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Hawaii, United States Food Guide: 10 Hawaiian food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Wailea
Reviews on Hawaiian food in Wailea, Hawaii, United States. Sure, some people go to Hawaii for adventure, but if golf, shopping and being pampered are the most strenuous activities on your itinerary, Wailea’s your destination. With one of Maui’s best beaches at Keawakapu, three championship courses at Wailea Golf Club and a trio of top spas, visitors will have every opportunity to relax. And if adventure is your goal, an outrigger canoe is only a rental away.
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10. Humble Market Kitchin
Overall Ratings
4 based on 363 reviews
Reviewed By richyding
We went there for dinner twice since we stayed in the Marriott. The food were actually quite tasty and the plates were much bigger than our expectation. The staff were also quite nice. Given the location and proposition (modern+fusion+local combined cuisine I suppose) of the restaurant, it's not expensive at all.I'm not sure whether August is not a peak season for Maui anymore, but we didn't see a lot of people there.
9. Spago
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1337 reviews
Reviewed By Carrie R
Beginning with Darrin who was happy to accommodate our special request (with several weeksâ notice) for the 15 vegetable chopped salad. We enjoy that so much every year and in fact, ordered it on two separate evenings while dining there. There were also three professionals who, on both evenings, made the meal delicious in their warmth, friendliness, and competence. At the front desk, Simone was helpful, respectful, and engaging. Likewise, Lynn, our highly competent and knowledgeable server, knew the details of each dish well and became our expert guide through some new dishes. In this case, suggesting the lamb and Bolognese tagalinni. She remembered with precision all the things we would like, such as sparkling water and pillows for my back. To complete the trifecta, Amanda, the manager, was dynamic, engaging, and enormously helpful. With her sparkling personality, she made sure that every little morsel of food was up to the highest standards. These three should conduct professional development for all dining staff.
8. Nick's Fishmarket Maui
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1512 reviews
Nickâs Fishmarket Maui is one of Hawaiiâs premier seafood restaurants, a favorite of both visitors and residents alike. Located on the grounds of the spectacular Fairmont Kea Lani resort in Wailea, Nickâs Fishmarket is the Valley Isleâs first choice in di
Reviewed By tjstjs
5pm - 7pm, seating in bar area only.Great appetizers; ahi Poke was excellent; try the garlic fries! Very reasonable prices for the small plates and wines. Excellent service.Show up early, bar area fills up.
7. Tommy Bahama's Restaurant & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2284 reviews
A spacious lanai and warm island breezes make Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar at The Shops at Wailea ideal for lunch, dinner or happy hour. Our culinary team will treat you to some of the freshest seafood and local produce from the islands. Reservations are
Reviewed By Gmanusm
The staff at this restaurant were very attentive and very professional. The food was excellent and as guaranteed, the fish was fresh. Our party of four ordered a variety of dishes and all were excellent. While this is a chain restaurant, the atmosphere and food was excellent.
6. Gannon's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1107 reviews
Floor to ceiling glass doors gracefully invite shoreline vistas right to your table as you dine beneath grand ceilings lit by contemporary chandeliers. Chef Bev Gannon's newest venture offers a truly distinctive dining experience where traditional island
Reviewed By mfags
We had dinner here on our last night in Maui and were very pleased. The food, the service and the view were all quite superior. They also had live music. Ironically we learned of the restaurant while at breakfast at the Kihei cafe. We look forward to coming back soon.Mahalo nui loa for dining with us and taking the time to leave us a review, mfags. So glad you made it in to dine with us on your last night! We sure hope to have the opportunity to serve you again. Aloha!
5. Ka'ana Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 852 reviews
Reviewed By Paula A
Ka'ana Kitchen use to be one of our most favorite restaurants to visit in Maui. The entrance to the Andaz is stunning and the food was the edible equivalent. Naturally we were very excited to dine on our most recent trip but this time fell short...what happened you ask? As usual, I'm going to start with the positive...the restaurant is clean, the staff attentive and accommodating. I have very specific notes on my reservations and the staff was excellent at accommodating us and really made us feel like they cared which was great. The food was solid, just not a standout as in previous trips. Nothing was bad at all, everything tasted fine but is overpriced now compared to other high-end restaurants in the area for what Ka'ana is offering. With that said, nothing stood out either and some pairings were strange (goat cheese on your octopus anyone? That got scraped off to the side...) Here are what we felt were missteps: 1. Screaming children. I understand the restaurant can't control the vocal cords of a child however, they can turn children away after a certain hour to spare the rest of us...especially on vacation. 2. The pool bar directly below the restaurant gets noisy and obnoxious and interferes with dinner. It was completely ridiculous that we had to listen to drunk girls shouting at each other for some unknown reason however we could all hear it, as clear as day. 3. One of the servers "helpers" didn't tell us that they had free sparkling house water and instead when we inquired about sparkling water only told us about the Pellegrino which of course aids in the raising of the overall bill. I don't care about paying for water exactly but at the same time, the free option should have been communicated. Lastly, their alcohol pricing is VERY high. A drink that is costly at $15 in a major city (NYC, LA, Chicago) was $20 there for no apparent good reason. I could see it being $16 or $17 to make up for the fact that they had to get it to Hawaii but an extra $5 a drink was absurd. Overall, I think you'll have to decide if you care about dining next to a screaming child (I vote a very strong NO), then you have to decide if loud drunkards screaming below with bother you (again, a solid NO Dice for us) then when weighing the food against those two annoyances...we won't be returning. There's just no reason to.
4. Monkeypod Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 6056 reviews
Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman is a place where foodies, beer lovers, and families escape the stresses of their day-to-day lives by enjoying an ice-cold beer and a great meal while surrounded by people who consider them honored guests and friends. Our rest
Reviewed By jenjenmac12
Wish I could give this place 10 stars. Food is fantastic, ambience is energetic and fun, prices are reasonable, service is killer.Lobster deviled eggs are you kidding me?? Insanely good.Oven charred brussel sprouts. To die.Wood roasted chicken wings. Pretty damn good and met my seriously annoying low-carb dietary restrictions.And speaking of dietary restrictions...I mentioned I was gluten free and can't have any added sugar (I know, I know, I'm a great time) and they clarified ingredients and reassured me with everything they brought to the table. Can't tell you how appreciated that is.I watched my friend wolf down the Kalua Pork & Pineapple pizza and he did not leave a morsel. My husband went to town on the award winning Mai Tai.This place was especially a breath of fresh air after a super mediocre and expensive day at the nearby Andaz. Thanks for saving the day, Monkeypod!!
3. Ko Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1376 reviews
Executive Chef Tylun Pang leads the culinary masterpiece of KÅ, the only fine dining restaurant on Maui to offer cuisine inspired by Mauiâs sugarcane plantation era. Located at Fairmont Kea Lani in Wailea, KÅ features island family recipes and includes fa
Reviewed By jhaney2018
Laulau is amazing--great happy hour--the staff especially Nanette --all are very helpful--very interested in making the dining experience not just dinner or lunch or happy hour perfect but hopeful you will enjoy it like you were having dinner/drinks with friendsMAHALO,Julie and Joe HAloha Julie and Joe and mahalo for your 5 star review! I'm happy to hear you got to experience the laulau, our happy hour and of course our amazing team member Nanette. We hope to see you again soon, Lisa Nordstrom
2. Isana
Overall Ratings
5 based on 17 reviews
Isana Brave Fish Kitchen is the latest addition to Kihei's vibrant dining scene! Now under new ownership and management, Isana Brave Fish Kitchen is Maui's finest destination for fresh locally caught fish. Fisherman/owner John Arabatzis is bringing this m
Reviewed By jonathanNwinters
Our waiter was super friendly, even had the sushi chef put together a special offering of 4 different sashimi. Was spectacular. Will visit again.
1. Gannon's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1107 reviews
Floor to ceiling glass doors gracefully invite shoreline vistas right to your table as you dine beneath grand ceilings lit by contemporary chandeliers. Chef Bev Gannon's newest venture offers a truly distinctive dining experience where traditional island
Reviewed By mfags
We had dinner here on our last night in Maui and were very pleased. The food, the service and the view were all quite superior. They also had live music. Ironically we learned of the restaurant while at breakfast at the Kihei cafe. We look forward to coming back soon.Mahalo nui loa for dining with us and taking the time to leave us a review, mfags. So glad you made it in to dine with us on your last night! We sure hope to have the opportunity to serve you again. Aloha!
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