Maui Drive Guide Dining Guide

Central Maui:

Buzz's Wharf (Maalaea Harbor Detail Map, J-1 or Map 2, Inset C, D-15) (244-5426), A landmark harbor-view restaurant located in Maalaea Bay, famous for its “Freight Train” surfing wave and whale-watching. Buzz's is known for its house specialty, Markea Prawns Tahitian, as well as great American cuisine with an Island flavor, featuring teriyaki steak, freshly caught fish, other Island specialties and seafood. Always the best place to stop after a whale-watch excursion or just a day out on the water, Buzz's Wharf also serves up award-winning desserts, including its Taste of Lahaina first-prize winner, mango crème brûlée. Serving lunch and dinner daily from 11 a.m. Reservations recommended.

Café O'Lei at The Dunes (Map 1, E-8) (877-0073). Located at The Dunes Golf Course, Kahului. Café O'Lei features seafood towers, Kula rancher Bill Eby's premium beef burgers, lilikoi roast duckling, ragout of Cajun shrimp and white beans. It overlooks the golf course and is just 10 minutes from the airport.

Carl's Jr. (Maalaea Harbor Detail Map, H-1) (249-0787) is the place for big, juicy, char-broiled burgers and chicken sandwiches. Stop by for a western bacon cheeseburger any time. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Conveniently located just off Honoapiilani Highway at Maalaea Harbor.

West Maui:

The Bakery (Lahaina Map, B-3) (667-9062). Located at 991D Limahana Place, Lahaina. This European bakery features fresh-boiled bagels, fresh croissants and pastries, a full-service deli, hot lunches, artisan breads and specialty cakes. Open Monday through Saturday.

Baskin-Robbins is located in Lahaina Gateway Shopping Center, at 305 Keawa St. (Lahaina Map, C-2). Ice cream lovers will find 31 flavors of the finest ice cream delights, including shakes and sundaes.

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. (Lahaina Map, D-6) (661-3111). Located at 889 Front St. Shrimp, shrimp and more shrimp—along with barbecued baby back ribs, salads and sandwiches, as well as memorabilia from the movie Forrest Gump.

Hard Rock Café (Lahaina Map, D-5) (667-7400) 900 Front St., Lahaina. Enjoy the ultimate rock 'n' roll dining experience, featuring great food, cool merchandise and legendary memorabilia. Merchandise hours are 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The bar closes at midnight.

Kaanapali Sunset Luau at the Sheraton Maui Beach Resort (Map 2, D-8 or Kaanapali Map, D-6) (877-HULA (4852). Experience a true paradise luau on Kaanapali Beach at the foot of the famous cliff diving point of Black Rock. Come prepared to be entertained by the best in Hawaiian and Polynesian song and dance, featuring a spectacular fire knife dance, imu unearthing, lei greeting, Hawaiian luau buffet, open bar and Hawaiian arts and crafts. Join the cast on a spectacular voyage through the South Pacific. Available every Monday and Wednesday evening. For reservations, call 877-HULA (4852).

Outback Steakhouse at Lahaina Gateway Shopping Center (Map 2, C-11) (665-1822), 325 Keawa St., is open for lunch daily at 11 a.m. When you've had enough sun and sand and want to chill with a good meal, maybe it's time to go to Outback Steakhouse. Kick back, relax and enjoy chicken, lamb, seafood and local fresh fish of the highest quality. And, of course, there's the selection of thick, juicy steaks. Whatever it takes, “Let Go. Go Outback.”

Spirit of Lahaina (Map 2, C-12 or Lahaina Map, E-11) (808-662-4477). Spirit of Lahaina's Sunset Grill Dinner Cruise features Maui's finest dinner, entertainment and service. Operated by Hawaii's most experienced cruise company, since 1957. Lahaina Harbor Slip 4.

Warren & Annabelle's Magic Show (Map 2, C-11 or Lahaina Map, D-5) (667-MAGIC). “If you only see one show on Maui, this is it!” says Maui Revealed guidebook. Warren Gibson, highly acclaimed showman and one of the country's premier sleight-of-hand magicians, treats you to his incredible style of close-up magic, sense of humor and Southern hospitality in this beautiful, $1.2 million venue. Your evening begins as you discover the secret passage into Annabelle's Parlor. There, Annabelle, the resident ghost at the piano, takes your requests and entertains you prior to the show. Gourmet appetizers, desserts and cocktails are available for purchase in the parlor as a package or à la carte. Then, you're invited into the luxurious theater, where you will laugh and be truly amazed as Warren performs a two-hour, interactive show. Show sells out nightly. Guests must be 21 years or older.

South Maui:

Baskin-Robbins has two locations in Kahului. They are Queen Kaahumanu Center, 275 W. Kaahumanu Ave., on the second floor, next to the Consolidated Theaters. (Map 1, C-8) (873-0331) and in the front of Maui Mall (Map 1, A-9) at 70 Kaahumanu Highway, next to Longs (873-0331). Ice cream lovers will find 31 flavors of the finest ice cream delights, including shakes and sundaes.

Baskin-Robbins has two locations in Kihei at Azeka Place (Map 3, D-8), 1280 S. Kihei Road, Suite 103 (879-4010) in Azeka One, on the right-hand side, and in Dolphin Plaza (Map 3, C-12) at 2395 S. Kihei Road (891-1131), across from Kamaole Beach I, next to Pizza Hut. Ice cream lovers will find 31 flavors of the finest ice cream delights, including shakes and sundaes.

Outback Steakhouse in Kihei at Piilani Village Shopping Center (Map 3, B-7) (879-8400), 281 Piikea Ave., is open for lunch Monday through Friday at 11 a.m. When you've had enough sun and sand and want to chill with a good meal, maybe it's time to go to Outback Steakhouse. Kick back, relax and enjoy chicken, lamb, seafood and local fresh fish of the highest quality. And, of course, there's the selection of thick, juicy steaks. Whatever it takes, “Let Go. Go Outback.”

The Maui Sunset Luau at the Maui Prince Hotel (Map 3-A, C-6) (877-HULA). South Maui Tihati's No. 1 luau offers a secluded, romantic, oceanfront paradise setting at the Maui Prince Hotel, with spectacular sunset views, all-you-can-eat buffet and entertainment befitting the most discerning guests. “Drums of Makena” is a journey through the South Pacific in song and dance, including the “Hawaiian Wedding Song” and the Samoan fire knife dance, imu unearthing, lei greeting, Hawaiian cultural activities, Hawaiian luau buffet and open bar. Available every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening. Call 808-877-HULA (4852) for reservations.

East Maui:

Kauiki Restaurant at the Hotel Hana Maui (Map 6, B-14 or Map 7, A-10) (248-8211 or reservations at 800-321-HANA) offers a tantalizing blend of Pacific Island and regional cuisine with a fresh innovative flair. The menu features fresh fish from the hawaiian waters and produce grown locally or on the island of Maui. The majestic views look toward Hana Bay. Reservations are recommended for dinner. For cocktails and dinner, ladies are welcome in long or short dresses, skirts or slacks. Aloha shirts, collared and suitable shirts (no tank-tops), slacks or dress shorts, are the norm for gentlemen.

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