Top 10 Restaurants in Wailea for a Luxury Dining Experience
Wailea has quietly become one of Hawaii's most sophisticated dining destinations. Concentrated along Maui's sunny south shore, this upscale resort community offers a dining scene that rivals anything you'd find in a major city - with the added bonus of ocean views, open-air breezes, and the easy warmth that comes with dining in paradise. Whether you're celebrating a milestone, planning a romantic evening, or simply want a meal that matches the elegance of your villa, these are the restaurants wo
1. Morimoto Maui - Andaz Maui at Wailea
Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto's Maui restaurant is one of the island's most celebrated dining experiences, and rightfully so. The oceanfront setting is dramatic - open-air with sweeping views of the Pacific and the islands of Kaho'olawe and Molokini in the distance. The menu is Japanese-inspired with a bold, global sensibility. The wagyu and the omakase options are destinations unto themselves. Sunset dinner here is something you'll remember long after you've returned home.
Don't miss: The ocean-view table at sunset and the wagyu preparations.
2. Ferraro's Bar e Ristorante - Four Seasons Resort Maui
Few dining experiences in all of Hawaii can match Ferraro's for sheer romance. Nestled into the grounds of the Four Seasons, this open-air Italian restaurant overlooks the ocean with gentle candlelight, live music most evenings, and a menu that honors the traditions of coastal Italy with beautiful Maui ingredients. The housemade pastas are exceptional and the wine list is thoughtfully curated. Dress the part - this is one of Wailea's more formal experiences.
Don't miss: The housemade pastas, the burrata, and the Thursday night live entertainment.
3. Spago - Four Seasons Resort Maui
Wolfgang Puck's Maui flagship has earned its place among the island's elite dining rooms. Spago blends California sophistication with Hawaii's bounty - the result is a menu that feels simultaneously refined and effortless. The signature smoked salmon pizza remains an iconic dish, and the nightly fresh fish and local produce preparations keep the menu exciting across visits. The open-air lanai seating and gentle ocean breeze make every table feel special.
Don't miss: The smoked salmon pizza and any seasonal preparation featuring local Maui produce.
4. Nick's Fishmarket Maui - Fairmont Kea Lani
Nick's has been a Wailea institution for decades, and it has earned that status. A classic, elegantly appointed seafood restaurant, Nick's focuses on the classics done with precision - fresh catch, expertly prepared steaks, and a raw bar that sets a high standard. The setting inside the Fairmont Kea Lani is refined and romantic, and the service is among the most attentive you'll find anywhere on the island.
Don't miss: The lobster bisque, the catch of the day, and the exceptional dessert menu.
5. Ko - Fairmont Kea Lani
Ko celebrates the culinary heritage of Hawaii's plantation era - a rich, multicultural chapter of island history when workers from Japan, China, Portugal, Korea, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines brought their food traditions to the cane fields. The result is a menu unlike any other in Wailea: vibrant, historically rooted, and deeply delicious. Ko is both an education and a pleasure, and represents some of the most thoughtful cooking on Maui.
Don't miss: The plantation-style rice and any of the dishes drawing on Japanese or Filipino culinary traditions.
6. Lineage - Shops at Wailea
Chef Sheldon Simeon - a James Beard Award finalist and beloved figure in Hawaii's culinary community - brings his deeply personal, story-driven cooking to this celebrated Wailea restaurant. Lineage is rooted in Filipino-Hawaiian cuisine and the food traditions Simeon grew up with on the Big Island. It's warm, generous, and full of flavor. This is not stuffy fine dining - it's the kind of meal that makes you feel like you've been let into someone's home kitchen. Reservations are essential and often hard to come by, so plan ahead.
Don't miss: The kare-kare, the chicken adobo, and anything on the menu featuring Maui-grown vegetables.
7. Duo - Four Seasons Resort Maui
If you're in the mood for prime cuts and fresh seafood without the formal atmosphere of Spago or Ferraro's, Duo is the answer. The steakhouse offers a more relaxed but still polished experience, with excellent dry-aged beef, fresh seafood, and an impressive cocktail program. The bar area is a great option for a lighter meal or a nightcap after dinner elsewhere.
Don't miss: The dry-aged steaks and the daily fresh fish.
8. Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea
For something a little more casual - but no less delicious - Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman is the ideal spot for a laid-back lunch or an early dinner before sunset. The menu is rooted in local, sustainable ingredients, and the cocktail and craft beer lists are some of the best in South Maui. The fish tacos and the house-made pies have earned devoted followings. The vibe is lively and social, the service is warm, and it's the kind of place where a quick lunch easily turns into two hours.
Don't miss: The ahi katsu, the wood-fired pizzas, and the seasonal cocktails made with local spirits.
Plan Your Evenings with KBM
Staying at a KBM villa in Wailea or South Maui puts you within minutes of all these restaurants. Our concierge team is happy to assist with reservations, transportation recommendations, and any other dining guidance you need. Reach out before your arrival and let us help you plan a trip's worth of exceptional meals.