Ekahi Ocean Studio Guidebook, Maui
Places to Eat
Some of our favorite places for casual dining on Maui.
Happy hour (3:30pm-5:00pm) at Monkeypod Kitchen in Wailea. Everything here is good — try the craft cocktails and garlic truffle fries. The wings are gluten-free here if you have GF folks in your party.
241 locals recommend
Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman
10 Wailea Gateway PlHappy hour (3:30pm-5:00pm) at Monkeypod Kitchen in Wailea. Everything here is good — try the craft cocktails and garlic truffle fries. The wings are gluten-free here if you have GF folks in your party.
For an easy dinner at the studio or pavilion, there is great takeout sushi, plate lunch and other dinners available at Island Gourmet at the Wailea Shoppes.
32 locals recommend
Island Gourmet Markets at The Shops of Wailea
3750 Wailea Alanui DrFor an easy dinner at the studio or pavilion, there is great takeout sushi, plate lunch and other dinners available at Island Gourmet at the Wailea Shoppes.
Breakfast and coffee at Akamai coffee at the new Wailea marketplace. There’s usually a long line, but it moves fast. Our favorites are the salmon toast and huevos rancheros (and the chocolate chip banana bread).
16 locals recommend
Akamai Coffee @ Wailea Village
116 Wailea Ike DrBreakfast and coffee at Akamai coffee at the new Wailea marketplace. There’s usually a long line, but it moves fast. Our favorites are the salmon toast and huevos rancheros (and the chocolate chip banana bread).
For a special occasion splurge on dinner, look no further than Mama’s Fishhouse. Reservations are currently booking months in advance, so call or make a reservation in advance at OpenTable.
355 locals recommend
Mama's Fish House
799 Poho PlFor a special occasion splurge on dinner, look no further than Mama’s Fishhouse. Reservations are currently booking months in advance, so call or make a reservation in advance at OpenTable.
If you’re up for a drive, we love the vibes and food at Flatbread Company in Paia. Try a local beer and a Paia Bay Ohana pizza. Also great vegan and GF options.
104 locals recommend
Flatbread Company
89 Hana HwyIf you’re up for a drive, we love the vibes and food at Flatbread Company in Paia. Try a local beer and a Paia Bay Ohana pizza. Also great vegan and GF options.
If you have beer-lovers in your party, no trip to Maui is complete without a visit to Maui Brewing Company. Book ahead to enjoy a tour or stop by the tasting room or brewery restaurant.
146 locals recommend
Maui Brewing Company
605 Lipoa PkwyIf you have beer-lovers in your party, no trip to Maui is complete without a visit to Maui Brewing Company. Book ahead to enjoy a tour or stop by the tasting room or brewery restaurant.
For a taste of luxury, head over to the Four Seasons Resort Lobby Lounge Bar just down the road in Wailea. Go at 5pm for happy hour and pupu's and enjoy live hula dancer entertainment and sunset ceremony. Prices are still high at happy hour, but it’s a deal compared to the hotel’s restaurants and the atmosphere is beautiful. Valet parking is complimentary.
16 locals recommend
The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Maui
3900 Wailea Alanui DrFor a taste of luxury, head over to the Four Seasons Resort Lobby Lounge Bar just down the road in Wailea. Go at 5pm for happy hour and pupu's and enjoy live hula dancer entertainment and sunset ceremony. Prices are still high at happy hour, but it’s a deal compared to the hotel’s restaurants and the atmosphere is beautiful. Valet parking is complimentary.
The Andaz resort is next door. There are a few restaurants there to explore and a spa - you can enjoy coffee and dessert at Ka’Ana Kitchen or head to the outside bar in the evening and enjoy a drink while exploring their grounds.
13 locals recommend
Ka'Ana Kitchen
3550 Wailea Alanui DrThe Andaz resort is next door. There are a few restaurants there to explore and a spa - you can enjoy coffee and dessert at Ka’Ana Kitchen or head to the outside bar in the evening and enjoy a drink while exploring their grounds.
Experiences
Free Entertainment! The Shoppes at Wailea (just down the street) offer a variety of free entertainment events throughout the year. They have live hula every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30pm. Head over for some Lappert’s ice cream and local entertainment before sunset.
222 locals recommend
The Shops at Wailea
3750 Wailea Alanui DrFree Entertainment! The Shoppes at Wailea (just down the street) offer a variety of free entertainment events throughout the year. They have live hula every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30pm. Head over for some Lappert’s ice cream and local entertainment before sunset.
The Upcountry Farmers Market is a Saturday Farmers Market from 7am-11am (rain or shine) and a great excuse to try some new tropical fruits and explore upcountry
25 locals recommend
Upcountry Farmer's Market
55 Kiopaa StThe Upcountry Farmers Market is a Saturday Farmers Market from 7am-11am (rain or shine) and a great excuse to try some new tropical fruits and explore upcountry