Below is information you might find useful in planning your Maui holiday. Our tourists levels are high and for the week you booked, there will be lots of activity on the island. To make sure you get to do what you want and eat in places you might like, I highly suggest booking reservations far in advance. Just one example is Mama’s Fish House, listed below, books out 3-4 months in advance.
RECOMMENDATIONS
RESTAURANTS
Mama's Fish House
Expensive but an over the top restaurant. Reservations books out about two – three months in advance.
https://www.mamasfishhouse.com
Cafe Olei
They have multiple locations. Cafe O’lei Kihei is right across the street and walkable for you. The Mill House is newly taken over by them. A little different menu but one of our favorites.
https://www.cafeoleirestaurants.com
The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea
Romantic spot inside Hotel Wailea offers sweeping views & a global menu using many local products.
https://www.hotelwailea.com/rhw/
Maui Thai Bistro
Located right across the street and an easy walk. Great Thai food, nice service. They also offer take out. A great first night option to order take out and eat on the lanai.
https://www.mauithaibistro.com
South Maui Fish Company
his is a food truck. It is owned and operated by our concierge’s family, Mary. They were on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives – Triple D on the Food Network on July 30, 2021. It is great for fresh fish you can purchase for prep at home and they have amazing fish tacos, fresh poke and more.
https://southmauifishco.com
Nalu's South Shore Grill
Open-air bar/eatery with seasonal, locally sourced Hawaiian recipes, plus occasional live music.
https://naluskihei.com
Nuka
This is a true Japanese food and sushi restaurant. It is on the north shore in Haiku town. They do not take reservations. First come first serve and you wait. They open at 4:30pm for dinner and also open for lunch.
https://www.nukamaui.com
Hali'imaile General Store
A long time favorite restaurant by Chef Bev Gannon.
https://hgsmaui.com
Matteo's Osteria
Excellent food, outstanding service and a huge wine cellar.
https://www.matteosmaui.com
Seascape Maalaea Restaurant
Associated with the Maui Ocean Center. Both are highly recommended. Seascape Restaurant is only open for lunch 11am – 3pm. Fantastic views of the harbor. Make a reservation for sure.
https://mauioceancenter.com/dine
ISLAND ACTIVITIES
Maui Guide
A good place to start. This is one of the best online and up to date guides for Maui. In this guide you will find many activity companies.
https://mauiguide.com
Alii Nui Sailing Charters
Great for snorkeling, sunset sails and whale watching.
https://www.aliinuimaui.com
Hawaiian Paddle Sports
Amazing company and doing an outrigger canoe paddle is wonderful. During whale season it is amazing to be so close to the water when the whales appear and they do.
https://hawaiianpaddlesports.com
Air Maui
Numerous different options. We like the 60 minute tour of West Maui and Moloka’i. It is outstanding. Or you can do a 45 minute doors-off tour.
https://www.airmaui.com
Road to Hana and More
If you want to go to Hana on the far eastern side of the island, we highly recommend taking a tour versus driving it yourself.
https://www.temptationtours.com
Whale Watching
Pacific Whale Foundation is a great option for family whale watching. Just make sure you book one of the larger boats. Just more room to move around.
https://www.pacificwhale.org
Private Chef
Private Maui Chef – in particular Chef Kenny – Kenneth Droter is our highest recommendation for a private chef and he knows our kitchen and dining amenities. Menus he enjoys preparing for you – American Regional, Mediterranean, Italian, French, Pastries, Vegan, Vegetarian, Tropical foods, Filipino, Spanish/Mexican, Japanese, and much more.
https://privatemauichef.com/
