Island Favorites

My husband and I frequent the islands of Maui and Kauai and are proud to share with you some of our absolute island favorites. The following restaurants serve the finest of cuisine and provide impeccable service. We encourage you to try each one and are sure you will love them as much as we have. We never miss dining at these establishments while on the islands.

Maui, Hawaii

Gazebo Restaurant

808-669-5621
5315 Lower Honoapiilani Road
Napili Shores, Lahaina, Maui

The Gazebo is known for its wonderful breakfast served Oceanside. If you arrive after 8:30 am be prepared to wait. But it is definitely worth it!

Lahaina Grill – Voted BEST MAUI RESTAURANT Seventeen Years in a Row! (1994–2010)

808-667-5117

Longhi’s

808-667-2288

Longhi’s has been a Maui landmark and a culinary leader in Hawaii since 1976. Longhi’s has won numerous awards for its outstanding food, extensive wine list and excellent service. A must for a memorable breakfast. 

Pacific’O

808-667-4341

Contemporary pacific cuisine. This Oceanside restaurant is known nationwide for being “farm to table.”  Nearly 100% of salad and herbs come from the eight-acre organic O’o Farm in Kula, started in 2000 by the owners. They invite you to come in and taste for yourself.

The Plantation House Restaurant

808-669-6299

Cuisine of the Sun ~ Maui-style. Since opening its doors on Maui in 1991, The Plantation House Restaurant in Kapalua has had a winning formula for enticing diners from around the world, as well as in the local island community. Restaurateur Roy Dunn and Chef Alex Stanislaw bring to Maui what island diners seek, whether they are looking for an upscale, fine dining experience, or just a casual get-together with friends or family … gracious service, comfortable surroundings, and unbeatable food.

 

Kauai, Hawaii

The Beach House Restaurant

808-742-1424

The Beach House has earned a reputation on Kauai that goes well beyond its breathtaking setting. Roy Dunn and Mike Hooks, owners of The Beach House, have nurtured a winning formula that melds gracious Hawaiian service and innovative Pacific Rim Cuisine. Take a slice of paradise, mix well with a generous helping of island hospitality and a bounty of Hawaiian flavors, and you’ll discover what nourishes the soul and keeps you coming back for more. 

Mermaid Café

808-821-2026
1384 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa, HI

Located in the heart of Kapaa, HI. Serving up healthy island style cuisine. Try the great hibiscus lemonade and enjoy the freshest tuna wraps around. A locals’ favorite!

 

Other Island Favorites

Tedeschi Vineyards

877-878-6058

Be sure to visit the Tedeschi Vineyards at Ulupalakua Ranch.

Escape for an afternoon and go on a relaxing scenic drive to rural Upcountry Maui. Taste some locally made wines at an eighteen foot long bar cut from the trunk of a single mango tree. Enjoy a picnic and learn island history by touring the grounds at Tedeschi Vineyards.