Banyan Tree

Name: Banyan Tree
Address: 1 Ritz Carlton Drive, Lahaina, HI, United States, 96761
Telephone: (808) 665-7096
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1973 Reviews

$50 and over

Seafood

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Indulge in a vibrant new menu rooted in coastal cuisine that invites you on a journey to discover the bounty of the sea and roots of the land while incorporating the island's most unique and sustainable ingredients.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 9, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Seafood, Farm-to-table, Hawaiian
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(808) 665-7096
Website
http://www.banyantreekapalua.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Marimer Garcia
Private party facilities
We do offer private rooms for weddings and other special occasions. Please email directly for more information.

Location
1 Ritz Carlton Drive, Lahaina, HI 96761
Neighborhood
Kapalua
Parking details
Self Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wine

Popular dishes

Watermelon Tomato Caprese$28.00
watermelon (cubes infused with balsamic) | local heirloom cherry tomatoes | fresh mozzarella | mac nut zucchini pesto | baby arugula | calamansi vinaigrette | pepitas | EVOO
Beet Salad$24.00
Hua Momona Farms lettuce blend | red beets | local Surfing Goat Dairy cheese | strawberry vinaigrette | pepitas
Coconut Shrimp Ceviche$32.00
coconut-lemongrass marinade | julienne sliced red onion and sweet pepper | lime oil | micro greens
Tuna Poke$32.00
ahi tuna | ginger–soy marinade | green onion | Manny's olive oil | micro scallion
Beef Kebab$21.00
ginger-citrus tare sauce | togarashi | Hawaiian pink sea salt | lemon
Chicken Kebab$19.00
lemongrass | togarashi | tare sauce | lemon
Hamakua Mushroom Arancini$21.00
roasted pink tomato sauce | Asiago cheese | truffle oil | Hua Momona micro greens

Mains

Wagyu Filet$72.00
Hua Momona Farms seasonal vegetables | warm kale salad | turnip puree | caramelized Maui onion demi-glace
Black Garlic Glazed Shor T Ribs$69.00
potato puree | local carrots | Hua Momona celery and micro greens
Fresh Catch of the Day$64.00
local vegetables | pineapple sambal | mac nut jasmine rice | Japanese coconut curry
Seasonal Snapper$63.00
carrot-ginger puree | Hamakua mushroom | asparagus | lemongrass cream
Coriander Za'atar Crusted Seared Ahi$56.00
couscous | salsa rosa | olive-caper relish | fried garlic | micro arugula
Coconut Red Curry Seafood$69.00
shrimp | white fish | mussels | clams | lobster | Thai red curry | coconut milk | lemongrass | kaffir lime leaves
Maui Farm to Table$39.00
Hua Momona Farms charred vegetables | couscous | macadamia nut romesco | arugula "pesto"

Sides

Mashed Potatoes$10.00
Mac Nut Rice$10.00
Hamakua Mushroom Risotto$10.00
Warm Kale Salad$10.00
Milk Bread$10.00
Carrots$13.00
Mushrooms$13.00
Roasted Kabocha Squash$13.00
Local Sauteed Root Vege Tables$13.00

Sauces

Horseradish Cream$5.00
Rice Wine Vanilla Bean$5.00
Caramelized Maui Onion Glaze$5.00

Cocktails

Banyan Tree Mai Tai$22.00
Diplomatico Mantuano Rum | Appleton Estates Rum | Disaronno Amaretto | Lime Juice | Locally made Macadamia Nut Orgeat | Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao | Coconut Foam
Kilauea Mist$22.00
Patron Reposado Tequila | St. Germain Elderflower | Cucumber Juice | Lime Juice | Jalapeno
The Olivine$22.00
Casamigos Jozen Mezcal | St. Germain Elderflower | Grapefruit & Lime Juices | Locally made Falernum
Upcountry Smash$19.00
Praire Cucumber Vodka | Cappalletti | Pinepple Juice | Lime Juice | Mint
Island Haven$19.00
RumHaven Coconut Water Rum | Cucumber Juice | Lime Juice | Falernum | Ginger Beer

Wines by the Glass

Bubbly

Prosecco | La Marca | Italy$16.00
Champagne | Moet & Chandon Imperial | France$35.00
Sparkling Rose | Lokelani | Maui$20.00

Whites

Rose | Decoy by Duckhorn | Sonoma, CA$18.00
Rose | Miraval Cotes de Provence | France$24.00
Albarino | Pazo Dad Bruxas | Rias Baixas, Spain$24.00
Chardonnay | Cakebread Cellars | Napa Valley, CA$30.00
Chardonnay | Matanzas Creek | Sonoma, CA$22.00
Sauvignon Blanc | Rombauer | Napa Valley, CA$23.00
Sauvignon Blanc | Whitehaven | Marlborough, New Zealand$18.00
Sancerre | Jean Jacques Auchere | France$24.00
Pinot Grigio | Terlato | Fruili Colli Orientali, Italy$19.00
Riesling | Loosen "Dr. L" | Qualitatswein, Germany$17.00

Reds

Pinot Noir | Melville | Santa Rita Hills, CA$24.00
Pinot Noir | La Crema | Sonoma, CA$20.00
Cabernet Sauvignon | Justin | Paso Robles, CA$26.00
Cabernet Sauvignon | Daou | Paso Robles, CA$35.00
Cabernet Sauvignon | Jordan | Alexander Valley, CA$42.00
Merlot | Duckhorn | Napa Valley, CA$29.00
Zinfandel | Edmeades | Mendocino, CA$24.00
Tempranillo | Torres Crianza "Celeste" | Spain$22.00
Malbec | Finca Decero "Remolinos Vnyd" | Argentina$19.00

Beer

Domestic

Bud Light
Coors Light
Miller Light
Michelob Ultra

Imports

Corona
Corona Premiere
Heineken
Heineken N/A
Stella Artois

Local Drafts

$9. Maui Brewing Co.

Bikini Blonde Lager
Big Swell IPA
Pineapple Mana Wheat
Seasonal
Lahaina Town Brown Ale

Kohala Brewery

Lokahi Pilsner
Red Sand Amber

Beverages

Soft Drinks$5.50
Pepsi | Diet Pepsi | Sprite | Coke | Diet Coke
Mocktails$10.00
Shirley Temple | Mojito | Lava Flow | Pina Colada
Juice$7.00
Orange | Guava | Pineapple | Cranberry
Water$6.00
Aqua Panna | Perrier
Coffee$6.00
Regular | Decaffeinated
Tea

What 1,973 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hawaii
Seafood
Maui
Romantic
Maui
Good for special occasions

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RobC
Seattle
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Special spot, beautiful setting, and delightful unique dishes. Long walk, but pretty with the holiday decorations around the pool.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional service and the food was outstanding. Highly recommend
K
Kels
Omaha
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
This was probably one of our favorite meals on the island. The seafood was excellent!
H
peterH
Hawaii
18 reviews
vip
2.0
18 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall2food2service4ambience5
The food was not what it used to be.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
The atmosphere and service were great. Drinks were awesome. Neither one of us were WOWED by the food but it was a great experience overall.
KS
KimS
Denver
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful location, fantastic menu, impeccable service for a special occasion. Pretty expensive- but worth it if you have reason.
WK
WinK
Vancouver
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great, just a little pricy. I guess because they are at Ritz Carlton.
E
Erin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. Andrew was a great server.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food5service2ambience3
Overall we did not have a great experience. It was our first time here. We had a reservation but They seated us in the bar area. It was NOT crowded. The dining room would have been so much nicer. We waited 17 minutes for a server. Being that this is a Ritz Carlton we expected so much more. Felt like 2nd class citizens. Disappointed.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience2
The food is overpriced for the quality. My wife ordered the fish curry with muscles and lobster. They served it with shells and skins despite being all immersed in the coconut red curry. It required to take out the lobster and remove the skin, before eating. It was overcooked and not enjoyable anyways. The appetizers were ok, but nothing really special. Compared to Merriman’s it’s at least 3 levels below.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Edinburgh
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We were staying at the Ritz and had dinner with my husband. Really enjoyed the Coconut Shrimp Ceviche, the Seafod Curry and the Seared Tuna. The service was great as well.
SJ
SJfoodie
Seattle
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Another excellent experience here. Our server was knowledgeable and professional and made us feel welcome. The food was delicious, and presented beautifully. We’ll be back next trip!
DP
DennyP
Portland
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best dining experiences I've ever had. Food, atmosphere and service was impeccable! Wonderful experience. Not inexpensive but worth every penny.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a fabulous meal last night at Banyan Tree. The food was delicious, service was perfect and the ambience was great. Dined with our 3 children and they enjoyed their meals and then ran around in the grass next to the restaurant without distracting any of the other diners. I would highly recommend this restaurant with or without children.
CL
CraigL
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall1food2service5ambience5
The worst Thanksgiving i have ever experienced. Wait staff was OK, but food service was horrible. After 2 hrs of being at the restaurant our main course hadn’t been served. We paid our bar tab, but not for this horrible meal. I’m surprised the Ritz-Carlton would ever make such a mess out of a major holiday dinner. I have eaten at the Banyan Tree in Maui and is was fantastic. I would go again but NEVER again for a fixed menu or major holiday. Made our holiday very stressed and disappointed end of the day.
PS
PurpleSusanAnniversary
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very charming / incredible food - a pleasure to experience
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent experience. Service is outstanding from reception to server. The food was terrific and sumptuous. The steak special was memorable.
P
Patricia
Minneapolis
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Banyan Tree Maui Ritz Carlton exceeded my expectations with incredible food and wait staff who worked as a smooth team to cover a room of guests. Thank you Lara and team for an outstanding evening.
LG
LilianG
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall3food5service3ambience3
While staying in the property, I de used to celebrate my birthday rather than to drive around
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful restaurants! plants everywhere (the hostess told me it takes 10 hours per week to water the plants!) Food was amazing, Charles was a very attentive and friendly waiter. Michelle, the manager was also very attentive. Highly recommended! (It is a bit of a walk from the Ritz Carlton, though, so expect to walk outside. So, bring a raincoat if it's raining.)
MT
MirandaT
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
The food was absolutely outstanding. Drinks were quite strong which many will love but I would have preferred a little less - but cannot complain that there wasn’t enough booze. My husband had the short ribs and the meat was melt in your mouth good. I had the seafood red curry and honestly if I were to have to pick a last meal - this would be it. The broth was outstanding, just the right amount of spice and the seafood was cooked to perfection. The portions were generous. All in all a wonderful meal. Quite expensive though so make sure you check menu prices first.
R
Randy
Hawaii
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday was great
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The cats were the celebrities of the night.
AM
AmandaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Overall experience exceeded my expectations, food was very good, service and ambiance was outstanding! Will be recommending this to all of my future guests at the Hyatt Residence club
DH
DH411
Las Vegas
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Service great, food tasty, walk from valet down all the sets of stairs to enter restaurant could be problematic. Ask how to use elevator from lobby to restaurant which cuts all the stairs!
ML
MikeL
San Diego
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderfully evening. Joel is so great. Thank you for a special dining experience in a perfect location
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our 25th anniversary! It was fabulous. My husband had the Waygu ribeye and I had the vegetarian. We also had amazing cocktails and they gave us bananas foster for our anniversary dessert. A lovely dinner!
B
Brian
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and even better service. This place has a chef who take pride in their work and presentation. Also has a rotating menu which shows culinary skills.
j
jennifern
Hawaii
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love Banyan Tree. Relaxed and beautiful. The food is so creative and delicious. Everyone who works here is so cheerful and friendly.
j
johna2014
London
52 reviews
vip
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything you expect from a first class restaurant in first class resort. Careful, knowledgeable, attentive service (put not swarming). We shared the coconut shrimp ceviche and the seafood paella, which was easily big enough for 2. Each morsel of paella-mussel, scallop, lobster tail, asparagus, chorizo-was perfectly cooked. Speciality cocktails and wines by the glass also excellent.
MO
MOontherocks
Seattle
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dustin & his team delivered an experience, and fantastic meals obviously made with talent. Great combination of flavors, of which they paired well with wine. Enjoyed every minute, worth every dime!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food in a hotel. Highly recommend. Local ingredients used.
H
Hazelrigg
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent place to meet up with friends!
M
Madaboutfood
Hawaii
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
We had a lovely time celebrating a birthday at the Banyan Tree. The food, drinks and service were superb.. The only letdown was our main course arrived at the table barely lukewarm. They need to find a way to get the freshly cooked food brought to the table in a more timely fashion. The dinner plates were not heated prior to plating and didn’t appear to be the type to retain heat either. I hope they can remedy this before our next visit.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday/Pre-wedding
DJ
DavidJ
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Service was outstanding, Food was delicious, Beautiful evening for a very nice dinner. The only issue was the $$, very expensive dinner!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Smaller menu than we would have liked, should have pasta or chicken. Good appetizers, we were seated in the back which was disappointing and part of our group was upset (even after we asked to be moved) and the restaurant was not full
v
valarieb
San Francisco
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a little treacherous getting there on very poorly lit pathways as it is located at the beach front and not in the main building. It was lovely and a great meal but the prices were a little difficult to swallow. Our waitress was lovely and attentive. Flavors were amazing as every dish had a variety of tastes combined. A treat for the senses visually too.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tahoe
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome food and place
TB
TomB
Kansas City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing dinner. Service and food was outstanding. Thank you for a wonderful getaway evening. Look forward to going back.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

FAQs

Banyan Tree is rated 4.6 stars by 1973 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 9, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

1 Ritz Carlton Drive, Lahaina, HI 96761

Additional information

Neighborhood
Kapalua
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Seafood, Farm-to-table, Hawaiian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Self Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Marimer Garcia
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wine

Website
http://www.banyantreekapalua.com/
Phone number
(808) 665-7096
Private party facilities
We do offer private rooms for weddings and other special occasions. Please email directly for more information.

Banyan Tree

Make a reservation

Additional information

Beet Salad

Tea

Ice Cream

Starters

Watermelon Tomato Caprese$28.00

Beet Salad$24.00

Coconut Shrimp Ceviche$32.00

Tuna Poke$32.00

Beef Kebab$21.00

Chicken Kebab$19.00

Hamakua Mushroom Arancini$21.00

Mains

Wagyu Filet$72.00

Black Garlic Glazed Shor T Ribs$69.00

Fresh Catch of the Day$64.00

Seasonal Snapper$63.00

Coriander Za'atar Crusted Seared Ahi$56.00

Coconut Red Curry Seafood$69.00

Maui Farm to Table$39.00

Sides

Mashed Potatoes$10.00

Mac Nut Rice$10.00

Hamakua Mushroom Risotto$10.00

Warm Kale Salad$10.00

Milk Bread$10.00

Carrots$13.00

Mushrooms$13.00

Roasted Kabocha Squash$13.00

Local Sauteed Root Vege Tables$13.00

Sauces

Horseradish Cream$5.00

Rice Wine Vanilla Bean$5.00

Caramelized Maui Onion Glaze$5.00

Cocktails

Banyan Tree Mai Tai$22.00

Kilauea Mist$22.00

The Olivine$22.00

Upcountry Smash$19.00

Island Haven$19.00

Wines by the Glass

Bubbly

Prosecco | La Marca | Italy$16.00

Champagne | Moet & Chandon Imperial | France$35.00

Sparkling Rose | Lokelani | Maui$20.00

Whites

Rose | Decoy by Duckhorn | Sonoma, CA$18.00

Rose | Miraval Cotes de Provence | France$24.00

Albarino | Pazo Dad Bruxas | Rias Baixas, Spain$24.00

Chardonnay | Cakebread Cellars | Napa Valley, CA$30.00

Chardonnay | Matanzas Creek | Sonoma, CA$22.00

Sauvignon Blanc | Rombauer | Napa Valley, CA$23.00

Sauvignon Blanc | Whitehaven | Marlborough, New Zealand$18.00

Sancerre | Jean Jacques Auchere | France$24.00

Pinot Grigio | Terlato | Fruili Colli Orientali, Italy$19.00

Riesling | Loosen "Dr. L" | Qualitatswein, Germany$17.00

Reds

Pinot Noir | Melville | Santa Rita Hills, CA$24.00

Pinot Noir | La Crema | Sonoma, CA$20.00

Cabernet Sauvignon | Justin | Paso Robles, CA$26.00

Cabernet Sauvignon | Daou | Paso Robles, CA$35.00

Cabernet Sauvignon | Jordan | Alexander Valley, CA$42.00

Merlot | Duckhorn | Napa Valley, CA$29.00

Zinfandel | Edmeades | Mendocino, CA$24.00

Tempranillo | Torres Crianza "Celeste" | Spain$22.00

Malbec | Finca Decero "Remolinos Vnyd" | Argentina$19.00

Beer

Domestic

Bud Light

Coors Light

Miller Light

Michelob Ultra

Imports

Corona

Corona Premiere

Heineken

Heineken N/A

Stella Artois