BARBECUE
Fat Daddy's Smokehouse BBQ - open for lunch (11:30 AM) & dinner. This Texas style barbecue restaurant is located in the Kalama Village.
Tip-Ups - boast that they have the best bar-b-que ribs in town. Open daily from 11:30 AM to 2:00 AM, they have nightly entertainment/ live music and dancing. They are located at 1279 S. Kihei Road.
FAMILY DINING
Big Wave Cafe - has good food at good prices. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Early Bird - 2 for 1 Special - from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. This restaurant has outdoor patio dining and is located in the Long's Center.
Cinnamon Roll Fair - known for their gooey delicious cinnamon rolls but they also have muffins and sandwiches. Open for breakfast at 6:00AM in the Rainbow Plaza.
Denny's - a well-known restaurant that is open 24 hours every day serves breakfast, lunch and dinner is located in the Rainbow Plaza.
Kihei Caffe - good food and hearty helpings at reasonable prices. Open for breakfast at 5:30 AM through 2:30 PM. Located in the Kalama Village Shopping Center.
BRUNCH
Grand Dining Room at the Grand Wailea Resort - Enjoy a sweeping view of the Pacific Ocean while having a champagne buffet brunch. Reservations are recommended.
Prince Court at the Maui Prince Hotel - Unlimited champagne buffet brunch with a dazzling view of the Pacific Ocean. Reservations are required.
BURGERS
Peggy Sue's - a 50's style diner known for their burgers and great shakes. Opening at 11:30 AM for lunch and dinner daily, this restaurant is located in the Azeka Mauka Shopping Center.
CHINESE
East Oceans - serves Cantonese and Szechuan cuisine from 11:00AM to 9:30PM daily. An “All you can eat lunch buffet “ is very popular on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This restaurant is located in the Rainbow Plaza.
Panda Express - reasonably priced Chinese food that is served cafeteria style. Known for its orange chicken, it also features many different entrees with occasional new offerings. Open daily at 11:00 AM for lunch and dinner, this restaurant is located in the Azeka Mauka Shopping Center.
FAST FOOD RESTAURANTS
You have several fast food restaurants to choose from all located north of Kamaole Sands. Jack in the Box, McDonald’s, Taco Bell and Subway.
HEALTHY/ORGANIC
Hawaiian Moons Natural Foods - the place to shop for health foods in the Kihei area. This store is well stocked with a selection of groceries, produce and vitamins. They have a great salad bar and hot entrees for vegetarians. Open daily at 8:00 AM at 2411 S. Kihei Road.
Joy's Place - known for their super fresh, healthy prepared lunchers from sandwiches to salads. Open Monday - Saturday at 10:00 AM, this restaurant is located at 1993 S. Kihei Road in the Island Surf Building.
ITALIAN
Antonio's - offers traditional Italian cooking along with many vegetarian dishes. Open for lunch at 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM Tuesday through Sunday and daily for dinner from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Antonio's is located in the Long's Shopping Plaza.
Aroma d'Italia - has very good homemade Italian cooking. Open daily for dinner at 5:00 PM with some outdoor dining is located in the Foodland Shopping Center.
Gian Don's Italian Bistro - serves good Italian food at reasonable prices. This open air restaurant has live entertainment most nights. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner weekends, and dinner only (4:30 pm on) on weekdays. Gian Don's is located at 1445 S. Kihei Road.
Matteo's Pizzeria - A very popular and friendly informal spot just mauka of the Shops of Wailea. Good pizza, pasta entrees, salads, sandwiches and desserts. Nice golf course and sunset views. Monday-Friday: 11 am to 9 pm; Saturday & Sunday: 5 pm to 9 pm
MEXICAN
Amigos - a locally owned restaurant that had good Mexican food.
Fred's Mexican Cafe - bills themselves as the hottest Mexican cafe in Kihei. Opening at 7:30 AM daily to serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, this restaurant has open air dining. Located across from Kamaole Beach II on S. Kihei Road.
Maui Tacos - fast food at its best. The locals love this place as it is inexpensive but has filling meals served with fresh ingredients. Located at 2411 S. Kihei Road, this restaurant open daily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
PIZZA
Dollie's - has more than just pizza. They serve calzones, salads, pasta and sandwiches either dine in or take out with all their dough and sauces made fresh daily on the premises. Open from 4:30 PM Sunday - Thursday and 4:00 PM Friday and Saturday, this restaurant is located at 1819 S. Kihei Road.
Domino's – Pizza for pick up or delivery only. Located in the Long's Shopping Center or call 874-6000.
Pizza Hut – Pizza for pick up or delivery only. Located in the Dolphin Plaza or call 643-1111.
Round Table Pizza – Open daily at 11:00 AM for dine in, take out or delivery of pizza. Round Table is located in Piilani Shopping Center.
Shaka Pizza – is an East coast style pizzeria that also serves good hot sandwiches. Open daily at 10:30 AM to serve lunch and dinner. Shaka is located at 1770 S. Kihei Road.
SEAFOOD/STEAK
Alexander's Fish & Chips – a favorite local eating spot that is well known for its fresh fish but the ribs are also a favorite. Open daily at 10:30 AM for lunch and dinner. Located at 1913 S. Kihei Road across from the giant whale statue.
Cafe O'Lei – known for its great seafood this restaurant is a local favorite for lunch. The restaurant opens Tuesday – Sunday at 10:30 AM for lunch and is locatd at 2439 S. Kihei Road.
Eskimo Candy Seafood Market and Cafe – Besides selling a variety of fresh fish, this is a favorite spot to buy fish & chips. This market is only open Monday through Friday at 8:30 AM and is located at 2665 Wai Wai Place.
Five Palms Restaurant – has the best oceanfront location on Maui. Open daily at 8:00 AM for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Known for their prime rib, the Palms is located at 2960 S. Kihei Road.
Outback Steak House – known for great steaks and seafood. Open daily from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, the restaurant is located in the Piilani Shopping Center.
Roy's – is highly recommended for their fish and steaks using only the freshest ingredients. Open daily from 5:30 PM, Roy's is located in the Piilani Shopping Center.
Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar – the menu features traditional teriyaki chicken and beef dishes, along with plenty of fresh fish preparations and sushi. Sunday/Monday have half price specials from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Opened nightly at 5:30 PM and is located at the Kihei Town Center.
Stella Blues - features "New American" comfort food in both an indoor or al fresco setting. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. In the Azeka II Shopping Center.
Coconut's Fish Cafe - newly open fish restaurant in the Azeka Mauka Mall. Eat on custom-made surfboards and benches, and enjoy chowder, fish plates, signature cole slaw, and whatever.
THAI
Maui Thai – the locals enjoy the Thai food at this restaurant which opens Monday through Friday for lunch at 11:00 AM and daily for dinner at 5:00 PM. Located at the Rainbow Mall you can either dine in or carry out.
Thailand Cuisine – the food is delicious, the service is good and the prices are moderate which makes this a popular. Open for lunch at 11:00 AM Monday through Saturday and dinner daily at 5:00 PM, the restaurant is located in the Kukui Mall.