Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Maui

OpenTable

Updated July 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots 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!

Oao

4.8

4.8 (1019)

$50 and over

Japanese

Wailea

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of Wailea, Oao Sushi is a locally-owned, award-winning restaurant founded by the talented Chef Bernardo Oao Jr. With a passion for blending traditional Japanese techniques and modern culinary artistry, we offer an unforgettable dining experience.

At Oao Wailea, we pride ourselves on using only the freshest, locally-sourced ingredients to craft exquisite sushi, savory steaks, and vibrant cocktails. Whether you’re savoring our melt-in-your-mouth sushi, indulging in a juicy steak, or sipping on one of our signature drinks, every bite is a celebration of Maui's finest flavors.

Join us for a memorable meal, share stories, and discover why Oao Sushi is the best-kept secret in Wailea!

*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.

Top review

Kaden

Dined 5 days ago

Very good sushi just a little crammed inside and high prices but great food and awesome customer service

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Popular dish

Spicy Tuna Rice Cakes (3pc)

Ocean Organic Farm and Distillery

4.8

4.8 (441)

$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

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Carrie

Dined 3 days ago

Charged me $4 extra for greens under my poke instead rice, but that used to be an option in their old menu. They didn’t verify if that was ok or not. Dumb. Price of drinks was terrible. Pizza was good though.

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Experience

Upcountry Farm Dinner Series: Paula Fuga

Experience

Sunset Sunday: Manao Radio

Duke's Beach House Maui

4.7

4.7 (10385)

$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.

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KarenVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Food was awesome, atmosphere unbeatable. Great service, and we enjoyed every minute of our time.

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Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea

4.7

4.7 (10922)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Wailea

About the restaurant

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.

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Nikki

Dined 4 days ago

Experience was fabulous and loved our server, Steve R! Great food, great atmosphere, and delightful drinks!

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Popular dish

Margherita

Popular dish

Pete's Fresh Fish and Chips

Popular dish

Coconut Cream Pie

Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Whalers Village

4.6

4.6 (3531)

$31 to $50

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

Kaanapali

About the restaurant

WALK-INS ALWAYS WELCOME!
Our chef driven concept is lead 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. Our dedication to craft also extends to our beverage program. Our 36 beers on tap are the coldest on Maui. You can also enjoy one of our culinary cocktails, made with fresh ingredients and lots of Aloha. At Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman, you can enjoy Peter's Hawaii Regional Cuisine in a fun, casual environment and come to know what it means to be "Lucky Live Hawaii"! We can't wait to see you at Monkeypod Kitchen.

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James

Dined 4 days ago

Very nice dining experience in Whalers Village - excellent service with live music at night. Great cocktail!

Hula Grill - Kaanapali

4.5

4.5 (10439)

$31 to $50

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

Kaanapali

About the restaurant

The true flavors of Maui live here at Hula Grill Ka’anapali, where local fishermen and farmers deliver fresh ingredients daily to the open-air kitchen. Sink your feet into the sand with a culinary cocktail in the first come first serve Barefoot Bar along the water’s edge or make a reservation in the dining room to experience nightly chef specials. With local, line-caught fresh fish, Maui grown produce and all-natural meats, you’ll experience Hawaii’s unique culinary and cultural melting pot, crafted and served with the true spirit of aloha. For an unforgettable evening, take in a Maui sunset with live music every night. Visit hulagrillkaanapali.com to view our menus or order takeout online!

Top review

NancyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Delicious food, great service at a reasonable price.

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Maui Brewing Co. Kihei

4.5

4.5 (774)

$30 and under

Beer Garden

Kihei

About the restaurant

WALK INS WELCOME!

- HANDCRAFTED WITH ALOHA -

Maui Brewing Co. proudly presents island inspired cuisine crafted with the same passion and care as we put into every one of our beers. Fiercely local, we are uncompromising in sourcing the best ingredients from the best sources. In typical Maui style, if you’re a guest in one of our brewpubs or restaurants then you’re a welcomed guest in our home. Enjoy our take on Hawaiian comfort food and raise a pint of the freshest beer in town.

We are open daily from 11:00 - 10:00, with happy hour from 3pm-5pm and live music from 6:30pm-8:30pm! We proudly offer table side service in our dining room and lanai. Have a large party? No worries! Our picnic table area is the perfect setting for larger groups, with self service and QR code ordering. We look forward to having you in!

Cheers, Prost, Kampai!

Cheers!

Top review

Rita

Dined 4 days ago

The Maui Brewing Company, besides brewing and serving a variety of beer, has an enormous restaurant attached to it's brewery. One section has a really long bar and hightop tables, a second section is inside seating and the rest is outside. There is space for kids to play, live music and a fire pit. The night we went it was packed. I definitely recommend reservations. I had the hamburger, my husband the fish and chips and we both enjoyed our meals. My mai tai cocktail had a delicious "dole whip" float on top that was a great addition. Server was super nice but service was a bit slow, probably because it's so busy. We each had two drinks and the total was around $140, so not cheap but not outrageous for Maui. A really great spot for families!

Hale Moʻolelo

4.4

4.4 (137)

$31 to $50

Hawaiian

Kaanapali

About the restaurant

A spacious outdoor bar in Ka'anapali inspired by the art of storytelling. Seven handcrafted cocktails, each tied to a mo'olelo, or story, about Maui, paired with ono (delicious) local cuisine.

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Tiffany

Dined on Jun 19, 2025

Love the food, view, and ambience every time we come!

Mulligans on the Blue

4.3

4.3 (904)

$30 and under

American

Wailea

About the restaurant

We are a lively Irish Pub and music venue in the Wailea area of Maui serving Irish and American influenced fare with Live Entertainment Nightly! PLEASE NOTE: There is a Cover/Ticket Fee for our Shows and Events Thursday-Friday. Read more below to learn about our weekly programming.

Thursdays - Open 2-9pm with Magic Show Dinner Seating Starting at 5:30pm
Mulligan's Magic Show with Brenton Keith & his Bag O' Tricks
Showtime 6:30
$10 per person, 5 and under are free

Fridays & Saturdays - Open 2-9pm with Live Music 6/7pm-8/9pm.
There are cover charges and tickets for our evening shows that range from $5-$25.
Check for this weeks line-up and get more information at MulligansOnTheBlue.com/Shows-Events/

Sundays - Open 2-9pm with Live Music 5pm-8pm
Maui's Own Dance Band "Island Soul"
$5 cover at door (kids 12 years and under are free)

Top review

Rick

Dined on Jun 27, 2025

Great food great show,great service I haven't been for ten years and it was just as good as I remember .Aloha

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Popular dish

Fish & Chips

Popular dish

Harp Battered Fish and Chips

Experience

Mulligan's Magic Show with Brenton Keith

Maui Brewing Co. - Ka’anapali

4.1

4.1 (289)

$30 and under

Brewery

Kaanapali

About the restaurant

HANDCRAFTED WITH ALOHA -
Maui Brewing Co. proudly presents island inspired cuisine crafted with the same passion and care as we put into every one of our beers. Fiercely local, we are uncompromising in sourcing the best ingredients from the best sources. In typical Maui style, if you’re a guest in one of our brewpubs or restaurants then you’re a welcomed guest in our home. Enjoy our take on Hawaiian comfort food and raise a pint of the freshest beer in town. walk in We are open daily from 11:00am - 10:00pm, with happy hour from 3pm-5pm and live music from 6pm-8pm! We proudly offer table side service in our dining room and lanai. We look forward to having you in! Cheers, Prost, Kampai! Cheers!

Top review

Adam

Dined 2 days ago

Great calamari fries and pork belly boa buns, good drinks

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Experience

Happy Hour with the BEST view on the island!

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