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Our top picks for average expense restaurants on Maui

There are many different types of restaurants in Hawaii. We have searched through all the restaurants and listed all the local ones. We have excluded national chains, as our goal is to get you to experience a more Hawaiian experience, as well as support more local Hawaii restaurants. If you would like to eat at a national chain, there are many around. Our recommendation is to venture out to these local restaurants to more fully experience your Hawaiian vacation. Below is a list of average expense restaurants on Maui. If you know of a restaurant in Maui that should be on this list, please let us know why you feel that way. If you think a restaurant on this list doesn't deserve to be on here, let us know that as well.
PAIA FISH MARKET
PAIA FISH MARKET
  • Do you want to see your food cooked from scratch? Go to Maui's Paia Fish Market Restaurant! Fresh-catch plates, which you can have for lunch or dinner or both--includes choosing the freshest fish and preferred cooking style from grilling to blackened Cajun. Pair it with home potatoes, cajun rice, or French fries, and you have one filling meal at an affordable price.

    Restaurant Hours
    Open Daily I 11:00am - 9:30pm

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TIME OPEN 11:00 AM AVERAGE MEAL PRICE  20.00
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NUKA
NUKA
  • Who says you can't dream of Japan when you're in Hawaii? Nuka in Maui satisfies your craving for sushi, karaage chicken, and furikake ahi. You can also opt for Japanese-style poke or the Maui cattle cheeseburger. To top it off, you can enjoy all these in an intimate setting.

    Restaurant Hours
    Open Daily I Lunch Monday - Friday 10:30am-2:30pm
    Dinner Daily I 4:30pm-10:00pm

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TIME OPEN 10:30 AM AVERAGE MEAL PRICE  20.00
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Hula Grill Kaanapali
Hula Grill Kaanapali
  • Hula Grill has something for everyone. Looking for some light fare? Head to the Pupu & Raw Bar and pick Hawaiian ceviche or poke tacos. Then pair it with its Hula Caesar and fresh tomato soup. For something heavy, try the 1/2-pound angus chuck and brisket blend Hula cheeseburger or the Hawaiian salt and pepper ribeye. Kids, meanwhile, can enjoy the classic crispy fried chicken and the fresh fish and chips.

    Restaurant Hours
    Open Daily I Lunch & Dinner I Monday - Sunday 11:00am-10:00pm

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TIME OPEN 11:00 AM AVERAGE MEAL PRICE  20.00
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Leilani's on the Beach
Leilani's on the Beach
  • Are you looking for the best fish tacos in Maui? There's only one place to go: Leilani's. Each serving comes with locally Cajun-rubbed roasted tomatillo aioli, fresh tortilla chips, jack and cheddar cheese, and chile de arbol salsa with ingredients ethically and locally sourced. Then, of course, you can try these, along with the other items on the menu, in the best beach in Maui.

    Restaurant Hours
    Open Daily I Lunch & Dinner I Monday - Sunday 11:00am-10:00pm

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TIME OPEN 11:00 AM AVERAGE MEAL PRICE  20.00
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Kimo's Maui
Kimo's Maui
  • From the same company that brought you Duke’s, Hula Grill, and Leilani’s on the Beach, Kimo’s in Maui celebrates the life and food at the Pacific Rim. With ingredients sourced from local farmers, guests should not miss the popular ahi poke and avocado stack, ahi sashimi, roasted beet salad, and Tristan lobster tails. All these can be paired with their great collection of cocktails, wines, and beers on tap.

    Restaurant Hours
    Open Daily I Monday - Sunday 11:30am - 9:00pm

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TIME OPEN 11:30 AM AVERAGE MEAL PRICE  20.00
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Pizza Paradiso
Pizza Paradiso
  • Want to experience the Mediterranean lifestyle without ever leaving Hawaii? Pizza Paradiso gives you a hint—and a taste—with its wide array of pizzas that feature thin crusts. Each is drizzled with extra olive oil, topped with a lot of cheese, and then served with locally sourced ingredients from the meats to the veggies like tomatoes. You can also enjoy pit platters, gyros, and vegetarian dishes.

    Restaurant Hours
    Open Daily I 7:00am - 9:30pm

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TIME OPEN 7:00 AM AVERAGE MEAL PRICE  25.00
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The Plantation House Restaurant
The Plantation House Restaurant
  • Take a retreat from your busy life and relax at the newly improved Plantation House. Here, you’ll find its in-house restaurant that offers classic elegant meals with some aloha flair, such as Hawaiian ahi poke and Kula Farms greens, as well as entrees like macadamia mahi-mahi and tofu coconut curry. You can dine and sip your wine while looking at the expansive ocean views.

    Restaurant Hours
    Open Daily I Brunch & Lunch 8am - 2pm
    Dinner 4:45pm - 8pm 

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TIME OPEN 8:00 AM AVERAGE MEAL PRICE  20.00
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Sea House Restaurant
Sea House Restaurant
  • Dining at the beach has never been this easy, lovely, and memorable with Sea House Restaurant in Napili Kai Beach Resort. The restaurant offers uninterrupted views of the placid Napili Bay and the amazing Maui sunset, along with an eclectic food options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

    Restaurant Hours
    Open Daily I 7:00am - 9:00pm

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TIME OPEN 7:00 AM AVERAGE MEAL PRICE  20.00
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