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A photo of Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea restaurant
1. Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea
4.7
Exceptional(10344)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Wailea
Booked 165 times today
Aloha, we are open daily from 11:00am to 10:00pm, with our last seating available at 9:45pm. We accept reservations & reserve a large amount of space for walk-ins. If your desired reservation is not available, please join our waitlist in person daily. Happy Hour is available daily from 3:30pm-5:00pm (excluding select holidays). Our chef driven concept is led by the classically trained, award winning chef, Peter Merriman. Peter is a culinary pioneer and one of the founders of Hawaii Regional Cuisine. He has always been inspired by the people and products around him and this spirit has lead the movement to look at food in Hawaii in a new light. Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman embraces this passion! Each item on the menu demonstrates our commitment to craft and showcases high quality, socially conscious ingredients, creative preparations, and perfect execution.
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2. Humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa
4.5
Awesome(693)
Price: Very Expensive
• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Wailea
Booked 98 times today
Grand Wailea’s signature seafood and steakhouse restaurant has been completely refreshed with a new concept and gourmet gastronomic approach. Set amid an idyllic beachfront lagoon and featuring stunning Pacific views, our award-winning restaurant is an unforgettable dining experience defined by freshness, creativity, and taste.
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3. MATTEO'S OSTERIA
4.8
Exceptional(4550)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Wailea
Booked 22 times today
Matteo’s Osteria is Italian Soulfood in the heart of Wailea located at The Wailea Town Center. As the 2016 ‘Aipono Award winner for Best Italian Food on Maui, 2020 & 2022 Aipono Silver Award Best Italian we invite you to savor our locally-sourced ingredients, fresh-made pastas, local caught fish and scrumptious entrées. Our traditional style comes from the influence of award-winning Best Chef on Maui, Matteo Mistura, born and raised in Liguria, Italy. If you enjoy a truly unique family-style dining experience, we ask you to come for our friendly, attentive staff and tour the world through a bottle of wine from our extensive wine list and regional cuisine. Grazie mille!
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4. Haliimaile General Store
4.8
Exceptional(5760)
Price: Expensive
• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Makawao
Booked 39 times today
Our famous restaurant in Upcountry is a must see for anyone visiting Maui!As seen frequently on The Food Network.Come and experience the renowned Hawaiian hospitality and aloha spirit of Maui at Hali’imaile General Store. With a hundred-year history and over three decades of providing delicious meals to both Upcountry Maui locals and visitors, our restaurant in Hali’imaile is a must-see for anyone visiting Maui. Join us for a taste of the island’s finest cuisine and an opportunity to uncover a piece of Maui’s rich history at our conveniently located restaurant near the town of Makawao and on the road to and from Haleakalā National Park.Farm-to-table is not a new concept to us! Our restaurant has been promoting and featuring locally sourced produce, seafood, meats and products since 1988. Our dishes are a unique blend of fresh Hawaiian food, local Asian influences and modern preparations.
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5. Lineage Maui
4.8
Exceptional(2127)
Price: Very Expensive
• Asian • Wailea
Booked 38 times today
Nestled in the Shops of Wailea offering a true "foodie" experience, Lineage delights guests from around the globe and locals alike. Reservation phone line opens at 2pm daily (808)879-8800. Please include in your guest count: infants, toddlers and children.While we do our best to accommodate special requests, we cannot make any guarantees. Maximum of 2 split checks per reservation.15-minute late grace period from reservation time, if you are more than 15 minutes late, your reservation will be cancelled.Credit card is required to hold reservations of 7 or more.Cancellation Policy: $25 pp fee for cancellation or decrease in guest count within 24 hrs of reservation.Walk-ins: We welcome walk-ins if and when tables are availableOpen Monday through Saturday from 5 PM to 9 PM. Closed Sunday. Mahalo!
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6. Le Bazaar Maui
5.0
Exceptional(96)
Price: Very Expensive
• Moroccan • Kihei
Booked 8 times today
Welcome to our cozy and romantic retreat, inspired by the rich culture of Morocco. Here, we invite you to embrace the Moroccan way of life, starting with a traditional welcome: dressing in authentic Moroccan attire, an option for those who wish to fully immerse themselves in the experience. Begin your meal with the refreshing ritual of washing your hands with scented orange blossom water, setting the tone for a night of fun, relaxation and culinary exploration.With live belly dancing performances gracing our dining room daily, each seating transforms into a vibrant celebration of Moroccan tradition. The highlight of your visit will be our carefully crafted by chef Christoper Hajji six-course meal, featuring the best of Moroccan cuisine. Each dish is a testament to the intricate flavors and culinary techniques that promise an authentic taste of Moroccan hospitality. We aim to provide not just a meal, but a wonderful and memorable dining experience.
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7. Oao
4.7
Exceptional(868)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Wailea
Booked 34 times today
2nd Anniversary Special! On 11/8/2024 when you walk into Oao you can expect to get HALF-OFF ALL SUSHI! No reservations will be taken on that day it is 1st Come 1st Served! Come celebrate Oao's 2nd Birthday on 11/8!Oao, is Wailea's hottest & newest Sushi Bar & Grill founded by Chef Bernardo Oao Jr. Here we utilize fresh, locally sourced, and authentic ingredients to serve our customers the finest Sushi & Japanese cuisine (with a French Flair) Maui has to offer! Come eat & talk story while dining on our delicious assortment of Fresh Sushi, Juicy Steak, and Delicious Cocktails. Oao at Wailea is NOT a BYOB establishment. Wine & Sake are ok to bring but bear in mind that we charge a $35 Corkage Fee per bottle brought.
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8. Maui Thai Bistro
4.9
Exceptional(932)
Price: Moderate
• Thai • Kihei
Booked 19 times today
Brilliantly innovative Thai cooking on the world's favorite island! Chef Prakong brings her artisan's skills to Maui Thai Bistro, a contemporary (and kitsch-free) Thai restaurant in South Maui. Brilliant lunch fare includes exotic tomyum fried rice, kao mun gai (chicken rice w tangy sauce), kiawe-smoked ribeye fried rice, drunken rice noodles, a truly authentic padthai, and much much more. Dinner features Prakong's artisanal homemade curries with a modern island twist, including to-die-for dishes as macnut short ribs panang, seared ahi choochee, pineapple kua curry, and plenty more.
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9. Makawao Public House
4.7
Exceptional(273)
Price: Expensive
• Gastro Pub • Makawao
Booked 19 times today
Newly opened in the heart of Upcountry in Makawao Town. Join us for fresh, locally inspired fusion cuisine, craft cocktails, draft beer and wine.
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10. Casanova Italian Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1661)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Makawao
Booked 21 times today
Since 1986, Casanova Italian Restaurant is at the heart of the Upcountry Maui lifestyle. From Sunday brunch right into dinner, you may expect the best Italian food on the island (as voted by countless local magazines’ surveys). Fresh salads, pastas, seafood and pizzas from Maui's first wood burning oven are Casanova's signature dishes. Loyal patrons appreciate Casanova's very reasonable prices. In 2017 Open Table diners rated Casanova the Best Italian Restaurant in the State of Hawaii.At the main crossroad of Historic Makawao town, Casanova is a must do experience after a visit to Haleakala National Park.

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  • SHERRIEVIP
    Las Vegas •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    My husband & I dined with clients at Matteo’s. Our table was outside on the covered lanai, the ambiance & temperature were very enjoyable. Michelle, the hostess was exceptionally welcoming & hospitable upon our arrival. Kiana was our server, she was incredible! So friendly, helpful with the menu, she answered questions about recommendations & ingredients in the menu items. She allowed us time to visit with each other & review the menu, her timing was impeccable throughout our meal. The bruschetta al tonno, misto salad, lasagna, monchong fish special & bolognese were all divine. Great wine & drink menu, too! I would highly recommend Matteo’s in Wailea.
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    MATTEO'S OSTERIAPrice: Expensive• Italian• Wailea
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    4.8
  • Maria
    San Francisco Bay Area •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Amazing farm to table food made in house. Absolutely delicious. The potstickers and lobster deviled eggs for sure for appetizer and fresh fish of the day was stunning. Maria was also fabulous in her service and attentiveness. She made great recommendations and made our experience that much better! Highly recommend
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    Monkeypod Kitchen - WaileaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Wailea
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    4.7
  • Chris
    Utah •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Really good food! Little warm for me but not unpleasant. The signature cocktail (Mai tai?) was delicious and they called it a different name and it definitely wasn’t a traditional Mai tai. $180 for 6 of us seemed like a lot but also not unreasonable for Maui. Awesome place to stop for lunch after a pineapple tour across the street.
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    Haliimaile General StorePrice: Expensive• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Makawao
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    4.8
  • Matt
    Portland / Oregon •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Outstanding meal - probably the best food on Maui. Had the Upcountry Salad (so fresh!), fish of the day (Kampachi in a beautiful truffle sauce), lobster pasta (OMG), and the bread pudding for dessert. Would order the exact same but also try the chicken next time.
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    Lineage MauiPrice: Very Expensive• Asian• Wailea
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    4.8
  • AlanVIP
    Virginia •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    We had such a nice anniversary dinner last night! We live on Maui and this was a spot yet to try! Our table was beautiful, full ocean view reflecting off the pond surrounding the restaurant. We loved our little loveseat table, and the food was excellent. We loved the crab cake, the venison lumpia, the ube rolls with lilikoi butter in particular and the banana crème and malasada dessert is a must try too! And we really appreciated the Kamaaina discount. Our server was very attentive too! We will be back.
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    HumuhumunukunukuāpuaʻaPrice: Very Expensive• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Wailea
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    4.5

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