This culinary program at the Maui College is top notch. It's hard to get a reservation because the…read morefood and service are impeccable. It's set in a beautiful room with ocean views and its fine dining service turned up a notch.

Wow, this was an awesome experience for Maui. Run by the culinary students of Maui College, we…read moreenjoyed a prix fixe 4 course dinner that had a French theme. For the price, the food and service was unbeatable. Came with 3 friends and would do this again in heartbeat.

We stayed here on Wednesday April 16 and Selma checked us in. She was very kind and funny. Always…read moresmiling and very accommodating. We received this stay as an Anniversary present from our sister in law and her companion. Our king suite was beautiful. We went to the Hana Ranch restaurant for a drink before ending the night. The next day we ate breakfast at the resort. The resort was absolutely beautiful and relaxing. Everybody at the resort was outgoing. We have to come back some day

Would I recommend the Koa Resort on Maui? Nope!…read more Here's why. Stayed at the Koa Resort, unit 4G, 3bedroom, 2 bath condo costing ~$721/night for 7 days. The facilities are generally nice and well kept, the location is good for exploring Maui. Our unit though had its problems. The central AC was on the fritz and was in repair transition when we arrived, no notice. Each bedroom had a portable AC unit in it that took up room and was noisy. The resort staff wanted us to let workmen into the condo to do final repairs during our stay. Some of us were quite tired from fatigue from running a marathon the previous day and erratic sleep because of our second big problem. There was a rat in the condo! First signs were evidence of fruit on the counters being chewed and rat turds. Two of our group had seen the rat scurry by out of the corner of their eye, and one had felt it climb over them in the night. We called the resort staff and they sent over a guy who brought over 3 bait traps, 2 for mice (?) and one rat sized. We thought the rat was home basing in one of the owner's closets. So, put the rat trap in that closet and stuffed a towel under the door to trap him inside, if indeed it was in there. We packed most of our food in the refer and cabinets, but unfortunately an avocado was left out one night and was chewed on. Great! In the night, my son heard it digging out the carpet so it could get under his door and into his room. Then felt it crawl over him to get to the window. He waited patiently and actually got a photo of it. Yep, a good size rat. We asked for spring traps and we bought some peanut butter for bait. Mind you the staff never called to see if the bait traps had worked, no follow up. How common is this? Once we had the spring traps, 2 mouse sized and 1 rat sized. Why the mouse traps? We know what a rat is. Baited the rat trap in the afternoon with peanut butter and set it by the stove. Five of us were milling around the condo but not in the kitchen when 10 minutes after setting it, we heard the trap snap. We looked and there the little darling was in the trap, broad daylight. We got it! Should I send them an invoice for de-ratting their condo? We did not get any compensation by the resort for the rat or AC problems, though I did ask for a 10% discount. No such luck. Me thinks this is a common problem there. So, would I recommend the Koa Resort on Maui? Nope!

Imagine finding excellent German/Swiss cuisine on Maui?…read moreBrigit & Bernard's Garden Cafe is just that place. Tucked in a quiet industrial area of Kahului, it is an oasis of delectable treats. The outside lanai is so comfortable and covered from the elements. We have gone there for years, and have always been warmly greeted by the owners. Tonight was no exception when we joined some good friends. The sausage appetizer is superb with your choice of pork or veal bratwursts served with red cabbage and tasty mustard. The Schweinsfilet (Hunter's cutlet) with its flavorful mushroom sauce was delicious. I always get the Wienerschnitzel which is huge, pan fried to perfect crispness yet tender and juicy inside. I ordered extra mushroom sauce to enhance the flavor. For sides, we love the red cabbage, sauerkraut, au gratin potato and spaetzle. Their beer and wine selection goes so well with their dishes. I've had their tasty strudel for dessert in the past. We look forward to dining again for dinner or lunch. Ausgezeichnet!

This is a wonderful German / Swiss restaurant. It's very small in an unusual area. The food is…read moresimply outstanding. Reservations are required for dinner. Because of its size they only accept a party every 15 minutes. Everything is good. My favorite is Wiener Schnitzel. And of course the beer is great.

I celebrated my birthday at Spago, and it couldn't have been a more memorable experience. From the…read moremoment we arrived, the staff was incredibly attentive, welcoming, and genuinely kind. Every dish was beautifully prepared and absolutely delicious, and the oceanfront sunset view made the evening feel truly special. They even surprised me with a birthday dessert, which was such a thoughtful touch and made the celebration even more memorable. Between the outstanding food, exceptional service, and breathtaking atmosphere, this was an experience I'll never forget. I would 100% come back and highly recommend Spago to anyone looking for an unforgettable meal in Maui.

Totally surprised by the OUTSTANDING service and FABULOUS dinner at Wolfgang Pucks spago restaurant…read morein Wailea Hawaii. Ambience was noisy because of many parties going on but still wonderful

Best meal on the island for me! We got two chicken and rib combos. Ribs were perfection. Chicken…read morewas so moist! Wish I could BBQ chicken as well. Huge portion of chicken and two meaty ribs. Beautiful setting on a red sand beach. There are huts with picnic tables inside to eat for shade or if it is raining. Look carefully for the signs on the main highway. The green salad and Mac salad were so tasty also. 10/10 on food and friendliness.

What an incredible little food stand! I wouldn't even call it a "hidden gem" because I'm pretty…read moresure everybody knows about it, especially if you drive the road to Hana, but it doesn't make it any less amazing. Located at what feels like the end of the world, Huli Huli Chicken was probably one of the best meals we enjoyed while in Maui. This makeshift tent on the beach serves up absolutely delicious chicken plates with a stunning view of the ocean. My husband and I each ordered a Huli Huli chicken deluxe plate which came with tons of tender, moist chicken, white rice, Mac salad and greens. We also decided to try one of their Kahlúa pork sliders, which was more the size of a regular sandwich than a slider. All in all we had way too much food, and we could have easily shared one of the deluxe plates, but it just meant we had plenty of leftovers to take back to our hotel with us. The service was fast and extremely friendly - they definitely make you feel like family and treat you with the aloha spirit.

Best dumplings I've ever had, called fried mandolin on the menu…read more The honey walnut shrimp was outstanding. The shrimp tempura roll was really good too. My only complaint, they don't have a restroom, you have to walk over to the gas station.

The staff were very friendly and polite. The kava was Fijian sourced and quite strong. Decent…read morepricing for the amount you get. If you'd like to try authentic kava this is the place to go!!

Ah, Makena State Park, treasure of Maui, where the sands are soft, crafted by God's own hand…read more Stepping onto your shores, braddah, it's like sinking into flower, soft and sweet underfoot. The cove, round and inviting, cradles the Pacific's mighty waves, and when the ocean greets you, it washes away all the worries, no ka oi. The air is alive, the trees dance with the wind, and the sun graces your skin time and again. Makena, you're truly a queen among islands, a paradise that captures the heart, no doubt, braddah!

I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord Well, I've been waiting for this wave for all my…read morelife, oh Lord (after the wave came crushing down)... You can hear Crush from Finding Nemo saying "Righteous! Righteous!" as the waves came crashing in. So many good waves, knocking over so many people along the way. From grown women and men to teenagers flopping like fish with these powerful waves. There's a cost to park in the parking lots. You'll find plenty of parking along the road passing the lots. Big Beach is in between Little Beach and Secret Cove in the Mākena State Park area. There are porta potty's. Lifeguards gave warnings as the tide was pretty rough, advising people to be careful and go under the waves (lot of people didn't get the memo but got a lot of sand in their swim suits). Lady lost her cell phone in the ocean when she got knocked over trying to take a selfie (more like an ouchie). Kids enjoyed making sand castles but the waves were a bit too much for this Dad to carry them in. This was a great places to collect little shells for the kids, look at some lava rocks, watch some big waves on Big Beach. Mahalo

Food was cooked to perfection and waiter Brandon provided excellent service. Great wine selection…read more Awesome setting. Have to come here again.

Nick's Fishmarket Maui is a very long time favorite and I still mourn the loss of Nick's Fishmarket…read moreOahu and the original Nick's Fishmarket Chicago. I don't know what I'll do if I lose Nick's Maui. But I dither, Nick's Fishmarket Maui is in an incredible location inside the Fairmont Kea Lani and it's setting alone would be enough to pull me back even if the food was just okay. Thankfully the food is MUCH better than "just okay", it is generally outstanding. I rotate starters and salads because there are so many great choices. The Caesar Salad is about as good as they get, but I really, really like the Maui Greek Salad. With at least four people we start with the Seafood Tower, but find it just too big for two of us. Other than that the Kalua Pig Pot Stickers, Charred Octopus, Crab Cakes and Blackened Ahi are the starters I rotate through. For my Main, I am less eclectic. I have a hard time getting away from the Diver Scallops and Scampi. I have tried other dishes, the Abalone, Kona Lobster and Ribeye (I know, I know, who orders steak in a seafood restaurant), but I keep coming back to. For Dessert, I am also in a rut, but I love desserts they set on fire and in this case it is Bananas Foster. I do sneak bites off my DW's Creme Brulee, as does off my BF. The service is terrific, attentive without being intrusive. I used to joke about the Chicago store that if you knocked a spoon off the table someone would catch it before it hit the floor. The Maui service isn't quite that attentive and I am not sure I would want it to be.