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

Portions are great size and delicious! The staff is so friendly and attentive. The view is amazing! We went twice dining our stay in Maui and I will be back next time! read more

The adventure to find this place was very memorable with Siri taking us to two different resort areas while we searched. To get to it go to the villas and go back the corner and take the beach walk route. Once we arrived they had small business vibes which we loved, and great views. We were one of the first groups arriving for dinner so not too crowded, and never over crowded. The food was good, nothing exceptionally over, but tasty. The cocktails were kind of ok as well, drank more of my water than the drink. The server Steve was nice but almost too high paced for a laid back not busy place. The bus host was fantastic! Our food and drinks were delivered by him, very quickly and he was very friendly. The view was fantastic. I would go back and try their breakfast, but for dinner with so many other places to try I probably would choose elsewhere read more

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Stopped here one late morning for brunch. The food was incredible, service was amazing and you couldn't beat the view. My wife had the Macadamia pancakes and I ordered the Kalua Pork Huevos Rancheros and we both had coffee. Honestly, probably the best breakfast we had while staying on Maui. If you're looking for breakfast, lunch, or something in between (brunch) you cannot go wrong coming here. However, if you come early morning expect a line. This place is very popular with the locals. read more

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Mahalo for the Aloha, Jamie! I had such a wonderful experience at Castaway Cafe. My server, Jamie, was incredibly friendly, kind, and helpful in suggesting vegan options from the menu. I was really craving a vegan burger, which wasn't listed, but Jamie creatively suggested substituting avocado -- and it ended up being the perfect lunch. She truly embodies the aloha spirit, and I just want to say mahalo from one kamaʻāina to another. The oceanfront seating was serene, peaceful, and absolutely beautiful. I'll definitely be back! read more

Castaway Cafe - Burger - Vegan Style - American Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Hidden gem in Kaanapali! The food: Delicious! Highly recommend the Castaway Eggs Benedict and the Big Island Omelette. The view is five star worthy and the staff was friendly and attentive. Note: be aware they add a 4 percent surcharge to your bill prior to the tip! read more

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Such a cozy and welcoming brunch spot -- it really felt like home! The staff was so friendly and made us feel right at ease. Portions were big, prices were fair, and everything tasted delicious. Definitely one of those places you leave smiling and full! View was also a plus! read more

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

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

The Mai Tai and the outdoor tables facing the beach at sunset would be a 5++++++ stars out of 5. My husband and his friend had the burger and fries and loved them. My friend and I both had the fish and chips - BAD! I never get heart burn but something in it did it to me and my friend. Servers were nice enough but not very attentive. We had their pie and it was NOTHING SPECIAL - just mainly hard chocolate ice cream with a little cookie bottom I encourage you to go for the MaiTai and maybe the burgers but stay away from their fried fish and desserts read more

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During our week stay in Whaler's Village, we had three separate lunches at Castaway Cafe. It was about a ten to fifteen minute drive from our condo. The restaurant is located in a lovely cottage along a beach side hotel property. The lanai windows open up to palm trees and ocean breezes. Our servers were amongst the most friendly we experienced - a special shout out to Nicole! My husband and I are both lacto OVO pescatarians, therefore, our choices are sometimes limited when traveling. We were thrilled to find a menu that included many options for us. The calamari and vegetable spring rolls were our absolute favorites, so much so, that we ordered additionals to take back to the Airbnb for which we savored on our last night. Castaway Cafe is a gem. 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

We came here on our first night in Maui looking for a casual dinner, and this fit the bill perfectly! We're not staying on property but there were some parking spaces dedicated to Castaway Cafe. Once we parked, we weren't sure which way to go, so we took a side adventure the beach and found our way to the back of the restaurant. We were seated promptly in the best seat of the house! We were lucky enough to get an outdoor patio spot at the very end (quiet from the bustle of the restaurant) just in time to watch the sunset. It was quite bright so I was happy for my hat and sunglasses. We ordered drinks right away - a maintained for my husband and a virgin lava flow for me. Delicious! The service was so friendly and helpful. After much back & forth, we ended up ordering the short ribs and the macadamia crusted mahi mahi. Both were delicious but we agreed the short ribs were the winner. It had a delicious sauce and they were cooked to perfection - so tender & soft. And the potatoes really added to the dish. The mahi mahi itself was really yummy. It came with rice and sautéed veggies. The sauce was really yummy but maybe a little heavy on the capers. We also enjoyed the house salad and Caesar salad before the main dish. Definitely recommend! read more

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Enjoy the breakfast at Beautiful patio with ocean view. Big island omelette and pulled pork Benedict reasonably good (dishes were little cold) Nice to have a quick bit before heading to the beach to start the day in Maui. Super friendly service. read more

Castaway Cafe - Big Island omelette - American Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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Fantastic service, beautiful view, INCREDIBLE food! A little bit pricey for dinner but worth it! read more

Castaway Cafe - Fresh Catch of the Day - Walu fish with Side Caesar salad. - American Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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

The food was amazing and the sweet and sour sauce was the best I've ever had. I was literally using it on everything. If they shipped, I'd order back home. The waiter was great. My big ding was the person who answered the phone. Parking can be confusing. It turns out the person answering the phone told us to park somewhere we were absolutely not supposed to park. Luckily the security for that area understood we were following instructions and said it was fine, this time. What you're supposed to do is go to the lobby of I believe the Marriott and ask for a guest pass to eat. Map apps may incorrectly direct you to the wrong area. Be warned. read more

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This place popped up when searching for a happy hour, but unfortunately, I missed the small window when I called. I decided to try this place out while walking around the resorts in Kaanapali. I happened to stumble upon this place when it opened, which allowed us to have premium seating outside with the gorgeous view of the water. Drinks: POG mimosa. Of course you can't go wrong with this! Main: I decided in pancakes with strawberries, pineapples,and macadamia nuts with a side huapia. This was filling! I had to balance out the sweet with the savory and I ordered some Portuguese sausage to go with the meal. Nicole, our waitress, was fabulous and very attentive. I liked that it wasn't too busy in the restaurant and it had a nice view. Definitely recommend stopping by here if you want a solid breakfast with views in Kaanapali. read more

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What a gem, truly, very pleasant staff and the food is fantastic, you get what you paid for which is an honest and not-shy helping of whatever dish you order. We had mahi mahi fish n chips and a mahi mahi salad, filled us up and it was Fresh and delicious. Scenery is breathtaking. read more

Castaway Cafe - Mahi mahi fish n chips - American Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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We chose Castaway Café over our resort for three meals during the week we were there and even bought a T-shirt . The service was fantastic, food was delicious. Highly recommend. read more

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

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The food was mediocre at best. They were out of several options. The staff seemed under trained. The amount of time to get the food, even with very few clients to serve, was extensive. We were supposed to get a discount because we were staying at the Villas where the restaurant is located at but the first excuse was that it wasn't for drinks just food. The next excuse was that it was only if you were dining in and not doing take out. read more

Castaway Café offers pleasant views. We had an average breakfast experience, which may have been due to the unavailability of the crabcake eggs Benedict I desired, as their griddle was malfunctioning and they were facing an egg shortage that morning. Only omelettes or scrambled egg dishes were available. The sole vegetarian omelette option was the Big Island Omelette, which comes with potatoes. The omelette was satisfactory, although the onion pieces were cut too large and undercooked. Given the price point, the quality could have been improved, but the views somewhat compensate for this. read more

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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

Wow the food is amazing. The short ribs melt in your mouth. The service was great. The ambiance was wonderful. Ocean views from every table.

Ran into this Cafe on our walk from Westin Nanea to black rock. Food was good. Ambiance was ok. Nothing spectacular. If you need a quick meal it works. Service was alright. read more

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Not a great start. My one year old spilled the child water cup on the table and me. Two lady servers laughed and walked alway "another one today" " I can't believe it". I did not get immediate towels or replacement water. 3 minutes later the hostess walked past us with towels and brought them somewhere else. 2 minutes later our server drops a towel in front of me walking away "I'll come back to help" I clean it up. 3 more the server comes and we put in our order and ask for replacement water. "Where not gunna spill this one now are we?" Food was 3.5/5 Finding the parking lot was hard with Apple Maps Not worth it read more

A great place for lunch with a great view. Our server was very friendly and we got our food quickly. I recommend their loco moco. No complaints. read more

The food was delicious. We started with calamari strips. Yum.! The remind me of a place in Lake Tahoe. Nice thick strips with tarter AMA cocktail sauce. Then I had the fish tacos with fresh Maui Maui. Came with chips SMS salsa. Their salsa was very good. My hubby ordered the fish and chips. That also was mahi mahi They did something with their fries that maybe has a coating of some sort. W didn't ask but they were crispy! It's takes a minute for the waiter to get to you but once he does he was attentive. We were able to joke around about with him. It's a hidden gem nestled in and around the Westin condos or timeshares. Beach front has a nice bite of the ocean. It was sweet! The view! read more

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Totally spectacular! Love this place! They had most excellent offerings and you will absolutely be pleased

Excellent, quiet local place with solid food, good service and spectacular view! We go here regularly for early happy hour Mai Tai's and coconut shrimp. The dipping sauce for the shrimp is perfection - I wish they sold it! read more

Castaway Cafe - Mai tai and coconut shrimp - ono! - American Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

The food was amazing and the staff were super friendly and helpful! We also had a great view of the beach.

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

They were very very stingy with the coconut syrup/toppings on the pancakes. Our mistake was that we got breakfast at the Gazebo earlier on our trip, so this food was more of a disappointment. Huevos rancheros was good though. Beautiful view for breakfast looking out at the ocean. Menu was definitely one of the more pricey breakfast options we've encountered. Service was alright, seemed like they wanted us out the door quickly but the food was super fast so that was nice. read more

Castaway Cafe - View - American Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Loved the outside seating and scenic location of the restaurant. Decently priced and yummy food was an attractive offer :) In $60, we got: - lychee martini 5/5- loved the unique combo and perfect taste - coconut shrimp 5/5 - includes 6 pcs with a yummy ginger based dipping sauce which really enhanced the flavors - fish and chips 5/5- 3 pcs of mahi mahi with good fries made this a perfect staple Clean restrooms! Defucting one star - The service was kinda lame coz if u want to sit outside on a week night then u have to do self-service at the bar (with full menu) and the seats needed cushions for outdoor seating which were missing and that made them uncomfortable for eating a meal. read more

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Absolutely terrible experience. Every single thing we ordered tasted like bland mush with almost no texture or flavor. It honestly seemed like everything had been sitting around way too long. Nothing was seasoned, and every bite was more disappointing than the last. The food was completely flavorless, overcooked, and just unpleasant to eat. read more

Castaway Cafe was definitely an awesome find! This place is a hidden gem nestled in the Ka'anapali Villas, and it totally blew us away. The Hawaiian inspired dishes were amazing. We loved that we could choose to sit indoors or out on their lovely patio. The vibe was so chill, perfect for a relaxing dinner. Plus, the staff was super friendly and made us feel right at home. Seriously, we're so glad we found this spot! If you're looking for great food and a laid-back atmosphere, Castaway Cafe is the place to go. We can't wait to come back! Don't forget to request for your parking pass at the Ka'anapali Villas lobby. There are plenty of designated parking spots where you can park which they will tell you. Once you park, it's a nice short stroll through the resort to restaurant near the pool. read more

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Such a hidden classic breakfast gem! We wanted a relaxing breakfast spot and that's exactly what we got. The service was great and not too busy, and the fruit plate was so fresh! read more

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Castaway Cafe is an old favorite and lovely location, with good service...we have been coming here for years. Unfortunately, the rising cost of food is impacting them seriously, and it's reflected in their offering. My wife and I had brunch at the cafe yesterday. Her omelet was tasty, and the cottage spuds were delish. The wonderful view and strong coffee got us ready for our day, but portions have definitely shrunk. Also noted was that they only served one slice of toast with breakfast, and only one little cube of jam. Seems like this has happened at many spots, but it was VERY apparent they were in rationing mode to a much higher degree than our last visit (May25). Was also disappointed that they no longer offer a happy hour, which was our favorite. read more

We needed breakfast! The food is delicious. It might look like a long line but the order taking is so efficient, it is super fast. The food came out very fast also. We had to try the cinnamon roll with our moco plate. We split and brought home a bit for a snack. Thanks for a great first morning in Maui breakfast! read more

Castaway Cafe - American Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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We were looking for a place to eat brunch in Lahaina and my cousin recommended Castaway Cafe as he had it the day before and really enjoyed it. Castaway Cafe is tucked away in Maui Ka'anapali Villas. When we arrived, we put our name and number down as there were no open tables. It took about 20 mins for the table to be ready for us. For the table, I ordered the banana bread. This was really good and I liked the tartness of the lilikoi butter. I also liked that the banana bread was not sweet. For myself, I ordered the braised short rib benedict. This was delicious and hit the spot. You will definitely leave with a happy tummy! read more