The 10 Best Restaurants in Maui

The hardest reservation in the Pacific and the most justified — fish so fresh it has a fisherman's name attached to it.

Mama's Fish House is Maui's #1 restaurant on our 2026 ranking — a celebratory register that scales for a table of four to twelve. The hardest reservation in the Pacific and the most justified — fish so fresh it has a fisherman's name attached to it. The kitchen's discipline and the room's composure are the reasons it earns this position; the food is the proof, but the table is the argument.

The dish to know: the day's catch, raw bar selection, and a sommelier who knows white Burgundy. The wine programme matches the kitchen — neither showy nor undercooked — and the service team operates at the calibration the room demands. , Maui places it in the part of Maui where the dining year actually happens; the address is part of why the reservation is the right one.

For our editors, this is the Maui table for birthday Also strong for close a deal, first date. Read the full review on the Mama's Fish House page; book the table when you know the conversation matters.

Wolfgang Puck's Pacific outpost — Forbes Four-Star, AAA Four Diamond, and a sunset terrace that closes every deal before the appetizers arrive.

Spago is Maui's #2 restaurant on our 2026 ranking — a celebratory register that scales for a table of four to twelve. Wolfgang Puck's Pacific outpost — Forbes Four-Star, AAA Four Diamond, and a sunset terrace that closes every deal before the appetizers arrive. The kitchen's discipline and the room's composure are the reasons it earns this position; the food is the proof, but the table is the argument.

What gets ordered: the chef's signature progression — cross-cultural plates that earn their seriousness through technique. The wine programme matches the kitchen — neither showy nor undercooked — and the service team operates at the calibration the room demands. , Maui places it in the part of Maui where the dining year actually happens; the address is part of why the reservation is the right one.

For our editors, this is the Maui table for birthday Also strong for close a deal, first date. Read the full review on the Spago page; book the table when you know the conversation matters.

Perched on the point of Kapalua Bay with 90% locally sourced ingredients — where Hawaii's farm-to-table movement finds its finest expression.

Merriman's Kapalua is Maui's #3 restaurant on our 2026 ranking — a celebratory register that scales for a table of four to twelve. Perched on the point of Kapalua Bay with 90% locally sourced ingredients — where Hawaii's farm-to-table movement finds its finest expression. The kitchen's discipline and the room's composure are the reasons it earns this position; the food is the proof, but the table is the argument.

The dish to know: the chef's seasonal menu — a structured progression of plates that argues for the kitchen's defined point of view. The wine programme matches the kitchen — neither showy nor undercooked — and the service team operates at the calibration the room demands. , Maui places it in the part of Maui where the dining year actually happens; the address is part of why the reservation is the right one.

For our editors, this is the Maui table for birthday Also strong for first date, impress clients. Read the full review on the Merriman's Kapalua page; book the table when you know the conversation matters.

Iron Chef Morimoto's Pacific table — where omakase ambition meets a poolside resort setting that softens every hard negotiation.

Morimoto Maui is Maui's #4 restaurant on our 2026 ranking — a celebratory register that scales for a table of four to twelve. Iron Chef Morimoto's Pacific table — where omakase ambition meets a poolside resort setting that softens every hard negotiation. The kitchen's discipline and the room's composure are the reasons it earns this position; the food is the proof, but the table is the argument.

What gets ordered: the chef's recommendation — counter ordering, sake pairings, and the rotation of seasonal Japanese ingredients. The wine programme matches the kitchen — neither showy nor undercooked — and the service team operates at the calibration the room demands. , Maui places it in the part of Maui where the dining year actually happens; the address is part of why the reservation is the right one.

For our editors, this is the Maui table for birthday Also strong for close a deal, first date. Read the full review on the Morimoto Maui page; book the table when you know the conversation matters.

Hawaii's only Relais & Châteaux restaurant — perched on the hillside above Wailea with sweeping Pacific views and island-to-table menus that earn the elevation.

The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea is Maui's #5 restaurant on our 2026 ranking — a celebratory register that scales for a table of four to twelve. Hawaii's only Relais & Châteaux restaurant — perched on the hillside above Wailea with sweeping Pacific views and island-to-table menus that earn the elevation. The kitchen's discipline and the room's composure are the reasons it earns this position; the food is the proof, but the table is the argument.

The dish to know: the chef's tasting menu — eight courses that argue for a defined geography. The wine programme matches the kitchen — neither showy nor undercooked — and the service team operates at the calibration the room demands. , Maui places it in the part of Maui where the dining year actually happens; the address is part of why the reservation is the right one.

For our editors, this is the Maui table for birthday Also strong for close a deal, first date. Read the full review on the The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea page; book the table when you know the conversation matters.

Top Chef's Sheldon Simeon reimagines the Hawaiian luau for a chicly modern room — communal, generous, and unmistakably local.

Lineage is Maui's #6 restaurant on our 2026 ranking — a celebratory register that scales for a table of four to twelve. Top Chef's Sheldon Simeon reimagines the Hawaiian luau for a chicly modern room — communal, generous, and unmistakably local. The kitchen's discipline and the room's composure are the reasons it earns this position; the food is the proof, but the table is the argument.

What gets ordered: the Filipino regional menu — kinilaw, lechon, and a sourcing strategy that connects directly to the islands. The wine programme matches the kitchen — neither showy nor undercooked — and the service team operates at the calibration the room demands. , Maui places it in the part of Maui where the dining year actually happens; the address is part of why the reservation is the right one.

For our editors, this is the Maui table for birthday Also strong for first date, impress clients. Read the full review on the Lineage page; book the table when you know the conversation matters.

Wailea's only truly oceanfront open-air restaurant — Italian coastal cuisine with Pacific horizons and Four Seasons precision.

Ferraro's Bar e Ristorante is Maui's #7 restaurant on our 2026 ranking — a celebratory register that scales for a table of four to twelve. Wailea's only truly oceanfront open-air restaurant — Italian coastal cuisine with Pacific horizons and Four Seasons precision. The kitchen's discipline and the room's composure are the reasons it earns this position; the food is the proof, but the table is the argument.

The dish to know: the handmade pasta, the wood-fired secondi, and the wine list that punches above its label. The wine programme matches the kitchen — neither showy nor undercooked — and the service team operates at the calibration the room demands. , Maui places it in the part of Maui where the dining year actually happens; the address is part of why the reservation is the right one.

For our editors, this is the Maui table for birthday Also strong for close a deal, first date. Read the full review on the Ferraro's Bar e Ristorante page; book the table when you know the conversation matters.

Award-winning Wine Spectator cellar, Hawaiian opakapaka in Mediterranean dress, and a sunset setting that has made it a Maui institution for decades.

Nick's Fishmarket is Maui's #8 restaurant on our 2026 ranking — a celebratory register that scales for a table of four to twelve. Award-winning Wine Spectator cellar, Hawaiian opakapaka in Mediterranean dress, and a sunset setting that has made it a Maui institution for decades. The kitchen's discipline and the room's composure are the reasons it earns this position; the food is the proof, but the table is the argument.

What gets ordered: the day's catch, raw bar selection, and a sommelier who knows white Burgundy. The wine programme matches the kitchen — neither showy nor undercooked — and the service team operates at the calibration the room demands. , Maui places it in the part of Maui where the dining year actually happens; the address is part of why the reservation is the right one.

For our editors, this is the Maui table for birthday Also strong for close a deal, first date. Read the full review on the Nick's Fishmarket page; book the table when you know the conversation matters.

Tokyo-born Chef Kiyo Ikeda presides over Maui's most refined sushi counter — twice-weekly Japan sourcing, ocean views, and no pretension.

KOMO is Maui's #9 restaurant on our 2026 ranking — a celebratory register that scales for a table of four to twelve. Tokyo-born Chef Kiyo Ikeda presides over Maui's most refined sushi counter — twice-weekly Japan sourcing, ocean views, and no pretension. The kitchen's discipline and the room's composure are the reasons it earns this position; the food is the proof, but the table is the argument.

The dish to know: the omakase progression — twenty courses, one chef, no menu. The wine programme matches the kitchen — neither showy nor undercooked — and the service team operates at the calibration the room demands. , Maui places it in the part of Maui where the dining year actually happens; the address is part of why the reservation is the right one.

For our editors, this is the Maui table for birthday Also strong for close a deal, first date. Read the full review on the KOMO page; book the table when you know the conversation matters.

Nobu Matsuhisa's island chapter — the Black Cod with Miso needs no introduction, and the 13,000-square-foot Grand Wailea setting gives the brand genuine scale.

Nobu Maui is Maui's #10 restaurant on our 2026 ranking — a celebratory register that scales for a table of four to twelve. Nobu Matsuhisa's island chapter — the Black Cod with Miso needs no introduction, and the 13,000-square-foot Grand Wailea setting gives the brand genuine scale. The kitchen's discipline and the room's composure are the reasons it earns this position; the food is the proof, but the table is the argument.

What gets ordered: the chef's recommendation — counter ordering, sake pairings, and the rotation of seasonal Japanese ingredients. The wine programme matches the kitchen — neither showy nor undercooked — and the service team operates at the calibration the room demands. , Maui places it in the part of Maui where the dining year actually happens; the address is part of why the reservation is the right one.

For our editors, this is the Maui table for birthday Also strong for close a deal, first date. Read the full review on the Nobu Maui page; book the table when you know the conversation matters.