RachinCali

I need some help. We are going to Maui over President's Day weekend for my grandparents 50th wedding anniversary. My grandpa wants to take the family to a nice restaurant, but we have no clue where. There will be 15 of us ranging in age of 10 and up and we'll be staying at the Ritz in Kapalua. Any suggestions for a nice restaurant the family can go to to celebrate? Thank you!!!

kkraczek

I think that these are the top restaurants in that area: (although I haven't been there yet myself... will be going in 2 weeks!)

# Roy's Kahana Bar & Grill
# The Plantation House Restaurant
# Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar
# Vino

kkraczek

Actually, I just realized that we will be at the Ritz at the same time. We have a pretty big group as well! (company trip) So watch out for the large group of computer geeks! LOL

Aloha!

kalunchi

i thought David Paul's in Lahaina is REALLY GOOD!

kkraczek

Rach, did you decide where to eat?

Shari

Gerard's at the Plantation Inn in Lahaina.

Ferraro's at the Four Seasons

eileen

Another vote for the Plantation House Restaurant in Kapalua -- great location with wonderful views!

orchid

I suggest Nick's Fishmarket in Wailea. It will be adrive, but definetly worth every penny. Since this is a very special day, I would vote for Nick's. We were there in November, had to wait to be seated and watched a waiter precisely place glasses and plates. The food was the very best I have ever eaten. The Kae Lani has a beautiful site. They are not inexpensive - but worth every penny.

beachgirl86

I would also suggest Nick's Fishmarket in Wailea. Absoutely the best meal we had during our 2 weeks in Hawaii last summer.

Cerlaurie

How expensive is Nick's? Say if we have salad, entree, bottle of wine? Also, we are debating between Nick's and Mama's Fish House for a special dinner. Which would you prefer? We do have a Nick's in Chicago although I have never been there so I am thinking maybe we should skip it but we will be staying at the Kea Lani. Thanks.

Lex1

While the Nick's in Chicago may be lovely, believe it's not related to the Hawaiian group. www.tri-star-restaurants.com
I love the Wailea area, but would not drive down from Kapalua to dine there.

jgg

Cerlaurie: Definitely eat at Nick's. We have stayed at the Kea Lani several times and always eat at Nick's on our last night. It is fairly expensive. When you get there you can look at the menu to see the prices. The concierge also has menus from several other restaurants so you can check the prices at Mama's Fish House.

RachinCali: We love Nick's but also wouldn't recommend the whole group driving so far for dinner. Roy's in Kahana would be a great place for such a large group and varying ages.

islandsnoopy

I'd recommend David Paul's Lahaina Grill. Outstanding food, atmosphere, and service. You'll need to make a reservation. Another recommendation is Pacific'O in Lahaina. We had dinner there last May (wedding party) and everything was wonderful.

orchid

Although Roy's is an excellent restaurant. the location is not much to be desired. It is licated in a row of shops, but what we did not like was the flight of stairs that you needed to climb to enter the restaurant. Also, not much of a view. Alot of a memorable dinner is not only the food (which is incredible at Nick's0 but the surrounding area. Nick's location is beautiful. We stayed in Kaanapali - that is about 10 minutes south of Kapalua. It. also. was our 50th Anniversary. We have wonderful memories of food, location, view, and service. Just an opinion.