Mauka Makai

Name: Mauka Makai
Address: 45 Kai Malina Pkwy, Lahaina, HI, United States, 96761-8414
Telephone: (808) 662-6370
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

221 Reviews

$31 to $50

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 27 times today

Charming
Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views

Mauka Makai is a culinary experience celebrating the farming and fishing culture of ancient Hawai"i. Ancient Hawaiians drew their sustenance-physical and spiritual- from the land and sea around them. Seafood provided the primary protein in the Hawaiian diet, complementing staples such as taro, sweet potato and breadfruit. This sets the stage for Mauka Makai - toward the mountain, toward the ocean.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Hawaiian, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(808) 662-6370
Website
http://www.westinnanea.com/maukamakai
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
45 Kai Malina Pkwy, Lahaina, HI 96761-8414
Neighbourhood
Kaanapali
Cross Street
Honoapiilani Hwy
Parking details
Valet
Entertainment
Wednesday - Friday; 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmSunday; 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Kula Butterleaf WedgeUS$19.00
Upcountry butter lettuce, crispy bacon, cherry tomato, carrot, red onion, bleu cheese crumble
Local Gathered GreensUS$19.00
Local mesclun, carrots, cucumber, radish, cherry tomato, red onion
Coconut ShrimpUS$16.00
Crispy breaded shrimp, pineapple sweet chili, cilantro
Chicken PotstickersUS$15.00
Pan steamed chicken potsticker, chili soy vinaigrette
Chicken KaraageUS$18.00
Crispy marinated sweet soy garlic chicken, butterleaf lettuce, lemon wedge
'Ahi SashimiUS$26.00
Local big eye tuna, avocado cucumber relish, lemon shoyu emulsion
Sidewinders FriesUS$10.00
Poke NachosUS$26.00
Local big eye tuna, roasted 'inamona, ogo seaweed, onion, cayenne aioli, tobiko, tortilla chips, sweet soy, avocado, seasoned nori, scallion

Entrees

Pulehu RibeyeUS$45.00
10oz. ribeye, Yukon mashed potatoes, charred asparagus, mushroom demi glace
Seared Local 'AhiUS$42.00
House made spicy crusted big eye tuna, lemon oil soba noodles, garlic glazed baby bok choy, whole grain mustard buerre blanc, kabayaki
Asian Shrimp PastaUS$35.00
Linguini pasta, black tiger shrimp, Kula tomato, Maui onions, kale, basil, Yamsa butter, chili oil
Pan Roasted ChickenUS$30.00
Huli style airline chicken breast, lap cheong fried rice, braised kale
Thai Coconut Curry US$28.00
Red curry, eggplant, bell peppers, mushrooms, onion, zucchini, Kaffir lime leaf, Thai basil, steamed jasmine rice
Fresh Scallop RisottoUS$38.00
Seared scallop, Hamakua mushrooms, cauliflower, parmigiano, shiitake mushrooms, asparagus, herb truffle oil
Local-Style Island Catch
Local day boat fish, lap cheong fried rice, garlic glazed baby bok choy, ginger soy jus
Mauka CheeseburgerUS$28.00
Wagyu beef, cheddar cheese, Boursin aioli, tomato, onions, pickles, lettuce, brioche bun

Desserts

Liliko'i Mango CheesecakeUS$12.00
Butterscotch, Chantilly cream, local berries
Chocolate Bundt CakeUS$15.00
Rich chocolate cake, strawberry sauce, butterscotch caramel, strawberries, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Nanea Mud PieUS$16.00
Oreo crust, coffee & macadamia nut ice cream layers, fudge, whipped cream, caramel sauce
Roselani Ice CreamUS$10.00
Seasonal flavors

What 221 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mauka Makai offers a "fantastic setting" with stunning ocean views, especially during sunset. Guests rave about "great food and service", highlighting dishes like the scallop risotto and curry shrimp. While some found the menu limited or pricey, most appreciated the "attentive, friendly service" and delightful live music, making it a memorable dining experience.

221 Reviews

J
Jeremy
Hawaii
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time with excellent food priced well. Would definitely recommend
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Merry
VIP
Central Coast
65 reviews
3.0
65 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We had Christmas Eve dinner here with the family. Staff is friendly - we were seated right away and they had kids' menus & crayons for the kids. Overall - the food is freshly prepared and delicious. Some issues: steak was under cooked (we asked for medium rare, came out as rare). We added an item at the end of the meal and we waited a loooong time for the item, and they got the order wrong. We waited another 25 mins for the correct item to be brought out. It's the holiday season and the restaurant might've been understaffed/etc.
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Carolyn
Austin
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We dined twice for dinner at Mauka Makai and thoroughly enjoyed both times. One would not expect a restaurant at a time share to be anything special. We were very pleasantly surprised and returned for a second visit because it was so good. The food is excellent and rivals anything at top restaurants in the Kaanapali area, and with good prices. Our server James was top notch - he knew what he was doing (no problem opening older bottles of wine, which we had brought with us) - he was engaged and pleasant - we enjoyed his service very much. The view at Mauka Makai is beautiful. The combination of everything made for a wonderful evening and we'll definitely be back during our next visit to Nanea.
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Peter
VIP
Calgary
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly wait staff Great food Great view Live music was added bonud
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Kathy
VIP
Portland
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved our time there and our meal. A bit embarrassed when the server asked if we were owners in the condo building... which would have resulted in a lower cost......... that could have been presented to us a bit more professionally .
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Debra
Manitoba
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The buffet or limited menu was all that was available on Thanksgiving. The buffet had very little to choose from. It certainly should not have cost $85! No vegetables except Brussels, no bread rolls. I had veggie curry since there was nothing for me to eat in buffet as I don’t eat meat or fish, I counted 4 pieces of zucchini, 2 red pepper pieces, 2 green bell pepper pieces and 3 pieces of eggplant. A small 1/2 cup of rice for $28. I was starving…
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Larry
VIP
Los Angeles
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very pleasant dining experience at the resort restaurant. Food quality was great and service was excellent. Beautiful ocean view also helped.
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Dinah
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious ! Watching the sunset from our table was an extra special treat
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Ginny
Central Coast
23 reviews
2.0
23 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Very limited menu, food was tasteless. Would I go back probably not.
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Desiree
Dallas
59 reviews
4.0
59 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant is right off the pool of the Westin Nanea property so the view is wonderful. The night my husband and I ate here, there was a live singer who was excellent. The menu wasn’t extensive and I so there had been more options but we both enjoyed what we ate. My husband had noodles with shrimp and vegetables. There wasn’t a lot of shrimp but the dish was tasty and the noodles tasted freshly made. Really great dish. I had the curry with the fish of the day. I would have preferred more sauce but the dish overall was also very flavorful. The service was spotty but luckily, we ate a little later so the staff was little lighter than I assume during busy times.
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FAQs

Mauka Makai offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 662-6370.

Mauka Makai is rated 4.4 stars by 221 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

45 Kai Malina Pkwy, Lahaina, HI 96761-8414

Additional information

Cross Street
Honoapiilani Hwy
Neighbourhood
Kaanapali
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Hawaiian, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Wednesday - Friday; 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmSunday; 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.westinnanea.com/maukamakai
Phone number
(808) 662-6370

Mauka Makai

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

Starters

Kula Butterleaf WedgeUS$19.00

Local Gathered GreensUS$19.00

Coconut ShrimpUS$16.00

Chicken PotstickersUS$15.00

Chicken KaraageUS$18.00

'Ahi SashimiUS$26.00

Sidewinders FriesUS$10.00

Poke NachosUS$26.00

Entrees

Pulehu RibeyeUS$45.00

Seared Local 'AhiUS$42.00

Asian Shrimp PastaUS$35.00

Pan Roasted ChickenUS$30.00

Thai Coconut Curry US$28.00

Fresh Scallop RisottoUS$38.00

Local-Style Island Catch

Mauka CheeseburgerUS$28.00

Desserts

Liliko'i Mango CheesecakeUS$12.00

Chocolate Bundt CakeUS$15.00

Nanea Mud PieUS$16.00

Roselani Ice CreamUS$10.00

What 221 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Mauka Makai offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Mauka Makai restaurant rated?

Is Mauka Makai currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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