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Headed to Maui best restaurants and bar
Posted on 12/2/15 at 10:01 am
Posted on 12/2/15 at 10:01 am
Headed to Maui and just wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction for food and drinks. Y'all kicked arse for New Orleans figured I'd do this again. If there is anything else you'd recommend that'll be great as well. I'm going for work so I'm not going to be able to leave the island so please recommend stuff on Maui. Thanks Ladies and Gents!
Posted on 12/2/15 at 10:02 am to trickydick12
King Kamehameha Club
Ask for Rick.
Ask for Rick.
Posted on 12/2/15 at 10:16 am to trickydick12
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Spam!
Posted on 12/2/15 at 10:31 am to trickydick12
Not upscale but the eggs benedict at Moose Mcgillycuddys in Waikiki is surprisingly good. It was near our hotel and tried it one morning and went back 3 mornings in a row.
Also, Helena's Diner was some good local stuff.
Also, Helena's Diner was some good local stuff.
Posted on 12/2/15 at 11:00 am to trickydick12
trickydick12,
Been to Maui a few times. Listen to me closely. Purchase the Maui Revealed book off of Amazon or at your nearest Barnes & Noble. It's also known by Maui locals as the "Blue Book".
The book is not a travel guide, but rather an incredible compilation of Maui's local secrets written by people who live there. It covers everything from when and where to avoid traffic, to secret waterfalls on private property, to excursions, to restaurants and bars, to beaches, and nightlife.
The book looks like this:
Amazon link
The locals hate this book because it truly gives away their local secrets and watering holes to tourists, but for tourists it's without a doubt the best resource you could possibly take with you to Maui.
It's not a terribly long book. It's very easy to use because everything is categorized under chapters such as: Nightlife, Restaurants, Resorts, Roads, Waterfalls, Cities, Excursions, etc.
Once again...this is not a travel guide but rather an incredible resource to quickly learn about Maui's secrets. The authors (locals themselves) provide brutal honest opinions on everything in the book, and no company pays to receive favorable reviews.
Have fun!
Been to Maui a few times. Listen to me closely. Purchase the Maui Revealed book off of Amazon or at your nearest Barnes & Noble. It's also known by Maui locals as the "Blue Book".
The book is not a travel guide, but rather an incredible compilation of Maui's local secrets written by people who live there. It covers everything from when and where to avoid traffic, to secret waterfalls on private property, to excursions, to restaurants and bars, to beaches, and nightlife.
The book looks like this:
Amazon link
The locals hate this book because it truly gives away their local secrets and watering holes to tourists, but for tourists it's without a doubt the best resource you could possibly take with you to Maui.
It's not a terribly long book. It's very easy to use because everything is categorized under chapters such as: Nightlife, Restaurants, Resorts, Roads, Waterfalls, Cities, Excursions, etc.
Once again...this is not a travel guide but rather an incredible resource to quickly learn about Maui's secrets. The authors (locals themselves) provide brutal honest opinions on everything in the book, and no company pays to receive favorable reviews.
Have fun!
This post was edited on 12/2/15 at 11:01 am
Posted on 12/2/15 at 11:11 am to mizzoukills
A lot of people who haven't been to Hawaii for some reason believe luau's are a waste of time...something that only the most stereotypical tourist want to do.
They are wrong.
The Old Lahaina Luau is a great time! The sandpit barbeque pig is incredible and their Mai Tais are excellent. You'll walk out of the Luau as drunk as you've ever been. Highly recommend the Old Lahaina Luau.
Also, a local secret (something you'll find in the Blue Book) is that the best entertainer on the island is in fact a magician. I was skeptical about attending a magic show while in Maui. I thought to myself, "Perhaps the locals are fricking with me. Why would I want to waste a night in Maui at a magic show?" But the locals kept recommending it, so we went.
Best decision we made!
The club is called Warren and Annabelle's and it sells out every night. It's also voted "Favorite activity/show on Maui" by Hawaii Magazine.
The magic show is a hip speakeasy type bar and dinner show in Lahaina that involves solving a room sized riddle to access a secret bar behind hidden walls. Once you're in the bar the magic begins...and it's top notch magic! But it doesn't end there. You're constantly moved around to other secret rooms where you eventually end up at the main performer's stage. This is a 4 hour show, so book it early and plan on this being your entertainment for one evening.
Warren and Annabelle's
They are wrong.
The Old Lahaina Luau is a great time! The sandpit barbeque pig is incredible and their Mai Tais are excellent. You'll walk out of the Luau as drunk as you've ever been. Highly recommend the Old Lahaina Luau.
Also, a local secret (something you'll find in the Blue Book) is that the best entertainer on the island is in fact a magician. I was skeptical about attending a magic show while in Maui. I thought to myself, "Perhaps the locals are fricking with me. Why would I want to waste a night in Maui at a magic show?" But the locals kept recommending it, so we went.
Best decision we made!
The club is called Warren and Annabelle's and it sells out every night. It's also voted "Favorite activity/show on Maui" by Hawaii Magazine.
The magic show is a hip speakeasy type bar and dinner show in Lahaina that involves solving a room sized riddle to access a secret bar behind hidden walls. Once you're in the bar the magic begins...and it's top notch magic! But it doesn't end there. You're constantly moved around to other secret rooms where you eventually end up at the main performer's stage. This is a 4 hour show, so book it early and plan on this being your entertainment for one evening.
Warren and Annabelle's
Posted on 12/2/15 at 11:27 am to trickydick12
I've never been but I suggest you ignore Mizzoukillz' suggestions.
Posted on 12/2/15 at 11:55 am to BallstotheWesleyWall
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I've never been but I suggest you ignore Mizzoukillz' suggestions
You've never been to Maui but you suggest that a first timer ignore the suggestions of someone who has been there a few times?
Okay....
Posted on 12/2/15 at 12:06 pm to mizzoukills
quote:
You've never been to Maui but you suggest that a first timer ignore the suggestions of mizzoukills about anything.
Yeah, absolutely.
Posted on 12/2/15 at 2:17 pm to trickydick12
Try the poi at Mukalakahiki's. And a trip to Maui isn't complete without getting a mango daiquiri at Lalahamanamana's.
Posted on 12/2/15 at 3:08 pm to trickydick12
It's effin Maui who cares what the food tastes like, you're in effin Maui
Posted on 12/2/15 at 3:38 pm to trickydick12
We went in the summer and spent a week. Although we ate at a lot of the restaurants on the south (resort) side of the island and they were fine, the best meal we had was at Mama's Fish House on the north side of the island off of the Hana Highway.
Highly recommend that place, it's flat-out amazing.
Highly recommend that place, it's flat-out amazing.
Posted on 12/2/15 at 9:04 pm to JDHLaw
Da Kitchen and get the Teriyaki Chicken with mac salad
(Lived there three years)
(Lived there three years)
Posted on 12/2/15 at 10:19 pm to trickydick12
I went this summer. My recs:
First day - you will wake up crazy early due to jet lag so drive up to the top of that volcano and watch the sunrise (it's a popular tourist activity). It's pretty neat. Bring something warm as it can get cold up there.
Old Lahaina Luau - I didn't do it, but heard nothing but great things. If you're going to do a Luau, do this one as the others are considered poor substitutes. And book reservations soon because it sells out.
Road to Hanna - Ok, have a love/hate relationship with this. It's on most to-do lists, but keep in mind this is a tiring all day ordeal. The drive is brutal, windy roads with lots of bad drivers. Make sure you get a good rental car and have a plan set in stone with good research in advance and your stops well planned out with a navigator. There are lots of cool things to see along the way and some are easy to miss. Leave early and bring supplies and bring along an old pair of shoes for hiking/swimming that you can trash when the trip is over.
Snorkling is good there. There's a big reef that a lot of people take guided tours to offshore but I found there are some good reef spots on shore that you can go to with tropical fish, turtles, etc. Just spend $10 to rent some gear and research the noted spots.
Helicopter rides. I did this just because I had never done it before. It's expensive - and probably not worth the money if you're on a tight budget - but it's a fun, quick way to explore parts of the island you either can't access or don't have the time to see.
Eating - Mama's Fish house is the go-to place for fresh caught seafood. If it's too crowded or expensive, the nearby Paia Fish Market is good too, and much cheaper and laid back. Cool Cat Cafe is the place to go for a burger. It's in downtown Lahaina where there are lots of cool restaurants, bars and shops. All the resorts have pretty good restaurants.
Posted on 12/3/15 at 12:24 am to trickydick12
Ulupalakua Ranch Store! Google Map it..most delicious venison/elk burger i've ever tried!
also
Not food related but..
Baldwin Beach park on the way out of Kahului heading toward Hana
Lahaina is awesome for surfing
Haleakala for sunset..bring a jacket!
Seven Sacred Pools trail is a MUST! There's one pool that you can jump about 40 feet off a rock ledge into crystal clear water below and easily climb back up...just don't let the park rangers catch you!
also
Not food related but..
Baldwin Beach park on the way out of Kahului heading toward Hana
Lahaina is awesome for surfing
Haleakala for sunset..bring a jacket!
Seven Sacred Pools trail is a MUST! There's one pool that you can jump about 40 feet off a rock ledge into crystal clear water below and easily climb back up...just don't let the park rangers catch you!
Posted on 12/3/15 at 6:30 am to trickydick12
Mamas Fish House is a given. I typically stay in Wailea, so I know that area better. If you are in Lahaina or past that, I can't really help.
In Wailea, there's Monkey Pod which is pretty cool and they have Lilikoi Mai Tais if you are into that. Also, if you like sushi, Koiso in Kihei is a tiny 15-20 seat restaurant run by an old Japanese guy. You need a reservation and you simply tell him to serve you whatever he thinks is best - if you are adventurous, it's amazing. If you want a more party sushi environment, Sensei is Kihei can be pretty good as well.
A great view with decent food is the Humuhumu... At the Grand Wailea. There are multiple restaurants there and at the Fairmont and Four Seasons that are great.
In Kihei, there are a bunch of hole in the wall places that are pretty cool.
In Wailea, there's Monkey Pod which is pretty cool and they have Lilikoi Mai Tais if you are into that. Also, if you like sushi, Koiso in Kihei is a tiny 15-20 seat restaurant run by an old Japanese guy. You need a reservation and you simply tell him to serve you whatever he thinks is best - if you are adventurous, it's amazing. If you want a more party sushi environment, Sensei is Kihei can be pretty good as well.
A great view with decent food is the Humuhumu... At the Grand Wailea. There are multiple restaurants there and at the Fairmont and Four Seasons that are great.
In Kihei, there are a bunch of hole in the wall places that are pretty cool.
Posted on 12/4/15 at 8:15 am to Agforlife
It's effin Maui who cares what the food tastes like, you're in effin Maui
Because eating well is part of being in paradise.
Mama's Fish House for the win.
Because eating well is part of being in paradise.
Mama's Fish House for the win.
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