What are the best restaurants in Kihei, Maui?

According to Seemor's analysis, top-rated restaurants in Kihei include Cafe Moon (A, Korean restaurant), South Maui Fish Company (A, Seafood), Le Bazaar Maui (A, Moroccan restaurant), Isana (A-, Sushi and seafood restaurant), Gus' Hawaiian Shave Ice (A-, Dessert shop). Seemor grades restaurants from A+ to F based on review-language analysis across 35+ dimensions including food quality, service, ambiance, and value.

What is Kihei known for?

Based on Seemor's analysis of 46 restaurants in Kihei, the most represented cuisines are American (11), Seafood (5), Hawaiian (5). Grades reflect contextual review analysis, not star ratings.

Is Kihei good for a special occasion?

Yes — Kihei has 11 top-rated restaurants from budget to very_expensive, including Cafe Moon (A, Korean restaurant). The area offers strong options for special occasions across price points.

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Best Restaurants in Kihei

46 restaurants analyzed · Maui

Kihei's dining scene runs the full spectrum from casual plate lunch spots along South Kihei Road to proper sit-down restaurants worth dressing up for, making it one of Maui's more versatile stretches for eating out. The American and Hawaiian cooking here is genuinely strong, and the seafood options benefit from the obvious proximity to the water. If you're planning a special occasion meal on this side of the island, Kihei gives you real choices without having to head all the way into Lahaina.

Restaurants

Cafe Moon A · Korean restaurant, Casual dining
South Maui Fish Company A · Seafood, Food truck
Le Bazaar Maui A · Moroccan restaurant, Mediterranean
Isana A- · Sushi and seafood restaurant, Asian fusion
Gus' Hawaiian Shave Ice A- · Dessert shop, Food truck
Nutcharee's Authentic Thai Food A- · Thai restaurant, Asian
Sweet Hula A- · Breakfast and juice bar, Food truck park vendor
Kinaole Grill Food Truck A- · Food truck, Casual dining
That's A Wrap Cafe A- · Cafe, Healthy
Paia Fish Market South Side A- · Seafood restaurant, Fish & chips restaurant
Happy Belly A- · Food truck, Asian fusion
Miso Phat Sushi Azeka B+ · Sushi restaurant, Japanese
Maui Fish'n Chips B+ · Seafood restaurant, Fast casual
Cafe O'Lei Kihei B+ · Seafood and Pacific Rim, Bar
Sol Brothers Southern BBQ B+ · Food truck, Barbecue
Cinnamon Roll Place B+ · Bakery and breakfast counter, Grab-and-go
Roasted Chiles B+ · Mexican restaurant, Bar
Three's Bar & Grill B+ · Bar & grill, Asian fusion
Peace Love Shave Ice B+ · Desserts and sweets, Shave ice
Coconuts Fish Cafe - Kamaole Location B · Seafood-focused casual eatery, Hawaiian-inspired

Top Cuisines

American — 11 restaurants
Seafood — 5 restaurants
Hawaiian — 5 restaurants
Japanese — 3 restaurants
Desserts — 3 restaurants
Southeast Asian — 3 restaurants
Pacific Islander — 2 restaurants
Asian — 1 restaurants
North African — 1 restaurants
Brazilian — 1 restaurants

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