We had such a great experience that my granddaughter insisted on coming back a second time for breakfast. She love the Kaanapali Omelette. Eric was our server on our second visit and he was great! He kept checking on us to make sure that we enjoyed our food and had a good experience. He was actually the bartender, but was great as our waiter too! read more

On a beautiful Sunday morning, this spot was the perfect place to start the day--no wait, clean surroundings, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. I ordered the Castaway Eggs Benedict, which came with a generous piece of spiral ham that had a rich, delicious smoked flavor. Everything was well-prepared and satisfying. Kat, our server, truly stood out. She was attentive without being overbearing, friendly, and very professional throughout the meal. Her service made the experience even better. Definitely a place I'd return to for a laid-back and enjoyable brunch. read more

Castaway Cafe - American Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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Castaway Cafe in Lahaina was such a beautiful dining experience and definitely one of the highlights of our trip. First off, the setting is absolutely breathtaking. Being able to sit right by the water and watch whales from our table was unreal -- one of those moments you just can't plan, and it made the whole experience feel extra special. The service was top notch from start to finish. Everyone was warm, attentive, and really made us feel taken care of without being overbearing. For food, I had the short rib loco moco, which was rich, flavorful, and super satisfying. My husband went with the traditional loco moco, and my son had the short rib benedict -- both were really good and full of flavor. The kids had the pancakes and had zero complaints (which is always a win) That said, I would absolutely come back. Between the incredible views, whale watching, and amazing service, it's 100% worth the visit. read more

Castaway Cafe - Mahi Mahi Castaway Cobb - American Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Price- affordable (for the area) We had Eggs Benedict and it was fantastic. The home style red potatoes are cooked to perfecting and kinda rustic. The ham (on the benidict) was thick and meaty. The hollandaise sauce was thick and flavorful, eggs cooked perfectly. The people next to us had a breakfast burrito and it was big enough for 2 people. Overall I would return for another breakfast. read more

Castaway Cafe - Breakfast menu - American Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

This was one of our favorite places to have breakfast on our trip. Paniolo Breakfast 2 eggs any style; choice of bacon, link sausage, spam or portuguese sausage; choice of roasted potatoes or white rice; choice of toast . Spam was delicious. It was sliced then and heated to perfection. Macadamia nut pancakes were delicious. Pancakes were served in a generous portion almost could not finish. Crabcakes egg Benedict were super rich and filling. Love the potatoes served with breakfast. Plenty of potatoes came with your breakfast. They were small potatoes cut in half. To eat them you had to cut them in half again they were great. The views of the other islands and the ocean was amazing. read more

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I've been going to Castaway Cafe for years and I can't believe I've never written a review. They are located in the Maui Ka'anapali Villas area. If you are lucky enough to sit on the ocean facing patio, you'll enjoy stunning views with amazing food and friendly service to match. I wanted to try something different so we went with the Kamehameha omelet and the Homemade Sweet Bread French Toast. My usual order is their Loco Moco and it's amazing! read more

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This review is long overdue! In our recent travels to Mauí, we found some pretty amazing brunch spots. Castaway Cafe is a hidden gem located in the Mauí Kaanapali Villas. It is a casual, beachfront restaurant that serves some of the best brunch food and cocktails on the island. Like most brunch spots in Hawaii, they're known for their classic Hawaiian dishes, like loco moco, fish tacos and fresh seafood. I am more of a hearty breakfast eater, so I settled for their portuguese sausage, eggs, potatoes and toast. My family enjoyed the banana pineapple pancakes and fresh fruit. But the real highlight of our dining experience was the banana bread! That is an absolute must! Overall, service was great, and the prices were reasonable! The open air atmosphere makes for a wonderful place to have brunch with your family! We will definitely be back! read more

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If you are up on the northwest side and are looking for drinks and something to go with it try castaway. It's just a short walk from airport beach. Sit outside and you can enjoy sunset views and watch the whales in the channel. Also enjoy spectacular views of molokai and Lanai. They mostly serve fresh fish, burgers, tacos and salads. Good stuff that goes with a day on the beach. Recommend. read more

Best mahi tacos! I opted to not have pico and cilantro salsa as I'm not a fan but these mahi tacos did not need them. So flavorful and delicious! My husband got the short rib loco moco and he raved about it. The chips were homemade. Beautiful views and great hospitality from the staff. We even had a bird sing to us from the tree above. We will definitely go back while at that beach. So good!! read more

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Amazing locomoco with short ribs and the pork and cabbage! really chill spot. Two whales were playing nearby. spouting and breaching. Even the staff were engrossed! Staff is very friendly and great service! read more

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The view was exceptional, the restaurant itself needs a little TLC. the waiter we had was attentive and friendly. The food was just ok. I had the short rib with mashed potatoes and carrots. The Demi glaze was really good and super flavorful. The short rib was tender but lacked flavor and was a bit fatty. My sister had the half chicken and she said that was good. My husband had the stir fry with chicken and it looked plain. Not to sure I would go back to this spot. read more

Castaway Cafe - Braised Short Ribs - American Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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Good place for breakfast. It's located inside a hotel property. Not noticeable from the parking lot. It requires a good 150 yard walk in. Nice atmosphere here. We had coffee and the wife had avocado toast. She said it was good. I had the eggs bennedict. It was good. Definitely recommend for the food and the atmosphere. read more

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This is a surprise little restaurant right on the water. Looks like it's been there for awhile, so it gave us a bit of an old school look. Definitely not flashy or loud. Just a great place to have lunch or dinner in a calm environment. We sat out doors and watched the sunset. Beautiful place to be! It wasn't very busy, so our waitress was very attentive to our needs (not that we are generally needy). Our party of four had two fish & chips and the other two, the fish of the day, a lovely Butterfish. I've never had it or even heard of it, but it was the BEST! The sauce over the fish just enhanced the flavors. Overall highly recommended for a nice dinner in a quiet space. read more

Castaway Cafe - Outdoor dining during sunset. - American Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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The place has amazing views! Service was also great! They served the food in a matter of 5-10 mins. The food I would say is a 4/10 if you're looking for local authentic food. The coffee is a basic diner coffee. We got the eggs Benedict and it was okay. I also got the "local plate" but the Portuguese sausage seemed like it had been sitting for some time. It wasn't fresh which makes sense given the time they delivered and the amount of people who eating. We also ordered the macadamia nut pancake and it wasn't as tasty as I thought it would. I'd give the pancake a 3/10. The biggest frustration is if you're just coming here for breakfast and you just follow Yelp provided address as Apple Maps led us to Royal Lahaina which isn't where you park. You should put Maui Ka'anapali Villas and ask for a parking ticket. Will likely not come back for the food for sure. read more

We really loved this little hidden gem! We dined for breakfast, but they do lunch and dinner until 8 pm. Sweet spot with ample seating, excellent service from server Jamie, and the entire team. Coffee was delicious, as was the house special Banana Bread with liliokoa butter. I loved my Short Rib Benedict substituted fruit instead of the delicious potatoes. My wife was very happy with her massive Breakfast Burrito. We will definitely return whenever possible. read more

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It was fine. The view is amazing. You are literally 75 feet from the Pacific! Food was ok. Service and drinks were very good! We'd probably go back, but we had better meals other places. read more

We are staying here at the Aston Maui kaanapali villas and decided to come here for lunch. We ordered: Short rib loco moco -- definitely the best dish . Beef is so tender and the gravy was delicious! Mahi mahi Cobb salad -- mahi mahi was a bit dry but overall good. Castaway burger -- with jalapeño and bacon. Delicious! Kahlua pork and cabbage -- pork was tender but a bit salty and greasy. Waitress was super friendly and fun and every one was very friendly. read more

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One of our favorite places we visit every year. Beautiful sunsets and wonderful food. read more

Castaway Cafe - Beautiful setting - always our go to every year - American Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Mahi tacos done perfectly- gentle grill marks, tender and moist, exactly right. Corn tortillas also gently grilled, hot with a little texture, they don't fall apart when you pick up these juicy tacos by hand. The salsa is simple amazing too. We recommend ordering the side salad too, one order of tacos (three) and the side salad was enough for the two of us. It's hard to find, literally no signage. You must park where hotel permits are not required, and walk past the hotel lobby to find the path to the beach, past the pools. read more

Castaway Cafe - View from our table, sound of the surf and nice breeze in the shade. - American Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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Food and service was good, not great. Kamehameha omelette was ok. Was excited for huevos rancheros and that was ok as well. The kalua pork had good flavor, but the salsa that covered the dish tasted like cheap plain salsa. Not bad, just ok. There weren't seats available by the ocean so we sat inside. It was a good islander vibe. read more

The ambiance is nice with indoor and outdoor seating with views of the ocean. Service was super quick and the bloody mary was tasty. Food: Kamehameha Omelet: 8/10. Lots of food with potatoes and choice of toast but not as much filling to the egg ratio of the big omelet. Huevos Rancheros: 7/10. The ranchero sauce was more watery than I like and the beans were not refried and many were a little to el dente. The eggs, however, were perfectly over medium and there was so much Kalua pork I couldn't eat it all. The menu is varied and the location Is awesome so I look forward to going back and trying an eggs benedict. read more

I stayed in the Aston resort that this cafe is part of, and came down one morning expecting a usual hotel breakfast. But to my pleasant surprise the quality of the food is way beyond my expectations. The loco moco has a burger steak that is extremely juicy and flavorful of natural beef - it reminded me of the higher quality Japanese equivalent burger steak with eggs dish. The short ribs on the eggs benedict are so juicy, tender and flavorful. The mai tai is made well and is one of the better mai tais I had in the trip. Sitting towards the back terrace you also have a pleasant partial ocean view with a garden in front. Definitely recommending this place for breakfast if you live close to the area! read more

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This place was awesome! They had great and kind service. Tasty, delicious, and many options of food. If you sit outside you have a great view of the ocean and beautiful green scenery. Seriously a hidden gem. read more

Castaway Cafe - This was the view while eating breakfast. - American Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

OK, first thing to know is if you aren't familiar with the area, this place is darn near impossible to find. The sign on the road that lists it takes you to a random parking lot that is so far removed, you'll be walking around in circles (or driving) for awhile trying to find it. If you face the main hotel/apartment/condo that's at the end of the road (with the U-shaped drive through in front of you) you need to walk right, towards the ocean and behind the property. There are two reserved spots (taken so we didn't see the signs) and it's all permit parking. I went into the hotel place and the lady there said that no one actually checks the permits, but gave us a pass to put in our window anyway--so take that for what it's worth. I'd rather have a pass than have a rental car towed, so that's my advice--get one just in case. So, now then, when we arrived it wasn't very busy, and we were asked if we were there for the live music or the sunset. We were there for the sunset, and were seated outside on the deck area. Pretty view. Our server was great. Very helpful and friendly. She even gave the wife advice on a local "greenery" shop. I got the Ahi, market price was 52 I believe. Wife got fish n chips. Her fish was good, she enjoyed it, though thought the portion was small--3 strips, but smaller than most strips from other locations. She said the fries were good as well. She enjoyed the tartar sauce, not sweet. The Ahi was good. You don't get a ton, and it's pricey, but it was our first night and I wanted some fresh fish. They seared it perfectly, with a delicious crust on it. The jalapeno mashed potatoes had a good pepper flavor to them--not spicy--but needed a bit of salt. In contrast the asparagus was fairly salty, but still good. If you like ahi, this was a great dish, but you do pay. DRINKS: Wife got the Lava Flow, a frozen blended drink. She said it was really good, sweet obviously. When I tasted hers, it had zero alcohol flavor--which is what she likes. I had the good old Mai Tai and it was perfectly floated and when mixed a great blend of flavors. Great view, sunset, service, food. read more

We went for lunch at castaway - we got kalua pork plate (rate it a 6/10, kind of greasy but it was fine nothing to cry home about), the fish tacos were really good like 8/10, and the poke same thing it was fine! The truffle fries were bomb tho like 8/10!! Service was fine! Ambiance was fine too! read more

Castaway Cafe - Kalua Pork and Truffle Fries - American Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Delicious food and a gorgeous view, really doesn't get any better than this. We stopped by castaway cafe for breakfast and was lucky enough to get a table outside on the patio. They don't take reservations so be sure to come early if you want to sit outside. It's definitely worth it. read more

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A great place for breakfast during our beach walks. We love the food and it's a perfect break / reward to end our hot girl walk! read more

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The pina coladas are the best on the island. The Ahi poke with quacamoli was delicious. Great view of the ocean from the patio. The burger is a great choice. read more

Castaway Cafe - From the patio - American Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Such a cute little cafe overlooking the ocean. We saw lots of whales just from our table. The service was great and the food was delicious. We went for lunch and all really enjoyed our food. What we got: Loco Moco- 10/10 Short Rib Loco Moco- 10/10 Castaway Fish Tacos- 10/10 Cajun Chicken Sandwich- 9/10 Kaanapali Cheeseburger- 8/10 read more

Get the short rib loco moco. It's soooooo good! Service is great. Came twice during our trip. Hubby enjoyed his omelet. First time there was a line but next time we got lucky. Their iced tea is delicious too read more

Yesss please! So yummy! I loved eating here! Stayed at another hotel so parking is a little troublesome to deal with but otherwise this place is great! I'm so here for this! read more

Castaway Cafe - Castaway Eggs Benedict - American Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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One of my favorite breakfast/brunch spots on Maui! If you like Loco Moco, try one of their variations. We did, and shared, of course. Nice portions. Outdoor seating with the best view, too. Attentive service from start to finish. I only wish the seating was a tad more comfortable. read more

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Castaway cafe serves up excellent food for breakfast and dinner. They do get busy in the opening time 8am. read more

We came on a weekday morning and waited a few minutes to be acknowledged and seated even though there were plenty of seats. Our servers were a character and very nice and helpful. We learned that we could get a single paradise pancake instead of a full order which ended up being the perfect amount. Only wished that they put the macadamia nut directly into the pancake batter instead of only on top. The haupia syrup with the pineapple paired nicely. The loco moco was also very tasty with eggs that were made to order. The view from our seats was also nice. Parking could be a little tricky but we found out that you can go into the hotel and ask for a pass to park for 2 hrs. read more

Castaway Cafe - Single paradise pancake - American Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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Cute little restaurant. It's located right by the ocean so you get a beautiful view of the sunset. We were seated right away and our server was very attentive to all of our needs. As for the food itself, it was decently good. My burger was very tasty and very well prepared, but it was missing something. The fish and chips's crispy battered crust helped hide the strong ocean taste, but it was still there. All in all, I'm glad we stopped by to try, and I'll make sure to make it to breakfast next time. read more

Castaway Cafe - Paradise Burger, Island Fish & Chips - American Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

I really wanted to love Castaway Cafe. The ambiance and location are absolutely its strongest assets it's a great place to sit, relax, and enjoy the setting. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the price point. The nachos were the biggest letdown. The cheese was clearly canned or jarred, the jalapeños tasted straight from a jar, and the pork was dry. For $22, we expected something fresh and thoughtfully prepared not something that felt thrown together. To make matters worse, it left us feeling sick afterward. The fish and chips were under-seasoned and appeared to be fried in old oil. They came out so dark brown they looked like tree limbs. Crisp is one thing this was something else entirely. Not burnt, but dirty tasting oil. The ceviche was the only dish that came close to being enjoyable. It had decent flavor, but even that was paired with "house-made" chips that were clearly not house-made. The one true highlight of the experience was our server. She was an absolute gem warm, attentive, and genuinely kind. I believe she mentioned she was from Argentina, and she was the best part of the night. I wish I remembered her name so I could give her the credit she deserves. Overall, the view and atmosphere can't carry the food quality or justify the prices. There are better places to spend your money. read more

First time at Castaway Cafe. The service was friendly but not the most attentive--our waitress forgot a coffee we ordered and never came back to refill our water. Now let's get to the food. The loco moco was a hit, and the braised short rib Benedict was solid. The waitress mentioned the avocado toast was filling, but for $18, it was underwhelming--just one piece of toast with an overcooked egg. If you're looking for a decent breakfast, this is a good spot, especially if you get lucky with one of the few tables that have beach views. Tasty: 7/10 Service: 5/10 Will I come back: No Picture: Breakfast menu, breakfast drink menu, Loco Moco, Avocado Toast, and Short Rib Benedict read more

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Fish tacos- 3 tacos made With mahi-Marian's corn tortillas. We sat out by the beach. Perfect ambiance for a lovely lunch and cocktails. read more

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Castaway Cafe absolutely crushed it. I ordered the short rib loco moco and I'm not exaggerating when I say it was incredible. The short rib was tender, packed with flavor, and cooked perfectly -- the kind that falls apart in the best way. The gravy was rich and savory, the rice was on point, and the egg tied everything together like a masterpiece. Portion size was solid, food came out hot and fresh, and the whole meal just hit exactly right. If you're thinking about trying it, get the short rib loco moco. No regrets. Definitely coming back. read more

Great atmosphere, beautiful location for the early evening. Of all things, the chicken wings were amazing. My husband got the Cobb salad with Mahi Mahi which was great. Only disappointment was the pot stickers, rubbery and from the freezer. Service was attentive and friendly. Decent drinks. read more

Castaway Cafe - The view - American Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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