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4.0 (1.4k reviews)
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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
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June 2026 Menu
Madison B.

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!

Castaway Fish Tacos (blackened)
Petey M.

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.

ka'anapali avocado toast
Sara P.

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.

Will P.

Decided to stop in after walking down the resort walkway and glad we did! Beautiful views and solid Hawaiian breakfast options. A really nice and quiet breakfast spot

Crabcake Benedict
Loretta H.

Beautiful spot right on the beach. Went to Castaway Cafe for brunch and then had a wonderful time on the beach. We had great service and great food. Wonderful, beautiful and relaxing

Ocean view
Will R.

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.

Paniolo Breakfast
Larry H.

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.

Paradise Pancakes
Talia F.

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.

My hubby enjoying the view.
Sela G.

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.

To go Mai Tais
Roxanne L.

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!

Portuguese sausage / eggs / toast / potatoes!
Frankie M.

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!

Mahi Mahi Castaway Cobb
Nancie J.

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.

Kamehameha omelet
Pete S.

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!

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Good view and food was good. Not amazing but good! The drink was delicious! Service was great.

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Great location and view. Food was good. Service was ok. The Eggs Benedict was very good.

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Food and view are excellent. Service felt like they wanted you to return. Well worth the visit

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Nice view, quality service, easy parking! The breakfast was tasty, nothing special, but good portions.

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So good! Accommodated our large group and food was great! We really appreciated that!

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Fantastic sunset view! The food was super good and the service was good, too. We ate outside to watch the sunset.

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Do they take reservations?

They are walk in only.

Do they have public parking?

Yes , but only for an hour or so while you eat! They have security driving around

How much are the happy hour drinks?

Right around $7.

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Coco Deck - Happy Hour daily 2-5pm

Coco Deck

4.4(396 reviews)
3.2 mi
•$$
Sports on TV
Outdoor seating

We've, thankfully, enjoyed many visits to Maui over the years and made our first visit to Coco Deck…read moreon this trip. The apps & meals for all 4 in our party were thoroughly enjoyed. My favs were the Coco Crusted Mahi and Queso Tacos w/beef birria. Our server, Koral (with a 'K'), was a highlight for all of us. She is super-engaging, can speak to the food & drink menu items in great detail, and enhanced our visit. Last full day for us in Maui with one more visit to Coco Deck scheduled... it's time to try the Assassin Smash burger!

Went to CoCo Deck on the recommendation of our daughter (she and her husband went there 3 times…read morewhile on vacation last month) and it did NOT disappoint! We were there for happy hour, and had the following: Sweet potato taco - I've never had one in my 69 years, and it won't be my last. The texture of the purple chunks of sweet potato was different, but wonderful. Fish taco - the fish and slaw filling was superb Birria taco - my favorite, with moist birria meat that filled the tortilla Southwest salad - made with romaine (and not organic greens) was excellent. Order a side of dressing, and chicken to make it a full meal. The tacos are street-size but filling, and the beer is cold! Out the door (with tip) for $50, which is a real bargain in Maui. The server was friendly, and quick to point out the 3 levels of heat with the hot sauce...the mango habanero should only be used by the adventurous... You're across the street from the water,but ask to be sat outside on the patio - a cool vibe

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View from the front deck

Captain Jack's Island Grill - New breakfast menu, Country Fried Steak, Huevos Rancheros and Banana Mac Nut French Toast

Captain Jack's Island Grill

4.1(1.3k reviews)
2.6 mi
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Free parking
Family-owned & operated

First off the food is amazing!! It comes out fast and the service is friendly! You get a beautiful…read moreview of the ocean . This was one of my favorite places to eat while in Maui We had a party of 13 of us and at captain jack's they made us feel welcome with no problem. Unlike a lot Of other places here that made us feel like an issue or flat out refused to help us . Even when we tried to make reservations!

My husband and our friends came here one evening for dinner and it did not disappoint!!! Upon…read morewalking in, we were greeted immediately and were seated outdoors in about 5 minutes! IT WAS BEAUTIFUL outside with plentiful seating and a perfect view of the sunset on the beach. I ordered the fish and chips, my husband ordered the hot booty ruben, our friends ordered the ribs and chicken wings. For an appetizer, we got the nachos and man, did it hit the spot! You know how sometimes when you order nachos and they come out soggy? This didn't, it was nice and crunchy and after a beach day, it was just right with the beans, pico, jalapenos, and sour cream. The fish and chips were delicious- the fish was nicely battered with a THICK chunk of fish, not skimpy at all and the ribs were nice and juicy and fell off the bones!! Our favorite was the hot booty ruben sandwich- full of flavor, juicy meat along with the tartness of the sauerkraut! Our least favorite were the chicken wings, it wasn't as juicy as we hoped it was going to be but it was a chunky and at least got us the protein we needed. All in all, we are going to come back again. We all agreed that this was a winner. PS, try their house made Maui mules!! All of us tried it and it was so refreshing, especially with the candied ginger on top! Not only did we come here once, we came back again another night to try other foods!

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Captain Jack's Island Grill - Located by the pool at The Sands of Kahana Resort!

Located by the pool at The Sands of Kahana Resort!

Captain Jack's Island Grill - Sunsets cant be beat

Sunsets cant be beat

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Hula Grill Kaanapali - One beachfront restaurant with two unique areas to enjoy. The casual Barefoot Bar or chef inspired Dining Room.

Hula Grill Kaanapali

3.9(4.8k reviews)
0.9 mi
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We loved Hula Grill so much that we came back for a second dinner during our Maui vacation, and it…read morewas every bit as wonderful the second time! I had the grilled Ono, and it was absolutely delicious, perfectly cooked, tender, flavorful, and beautifully presented. It was one of those meals you're still thinking about afterward. My husband had the Chef's Tasting Menu and loved everything. He started with the seafood potstickers and Caesar salad, followed by the macadamia nut-crusted mahi mahi. The mahi mahi was gorgeous and cooked perfectly, and the macadamia crust made it something special. What we really appreciate about Hula Grill is that it delivers the whole Maui experience: wonderful fresh seafood, beautiful presentation, a relaxed atmosphere, and food that is genuinely memorable. Coming back a second time on the same vacation says a lot when there are so many restaurants to choose from on Maui. Hula Grill has definitely earned a place on our "must return" list. An absolutely fantastic meal and a wonderful way to spend one of our last evenings in Maui. Highly recommend, especially the fresh fish!

Beautiful view Amazing calamari !…read moreTerrible burger !!!!!! Do not get it unless u want to be disappointed/ we slip it and we couldn't finish our half ! Fries were okay Service could be better considering our server only had four table.

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The Dining Room

Hula Grill Kaanapali - The Dining Room features fresh island fish and prime cuts of meat

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The Dining Room features fresh island fish and prime cuts of meat

Leilani's On The Beach

Leilani's On The Beach

4.0(3.8k reviews)
0.9 mi
•$$$

With a $75 credit burning a hole in my wallet I approached Leilani's, first at their second floor…read morerestaurant (Leilani's On The Beach) before heading down to the ground floor (Leilani's Beach Bar). I had a hunch which I'd prefer and followed my intuition. The more casual Beach Bar was the vibe I was feeling and its menu set the right tone. If you've wandered over after a day at the beach and want to keep things simple choose Leilani's Beach Bar. Arrive before sunset and get a seat close to where the live music will be played. As I left I was surprised to note how far other diners were from the music. Some folks prefer this but I wanted to be wrapped up in it; a seat right in front of the 3-piece band was perfect. Also perfect? The sunset view. Yes, it's probably more lovely from their upstairs counterpart, but not so different that I regretted the trade-off. Keeping things simple is a good idea here. To accompany the beer and wine at my table an order of onion rings (excellent) was shared. I enjoyed their version of a Cobb Salad and their hyped Fish Tacos ("Voted Maui's Best" supposedly) were said to be good as well. Drinks, appetizer, salad, tacos, music, sunset... That's the way I'd recommend you do Leilani's Beach Bar. There's plenty of similar places nearby (possibly from the same ownership group) and I've been to Hawaii often enough to have garnered the feeling that they're all a bit similar. In this regard, I say keep it simple and casual. Leilani's Beach Bar (no reservations accepted) does just that. I left happy that I'd chosen right.

Ambiance - outdoor restaurant with overhead coverage, live music, great for small to large parties,…read morerecommend making a reservation Service - exceptional, our server was super nice & food came out quickly Food - filet mignon was slightly more cooked than our request, taro chips was extra crispy with the poke, don't skip on the hula pie (definitely meant to be shared)

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Duke's Beach House

Duke's Beach House

3.9(3.7k reviews)
0.8 mi
•$$$

Duke's is always a great stop, line was long but the seating area is nice and located inside hotel…read morearea. The dining ambiance is so relaxing, truly a Hawaiian staple restaurant. The service this night was great. Hula pie is AMAZING!! Can never get enough of it!! We tried both regular Mai Tai and the Kauai Mai Tai and it was fun to get a mix of both! Top left: Seafood Risotto Top right: Fish Tacos Bottom left: Sautéed Mac Nut & Herb-Crusted Fresh Fish Bottom right: Rib & Chicken Plate Drink (tall glass): Mai Kaua'i Tai Drink (short glass): Duke's Mai Tai

A MUST TRY IN MAUI!…read more my husband and i stayed at the hotel near duke's and we had breakfast vouchers every morning so we were here almost every day! food is AMAZING. staff is AMAZING! vibes are AMAZING! the first night we got to maui, we went to dukes for a dinner and while we didn't have a reservation, we were able to snag a table at the bar after only a few minutes of waiting. we got the fish and chips, fish tacos and mai tai's! this was my favorite place for the mai tai! then for morning breakfasts, we got a variety of things including the banana mac nut pancakes, burrito, omelette, and french toast. honestly, everything was so delicious it's hard to choose what was best! and finally, THE HULA PIE IS A MUST TRY TOO! i've never had anything like it! and it's definitely shareable!! but as mentioned, we had excellent service for the 9 days we were there but huge shoutouts to quinsea, natalie, joshua, and emily!!! the hostesses were also so sweet! all in all, this place is a must try in my opinion! thank you duke's for an amazing time each time and we can't wait to return!

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Duke's Beach House
Duke's Beach House
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