Finding your places to eat, drink, and play are a few of the joys of visiting or relocating to a new home. If you’re traveling Maui or looking to move to the island, you should make sure to enjoy Lahaina as part of your itinerary. Lahaina is on Maui’s west coast and is a hub of eclectic shops, art galleries, and eateries. Below is a comprehensive guide to some of the best spots in Lahaina for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The breakfast bunch
Start off your workweek on the right foot by making Choice Health Bar your first stop. From immunity-boosting elixirs to mouth-watering smoothie bowls, this Lahaina café boasts fresh, local, and organic plant-based choices. Stop in for a tropical smoothie made with freshly poured coconut water, a “Game Changer Coffee” consisting of cold brew, homemade macadamia nut milk, and vanilla, or a bowl of their delicious sprouted oatmeal. You can also try an açai bowl packed with antioxidants, fresh fruit, and honey. Choice Health Bar in Lahaina also has a mouth-watering lunch menu if you’re looking for an afternoon bite.
For a specialty bowl built to your liking, head to Baya Bowls. Since 2015, Baya Bowls has provided Lahaina with the healthiest, freshest açai bowls and fruit smoothies imaginable. This community gem sources as many local ingredients as possible, with a significant focus on supporting local farmers and minimizing their environmental impact. Their cups, bowls, utensils, and straws are made from 100% biodegradable materials, and their fruit compost goes to a local garden. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and nut-free folks adore the multitude of options available at Baya Bowls in Lahaina.
Every smoothie enthusiast will be thrilled with the selections, from the coco-mango to the rise & grind, featuring cold brew coffee, vegan protein, banana, peanut butter, and almond milk. Feel free to add spirulina, ginger, or vegan protein to your order for a small additional cost. As far as açai bowls go, you can choose a small or large one that comes with organic granola, strawberries, bananas, and raw honey, and the option to customize with extra toppings.
Delicious lunch break
Open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Cool Cat Café has a casual vibe and a fantastic outdoor setting for a lunch date with friends and family.
Pick a few dishes from the shared-plates menu, like some chicken strips, a rib plate, or a basket of sweet potato fries. In addition to tasty finger foods, the menu has an array of salads, tacos, sandwiches, combos, and burgers. Meat eaters will adore the Duke burger, served with two strips of bacon, melted cheese, and onion rings smothered in homemade BBQ sauce. For a hearty vegetarian option, try the Kamehameha, a veggie patty-melt served on grilled rye bread, topped with American cheese and dressed with grilled onions, mushrooms, and mayo.
Complete lunch with a refreshing strawberry lemonade or an adult double-shot shake. The Kona Car Bomb or Ferrari will surely put a little pep in your step and have you feeling relaxed and ready to conquer the rest of your day. Keep it classic with a cosmopolitan or mai tai, or select a beer on draft.
For a laid-back atmosphere on a lovely terrace, check out Paia Fish Market Restaurant. This delicious Maui staple has been serving the Lahaina community since 1989 and has a menu filled with tasty snacks and seafood. You can’t go wrong with a fresh catch plate, where you select the fish, preparation method, and aside, all served with hand-cut coleslaw. Burgers can be made with beef, chicken, ono, mahi, or the fish of your choosing. If you’re craving carbs, get the seafood pasta, teeming with fresh fish and shrimp tossed in a creamy sauce. For a treat, opt for some calamari and chips or a shrimp quesadilla. Given the fresh fish, salads, hearty mains, and kids’ menu, Paia Fish Market Restaurant is a great lunch spot for the whole family.
Delightful dinners
No time spent in Hawaii is complete without trying a clambake, a delicious local favorite. Maui Steamer Pots provides clients with all the necessities for a fantastic meal with minimal preparation. You merely order the proper pot for your family dinner or shindig, throw it on the stove or grill, and 40 minutes later, you’re enjoying a flavorful seafood delight.
Each pot comes with signature white wine broth, a baguette for dipping, and local corn on the cob. Choose from small, prime, game day, Cajun, and holiday pots to suit your feasting needs. Be sure to order at least one day in advance to guarantee all the seafood is available for your steamer. Every pot comes with a variety of fresh fish, with the option to add extra Manila clams, shrimp, andouille sausage, snow crab legs, and Maine lobster tails. Whether you want to impress your crew with a perfect beach picnic or please a crowd at your next dinner party, Maui Steamer Pots will surely do the trick.
If you are looking for an upscale dining experience, head to Lahaina Grill. This esteemed establishment is recognized as the best restaurant in Maui, with the best fine dining, dinner, wine list, and service the island has to offer (according to Maui Time Weekly). Additional accolades include receiving HONOLULU Magazine’s Hale’Aina Award for Best Maui Restaurant 28 years in a row, along with multiple awards for best service and the best wine program. This contemporary bistro is sure to impress dates and family alike.
Start the evening with a signature cocktail, such as a smoking gun or a black Manhattan and order some starters such as ahi poke, lavish seared ahi, and Hudson Valley foie gras, prepared with fig compote, sautéed spinach, truffle oil, and Maui onion.
After sipping some cocktails and snacking on starters, you can choose from Lahaina Grill’s award-winning main courses. Land choices include center-cut filet mignon, Kona coffee-crusted Colorado rack of lamb, braised boneless short ribs, and more. Seafood options include sautéed salmon, local mahi-mahi, and a rotating list of seasonal choices. Finish with an espresso martini and share the signature sampler to get a taste of all the dessert offerings. Lahaina Grill is sure to be a memorable and delectable dining experience.
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