The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Kahului | Lahaina

1. • Merriman's 75

   • Upscale American Fine Dining
   
   

   1. ʻAipono Awards
      Best Wine List | Silver

   2. ʻAipono Awards
      Best Hawai'i Regional Cuisine | Honorable Mention

   3. The Infatuation
      The Best Restaurants In Maui

   
   

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   • 1 Bay Club Pl, Lahaina, HI | Lahaina
   • Website
   • Instagram

2. • The Banyan Tree 75

   • Intimate Mediterranean/Hawaiian Hotel Fine Dining
   
   

   1. AAA
      Four Diamond Restaurants

   2. ʻAipono Awards
      Best Chef's Table | Honorable Mention

   3. ʻAipono Awards
      Best Pacific Rim Cuisine | Honorable Mention

   
   

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   • 1 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Lahaina, HI | Lahaina
   • Website
   • Instagram

3. • Ulu Kitchen 75

   • Outstanding Hawaiian Hotel Restaurant
   
   

   1. James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Restaurateur, Peter Merriman | Semifinalist

   2. ʻAipono Awards
      Best New Restaurant | Honorable Mention

   3. ʻAipono Awards
      Best Breakfast | Honorable Mention

   
   

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   • 2365 Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina, HI | Lahaina
   • Website
   • Instagram

4. • Monkeypod Kitchen 75

   • Fun Hawaiian/American Restaurant
   
   

   1. ʻAipono Awards
      Best Handcrafted Cocktails | Silver

   2. ʻAipono Awards
      Best Dessert | Honorable Mention

   3. ʻAipono Awards
      Best Bar | Honorable Mention

   
   

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   • 2435 Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina, HI | Lahaina
   • Website
   • Instagram

5. • Star Noodle 73

   • Unique Asian Family-Style Restaurant
   
   

   1. ʻAipono Awards
      Best Asian Cuisine | Gold

   2. ʻAipono Awards
      Best Southeast Asian Cuisine | Honorable Mention

   3. ʻAipono Awards
      Best Pacific Rim Cuisine | Honorable Mention

   
   

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   • 1287 Front St, Lahaina, HI | Lahaina
   • Website
   • Instagram

6. • Mala Ocean Tavern 71

   • Oceanfront Hawaiian Seafood Restaurant
   
   

   1. ʻAipono Awards
      Best Oceanfront Dining | Winner

   2. ʻAipono Awards
      Best Hawai'i Regional Cuisine | Honorable Mention

   3. ʻAipono Awards
      Restaurant of the Year | Silver

   
   

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   • 1307 Front St, Lahaina, HI | Lahaina
   • Website
   • Instagram

7. • Honu Oceanside 70

   • Contemporary European-Inspired Seafood Restaurant
   
   

   1. ʻAipono Awards
      Best Wine List | Honorable Mention

   2. ʻAipono Awards
      Most Innovative Menu | Silver

   3. ʻAipono Awards
      Best Fish & Seafood | Honorable Mention

   
   

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   • 1295 Front St, Lahaina, HI | Lahaina
   • Website
   • Instagram

8. • Japengo 70

   • Sophisticated Pacific Rim Hotel Restaurant
   
   

   1. ʻAipono Awards
      Best Lūʻau | Honorable Mention

   2. ʻAipono Awards
      Best Pacific Rim Cuisine | Silver

   3. ʻAipono Awards
      Best Asian Cuisine | Silver

   
   

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   • 200 Nohea Kai Dr, Lahaina, HI | Lahaina
   • Website
   • Instagram

9. • Coco Deck 70

   • Approachable Mexican/American Restaurant
   
   

   1. ʻAipono Awards
      Best New Restaurant | Silver

   2. ʻAipono Awards
      Best Happy Hour | Honorable Mention

   3. ʻAipono Awards
      Best Restaurant Poke | Honorable Mention

   
   

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   • 1312 Front St, Lahaina, HI | Lahaina
   • Website
   • Instagram

10. • Leoda's Kitchen and Pie Shop 70

    • Classic American/Hawaiian Bakery
    
    

    1. ʻAipono Awards
       Best Bakery | Honorable Mention

    2. The Infatuation
       The Best Restaurants In Maui

    3. Eater
       The 25 Best Maui Restaurants

    
    

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    • 820 Olowalu Village Rd, Lahaina, HI | Lahaina
    • Website
    • Instagram

11. • Sea House Restaurant 70

    • Beachfront Local Hotel Restaurant
    
    

    1. ʻAipono Awards
       Best Breakfast | Honorable Mention

    2. ʻAipono Awards
       Best Happy Hour | Silver

    3. ʻAipono Awards
       Best Business Lunch | Honorable Mention

    
    

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    • 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Lahaina, HI | Lahaina
    • Website
    • Instagram

12. • Moku Roots 48

    • Satisfying Plant-Based Restaurant/Bakery
    
    

    1. ʻAipono Awards
       Best Farm-to-Farm | Gold

    2. ʻAipono Awards
       Best Healthy Fare | Honorable Mention

    
    

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    • 335 Keawe St, Unit 221, Lahaina, HI | Lahaina
    • Website
    • Instagram

13. • Lahaina Noon 48

    • Chic Hawaiian Hotel Restaurant
    
    

    1. Sunset
       Where to Eat and Drink | Happening Hawaiian

    2. ʻAipono Awards
       Best New Restaurant | Honorable Mention

    3. ʻAipono Awards
       Best Lūʻau | Honorable Mention

    
    

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    • 2780 Kekaa Dr, Lahaina, HI | Lahaina
    • Website
    • Instagram

14. • Pizza Paradiso Mediterranean Grill 46

    • Casual Mediterranean Restaurant
    
    

    1. ʻAipono Awards
       Best Late-Night Dining | Silver

    2. ʻAipono Awards
       Best Pizza | Honorable Mention

    
    

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    • 3350 Lower Honoapiʻilani Rd, Unit 208, Lahaina, HI | Lahaina
    • Website
    • Instagram

15. • Aloha Mixed Plate 46

    • Great Local Plate Lunch
    
    

    1. ʻAipono Awards
       Best Plate Lunch | Silver

    2. ʻAipono Awards
       Best Oceanfront Dining | Honorable Mention

    
    

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    • 1285 Front St, Lahaina, HI | Lahaina
    • Website
    • Instagram

16. • Tales of the Kapa Moe Luau 46

    • Authentic Hawaiian Luau
    
    

    1. ʻAipono Awards
       Best Lobby Lounge | Honorable Mention

    2. ʻAipono Awards
       Best Pacific Rim Cuisine | Honorable Mention

    3. ʻAipono Awards
       Best Lūʻau | Honorable Mention

    
    

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    • 1 Ritz Carlton Dr, Lahaina, HI | Lahaina
    • Website
    • Instagram

17. • Son'z Steakhouse 46

    • Open-Air Hotel Steakhouse
    
    

    1. ʻAipono Awards
       Best Steak | Honorable Mention

    2. ʻAipono Awards
       Most Romantic Setting | Honorable Mention

    
    

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    • 200 Nohea Kai Dr Kaanapali, HI | Lahaina
    • Website
    • Instagram

18. • Sale Pepe Pizzeria e Cucina 45

    • Authentic Italian/NY Pizza Shop
    
    

    1. James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: Northwest & Pacific, Michele Di Bari | Semifinalist

    2. Eater
       The 25 Best Maui Restaurants

    
    

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    • 157 Kupuohi St, Unit J1, Lahaina, HI | Lahaina
    • Website
    • Instagram

19. • Cane & Canoe 28

    • Haute Hawaiian Hotel Restaurant
    
    

    1. Forbes Travel Guide
       4 Stars

    
    

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    • 1 Bay Dr, Lahaina, HI | Lahaina
    • Website
    • Instagram

20. • Choice Health Bar 25

    • Vibrant Vegan Cafe
    
    

    1. ʻAipono Awards
       Best Healthy Fare | Gold

    
    

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    • 2435 Kaʻanapali Parkway, Lahaina, HI | Lahaina
    • Website
    • Instagram

21. • Old Lahaina Luau 25

    • Authentic Hawaiian Luau
    
    

    1. ʻAipono Awards
       Best Lūʻau | Gold

    
    

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    • 1251 Front St, Lahaina, HI | Lahaina
    • Website
    • Instagram

22. • Honolua Store 23

    • Fresh Hawaiian Grab & Go Market
    
    

    1. ʻAipono Awards
       Best Grab & Go Market | Honorable Mention

    
    

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    • 502 Office Road, Lahaina, HI | Lahaina
    • Website
    • Instagram

23. • The Sandbar 23

    • Panoramic Lobby Lounge
    
    

    1. ʻAipono Awards
       Best Lobby Lounge | Honorable Mention

    
    

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    • 2605 Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina, HI | Lahaina
    • Website
    • Instagram

24. • Maui Brewing 23

    • Family-Friendly Island-Inspired Brewpub
    
    

    1. ʻAipono Awards
       Best Happy Hour | Honorable Mention

    
    

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    • 2525 Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina, HI | Lahaina
    • Website
    • Instagram

25. • Teddy's Bigger Burgers 23

    • Old-School American Burger Shop
    
    

    1. ʻAipono Awards
       Best Burger | Honorable Mention

    
    

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    • 3355 Keawe St Unit 221-222, Lahaina, HI | Lahaina
    • Website
    • Instagram

26. • Kraken Coffee 23

    • Delicious Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. ʻAipono Awards
       Best Coffee Shop | Honorable Mention

    
    

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    • 991 Limahana Pl, Lahaina, HI | Lahaina
    • Website
    • Instagram

27. • Drums of the Pacific Lu'au 23

    • Exciting Hawaiian Luau
    
    

    1. ʻAipono Awards
       Best Lūʻau | Honorable Mention

    2. ʻAipono Awards
       Best Pacific Rim Cuisine | Silver

    3. ʻAipono Awards
       Best Asian Cuisine | Silver

    
    

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    • 200 Nohea Kai Dr, Lahaina, HI | Lahaina
    • Website
    • Instagram

28. • Joey’s Kitchen 23

    • Vibrant Filipino/Hawaiian Plate Lunch
    
    

    1. ʻAipono Awards
       Best Plate Lunch | Honorable Mention

    
    

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    • 5095 Napilihau St, Lahaina, HI | Lahaina
    • Website
    • Instagram

29. • The Gazebo Restaurant 23

    • Delightul American Brunch Shop
    
    

    1. ʻAipono Awards
       Best Breakfast | Honorable Mention

    
    

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    • 5315 Lower Honoapiilani Road, Lahaina, HI | Lahaina
    • Website

30. • The Myths Of Maui Luau At The Royal Lahaina Resort 23

    • Experiential Hawaiian Luau
    
    

    1. Sunset
       Where to Eat and Drink | Happening Hawaiian

    2. ʻAipono Awards
       Best New Restaurant | Honorable Mention

    3. ʻAipono Awards
       Best Lūʻau | Honorable Mention

    
    

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    • 2780 Kekaa Dr, Lahaina, HI | Lahaina
    • Website
    • Instagram

31. • A'A Roots 23

    • Wholesome Cafe
    
    

    1. ʻAipono Awards
       Best Healthy Fare | Honorable Mention

    
    

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    • 5095 Napilihau St, Unit 103, Lahaina, HI | Lahaina
    • Website
    • Instagram

32. • Sergio's Cantina 23

    • Laid-Back Mexican Cantina
    
    

    1. ʻAipono Awards
       Best Mexican Cuisine | Honorable Mention

    
    

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    • 3350 Lower Honoapiilani Rd Unit 502&503, Lahaina, HI | Lahaina
    • Website
    • Instagram

33. • Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar 23

    • Innovative Japanese Hotel Restaurant
    
    

    1. ʻAipono Awards
       Best Sushi | Honorable Mention

    
    

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    • 600 Office Rd, Kapalua, HI | Lahaina
    • Website
    • Instagram

34. • Miso Phat Sushi 23

    • Affordable Japanese Sushi Shop
    
    

    1. ʻAipono Awards
       Best Sushi | Gold

    
    

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    • 4310 Lower Honoapiʻilani Rd, Unit 111, Lahaina, HI | Lahaina
    • Website
    • Instagram

35. • Taverna 23

    • Vibrant Italian Golf Course Restaurant
    
    

    1. ʻAipono Awards
       Best Italian Cuisine | Honorable Mention

    
    

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    • 2000 Village Rd, Kapalua, HI | Lahaina
    • Website
    • Instagram

36. • Alaloa Lounge 23

    • Beloved Lobby Lounge
    
    

    1. ʻAipono Awards
       Best Lobby Lounge | Honorable Mention

    2. ʻAipono Awards
       Best Pacific Rim Cuisine | Honorable Mention

    3. ʻAipono Awards
       Best Lūʻau | Honorable Mention

    
    

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    • 1 Ritz Carlton Dr, Lahaina, HI | Lahaina
    • Website
    • Instagram

37. • Takumi Maui 20

    • Artisan Japanese Sushi Shop
    
    

    1. Eater
       The 25 Best Maui Restaurants

    
    

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    • 2580 Kekaa Dr, Unit J-2, Lahaina, HI | Lahaina
    • Website
    • Instagram