Dining on Maui
Of course, Maui has a wealth of great restaurants from the 'intimate' dining pleasure to the family handy fast foods. Your team at Maui Sights& Treasures has the complete listing and directions to all the great Valley Isle eateries.
Most of the restaurants on the island take the major credit cards. When a restaurant requires 'resort wear', that usually means collared shirts for men and dressy sportsware or dresses for women.
The definition of 'local food' is basically a combination of Hawaiian, American, Japanese, Chinese, Filipino, and several other types. Also found is the Pacific Rim variety of dishes, a combination of American and various countries around the Pacific. Nearly every restaurant on Maui serves some seafood (see listing below).
As a 'Concierge' the staff at Maui Sights & Treasures can often get you a reservation at the restaurants that won't take a direct reservation over the phone.
So, please do drop in to our office at Sugar Beach if only to say Aloha. we will be pleased give you all the information you need regarding great Maui restaurants. Mention you saw our website we will give you a package of gift certificates redeemable for additional discounts at activities and restaurants on the island.
Guide to Maui Fresh Fish & Seafood:
When your waiter or waitress names off a selection of Island fish on their menu you might find it confusing. Here is a quick guide to a few of the most popular fish & seafood varieties found in Maui restaurants:
Ahi - Yellowfin or Bigeye tuna; a firm fish eaten raw, as sashimi, or broiled in thick filets, preferably rare; blackened Ahi is a favorite.
Aku - Skipjack tuna; firm red flesh
Shutome or A'u - Swordfish or marlin: a white flesh similar to Mahimahi.
Hamachi - Yellowtail; also known as Kamanu and Rainbow Runner; similar to Salmon.
Kumu - Goatfish; a light red reef fish; firm white flesh similar to Red Snapper.
Mahimahi - Dolphinfish (not the marine mammal); a firm white flesh with flakey texture and mild taste; probably the most popular of Hawaiian fish dishes.
Moana - Goatfish; firm, sweet white flesh; similar to Catfish.
Monchong - Also known as the Bigscale Pomfret; similar to Halibut.
Onaga - Red Snapper; firm and tender white flesh; some times used for sashimi; a very decorative looking pink fish when whole.
Ono - Also know as Wahoo; moist and flakey white meat that’s ‘ono (delicious); similar to mackerel.
Opah - Also known as Moonfish; firm pink flesh with a rich, mild flavor; similar to Turbot or Halibut.
Opakapaka - Pink Snapper; light pink flesh that is firm in texture.
Ulua - A Jackfish; white fatty flesh; similar to Pompano;
Lobster - Hawaiian Spiny Lobster.