Maui Dining

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Kimo's, Leilani's, Hula Grill

  • April 2, 2005
  • Rated 4 of 5 by Travelwv from Charleston, West Virginia
They have excellent food, great service, and fantastic views. If you get there before sunset, ask for seating near the water. The view is great, and have your camera ready for the spectacular sunsets.

From journal Paradise, Hawaiian Style

Kimo's, Leilani's, Hula Grill

  • April 9, 2004
  • Rated 3 of 5 by greenrs329 from Westfield, Indiana
Leilani's is a wonderful place to see the sunset on the beach. The location is in Whaler's Village and there is nothing between the beach and Leilani’s except the grass and the beach. The wait isn't long, even if you don't have reservations and there are lots of things to choose from on the menu.

From journal Hawaiian Anniversary

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Kimo's, Leilani's, Hula Grill

  • December 29, 2003
  • Rated 4 of 5 by kinaida from Chicago, Illinois

We went to Hula Grill the first night we were in Maui. It's located in Whaler's Village, right on Kaanapali Beach. We watched the sunset as we ate -- the view couldn't have been more perfect. It was fun to people-watch (something that we couldn't do in Kauai). It was basically a bar atmosphere; they had live music, sports on the tv's at the bar and typical bar food (sandwiches, salads). It was fairly inexpensive, if you stuck to the sandwiches.

I got a hamburger, my husband got a chicken stir fry, which was surprisingly good. My hamburger was very good -- it may have been that I was starving, or it was really good. It was probably a combination of both. Both of our meals were served with macaroni salad, and I had french fries. We decided to order the Hula Pie and we were shocked and delighted! It was a slice of pie about 8 inches tall, with an oreo crust and macadamia nut ice cream with hot fudge drizzled on top with a dollop of whipped cream. YUM!!! We were both in pain walking back to our hotel room... But it was worth it!

From journal Honeymooning in Maui

Editor Pick

Penne Pasta, Mama's Ribs, and Honolua Store

Penne Pasta, Mama's Ribs, and Honolua Store

Of all the ironies that constitute the family vacation, it is the inverse equation of the dinner hour that is often most daunting. Kids are in a hurry to get on with their fun, while adults want to chill out after a long day.

Even if you’ve rented a condo equipped with cooking facilities, surely you won’t want to spend precious vacation time shopping, cooking and cleaning up.

Instead, do as the locals do -- serve your family wholesome, delicious take-out meals at one of the many seaside beach parks that line Honoapiilani Highway from Lanipoko (a few miles south of Lahaina) to Fleming Beach (at the far north end of Kapalua.) The advantage goes beyond saving on the server's fee; kids won’t need to wait idly for their food or become bored if the adults linger. An added bonus- watch the sunset without having to monitor children’s table manners in an upscale restaurant in order to dine with a sunset view.

These suggestions for tasty carry-out in West Maui are based on portability, general appeal and value:

1) Mama’s Ribs and Rotisserie
No, it isn’t Carson’s Ribs, but it ain’t bad. When the order of the day is carry-out and the cry of "what to eat?" echoes through our house, Mama’s often gets the nod. Chicken and Ribs are the specialties and can be ordered family style or as individual meals. The combo half-rack of ribs and chicken plate comes with a choice of rice, beans or macaroni salad for $7.50. A full rack of ribs is $15.99; whole chicken, teriyaki or traditional roasted, is $9.99 and sides are $2.50 to $3.99. Take your dinner to Airport Beach where lovely covered tables are sheltered by the best public facility on the West side, and let the kids run in the surf while you catch the last rays of sunset…and your breath!

2) Penne Pasta Café
A tiny storefront on Dickenson Street houses one of the best new finds in Lahaina eateries. Chef Mark Ellman of Maui Taco fame, stirs up Italian sauces like somebody’s nana. The baked penne is delicious, the puttanesca pasta outrageously tasty, and bravo to the bolonese! Pastas are large enough to share and priced from $6.95 to $9.95. Pizza margarita makes me want to sing Verdi at $4.95. Salads, sandwiches, including a unique roasted eggplant parmesean option, and the classic Italian desserts, Tiramisu, Panne Cotta and lemon tart, are also bargains especially considering the high quality and flavors.

3) Honolua Store
Recent visits netted plated dinners of char sui chicken, chili and rice and Salisbury steak for $3.95 each. Large enough to serve two, they are decided winners in the bargain meal category.

After a full day of sun, surf and fun, children will be ready for sleep soon after sundown. You, too, can rest easy knowing you had this much fun without squandering the college fund.

From journal Maui with Keiki

Editor Pick

Various restaurants

  • December 4, 2002
  • Rated 4 of 5 by Robashter from Westerville, Ohio
We're not adventurers when it comes to eating. Keep it simple and recognizable and we're fine. This review is likely to be boring for many. Note that most meals were in the $40-$60 range. Food is really expensive in Maui. Want to hit the $$$ places? Expect to pay three digits.

Kimo: Nice restaurant overlooking the water on the main drag in Lahaina. The food is very good. Very pretty as the sun sets over Lanai.

Cheeseburgers in Paradise: Everyone stops here for lunch. The food is just like at home except it costs more. Lots of cool stuff all over the walls.

Outback Steakhouse: Again, the same as at home except it costs about 30% more.

Hula Hula Cafe is no longer there. An equally good restaurant has taken its place. If you're using Maui Revealed as your tour book, see p. 251.

We didn't find a bad restaurant. All had lots of fish if you're inclined that way. Try something besides the Mahi-Mahi. While it's great, there are other fish on the menu that are equally good if not better. Expect to pay about $40-60 for two with one drink at most restaurants.

From journal First trip to Maui

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