Amazing food, excellent service, and a wonderful experience! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. read more

We ordered takeout from this restaurant and had a great experience! The food was fresh, flavorful, and packaged well for takeout. Everything was prepared nicely and still tasted great when we got home. The staff was friendly and our order was ready on time. Overall, we were really happy with our meal and would definitely order from here again! read more

Everything was great Always come here every time , best breakfast and fun times on the west side

Cute cafe located in a nice area of Lahaina! The star of the meal was their banana bread and lilikoi butter it was perfectly sweet with the tartness of the lilikoi. My meal I not was the huevos rancheros which was a hearty meal that tasted good and kept me full for the rest of the day. My brother buoyed the loco moco as well! read more

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We walked here for breakfast with a group of 10 and were able to get a table outside together. The setting outside is nice and you can see the beach/ocean. You can not make reservations so we went closer to when they opened. This is a casual restaurant which is the vibe we were looking for to start the morning. Our waiter was newer and wasn't able to answer a lot of our questions. He was friendly and attentive. One person in our group has celiac's and he said there was no gluten in the dish she ordered and then brought her a dish with gluten. I wish they had a gluten free menu or a menu that labeled which dishes are or could be gluten free. Besides that hiccup we all enjoyed our meals. They have a keiki menu for the kids. The food was good and there were a lot of great options on the menu. Overall rating would be 3.75. read more

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Went to Castaway Cafe right when it opened at 8am. The parking situation is pretty confusing as most of the parking belongs to the nearby hotel (tow away zone) and there isn't any clear signage for restaurant parking. After some back and forth with the restaurant staff we learned that the lot closest to the restaurant is okay to park. As As we got in early we managed to snag a table overlooking the beach which was gorgeous. We got the Castaway Eggs Benedict and Kalua Pork Huevos Rancheros. The eggs Benedict was disappointing - the hollandaise sauce lacked flavor and the side of potato wedges that came with it were clearly a day old and inedible. The Huevos Rancheros had more flavor and was better than the Benedict. While the service was quick and the serving staff were friendly, I have to give it a 3 stars because of the disappointing quality of the food and the confusing situation with the parking. read more

This was our first stop after checking into the hotel. Views of the ocean are great. They seat those tables first. We ate here twice - both as lunch. We ordered the Ahi Poke and chips which comes with Avocado. Decent size. A good appetizer. I also had the castaway fish sandwich. It's cajun grilled mahi mahi. Good size. Tasted great. The cajun was more of a hint and didn't dominate the flavor. We had some drinks as we sat at the pool. A bit slow on that end. They only staff one bartender so the line can get long for drinks most of the time. Waiter was very social and nice. Nice guy. read more

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THIS PLACE DOES NOT HAVE HAPPY HOUR From other reviews it looks like it used to - but it does not anymore. I tried to call to confirm, but was met with an AI operator (who could not give any info on happy hour), when I asked to be transferred to the restaurant, the call was ended by the AI. This happened twice before I stopped calling. Otherwise the restaurant was pretty nice. Great Oceanside view and ambiance. Drinks and fish tacos were pretty standard, no complaints. Service was quick and attentive. read more

Castaway Cafe - Castaway Fish Tacos (blackened) - American Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Beachfront beautiful location- open air and ocean views. Moco Loco was good- Maui classic. Paradise pancakes were good but could use some finesse- cooking pancakes longer for crispy golden edges or incorporating the nuts and fruit in the batter would have made the difference- we're still delicious. Service was attentive and friendly and ambiance was cute and quaint. read more

Castaway Cafe - Paradise Pancakes - American Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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The food is amazing and the service is top notch! Best thing of all are the views and you can't have those views without a little sunset drink read more

Castaway Cafe - 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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We came here for happy hour, but surprise to us, they don't have a happy hour. We had one drink and an appetizer. The chicken dumplings. Very plain tasting and cold. I ate parts of them since I was very hungry. The atmosphere is fun and the views can be nice with beach adjacent to the place. read more

Castaway Cafe - My hubby enjoying the view. - American Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

The line here was hella long and out the door. I know many love this place but I thought it was just OK. I'll say though the hostess was very friendly and welcoming, like she loves her job. I got the short rib loco moco. Presentation wasn't the best, it looked dumped on the plate, but everything was pretty good flavor wise except the rice, it was hard as a rock and hubby agreed. I let the server know and she took my plate away. I wish she would've left it and just brought me a side of new rice. It took a while though for me to get my new plate so I sat there w/o food for a while. By the time I got my food, hubby was done w/his. Also our server hardly checked on us and I had to ask other servers if they could go get our server. water refills were scarce, hard to come by, again, the server. I think also b/c where were sat, it wasn't in a good spot. Don't see myself coming back here though as there's plenty other breakfast places in Maui. read more

Great quick place to eat or grab food/drinks to-go when at the nearby beach. Service was great and to go orders were pretty quick. It was a little tricky finding this place if you are coming from the beach area but there was plenty of people around to ask how to get there. Would absolutely come back! read more

Castaway Cafe - To go Mai Tais - American Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

The food tasted amazing, service was quick, and filling. The ambiance was perfect for a staycation, outdoors under a shaded gazebo. This is an easy 10/10 spot in Ka'anapali. read more

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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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

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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We wanted to get a quick brunch. So, we decided to check out this place. The place was decent, and right of the water. The food on the other hand, not so much. They were all just ok. I ordered an omelette, and W ordered a bfast burrito. Nothing stood out for either one of us. read more

Came for breakfast and hung out at the bar for a few hours. Rikki tending the bar was so friendly and fun to talk to. Absolutely loved hanging out with her and the others surrounding the bar. My eggs Benedict was really good but could have came out warmer. I was having too much fun chatting with everyone at the bar that I wasn't going to bother mentioning it. Great view if you sit at a table close to the water. Enjoyed the mimosas and mai-tais. I'll be back! read more

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We are staying at the facility where this place is located. Solid dinner/ lunch choice. Menu is not overly large but has variety. We have eaten a couple times. Fish tacos, which were very good (fish and accouterments) - grilled versus the mushy/ heavy beer batter that everyone else uses. Fresh and tasty! Potstickers solid, coconut shrimp were also pretty good. Domestic bottle beers are only $7 - that's the same price as home. Go to other places within a mile and it is a minimum of $10 and likely closer to $12. Good deals and service at bar is efficient. Wile near the beach, it is more of a pool side bar/restaurant and sits away from the beach, not much of a view from patio or bar. read more

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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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

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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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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

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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Great little hidden gem. Ocean front eatery that's actually the poolside restaurant at the Ka'anapali Beach Villas by Aston. Big grassy area to run around that butts up against a narrow beach. Fantastic views! If you are staying at the Sheraton and other resorts off the parkway, this very close and an easy to get to. You park in the main lot then walk about 40 yards to the restaurant. We had the coconut shrimp (which is dairy free) the castaway burger and some spring rolls. Fun experience if you are ready to take a break from the high resort prices. read more

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This was one of our favorite meals on our 10 days in Maui. The view service and food was so good. The chocolate cake for dessert was amazing too. I can't wait to go again 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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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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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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Pretty restaurant, had fish and chips okay ..................................... Had better at other places .......

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

The macadamia nut pancakes were delicious! Our server was attentive and sweet, the views were pretty, and the ambiance was relaxed and welcoming. We love this place! read more

This was one of the best beachside dining experiences I've experienced. The atmosphere was chill and service was very friendly and attentive. And the food was perfectly prepared. I ordered the Ahi Poke, which had a nice Asian flair, and the Short Rib Poco Moco was a very tasty comfort dish without the grease. read more

Great location. Good portions. Easy walk from Westin Ocean Villas. Everything we ordered was tasty- French toast, pancakes, eggs Benedict

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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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

Very disappointed! Castaway had been our favorite. This time, the food and drinks were not nearly as good. I started with a bloody mary. It tasted watered down. Very little vodka or seasonings. I had to add tabasco and pepper at our table. My wife had the huevos rancheros and said that the dish lacked flavor in comparison to the last time we visited. I had the short rib loco moco. I should have sent the dish back because the egg whites were very runny. The gravy was good but they skimped on the short rib. We usually visit several times for breakfast, lunch or dinner on our annual Maui trip but not this time. Doubtful that we will back next trip either. The quality is just not the same. read more