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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 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 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 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 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 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!
A photo of DUO - Steak & Seafood restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2522)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Wailea
Booked 30 times today
DUO Steak & Seafood is an authentic restaurant because of its highly-praised, expertly prepared steak and seafood. It's described as having a 'luxurious poolside backdrop' and 'casual upscale dining', providing an exceptional dining experience. The food is consistently described as 'fantastic', 'delicious', and 'outstanding', while the service is also highly commended. The ambiance is praised for being 'wonderful', 'beautiful', and 'great', which further enhances the authenticity of the experience.
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 Le Bazaar Maui restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(91)
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.

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  • 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
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    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Unfussy restaurant next to the retail shops and market. Don’t let the look fool you - the flavors and service are excellent. We were grateful that the server explained the most efficient way to order. Family style ordering - pick a protein and a few sides. Where we landed: - we ordered the poke bowl appetizer. More bites of flavor, less poke bowl. Flavors are like tiny explosions, and the texture is divine. Could’ve eaten four more, easily. - crab cakes. Four small delicious cakes crafted from scallops and shrimp with a dusting of some delicious and easily-tolerated spice. Again, Lineage nails not only flavors but masters of texture. - broccolini. Well presented plate. Delicious. - Szechuan noodles. Flavor. Texture. Generous portion. Give it a toss before you dive in. My mouth is still watering. This will absolutely be a regular spot when we return to Maui. They are a farm to fork restaurant with fresh, intentional flavors with a nod to their farm partners. New favorite spot.
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    Lineage MauiPrice: Very Expensive• Asian• 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
  • Jonathan
    San Francisco Bay Area •33 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 14, 2024
    We had another wonderful experience at Ferraro’s celebrating my wife’s birthday. The food was spectacular, and the service was world-class. We enjoyed ourselves so much that we lost track of time and were the last party to leave. Not once, did the team rush us out or make us feel uncomfortable. We always dine at Ferraro’s when we are on the Wailea side of the island.
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    Ferraro's Restaurant & BarPrice: Moderate• Italian• Wailea
    4.7

Discover best authentic restaurants in Wailea

Explore the vibrant and authentic dining scene in Wailea, Maui, where culinary expertise meets the serene beauty of Hawaii. Wailea offers a variety of restaurants that pride themselves on delivering authentic experiences through expertly crafted dishes that highlight local Hawaiian produce and fresh seafood. These establishments provide not only a taste of local flavors but also incorporate diverse culinary traditions that enhance their authenticity. Each restaurant in Wailea creates a unique atmosphere that complements its menu, ranging from luxurious poolside settings to cozy, intimate bistro vibes. Diners can expect high-quality service and a commitment to excellence that ensures a memorable dining experience. Whether you're seeking a casual upscale meal or a sophisticated dinner with a scenic view, Wailea's dining scene caters to all desires with authenticity at its core. This emphasis on authentic, quality dining supported by local ingredients and exceptional service makes Wailea a must-visit culinary destination in Maui. Discover the authenticity and charm of Wailea's restaurants, where every meal is a celebration of taste and tradition.

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