Merriman’s Kapalua Dazzles … Or Does It?
By · CommentsThe comments are heating up on the Merriman’s restaurant page on our blog. Dawn unabashedly loved it. Val calls it “the perfect place to celebrate any event.” David says (after three visits) that he’ll never go back “at least not for the food.”
Peter Merriman is one of Hawaii’s most celebrated chefs, and this restaurant is one of the most-read reviews in our dining guide Top Maui Restaurants. So… is his Kapalua restaurant – with one of the most gorgeous locations on the island – living up to his reputation? Or is everyone bedazzled by that sunset view?
If you’ve dined at Merriman’s, post your review on the restaurant page on Maui Restaurants Blog. Scroll down to the bottom to add your own comments and join the conversation. We’re dying to read all about it.
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Molly Jacobson has been food obsessed since 1972 and is channeling it by writing about the Maui restaurant scene. Contribute to this blog by rating and reviewing Maui restaurants and signing up for the free newsletter Aloha Fridays, issued every week by email (sign up to the right).
Baby Whale Makes a Cheery Lunch Companion
By · CommentsLunch at Monsoon India is many things:
- Delicious (their masala is creamy and nurturing, their naan crispy in the right places and doughy in the right places)
- Breezy (they are in North Kihei right on the shore, so the Ma’alaea winds are nearly always present)
- Gorgeous (the interior is not what it could be, but their glass walls and wide open windows give unobstructed views of the harbor and the West Maui Mountains)
Today, lunch at Monsoon India featured kabobs, naan, and samosas. But don’t ask me for details … James and I were distracted by the newborn humpback whale breaching and flapping his tail just offshore.
He made a most cheerful lunch companion, and reminded me of how lucky we are to see whales everyday for six months out of every year.
In case you haven’t seen a baby humpback whale breach, I found this video on youtube. It’s taken from a boat in Ma’alaea harbor, and the background is the same one we watched today. Watch it and feel the joy!
About the Author
Molly Jacobson has been food obsessed since 1972 and is channeling it by writing about the Maui restaurant scene. Contribute to this blog by rating and reviewing Maui restaurants and signing up for the free newsletter Aloha Fridays, issued every week by email (sign up to the right).Easter Brunch on Maui, April 4, 2010
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Sunrise on Haleakala ... what we call a "spiritual experience." And then there's Easter Brunch at one of our restaurants!
Whether you spend Easter Sunday on Maui in a church pew, watching sunrise at Haleakala Crater, or just sleeping in, you’ll probably get hungry at some point in the day. There are plenty of places on Maui with special menus for the day, but we recommend the following Easter Brunches for a nearly spiritual food experience. Make your reservations now, because they go fast. Come hungry!
Easter is Sunday, April 4, 2010. For information on local church services, please check the Maui News for up-to-date listings.
If You’re In South Maui for Easter
Makena Resort Maui’s Molokini Bar & Grille has a lovely Read More »
The Ten Best Maui Restaurants (as voted by readers of this blog) are:
| Rank | Name | Address | City | Area | Phone | Website | Video | Hours | Meals | Price | Cuisine | Specialties | Features | Parking | Credit Cards | Reservations | View | Alcohol Served | Rating | Info | ||
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 | Mama's Fish House | 799 Poho Pl., Paia, HI 96779 | Paia | North Shore | 808-579-8488 | www.mamasfishhouse.comwww.mamasfishhouse.com | Daily 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Lunch, Dinner | $$$$ (Average entree price $35 and up) | Hawaiian Regional | Seafood, Steaks, Salads, Sandwiches | Ocean View, Beachfront, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Bar Seating, Children's Menu | Valet. | All major | Required | Ocean | Yes, full bar. | Review | ||||
 | Capische? | 555 Kaukahi St.., Hotel Wailea , Wailea, HI 96753 | Wailea | South Maui | 808-879-2224 | www.capische.com | Nightly 6-9:30 p.m. | Dinner | $$$$ (Average entree price $35 and up) | Italian, French | Pasta, Steaks, Seafood | Ocean View, Sunset View, Full Bar, Live Music, Children's Menu | Complimentary Valet, limited complimentary parking in Hotel Wailea Maui Resort parking lot. | All major. | Required | Yes, full bar. | Review | |||||
 | Mala An Ocean Tavern | 1307 Front St., Lahaina, HI 96761 | Lahaina | West Maui | 808-667-9394 | www.malaoceantavern.com | M-F 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Sa 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Su 9 a.m.-9 p.m. | Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Pupus | $$$ (Average entree price $20-35) | Hawaiian Regional, Mediterranean, Vegetarian | Burgers, Kobe Beef, Seafood, Tapas | Brunch, Ocean View, Sunset View, Beachfront, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Bar Seating, Wine Bar, Children's Menu | Street, parking lots. | All major | Recommended | Lahaina Harbor | Yes, full bar. | Review | ||||
 | Sansei Restaurant & Sushi Bar - Kapalua | 600 Office Rd., Kapalua, HI 96761 | Kapalua | West Maui | 808-669-6286 | www.sanseihawaii.com | Nightly 5:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.; Th-F 10 p.m.-1 a.m. | Dinner, Late-Night | $$$ (Average entree price $20-35) | Japanese | Sushi, Seafood | Karaoke, Full Bar, Bar Seating, Late Night Dining, Children's Menu | Parking lot. | MC, VS | Recommended | No | Yes, full bar. | Review | ||||
 | There's a new dessert place in town! | Review | ||||||||||||||||||||
 | Chez Paul | 820 Olowalu Village Rd., Lahaina, HI 96761 | Lahaina | West Maui | 808-661-3843 | www.chezpaul.net | Nightly 5:30-9 p.m. | Dinner | $$$ (Average entree price $20-35) | French | Full Bar, Kama'aina Deals, Children's Menu | In front of restaurant. | All major | Required | No | Yes, full bar. | Review | |||||
 | Cheeseburger In Paradise | 811 Front St., Lahaina, HI 96761 | Lahaina | West Maui | 808-661-4855 | www.cheeseburgerland.com | Daily 8 a.m.-10 p.m. | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | $$ (Average entree price $10-20) | American | Burgers, Salads | Ocean View, Sunset View, Beachfront, Live Music, Full Bar, Bar Seating, Children's Menu | Parking complex by the Hard Rock Cafe. | All major | First Come First Served | Ocean Front View | Yes, full bar. | Review |
