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A photo of Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(10273)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Wailea
Booked 183 times today
Aloha, we are open daily from 11:00am to 10:00pm, with our last seating available at 9:45pm. We accept reservations & reserve a large amount of space for walk-ins. If your desired reservation is not available, please join our waitlist in person daily. Happy Hour is available daily from 3:30pm-5:00pm (excluding select holidays). Our chef driven concept is led by the classically trained, award winning chef, Peter Merriman. Peter is a culinary pioneer and one of the founders of Hawaii Regional Cuisine. He has always been inspired by the people and products around him and this spirit has lead the movement to look at food in Hawaii in a new light. Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman embraces this passion! Each item on the menu demonstrates our commitment to craft and showcases high quality, socially conscious ingredients, creative preparations, and perfect execution.
A photo of Le Bazaar Maui restaurant
5.0
Exceptional(92)
Price: Very Expensive
• Moroccan • Kihei
Booked 2 times today
Welcome to our cozy and romantic retreat, inspired by the rich culture of Morocco. Here, we invite you to embrace the Moroccan way of life, starting with a traditional welcome: dressing in authentic Moroccan attire, an option for those who wish to fully immerse themselves in the experience. Begin your meal with the refreshing ritual of washing your hands with scented orange blossom water, setting the tone for a night of fun, relaxation and culinary exploration.With live belly dancing performances gracing our dining room daily, each seating transforms into a vibrant celebration of Moroccan tradition. The highlight of your visit will be our carefully crafted by chef Christoper Hajji six-course meal, featuring the best of Moroccan cuisine. Each dish is a testament to the intricate flavors and culinary techniques that promise an authentic taste of Moroccan hospitality. We aim to provide not just a meal, but a wonderful and memorable dining experience.
A photo of MATTEO'S OSTERIA restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(4525)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Wailea
Booked 38 times today
Matteo’s Osteria is Italian Soulfood in the heart of Wailea located at The Wailea Town Center. As the 2016 ‘Aipono Award winner for Best Italian Food on Maui, 2020 & 2022 Aipono Silver Award Best Italian we invite you to savor our locally-sourced ingredients, fresh-made pastas, local caught fish and scrumptious entrées. Our traditional style comes from the influence of award-winning Best Chef on Maui, Matteo Mistura, born and raised in Liguria, Italy. If you enjoy a truly unique family-style dining experience, we ask you to come for our friendly, attentive staff and tour the world through a bottle of wine from our extensive wine list and regional cuisine. Grazie mille!
A photo of Humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa restaurant
4.5
Awesome(620)
Price: Very Expensive
• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Wailea
Booked 74 times today
Grand Wailea’s signature seafood and steakhouse restaurant has been completely refreshed with a new concept and gourmet gastronomic approach. Set amid an idyllic beachfront lagoon and featuring stunning Pacific views, our award-winning restaurant is an unforgettable dining experience defined by freshness, creativity, and taste.
A photo of Maui Thai Bistro restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(926)
Price: Moderate
• Thai • Kihei
Booked 15 times today
Brilliantly innovative Thai cooking on the world's favorite island! Chef Prakong brings her artisan's skills to Maui Thai Bistro, a contemporary (and kitsch-free) Thai restaurant in South Maui. Brilliant lunch fare includes exotic tomyum fried rice, kao mun gai (chicken rice w tangy sauce), kiawe-smoked ribeye fried rice, drunken rice noodles, a truly authentic padthai, and much much more. Dinner features Prakong's artisanal homemade curries with a modern island twist, including to-die-for dishes as macnut short ribs panang, seared ahi choochee, pineapple kua curry, and plenty more.
A photo of Lineage Maui restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2096)
Price: Very Expensive
• Asian • Wailea
Booked 46 times today
Nestled in the Shops of Wailea offering a true "foodie" experience, Lineage delights guests from around the globe and locals alike. Reservation phone line opens at 2pm daily (808)879-8800. Please include in your guest count: infants, toddlers and children.While we do our best to accommodate special requests, we cannot make any guarantees. Maximum of 2 split checks per reservation.15-minute late grace period from reservation time, if you are more than 15 minutes late, your reservation will be cancelled.Credit card is required to hold reservations of 7 or more.Cancellation Policy: $25 pp fee for cancellation or decrease in guest count within 24 hrs of reservation.Walk-ins: We welcome walk-ins if and when tables are availableOpen Monday through Saturday from 5 PM to 9 PM. Closed Sunday. Mahalo!
A photo of Ferraro's Restaurant & Bar restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2272)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Wailea
Booked 46 times today
Ferraro's Bar e Ristorante offers authentic Italian specialities in a romantic oceanfront setting with magnificent sunset views.
A photo of Oao restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(844)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Wailea
Booked 39 times today
2nd Anniversary Special! On 11/8/2024 when you walk into Oao you can expect to get HALF-OFF ALL SUSHI! No reservations will be taken on that day it is 1st Come 1st Served! Come celebrate Oao's 2nd Birthday on 11/8!Oao, is Wailea's hottest & newest Sushi Bar & Grill founded by Chef Bernardo Oao Jr. Here we utilize fresh, locally sourced, and authentic ingredients to serve our customers the finest Sushi & Japanese cuisine (with a French Flair) Maui has to offer! Come eat & talk story while dining on our delicious assortment of Fresh Sushi, Juicy Steak, and Delicious Cocktails. Oao at Wailea is NOT a BYOB establishment. Wine & Sake are ok to bring but bear in mind that we charge a $35 Corkage Fee per bottle brought.
A photo of Roasted Chiles - Maui restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(284)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Kihei
Booked 1 time today
Welcome to Roasted Chiles in Kihei Hawaii!! Roasted Chiles has a full menu of your favorite Mexican food!! Enjoy appetizers, like the Ceviche De Pescado, Fresh Fish Pescadillas, or just a quick order of Guacamole & Chips.Our Chef's Owners Both from Mexico City moved to Maui to share their culinary experiences with the rest of the World that are visiting Maui and with the local people who live here.Come and experience a High End Mexican Cuisine with a Casual Atmosphere and find out why we are voted best Mexican Food Year after Year .......Gracias Maui
A photo of Ko at Fairmont Kea Lani restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3554)
Price: Moderate
• Unspecified • Wailea
Booked 29 times today
2023 Winner of Most Innovative Menu, Best Hawaiʻi Regional Cuisine and Best Pacific Rim Cuisine in the Maui Nō Kai ʻOi ʻAipono Awards. Fairmont Kea Lani’s signature restaurant Kō offers award-winning cuisine inspired by the vast collection of ethnicities brought together during Maui’s sugarcane plantation era. Originating from the kitchens of Kō chefs’ tutus and aunties, taste generations of local cuisine deep rooted in the island’s culture and history. Peruse the menu and the tantalizing dishes, which highlight the unique flavors of Maui.Open daily for happy hour (4:00pm until 5:00pm) and dinner (5:00pm until 8:30pm). Join us every Sunday (10:30am until 12:30pm) for the best brunch on Maui! Island-favorites, brunch cocktail specials and live entertainment!

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  • Clarievip
    Hawaii •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    We had the best time tonight, can’t stop shaking my head in awe. From the beginning, being greeted, with the floor to ceiling drapes opening, showing us to our table. The beautiful sofas, chairs, artwork were impressive. Then our experience truly began with our hands washed in warm water, being given Moroccan kaftan and fez to dress into (which our friends, boyfriend and I gladly got into!) to the delicious, affordable 6-course meal and the outstanding belly dancer just made our evening to remember. We felt like we were in another country! Tonight is my boyfriend’s birthday and we are so glad that we went to Le Bazaar! We would and we will go there again. Everyone has to go! Cannot say enough great things about our evening! Thank you for the impressive service and memorable evening!
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    Le Bazaar MauiPrice: Very Expensive• Moroccan• Kihei
    5
  • Len
    Vancouver / British Columbia •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We had a great time at Matteo’s. We were early for our reservation and they accommodated us right away. Our server Michael was amazing and our food was perfect. The overall service and atmosphere was spot on. We plan to be back before we finish this vacation!
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    MATTEO'S OSTERIAPrice: Expensive• Italian• Wailea
    4.8
  • Sima
    San Diego •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Service was amazing. My waiter, Randall gave me honest recommendations that turned out to be spot on. He took pics for me too! The view and ambiance were delightful, especially seeing the sunset over the ocean. The food was delicious! Eating here was an amazing experience. There was a couple dining at the next table who came from the Four Seasons and commented that it was the best meal they’d had all week. I recommend dining here if you’re in the area.
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    HumuhumunukunukuāpuaʻaPrice: Very Expensive• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Wailea
    4.5
  • LGVBMomvip
    San Francisco Bay Area •46 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Loves every minute of our visit to MonkeyPod. Seated immediately on the side patio. Jess greeted us and brought us 3 Mai tais and a whiskey sour - delicious! Then we shared a Gem Salad and a Brocli Salad - both delicious but the Brocli was so unique we all agreed it was the best. Fish Tacos, Fish and Chops and Macademia Nut encrusted Mahi Mahi we all excellent but my Rib Eye was over the top. Cooked to perfection. We had a bottle of Tempranillo which paired well with everything and topped it all off with Banana Cream pie. Would recommend the entire meal all over again. Jess was an excellent waitress!
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    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Wailea
    4.7
  • Alex
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 10, 2024
    Great authentic food and friendly service. Pad Thai was the fave
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    Maui Thai BistroPrice: Moderate• Thai• Kihei
    4.9

Discover best authentic restaurants in Kihei

Discover the vibrant and authentic dining scene in Kihei, Maui, where culinary enthusiasts can savor a diverse range of genuine flavors. Nestled in the heart of Hawaii, Kihei boasts an array of restaurants that provide a true taste of local and international cuisines, reflecting the rich cultural tapestry of the island. These dining spots offer an authentic experience by sourcing fresh, local ingredients that ensure each dish is as flavorful as it is genuine. Visitors can look forward to not only traditional Hawaiian meals but also expertly prepared dishes from around the world, each maintaining a high standard of authenticity. The atmosphere in these establishments complements the dining experience, with many offering picturesque views of Maui’s stunning landscapes. Whether you are seeking a casual meal or a fine dining experience, Kihei's restaurant scene promises to deliver authenticity and quality that will satisfy any palate. This commitment to authenticity not only enhances the dining experience but also supports local producers, showcasing the best of what Maui has to offer.

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