One of the best pizzas and hamburgers we've ever had. Service was outstanding. Being able to go…read moreright off the beach to a high quality restaurant makes this a must-go place. Great food, service, and atmosphere!

We haven't been back to Maui since 2021 (preoccupied with soccer-themed vacations)…read more We order the Monkeypod Mai Tai, Ube Rey, Poke Mixed Plate, Seared Ahi Steak, Organic Macadamia Nut Crusted Fresh Fish, Strawberry Cream Pie, and Chocolate Cream Pie. There are two locations, so pay attention to which one you're making reservations for.

Delicious! A place that's worth the price in Maui! One of our favorite places we ate at on the…read moreisland (and we went to Mama's Fish House)! The meal was filling, portions were large and I liked that you can pick different flavors for the fish of your choice. Mine was a tad undercooked and the kitchen was able to cook it more for me. Service was good, they clean up the tables after you.

First, let me say that I've been to the location in Waikiki, the former location in Lahaina , and…read morethis one, now twice. The vibe is very different in this one, simply because it's very small with just a communal seating area. We took our food to go. We called ahead and it took about 10 or 15 minutes for it to be ready. This ended up being a wise move because they were really crowded. Service was quick and friendly. As always the food was delicious. The fresh catch plate is our standard. I had the ono and DH had the mahi. Sadly, mine was a tad bit overcooked. Truly one of the best places to get FRESH seafood on the island! Highly recommend!

My all-time favorite restaurant!! I've lived in LA and have been to Japan a few times, so I've…read moredefinitely been spoiled when it comes to sushi, but nothing compares to Oao. Every time I'm in Maui, this is a MUST. We did the omakase experience for my birthday dinner and it was incredible. 100% worth the price. Every piece of fish was so fresh and literally melted in your mouth. Even the cooked dishes like the miso black cod and A5 Wagyu were amazing. We sat at the sushi bar this time and loved it! The sushi chef was so sweet, the waiters hv the best personalities, and the food comes out surprisingly fast. If it's your first time, get a Mai Tai! All of the nigiri is incredible, but my favorites are the otoro, hamachi with chili oil, and salmon. SAVE ROOM FOR DESSERT. The matcha panna cotta is sooo good and 'not too sweet' lol, which is probably the best compliment an Asian person can give a dessert The ube dessert is amazing too. I recommend Oao to everyone who visits Maui and it never disappoints!

We come to Maui often, so we've had the chance to eat at a lot of the island's restaurants over the…read moreyears. We have a pretty good feel for what's out there, and this place truly stands out. From the moment we walked in, Dwayne made us feel like family. His hospitality was genuine, attentive, and really elevated the entire experience. The food was incredible. Every dish was fresh, beautifully prepared, and packed with flavor. As crazy as it may sound, I honestly think the sushi here is better than Nobu. That's a bold statement, but this place earned it. And the chicken wings... wow. I don't know what they're do back there, but they are absolutely addictive. I could legitimately eat four dozen of them. Crispy, flavorful, and some of the best wings I've ever had--at a sushi restaurant, no less. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and exactly what you hope to find while on vacation. We only wish we had a restaurant like this back home in Las Vegas. This has officially become a must-visit every time we're in Maui. We can't wait to come back on our next vacation.

Maui is just an absolute amazing place to be! Tons of food scenery and great hospitality! If you…read morehave the pleasure to stop at this amazing restaurant dont let anything stop you from walking in and enjoying some of the best food and service in Maui. Robbie our host top notch! Everything was fantastic every last bite and every last sip!!!

Located in The Shops at Wailea, the Aurum Maui restaurant has an elegant casual vibe with its…read moreupscale features and seating configuration. Service was spot on as our server, Matthew, kept a watchful eye on our table and needs, yet did not approach or interrupt us continually unless a plate was to be cleared off or to top off our drinks. We enjoyed their Paniolo Smash Burger, the Lobster Toast, along with an order of the delicious Mediterranean Meatballs. The Paniolo Smash Burger has two char-grilled patties of local beef topped with caramelized Maui onions, bacon and a slice of American cheese (we ordered their "burger sauce" on-the-side). The char flavor help define that "extra taste" on the burger -- Fries or Loaded Fries are available for an add-on. The Lobster Toast was served on focaccia lightly toasted bread, which was topped with a decent amount of lobster meat mixed with a milky -almost too much so- shaved fennel and whipped avocado salad. The portion was decent as an appetizer or for a light-eater's meal. The Mediterranean Meatballs was another delicious appetizer-size portion of three savory meatballs consisting of local pork & beef with a few spices. The underlying sauce of lemon yogurt with a hint of mint harissa made the dish sing. Delicious. Aurum Maui is a relatively newish eatery (July 2025) at the Shops of Wailea, and we hope they continue to thrive. As the restaurant got busier, the noise level rose considerably. The decor & layout are quite pleasant, but management should look for way to lower the noise level by adding some softscaping - but we enjoyed our dining experience here.

Food was presentable taste was alright. Service was quick…read moreexcellent with a smile Ambiance pleasant open air Restrooms yes Steps to enter no wheelchair access seen No reservations needed

Ask yourself -- On vacation and dont want to wake up super early to get in a crazy breakfast line?…read moreThen this place hits the spot. Breakfast goes to 2:30 for my later birds or chickens. Including myself. How it works: Get in line, scan menu, order more than your eyes can handle (lol), find a table with your number and in a short while your food is out and ready to take you to food comaland. Get your drinks by the bar. Sodas, ice teas etc The vibe is really chill. Great for big families as there is plenty of seating indoor and outdoor. There's also a lot of parking as it is in a big plaza. Listen, I will come back again and again no questions so just give the whole menu a try. PRO TIP: Remember to practice Aloha. We are on island time so things move slower than the mainland is used to. Be kind to your servers and dont forget to tip when paying before seating!

Fish and fries, fried well Across the beach, outdoor seats…read moreBest after a swim Will come back -

Maui Fish'n Chips hit the spot and was definitely worth the visit…read more Maui Fish'n Chips is tucked in the corner of a small plaza in Kihei, as most places seem to be. This place has a decent amount of covered seating outside, but no seating inside. The menu is simple, and you order inside. We ordered the Cod Fish with rice, Coconut shrimp, deep fried zucchini, and a side of potato mac salad. The fish and chips were easily the best thing we ate. The fish had outstanding flavor and were battered and fried perfectly. If we only ordered the fish and chips, this place would get an easy 5 stars, no questions asked. Unfortunately, the rest of the food we ate was meh. The coconut shrimp were large and had good coconut flavor, but were overcooked and a little burnt, which altered the overall flavor. But I am guessing if it wasn't burnt, it would have great. I typically love deep fried zucchini, so I was excited to try it here. If didn't meet expectations though (sad face). The zucchini slices were cut very thin, and when deep-fried, I felt like I tasted more of the fried breading than I did the actual zucchini. My wife is a big macaroni and potato salad person, and she was not impressed. She said it had too much mayo and not enough substance.... I was pleased with the service and staff! Everyone that worked there was really nice and helpful. I also appreciate all the seating outside. I also thought it was cool they had a lot of board games for kids to use while we waited for our food. Very unique and solid addition! This place gets a solid 4 stars. If they made little tweaks to the rest of their side dishes, this place could easily be one of the better places to eat in Maui.

Food ambiance service through the roof causal and classy . Food is amazing definitely spot you dont…read morewant to miss

Fantastic service Smoked fish dip Delicious…read more Calamari the best we ever had! Elevated casual elegance. Love Love!

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.

We had eaten already when we stumbled upon Kitoko, whose name I recognized from while reading. The…read moreowner (?) had his cooking set up outside of the food truck and was preparing the most amazing roast chicken, and curry vegetables. He explained that he made the specials of the day while the regular menu was made inside the food truck. We were too full however tempted, and decided to go watch the sunset. But afterwards we wandered back to share a dish, and settled upon the beef special since we hadn't had any all trip. We had the smoked maminha tri-tip steak, Okinawa purple sweet potato, grilled maui onion and broccolini. Beautifully plated on real plates and silverware. No comparison to the so many common $21 food truck entrees and cost just a little more. The owner also is very sociable and enjoys talking about this food in a variety of languages with passers by and customers. On the far end from main entrance to the Kihei Food Oasis, or right at the other entrance, depending on how you enter. I wish we had found it earlier or we would have eaten there more than once!

lilikoi meringue tart ($10) - perfect tart to me actually…read more - usually sour flavors like these tend to be too sweet as the baker attempts to compensate the sourness, but that highkey backfires because when the dessert is too sweet and sour i end up hating it - this one however was just right; not too sweet and it's got just enough crust to pair with the lilikoi braised beef loco moco - an elevated take on loco moco that made me realize a simple dish can actually be impressive - the immaculate presentation was one thing but the flavor and texture exceeded my expectations for how a loco moco can taste - the crispy rice was nicely charred; not too burnt; usually charred items taste overdone and burnt but this had a nice note to it; wish it was crispier though but it might be because we were waiting for ages for the rest of the dish - braised beef was extremely tender - sauce was great but i wish it was a bit thicker and less liquidy - the pickled veggies were pretty well made too; they were lacking some kick and brightening flavor but the quality is there shrimp kauai - the shrimp was so juicy and the sauce well done; so fresh it was naturally sweet - the head was golden too, filled with natural sweetness -flavor on point; i had nothing else to say about this dish other than it was near perfect - same comment on the pickled veggies here as above rating: 4.5/5 - every dish was well done; not perfect and can improve but i was already well satisfied - the flavor, texture, and portion made the meal so worth... probably the most affordable food we've had on this island given the quality and care they put into each dish - it operates as a food truck within this zen buddha looking garden - very cute at night with fairy lights, plants, and other decor - highly recommend - service was kind and friendly but it took a long while for the food to be ready; makes sense though given how elaborate their dishes looked! IG: @nom.noms.only

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.