Not to worry, there is something to eat for everyone.  Whether it’s the
exquisite meals being served at such restaurants as Roy’s, Seawatch
and Mama’s or the more casual food being put forth at Fred’s Mexican
Café, Alexander’s Fish and Chips and Maui Tacos, you’ll find you won’t
go hungry.  When we’re on Maui at our condo, “Le Penthouse”
for three or so weeks, we’ll get to many of the following restaurants.

Big Wave Cafe

Big Wave Cafe is at 1215 South Kihei Road in the Kihei Center,

the same shopping center that contains Longs Drugs.  Phone 891-8688.

Big Wave breakfast and lunch menus are both available from

7:30 AM to 2:00 PM.  There are some lunch items from 2 to 5 PM,

and the full dinner menu from 5:00 to 9:00 PM.  They have a great

bargain in their early-bird specials, buy one entree and get one free

from 5:00 to 6:30 PM (call before you go to verify they are still doing this).

Atmosphere is very casual and there’s no view.  But the food is

excellent.  It’s as good as at Maui’s fine dining restaurants, for a

lot less money.  This place is a surprising Maui gem.

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Mama’s Fish House
799 Poho Place, Kuau Cove. Phone: 579-8488. Seafood. Wow! What a
wonderfully delicious place to eat! Homey Hawaiian atmosphere with
the ocean, balmy breezes and Baja abalone. Maui’s original fish house
cooks creative combinations of uncommon catches and fresh island fixin’s.
Takes about 40 minutes (depending on traffic) to get there from Kihei but well
worth the drive. Go a little early and watch the windsurfers. This is the place
where you can see 40 to 60 windsurfers in one spot! Must have reservations.
Can get in without them but a long wait.!! Very expensive. Voted First
“Best Waterfront Dinning”, and second  as “Most Mauist” and second
as “Restaurant of the Year” in 2006.     (www.Mamasfishhouse.com/)  

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Kimo’s
845 Front Street in Lahaina, tel. (808) 661-4811

Kimo’s captures a unique mix of Lahaina’s heritage in its decor.

The upstairs main dining room reflects the architectural influence

of New England on the former whaling port, with koa-lined walls,

missionary-style furnishings, and maritime memorabilia. The

downstairs waterfront lanai and bar offers a more Hawaiian-style

ambiance, with teak tables and chairs, umbrellas, swaying palms and
a mast complete with maritime flags. 

The Maalaea Waterfront Restaurant
50 Hauoli St., Maalaea. Phone (808) 244-9028
Here’s what the owners of The Waterfront have to say: “Aloha and
welcome to The Waterfront Restaurant where it’s a family affair
with the Smith family, Mom, Gary, and Rick. Our family owned and
operated restaurant has one common goal. To take the freshest food,
prepare it like nothing you’ve ever had before and serve it in a style
that is traditional and elegant. We are a favorite among locals and
visitors alike."  That is true and we can add that if you like Caesar salad,
you should order it for two or more and it's made table-side.
http://www.waterfrontrestaurant.net/
 
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Ma’la - An Ocean Tavern
1307 Front Street, Lahaina. 667-9394  

This is a fairly new place, but run by Mark and Judy Ellman who

are experienced in this business. Excellent food at reasonable

prices. On the water across the street form the Lahaina Cannery.

Wow, what a view!! Happy hour 3PM to 5PM. 

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