Spending a week on Maui was a dream come true. We snorkeled with huge sea turtles, spent hours on the Hana Highway, and ate some of the most delicious island food. From acai bowls topped with local honey, coconut flakes, granola, and fresh fruit. To savory local Hawaiian dishes like loco moco. My mind was blown by the end of the trip. Looking back, I would have been overwhelmed with all the restaurant options had I not planned ahead. Thankfully, a week or two before we flew to Hawaii I spent time planning and saving spots to visit on google maps. Because this method worked so well for me I wanted to share my Maui food guide with you. Plan ahead of time using this post so you can visit the best places to eat on Maui!
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*** If the restaurant is bolded that means we ate there during our trip ***
NORTH ISLAND
Maui Brewing Company: try their ginger beer made with local ginger!
Maui Fish Market: Grab a poke bowl or fresh fish tacos!
A’a Roots: Vegan!!
Merriman’s Maui: fine dining on the waterfront
LAHAINA
Alchemy: kombucha and healthy dishes
Baya Bowls: juice shop
Aloha Mixed Plate
Moku Roots: vegan/vegetarian, locally sourced
PAIA
Choice Health Bar: vegan/vegetarian options
Flatbread Co: local ingredients, vegan and GF pizza options
Island Fresh Cafe: a good spot for breakfast/lunch
Mana Foods: health foods market with a food bar
Paia Bowls: acai bowls, smoothies, toast, coffee
Coconut Glen’s + Ululani’s Shave Ice + Paia Bowls
WAILEA/KIHEI
Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice: a must-visit!
Brekkie Bowls: acai bowls
1054 Togoshi: a husband and wife’s small sushi bar
Eskimo Candy: seafood market and deli
Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade: juice bar & acai bowls
Joy’s Place: vegan, vegetarian and GF options
Hawaiian Moons Natural Foods: natural grocery store
Tamura Fine Wine & Liquor: poke bowls inside a liquor store.
Tin Roof + Alchemy + Tamura Fine Wine & Liquor
Kahului
Poi by the Pound: traditional Hawaiian food
Tin Roof: Hawaiian food-to-go (get the Mochiko Chicken)
Mo Ono Truck: food-truck with healthier options
Hana Highway
Coconut Glen’s: vegan ice cream, super tasty!
Ka Haku Smoke Shack: barbecue
There were so many sweet things to eat on the island: like lilikoi (Hawaiian passionfruit), acai bowls, shave ice, mochi with ice cream, and smoothies. Mango would have made the list had it been in season while we visited. Some of my favorite savory dishes were poké bowls, fresh sashimi/sushi, and shrimp tacos! Let me know in the comments what food you’re excited to try in Maui and if you found this list helpful.