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    4.4 (991 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Pandan Bread Pudding
    Sara S.

    I literally think this is the most special food on the island. Everything is so unique and flavorful. The Aji Tamago eggs and lions mane salad are life changing. Shout to out Tiana, so attentive kind and knowledgeable ! They were the cherry on top of our experience here. 1000/10! Also pandan bread pudding is perfection.

    The spread - Garlic Szechuan Noodles (top left), Smashed Cucumber Pickles (top right), Deviled Eggs (front)
    Joyce L.

    Nice fancy casual dining place in Wailea. Food was pretty tasty, but a little pricey. We skipped out on the Korean fried chicken, which is what they're known for (maybe next time!), but highly rec the garlic noods. Dishes are sharable size, so definitely bring a friend or two to feast. ;) Highlight: the Kung fu pandan cocktail was a hit! It's a clarified milk drink. I'd come back for this cocktail alone!!

    Lapa'au Oyster Mushroom "Birds Nest"
    Geoff J.

    As a guest on the island, my host insisted on me sampling good local cuisine and we ended up at Lineage, 'Best in' many categories of Maui restaurants Local Maui resident Sheldon Simeon opened this Asian Fusion place in 2018 after being a two-time "Fan Favorite" on Bravo's Top Chef (Seasons 10 and 14) Based on family style eating where plate are shared, the service is amazing Local produce, elevated versions of classics make this a must-go-to if you ever make to make it across the Pacific Ocean No photos of the Ahi Poke, featuring a sliver of fried Spam (the unassuming star of Hawaiian cuisine) However, what you see here are the Garlic Szechuan Noodles, Lapa'au Oyster Mushroom "Birds Nest" and daily Steamed Fish You will definitely NOT be disappointed Simple Amazing

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    Sarah E.

    First things first ALL of the staff here are so nice and genuinely seem like they enjoy being there. The food was AMAZING. some of the best food we have had on any of our trips to Maui so far. Definitely let them cut your chicken up for you, I thought I could do it and then realized if I tried it would fly everywhere, safer to let them help. The bacon and clam dip is super tasty and the lions head salad is one of the best my husband has ever had (his words) I cant say enough about the Cantonese Lobster Noodles. Everything was perfectly cooked. Would definitely recommend this restaurant.

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    Kyanna G.

    After a very long day of travel, we arrived for our reservation- starving. Lineage is located in a shopping center, open air outdoor seating and tiki torches. Full of sounds from the hustle and bustle of a popular dining spot. The staff was friendly and helpful. Our server answered all of our questions and made great suggestions. We ordered the fried chicken and got both sauces on the side, garlic noodles and their pickled cucumbers. This was one of the best meals we've ever had- so far, Lineage has the best Mai Tai I've tried on the island. It's a popular spot, make a reservation.

    Kim chee, bacon, clam dip 10$
    Jo C.

    Located on the Shops at Wailea walking distance from the Grand Wailea. Reservations made on Open Table despite the current Storm our dinner at Lineage was delicious. The server was very professional and friendly. The bacon clam kim chee dip was really good served with won ton chips. The lobster pasta was rich and tasty with a lot of lobster pieces. The wagyu served with bone marrow and garlic rice was another rich and tasty dish. The desserts we had were excellent perfect ending to a wonderful dinner at this higher end restaurant. Perfect for families or date nights.

    Fish From Local Waters
    KJ M.

    This place is AMAZEBALLS. And note I barely use that word only for special occasions. :) Anyways my family have have been visiting the island every year for over 20 years and ever since we found this place from over 7 years ago we have been coming every single time. The food is excellent, it tastes amazing every time and always continues to satisfy. From the Korean Fried chicken, to the Garlic Noodles, to the Lions Mane salad, and the Fish From Local Waters (def a must try) each dish is unique in its own way giving Hawaiian flavors a completely different spin. The servers are also very charming and helpful whether they are simply giving a compliment or giving advice on what to order, they are also so kind willing to talk and share stories about themselves and ask questions about us. Special shoutout to Tiana, Dexter, and Josh all of whom were very friendly servers. And even when you think this restaurant can't get better they have a great location in Wailea with the interior and exterior of the building looking quite elegant and clean. Overall this place is a 10/10 that I definitely recommend and always I will be back.

    Kimchee Bacon Clam Dip
    Ted P.

    Lineage was the best restaurant my fam and I have been to during our trip to Maui! It's got an Asian inspired menu with a great cocktail/mocktail menu. It's got a bunch of outdoor seating and a few tables inside. From start to finish the service was great. Our waiter carefully explained the menu and helped guide us on how many dishes to order for our table. For the food, we started with the Kimchi Bacon Clam dip, Upcountry Farm Salad, and Shrimp & Scallop Croquettes as appetizers. The Kimchi Bacon Clam dip was served room temperature which was a bit of a disappointment but had a good flavor. It kind of tasted like a cheesy fancy chip dip and was served with crispy wonton strips. I would skip this appetizer in the future. The farm salad was really fresh and had some nice sweetness from the fruit and beets and some crunch from the Mac nuts and crispy wontons. I would recommend getting this as an app to share. The croquettes had a taro filling and reminded me of fried dim sum dishes. We enjoyed this so I'd recommend it. For mains, we split the local Fish of the day, garlic noodles, birds nest, and the Korean fried chicken. I would highly recommend all of these dishes. The fish was prepared Chinese style, steamed with a fresh ginger and scallion topping. They also used a little Chinese fermented black bean which gave it a nice umami flavor but it wasn't too overpowering. The fish was delicate and there was a ton of meat, the 5 of us in my group could not finish it. The Korean fried chicken was also huge, literally half a chicken! It had a super crispy coating with a sweet and spicy glaze topped with crushed peanuts. It was a bit of a hassle to cut the chicken but it was worth it as the meat was tender and the skin/coating gave it a nice flavor. The garlic Szechuan noodles had a nice texture and flavor while having a slight kick to them from the spice. They really complemented all of the dishes well. The birds nest was also very good as it had fried taro noodles topped with a tasty gravy and vegetables. The taro absorbed the gravy over time so definitely suggest eating it quickly so it's still crispy with the veggies. Definitely try to stop by if you can while you're in Maui, Lineage is miles ahead in terms of food quality and taste of the other heavily marked up generic restaurants in this area.

    Korean Fried Chicken *, Garlic Szechuan Noodles
    Elizabeth T.

    If I could give lineage 6 stars, I would! This was the perfect meal to end my shopping and beach day in Wailea and I couldn't recommend more. Every dish we had was delicious and the service from every person was outstanding (shoutout Joey at the bar!). The drinks were phenomenal and bamboo fo you is a great non alcoholic option that's super refreshing. The starters were both a 5/5; croquettes are very taro forward and the remoulade sauce was a great accompaniment. The aji tamago was an insane umami/savory bomb (slightly salty if you're not into that). The Korean fried chicken was a show stopper and sooo juicy and crispy at the same time! Garlic noodles were a must to go with whatever entree you order. The desserts were both super unique and delicious (slight preference for bread pudding). Overall a great experience with food and service and will definitely be coming back :)

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    Ariel F.

    I was really looking forward to eating here, unfortunately it was a letdown. I ordered the Garlic Noodles and Croquettes. The croquettes were good, not great, just good. The Garlic Noodles, however were very disappointing. They tasted like basic ramen noodles that had been boiled, then quickly stir fried and sprinkled with Tajin and garlic powder. Unfortunately, both the food and service were mediocre. Based on this experience, I will not be returning.

    Garlic Szechuan Noodles
    Edward W.

    Friend made a dinner reservation and we were promptly seated. Food so good it became one of the highlights visiting Maui. Desserts were alright but the entrees were good portions and delicious. Cantonese lobster noodle Korean friend chicken Steamed fish - highlight, extra crispy spin Shrimp and scallop croquettes Pandan bread pudding Toasted coconut panna cotta

    Ilana Z.

    Amazing dinner in Maui! The host and waiters are all so nice and made the experience even better. Cocktails are great - the old fashioned comes out smoking! For food, we shared the Aji Tamago, kimchi bacon crab dip, shrimp and scallop croquettes, and the lobster Cantonese noodles. Honestly, everything was super delicious and fresh, especially the lobster noodles. There were so many chunks of lobster inside the noodles and the sauce they came in was a butter Xo sauce - i could drink that stuff! I also really liked the Aji Tamago, which was their own version of deviled eggs. Only thing we weren't crazy fans of was the kimchi bacon dip. It was too strong / creamy. Regardless, would definitely recommend you try this spot!

    Jackie D.

    We came to Lineage after hearing good things and were told by our waiter that everything on the menu is meant for sharing. Sounded great, until the food started coming out. They had a special called the Oxtail "Phở"rench Onion Soup. The waiter described it like it was a pho, so for $32 I figured it would be a nice big bowl of pho noodles with a twist. Nope. What came out was the tiniest bowl of soup with a piece of bread on the side. No noodles, no real portion to share -- just a small cup of soup. Honestly, it felt misleading. On the positive side, the drink menu is very creative and actually really good. Lots of interesting cocktails that fit the fusion vibe and were well-balanced. The space itself is modern and stylish, and the staff was friendly enough, but the overall value didn't match the prices. Bottom line: creative drinks, beautiful space, but the food portions and descriptions need to be clearer -- especially when charging $32 for what's basically a small appetizer.

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    Ask the Community - Lineage

    Where is the ideal placer to sit?

    Outside is really the best but we also like the bar inside (for 2). The bartenders are always very friendly and helpful about drinks and food!

    We will have a three year old with us. Is there something on the menu for him?

    We discovered that the keiki menu in Hawaii means kids menu. If you go to the Lineage website and look under other menus you will find their Keiki menu. We didn't have children with us so I can't tell you if the keiki menu items are good or not.

    Do they still offer the tasting menu here? Thank you!

    I'm not sure, they didn't have a lot of what they used to offer so I would definitely call first and check.

    Which dishes should I avoid - I can't have ginger?

    I can't tell you that, but the staff was very knowledgeable and can steer you in the right direction.

    Do you have a special tasting menu?

    I have only seen special menus during holidays and/or their anniversary date. But, it is fabulous food you should definitely try them!

    This is tough! I'm trying to make plans for my 5 year anniversary and my dinner is tomorrow. I was given 3 recommendations. This was one of them, Mama's fish house, and Ka'ana Kitchen! Does this establishment have like a surf and turf option as well?

    No. It's not a traditional menu. Neither is Kana kitchen. However, those are our two favorite restaurants in Wailea. Think eclectic menu at both. If you want traditional food - Mamas Fish House.

    What time(s) and days are there happy hour?

    There is no longer any happy hour as of 9/20/21

    Is there Gluten free?

    YES!! If you make the wait staff aware they will happily guide you thru their menu. 🌺

    Are there vegan dishes? I have three vegans in my party.

    Yes they have some vegan options.

    Aloha Lineage, My wife has a gluten allergy, can meals from the menu accommodate her allergies?

    YES!!! I just ate there the other day and have severe food allergies. They were AMAZING and soooo accommodating and understanding.

    Is this place ok for kids? I have a 5 year old and an 8 year old. Thanks.

    Yes, Keiki are welcome. Check out the Keiki Menu.

    Do they take walk ins?

    Yes. We walked in and had a short wait to sit on the patio. I called first and they said I didn't need a reservation. Waited less than 20 minutes.

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