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Here Are Your Essential Maui Restaurants
August 18, 2011
1. Plantation House - Extraordinary wine dinners and everything else.
2. Village Cafe - Red Velvet Cupcakes.
3. Sansei: Kapalua, Kihei - DK Kodama's genius menu is still amazing.
4. Ritz Kapalua: Kai sushi, Banyan Tree - The Ritz puts the red carpet out for Kamaaina.
5. Merriman's Kapalua - Have you had some wine and pupus on the deck next to the fire pit?
6. Pineapple Grill - Amazing kobe burger for lunch, spinach brie and salmon scramble breakfast.
7. Sea House - The views of Napili Bay over breakfast or pupus.
8. Cafe o' Lei: Kihei, Wailuku, Napili - The reasonable menu is spun of gold, and you cant go wrong.
9. Maui Brew Pub - Maui's own microbrews on tap and pizza
10. Roy's Kahana - Asian fusion the Yamaguchi way
11. Serpico's - Pizza and calzones worth making a special drive to Pukalani for
12. Java Jazz - eclectic lounge, music, food, booze and coffee
13. Fish Market - Buy your fish and eat it, too.
14. Honokowai Okazuya - Mahi Lemon Caper.
15. Rodeo General Store - Kale Salad.
16. Duke's - Ohia Bar.
17. Pulehu - Buffet Night!
18. Sheraton Black Rock - Views of Black Rock.
19. Tiki Terrace, Kaanapali Beach Hotel - Perfect location for kamaaina to play tourist.
20. Hula Grill - Sand under your feet in the restaurant. Yes!
21. Leilani's - Taco Tuesday.
22. Westin Tropica - The chefs go off here.
23. Royal Lahaina - Barfoot Bar is the bomb.
24. Hyatt: Japengo, Umalu, Sonz - It's a dining trifecta.
25. Five Palms: Lahaina, Kihei - Sushi and Pacific Rim.
26. Mala, Wailea, Lahaina - The best oyster shooters in the world, and everything else.
27. China Boat - Chinese take out and delivery only in Kahana.
28. Honu - New restaurant! The Ellman Team's latest creation.
29. Aloha Mix Plate - Have you ever eaten a kalua pig omelette?
30. Teddie Bigger Burger - I dare you to have a chicken sandwich.
31. David Paul's - Wine dinners are enchanting, sky lounge is hip
32. Ruth's Chris: Lahaina, Wailea - Sometimes you just need a Ruth's Chris steak.
33. Hard Rock - Anti Cobb, Portobello, the menu rocks.
34. Lahaina Cafe - Early morning to late night, great Vietnamese, plus rumplemintz.
25. Longhi's: Lahaina, Wailea- Bob Longhi's iconic checkerboard black and white tiled floors are still there in Lahaina after 38 years, and the menu has always dazzled.
26. Thai Chef - Beef Salad is startlingly delicious.
27. Lahaina Prime Rib & Fish House - Its pretty much in their name.
28. Mai Tai lounge - Got Mai Tai?
29. Kimo's - Quintessential Lahaina Dining and the evening music selections have been off the hook.
30. Captain Jack's - Arrrghe, ya scallywag, If ye don't like the fish and chips, ye ken walk the plank.
31. Lahaina Pizza Co. - Shrimp Thermador pizza and Pizookie.
32. Sunrise Cafe - A ray of sunshine in Lahaina.
33. Pioneer Inn - Historic Martinis.
34. Da Kitchen - Most badass portions of local food ever.
35. Monsoon India: Kihei, Lahaina - Two locations in which to get your India on.
36. Cool Cat - Best Burger.
37. Betty's Beach - Lobster .
38. I'o - Strawberry Fields Forever.
39. Pacific'o - Kona Winds are a good thing here.
40. Buzz's Wharf - Markea Prawns.
41. Beach Bums - BBQ.
42. Mr. Sub - Home of the only turkey avo sandwich I will eat.
43. Star Noodle - Singapore noodles and the crepe.
44. Outback - Great barbie, mate!
45. Melting Pot - Playing with your food here is fun.
46. Genki Sushi: Lahaina, Kihei- Sushi Fountain.
47. Izakaya Matsu - Heavy hitting Japanese bar food.
48. Stella Blues - Music and comfort food, its all here.
49. Three's Bar and Grill - Raw Bar rocks!
50. Dog n Duck - Late night scooby snacks, daytime peas and potatoes with corned beef.
51. Fat Boy Burger - Burger options could blow your mind, new outdoor shade is a plus.
52. Mama's Fish House - Private beach, amazing foodie food. Sashimi trio is a surprise to the taste buds, and everything else takes your breath away.
53. Milagro's - Spinach, Salmon, Macadamia Nuts and Tupelo Honey. But don't forget the Tequila.
54. Paia Fish Market - I wish I could stop getting the fish sandwiches and try something else already, but I'm hooked.
55. Charley's - One of the only places I know where I can saunter through swinging saloon doors properly.
56. Cafe 808 - Cuz people in Kula need great food, too. Their menu is huge!
57. Humu, Grand Wailea - Fish for your own lobster, then eat it.
58. Wokstar - Comfort noodles served late.
59. Joy's Place - Oasis of healthy food amid the fried masses of Kihei.
60. Pita Paradise: Kihei, Wailea - Greek!
61. Choice - Raw goodness and hot blonds get me going in the morning.
62. Capische? - Gnocci and wine.
63. 808 Bistro - BYOB yummy dinner.
64. Sarento's - Steak, seafood and ocean views.
65. Lahaina Grill - If I had a last meal, it would be here.
66. Casanova - Italian decadence.
67. Bistro Casanova - Quak salad.
68. Ramen Ya - Gyoza and noodles.
69. Matteo's - Quattro Stagioni.
70. Maui Bake Shop - Croque Monsieur .
71. Amigo's - Tacos al pastor, burritos al pastor bring me back to the streets of Mexico.
72. Alexander's - Grilled fish and veggies.
73. La Provence - The most difficult croissants for me to obtain on the island, but worth it.
74. 808 Deli - Paninis.
75. Main Street Bistro - Shrimp burgers and beet salad.
76. Grandma's - Such an amazing little place in Kula.
77. Kihei Caffe - Breakfast in Kihei.
78. Cafe Des Amis - Earn your Euro street cred.
79. Sportspage - Dark and dank, just how I want my sports and suds.
80. Kahului Ale House - Spicy chicken wings and a draft beer.
81. Matsu - Big Japanese menu for small place.
82. Thai Cuisine - Time for Thai?
83. Mulligan's on the Blue - Celtic Tigers, Guiness, Willie K and outstanding pub food.
84. Tribe - Just reinvented itself from Cafe Prana Nui, but same inspired dishes you don't see anywhere else.
85. Moana Cafe - Lamb wrap, apple strudel.
86. Sam Sato's- The wait is worth its weight in noodles.
87. Monkeypod Kitchen - Insane number of beer taps paired with Peter Merriman's food. Also, they have pie.
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