Kristen's Guidebook
Breakfast
Amazing breakfast place that’s worth the wait. (There’s usually a long line!) Don’t miss their fried rice! We usually order an extra to go. Great view too! You’ll see whales here often during whale season.
72 locals recommend
The Gazebo
5315 Lower Honoapiilani RdAmazing breakfast place that’s worth the wait. (There’s usually a long line!) Don’t miss their fried rice! We usually order an extra to go. Great view too! You’ll see whales here often during whale season.
Another great place for fried rice (it’s a local breakfast fave!) And it usually has less of a wait. A Kihei fave that finally made its way to Lahaina.
185 locals recommend
Kihei Caffe
1945 S Kihei RdAnother great place for fried rice (it’s a local breakfast fave!) And it usually has less of a wait. A Kihei fave that finally made its way to Lahaina.
Casual Dining
Lunch places or quick bites for an informal dinner.
Best burgers, onion rings, shakes, and fries on the island! They do a Burger of the Month that’s usually to die for. My favorite is March: Everything is Better with Bacon. My husband’s favorite is July and involves a jalapeño popper topper! Inside area has AC of its a hot Lahaina day or evening.
48 locals recommend
Cool Cat Cafe
658 Front StBest burgers, onion rings, shakes, and fries on the island! They do a Burger of the Month that’s usually to die for. My favorite is March: Everything is Better with Bacon. My husband’s favorite is July and involves a jalapeño popper topper! Inside area has AC of its a hot Lahaina day or evening.
If you find yourself in South Maui and you like fish tacos, DEFINITELY don’t miss this place! I’ve tried fish tacos all over Maui and these are my favorite hands down.
191 locals recommend
Coconut's Fish Cafe
1279 S Kihei RdIf you find yourself in South Maui and you like fish tacos, DEFINITELY don’t miss this place! I’ve tried fish tacos all over Maui and these are my favorite hands down.
Don’t skip out on eating at this place just because it has a great bar scene! It’s not your typical bar food. It’s the only restaurant I discovered before Guy Fieri from Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives brought it to fame. Their lobster BLT and chicken and waffles are mouthwateringly delicious. If you’re looking for a bar scene, this place checks those boxes too!
48 locals recommend
Down The Hatch
658 Front StDon’t skip out on eating at this place just because it has a great bar scene! It’s not your typical bar food. It’s the only restaurant I discovered before Guy Fieri from Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives brought it to fame. Their lobster BLT and chicken and waffles are mouthwateringly delicious. If you’re looking for a bar scene, this place checks those boxes too!
Food scene
Celebrating something and can’t get in to Mama’s Fish House or want to stay on West Side? This place is a fab, fancy dinner choice
113 locals recommend
Merrimans Kapalua
1 Bay Club PlCelebrating something and can’t get in to Mama’s Fish House or want to stay on West Side? This place is a fab, fancy dinner choice
Honu is a great seafood place for a dinner out or it’s right on the water for a gorgeous lunch too. The Mac and cheese is amazing!
50 locals recommend
Honu
1295 Front StHonu is a great seafood place for a dinner out or it’s right on the water for a gorgeous lunch too. The Mac and cheese is amazing!
Great sushi place! They have a killer discount for happy hour if you want to eat early, but it’s worth full price even if you go any time. The butterfish (miso black cod) is my favorite.
158 locals recommend
Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar
1819 S Kihei RdGreat sushi place! They have a killer discount for happy hour if you want to eat early, but it’s worth full price even if you go any time. The butterfish (miso black cod) is my favorite.
Another great choice for high end night out. The roof top bar has a fabulous sunset happy hour with bagpipes! The view from there is gorgeous too. Food is amazing.
100 locals recommend
Fleetwood's on Front St.
744 Front StAnother great choice for high end night out. The roof top bar has a fabulous sunset happy hour with bagpipes! The view from there is gorgeous too. Food is amazing.
Another Kihei famous place that made its way to Lahaina. It’s nearby, at the Whalers shops. Great maitais!
37 locals recommend
Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Kaanapali, Maui
2435 Kaanapali ParkwayAnother Kihei famous place that made its way to Lahaina. It’s nearby, at the Whalers shops. Great maitais!