Maui Food And Dining

Maui’s iconic luxury beachfront resort, Grand Wailea, opened its doors Monday to the island’s first Nobu restaurant.

Visitors and locals alike are invited to celebrate Easter at The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kāʻanapali. On Sunday, April 20, 2025, the resort will feature an, all-you-can-eat brunch experience from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the open-air restaurant, Hale Mo‘olelo.

The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset will host a food tasting fundraiser on Tuesday, May 6, from 5 to 7 p.m., aiming to raise $15,000 for scholarships, environmental projects and youth services in West Maui.

King’s Chinese BBQ has opened its sixth location on Maui at the Puʻunēnē Shopping Center in Kahului.

The Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Maui Brewers Festival fundraiser returns Saturday, May 17. This is one of the signature fundraisers for the MACC. New and Improved “Beer Lover” VIP and general admission tickets go on sale to everyone online only at MauiArts.org on Thursday, April 3 at 10 a.m.

Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, announced a transformed menu concept at Botero Lounge. With a gourmet take on the American classics, the new offering presents a menu that celebrates locally sourced ingredients.

Michelin-starred chef Sujan Sarkar and Rombauer Vineyards will present an exclusive Indian dining experience at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua on April 12.

The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kāʻanapali has partnered with Langtry Farms Vineyard & Winery to introduce an exclusive collection of wines, available throughout the resort.

Aurum Maui, a new restaurant coming to The Shops at Wailea this spring, is now hiring. Offering a refined dining experience that blends New American cuisine with locally sourced ingredients, Aurum Maui is seeking passionate individuals to join its team.

Fairmont Kea Lani and Kō Restaurant present the Taste of Kapoho – a special fundraising dinner on Saturday, March 22, from 5 to 9 p.m., bringing together a culinary experience with a meaningful cause.

Coco Deck Lahaina has announced the launch of the ‘Front Street Magic Show,’ a unique dining and entertainment experience, happening every Tuesday evening beginning April 1, 2025. 

Montage Kapalua Bay will host a Fireside Feast on March 27 from 4 to 7:30 p.m., offering an immersive oceanfront dining experience in collaboration with Kiawe Outdoor.

The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College Culinary Arts Program, in collaboration with Fairmont Kea Lani, presents the 24th Annual Noble Chef Gala on Saturday, April 5, 2025. As the premier fundraising event for UHMC’s Culinary Arts Program, Noble Chef celebrates the college’s legacy and future while raising essential funds to support culinary education.

The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua has launched the Kapalua Wine & Chef Series at Banyan Tree, offering exclusive monthly culinary experiences. Each event pairs award-winning wines with creative dishes from top chefs, including MICHELIN-starred talent.

Successful applicants will receive a $1600 scholarship which covers tuition for two Summer 2025 classes – Fundamentals of Cookery from June 2 to July 3, and Fundamentals of Baking from July 7 to Aug. 8.

Fairmont Kea Lani and Kō Restaurant present the Taste of Kapoho – a special fundraising dinner on Saturday, March 22, from 5 to 9 p.m., bringing together a culinary experience for a meaningful cause. This event supports the ongoing restoration of the Waihe‘e Coastal Dunes & Wetlands Refuge, an ecologically and culturally significant site stewarded by Ka Pōholima Kāʻeo under the sponsorship of Hawaiian Islands Land Trust.

The 44th Annual Kapalua Wine & Food Festival will return to The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, July 10-13, 2025, featuring a star-studded weekend of world-class cuisine and exceptional wines.

The first-ever Lahaina Food & Wine Festival is set to debut Feb. 19-23, 2025, bringing together celebrated chefs, world-class wines, and unforgettable dining experiences in West Maui.

Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows will host an international pop-up dinner series themed for Maui as “A Culinary Journey Through Hawai‘i’s Cultural Heritage” with Emmy Award-winning TV personality Lanai Tabura.

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea announced its newest culinary addition, KOMO. The intimate 50-seat restaurant, including its 14-seat interactive sushi bar, transforms a portion of the Resort’s lobby into a dining space featuring Japanese cuisine.