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Aloha Friend!If you are already thinking about where to eat on your Maui vacation, you are to be congratulated. I'm so glad you made it to this page. Maui abounds in rich soil and clean oceans, making it one of the best places on earth to eat... With fabulous ingredients like these, restaurant owners and chefs have the opportunity to really work some kitchen magic. Unfortunately, while many restaurants excel and astound ... many others disappoint. There are over 300 Maui
restaurants vying for your vacation dollar and while some
deliver world-class cuisine, attentive service, and drop-dead
views, others are, to put it bluntly,
tourist traps.
"Knowing Which Restaurants Are Really
Worth Your Vacation Dollar Is the Difference Between a Good
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Have you ever had a bad restaurant experience put a damper on your whole day, evening, even weekend? |
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Have you heard about Maui's extremely high prices, and are you worried that you'll spend a lot on a special meal ... and not like the food? |
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Did you know that most people on Maui actually getting paid cash to recommend certain restaurants, even if they're not worth it? |
If you're here because you're planning your Maui vacation, you've probably been carefully searching for the best value on plane tickets, car rentals, hotel rooms, and snorkeling trips.
Maui's number one business is tourism.
Most every restaurant spends a mint each year on advertising. Their ads may look beautiful... but they're not always living up to what they want you to believe.
Because everyone is so invested in tourism on Maui, there is a true lack of reliable information about the restaurant scene.
For instance, asking concierges and hotel clerks for dining advice can be iffy.
Here's why.
The concierges often don't know a lot about food because they can't afford to eat in all the best restaurants and--more importantly they are reluctant to recommend any restaurant that doesn't compensate them (directly or indirectly).
To put it bluntly, your problem is this:
If you were visiting a new city for the first time and an old friend could tell you the best choice for dinner tonight, wouldn't you call him up and ask him?
Especially if he were a best-selling author and internationally respected food critic?

Over the years we've realized that what we know is vitally useful to Maui visitors, so we've started sharing it, first with our friends... and now with you.
We'll tell you the honest truth about each restaurant--no holds barred.
And because we pay for every meal out of our own pocket no freebies from restaurants like most writers get, no compensation in any way you can totally trust that we are writing from the heart, from the gut, and telling it like it is.
We are food journalists!
In short...
I'm Molly Jacobson, and my husband James and I advise tens of thousands of visitors on the Maui restaurant scene.
With decades of research and nearly $107,258 invested in dining here on the island, our promise is to eat all the food no matter how bad so you don't have to waste your time, money, or taste buds when you visit.
We're passionate about food and in love with Maui (James has lived here since 1990, and Molly since 2005), and we love to give advice on the restaurant scene. Our childhoods were spent at our grandmother's elbows preparing family meals and experimenting with new ingredients.
We've taken classes--James studied French cooking at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and Indian cuisine from Mother Teresa's personal chef--and we cook constantly at home. We know how to make most dishes that are served on Maui (and many that aren't) and can taste even the slightest hint of a seasoning, a rare herb, and other gastronomical details. We often dissect recipes at the table. (Very boring for non-Foodies.)
In just a minute I'll tell you about how you can do just that, but for now I want to focus on whetting your appetite for your Maui vacation. After all, this is about pleasure, right?
What do you want to hear about?
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The fabulous, densely flavored pineapple dessert that calls us back to the heart of the sugarcane ... even though it's waaaaay off the beaten path. |
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Why the Hawaiian fish called mo'i was reserved for royalty ... and where you can find the flakiest sweet-and-sour preparation that will make you moan. |
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The most relaxing place for a happy hour drink and hearty appetizers on Maui ... eat the ahi bruschetta here and you'll write us personally to say thank you. |
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The one perfect Maui restaurant ... exquisite fresh food, service with hustle and Aloha, and a stunning view. (And no one knows about it.) |
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In-depth reviews of the only professional lu'aus we recommend ... how to decide whether to go, and which one will fill you with Aloha. |
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Prawns prepared perfectly in ten different ways ... and you won't find them anywhere else on the island. |
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Where to get a beautiful French meal ... including foie gras that slides over your taste buds ... and you'd never stop if we didn't tell you to. |
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A hotel restaurant "on the beach walk" in Ka'anapali that doesn't feel too touristy ... and has a much better than expected value...including good sushi. |
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Simple Mexican food that is so fresh, so lovingly prepared, and so well-balanced ... you'll swear you are sitting with your abuelita. |
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Where to go when you want to be a local ... the hippest place to enjoy an excellent wine, relax, and pretend you live on Maui. |
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How to find the best prepared food selection on the island ... and who the genius is who makes it. |
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A $7.95 killer plate lunch in a great Maui restaurant ... dinner is good too, but see why lunch is even better. |
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How to get real Kobe beef for less than $25 ... and enjoy one of the finest luxury resorts at the same time, even if you don't spend $600 per night! |
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Where you can get a flaky, melt-in-your-mouth fish sandwich that even the most finicky of eaters will love ... for under $9. |
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How to celebrate a special occasion on a budget (under $50) ... with unlimited champagne, flakey mahi mahi, roast beef, and chocolate-covered strawberries. |
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Why one of the most expensive restaurants on Maui with the absolute best sunset view ... should be avoided at all costs. |
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Why you should visit the "Sushi Nazi" if you really crave authentic, super-fresh sushi ... and where to find him (it's not obvious). |
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Why you should drive up the volcano for your steak ... instead of dropping a wad of cash at these two "steakhouses." |
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Why certain restaurants will make your kids comfortable ... and which ones will make you comfortable if you don't want kids around. |
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How exactly to get to our favorite high-end restaurant for fresh Hawaiian fish on the entire island ... and why you might miss it if we didn't point it out. |
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The 5 biggest tourist traps on the island ... including a cheap place so bad you shouldn't spend even $2 on pancakes. |
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The simple truth about the island's many Pacific Rim restaurants ... this doesn't make us popular, but you'll be glad we shared! |
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How to decide if the most expensive (and famous) restaurant in Hawaii is right for you ... it's a more complicated decision than you might think. |
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Why you might want to visit this donut shop ... even if you're not in the mood for an achingly sweet, melt-in-your-mouth confection. |
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Where to get the creamiest, most intensely flavored dessert on the island ... made with local and organic ingredients ... that will leave you dazed with joy. |
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Why we go out of our way every month to eat the fresh fish, burritos, and noodles at this dumpy Asian restaurant that's impossible to find. |
"Are you salivating yet?"
Well, that's exactly the point!
We've put everything we know--all the best Maui food and
restaurants, into one, easy PDF--our downloadable restaurant
review guide, Top Maui Restaurants.
As one reader put it...
"Reading your book was like taking the trip to
paradise
before I even started packing." -Cindy Stack, St. Louis
Remember, the advice you get from concierges, hotel clerks, and activity booths can be suspect and incomplete (at best).
We don't take compensation or
perks from anyone else--we're like Consumer Reports. We're
beholden only to you, our reader.
In Top Maui Restaurants
you get:
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Real-world advice. We tell you whether the restaurant is worth your vacation dollar ... and where to go if it isn't ... so you aren't left hanging. |
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Recommendations at every price range, from Thrifty to Four Star, so you can plan breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, cocktails ... |
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A focus on the best restaurants. Whatever price range, you can be sure we're talking about good food ... so you don't waste your time reading about losers. |
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A few of the worst restaurants. We review a few clunkers that may tempt you otherwise, so you don't get taken in by their clever advertising. |
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Anonymous reviewing. We do not identify ourselves when we review a restaurant, so you don't have to worry about us getting special treatment. |
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A focus on value. Whether you spend $10 or $200 per person, you should get the best food, service, and ambience ... so you don't leave hungry or annoyed. |
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Un-biased reviews. We call it like we see it, because we don't take cash incentives or free meals ... so you can trust that we're telling it straight. |
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Our Top Picks. Certain restaurants are outstanding in their field, so we tell you our personal preferences to help you make the best decision. |
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Frequent samples. We go back and back to give restaurants second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth chances to improve, so you know it's a solid opinion. |
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Well written, by real writers. James is bestselling author and Molly makes her living writing, so you'll have fun and your mouth will water. |
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From an informed source. We are both lifelong foodies and love to cook so you can trust us to know good food when it's set down on the table. |
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Big city perspectives. We've lived in New York, DC, and Boston and traveled all over, so you know we've dined in the best places the world offers and can put the Maui food in context. |
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Maui locals. James has been here part-time since 1990 and full-time since 2003 so you can trust he knows a lot about Maui restaurants. |
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Maui magic. Great soil and clean oceans make fabulous fruits and vegtables, meat, and fish. We describe in detail so you have a rich understanding of the food you're enjoying. |
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The only definitive Maui restaurant review advice. No one else is giving you honest and well-informed advice about Maui restaurants. |
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Written with our friends in mind. We started this to give our friends advice for their Maui vacation and that intent continues to this day. |
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Don't Have to Move to Maui to Get a Local Insider's View on Maui
Restaurants"So how do you get excellent advice about Maui restaurants without buying a time share and spending tens of thousands of dollars getting to know the restaurant scene?
It's simple.
Do what thousands of others have done and download our restaurant review guide, Top Maui Restaurants.
We started writing this guide
when I first moved to Maui and was astonished at the lack of
relevant, honest advice (I'm a New Yorker, so I'm used to critics).
As we explored the restaurant scene and formed our opinions I felt practically betrayed by the bad restaurants and the worse, incompetent "critics." I kept thinking "Why wasn't I warned???"
On the other hand, there were restaurants that weren't getting any attention at all (because they don't spend a lot on advertising!), including the Wailea restaurant that gets our vote for best restaurant on Maui!
We started sharing our opinions with friends in writing, and from those grew reviews ... and then finally a downloadable book that we started sharing with Maui visitors.
People started finding out about Top Maui Restaurants and the popularity exploded. We are now the indisputable authority on the Maui restaurant scene--all because I wanted a reliable, honest person to tell the truth about it.
(Sometimes you just have to do things yourself to get them done right.)
We have lovingly crafted and painstakingly researched this review guide, with you, the Maui visitor in mind.
We include the following so you can arrive on Maui relaxed and fully informed:
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More than 120 restaurants on 237 pages to make every meal count. |
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The average entree cost at each joint so you can budget accordingly. |
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A proprietary, accurate rating system so you can get our thoughts "at a glance." |
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The exact street location for each place plus landmarks so you'll find it easily. |
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Where to park so you can get in and out without fuss. |
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The hours of operation so you aren't surprised by closed doors. |
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Websites so you can see pictures and look at menus. |
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What meals are served so you can plan your day. |
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The view to expect so you can make a sunset meal. |
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What kind of alcohol they serve so you can plan your evening. |
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Reservation policies so you know to call ahead. |
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Which credit cards they honor so you bring the right plastic. |
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Our favorites by cuisine so you can
pick by your mood. |
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Special Top Picks designation so you know our personal favorites. |
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A listing by location so if you're lost at least you'll know where to eat. |
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Details about local cuisine so you can know what to expect. |
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Easy to Download and open PDF format. |
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Professionally laid out for optimum reading. |
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Bonus Report #1: Where to Celebrate Your Anniversary or Wedding Dinner |
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Bonus Report #2: Where to Shop for Groceries (where the locals go) |
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Bonus Report #3: Our Personal Maps (it's like having us in the car with you) |
NOTE: We try to include everything a visitor needs. If you have any features you'd like to see added, just let us know and we'll work them into future editions!
This isn't some crummy little eBook. Take a look at the Table of Contents to see which restaurants are covered:
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Table of Contents Introduction: A Magical Meal on Maui 11 How to Use This Guide 19 "Honey, What're You in the Mood For?" 25 Our Top Picks 37 Maui Restaurants by Location 41 Restaurant Reviews 53
A Alexander's Fish & Chips 47 Antonio's 48 Aroma D'Italia 50
B Bada Bing! 52 Ba-Le 54 Big Wave Cafe 56 Bistro Molokini 57 BJ's Chicago Pizzeria 60 Brigit & Bernard's Garden Cafe 61 Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. 62 Buns of Maui 64 Buzz's Wharf 65
C Cafe des Amis 67 Cafe Kiowai 68 Cafe Mambo 70 Cafe Marc Aurel 71 Cafe O'Lei 73 Caffe Ciao 74 Capische? 76 Casanova 80 Cascades Grille & Sushi Bar 81 Charley's Restaurant & Saloon 83 Cheeseburger in Paradise / Cheeseburger Island Style 85 Chez Paul Restaurant 87 Cilantro Fresh Mexican Grill 90 Cinnamon Roll Fair 92 CJ's Deli & Diner 93 Colleen's at the Cannery 95
D David Paul's Lahaina Grill 96 Dog & Duck 99 Down to Earth 101 Dragon Dragon Chinese Restaurant 102 Duo 103
F Fat Daddy's Smokehouse BBQ 107 Feast at Lele 109 Ferraro's Bar E Ristorante 111 Five Palms Restaurant 113 Flatbread Company 114 Fred's Mexican Cafe 116
G Gazebo 118 Gerard's Restaurant 119 Gian Don's Italian Bistro 121 Giannotto's 122 Grand Wailea Grand Dining Room Sunday Brunch 123
H Hakone 125 Hali'imaile General Store 127 Hawaiian Moons Natural Foods 129 Hecocks Italian Restaurant 130 Honolua Store 132 Hula Cookies & Ice Cream 133 Hula Grill 134 Humuhumunukunukuapua'a 135
I I'O 136
J Jacques Bistro 138 Jawz Tacos 140 Joe's Simply Delicious Food 141 John Paul Fine Foods 143 Joy's Place 144 Julia's Best Banana Bread 146
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K Kihei Caffe 147 Kincha 148 Kobe Japanese Steak Hour & Sushi Bar 150 Koiso Sushi Bar 152 Krispy Kreme 154
L L & L Hawaiian Barbecue 155 Lahaina Store Grille & Oyster Bar 157 Lappert's 158 Life's a Beach 160 Longhi's 161 Lulu's 163
M Makawao Steak House 164 Makawao Sushi and Deli 166 Ma'alaea Grill 167 Ma'alaea Waterfront Restaurant 169 Mala an Ocean Tavern 171 Mama's Fish House 173 Mana Foods 175 Manana Garage 176 Marco's Grill & Deli 178 Matteo's Pizzeria 179 Maui Brewing Company 181 Maui Coffee Roasters 183 Maui Community College 184 Maui Tacos 185 Milagros Food Co. 186 Moana Bakery & Cafe 187 Moose McGillicuddy's 188 Mulligan's on the Blue / Mulligan's at the Wharf 189
N Nick's Fishmarket 191
O Old Lahaina Lu'au 194
P Pacific'O 196 Pa'ia Fish Market 198 Peggy Sue's 199 Philly's Blue Plate Diner 200 Pineapple Grill 201 Pita Paradise 205 Plantation House 206 Prince Court 208
R Restaurant Taiko 209 Roy's 212 Ruby's 213 Ruth's Chris Steak House 215
S A Saigon Cafe 217 Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar 219 Sarento's on the Beach 220 SeaWatch 223 Shaka 224 Son'z 225 Spago 228 Stella Blues 229
T Tasaka Guri-Guri 231 Tasty Crust 232 Thailand Cuisine 233 Tommy Bahama's Tropical Cafe 234 Tropica 236 Tutu's 238
U Upcountry Fresh Tamales & Mixed Plate Local Food 239
W Who Cut the Cheese 240 |
Feeling a little overwhelmed just looking at that list?
We understand. There are a lot of great restaurants ... and some not so great ones.
That's why we give you our Top Picks.
We'll tell you which restaurant is the ...
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Best Apple Strudel on Maui Best Asian Take-Out on Maui Best Bar Food on Maui Best Bistro Grill on Maui Best Breakfast on Maui Best Burger and Shake on Maui Best Chinese on Maui Best Coffee on Maui Best Concept Restaurant on Maui Best Crepe on Maui Best Crispy Duck on Maui Best Deep Dish Pizza on Maui Best Dessert on Maui Best Dive Bar on Maui Best Donut on Maui Best Fine Dining on Maui Best Fish & Chips on Maui Best Fish Sandwich on Maui Best Fish Tacos on Maui Best French on Maui Best German on Maui Best Gourmet Burger on Maui Best Health Food Store on Maui Best Ice Cream on Maui Best Italian on Maui Best Japanese Buffet on Maui Best Japanese Restaurant on Maui Best Ka'anapali Restaurant on Maui Best Kapalua Restaurant on Maui Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant on Maui Best Kihei Lunch on Maui Best Kihei Restaurant on Maui Best Lahaina Restaurant on Maui Best Lamb on Maui Best Lamb Pita on Maui Best Late Night Dining on Maui Best Local Food on Maui |
Best Lu'au Food on Maui Best Ma'alaea Restaurant on Maui Best Margarita on Maui Best Maui Restaurant Best Microbrew on Maui Best Mexican on Maui Best Onion Rings on Maui Best Picnic Lunch To-Go on Maui Best Pie on Maui Best Pizza on Maui Best Place for Breakfast After Sunrise on Top of Haleakala or Before You Go to Hana Best Place to Dance on Maui Best Place to Pick Up Groceries on Maui Best Prawns on Maui Best Prepared Foods on Maui Best Ravioli on Maui Best Ribs on Maui Best Romantic Lahaina View on Maui Best Romantic Restaurant on Maui Best Seafood on Maui Best Smoothie on Maui Best Spaghetti & Meatballs on Maui Best Splurge Restaurant on Maui Best Steak on Maui Best Steak House on Maui Best Sunday Brunch on Maui Best Sushi on Maui Best Tapas Bar on Maui Best Thai on Maui Best Upcountry Restaurant on Maui Best Vietnamese on Maui Best Waffle Bar on Maui Best Wailuku Restaurant on Maui Best West Side Breakfast on Maui Best Wine Bar on Maui
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Top Maui Restaurants eBook.
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Bonus Report
#1: Where to Celebrate Your Anniversary or
Wedding Dinner
If you're planning a special dinner, there are a few restaurants that really outperform the rest. Get our best tips for your romantic evening here. |
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Report #2: Where to Shop for Groceries
The cost of groceries on Maui is even higher than the restaurants (believe it or not). Go where the locals go for the best fresh fruit and veggies, meat, cheese, fish, and even alcohol - at the best prices. Don't leave your condo without it! |
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Bonus Report #3: Our Personal Maps It's like having us in the car with you! We drew these for friends a few years ago - they're too good not to share with you!
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Picture yourself seated at a romantic dinner at a fabulous Maui restaurant. The sun is setting over the ocean, the waiter is bringing you a good bottle of wine, and you are contemplating the menu as the breeze whispers in your ear.
Ahi, Mahi Mahi, Ono, Opakapaka, Opah ... mango chutneys and fresh Kula green salads ... everything tempts you. Your mouth starts to water. You notice that the prices are high ... but hey, you're on vacation.
Now picture yourself forking into your entree ... and hitting rubber.
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Not flakey, tender fresh fish. Rubber! The sauce is separated and chunky with badly minced herbs. The rice is overcooked and clumpy, and the mango chutney is little more than preserves, and they kind of taste like apricots (true story).
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What is going on here? After a disappointing dessert and undrinkable coffee, the bill arrives. You stare in disbelief. Two salads, an appetizer to share, two entrees, and a bottle of wine for ... $327.13. And that's just the first night of ten. This doesn't have to happen to you. If you follow our advice, you're more likely to feel cheerful while signing your bills--whether they add up to $357.45 or $35.65. After all, when you have delicious, soul-satisfying food, everything looks a little rosy Don't let a bad meal ruin your Maui vacation. After all... |
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Pick up your copy of Top Maui Restaurants and be assured that you're getting the best advice to avoid bad dining on Maui.
You'll be glad you did--I
guarantee it!
Warm Aloha,

Molly Jacobson
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