Tips and Tricks When at WKORV

[Mauiwmn]

Great list heathpack.

Here's the info on Leilani's Aloha Hour. They call it Leilani's Beachside Grill. It has a different menu then the formal sit down restaurant which is upstairs.

3-5pm all days except Tuesdays

$4 Draft Beer (6 varieties), Mai Tai and House Margaritas
$4 Slider Paradise- beef, pork, crab, fish and veggie

Live music Thursday-Sunday


Tuesdays-Legacy of Aloha 3-5pm

$4 Pacifico and Margaritas
$4 Tacos-fish, pork, chicken, veggie
$4 Chips & Pico

 

[Mauiwmn]

One additional spot you may want to add to your list is Plantation House in Kapalua. It is up the hillside and has fabulous views of the golf course and ocean in the distance. Great spot for breakfast or lunch. Dinner is a bit pricey but the panoramic views make it special. We stop here for lunch every visit.

 

[heathpack]

One additional spot you may want to add to your list is Plantation House in Kapalua. It is up the hillside and has fabulous views of the golf course and ocean in the distance. Great spot for breakfast or lunch. Dinner is a bit pricey but the panoramic views make it special. We stop here for lunch every visit.

Thanks for the Lelani's Beachside Grill info, I edited my list and my post. Another great option!

We def heard about the Plantation House, it's been recommended by many. It has not made it onto our itinerary only by virtue of the fact that it has a somewhat unfavorable cost to water-proximity ratio. However, once we're there, we certainly might decide to go. Ditto Pineapple Grill, Mala Ocean Tavern, Honu Pizza and Seafood, Penne Pasta, Pulehu and Black Rock Steak & Seafood. All places that we might find ourselves at in the end.

H

 

[Ken555]

One additional spot you may want to add to your list is Plantation House in Kapalua. It is up the hillside and has fabulous views of the golf course and ocean in the distance. Great spot for breakfast or lunch. Dinner is a bit pricey but the panoramic views make it special. We stop here for lunch every visit.

This is a great place for brunch.


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[Ken555]

Thanks for the Lelani's Beachside Grill info, I edited my list and my post. Another great option!

We def heard about the Plantation House, it's been recommended by many. It has not made it onto our itinerary only by virtue of the fact that it has a somewhat unfavorable cost to water-proximity ratio. However, once we're there, we certainly might decide to go. Ditto Pineapple Grill, Mala Ocean Tavern, Honu Pizza and Seafood, Penne Pasta, Pulehu and Black Rock Steak & Seafood. All places that we might find ourselves at in the end.

H

How could I'O and Pacific'O not make your list? Without a doubt, these are my favorite restaurants in Lahaina. Lunch is great as prices are reasonable, great ocean view etc.


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[heathpack]

How could I'O and Pacific'O not make your list? Without a doubt, these are my favorite restaurants in Lahaina. Lunch is great as prices are reasonable, great ocean view etc.


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I'O no lunch that I can see.

Pacific'O lunch has only 3 options for the fish-averse: chicken wrap, burger, and goat cheese salad.

Dinner at both very pricey, which is not a complete deal breaker, just not something that will get a restuarant on my "Dining Values" list.

We are looking for a last night splurge dinner and PacificO might be it. We're looking for mellow and casually elegant with excellent food, a great last memory of Maui. What do you think, is Pacific'O that place?

H

 

[Ken555]

I'O no lunch that I can see.

Pacific'O lunch has only 3 options for the fish-averse: chicken wrap, burger, and goat cheese salad.

Dinner at both very pricey, which is not a complete deal breaker, just not something that will get a restuarant on my "Dining Values" list.

We are looking for a last night splurge dinner and PacificO might be it. We're looking for mellow and casually elegant with excellent food, a great last memory of Maui. What do you think, is Pacific'O that place?

H

Yes, only one is open for lunch. Fish adverse in Maui must be difficult... But they offer options not on their website, so just call and ask - I'm sure they can accommodate.

Either would be great for a nice dinner. I last had dinner at Pacific'O (since we often have lunch at I'O) and the five of us thought it was great.

It's not a 'dining value' but then I don't often go out of my way for that when visiting Maui - it's worth a little more to me for a great location and excellent food. While I like some on your list, it's not for the food (Leilani's, Duke's, Kimo's are all in nice locations but have only good food, mediocre service and not great food. And for lunch, I'O is not much more expensive...). I'm not always a food snob but I will pay a little more for an overall better meal.


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[triangulum33]

Ken,
If you had to pick one or two places to go for a nice (not cheap) dinner where would they be?
We went to Roy's a few years ago and enjoyed it.

 

[heathpack]

Lol, we're in Maui 16 days. More power to you if you make it a priority to spend $250ish per couple for dinner day after day. But it's not just the cost, sometimes it's about the simplicity of the dining experience. Non-mixology Mai Tai and kaluha pork quesadilla will probably fit our mellow, beachy, tired vibe more than pineapple gastrique and likiloli foam. If I want a high end dining experience, I can do that any day of the week in LA. If I want to wander from the beach and watch the sunset over cocktails- well, actually, I can do that any day of the week in LA, too, come to think of it... So I'm not sure what my point is anymore. I guess something along the lines of "we'll probably prefer to eat casual most nights"

H

Yes, only one is open for lunch. Fish adverse in Maui must be difficult... But they offer options not on their website, so just call and ask - I'm sure they can accommodate.

Either would be great for a nice dinner. I last had dinner at Pacific'O (since we often have lunch at I'O) and the five of us thought it was great.

It's not a 'dining value' but then I don't often go out of my way for that when visiting Maui - it's worth a little more to me for a great location and excellent food. While I like some on your list, it's not for the food (Leilani's, Duke's, Kimo's are all in nice locations but have only good food, mediocre service and not great food. And for lunch, I'O is not much more expensive...). I'm not always a food snob but I will pay a little more for an overall better meal.


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[Ken555]

Lol, we're in Maui 16 days. More power to you if you make it a priority to spend $250ish per couple for dinner day after day. But it's not just the cost, sometimes it's about the simplicity of the dining experience. Non-mixology Mai Tai and kaluha pork quesadilla will probably fit our mellow, beachy, tired vibe more than pineapple gastrique and likiloli foam. If I want a high end dining experience, I can do that any day of the week in LA. If I want to wander from the beach and watch the sunset over cocktails- well, actually, I can do that any day of the week in LA, too, come to think of it... So I'm not sure what my point is anymore. I guess something along the lines of "we'll probably prefer to eat casual most nights"

H

Way to take my post out of context. Lol

I never said I eat out at a restaurant like these every night. The fact is that I like the nice places for lunch and often eat at the resort at night.


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[lorenmd]

we've never thought the food was all that spectacular in maui but we do love sansei. i'd much prefer to buy fresh local fish and cook myself. we are going in dec and will try a few of these suggestions. but i think we'll probably end up eating at sansei at least a couple times a week

 

[Ken555]

Ken,
If you had to pick one or two places to go for a nice (not cheap) dinner where would they be?
We went to Roy's a few years ago and enjoyed it.

My favorite restaurants are I'O, Pacific'O and Mala Ocean Tavern. Mala's new restaurant, directly next door, Hona Pizza and Seafood is also quite good but not among my top choices. Mala and Hona are in a great place for a sunset dinner, though be sure to request a table by the water when you call (especially at Mala, as they only have a few tables by the water) - both are also open for lunch and not far from the Westin since they're at the extreme north end of Lahaina (by the Safeway).

Roy's is nice, but it's a chain...though a good one. There's a Roy's not far from where I live, so it's not that special to me...but if you don't have one local then it would be a good choice. Expect the others to provide a more unique experience without the chain restaurant feeling. FWIW, I went to The Tavern in Princeville last week (also by Roy) and it was not that great.


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[spuppy]

I would like to second Ken555's recommendation for Pacific'O.

Our family goes there often for lunch after surfing at Goofy Foot, which is next door. The location can't be beat (open air, casual, right on the beach), the meals are consistently good (I've tried most of the items on the menu) and the wait staff is friendly and efficient. The two restaurants have their own up-country farm where they grow a lot of their produce, which in my opinion, is usually a good sign that a restaurant is dedicated to good meals and the overall dining experience. While the menu definitely has a seafood bias, one of my daughter's doesn't like seafood and she always finds something that she enjoys. Prices for lunch are pretty moderate. I seem to recall $14 to $16 for a nice lunch entree.

On the "value list" side of things, the surf instructors at Goofy Foot hand out coupons for buy one entree, get the second half off (or something like that). I suspect that you can get the coupons at other places as well.

 

[wannagotoo]

For coupons go to mauileisureguide.com and when the page comes up, around the middle left side there will be "Maui coupons" in blue. They have buy one/get one free breakfast for Moose McGillycuddy's, free hula pie for Dukes, sunset cruises etc. You can check it out before you go then see if you find something better when you get there. They also have a 10% off for Crazy Shirt. It says it is for the store at the Lahaina Cannery Mall but it is accepted at the store at Whaler's. Last month we happened to pass a garage sale and picked up chairs and boogie boards. The person must have worked at a resort because she had MANY chairs and beach items.

 

[hypnotiq]

My favorite restaurants are I'O, Pacific'O and Mala Ocean Tavern. Mala's new restaurant, directly next door, Hona Pizza and Seafood is also quite good but not among my top choices. Mala and Hona are in a great place for a sunset dinner, though be sure to request a table by the water when you call (especially at Mala, as they only have a few tables by the water) - both are also open for lunch and not far from the Westin since they're at the extreme north end of Lahaina (by the Safeway).

I'm a big fan of Mala Ocean Tavern myself. I love having a meal and watching the turtles sitting in the surf, snacking on algae.

 

[heathpack]

For coupons go to mauileisureguide.com and when the page comes up, around the middle left side there will be "Maui coupons" in blue. They have buy one/get one free breakfast for Moose McGillycuddy's, free hula pie for Dukes, sunset cruises etc. You can check it out before you go then see if you find something better when you get there. They also have a 10% off for Crazy Shirt. It says it is for the store at the Lahaina Cannery Mall but it is accepted at the store at Whaler's. Last month we happened to pass a garage sale and picked up chairs and boogie boards. The person must have worked at a resort because she had MANY chairs and beach items.

Awesome! Free pie, who doesn't like free pie?

H

 

[pharmgirl]

Castaway for brunch is close by and on water

 

[mindy35]

Lahaina Grill has always been our favorite for a nicer dinner. Not an oceanfront romantic setting though. Go there for the outstanding cuisine.

http://lahainagrill.com/

And........on another note..........did you know that the spas at both WKORV/N and at the Westin Hotel accept SpaFinder certificates?? These are the ones offered seasonally at Costco- $80 for $100 worth of services so basically, you get 20% off!

There's also this place in the strip mall right on (The Fairway Shops) right on Holoapiilani Highway. No frills (well...maybe they have a desktop fountain for effect) but we've had great treatments at non-resort hotel prices.

http://www.hawaiimassagetherapynetwork.com/massage_services.htm#Massage_Services

 

[Ken555]

Castaway for brunch is close by and on water

Yes! Castaway has a great view and good breakfast/lunch food, and is walking distance from WKORV. It's also likely the least expensive decent restaurant on Maui.


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[triangulum33]

Which Burger Place:

Cool Cat
or
Teddy's Bigger Burgers

?

 

[hypnotiq]

Which Burger Place:

Cool Cat
or
Teddy's Bigger Burgers

?

Cool Cat gets my vote.

 

[Ron98GT]

Anybody know how the surfing and Standup Paddle Boarding (SUP) is off WKORV? When I watch the WEB Cams, I don't see much surf. I'm thinking about renting a surfboard ($100/week) & SUP ($180/week) for the week from 808boards along with a soft-rack for the SUV. :whoopie:

http://www.seehawaiilive.com/maui/maui-luxury-resorts-south

We'll be at WKORV the 1st week of December

Look forward to getting some fresh fish from the Maui Fish Market, making Baja Style Fish Taco's, drinking LongBoards & Koko Porters, and catching some waves.

 

[hypnotiq]

Anybody know how the surfing and Standup Paddle Boarding (SUP) is off WKORV?

I can answer the SUP question. If you're going to SUP you need to do it in the AM before Noon. After that, the winds usually pick up and it isn't very good for SUP.

 

[blondietink]

I can answer the SUP question. If you're going to SUP you need to do it in the AM before Noon. After that, the winds usually pick up and it isn't very good for SUP.

I will agree with that. Am is best for SUP. Did not see any waves good enough for regular surfing, no matter what time of day. You would need to go either on the west side north for that or west side south. Saw surfing in both areas at all times of the day often right next to the road in some of the beach parks. Best surfing we saw was around Hana on the east shore. Windsurfing/kitesurfing near Kahului.

 

[LisaRex]

I will agree with that. Am is best for SUP. Did not see any waves good enough for regular surfing, no matter what time of day. You would need to go either on the west side north for that or west side south. Saw surfing in both areas at all times of the day often right next to the road in some of the beach parks. Best surfing we saw was around Hana on the east shore. Windsurfing/kitesurfing near Kahului.

There are plenty of public beaches south of Lahaina town that have decent surfing for novices to moderate surfers. Lahaina Beach and Launiopoko Beach are both great places. Just drive along 30 and look for the surfers.

Ho'okipa Beach is world renowned for its great windsurfing and surfing. But it's not the place for anyone except the most experienced surfers because the wind and waves can be considerable, not to mention a ton of lava rocks that experienced surfers know how to avoid. There's also a lot of "localism," which is a politically correct term for unwelcoming/hostile locals who don't like sharing their waves with tourists.

The first link is a great resource for surfing on Maui.

http://www.thesurfingsite.com/Surf-Spots-Maui.html
http://www.mauiinfosource.com/Maui Beaches/maui_beaches_main.htm