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maui restaurant recommendation

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Hi,
I am going to maui and would like a suggestion as to a nice place for dinner for a birthday. price is not an issue, we are staying at the westin ka'anapali.
Thanks
 
I'm sure you will get some good suggestions, but to see suggestions from the old posts, put this in your google search box:

"maui restaurants" Site:tugbbs.com​
 
We'll be in Maui in 57 days and we'll be sure to enjoy our favorites, The Hula Grill on the Kaanapali Beach walkway, Chicago Pizza and we also liked the Lahaina Fish Co.

We can't wait!!
 
Cathyb said:
And remember reservations mandatory! Their food is THAT tasty!:whoopie:
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There are many restaurants we enjoy on Maui that are much closer to where the OP will be than Mama's. My favorite in Lahaina is still Kimo's. :D But, for a truly special dinner, when price is no object, you just can't beat Mama's. :clap:
 
Longhi's

Longhi's on Front Street in Lahaina. Lovely gourmet Italian food, Nice atmosphere.
 
Merriman's beautiful location and great food.
Sea House Both of these are right on the water.
Plantation House
Pineapple Grill
These are located in the Napili and Kapalua area.
Soooo many to chose from in the West Maui area.
 
Restaurants Maui

I would suggest Mama's fish house or Roys. Mama's is farther to travel to but well worth it. Roy's also has excellent food. I wish I were going to Maui:bawl:
 
Leilani's On The Beach

It's right in the Whaler's Village. We go there at least once per trip. Good food, beautiful sunsets, what's not to love.
 
thanks to everyone and it looks like mamas is a common theme so I will go with that. Ill be sure to check out closer ones too for other nights.
 
I would vote for the Waterfront Restaurant in Maalea -- it's has an excellent wine list, the food is terrific, and a great location.

All good choices, though.
 
A special occasion, price is not an object, the perfect Hawaiian ambiance, Mama's hands down. I usually eat there two times on each trip, once for lunch and once for dinner. Dinner would be my first suggestion for your party.
 
Our new favorite is Lahaina Grill.
 
Another vote for Mama's

In my opinion three are special occasion worthy:

Mama's - food and scenery cannot be beat anywhere on the island. Always a stop for us every time on Maui.

Lahaina Grill - exquisite food - no views whatsoever though.

Leilani's - food is usually very good but the sunsets there are what keep us going back year after year.


For more casual but yummy try:

Alexanders fish in Kihei - great inexpensive streetside food.

Sansei Sushi in Kapalua - get there real early for the 1/2 price specials.

Plantation House in Kapalua - best darn Bloody Mary's on earth

Son'z at the Hyatt in Kaanapali - BEST MAI TAI'S anywhere - tell Yanni hello for me!

I am aching for my Maui fix in case you can't tell.
 
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Sansei Sushi in Kapalua - get there real early for the 1/2 price specials.[/QUOTE]

Sansei-if you want Asian Fusion/Japanese = The best on Maui
 
We've decided to enjoy the Hula Grill for our first meal out. Its right down the beach from the Marriott and Hyatt, where we will be staying. I'm sure it will be for lunch.

We love their fish and chips. I think they use a fish called Ono, which may be another name for Mahi, but whatever it is, its delicious.

Its sister restaurant, Leilani's, right next door is also very good for lunch with an ocean view.

I've heard of a pancake place, it was mentioned numerous times on Tripadvisor, I think its Gazebo's, that sounds very good. A few mentioned trying the banana macademia nut pancakes, that has me salivating already.
 
Keep these ideas coming! :D We'll be returning to Maui at the end of April and staying in Kihei. We will definitely be going to Mama's, but I love hearing other ideas.
 
The Melting Pot

Luanne said:
Keep these ideas coming! :D We'll be returning to Maui at the end of April and staying in Kihei. We will definitely be going to Mama's, but I love hearing other ideas.
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Luanne -- we ate at the Melting Pot in Lahaina last year and was a unique and pleasant experience. Do a TUG google search -- I wrote a detailed review of it last summer. It is across the highway from Safeway in a newish shopping center along with that Aussie Outback steakhouse.
 
In Kihei I like Cafe O'Lei. It is a favorite for many locals.
 
Cathyb said:
Luanne -- we ate at the Melting Pot in Lahaina last year and was a unique and pleasant experience. Do a TUG google search -- I wrote a detailed review of it last summer. It is across the highway from Safeway in a newish shopping center along with that Aussie Outback steakhouse.
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Is this part of the Melting Pot fondue chain? If so, I think we'll pass. Thanks for the suggestion though. Since we stay in Kihei, we usually only manage to get to Lahaina, once or twice during our stay. We always have to eat at Kimo's.
 
Why Mamas?

Luanne said:
Mama's Fish House

http://www.mamasfishhouse.com/
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Thanks for all the great restaurant suggestions. We will be in Maui on the 29th of this month. Now I checked out Mama's web site and I see its way over on the north end of the island. Looks like about an hour drive from Kanapali?

Can someone tell me specifically why its worth driving that far? Also what does lunch or two for dinner generally cost there?

thanks
 
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