Truly amazing Donner. Every appetizer and entree was excellent. Lovely service and atmosphere too.

The best food on the island, excellent service and atmosphere. Casual but with a world class menu. read more

Fond - Best menu, best service on Maui- we loved it. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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Wasn't sure what this restaurant was about when I first noticed it last year in Napili Plaza. Got a better sense of the place from their website. Chef owner Jojo Vasquez has a solid history and some celebrity in the dining industry. We were not disappointed in any of the appetizers or entrees we ordered. They were inventive, nicely presented and masterfully flavored. The drink selection was very limited, but it worked for us. My husband got a beer and I had a glass of wine. One of the highlights about our dining experience, besides the food and excellent service (server was extremely knowledgeable about everything) was the price point. I'm sure that will change once they get a following and become more well known. So book your reservations now and take advantage of this hidden gem. read more

Fond - Maui Cattle Sirloin and Glazed Broccoli Garlic Fried Rice, Broccoli, Chimichuri - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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This is a food destination for anyone who wants to enjoy amazing food that meets every expectation for what dining can and should offer. Chef Jojo Vasquez Chef's Counter is an experience for every food lover. The 5 course menu for May & June was amazing from start to finish. The chef shared his inspiration for each course which included seasonal vegetables, fruits, and his extensive experience. The food, wine pairings, and service will make this a dining experience to remember for your trip to Maui. I will be back to try more dishes. read more

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The food was pretty good, but -1 point for slower service and higher prices than I was expecting.

Was so exited to try this place but totally disappointed! Had way better Bento box and the belly pork at other places. Both dishes were bland and not much flavor or excitement at all. Being generous with the ratings because service was good. read more

We were looking for a place with Hawaiian food and something else. Saw this place and decided to give it a shot. Our family loves it and would definitely come again when we visit Maui! read more

Went back to Fond for dinner and had a fabulous meal. I had the pork and lentils and my partner had the seafood tsunami. Both exceeded our expectations. The restaurant was busy as was the bar - very lively. Prices were very reasonable! read more

Great food! I would have given a 5-star rating if they had more options for cocktails. With that being said, I will still go back.

We are timeshare owners and come to Maui every year. This is our first time trying Fond and loved it. Great prices and good quality food. When we come back to the island, we will definitely eat here again. read more

Fun is a new restaurant in napili I consider myself a bit of a foodie and I enjoyed the meal we were served by Eliza very knowledgeable and we met the chef who seems like a great guy also we enjoyed our food and we devastated the dinner Caesar salad amazing sashimi and a special local fish called mo i read more

Fond - We devastated this meal - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

What a find! A little gem of a place. Very cute interior that's cozy and friendly. Plenty of parking. I also loved being able to see in the kitchen where you see the chef hard at work making his delectable creations. It was a nice change from what we've been eating since we got to the island. Service: Good service starting with the host and then carried through with the waitress. Made sure our water glasses were full and gave great suggestions from the menu since it was the first time we were there. Food: Even though we originally came for the burgers we were fortunate to come on Wednesday. I was able to convince my fiancé to get the special fried chicken dinner (only available one Wednesdays) - comes with a Caesar salad (well dressed and uniquely topped with fried onions instead of croutons), handmade biscuits, skillet mac and cheese with browned bread crumbs plus perfectly seasoned fried chicken, with the right sized pieces to share. Plus we can't forget the yummy gravy plus honey butter, rosemary blended honey and the jalapeño sauce added a unique layer of flavor to the chicken and biscuits. A must try. We will definitely be back to try the burgers, bento and especially the basque cheesecake! read more

We stopped by here for lunch after hiking from the Blowhole. We all ordered the breakfast bowls/plates, and the kids and us adults enjoyed it (salmon, and the pork belly adobo) with a side of tater tots. You've got to try out their refreshing lemonades (passion fruit and watermelon flavors). There is a bar area for sports watching as well. read more

We came here for a lunch before our flight out with a party of 11. We were the only people there. (Probably a sign we should have turned around and left) Don't get me started on the food. YIKES! Let's just say the best thing at the table was the water. They automatically charged 20% for 6 or more (which I'm happy to pay that and more IF the service is good) which we thought was a bit much since we had to ask for napkins, ketchup (over and over again), drinks refills etc.... There was also a g.e.t. and kitchen fee of over $15 ‍. If they were impacted by the fire our hearts do go out to them. We're all hurting for money these days but... you might went to go some place else for your meal. read more

The food was filled with flavor and seasoned to perfection. If I could fly this food to me back home I would. When I vacation back to Maui this will be the 1st restaurant I go to! read more

Fun newer establishment not far from the Royal Kahana, this place is a great combination of friendly service, a fun, ever-changing menu and a more-than-you-usually-get-in-Maui decor. We ended up getting a few different types of "skewers" and a few veggie sides. All were good although we were too embarrassed to note that every single one of the items (both meat and veggie) had way too much salt. The chef had stepped out and we even saw the sioux chef oversalt things. The best thing about this place was the people. From start to finish from the host/hostess to the wait-staff to the Manager, every single person was just as lovely as can be. Patient, willing, humorous and good natured. Just loved that. And best of all, the decor was contemporary with great lighting, a great bar and a super clean separation of church (the sports TVs) and state (the dining area). Would go back. :) read more

We loved Fond. Felt the Aloha Spirit as soon as we were greeted at the door. Everybody was friendly and helpful. Service was perfect. Food selections included a lot of local, fresh ingredients. Recipes are a fusion of local, Asian, and French bistro. I had the local catch, mahi mahi, which was grilled to perfection and served with a light beurre blanc (light butter sauce) over fresh green beans. Appetizer was Kalua pork lettuce wraps served with jam. A great example of the fusion inspired recipes. Prices were very reasonable and its a great spot for families because of the vibe and kids menu. Enjoy! read more

I was so excited to try this new place. But was not as impressed as I thought I would have been. It is a very laid back open air ambiance. You order at the bar and serve your self. Which should help to keep cost down, but prices were competitive with a restaurant that you get full service from. I had the bento box which was okay. I was not full but content after eating the bento box. It said that there was an option of ahi or salmon for the fish, but when I ordered it was only salmon. We also had the salmon bowl with Tots. It was an interesting combination. But for the price I would have hoped there was more salmon or bigger pieces at least. Maybe with all the hype I was expecting more. But for lunch it was okay. On the bright side the staff who took our order was friendly. read more

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So glad we hit this spot on the last night in Maui. Chef & the service team were very hospitable. Their passion was noticeable in our dining experience. The fried chicken dinner was great also. read more

Service was excellent! Food was quite good! They currently do not have a bartender so they also do not have a full bar and consequently some of the drinks are just ok. Some are still great though! This seems to be a good place to hit when everywhere else is crowded with tourists. read more

Went for brunch. Pricing isnt bad. The food was variable, the pork adobo in the adosilog had very little taste and seemed sweet. Looked like they had just poured a sauce over the top, no flavor made it into the meat. The shakshuka was good, great flavors and well presented. Service was good. Casual but efficent. The staff knew the menu and were polite and genuine but not overly fussy. A huge letdown was the music choice. I normally dont mind much but I really do not care to sit down and hear uncensored N*, B*, and F* words played in several songs. The other guests certainly noticed but the staff appeared unphased. Very uncool and hopefully a one off. The menu is promising and the pricing is reasonable but there is a competitor close by with some overlap in menu, for less money, and in some cases done better. I would love to see Fond do well and hope it polishes up a few rough edges. Will be back to give them another try. read more

Everything was delicious - the tsunami bowls, the sirloin, the basque cheesecake with special ice cream. We're only sorry we didn't discover Fond earlier in our trip! Highly recommend. read more

We did the Chef's Counter event. Intimate dinner with a group of 12 guests total and Chef Jojo. Was a wonderful evening of such refreshing takes on asian fusion meals. We enjoyed being able to learn about the unique techniques that went into preparing each course. Chef Jojo walked us through each ingredient and the very creative ways in which he blended flavors and paired textures. We were inspired to try to incorporate what we learned in our daily meal prep routines. Thank you for such a fun and memorable experience! - Nick & Reina read more

Got the tuna bento box and it was delicious. Pretty reasonable prices with very friendly servers. read more

Fond - Bento box with tuna poke - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Stopped in for their Wednesday fried chicken special. We were not disappointed. Friendly service, delicious chicken and Mac-cheese. Biscuits were also very tasty. Leftovers should be a treat after our morning snorkel today. read more

Food was delicious! We got the Flip-N-Out Burger, Seafood Tsunami, and the Fond Fried Chicken wednesday special. We recommend it all. Service was also great, they were attentive but not overly-so. The place was cute and played good music. Highly recommend! read more

We drove to The Gazebo for breakfast because everyone said it was so good. The line was an hour long and you had to stand around the local motels pool to wait to get in. We left and drive up the road looking for something else and man did we find a gem!! I can only speak to the breakfast but it has been amazing. I NEVER write reviews so that should give you an idea how good this is. The pulled pork on the Eggs Benedict was was crispy and delicious. The pancakes are awesome and the servers are beyond nice. Jojo was awesome and gave us great advice on the area. If you want a great breakfast (I would hope they put as much love into lunch and dinner too) I definitely recommend stopping here. My 11 yo son won't shut up about where the eggs Benedict rank in his all time greats. It's between #1 and #2 and he is somewhat of a connoisseur Mahalo Fond! read more

Great food. Unique flavors. Definitely worth a visit! I would highly recommend if you have never been.

We were going to go to Gazebo's, which is just up the road, but had a 1 hour wait. We took to Yelp to find another breakfast spot that was still in the same relative area and MAN what a find this was! I was a little nervous because they only had 5 reviews... but they were all five stars and we figured we'd give it a try. We've been in Maui for five days thus far and both myself and my husband unanimously said this was our favorite meal. I got the soft scramble toast and he got the eggs Benedict and they were SO GOOD. (He said it might have been the best eggs Benedict he'd ever had) I've never had anything like the soft scramble toast before (although it wasn't a complicated meal) but shoot was it tasty! We unfortunately only have two days left here and don't have an opportunity to come back until the day we leave since they close at 1, but it's already planned and we will be back before we go! read more

Fond - Eggs Benedict - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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This place took our Yelp reservation for 3pm. We arrived and we're told they opened at 5pm while we were staring at a sign on their door that said they opened for dinner at 4pm. The new employee was sent out to "take one for the team" to explain to us they were closed. After peeking inside, I'm glad we did not eat there. Was not impressed at all. read more

This eating experience was definitely above average, and it really depends on what you get. My husband had the catch of the day, salmon, and it was amazing. I had the Korean fried chicken, and I would say it was alright. Could have had a little bit more flavor. Another thing that kind of bothered me was that it allowed us to make a reservation as if we would have been seated at a table, but then we were told we had to sit at the bar. I wish this had been communicated prior when we made the reservation. Overall it's not the best eating experience we had in Maui, but they took our reservation late in the day, and it was pretty good. read more

This restaurant locally owned (husband and I try our very best to support local and small businesses), and has the talent to back it up. Chef Jojo is a genius when it comes to creating recipes where he proudly showcases his Filipino heritage through his cooking. The brunch menu is superb. Short stack pancakes are only $6- you get three ultra fluffy as big as your face pancakes (no exaggeration). If it's your first time I also suggest the soft scrambled egg toast. Served with a spread of house Boursin on Maui artisan sourdough. Sounds simple but the flavors will scream and do a happy dance in your mouth. Also do yourself a favor and try one of the "silogs". Adosilog was my favorite- scrumptious pork belly with adobo sauce, garlic fried rice, sunny side fried egg and atchara. We are so excited that this restaurant opened to serve the community. We found our new favorite breakfast/brunch spot! Can't wait for them to start serving dinner!!!! read more

Really liked out dinner at Fond. The service is swift and friendly, food was both interesting and very tasty (Brussels sprouts, Mahi Mahi, and Korean fried chicken). Huge portion of scrumptious sprouts made it a challenge to finish our meals, but finish we did. If you're looking for a low-key, affordable, and delicious dinner on Maui, I highly recommend Fond. read more

Fond - Fresh Catch, Mahi Mahi. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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The front of the restaurant is quite misleading - quite non-descript. However, once you enter through the doors, you'll realize you're in a committed eating establishment. Fond suggests online reservations - we didn't have one - but they accommodated us (2 couples) anyway. All of the dishes were creative, beautiful, and delicious. The staff was engaging and warm. The cocktails were well-made and delicious. If you are near, you should - make a reservation - and go enjoy the chef's creations. What a hidden gem. read more

Great local gem!! My teen was happiest here with their delicious poke bento and loaded potatoes. That alone was priceless ;P But the mahi catch of the day was perfectly seasoned with green beans, root purée and I think chimichurri sauce. The oolong hibiscus saketini was sublime. Delicate, smooth and the best! There was also an in-house DJ and she was amazing! Super cool vibe and delicious food! Highly recommend!! read more

My wife and I started back from the northern drive through NW Maui and we're craving some good eats. Tough to get any reception north of Kapalua (thx AT&T) so no way to scout out placed on the drive back, AND we already had eaten at the Plantation House (also great FWIW). We saw FOND and said - looks convenient and looks like it has a great vibe, LFG. Let me help you with having crappy AT&T reception. JUST GO TO FOND's! The tastes were exceptional. We had Poke Natchos for an app, wife had the garlic shrimp bento, and I had Seafood Tsunami. I'm telling you: Taste explosion. Exquisite. And we'll presented. AND all their items are shown on their menu. (www.fondmaui.com). Chef Jojo is a superstar and was there watching every order that went out. Local note: Wednesdays are fried chicken bucket night and they were moving a ton of those to go meals as we enjoyed our Fond Food fondly at the chef's counter. Five Stars. This place should be a must stop for any trip on Maui. read more

We had the pleasure of having lunch at FOND today, and we were delighted! We were the only customers at early lunch (c'mon people!!) We chose to sit at the bar, and tried some starters. The chicken bites were crunchy and the housemade bbq was smokey and delicious. The fries - oh the fries- hurricane style....wow. Amazing staff, great bar, so much to offer...like a James Beard nominated chef! Yeah, if you are hung up on an ocean view this isn't your spot, but if you want really good food and drinks at a great price that feels like your neighborhood haunt, come here. Now! They will be happy to see you! read more

Excellent food and attentive service! So good to see this local family business open again.

We were recommended to the Chef's Counter experience at Fond, Maui, by a good friend who lives part-time on Maui. Wow! This experience is hard to describe, and for sure words will not do it justice. All I can say is if you are in West Maui, treat yourself to this Sunday night (the only night the Chef's Counter dining experience is offered) off-the-charts meal. You'll spend $120 per person plus wine, but I'll say it again, it's worth it. The restaurant is a casual neighborhood vibe, but the restaurant is closed during the Chef's Counter experience and your attention will be focused on the amazing courses (appetizer, three courses, entree, dessert) and detailed descriptions that Chef Jojo Vasquez shares for each course. read more

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We found out about this gem from a local and boy were we excited. Our first visit was for dinner and we were blown away by the space and decor. It's very open and spacious with a very nice modern chic but not stuffy ambiance with some jams playing in the background. Dinner was so delightful that I told my husband we have to come back for breakfast. My husband had the fish bento box with a fried egg and I had the bowl of Lox over tater tots. Just think of lox, capers and onions over a bowl of perfectly cooked tater tots! They had special to add a short stack of pancakes for $1 if you order $30 or more and of course we had to add that.... the short stack was humongous and so fluffy and delicious. We highly recommend stopping by this place. Since it's still fairly new you don't need reservations but I have a feeling that the next time we go to Maui word will get out and it will be tough to get a table here. read more