Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Maui

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Updated September 05, 2024

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Chef's Table at Ka'ana Kitchen

5.0

5 (155)

$50 and over

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

Wailea

About the restaurant

Situated in the heart of Ka’ana Kitchen’s open-air styled kitchen, we invite you to immerse yourself in our exclusive dining experience. Interact with our chefs as they thoughtfully curate a customized 6-course menu of fresh, local ingredients to stimulate your sense of adventure. To enhance the experience even more, we have the option to add wine pairings to each course, hand selected by our expert sommelier.

This exclusive experience is limited to seating’s at 6:00pm, 6:15pm and 6:30pm Tuesday - Friday.
Maximum of 4 guests per party.

Chef’s Table: $195/person
Wine Pairings:
Premier Cru – a selection of our favorite wines from off the beaten path – creating a journey of discovery & delight +$125/person
Grand Cru – exclusive selection of hard to source, hard to replace but very easy to love wines +$250/person

Executive Chef: Ritchard Cariaga | Chef de Cuisine: Chance Savell

Due to limited seating, there is a 24-hour cancellation policy and $75/person cancellation fee.

Top review

Christine

Dined 3 days ago

Phenomenal experience! John and the chefs were wonderful and mindful of multiple allergies. Definitely a five star experience. We will be back!!!

'Ikena

4.4

4.4 (42)

$50 and over

All you can eat/Buffet

Wailea

About the restaurant

Translated from the Hawaiian, ʻIkena can mean a view, seeing, knowing, association, scenery, or knowledge. It’s the perfect name, then, for our signature indoor-outdoor breakfast buffet, which offers picturesque views of the sea and sky from every table. Feel connected to the rhythm of the waves lapping Wailea Beach, the swaying of the palms, and the soothing sounds of birdsong amid ʻIkena’s soaring interior, brought to life via Maui’s natural beauty.

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Brookevip

Dined on Aug 25, 2024

Best brunch of my life!! I am a brunch fanatic - the food /view/ service and the omelette station- avocado salsa hot sauce shrimp?!? Perfection! Also crab cake Benedict! Best ever !! Worth every penny!

Ocean Organic Farm and Distillery

4.9

4.9 (232)

$30 and under

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

Kula

About the restaurant

Enjoy the spectacular views while you relax in our casual, open-air dining environment. Along with our menu offerings inspired by local fare, we have several signature cocktails available that are made with our own, Ocean Vodka, Kula Rum, Fy Gin, and Brum spirits.

We have a 15 minute grace period. We have limited inside seating and vast options for outside seating. If you have a preference between inside or outside seating, please leave us a note in your reservation.

Parties of 8 or more are subject to a 20% auto-gratuity. Please call (808)344-7649 for parties larger than 8. We do not accept walk-ins larger than 8 people.

For event inquiries or for parties larger than 12, please contact our Food and Beverage Director at chad@oceandistillery.com.

To book a Tasting Experience or an Upcountry Sommelier and Chef Curated Pairing with us, please use the following link:
www.oceandistillery.com

To know whos playing tonight visit:
https://music2nite.manaoradio.com/

Mahalo,
Ocean Ohana

Top review

Amyvip

Dined 1 day ago

What an amazing evening with friends and colleagues. The food is always outstanding. The music fabulous. Service is spot on...and the view is to die for! Restaurants should model after this wonderful outdoor eating experience. Thank you...

Wolfgang Puck's Spago in the Four Seasons Resort Maui

4.8

4.8 (3038)

$50 and over

Hawaiian

Wailea

About the restaurant

Spago offers many locally inspired dishes along with his classics created by Master Chef Wolfgang Puck.

Top review

Doug

Dined on Sep 4, 2024

This was by far one of the best dining experiences we have ever had on Maui. We have been coming to Maui on a frequent basis for more than 20 years and have dined at many fine restaurants but this is now my favourite. We look forward to dining at Spago again. The food, the service and the ambiance were outstanding. Our waiter, Cooper, made the experience one to remember.

Gather on Maui

4.7

4.7 (758)

$31 to $50

International

Wailea

About the restaurant

Outdoor seating is a Request Only and is not Guaranteed.
Between 3:00 - 5:00 ONLY HAPPY HOUR menu is being served. Seating is mainly at the bar area & bar tables and tables on the lanai (outdoor) are only available until 5:00 when our dinner service begins.

Best Food & Panoramic Views
Located in South Maui lies a new culinary gem called Gather on Maui. We strive to source the freshest ingredients & support local businesses. Embracing sustainable farming practices and actively working to minimize our environmental impact, our missions aligns with the spirit & values of the island of Maui. Experience a menu curated by our talented chefs, where every dish is crafted with care & creativity, blending the vibrant flavors of Hawaii with modern eclectic cuisine. Perched on the stunning Wailea Golf Course with views of the Ocean & Molokini Crater, we offer the most breathtaking panoramic views.

Top review

OpenTable Dinervip

Dined today

Collin was a great server. The view is amazing. What a sunset! Food was great. Prices super reasonable. We will come back.

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The Plantation House Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (7288)

$30 and under

Hawaiian

Kapalua

About the restaurant

Found on the Fairways of Kapalua's Plantation Golf Course, The Plantation House features casual elegance, breathtaking views and island inspired cuisine.

Top review

Galevip

Dined 1 day ago

The lamb chops & short ribs were simply delicious. Go in time to see the spectacular sunset ! Our server was very friendly & efficient.

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4.7

4.7 (406)

$30 and under

Hawaiian

Lahaina

About the restaurant

Join us for local style plates oceanside in Lahaina.

Top review

Jim

Dined 1 day ago

The overall experience was great. The only downside was the sun was very uncomfortable and sweaty. Service was super and food was great was usual. Thank you.

Duke's Beach House Maui

4.7

4.7 (9372)

$30 and under

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

Kaanapali

About the restaurant

We are open for takeout and open-air dining! Visit our website for our menus or to order takeout online, www.dukesmaui.com

Nestled along Ka’anapali’s North Beach, Duke’s Beach House has all the romance and nostalgia you need to make unforgettable memories in Maui. Breathtaking ocean and neighboring island views, inspired dining, and genuine aloha welcome you to celebrate life like the legend, Duke Kahanamoku, himself. Savor your moments in paradise with locally sourced, contemporary island flavors and handcrafted cocktails.

Top review

Joan

Dined 1 day ago

We had a wonderful experience the was always amazing and that lava pie

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4.9

4.9 (69)

$50 and over

Moroccan

Kihei

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Jessica

Dined on Sep 8, 2024

one of the best experience. food is delicious and servers are very friendly. the belly dance was very entertaining.

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Experience

Moroccan Magic Hour Sip,Dine & Dance

Ferraro's Restaurant & Bar

4.7

4.7 (2233)

$50 and over

Italian

Wailea

About the restaurant

Ferraro's Bar e Ristorante offers authentic Italian specialities in a romantic oceanfront setting with magnificent sunset views.

Top review

Jim

Dined 3 days ago

We are Kamaaina residents of Maui and this was our first visit to Ferraro's. We were not disappointed. From checking in at the reservation desk until left we were treated like we were royalty. Our server was Nick who was incredible. Very attentive but not overbearing. My wife is vegetarian and they designed a special spaghetti with marinara sauce for her with vegetables. It was amazing as was my tagliatelle with meat ragu sauce. Bread and salad were also excellent, as was chocolate dessert. Ocean view and sunset were spectacular. Pricey but this is Maui. We will definitely return soon.

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