Maui Musts: The Best of Everything Island-Wide
I found this list a very good one by one of my favourite Luxury travel specialists Stacy Small from LAX. I have been to Maui a couple of times and can vouch for some of the tips! Stacy’s list is a worth keeping on file and give her a bell or mail (stacy@
Best Overall Restaurant Island-Wide: Mama’s Fish House
Best Overall Restaurant in Wailea: Alan Wong’s Amasia
Best Overall Restaurant in Lahaina: tie between Mala Ocean Tavern and Honu Seafood
Best New Restaurant: Morimoto’s
Best Sushi (shown below): Kai Sushi at the Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua
Best Shave Ice: Ululani’s in Lahaina (the original location)
Best spot for Fresh Fish (take out): The Fish Market Maui
Best French Fries: Mala Ocean Tavern
Best Italian Restaurant: Puleho
Best 24/7 Gourmet Snack Shop: Mokapu Market at Andaz Wailea
Best Prime Rib: Kimo’s
Best Coffee Shop: Maui Coffee Roasters
Best Grocery Store: Napili Market
Best Ice Cream Shop: Royal Scoop at the Royal Lahaina
Best Gluten-Free (and other) Pancakes: Slappy Cakes
Best Dessert: Tie between Hula Pie at Kimo’s and Chocolate Kuau Pie at Mama’s Fish House
Best Private Chef: Chef Kristen with Private Maui Chef
Best Date Night Spot: Japengo
Best Cocktails: Pineapple Grill
Best Happy Hour/Oceanview Bar: The Sea House
Best Live Music: Fleetwood’s
Best Waiter: J.J. at Merriman’s
Best Health Food Store/Juice Bar: Farmer’s Market Maui
Best Lunch Spot: Paia Fish Market
Best Yoga Studio: Island Spirit Yoga
Best Serenity Pool: Four Seasons Wailea
Best Hotel Gym: Montage Kapalua Spa & Fitness Center
Best Masseuse: Renate at the Montage Kapalua Spa
Best Surf Lessons: Maui WaveRiders
Best Sailing Excursions: Trilogy
Best Family Beach Hotel: Napili Kai Beach Resort
Best Golf Course: The Plantation Course at Kapalua Resort
Best Animal Shelter (where visitors can volunteer): Maui Humane Society
Best Hike: Village Walking Trails on the original Village Golf Course
Best Coastal Running/Walking Route: Kapalua Coastal Trail
Best Beaches: Kanaapali Beach, Napili Bay, Big Beach, Sugar Beach
Best Bathing Suit Store: Cruise Maui
Best Beachfront Villas: Andaz Wailea
Best Kids Club: Keiki Lani at the Fairmont Kea Lani and Ritz Kids at the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua
Best Family Beach Resort: Napili Kai Beach Resort
Best Oceanview Club Level Suites: Four Seasons Wailea
Best Boutique Hotel: Hotel Wailea
Best Hotel Transformation in the Works: Montage Kapalua