When you’re in the mood for an upscale dining experience, set your sights on the Lahaina Grill. You’ll have to plan your trip early, however, because this popular bistro stays busy all throughout the year. Many people call at least a month in advance to book their table, especially during the tourist season. If you’re feeling lucky, call to see if they’ve had any cancellations and grab any table you can get.
Once you manage to reserve a table, get ready for the meal of a lifetime. The experience starts with your arrival at the historic Lahaina Inn building. The restaurant sits on the bottom floor with the newly renovated hotel up above. Inside, you’ll find a cozy bistro dining room adorned with high-quality works of art that promise to leave you wholly impressed.
As you gaze in awe at the beautiful artwork, the staff will go all out in making you feel right at home. Expect warm alohas sent your way from the moment you walk through the doors. Upon getting seated, your server will do all they can to help you enjoy an exceptional dining experience. So, feel free to let them know what they can do to elevate your meal.
If you want to start your meal with drinks, they have many top-notch alcoholic beverages on the menu, including signature cocktails and wine by the glass. Their appetizers are well worth a taste as well. They’re all made with fresh, local ingredients and imaginative preparations. Their entrées follow that same formula, ensuring that you get all the best fine dining cuisine imaginable.
Across all their apps and entrée options, you’ll find all the best surf and turf creations plus Hawaiian classics elevated to great heights. You really cannot go wrong no matter what you pick, so don’t hesitate to try something new at every visit.
Don’t miss out on their:
Maui Mule
The Maui Mule promises to dazzle your tastebuds while getting you revved up for a great time. They create this signature cocktail by mixing Ocean Vodka with ginger liqueur and Maui Brewing Island Ginger Beer. Then, they add fresh lime and crystallized ginger before pouring it all in a copper cup.
Wagyu Beef Ravioli
When you want to whet your appetite with pure decadence, go with the Wagyu Beef Ravioli. The ravioli features wagyu beef plus braised apples, black truffles, porcini, portobello, and morels. Once perfectly cooked, the filled pasta lands in a mushroom brandy cream sauce right before serving.
Chef Arnie’s Home-Made Meatballs
A definite house favorite, Chef Arnie’s Home-Made Meatballs boast big flavor in every bite. To create this popular entrée, they make meatballs out of all-natural pork, angus beef, and veal. After that, they cook penne pasta until al dente, and then cover it with a fresh tomato basil sauce. The meatballs go over top of the pasta before getting a generous scoop of ricotta, mascarpone, and parmigiano-reggiano cheese. The finished dish goes under the broiler until golden brown, and then arrives at your table piping hot.
Dessert is definitely the star of the show, so save room in your belly for this remarkable grand finale. You can get everything from Triple Berry Pie to Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee. Plus, they offer wine pairings to take your experience to the next level. If you cannot decide what to get, treat yourself and a friend to their signature sampler. Designed for two, this option comes with a selection of all their most popular desserts in bite-sized portions.
Insider Tips:
-No little ones allowed unfortunately. They only accept reservations for kids age 12 and up.
-Need gluten-free fare? All their items without wheat are clearly marked on the menu.
-They do not provide corkage services, so you cannot bring any outside wine.
-Arrive on time for your reservations or risk getting hit with a big fee.