Stopped by for brunch at Nalu's after hearing people rave about it. So glad we listened, all the…read morefood we tried was incredible and super flavorful. The staff did a great job of making us feel welcomed and were spot on with the food recommendations. If you go, which I'd suggest, you have to try the eggs Benedict and pancakes with lilikoi cream. Photos here for reference.

Had the apple brie burger was so Ono! With the hurricane Fries with a salad!! Usually have the loco…read moremoco but went for the burger, so glad I did. Mahalo for the awesome food!!!

First Time at Maui Lobster King!…read more George and I stopped by Maui Lobster King in Kihei for the first time, and it was a fantastic lunch experience! We arrived right around 2:00 PM--perfect timing to catch that sweet spot between the lunch and dinner rush. The restaurant was incredibly clean on the inside, it wasn't busy at all, and we were seated immediately. (Bonus: If you're in a rush, they have a convenient dedicated counter right by the front for takeout orders!) The Details & Sides I have to give a shout-out to the presentation. George didn't think the branded logo accessories were necessary, but personally, I love logos! The more the better--especially when you're taking food photos, because everyone immediately knows where you are. We also tried the fries, which came out hot, crunchy, and served in an adorable mini fry basket. They were served plain, which is probably a smart move to keep salt from falling through the holes in the basket and making a mess on the way from the kitchen, but I definitely would have preferred them salted! George's Seafood Combo George ordered the seafood combo loaded with shrimp, snow crab, and king crab, which he thought was an excellent price for the amount of food you get. For his seasoning, he went with all the flavors combined and kicked it up to spicy. The Flavor: The spice level was pretty mild and manageable, leaning a bit more on the sweeter side, which was really tasty. The Seafood: He was seriously impressed with how perfectly everything was cooked--neither the snow crab nor the king crab were overcooked at all. The shrimp was absolutely delicious. The Sides & Sauce: The sweet corn and red potatoes soaked up the sauce beautifully. The sausage was good, though we both thought it would be next-level if they pan-fried it for a second before throwing it into the boil to give it a little extra color and texture! Overall, a super clean spot, great service, and perfectly cooked seafood. We'll definitely be back! XOXO, ChelsieFletcher

This place brings a lot of flavor! I was excited to try this place after seeing some videos on…read moreYouTube. It was definitely worth it! I went with the garlic shrimp. It comes with two scoops of rice and a small Mac salad. I will tell you that the garlic shrimp was some of the best I have ever had! I wish the shrimp were already peeled though because a lot of the garlic flavor and sauce was on the shell. I would order it again and again though. If you like shrimp get this! The Mac salad was one of the better Mac salads we had on our trip but it was still kind of average in my opinion. There were some little crunchy bits under the shrimp that was so flavorful when mixed with the rice. The chicken musubi was a big miss for me. Too much rice and not enough sauce. The service was fast and efficient. I would recommend coming here and would gladly come back. This place is reasonably priced for what you get.

Okay, I could eat here daily…read more The line was long, but it gave us plenty of time to study their billboard-sized menu. We ordered the two fish tacos and an order of coconut shrimp. The fish tacos were massive. The fish had good flavor, although it leaned a little on the dry side for me. The coconut shrimp, however, were my favorite thing we tried. Crispy, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. We happened to arrive between their two happy hour windows, and while looking at the menu, we noticed that coconut shrimp were also available during the second happy hour along with other small plates. What I found odd was their happy hour policy. Apparently, you can only order from the happy hour menu if you've already purchased an entree and can show your receipt. I've never encountered that anywhere else, and it seemed like a strange business concept. Also, it is not posted anywhere that I saw. When my husband went back to order from the happy hour menu, the cashier asked if we had previously ordered food. He said yes, but our receipt was back at the table. For some reason, she had to go to the back to get approval before allowing him to order. It felt a bit awkward, especially since she was the same cashier who had taken our original order when we first arrived and we asked a bunch of questions, so I would def remember someone like me. lol That policy aside, the coconut shrimp were fantastic. I'd definitely come back for those alone.

When your claim to fame is having the best fish tacos, and you don't disappoint!…read more We visited Coconut's Fish Cafe on our third night in Kihei and enjoyed everything we tried: - Fish Tacos - Some of the best fish tacos we've tried! The fish was so flavorful, and the mango salsa added the perfect tang to the taste - Coconut Shrimp Appetizer - Perfect crunch shrimp that came with a zesty Thai chili pineapple sauce - Fish and Chips - Lightly breaded and well seasoned I wish the restaurant was a bit cooler (they had AC on but the windows were open?), but the food itself made it worth the visit and one of our top spots during the trip.

Ordered takeout as we wanted a small late-night snack. I had the keiki grilled cheese, which was a…read morebit subpar since the bread wasn't really toasted and the cheese didn't seem fully melted. I ended up putting it in the air fryer, but it wasn't a big deal. The grilled cheese was also a little overly cheesy, but it still satisfied the craving. On another note, it seems the keiki meal is supposed to come with a drink, which I did not receive. Can't say much about the service or restaurant as we ordered ahead. A standout, though, were the fries. They were really delicious and came in a generous portion. Nice and crispy, they were definitely the highlight of the order.

We arrived in Kihei late, exhausted and starving, and everything was closed, except Ohana's Island…read moreBistro. The owner went above and beyond by making us burgers to go and personally delivering them. Even better, he's from Anchorage and we're from Alaska too, so it felt like a little piece of home in Maui. That kind of connection, paired with true aloha spirit, made the experience unforgettable. And the burger? Hands down one of the best charbroiled burgers I've had in a long time. Genuine hospitality mixed with fun. Highly recommend!

We really enjoyed ourselves. Food was amazing, service was spectacular, and the vibe was awesome!!read more

The food was exceptionally fresh and delicious, we had a party of four and tried multiple dishes…read morewhich were all delicious. Fish Tacos, Kahlua Pork and Pineapple Pizza, and Bulgogi Tacos were all great pairings to go with the Mai Tai. We finished off with dessert as the Banana Cream Pie was licked clean

The food, atmosphere, view and staff are top notch. Our waiter Judah made our experience even…read morebetter. He was knowledgeable, funny and kind.

This might be the best restaurant in the entire city for that matter the island. Our server was…read moreDave, who we later found out in the evening was the owner of the restaurant. All of his recommendations were spot on. He took great pride in every dish we started with a tuna tartar appetizer and calamari, cocktails were on point as well as the wines selections. For dinner, we ordered three different entrées, the New York steak, which was five out of five, the hanger steak, which I would say is 3.5 out of five and the mahi-mahi fish of the day which was a 10 out of five ! The star of the show was truly the dessert. Which was a caramelized Maui gold pineapple served with a frozen pineapple shell filled with coconut ice cream and meringue. All I can say is wow I'm giving a five star review. Cannot wait to go back. My only concern was that the receipt on the final bill displays a 20, 22 and 25% gratuity option that is based on the price of the entire bill, including the tax not the pre-tax total.

We chanced upon the Maui Food Truck stands off of S Kihei Rd behind the Azeka Shopping Center to…read moregrab some local grindz. The Maui Shrimp truck is the back half of the panel truck with Maui Burgers being the front half. The touchscreen order board is convenient, but a little insensitive to touch, having to tap multiple times in certain places. I got a double portion of the Lemon Pepper Garlic Shrimp with an extra scoop of rice to soak up the sauce and an order of onion rings from the Maui Burger side of the business. My BIL wanted the Cajun Shrimp, but only a single order. We took it to go to eat back at the condo because I was not going to share with the feral chickens patrolling the dining tables. I have to say that the Cajun Shrimp had way better flavor than the Lemon Pepper, which was pretty mild. The double portion of shrimp was pretty massive with very plump shrimp. The panko coated onion rings were incredibly crunchy, even when brought back to our condo and came with 2 dipping sauces. We can't wait to go back to Maui just to have some food truck shrimp again!

I stopped by here last night with my father for dinner. Maui Shrimp is located in a food truck pod…read morein Kihei. Since it is a food truck, there is not too much to say about it other than it has a touchscreen to order and is split into two concepts. Half the truck is blue for Maui Shrimp and the other half is red for Maui Burgers. For dinner on this evening I went with the sweet chili mango shrimp and added a scoop of rice while my father went with the Makawao burger. The menu described mine as fresh local mango, bell peppers, and sautéed onions caramelized in a sweet chili sauce with an option for hot or mild. My father's was described as Swiss, bacon, onions, mushrooms, and garlic aioli. Our food came out relatively quickly and when I opened the container I loved how colorful the dish looked. Since I was hungry, I dove right in. It ended up being absolutely delicious, mostly because of the sauce. It was super garlicky with a ton of flavor and the mango added the perfect amount of sweetness. There were nine shrimp and they were cooked well with a nice natural sweetness. I also appreciated the bell peppers and onions as I feel like I do not always get enough vegetables while in Hawaii. My dad also really enjoyed his burger and even said unprompted that it was one of the better burgers he has had lately. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. Both my dad and I enjoyed our food and if they bottled that sauce, I would absolutely buy it.

I'd go 3.5 if I could. I'm not mad at it, just wasn't wow'd at all. I was a solo diner - sat at the…read morebad - which was HUGE - like 4 feet wide for some reason It was a Wednesday. All the tables were full of tourist families - it was good vibes, the tables separated by white sheer curtains giving it a little elegance. But there was really terrible cheesey top 40 radio playing which offset everything and was a little distracting for me tbh I got the Crab cake app - it deep fried with lots of filler. Not amazing. There was a lot of mahi on the menu! Their liquor selection was more limited than I'd think - so I skipped a cocktail. I got the Mac crusted mahi - sadly it was flavorless and the sauce was cold. "Vegetables"were 1 piece of bok choy and 1 carrot Grateful the Brownie dessert was the star of the show. Not sure I'd be back but am glad I went.

update 2/26: This…read morewas to be our special "nite out " dinner. And , it was great. Plan to spend, over A C note and no bar for two. BUT, seafood here is over the top, my wife had a white fish like ONO, but too long a name to spell. Over mashed potatoes and grilled veges Mine was Blackened and seared Ahi over sticky rice and asparagus spears. We both had a nice small Caesar. The sushi bar no longer is here. Completely removed and replaced with about a dozen or more tables for four. Really , if you want a treat at sunset , come here. Great service.