Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Maui

OpenTable

Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Maui? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Takumi Maui

5.0

5 (23)

$50 and over

Japanese Speciality

Kaanapali

About the restaurant

Welcome to Takumi, Maui's premium sushi haven in Ka'anapali. We invite you to our traditional sushi counter for an intimate Omakase dinner experience, where our chef guides you on a delectable journey of authentic Japanese preparations of the world's finest seafood. Each ingredient is selected for it's superior quality and origin, then woven into a work of culinary art that is sure to enliven your senses. Let us transport you to the heavens of Japan.

Soon to be available will be á la carte dinner service on our adorably quaint patio!

Top review

Haylee

Dined on Apr 23, 2025

This was an amazing experience. The fish was some of the best I’ve had in my life and we have been to hundreds of sushi restaurants. Such an amazing experience I highly recommend it.

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Experience

Paired Down Omakase

Experience

Omakase Chef's Dinner

nyloS

5.0

5 (475)

$50 and over

French American

Paia

About the restaurant

Located in Paia, Maui, we invite you to dine in our intimate, all Chef's Table dining room. Our everchanging Market Driven Menus always include a glass of sparkling wine, are Prix-Fixe, between 6-9 courses and range from $200-$300 per person plus tax, gratuity and any additional alcohol.

RESERVATIONS, CANCELLATIONS AND DIETARY RESTRICTIONS: If you are late, please call to let us know. We will make every attempt to catch you up, but we absolutely cannot make any guarantees on coursing and pacing. Reservations are STRICTLY held by Credit Card. Cancellations within 48 hours of the reservation will be charged $200 per guest, WITH ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS. Please allow at least 2.5 hours for dinner. Allergies or dietary restrictions must be made known to the restaurant when reservation is made. If dietary restrictions are presented without notice, we will make every reasonable attempt to accommodate them but can make no guarantees.

Top review

Mike

Dined 6 days ago

It was absolutely the best. Will go back and will recommend to everyone.

Chef's Table at Ka'ana Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (182)

$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 - Saturday.
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

Rob

Dined 1 day ago

One the best multi-course tasting meals we’ve ever had. Be prepared for bill, but well worth it. The chefs did a fantastic job explaining each dish and all were fabulous. Each guest also gets different courses so you can share and experience all dishes on the menu!!

Honu Oceanside

4.9

4.9 (6063)

$50 and over

Seafood

Lahaina

About the restaurant

Located steps from the ocean in Lahaina, Maui, Honu Oceanside invites guests to enjoy world-
class ocean views, accompanied by a menu selection featuring fresh fish, incredible seafood,
locally-sourced produce, inventive craft cocktails, and more! Enjoy a beautiful sunset accompanied by a worldly bottle of wine for a luxurious dinner or date night on the water. We can’t wait to wow you with our tide-
to-table menu, complemented by globally sourced wines, stunning scenery, impeccable service,
and Aloha!

Top review

AnthonyVIP

Dined today

Favorite restaurant on Maui, everything is always delicious and unique.

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4.8

4.8 (118)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Wailea

About the restaurant

On Wednesdays and Thursdays, we pause our lunch service at 4pm and resume at 4:30pm for sunset service.
Both reservations and walk-ins are welcome.
On Fridays and Saturdays, the dining room closes at 3pm and dinner reservations begin at 5:30pm

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ChrisVIP

Dined 6 days ago

I had one of the best meals with the friendliest staff. My partner and I absolutely loved the prixe course menu and the wagyu steak.

Brigit & Bernard's Garden Cafe

4.8

4.8 (206)

$30 and under

German

Kahului

About the restaurant

Brigit & Bernard's Garden Café is a German gem located in central Kahului of Maui, Hawaii. Swiss-born Chef and Owner Bernard Weber prepares each and every dish from scratch. No prepared sauces, all hausmade from scratch using the freshest ingredients. Come explore this unique "hole in the wall" for a unique German-Swiss experience!

Please call the restaurant for any changes on the day of reservation. We have very limited capacity for indoor seating. Please call to reserve to be seated indoors.

For a large party, 5 guests and more, please call the restaurant at 808-877-6000.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

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GaryVIP

Dined 7 days ago

A must visit every time we come to Maui. Always great food in an industrial district. The food is tasty, well prepared, and makes you want to return.

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Popular dish

Pork Wiener Schnitzel

Popular dish

Zigeuner Schnitzel

Lineage Maui

4.8

4.8 (2256)

$50 and over

Asian

Wailea

About the restaurant

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 available

Open Tuesday through Saturday from 5 PM to 9 PM. Closed Sunday. Mahalo!

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JaneVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Thoroughly enjoyed the Upcountry farm salad, Korean fried chicken and the garlic noodles. Our server (Joshua) was exceptional- attentive, friendly, informative - very professional. Will return soon!

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Popular dish

Cantonese Lobster Noodles

4.8

4.8 (992)

$50 and over

Japanese

Wailea

About the restaurant

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.

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NicoleVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Service, food, and drinks were wonderful! Would return here!

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Popular dish

Spicy Tuna Rice Cakes (3pc)

4.8

4.8 (5219)

$50 and over

Farm-to-table

Kapalua

About the restaurant

Dine at the most breathtaking oceanfront setting in Kapalua Resort. Peter Merriman Chef/Restauranteur has brought his unique style of Hawaii Regional Cuisine to Maui. A pioneer in the “Farm to Table” concept, Peter serves only the freshest products, at least 90% of which are locally grown or caught, using only sustainable methods.

Reservations are released 60 days prior at 6am HST. This includes all holidays. Although we cannot accommodate parties larger than 8 people or split reservations in our main dining room, we do have other options available. Please email reservations@merrimanshawaii.com for groups larger than 8 people.

For a more casual dining experience, join us at The Point, our oceanside dining location offering a casual menu. The Point opens daily at 4pm, weather depending. Reservations are not needed or accepted for The Point. Happy Hour is from 4pm to 530pm at the Point and Bar.

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DougVIP

Dined 1 day ago

We had an absolutely wonderful experience. The views and ambience were incredible, the food was amazing and our server Tim was the best, great recommendations, wonderful service he made the experience fantastic!

Marlow

4.8

4.8 (263)

$31 to $50

Italian

Makawao

About the restaurant

At Marlow we specialize in artisan style, neapolitan sourdough pizza, as well as locally sourced meats and vegetables. Our menu, space, and offerings change seasonally. We aim to bring you modern yet rustic meals to be shared. Chef/Owner Jeff Scheer and wife Kaili, have always loved to entertain at their home in Kula. The concept for the restaurant is an extension of that warm hospitality felt while sharing good food and wine around a table of family and friends. When the restaurant industry shut down in March of 2020, the pair began making sourdough pizza out of their outdoor oven at home. Milling whole wheat berries from a farm in Arizona, hand stretching mozzarella, whole-animal butchery, growing artichokes and summer squash for toppings - it was a true labor of love. What began as a ritual has grown into a restaurant. We look forward to seeing you at Marlow soon.

Top review

Yvonne Marie

Dined on Apr 23, 2025

It’s our favorite local place to dine in at with a friendly atmosphere and consistently great food and service. We dine here 2-3 a month and find it the perfect place for us to bring our out of town friends and family. We always see our neighbors, community and friends and it feels really special.

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