Cane & Canoe go all out in serving up modern Hawaiian cuisine in a fine dining setting. Located near Kapalua Bay in the Montage Resort, this popular restaurant serves breakfast to go plus a stunningly good prix fixe dinner menu. All the action happens in their gorgeous Hawaiian canoe house-inspired building and out on the patio by the bay.
Their popularity knows no bounds, so definitely plan to get reservations before landing at their front door. While you can book a table online, giving them a call is a better bet. If you’re staying at a nearby hotel, let the concierge reserve your spot instead. Once you have your name on the guest list, pull up front to take advantage of the free valet service.
Upon walking through the front doors, take a moment to admire all the beautiful architecture all around. The wood scrollwork perfectly honors Hawaiian culture, while the vibrant floral designs give off a tropical vibe. The atmosphere matches the gorgeous aesthetic, making you feel like you just stepped into the heart of paradise.
The culinary creations offer an even deeper dive into the local culture, especially if you stay for the full prix fixe meal. Their menu changes often, but it often includes fresh-caught fish, top-quality meat, and flavorful produce from nearby farms. With your prix fixe meal, you’ll get a first bite appetizer of your choice plus any entrée you want. You can also add bread service to the experience for a taste of their seeded healthy bread, lavosh, and poi rolls.
Expect the highest quality of service throughout your meal as your server swings by at all the right times. If you’re lucky, you’ll also get to hear live music, see a luau show, or enjoy other types of onsite entertainment while you dine.
Swing by for a bite of their:
Lox & 9 Grains Sando
Start your day off on the right foot by treating yourself to the Lox & 9 Grains Sando. Available on the grab-and-go breakfast menu, this tasty meal features 9-grain bread smothered in cream cheese and capers. Over that, they add lox and shaved red onions. A lemon wedge and fruit lands on the side to complete your meal.
Lobster Mac N Cheese
Whenever you order the Lobster Mac N Cheese as your first bite, expect pure decadence in every last morsel. They create this picture of perfection by mixed al dente orecchiette pasta with cheddar, mozzarella, gruyere, and parmesan gremolata. Tender lobster joins the party right before serving along with a sprinkle of chives.
Jidori Chicken
The Jidora Chicken promises to fill you up with fresh, bold flavors yet leaves you wanting more. This dish begins with chorizo-stuffed chicken that’s roasted to perfection. Then, they add roasted pepper-creamed corn, mole verde, cotija cheese, and lime crema.
Always save room for dessert while dining at this restaurant. Their sweet treats are top-notch and well worth taking part of your meal home in a doggy bag. For a tropical experience unlike any other, go with the Baked Hawaiian. This exquisite dessert features lilikoi cake, pineapple and mango ice cream, wafer crumb, and toasted meringue shaped like a pineapple. If that doesn’t suit your fancy, get the banana split or just go with a simple scoop of ice cream or sorbet.
Insider Tips:
-Let your server know if you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or another special occasion to get a dessert on the house.
-Swing by on Tuesdays to catch the weekly luau performance.
-Expect to see a service charge on your bill. This charge is not a tip, so be sure to reward your servers accordingly for quality service.
-Need dietary accommodations? Look for V for vegan, VEG for vegetarian, and GF for gluten-free to find your top dishes. If you have food allergies, let your server know and they’ll make sure you get a meal that works for your needs.