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Best American restaurants nearby. Discover the best American food in Wailuku. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for American restaurants near you.. Wailuku is a census-designated place (CDP) in and county seat of Maui County, Hawaiʻi, United States. The population was 15,313 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Maui County.
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10. Tante's Island Cuisine
Overall Ratings
4 based on 400 reviews
Reviewed By robertdX4400QY
This great local and Filipino style restaurant serves up some good breakfast and lunch dishes and a decent price. They serve up classic breakfast offerings, local favorites, as well as some classic Filipino fares.The food was all prepared fresh and from time of order to serving came at a good speed. Everything was nicely plated and the coffee kept pouring. It was well staffed, so attentive service was of no issue. The grab a menu and self seating made for a quicker dinning experience and very desirable while on vacation and just wanting to get in and out for our site seeing on the island after we ate.Enjoyed 3 mornings of different dishes each day. Some unique dishes that we enjoyed were the Shrimp and Ahi Fried Poke Eggs Benedict which were basically a eggs benedict with a side of fried poke which was very good. I really enjoyed the Luau Omelette with the kalua pork filling and a side of lomi lomi salmon which I put on top of the omelette like salsa. One tip I have is pass on the country potatoes and ask for a fruit cup substitute. It balanced things out much better. If you want to try the Filipino dishes, don't worry, they are not weird and very tasty. The Longanisa Fried Rice with eggs on top was great and the a couple others that are different, but not all that strange, so take a change and enjoy the different flavors.However, if you need to play it safe, the Crabcake & Avocado Eggs Benedict and the Salmon Bagel Sandwich are good as well. They also offer the traditional griddle items as well such as pancakes.All the staff are very friendly and attentive. It isn't fine dinning, but a good restaurant that beats Denny's any day. This was our second experience at this restaurant after 5 years from our last vacation in Maui and it has held up which is nice to see as a lot small independent restaurants don't last over time.I do recommend this place and look forward to eating there again when ever we return to Maui next.
9. Cafe O'Lei at The Dunes
Overall Ratings
4 based on 376 reviews
fresh - local - family owned Cafe O'Lei at the Dunes is Maui local's go-to restaurant for fresh seafood, steaks, and dynamic Hawaiian-inspired cuisine in a beautiful setting overlooking the West Maui Mountains. Simply wonderful food served in a casual but
Reviewed By Pua13
It was 4pm on a quiet Saturday afternoon. We were seated promptly by a nice hostess then...nothing. Other than my boyfriend and I, there were two singles and another two-top in the entire restaurant! I, unfortunately, am not able to rate anything other than the complete lack of service. Needless to say, we left at 4:15pm in search of an establishment that would, at the very least, take our order.
8. Beach Bums Bar & Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1432 reviews
Reviewed By traci008
Food was delicious! View was even better! Tempura shrimp was a little heavily bartered to be considered tempura, but it was delicious!
7. Fatt Chicks Burgers
Overall Ratings
4 based on 72 reviews
Fatt chicks burgers locally owned and operated food truck serving exceptional gourmet burgers and home-style comfort food.
Reviewed By marvi62
After stopping in Lahaina, then the Kapalua Coastal Trail for a bit, we kept driving north around the peninsula, ultimately landing in Waikiki and Fatt Chicks. There are no restaurants on the way, so we arrived at Fatt Chicks quite hungry for lunch. Much to our surprise, the Maui beef burgers were fantastic! The French fries were awesome too! Fatt Chicks is basically a completely plain room with tables and chairs at the 19th hole of a golf course. The view is pleasant, but this isn't a place you are coming to wine and dine.
6. Seascape Ma'alaea Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 336 reviews
Conveniently located in Central Maui, Seascape Ma'alaea Restaurant is a favorite among Kama'aina and visitors alike. Our award-winning restaurant offers an enticing menu of island-inspired cuisine along with spectacular views of Ma'alaea Harbor. It's the
Reviewed By Michael L
Went here with my family during an aquarium trip. We walked in at about 1:30pm and were seated right away. About the atmosphere. Although this is an aquarium restaurant, don't expect a theme gimmick like a huge glass tank to gaze at sharks and rays circling about, like the restaurants at UShaka in South Africa, The Seas at Disney Epcot, or Seaworld. Here, the dining area was set outdoors and uncovered, offering every table an unobstructed, picturesque view of Ma'alaea Harbor and the Bay. Those who may be averse to birds at close proximity, take note: there were free range chickens about. They didn't bother us (other than one of us who happens to have a phobia-like dislike of birds) but they weren't shy about almost brushing us by underfoot. I was impressed with the menu. Aside from the typical offerings found at attractions like this, which target mainland palates, like burgers and such, it included quite a few seafood and fish items, going with the aquarium theme, and some hints of local cuisine, such as a mac nut crusted mahi mahi and a mango-hoisin baby back ribs dish. I went with the fish and chips and it turned out to be quite good. I heard positive feedback around the table about the ribs and the teriyaki chicken. Oh, I almost forgot to mention that the server was friendly and attentive. The dishes were brought out in a timely manner and our needs were taken care of well. It should be noted that not every aquarium has an on-site restaurant, not even the larger ones. Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta (the largest aquarium in Western hemisphere currently), and Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey are quite larger attractions, but neither features a full service restaurant. Georgia's has a cafeteria. New Jersey's has a quick service food court. New England Aquarium in Boston has an upscale seafood restaurant & bar that is open seasonal only and has a bigger price point. To compare this with another full service restaurant at a comparable price point that happened to be the only one of its kind available at its particular attraction, I can only think of Hersheypark Place, which was at a theme park rather than an aquarium. It has permanently shut down recently, perhaps due to the mediocre food and the sluggish service. Fortunately, it is easily outclassed by Seascape.All in all, I was impressed with this aquarium restaurant. Unassuming, gimmick-free, reasonable prices, a menu that tries to include local flavors, quality food, great view and atmosphere. For what it is, I'd recommend this for a lunch break during an aquarium visit. The aquarium is better for having this restaurant in it.
5. Tasty Crust Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 313 reviews
Reviewed By jordan924
We had seen this place on a best breakfast places in Maui. It was great. It is a hole in the wall diner - does not look that nice from the outside or inside but great food and even better value. Got their banana hotcake (pancakes) and they were amazing. They are big, I ordered it and a side of eggs since I thought it wouldn't be enough. I barley finished the pancakes, but had to because they are amazing.Hi, we really appreciate your feedback and such kind words! We're looking forward to serving you again.
4. 808 on Main
Overall Ratings
4 based on 213 reviews
Reviewed By smileyff533
This was an awesome place to stop at. My family of four had a great meal. The service was excellent. The price was decent. The only thing to note is that the restrooms are in an adjoining building and you must use a key. The key is first come, first served. It hangs in the wall by the door. Cool, creative menu.
3. Maui Chef's Table
Overall Ratings
4 based on 212 reviews
Maui Chefâs Table dives into a multi-course menu of dishes inspired by our chefsâ personal stories and told through Mauiâs seasonal ingredients. High-quality ingredients paired with creative minds and innovative techniques result in a unique culinary expe
Reviewed By Spoarzy
Let me start by saying my wife and I enjoy fine dining and have ate at some of the best restaurants around the world. I would consider ourselves as what you would call âfoodiesâ. So after looking on tripadvisor we decided to book Maui Chefs Table as it was listed as number one for all of Maui. The setting was very nice with it being open air and allowed you to mingle with other guests as well as the chefs as they prepare each item. The dish sizes are very small, one or two bites and after 6 dishes, I was still hungry. Some dishes were amazing and some just ok. It is not worth the $150 usd per person and there is better fine dining on Maui. I would rather spend less money at Lahaina Grill and leave fully satisfied by having an amazing meal. Interesting concept but far from perfect, and for $150 is should be close to perfect. Mahalo for making Maui Chef's Table a part of your vacation. While we're happy you enjoyed the venue and format of the evening, we're sorry the cuisine lacked what you were expecting. The ticket price includes all courses, gratuity, a sparkling toast, bread service, and coffee. In our mission of supporting local ingredients, the cost and portions reflect that quality. We apologize you were not fully satisfied after your dining experience. We sincerely thank you for your feedback as it allows us to improve. Aloha!
2. The Mill House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1425 reviews
The Mill House applies an innovative approach to fresh, local ingredients in dishes that honor the cultures of those who emigrated from Japan, China, Spain, Korea, Portugal, and other distant lands to work in Mauiâs sugarcane industry a century and more a
Reviewed By sd1974
We made reservations for this restaurant before we even arrived in Maui. Reading the reviews really made us want to try Mill House. The surroundings are beautiful and the restaurant is very nice inside with a large patio. We were seated inside along the back wall. Half of the seating was a banquette and very uncomfortable. I started out there but couldn't imagine sitting there for more than a short period, so swapped to a chair. That was also uncomfortable and cramped with the person sitting next to you. We ordered cocktails the Hi Life was one. I really didn't care for it, but I usually drink wine. For starters we had the Pate, Roasted Vegetables and Bone Marrow. The Pate was tasty, but the vegetables were awful. Extremely small portion and just a blob of swiss chard and broccolini. It was not seasoned well and looked extremely unappetizing on the plate. Our companion was disappointed with the portion size of the marrow.We had fish and ribeye for our entrees. The fish was overdone and not a lot of flavor. The ribeye was tasty. When we first sat down and the waiter discovered it was our wedding anniversary he offered us a complimentary dessert, which unfortunately never was served so can't comment on dessert. At that time we had been siting for an extremely long time and I was most uncomfortable so I left the table to sit in a more comfortable chain in the reception area.While the food wasn't really bad, it was just mediocre to us. I doubt we will ever try this restaurant again.We sincerely apologize the server neglected to follow through with your complimentary dessert, as we strive to make all celebrations extra special. Coupled with the inconsistencies in your meal and uncomfortable seating arrangements, we apologize for having fallen short of your expectations. Thank you for your detailed review, as it allows us to correct our mistakes and make improvements!
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1. nyloS
Overall Ratings
5 based on 90 reviews
New American Cuisine. Fine Dining.
Reviewed By parisryan
What a fabulous dining experience. Jeremyâs food is as refined, creative and delicious as any we have ever eaten. We loved the setting and Paulinaâs knowledge of food and service is perfect! Their attention to details and flavors are impeccable and we really appreciated their connection and explanation of sourcing and preparation. We discovered a new food, the Kiwi Berry from Oregon which was delicious and new it was served on a sampler plate Amuse Bouche that also had raw honey mixed with Chinese spicy mustard that was really interesting and good. I caught my wife wiping the last of the chocolate sauce from desert with her finger, which rarely happens. This was one of our favorite meals ever and we will be back for sure next time we are in Maui.
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