Raise your hand if you like food! Raise your hand if you like food with a view of the ocean!! Naturally, who wouldn’t?
When I think of all the lovely places on Maui where one can dine with the sites of the beautiful Pacific before them, it amazes me. Let pick a few of Evalani’s favorite’s!
It’s breakfast time … you can either golf before or after. If you plan to golf at the Gold or Emerald golf courses, make certain to reserve your tee time! Even if you don’t golf, go to The Seawatch Maui restaurant for breakfast in Wailea, on the South side of the island. Have a seat outside and enjoy the greens of the course and the blues of the ocean. The breakfast menu has nice diversity from lox to the best french toast I’ve had since I was just a child. The prices are very reasonable especially when you consider where you are!
It’s lunch time … lunch, just stopped into the Whaler’s Village after taking a stroll on the beach. This is in Kaanapali, on the West side of the island. Go to Hula Grill and ask to sit in the sandy outdoor area. The tables are in the sand and you can feel free to kick off your shoes and enjoy one of their specialty drinks. I always order the crab wontons, they are delicious and not too heavy. Then you must try their fish and chips. They make them with Ono fish with is flaky and thick with a spicy/sweet light sauce to dip them in. They are the best fish & chips I have ever had anywhere in the world. They have a signature dessert but it scares me because it’s so huge… a must share. Lunch there is not expensive, you have a front row seat of the ocean and they usually have a local performer at different times throughout the day.
It’s dinner time … make it an early dinner for this location and make reservations if you want to get in! Mama’s Fish House is unique in that it is made of a lot of woods.. koa. It sits in a cove of sand overlooking the ocean and the seafood is truly amazing. Get there a bit early so you can walk around, enjoy a Hawaiian beverage at their bar before your table is ready. You should be carrying your camera most of the time while on Maui but make sure to bring it to here. Ladies will want to dress up a bit… perhaps a nice new Hawaiian dress or that cocktail dress you haven’t had a chance to wear since you arrived. Men, buy a Hawaiian shirt if you don’t have one already. Reyn Spooner is a really nice brand and has a conservative and unique look; locals consider this a pretty formal Hawaiian shirt. I’d suggest what to try but Mama’s Fish House changes their menu regularly. They are a bit pricy but this is special treat to be had. It is past the airport going East by a famous area called Hookipa which is where the great windsurfers can be found.
Here’s to great dining experiences on Maui!
