Discover the Best Local Food in Maui
Ready to discover the best local food in Maui? Beyond its stunning beaches and lush landscapes, Maui boasts unforgettable culinary experiences, from oceanfront fine dining to hidden local eateries. Our Maui EVs team, made up of passionate locals, crafted this guide to help you taste your way through paradise.
Pricing Legend
- $: Affordable (under $20/person)
- $$: Moderate ($20-$40/person)
- $$$: Expensive ($40-$60/person)
- $$$$: Luxury (over $60/person)
🍽️ Kihei and Wailea’s Dining Hotspots
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Nick’s Fishmarket Maui (Wailea)
- 🍽️ Cuisine: Seafood, fine dining, extensive wine cellar
- 💰 Price: $$$
- 🕒 Hours: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- ✨ Highlights: Premier seafood, 2,000+ wine selections
- 📍Google Maps Directions
Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman (Wailea)
- 🍽️ Cuisine: Local Hawaiian, craft cocktails, beers
- 💰 Price: $$
- 🕒 Hours: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- ✨ Highlights: Vibrant vibe, excellent Mai Tais
- 📍Google Maps Directions
Wolfgang Puck’s Spago (Wailea, Four Seasons Resort)
- 🍽️ Cuisine: California-Pacific fusion, upscale dining
- 💰 Price: $$$
- 🕒 Hours: 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- ✨ Highlights: Inventive dishes, luxurious atmosphere
- 📍Google Maps Directions
Tommy Bahama’s Tropical Cafe (Wailea)
- 🍽️ Cuisine: American-Caribbean fusion
- 💰 Price: $$
- 🕒 Hours: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- ✨ Highlights: Relaxed atmosphere, tropical cocktails
- 📍Google Maps Directions
Café O’Lei (Kihei)
- 🍽️ Cuisine: Pacific Rim, sushi, steak, seafood
- 💰 Price: $$
- 🕒 Hours: Lunch 11 AM – 2:30 PM, Dinner 5 PM – 8 PM
- ✨ Highlights: Versatile menu, popular sushi bar
- 📍Google Maps Directions, Plantation location
OAO Sushi (Wailea)
- 🍽️ Cuisine: High-end sushi, Japanese fusion
- 💰 Price: $$$$
- 🕒 Hours: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- ✨ Highlights: Artistic sushi, island flair
- 📍Google Maps Directions
Maui Brewing Co. (Kihei)
- 🍽️ Cuisine: Brewery, American fare, burgers
- 💰 Price: $$
- 🕒 Hours: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- ✨ Highlights: Local brews, lively atmosphere
- 📍Google Maps Directions
🌴 Additional Restaurants in Wailea
- 🍽️ Gather on Maui – Wailea Golf Course | $$ | Fresh local cuisine, beautiful golf course views
- 🍽️ Bistro Molokini – Grand Wailea Resort | $$$ | Casual bistro dining with ocean views
- 🍽️ DUO – Four Seasons Resort | $$$$ | Upscale steak and seafood with resort ambiance
- 🍽️ Ferraro’s – Four Seasons Resort | $$$$ | Italian cuisine, romantic oceanfront dining
- 🍽️ Humble Market Kitchin by Roy Yamaguchi – Wailea Beach Resort Marriott | $$$ | Hawaiian-Asian fusion by renowned chef Roy Yamaguchi
- 🍽️ Humuhumunukunukuapua’a – Grand Wailea Resort | $$$$ | Upscale Polynesian, floating restaurant experience
- 🍽️ Ka’ana Kitchen – Andaz Resort | $$$ | Innovative farm-to-table, Hawaiian inspired dishes
- 🍽️ Lineage – Shops at Wailea | $$ | Asian fusion inspired by local culture
- 🍽️ Manoli’s Pizza Company – Across from Shops at Wailea | $$ | Wood-fired pizzas and casual Italian fare
- 🍽️ Matteo’s Osteria – Wailea Town Center | $$$ | Authentic Italian dishes with vibrant atmosphere
- 🍽️ Morimoto Maui – Andaz Resort | $$$$ | Contemporary Japanese cuisine from Chef Morimoto
- 🍽️ Pita Paradise Bistro – Wailea Gateway Center | $$ | Mediterranean-inspired casual bistro
- 🍽️ Pint & Cork – Shops at Wailea | $$ | Gastropub offering craft beers and creative bites
- 🍽️ Ruth’s Chris Steak House – Shops at Wailea | $$$$ | Classic upscale steakhouse experience
🥢Great Food Across Maui
Roy’s Ka’anapali (Ka’anapali)
- 🍽️ Cuisine: Hawaiian regional cuisine, sushi, seafood
- 💰 Price: $$$$
- 🕒 Hours: Lunch: 11:00 AM – 3:45 PM, Dinner: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- ✨ Highlights: Fresh seafood, local-inspired dishes
- 📍Google Maps Directions
Merriman’s (Kapalua)
- 🍽️ Cuisine: Hawaiian regional cuisine, seafood
- 💰 Price: $$$
- 🕒 Hours: 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- ✨ Highlights: Stunning ocean views, locally sourced dishes
- 📍Google Maps Directions
Sansei Kapalua (Kapalua)
- 🍽️ Cuisine: Sushi, Japanese, Seafood
- 💰 Price: $$$
- 🕒 Hours: 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- ✨ Highlights: Creative sushi rolls, fresh seafood
- 📍Google Maps Directions
Seahouse Restaurant Napili Kai (Napili)
- 🍽️ Cuisine: Seafood, Hawaiian regional cuisine, American
- 💰 Price: $$$
- 🕒 Hours: Breakfast: 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Lunch: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Dinner: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
- ✨ Highlights: Oceanfront dining, diverse menu options
- 📍Google Maps Directions
Hali’imaile General Store (Upcountry Maui)
- 🍽️ Cuisine: Hawaiian regional cuisine
- 💰 Price: $$$
- 🕒 Hours: Lunch: 11 AM – 2:30 PM, Dinner: 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM
- ✨ Highlights: Charming upcountry setting, local flavors
- 📍Google Maps Directions
Mama’s Fish House (Paia)
- 🍽️ Cuisine: Fresh seafood, Hawaiian
- 💰 Price: $$$
- 🕒 Hours: 11:00 AM – 8:45 PM
- ✨ Highlights: Iconic Maui restaurant, oceanfront views
- 📍Google Maps Directions
Flatbread Pizza Co. (Paia)
- 🍽️ Cuisine: Organic pizza, casual dining
- 💰 Price: $$
- 🕒 Hours: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- ✨ Highlights: Wood-fired pizzas, local ingredients
- 📍Google Maps Directions
Paia Fish Market (Paia)
- 🍽️ Cuisine: Seafood, burgers
- 💰 Price: $$
- 🕒 Hours: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- ✨ Highlights: Casual vibe, Maui cattle burgers
- 📍Google Maps Directions Paia, Kihei location
🌺 Discover Maui’s Best Local Eateries
Wailuku’s Hidden Gems
- 🍜 Sam Sato’s – Legendary noodles & local comfort food (Breakfast & Lunch) – $
📍Google Maps Directions - 🍽️ Bamboo Grille – Local classics & plate lunches (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) – $$
📍Google Maps Directions - 🥞 Tasty Crust – Famous pancakes & classic diner eats (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) – $
📍Google Maps Directions - 🍲 Saigon Café – Authentic Vietnamese cuisine & noodle dishes (Lunch & Dinner) – $$
📍Google Maps Directions - 🍱 Kalei’s Lunch Box – Local style bentos & plate lunches (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) – $
📍Google Maps Directions
Authentic Eats in Kahului
- 🍔 Cupie’s Drive Inn – Burgers, plate lunches & shakes (Lunch & Dinner) – $
📍Google Maps Directions - 🌭 Sparky’s – Comfort foods & local favorites (Lunch & Dinner) – $
📍Google Maps Directions - 🍱 Ichiban Okazuya – Casual Japanese cuisine (Lunch & Dinner) – $$
📍Google Maps Directions - 🍻 Koho’s Bar & Grill – Local-style pub food & casual dining (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) – $$
📍Google Maps Directions - 🍛 Gen’s – Local-style Korean BBQ & plates (Lunch & Dinner) – $$
📍Google Maps Directions - 🚚 Kahului Sunday Market (4 PM – 8 PM) – Food trucks, desserts, local arts & crafts, gifts & souvenirs
📍Google Maps Directions
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🌊Why Trust Our Recommendations?
Our dining guide is personally curated by Maui locals who genuinely know (and love!) the island’s best restaurants, hidden gems, and local favorites. Each spot has been taste-tested by our team, ensuring you experience authentic, delicious dining on your Maui vacation. At Maui EVs, we’re dedicated to connecting you to unforgettable local experiences! Trust us, your taste buds will thank you!
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🍽️ Frequently Asked Questions About Food in Maui
Maui is known for fresh seafood, poke, kalua pork, loco moco, and shave ice. All delicious island flavors you shouldn’t miss!
Maui is famous for fresh seafood, Hawaiian plate lunches, poke bowls, and shave ice. Don’t miss out on local favorites like Mama’s Fish House, Sam Sato’s noodles, and Paia Fish Market.
Popular restaurants like Mama’s Fish House, Merriman’s, and Nick’s Fishmarket require reservations, often weeks ahead. We strongly recommend booking early!
Absolutely! Local gems like Tasty Crust, Cupie’s Drive Inn, and food trucks at Kahului Sunday Market offer delicious meals without breaking the bank.
Food trucks are popular across Maui, especially at Kahului Sunday Market, Kihei’s Azeka Plaza, and Honoapiilani Food Truck Park, offering diverse and affordable eats.
While possible, renting a car is the easiest and most convenient way to discover Maui’s culinary gems. Consider renting an eco-friendly Tesla with Maui EVs for hassle-free dining adventures!
While great poke is everywhere—from restaurants to food trucks—Maui locals prefer grocery stores like Tamara’s, Times, and Foodland. These spots offer a delicious variety that’s fresh, authentic, and affordable. Visit early, as favorites sell out by afternoon!
Locals often choose casual, affordable eateries like Sam Sato’s, Spaky’s, Tasty Crust, and Cupie’s for authentic Maui comfort food.
Kihei, Wailea, Lahaina, and Paia are foodie hotspots, offering both upscale restaurants and vibrant local eateries.
Local favorites like Paia Fish Market, Flatbread Pizza Co., and Maui food trucks offer delicious meals without breaking the bank.
Top seafood spots include Mama’s Fish House, Nick’s Fishmarket, and Merriman’s. They’re all renowned for fresh island catches.