Banyan Tree

4.6 (2626)

$50 and over

Seafood

1 Ritz Carlton Drive, Lahaina, HI 96761

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2 people

May 4, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 30 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Romantic

Indulge in a vibrant new menu rooted in coastal cuisine that invites you on a journey to discover the bounty of the sea and roots of the land while incorporating the island's most unique and sustainable ingredients.
Special Holiday Evenings we feature a coursed menu only, please call for details.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Seafood, Farm-to-table, Hawaiian
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(808) 665-7096
Website
http://www.banyantreekapalua.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
George Vanyi
Private party facilities
We do offer private rooms for weddings and other special occasions. Please email directly for more information.

Location
1 Ritz Carlton Drive, Lahaina, HI 96761
Neighborhood
Kapalua
Cross street
We are located at the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua.
Parking details
Self Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wine

Experiences

Kapalua Wine & Chef Series featuring Mawa McQueen
$225.00 per person
May 10, 2025 only
Get ready for an unforgettable evening on May 10. Chef Mawa McQueen, the MICHELIN-bibbed and James Beard-nominated culinary star behind Mawa’s Kitchen, Mawita, and The Crepe Shack in Aspen and Snowmass Village, CO, is teaming up with Justin Vineyards to present a spectacular four-course dining experience. Inspired by her African, French, and American roots, and celebrated for her balanced, healthy, and locally sourced dishes, Chef Mawa will dazzle guests with her exceptional culinary skills during this exclusive event. Dinner: $140 per person. Wine Pairing: $85 per person additional. Ages 21+ Reservations: Available via OpenTable or by calling 808-665-7089
CHEF'S TABLE
$150.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Indulge your senses in a culinary journey like never before. Join us for the Chef’s Table, an evening of exquisite dishes from Banyan Tree Culinary Chef featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients throughout an interactive dining experience. Shared dining experience for two at our community table, up to 10 guests.
Kapalua Wine & Chef Series featuring Lee Anne Wong
$225.00 per person
Aug 9, 2025 only
A standout from the inaugural season of “Top Chef” and James Beard Award nominee, Chef Lee Anne Wong has made a name for herself with her unique fusion of Asian-inspired flavors and modern techniques. A passionate advocate for sustainability and local sourcing, Wong resides on Maui and is chef-partner at Koko Head Café in Honolulu, Osaka, and Tokyo. For this special dinner, she teams up with Orin Swift, renowned for their bold and expressive wines. Dinner: $140 per person. Wine Pairing: $85 per person additional. Ages 21+ Reservations: Available via OpenTable or by calling 808-665-7089

Popular dishes

Kaua'i Prawns (GF)$34.00
Garlic Brown Butter - Citrus Fried Capers Charred Lemon
Grilled Octopus (Tako) (GF)$36.00
Herbed Citrus Grilled Tako Tomato-Bean Tabbouleh - N’duja Aioli
Fennel Burrata Salad$23.00
Shaved Fennel - Marinated Cherry Tomatoes Sliced Olives - Burrata - Focaccia Bread Villa Manodori Balsamic Vinegar - Manni Olive Oil Micro Arugula
Charred Caesar Salad$27.00
Little Baby Gem Lettuce - Serrano Ham 24-Month Aged DOP - Certified Parmigiano Reggiano Focaccia Crostini - House-Made Caesar Dressing
Hawaiian Ahi Tuna Poke$34.00
Sashimi Grade - Shio Koji Shoyu - Sesame Oil Ginger - Maui Onion - Scallion - Local Taro Chips Fermented Pepper Sauce
Grilled Shiitake Mushrooms (GF)$27.00
Miso Carrot Purée - Umami Vinaigrette
Ishiyaki A5 Wagyu$65.00
Micro Greens - Cucumber Namasu - Ponzu Hot Stone
Maui Onion Dip$16.00
Hawaiian Sea Salt - Olive Oil Served with House-Made Focaccia

Shareables

Brussels Sprouts$15.00
Compressed Lilikoi-Pineapple Smoked Shoyu Scallion - Fried Garlic
Josper Smoked Ali'i Mushrooms (GF)$15.00
Tamari Soy - Mirin
French Fries$15.00
Truffle - Parmesan - Fresh Parsley
Creamed Corn (GF)$15.00
Miso Butter - Micro Basil
Whipped Potato Purée$15.00
Chef’s Choice Sautéed Local Seasonal Vegetables$15.00

From the Josper Oven

Prime New York Steak 14oz. (GF)$95.00
Prime Beef Tenderloin 7 oz. (GF)$82.00
Wagyu Tomahawk Steak (GF)$325.00
Choice of Two Shareables Choice of Two Enhancements
Whole Grilled Seasonal Fish (GF)$200.00
Micro Green Salad - Charred Lemon Chef’s Garden Herbs Gremolata Choice of Two Shareables
Prime Short Rib$75.00
Apple-Jalapeño Pea Emulsion Creamy Yukon Mash - Rosemary Crumbs

Entrées

New Zealand King Salmon (GF)$65.00
Wasabi Edamame Citrus Emulsion White Bean Purée - Micro Greens
Fresh Mahi Mahi (GF)$62.00
Brown Butter Yuzu-Miso Emulsion Broccolini - Sautéed Ali’i Mushrooms Sweet Potato Purée
Lobster Gnocchi$68.00
House-Made Potato Gnocchi - Basil Marinara Sauce - Fermented Chili Oil Red Bell Pepper Caramel Hua Momona Greens
Banyan Tree Seafood Curry (GF)$78.00
Thai Red Curry Coconut Broth Hokkaido Scallops - Kaua'i Prawns Local White Fish - Basil - Runner Beans Okinawan Sweet Potato - Chili Oil

Enhancements

Béarnaise (GF)$7.00
Shallots - Champagne Vinegar Fresh Kula Tarragon - Butter
Brandy-Peppercorn (GF)$7.00
Shallots - Butter - Cream - Lemon Juice Beef Stock - Garlic Mustard Peppercorn - Brandy
Chimichurri (GF)$7.00
Fresh Kula Herbs - Garlic - Aged Balsamic Citrus Olive Oil
Ogo Butter (GF)$7.00
Vermont Butter - Fresh Kula Chives

What 2,626 people are saying

Banyan Tree reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Banyan Tree offers an "amazing location" at the Ritz with "stunning views" and "delicious" dishes crafted with "fresh, flavorful" ingredients. Diners frequently praise the "excellent service" and "beautiful ambiance." Highlights include the "whole fresh catch fish" and "Chef's table experience." It's perfect for special occasions or a "romantic dinner."

2,626 Reviews

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Robyn VIP
Key West16 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly one of the most incredible meals we have ever had. We followed the sage advice of our server and experienced a fabulous meal. Try the whole fish - it could feed 6 people (or in our case the leftovers will feed 2 people for another few days). Just go for it. It is such a fabulous restaurant.
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Randee VIP
San Diego242 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ordered the whole fish and the flavors were excellent. The fish was large and enough for 4 people (only two of us) so we brought the rest home and made tacos with it, delicious. service was excellent and you cannot beat the view. go before sunset otherwise it is completely dark.
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francisco VIP
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
food was great. service was good. shocked that we were charged $80 corkage when my wife and I each ordered 2 cocktails (4 total between us).
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Jim
Detroit33 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is great place to enjoy a meal the food is amazing and the service is outstanding. The views are also really beautiful.
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Jennifer VIP
San Francisco2 reviews
2.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Over rated. Service was friendly but not attentive. Ordered whole fish. Good but side order brussel sprouts was bad. Overfried shavings, not whole. After fish dish, plates not cleared for 10 minutes, while flies buzzed about. Expected way more from Ritz Carlton. Made reservations 2 weeks prior. Only available time was 515. We were the only couple in the dining room until 630 pm. Upon departure valet neither opened my door for me, nor closed it even after I intentionally left it open to see if he would come around. I've had better service at McDonald's. Go to Lahaina noon. Better service and value.
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Francis VIP
Washington DC4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The ahi (fresh daily fish) special for two and our waiter, Nick, were both outstanding! The setting at the Ritz-Carlton Maui (Kapalua) was beautiful. My wife & I would have appreciated it if the music included more Hawaiian music, rather than modern reggae & pop, but that was only a minor distraction.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii1 review
5.0
Dined on April 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best experience and meal that we’ve had on Maui!! Truly excellent!
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Genevieve VIP
Greater Boston23 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect place to celebrate both our honeymoon and my birthday! Beautiful views of the ocean, service was 5 stars and all the dishes were so so delicious especially the whole grilled fish.
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Randall VIP
Hawaii52 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The Banyan Tree was sampled for both lunch and dinner, both of which were enormous let downs. Both dining times resulted in low quality, tasteless entrees like the “Buddha bowl” that was carelessly tossed together, and the $80 signature seafood curry which was tiny and underwhelming. The biggest disappointment was the service which was abysmal from start to finish. Orders were placed incorrectly, mistimed, and a dinner for 1 took two hours to complete. Literally go anywhere else and save your $. Thank you
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Daniel VIP
Hawaii2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The salmon and mahi mahi was excellent. Service was very good and very helpful.
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Banyan Tree is rated 4.6 stars by 2626 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people

May 4, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 30 times today

Experiences are available.

1 Ritz Carlton Drive, Lahaina, HI 96761

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
We are located at the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua.
Neighborhood
Kapalua
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Seafood, Farm-to-table, Hawaiian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Self Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
George Vanyi
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wine

Website
http://www.banyantreekapalua.com/
Phone number
(808) 665-7096
Private party facilities
We do offer private rooms for weddings and other special occasions. Please email directly for more information.

Banyan Tree

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Kapalua Wine & Chef Series featuring Mawa McQueen

CHEF'S TABLE

Kapalua Wine & Chef Series featuring Lee Anne Wong

Fresh Mahi Mahi (GF)

Beet Salad

BANANA CREAM PIE

Banyan Bites

Kaua'i Prawns (GF)$34.00

Grilled Octopus (Tako) (GF)$36.00

Fennel Burrata Salad$23.00

Charred Caesar Salad$27.00

Hawaiian Ahi Tuna Poke$34.00

Grilled Shiitake Mushrooms (GF)$27.00

Ishiyaki A5 Wagyu$65.00

Maui Onion Dip$16.00

Shareables

Brussels Sprouts$15.00

Josper Smoked Ali'i Mushrooms (GF)$15.00

French Fries$15.00

Creamed Corn (GF)$15.00

Whipped Potato Purée$15.00

Chef’s Choice Sautéed Local Seasonal Vegetables$15.00

From the Josper Oven

Prime New York Steak 14oz. (GF)$95.00

Prime Beef Tenderloin 7 oz. (GF)$82.00

Wagyu Tomahawk Steak (GF)$325.00

Whole Grilled Seasonal Fish (GF)$200.00

Prime Short Rib$75.00

Entrées

New Zealand King Salmon (GF)$65.00

Fresh Mahi Mahi (GF)$62.00

Lobster Gnocchi$68.00

Banyan Tree Seafood Curry (GF)$78.00

Enhancements

Béarnaise (GF)$7.00

Brandy-Peppercorn (GF)$7.00

Chimichurri (GF)$7.00

Ogo Butter (GF)$7.00

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