Maui Food & Dining

Hawaiʻi public school cafeterias statewide offered students a fresh, locally grown rainbow salad with lunch this January, highlighting the Department’s continued commitment to farm-to-school efforts and student wellness. The colorful salad featured locally sourced lettuce, cucumbers, watercress and tomatoes, as available, along with carrots and purple cabbage.

Zippy’s Restaurants celebrated the grand opening of its fourth location in Las Vegas on Tuesday, bringing to 26 its number of locations across Oʻahu, Maui, Hawaiʻi Island, and Southern Nevada.

A Lahaina restaurateur has been named a semifinalist for one of the culinary world’s most prestigious honors, marking a bright spot for the West Maui dining scene as it recovers from the 2023 wildfires.

The Lahaina Food & Wine Festival returns Feb. 18-22, 2026, welcoming guests back for its second annual celebration of food, wine, and the people who make Lahaina a world-class dining destination.

Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice has opened its newest location at Maui Ocean Center.   The shave ice stand — located near Maui Ocean Center’s entrance — is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

Māla Ocean Tavern invites party-goers to step into the future this New Year’s Eve at Neon Dreams: Futuristic New Year’s Eve Celebration, happening Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. The iconic oceanfront destination will transform into a glowing neon playground where luminous color, high-energy beats, and unforgettable midnight moments collide to welcome 2026 in electric style.

Valley Isle Chocolate, an artisanal chocolate maker based in Kahului, has been honored with a Silver and Bronze Award at the world-renowned Academy of Chocolate Awards in London. Out of over 1,400 entries from more than 50 countries, Valley Isle Chocolate stood out for its exceptional flavor profile.

The new Maui Poke location offers a modern, welcoming space where guests can enjoy thoughtfully prepared poke bowls made with premium proteins, vibrant vegetables, and house-crafted sauces.

Coffee Stop West Maui — a locally owned, family-run drive-thru coffee trailer, has opened at 263 Lahainaluna Road. They are the first independently owned coffee business to reopen in Lahaina Town since the 2023 wildfire, according to owners.

The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua will welcome chef Todd English, a five-time James Beard Award winner, for a special installment of the Kapalua Wine & Chef Series on Saturday, Jan. 10.

Slappy Cakes Maui is celebrating the holiday season with two family-friendly events on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Plant-based chef and cookbook author Lillian Cumic will host a free public presentation in Wailuku this Saturday, Dec. 13, sharing her personal journey through food, culture and health, along with practical tips for incorporating plant-based cooking into everyday life.

Lahaina Cannery is thrilled to announce the opening of Sergio’s brand-new bar truck, offering a unique selection of cold beer, specialty cocktails, and live entertainment to complement the Cannery’s vibrant food and shopping scene.

In the wake of the recent typhoon that devastated communities across the Philippines, a Maui based Filipino owned restaurant is stepping up to help. Joey’s Kitchen Kahului at Balai Pata has announced a community-wide food and clothing drive to support relief efforts for families who have lost their homes, belongings and access to basic necessities.

Lahaina Brewing Co. has announced a new charitable initiative, “Crafted for Community,” launching on Giving Tuesday. Beginning Dec. 2, 2025, a portion of Lokahi Pilsner sales will be donated each quarter to a rotating Hawaiʻi nonprofit.

Several restaurants at The Shops at Wailea will offer holiday dine-in and take-out menus on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 27. Four restaurants have confirmed special offerings.

The husband-wife duo behind the Italian restaurants Sale Pepe Pizzeria e Cucina and Via! by Sale Pepe has announced expanded hours, new menu items and additional service offerings in Lahaina and Kāʻanapali.

Choice Healthy Kitchen + Juice Bar, formerly known as Choice Health Bar, has officially opened its newest location at Wailea Village Shopping Center, marking the beloved Maui-born brand’s fourth restaurant on the island.

The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College’s talented baking students, under the tutelage of Pastry Chef Instructor Hannah Stanchfield, will be selling Thanksgiving pies again this year.

The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea has unveiled its holiday dinner calendar. For Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s, The Restaurant presents a feast of decadent flavors with a tropical twist; and for those who would rather dine cozily at home, there’s also a takeaway option.