After working up an appetite shopping your heart out at The Shops at Wailea, Tommy Bahama Restaurant is the perfect place to restore your energy. The tranquil setting is rejuvenating enough on its own, but it’s their island fare that’ll leave you fueled up for even more adventures.
At this Maui eatery, they start rolling out their delicacies at lunch and keep the deliciousness coming well into the evening hours. On top of that, they have a full bar featuring all the best wine, beer, and specialty cocktails you could ever want.
Word has long since gotten out about their amazing food and drinks, so it’s best to make reservations well ahead of your visit. Before doing that, you’ll need to decide if you want to come by for lunch, dinner, or just take full advantage of happy hour.
If you’re going to come by at lunch or dinner, you can request a seat in their bright and airy dining room. Or you can choose to go all out by grabbing a seat with a view on their covered patio where the live music plays all evening long. Prefer to swing by for happy hour? Food and drink specials roll out from 2 pm to 5 pm daily at the bar only.
No matter where you land, you’ll get exceptional service from the beginning through the very end of your meal. Your server will start off your culinary journey with warm aloha, and then keep that spirit at the center of all they do. So, feel free to let them know if you need anything at all throughout your meal and they’ll make it happen.
You’ll undoubtedly find your food and drinks equally impressive. The chefs build tons of flavor in every dish by using only the freshest local ingredients. Then, they go big on the artistic presentations, making each item almost too pretty to eat.
Fan favorites include:
Handcrafted Pina Colada
A true island treasure, the Handcrafted Pina Colada puts all the top tropical flavors into one beautiful drink. This drink centers around the muddled pineapple and coconut plus Bacardi rum, of course. Then, right before zipping it out to your table, they add Gosling’s Black Seal Float to bring it all together.
World Famous Coconut Shrimp
Whether you come by for lunch, dinner, or happy hour, you can always count on the World Famous Coconut Shrimp to remain at your fingertips. This popular starter features fresh shrimp encrusted in a coconut breading and fried to perfection. Then, they pile them on the plate and serve the whole batch with their scrumptious papaya-mango chutney.
Tamarind-Pineapple-Glazed Mahi Mahi
With its flaky fish bathed in bright tropical fruits, the Tamarind-Pineapple-Glazed Mahi Mahi always feels like a treat. The wonderfully prepared fish goes over a big scoop of rich almond rice to balance its bright flavors. After that, marinated Hamakua mushrooms, jalapenos, shallots, and sauteed peppers go around the rest of the plate.
If you’d like to end your meal with a sweet treat to remember, don’t hesitate to order the Pineapple Crème Brulee. To create this fan favorite, they whip up a traditional vanilla custard and then bake it to perfection in a hollowed-out pineapple bowl. After creating the signature caramelized top, they add housemade whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and a spring of mint to bring it all together. Yum!
Insider Tips:
-Want to hear live music while you dine? Plan to visit on Wednesday through Saturday from 5 pm to 9 pm.
-If you want to earn rewards at every visit, sign up for Tommy Bahama Island Club.
-Whenever you want to enjoy flavorful cocktails but without the alcohol, look to their zero proof creations. More than simple mocktails, these drinks give you the full sipping experience without a hint of liquor in the mix.