Best Restaurants with a Happy Hour in Kapalua

We had a wonderful dinner at the Sea House. We arrived early and got a tasty Mai Tai which we enjoyed in their garden space. We were given the option of inside or outside, chose outside and were seated exactly on our reservation time. The sunset view was spectacular! Our server, Craig, was very informative and engaging. We had calamari to start, a wedge for him, the watermelon salad for me. Large portions and yummy! The special was the Prime rib and my husband LOVES rare prime rib. It was a great portion and he loved it! I has the Mac nut opakapaka and loved it! We shared the ice cream pie and took home leftovers of our entrees! Overall loved our experience and will return! Special note: the manager Nico stopped by our table to check on us and we had a lovely chat as we share Chicago roots.

We were seated at a garden table at 7 pm. We all ordered the same dish because a couple next to us raved about the Macadamia Nut encrusted Mahi Mahi lemon butter caper sauce. It was OUTSTANDING. Probably the best fish dish that I ever had. I was delighted with the size of the serving. The Mac salad was great as as the rice. The sauce was superb. All of us loved it. The service was excellent. I will be back next year.

We were initially seated at a table right in front of the musician. I asked to be moved and was accommodated with a table on their lower patio. It was quiet and lovely with sparkling little white lights around the canopy poles. Our server, Robert, was excellent. He was very personable and helpful but never intrusive. His menu suggestions were terrific. The filet and mahi-mahi were perfectly cooked and served with yummy potatoes or rice and veggies. Salads are crisp and delicious as our their other starters. If you have room for dessert, they are decadent. My husband says their Mai tais are the best and the no Kai oi martini is my favorite. Merriman’s is pricey but worth it for the great drinks, food, and service. Be sure to make reservations ahead of time.

On Valentine’s Day, my wife and I had a late lunch at Duke’s. We were seated on the lower deck closest to the beach with a wonderful view. Our server, Keeley, did a superb job and delivered our salads, a mango BBQ chicken and a shrimp & crab. Both were excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and will go back again.

Taverna is an absolutely extraordinary dining experience!! The setting is gorgeous with inside and outside dining with spectacular golf course and mountain views. The food is exceptional (4 star as a result of inconsistency with pistachio crusted Ahi. 1st night, one of the top 2% Ahi steaks I've ever had. Two nights later, not at all tasty and off texture. SAD) My Cioppino on different two nights was excellent, and everything was made with attention to several food allergy restrictions. My husband's favorite was the Veal Ossobuco. He said it melted in his mouth, and the marrow was intact for consuming and savoring. I can't even begin to say enough about the staff (Chewie, Lance, Audrey, Natalie, Christina, Bec, and the Chef!!!). They are an amazing team who work hard towards customer satisfaction and appear to love what they do. ROCK STAR professionals. We can’t wait for our next Maui visit a year from now and dining at Taverna as many nights as we can. PS We make reservations here far in advance on the day they open them up ( 60 days) prior to our trip.