Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Kahului area by diners

Fine dining in the United States isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; these days, it's all about cutting-edge culinary experiences.

Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller and his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, French Laundry, unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.

Between the rise of chefs' tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.

With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Kahului area using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.

Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of June 25, 2025.

Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!

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#30. Seascape Ma'alaea Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (587 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 192 Maalaea Road Wailuku, Hawaii
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Tiffany's

- Rating: 4.2/5 (777 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1424 Lower Main St. Wailuku, Hawaii
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Cocktail Bars, Filipino
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Haven's Harborside

- Rating: 4.2/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 300 Maalaea Beach Road Wailuku, Hawaii
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Seafood, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Paia Fish Market

- Rating: 4.2/5 (2710 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 100 Hana Hwy Paia, Hawaii
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Restaurant Matsu

- Rating: 4.2/5 (184 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 161 Alamaha St. Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. The Wooden Crate At Lumeria Maui

- Rating: 4.3/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1813 Baldwin Ave. Makawao, Hawaii
- Categories: New American, Vegan, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Da Kitchen Maui

- Rating: 4.3/5 (4893 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1215 South Kihei Road Ste East Kihei, Hawaii
- Categories: Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Balai Pata by Chef Joey Macadangdang

- Rating: 4.3/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 425 Koloa St. Ste 104 Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Filipino, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Tin Roof Maui

- Rating: 4.4/5 (3000 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 360 Papa Place Ste 116 Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Hawaiian, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Ono Tacos - Lahaina

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1735 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 520 Keolani Place Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Ichiban Okazuya Hawaii

- Rating: 4.4/5 (246 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2133 Kaohu St. Wailuku, Hawaii
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Thai Mee up

- Rating: 4.4/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 24 Kiopaa St. Kula, Hawaii
- Categories: Thai, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. 808 OLD TOWN

- Rating: 4.5/5 (637 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2051 Main St. Wailuku, Hawaii
- Categories: Hawaiian, Salad, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Kula Bistro

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1402 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4566 Lower Kula Road Kula, Hawaii
- Categories: Italian, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Flatbread Company

- Rating: 4.5/5 (2440 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 89 Hana Hwy Paia, Hawaii
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Geste Shrimp Truck

- Rating: 4.5/5 (2010 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 591 Haleakala Hwy Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Mama's Fish House

- Rating: 4.5/5 (9873 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 799 Poho Place Paia, Hawaii
- Categories: Seafood, Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. La Poblana Mexican Food

- Rating: 4.5/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 214 Ho'okele St. Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Da grateful dough

- Rating: 4.5/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 553 Haleakala Hwy Maui, Hawaii
- Categories: Pizza, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Thai Mee Up

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 591 Haleakala Hwy Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. SixtyTwo MarcKet

- Rating: 4.5/5 (548 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 62 North Market St. Wailuku, Hawaii
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Maui Rotisserie Chicken

- Rating: 4.5/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1204 South Kihei Road Kihei, Hawaii
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Stands, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Oao Sushi Go

- Rating: 4.6/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 58 Hookele St. Ste 520 Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. OCEAN Organic Vodka

- Rating: 4.7/5 (705 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4051 Omaopio Road Kula, Hawaii
- Categories: Cafes, Distilleries
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Acevedos Hawaicano Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (1004 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 190 Alamaha St. Unit 7A Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. nyloS

- Rating: 4.7/5 (221 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 115 Baldwin Ave. Unit A Paia, Hawaii
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. My Thai Maui

- Rating: 4.7/5 (2053 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 230 Hana Hwy Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Dinos Gourmet On-The-Go

- Rating: 4.8/5 (522 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 591 Haleakala Hwy Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Burgers, Personal Chefs
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Da Soriano Grindz

- Rating: 4.8/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 70 Lono Ave. Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Filipino, Food Trucks, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Leis Family Class Act

- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 310 West Kaahumanu Ave. Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 319 metros.