I can see why these are the must have resies. This is not a tourist trap but rather an authentic,…read morehigh quality family feel establishment that takes pride in high touch service and amazing food

Finally got to try Mama's Fish House! After making a reservation months in advance, the only time…read moreI could get was 8:45 PM. I don't normally eat dinner that late, but let me tell you... it was SO worth it! From the valet to the hostess and the entire staff, everyone was warm, welcoming, and wonderful. We ordered the steamed mussels, crispy fish collar, and mahi-mahi, and everything was absolutely delicious! I honestly can't express how tasty, charming, and special this place is. The food, the hospitality, and the overall experience made it unforgettable. Now I understand why Mama's Fish House is so highly talked about! Definitely worth the wait and the late-night reservation!

Omg the seared Ahi!!! The quality of the fish is phenomenal. It comes in this tangy onion…read morevinaigrette that is just perfect as a dip for the refreshing jalapeño mashed potatoes. It's so good I'll be dreaming about it. The Mac crusted mahi was very bland. Pretty much no flavor. Fish was fresh. Rice had no flavor. Wouldn't get again Drinks here are always on point! The passionfruit foam is incredible! I love that our server knew the good dishes and was able to give reliable recommendations!

This was the only place that I repeatedly visited during a 2 week vacation that wasn't a food…read moretruck. Gorgeous restaurant, very friendly and efficient service (highly recommend making a reservation during popular mealtimes), very well made and clean locally sourced ingredients for their menu items. They are one of the few places open a bit later and with all day service that is not in a hotel. Plenty of parking and an elevator for ease of access. They also offer live music and happy hour. They made my favorite salad of my trip... it was a very simple green salad made with local sweet onions and greens that was a must order with every meal. The deviled eggs with lobster was another favorite. The fish and chips, tuna melt, burger, and mahi sandwich were all good. I would pass on the happy hour pizza and fried dumplings - both were more dough than topping or filling.

I was lucky enough to have dined here several months ago before the Maui fires. I pray that Duckine…read morewill have a smooth reopening and that the workers are all safe. For anyone thinking of coming here in the future, please do so because the food and service are just phenomenal. Upon entering the restaurant, we were surprised by how upscale the environment was. We originally sat at a table but were moved to the bar area in order to take advantage of their happy hour. The mocktails were so terrific that we wanted to try more but held ourselves back because we needed to save some room for dessert. I highly recommend the Coconut Pandan Lemonade. The bright green color scared me a little, but it was delish and packed some strong pandan flavor. We tried all of the bao wows options since they were just $5 each during happy hour. I appreciate how they all had their unique presentation and taste. But the best part of our meal was undoubtedly the Kaya Toast (hawaiian bread | coconut pandan jam | kona coffee ice cream marcona | ginger syrup ) The bread was deep fried, providing a nice texture that complemented the ice cream. And there was fricken coconut pandan jam in the middle of the bread too!! We were a bit worried about the ice cream being coffee flavor since we're not into coffee like that but it wasn't strong at all. The coconut pandan jam just tied everything together wonderfully. Huge props to the bartender for convincing us to get the kaya toast!

Duckine is relatively a new restaurant across the street from Mala. The ambiance is upscale and you…read morecan see the water from certain parts of the restaurant. They offer valet parking at no charge, real treat for Lahaina. Just tip the valet. Our server was Max who was very helpful and had total command of the menu. We started with the pressed duck bao followed by the pork dumplings and garlic noodles with chicken and an order of green beans. All 4 of these were really good. The pressed duck bao being the star of the 4. In addition we had the Crispy egg noodles with all kinds of veggies. The plate as delivered was basically tasteless and the crispy noodles were all fused like two nests, one on each end with a pile of stir fried veggies in the middle. We got some hot sauce and soy sauce and mixed it in the plate to soften the noodles and give it some flavor. That made it better but not good. We informed Max of our feelings on the plate and when the bill came the manager taken the Crispy noodles off our tab, class act. Thank you. The rating is actually 3 1/2 stars but Yelp has no half stars.

We found this place accidentally cuz we were in kahului. the food was excellent, service is…read moreexcellent, prices are appropriate for the size and the quality

Food is ok. It's more mainland style Chinese food than local Hawai'i style. Prices are okay for the…read moreportion size. The lemon chicken sauce was ok but not something I'd crave. Food came out quick and was warm. Overall a decent spot if you're in the area...

I'll call it a 3.5. My friend and I planned to grab food from Whole Foods and eat outside. We were…read moreable to nab a table in the shade, but apparently everyone had the same idea as we did, to get lunch there. The lines were ridiculously long, so we gave up and went to Suis instead. It's just around the corner from WF. The public restrooms are close by the restaurant. BTW before I get into my review: I was able to pay by credit card. This is early January 2023. This is a small family business run by friendly folks. They have a lengthy menu but also have a decent-sized offering of ready-to-go foods, including vegetarian selections. There is seating inside and a couple of tables with chairs and a few random chairs outside the "door," which isn't really a door: The entire front of the restaurant opens up to the small courtyard area. My friend and I wanted to get to the eating and talking, so we opted for the pre-made food. There is fried rice and noodles, but I skipped those for dietary reasons. I had the broccoli beef and dried string beans with chicken. I did get charged for two dishes so it ended up being a bit expensive for me, but I have to stick to my diet. I love crispy gau gee, and wanted to buy one, but it came only as a whole order, so I skipped it. There were also spring rolls. I was worried, too, about sodium levels as Chinese food tends to be high in sodium. This was not, thankfully, which is good for me since I tend to retain water. But that also means the food was a little bland. My other main criticism was there was not enough beef in the broccoli beef. It was pretty sparse. I'm sure the high cost of beef contributed to this. So I got good servings of veggies, but not enough protein for me. That evening I had to have a large influx of roasted chicken to compensate. I would like to come back sometime and try something off the menu, and have some crispy gau gee and spring rolls (even though I really shouldn't, diet-wise). While I like WF for various reasons, it's also good to support local businesses.

Well cruzing around Maui village mall today the Mall that has the iconic Tasaka Guri-guri which…read morewas closed today because it's Sunday . My wife and I wanted to have some lunch so we came across this small Chinese place . Siu's Chinese restaurant there was no one inside the restaurant. Well I find out why the hot food selection didn't look very good . Prices were reasonable 1 choice $12.50 2 choice $14.95. We both ordered Won Ton Mein because the weather in Maui was raining on and off . It look delicious in my picture but first of all it didn't have no taste I used my mustard shoyu container and dumped it inside my Saimin LOL. The noodles tasted like Somen noodles and the Won Ton didn't taste that good . Service was pretty bad as well there was a young gentleman working the counter and he had no personality at all . While we were dining we saw only 3 customers came inside . I remind you this was prime time around 1pm lunch hour . To their defense that Mall is pretty dead anyway . Try to support local when possible

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.

Merriman's is one of my favorite restaurants, and we love coming here whenever we visit Maui. We…read morewent twice this trip! The staff, sunset views, and food are always top notch, and the singer and guitar player Akoni (@alohaakoni) made it extra special. We love his music and were so glad we could sit close by in the main dining room to enjoy it. The vibe was especially lovely with him there. There are beautiful photo opportunities, and we had the loveliest ocean breeze coming through the open air restaurant. We recommend coming a little early to enjoy a Merriman's Mai Tai with lilikoi foam at the outside bar and take a few memorable photos before dinner. Merriman's is one of my favorite restaurants, and we love coming here whenever we visit Maui. We went twice this trip! The staff, sunset views, and food are always top notch, and the singer and guitar player Akoni (@aloha.akoni) made it extra special Saturday night. We love his music and were so glad we could sit close by in the main dining room to enjoy it. The vibe was especially lovely with him there. There are beautiful photo opportunities, and we had the loveliest ocean breeze coming through the open air restaurant. We recommend coming a little early to enjoy a Merriman's Mai Tai with lilikoi foam at the outside bar and take a few memorable photos before dinner.

We came to Merriman's for our 10-year anniversary and ended up having such a special couple of…read morenights. I was lucky enough to snag a last-minute reservation for two at the bar, and while we were there, I noticed our favorite Maui musician, Akoni, was playing that Friday and Saturday. Of course, I had to try to get back! I managed to grab another last-minute reservation, and we were seated right by Akoni. It was the perfect night -- amazing food, wonderful service, great music, and such a fun atmosphere. Seeing Akoni is always a highlight for us, but getting to enjoy his music at Merriman's made it even better. 10/10 recommend Merriman's and 20/10 recommend seeing Akoni perform live (and stream his music on Spotify)!

TLDR; Solid Chinese food for the location, family owned for 20+ years in Maui, service is ok…read more Restaurant itself is old and bit dingy so I would recommend takeout. It's a good placeholder meal if you want a breather for at least one meal from paying $50-80 after tip at one of the nearby yummy restaurants. One of the few food options that are easily walkable from the Maui El Dorado complex. (5 min) Whaler's village isn't far either, at around 15-20 min depending on the route. Kung Pao Chicken w/ rice on the side (8/10): Not too salty while flavorful, you do have to order rice separately as the entrees appear to be a la carte. Teriyaki Chicken, kids size (7/10): Was gonna give this a 6 for not having any sauce, but realized it may be due to style of cooking. It wasn't bad, but lacked any caramelization or char, which is actually healthier but less tasty.

Horrible food. $209 for enough food to feed two people and completely inedible. We are locals, not…read moretourists. They are taking advantage of people who need to eat because they're on vacation. Do not eat here.

Good food, friendly service, and super yummy boba smoothies. The place seems to get a lot of…read moretakeout orders since the restaurant tables are usually empty and I have witnessed many people coming in to grab bags of carefully packed food.

Pretty good burger and fries are crispy and hot but no salt of the fries which is probably for the…read morebetter, and service was kind. The noise level is quiet with a medium level music background. Overall pretty good experience.

My girlfriend and I have been here a handful of times and it never disappoints…read more It is pretty pricey, but welcome to Maui. They are of the same company as Gather down in Wailea, and the menu reflects that. It is a high-end ingredient and creation experience. So far, we have had the curry, Mac nut mahi, fried chicken sandwich, fried noodle dish, and wonton appetizer...everything has been top-notch. We did try the crab pizza which seemed like an aberration to everything else. Definitely do not order that. Cocktails were pretty great too. Service is solid. If I had to nitpick, you are paying high dollars but the ambience is not quite the same as a four-star hotel or Gather. I mean, it is a general store...so there is a slight value to price mismatch. The setting and ambience is very inexpensive, but everything else is expensive, but the dishes deliver. All in all, this is a place that deserves repeat visits. Each time we try something different, it is fantastic. Next time, I can't wait to try the lobster cream pasta. Just like Gather, the menu is not huge. Once you go a few times, you have the gist of what it's about. If you're a foodie, you're looking to move onto other experiences versus to keep going to the same place.

Food, vibe, art, love the old building, service is Aloha!!…read moreWorth the trip Upcountry. ***************************************(******