The best restaurants Maui

Here is a surprising address in Hawaii! Brigit and Bernard offer a clever mix of German and Swiss cuisine, with recipes adapted to local products. The favorite of the locals: the chicken Schnitzel and the beer. Also worth trying is the "Zueri Gschnetzlets" with meat simmered in a mushroom sauce accompanied by rosti. Lamb and pork share the spotlight. It's original and the quality is good. Reservations are recommended.

Located at the exit of Paia towards Hana, Tobi's shave ice and poke is a small address with an unpretentious front, yet it is surely the best poke we tasted on the archipelago! The fresh fish is served with several choices of sauces: soy, ginger, Hawaiian (our favorite), coconut and lemon, spices or cream. All served with white or brown rice, sesame seeds and onions. A real delight. Possibility to order online and/or to eat on site.

Located at the exit of Paia towards Hana, Tobi's shave ice and Poke looks like a simple snack, but it is the best poke we had the opportunity to eat on the archipelago in 2022. The dishes are copious and not expensive. You have the choice between several fresh fishes, accompanied by white or brown rice and a sauce of your choice: Hawaiian (our favorite), wasabi, ginger, soy, creamy or spicy. For dessert, the traditional shave ice or fresh fruit bowls (try the acai bowl). To be enjoyed on the terrace or on the beach.

This restaurant is established in front of the sea with a beautiful terrace from where you can see the island of Lanai. It is the perfect place to admire the beautiful sunset over Lanai while drinking a good Mai Tai at mini price during the happy hour since cocktails are only 6 US$ during these cheerful hours. But try to come early to get the best table possible. The cuisine is refined and sophisticated with original dishes like shrimp curry with macadamia nuts or grilled fish with passion fruit butter.

The Barefruit bar is the place to go to satisfy your cravings for exotic fruits (although the cravings come back very quickly, we never get tired of them!) This small stand proposes fresh fruit juices, smoothies and milkshakes but especially "bowls", the famous bowls filled with fruits that everyone is crazy about on the archipelago. Our favorite, the pitaya bowl with extra granola of course! The proportions are generous and the fruits delicious. You should also try the pineapple boat: your fruit salad is served in a hollowed out pineapple half!

Located by the sea, at the northern exit of Lahaina city center, Mala Ocean Tavern offers a superb view from its terrace. Seats are expensive, so come early or book online, especially since the address offers live concerts every day from 2 to 4 pm with drinks and shared dishes at half price (beware happy hour reserved for those who dine in). Smaller budgets will go for the brunch which is served from 9 am to 2 pm with nice sweet and sour dishes. To test: the ube pancakes made with sweet potatoes.

This second address opened in 2016 in Lahaina. Fish for all tastes: in sandwiches, in sashimi, as a dish or in salad. Not to mention fish and chips and fish pasta! The dishes on the menu change according to the catch of the day. Very good value for money. The must: the mahi burger, also called "ono" burger ("delicious" in Hawaiian). It is also the cheapest dish, ideal for small budgets. Note that the line forms every day at the entrance of the restaurant from 11 am, anticipate.