non-seafood items. The restaurant is nestled in a private cove so it i...
