Restaurants near Ka Hale Kalea

Mala is simply one of the best restaurants in Maui. The food and drinks are consistently great. We have been here a number of times prior and it never ceases to disappoint. We would note the oyster shooters and ube bread as appetizers that started things off great. I had the fresh catch and my wife had the pork shank-they were paired excellently with vegetables and sauce that was off the hook. The cocktails are always super solid and their mai tai is awesome. Kudos and shout out to their sister restaurant Coco Deck-we stopped for drink prior to dinner-the staff is awesome and cocktails very well done. We are so glad that these two are back in full swing with the spirit of Lahaina in everything that they do.

We had a lovely table in the corner which gave us a view of the beach and the walkway. Our server, Caitlyn, was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. She was there when we needed her and not hovering when we were eating. She had a great attitude which added to our experience. The food was great and the Hula Pie was excellent!

You just can’t go wrong with dinner at Duke’s. We started with wontons that were SO delicious. My husband had the filet mignon which was cooked perfectly and so tender and flavorful. I had the macadamia crusted mahi mahi which was incredible. We finished with the huli pie which is more than plenty for two or three people. We had a reservation and were seated promptly upon arrival at a table with an ocean view. Our server Chloe was so friendly, knowledgeable about the menu and offered superb service. We always plan our trip to Hawaii around our Duke’s reservation. ❤️🌴

We had a great meal on Christmas Day! Our server was excellent…I wish I had gotten his name. We weren’t rushed at all. One thing to note and the management might want to consider: we had a small dog with us and when I looked on website to see if they were dog friendly, I could find anything about that. When I called they said it wasn’t a problem and indeed it wasn’t an issue. They may want to add that information to their website for future guests (apologies if it is there and I just missed it). Thank you for the great day!

We always make it a point to eat at Star Noodle when we come to Maui. It never disappoints. We had miso butter fish, short ribs, and the vegetarian version of the Vietnamese crepe. Everything delicious. We were there for dinner after it was dark, so while we couldn’t enjoy the beachfront views, we could hear the waves crashing. So relieved this happening spot survived the fire.