As each ethnic group came to Hawai'i, they brought with them their foods and
food ways. The result is arguably the most cosmopolitan mix of dishes,
techniques, tools and customs in the country, possibly the world. Significant
contributions have been made by Hawaiians, Caucasians from America and
elsewhere, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, Koreans, Filipinos and Puerto Ricans
and more lately, Southeast Asians including Vietnamese, Thai, Laotians and
Cambodians.
It is a place where rice is the staple starch, although it was never eaten by
the indigenous people; where the classic plate lunch - entree, mac salad, two
scoops rice - may be built around anything from fried chicken to kal bi ribs;
and where the roots of Hawai'i Regional Cuisine are sunk deep in the rudimentary
kitchens of plantation villages and shared lunches taken in the cane and
pineapple fields.
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to our on-line world of all things related to dining out and food in the
beautiful Land of Aloha. Here you'll find a current and as up-to-the-minute as
we can make it restaurant directory, helpful restaurant reviews, tasty
recipes, informative articles about health, wine and entertaining plus
food-related news and happenings from around town. Mahalo for visiting us and
remember to eat, drink and enjoy life!
Maui Menus Online
- From Five-Star to Sports Bar, we've got the Maui dining scene
covered. Search through our restaurant database to begin planning
your perfect Maui dining experience.
Maui Princess
Sunset Dinner Cruise - Experience the enchantment of a romantic
dinner cruise on the Maui Princess. You'll see spectacular sunset
views and night lights from the islands of Molokai, Lanai and Maui,
while being served table-side by our friendly staff. Watch the stars
come out over the ocean on our "open-air" upper dining deck.
The Plantation
House - Restaurant, a thoroughly modern blend of traditional
plantation-style atmosphere, old-fashioned Hawaiian hospitality and
the finest in island cuisine. Since opening in 1991, The Plantation
House has earned a reputation among Maui restaurants for serving
innovative cuisine in a picturesque setting.
Kimo's - Voted "Best
Meal on Maui" by Honolulu Advetiser readers and "Best Bar" by Maui
News readers, Kimo's continues to be a favorite of residents and
visitors alike. The menu features fresh Hawaiian fish, seafood,
prime rib and island favorites. Cocktails and a lighter menu are
served on the lower lanai.
Beachside Chef Dining
- Beachside dining is getting so popular that you will want to reserve
early. All dinners include fresh vegetables, bread and a beverage of choice.
If you want to bring a bottle of Wine or Champagne you are welcomed to do so
but the Chef cannot bring it for you. They will provide wine glasses.
Grandma's
Coffee House - Daily lunch specials vary, including: spinach
lasagna, teriyaki chicken, paniolo pork chops, honey sesame chicken, curry
chicken, beef stew, cajun chicken, meatloaf, spaghetti and meatballs, fresh
fish and more. Cold drinks are also available.
Maui
Dining Suggestions - "We're not food critics, but we know what
we like." Here are some of our favorite Island restaurants
The Plantation Inn -
is home to one of the finest restaurants in North America, Gerard's.
Chef Gerard Reversade produces the finest Contemporary Island French
Cuisine in Hawaii.
Lahaina Grill
- Among the signature favorites are the Warm Pecan Crusted Goat
Cheese & Baby Arugula Salad, and The Cake Walk - a sampler of Kona
Lobster Crab Cake, Seared Ahi Cake, and Sweet Louisiana Rock Shrimp
Cake. Entrée selections encompass meat, seafood, and pasta, and
vegetarian menu options are available. Experience the hailed Kona
Coffee Roasted Rack of Lamb, Maui Onion Crusted Seared Ahi
(considered by many as the best Ahi dish on the Maui!), or the
executive chef's nightly seafood design.
