Do they like burgers? That's red meat, but still.I’d go for the blackened Ahi, but my wife and daughter wouldn’t. To each his own.
I’d go for the blackened Ahi, but my wife and daughter wouldn’t. To each his own.
I'm just curious. I don't remember if you said you had been to Mama's or if you plan to go, but if so, what do your wife and daughter order there?I’d go for the blackened Ahi, but my wife and daughter wouldn’t. To each his own.
Never been to Mama's before, but if we did go, there's a 99% chance that we'd all be ordering the prawns.I'm just curious. I don't remember if you said you had been to Mama's or if you plan to go, but if so, what do your wife and daughter order there?
Well heck, if they don't really like fish, or beef, just go for the desserts.If you go to Mama's Fish House, save room for the Polynesian Black Pearl dessert.
So I have read most of these post. It piqued my curiosity since I will be going to Maui in Oct. I looked at the Menu and was surprised to find that Mama's would cost ~$100 per person. Is this a fair estimate? Is that what you guys are all excited to be paying??? This restaurant is booked solid with these kind of prices?? Am I naïve to what restaurant prices are in Maui?
That's almost past my bedtime when we're on Maui. There are nights when I'm in bed by 9:00 p.m., but we get up really early. For some reason my internal clock doesn't seem to reset when we're there.We were recently in Maui and heard that many places had tables available if you walked in at 8:30. So may be worth a try if you don't mind a later dinner. We did not try this ourselves, so cannot vouch for accuracy.
So I have read most of these post. It piqued my curiosity since I will be going to Maui in Oct. I looked at the Menu and was surprised to find that Mama's would cost ~$100 per person. Is this a fair estimate? Is that what you guys are all excited to be paying??? This restaurant is booked solid with these kind of prices?? Am I naïve to what restaurant prices are in Maui?
Merriman's Kapalua - $348
Lahaina Grill - $307
Mama's Fish House - $265
Fleetwood's on Front - $220
Monkeypod at Whalers Village - $200
Kimo's - $150
Leilani's - $130
Says who? The whole point of timesharing for us is to visit places without having to pay the price of a hotel (and get more room). We generally eat breakfast in, and then lunch or dinner out. And yes, this is on Maui. So we are eating out at least once each day, sometimes twice.JIMinNC, I am VERY impressed!!! You spend my whole week food budget in one night! The whole point of timesharing is to take advantage of having a kitchen. Of course, we all want to eat out some, but you take it to a whole new level. I am in Maui in Oct as well, maybe we can meet for dinner and just add mine to your bill????
By the way, I have been fortunate enough to go to Merriman's Kapalua. We only went for happy hour to see the sunset. Patio seating at sunset there is a reason alone to go to Maui, AMAZING.
So this brings up a interesting question that would make for a good poll. - How often do timeshare people eat out in a week ? For us, it would be ~5-6 times. 2-3 times for lunch and 2-3 times for dinner. Other than that, we prepare meals in the kitchen or on the grill. We then spend the time and money on activities and sightseeing. And never $100 per person on any meal!Says who? The whole point of timesharing for us is to visit places without having to pay the price of a hotel (and get more room). We generally eat breakfast in, and then lunch or dinner out. And yes, this is on Maui. So we are eating out at least once each day, sometimes twice.
I've eaten both lunch and dinner at Mama's. They do a great job on their food presentation, but their prices are substantial.That sounds about right. That is one reason we have stopped going to Mama's. The other reason is that it's on the other side of the island from where we stay, and as we've gotten older we don't like making a drive after dark.
Mama's is probably the most expensive restaurant on Maui. If there are others that cost more, I'm just not aware of them.
For you, it would seem that Merrimac Kapalua would be a more ideal location. Have you ever been there?I've eaten both lunch and dinner at Mama's. They do a great job on their food presentation, but their prices are substantial.
But for me the killer is the hour drive that it takes to get from the Kahana area to Paia, and driving the return trip in the dark. If I want a nice dinner, I'd rather choose a place less than 15 minutes away.
Both times we had an interior table with no view and the service was so-so. Plus we had another major issue that I won't go in to on this forum. So from a "value proposition", IMnsHO, it isn't worth the drive time or the $$$$.
Another good Merriman's restaurant is the Monkey Pod. There is one in Kihei/Wailea and one in Kaanapali. Good food at a lesser price than Merriman's.For you, it would seem that Merrimac Kapalua would be a more ideal location. Have you ever been there?
In a week in a timeshare on Maui we eat out 7 to 12 times. We mostly eat breakfast in, but we do go out for breakfast a few times, mostly after our early morning whale watches. Then we eat out at least once the rest of the time. We've been to Maui many times so there are not a lot of activities we spend money on.....and never spend money on sightseeing. We do at least one or two whale watches per trip, but those are reasonable at about $25 per person. We get discounts since I belong to the Pacific Whale Foundation and we usually get one free whale watch tour when I renew membership each year.So this brings up a interesting question that would make for a good poll. - How often do timeshare people eat out in a week ? For us, it would be ~5-6 times. 2-3 times for lunch and 2-3 times for dinner. Other than that, we prepare meals in the kitchen or on the grill. We then spend the time and money on activities and sightseeing. And never $100 per person on any meal!
We walk by that cinnamon roll place every morning. We walk from our timeshare (Maui Hill) to the little coffee place that is in the same shopping center. We've been going to them for years. We usually manage to get a couple of free coffees by getting our card punched each time we go. The smell from those cinnamon buns is amazing.When we stay at Wailea Ekahi Village, as we are next month, I go out every morning and pickup up a newspaper and an incredible cinnamon bun from The Cinnamon Roll Place in Kihei. By the time I get back, the coffee is ready, and I enjoy breakfast on the lanai.
I'm drooling already.
I think that you mean Merriman's.For you, it would seem that Merrimac Kapalua would be a more ideal location. Have you ever been there?
We love Kimo's in Lahaina.I think that you mean Merriman's.
No, I haven't been there but it is on my "to do list".
There are also a bunch of nice restaurants in Lahaina and Kaanapali that offer tremendous views, have great food and cost a bit less than Mama's.
JIMinNC, I am VERY impressed!!! You spend my whole week food budget in one night! The whole point of timesharing is to take advantage of having a kitchen. Of course, we all want to eat out some, but you take it to a whole new level. I am in Maui in Oct as well, maybe we can meet for dinner and just add mine to your bill????
By the way, I have been fortunate enough to go to Merriman's Kapalua. We only went for happy hour to see the sunset. Patio seating at sunset there is a reason alone to go to Maui, AMAZING.
So this brings up a interesting question that would make for a good poll. - How often do timeshare people eat out in a week ? For us, it would be ~5-6 times. 2-3 times for lunch and 2-3 times for dinner. Other than that, we prepare meals in the kitchen or on the grill. We then spend the time and money on activities and sightseeing. And never $100 per person on any meal!