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Mama's Fish House - We always recommend friends and family who have a red-eye flight go there for dinner. Make an early (before sunset) reservation. It is a easy drive to the airport, beautiful surroundings and exceptional food. Nothing like a great meal before heading home.
Another place that I've read great things about is Lahaina Grill.
We've never eaten there in all of our Maui trips, mainly because for many years we were going when our kids were younger and it didn't appear to be a place that kids would like. Once our kids hit their teens, it would have probably been OK, but by then we had established our regular haunts. Next time we go, probably in 2019, it will just be the two of us, so we may have to try it.
Mama's Fish House - We always recommend friends and family who have a red-eye flight go there for dinner. Make an early (before sunset) reservation. It is a easy drive to the airport, beautiful surroundings and exceptional food. Nothing like a great meal before heading home.
For reservations it is 2 weeks ahead. We went and Sat at the bar right up against the water, great views. Service was amazing. Expensive, we split a meal, $60 for grilled fish but it was incredible.
Lots of wonderful suggestions for fine dining, but I'm surprised that no one has mentioned the road to Hana. I know there are mixed opinions on the drive, but truly some of the most beautiful scenery in all of Hawaii. If you decide to do it (and true, it is farther from Lahaina), get an early start as you don't want to come back in the dark. I made that mistake once and never again! Also, check that there has not been heavy rain as mudslides on the road can really ruin your day. Enjoy!
We've been visiting Maui for 25 years. Longhi's is off our list for too many reasons to list. Star Noodle (Lahaina) may be some of the best food with the best prices on the island, you need reservation a few days ahead.
We've been visiting Maui for 25 years. Longhi's is off our list for too many reasons to list. Star Noodle (Lahaina) may be some of the best food with the best prices on the island, you need reservation a few days ahead.
A lot of great suggestions. I will second Aloha Mixed Plate. Casual outdoor seating. Very good food and inexpensive.we also like Cool Cat Cafe, which is a 50's style cafe, upstairs in the building across the street from the big banyan tree in Lahaina. Good burgers, pulled pork, and fish tacos.
I second the recommendation for Star Noodle - definitely the best 'value' on a taste/$$ basis during our last stay. Also, while completely NOT a foodie destination, I would recommend the Barefoot Bar half of the Hula Grill. We ended up eating there twice. It's an easy walk from MOC, great vibe and drinks, good music and food, and reasonable prices...for beachfront Maui...;-)
It's also convenient for West Coast people who take early morning flights and arrive on Maui at 10:30 or 11:00. Last trip we headed upcountry directly from the airport, wandered around the galleries in Makawao, and ate lunch at the General Store, only then going back to Costco (or course) and then to Ka'anapali in time to check in at 4:00. That schedule got us upcountry without extra driving.
We've been visiting Maui for 25 years. Longhi's is off our list for too many reasons to list. Star Noodle (Lahaina) may be some of the best food with the best prices on the island, you need reservation a few days ahead.
It's also convenient for West Coast people who take early morning flights and arrive on Maui at 10:30 or 11:00. Last trip we headed upcountry directly from the airport, wandered around the galleries in Makawao, and ate lunch at the General Store, only then going back to Costco (or course) and then to Ka'anapali in time to check in at 4:00. That schedule got us upcountry without extra driving.
That's a great idea. Usually we drive to Kihei and then just kind of putz around until check in. We don't shop at Costco (although we did on the last trip for sunscreen, and then for chocolate covered mac nuts and Kona coffee later in the trip).
It's also convenient for West Coast people who take early morning flights and arrive on Maui at 10:30 or 11:00. Last trip we headed upcountry directly from the airport, wandered around the galleries in Makawao, and ate lunch at the General Store, only then going back to Costco (or course) and then to Ka'anapali in time to check in at 4:00. That schedule got us upcountry without extra driving.
This plan also works well when there's an impending tsunami. On a previous trip we were literally on the way down checking out of the hotel on Oahu headed to Maui when a tsunami warning was broadcast. They ended up canceling flights later but we were able to get to Maui so we just headed up country and to Haleakala figuring we'd be safe either way. The 6 inch risk on Maui obviously didn't cause an issue but you never know.
One thing we have found with snorkeling on Maui (actually it also applies in Cabo) is to try and be at your snorkel site about 8am. Usually no wind, waves or crowds. But this is for the dedicated snorkeler. There is a good site in Hwy 30. I think it was MP 18. Also at the end of Makena Road by the Lava Fields but you need to wear bootys.
A lot of great suggestions. I will second Aloha Mixed Plate. Casual outdoor seating. Very good food and inexpensive.we also like Cool Cat Cafe, which is a 50's style cafe, upstairs in the building across the street from the big banyan tree in Lahaina. Good burgers, pulled pork, and fish tacos.
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