Restaurants in Wailuku

“Great vibe! Outdoor patio”

“Sam Sato’s is one of those spots where you walk in as visitors and walk out feeling like part of the neighborhood. My friends and I stopped by and were instantly swept up in the warm, local vibe — friendly staff, quick service, and an ambiance that feels both classic and comforting.

We tried a little bit of everything and honestly enjoyed it all. The cheeseburger deluxe hits that perfect old-school diner nostalgia. The signature dry noodles are a must, and the super dry noodles with vegetables takes it to another level. Don’t skip the yakitori — simple, smoky, and delicious.

Beyond the food, what really makes Sam Sato’s special is its heritage. From a humble general store in the sugar-cane fields back in 1933 to a beloved Maui institution today, you can taste the generations of care in every dish. It’s the kind of spot where recipes and smiles feel like they’ve been passed down through the family just for you.

Whether you’re grabbing takeout or sitting in for a quick bite, Sam Sato’s serves up flavors that linger long after you’ve left. “ʻO ka ʻai i loaʻa ke ola” — food that gives life — has never felt more true.

A must-visit on Maui for anyone who loves great food, great people, and a real local classic.”

“The cream puffs are action! So good!!”

“Hempy's was fantastic hole in the wall place. The setting is super cozy and the food is delicious. The portion sizes, options , and quality of the food were great. The entire menu is vegan and has that home made quality to it. The service was also great , very polite and personable.”

“Great foods And drinks Go with chief specials”

“A little hole in the wall diner. Food was good but the coffe was amazing, (even with coffe mate) which generally kills coffee for me. Easy to park and quick in and out.”

“Great food and drinks. Also one of the most affordable places we found on Maui!”

“Charming, delicious, and a darling proprietor Lee. That's all you need to know. Now go enjoy!”

“Always excellent food and great service”

“Always fresh and delicious”

“Such a sweet lady! Born and raised there and plans to stay for the rest of her life. Beautiful spot, take her suggestion on shaved ice flavors and the banana bread is super tasty!”

“Great food, generous portions”

“Was visiting Maui for my birthday trip and on our last day, we decided to try some authentic local foods and I’m glad we did! I absolutely enjoyed Tasty Crust, enjoyed the friendly staff and enjoyed the locals! Definitely a hidden gem in Maui for tourists. Thank you ALL for the hospitality and great service; will definitely be back ❤️😊”

“Great food and service! Atmosphere is clean and fresh”

“Amazing ! This is simply delicious😋😋😋😋 Very friendly persons !! Mahalo / Aloha”

“the salted caramel and the white chocolate macadamia nut are amazing!!!!! The salted caramel has a rich butter flavor. I bought some for me and as a gift for my dad. He loved them all. She is so kind and even threw in an extra for us. I'll definitely be ordering from her every vist to Maui. Delicious!!!”

“All hand made daily, fresh, authentic, Hawaiian. It’s the next best thing to a luau. Definitely something on the bucket list one should put a check in the box.”

“Flavorsome, and delightfully smooth shave ice. Definitely has become an absolute favorite!”

“We have been regulars here for about three years. Love the friendly, laid-back atmosphere, the fantastic lattes and of course the avocado toast - but most of all the music. This place is musician-friendly and audience-friendly and everyone has a great time. Highly recommended.”

“Amazing donuts, breakfast sandwiches, and burritos. If you’re burning thousands of calories biking out in Stilwell, you can afford to and don’t want to miss out on stopping by to fuel up just south of 199th on Metcalf!!”

“food is delicious. buldak chicken is my favorite”

“My husband and I went here right after we landed because it was on the way to our hotel.

It’s a hole-in-the-wall place and we both got the chicken katsu. He got the kimchi as a side and I got the salted cabbage. Both were delicious!

Would go back again to try more dishes.”

“Friendly service and good food.”

“Our waitress, sugar, made the entire experience. Seriously the sweetest person we may have ever met. We left feeling like she was part of our family!
The $5 mai tais were a steal and you can’t beat the views after spending a family day at the aquarium. 🩷🌺”

“Delicious food, nice ambiance outside, fantastic waitress, Tia. Only complaints (and those because I'm old and have difficulty walking and sitting on hard chairs) were the long (for me) walk and the hard, unpadded metal chairs. But I'll still go back for the food, ambiance, and service!!!”

“Staff is very friendly and food is great! We’re here for a week and have been to this coffee shop every morning so far.”

“Great sushi really nice stuff and I love how they even have hotdogs and really good snacks”

“Such a good vibe at their juice box in Kahului! Great smoothies, fresh ingredients, wonderful service ♡”

“The butter roll was delicious - hot and fresh bun with golden melted butter and sugar melted into the layers. The malasada was pretty good too - light and airy.

Cash only. And carry away only.”

“Great service also! Yummy coffee.”

“This bar has friendly owners, bartenders and amazing food. Fried Chicken is a hit, their poke nachos is my favorite from the PUPU menu, steak and onion to perfection, and ice cold beer always. You will not regret your visit because of the awesome service that they provide, an immediate greeting as you walk in the door always, I haven’t been to a bar on Maui that had such good service. If you love to sing 🎤 Karaoke I highly recommend this place. Thank you Tokyo Lounge OHANA (family). Oh another thing I forgot to mention is that they Host private parties. I am definitely going to make reservations here by calling ahead of time to make sure I get a spot for my private birthday parties. Oh yes an awesome live bands as well.”

“Omg. it was amazing!!! 69 roll had to order twice after eating the first one..”

“10/10 recommend. The mango lobster roll. Was amazing. The person who took my order helped a lot and was very knowledgeable. I am kind of a newbie with sushi. But absolutely loved this place. Check it out 😁”

“They made a gorgeous strawberry cake for my mom’s 60th birthday. They were even able to do a strawberry buttercream and lemon curd filling. It was perfect.”

“Amazing crowd!! Great drinks and great company. Can not wait to revisit 🥰 🍻”

“Tastes like home! If you love authentic Italian food and NY pizza this is it. 🍕”

“Although there was a longer wait due to a busy Friday night, the overall experience was very pleasant. My wife and I were seated and felt genuinely cared for by the staff. There was a small delay initially, but our server was extremely apologetic and checked on us multiple times throughout the meal to ensure everything was okay. Her kindness and professionalism truly stood out and made us feel valued. We appreciated the attentive service and look forward to coming back.”

“Excellent food great service”

“A simple stop for comforts. The Cheeseburger Delux is what I was craving my whole time on the Island. Husband had the Hamburger Steak, simple and comforting.I would eat here again and again.”

“I can't say enough of their tempura chicken bites, So ONO!!! Today my family had their chicken katsu donburi, super delicious. Highly recommend 👌👍👏 Hats off to the chef!!”

“great food and great service”

“Got the steak and egg and Galbi short rib. Steak and egg was solid and I really like the Galbi. Good portion sizes and very quick and friendly service. Also the Halo Halo is amazing easily the best I've ever had.”

“The nice lady at the shop let me use her internet - I got my jeep stuck on the side of the road. John and Russ (locals) then pulled me out and saved my butt. Restored some of my faith in humanity. Mahalo.”

“We ordered 50+ tacos for a family event, and they came through in top form. Linda's separated the tacos by type and broke them down into individual servings. Big hit with everyone in attendance, Chicken Tinga seemed to be the all around favorite.”

“absolutely everything is delicious 😋😋🤤🤤”

“Always fun. Great staff and service.”

““ The Vibes and energy here is awesome...Dj plays good music, I think that they should make more space, the service is awesome...great place for friends and a great social place...””

“Wow Good, a Korean restaurant I stopped by during my trip to Maui. The prices are cheap and the taste is really good. Although it just opened, it has real Korean taste!”

“They have the best tasting authentic Filipino food!”

“Some of the best plate lunches on Maui. The Mahi aka Kalei is insane”

“The absolute best, I mean, the best best... Don't miss this place. Did I mention it's the best? It is, all of it! The food is so outstanding, and the staff is cool.”

“10/10 loved this place! I'm not the type to take a picture of my plate, I wish I had taken a snapshot of my chicken sandwich though - wow! I'm a little judgemental when it comes to burgers, especially smash burgers. But these folks care about their food! I was peeking in the kitchen and was super happy to see they bread their own chicken, form their own patties, and prep their own toppings. This place is serious good food, cold drinks, and a super chill atmosphere. Definitely check it out”

“Great breakfast and service!”

“Pad Thai was A+, very nice people 🤝”

“All right, the fact that you have no fewer than THREE spectacular food places under one roof means the Promenade has officially earned five stars, at least in my book... Between Giannotto's, Shikeda, and Esters, you will not be lacking for great food and drink choices! Seems like the building finally got its longed-for remodel as well? (Looks like additional parking is on the way, to boot.) ????????”

“I am happy to see this local family get a brick and mortar location. For those of you that are from upcountry. These are the guys that used to do the ono BBQ on the weekends a few years ago. Then they were in Lahaina for a little while then at Foodland Maui Lani. Now they have this place. The food is still great and the value is awesome. These guys really give you bang for your buck. This trip I ordered the BBQ Steak plate and the BBQ chicken Plate. They both come with rice and green salad and their house dressing which I love the taste. I have tried almost everything on the menu with the exception of some of the specials and I can say they have some of the best BBQ plates on the island. I really like their BBQ chicken the flavor is all the way thru the meat. The location is new to them so it is still a little bare but they are working on it. I highly recommend these guys. The service is really good and I really like the fact that I am supporting hard working locals than know how to crank out good food at a good price. I recommend stopping by. The nice thing is you can buy the meat by the pound if you extra hungry.”

“very friendly. amazing customer service. great and amazing tasting food!”

“We had about 8 hours to kill before heading back to Texas and all my daughter wanted was some sushi. We drove from Paia to Umi Sushi and we were not disappointed. We must have gotten there right before the rush because it went from just us and two other people to a wait to get in. It was fresh and actually cheaper than the place we in Flower Mound, Texas. If you see the place it looks like a whole in the wall but don’t pass it up. Thank you again and we will be back for sure!!”

“Miko's hospitality was excellent. She even provided a cake and gifts for my daughter's birthday. The food was really tasty. The servers kept our waters filled. The chow fun, Kim chi fried rice and Kalbi were memorable.”

“Got ribs and slaw today. Fed two people. Recommend it. Gary seems good people. Looking forward to going back.”

“Enjoyed a late lunch at this quaint cafe facing the waterfront. Ordered several $5 happy hour mai tai's, fish and chips, Mahi Mahi poke nachos, ranch island beef burger, vanilla milkshake and salsa and chips.All were delicious and our waitress was very attentive during our meal. Afterwards we continued touring the Maui Ocean Aquarium. A very fun afternoon.”

“The food is great and service is fast. My cousin who lives in Kahului brought us here.”

“Today is 6/14/23 I went to get my usual drinks and foods, for some reason there must have been a new girl at the window taking orders. I drive up to the speaker and she say's can I take your order? I proceed to give her my order she then stops and say hold on and cuts me off. So, I asked my passenger didn't she say can I take your order? my passenger said yes. So, she comes back on for the second time and says can I take your order? And I start to order my drinks and she again say hold on with a loud voice!!!! and cuts me off again, then the third time need I remind you I was patient till the third time. She again says may I take your order? Again, I start to order she again says hold on cuts me off again. That was it when she came back forth time, I said f---k this I will order at the window and then she says I was helping other customers. I then asked her did you get any of the orders I repeated three times? She said NO! ok gave her my order. Pull up to the window supervisor asked what happen? Before I could explain he said I don't appreciate you treating my employees that way. I then said ho hold up me I am treating your employees wrong. Check yourself and ask me what happened first? I have a witness in the car who heard everything. I asked to speak to the manager and supervisor said his in a meeting. I told the supervisor I will wait. he kept saying his unavailable. Supervisor then goes and calls the manager who was very professional and took the time to listen. Manager was awesome I told him when you have a customer who comes here every morning eight years and never had a problem in all those years? whose word should you take not your employee your customers.”

“Go there guys! They are a Super Cool, Friendly Starbucks Team creating your fix for the day!! ☕️Thank you Starbucks Maui Lani for being in my neighborhood!! 😁👌🏻”

“great service! awesome atmosphere! It's convenient, central, ample parking & 'ono food!”

“Coconuts were delicious. This is a coconut stand at 380 - 30 intersection. Must try if you are In the area and love fresh coconut water and coconut meat. Seller accepts
Venmo.”

“Yummy pitaya bowl. Supports a worthy cause.”

“More a place to pick up then to dine in unless you're there for a quick bite. I used to stop at the original Jersey Mike's on the way to the beach in New Jersey when they were just a mom and pop store. It's great to see the American dream is still alive!”

“My son and I went through the drive-thru at Carl's Junior
We got onion rings and a chicken burrito both items for delicious and we would definitely go back again we have been there many times before and always enjoyed their food and their service”

“Where the locals go, it’s budget friendly and the food is delicious! Loved it! Loco moco,roasted duck and ordered a mahi mahi Sandwich just to try the entreè…. Guys go try this place!”

“Delicious Vietnamese and one of the few solid options for dinner in Wailuku. Most people were picking up takeout, but we stayed to eat in the cute covered outdoor patio. Ginger Chicken sandwich and Shrimp Summer rolls were awesome and so reasonably priced. We’ll be back.”

“Better to have takeout here than eat in, but the food is super good. this place makes the best duck and char siu i have ever tasted, even better than some places on Oahu which is pretty good.”

“Decided to try this place out instead of going to McDonald’s which is in the same parking lot. Ordered two of the breakfast plates. One with corned beef and the other with bacon. Both came with eggs and white rice. For the 2 breakfast it was about $14. Which is the price it would have been for about one breakfast across the parking lot. The service was quick as there was only one other party ahead of us. The decor is kinda sparse but there is plenty of seating. Overall the food was good especially for the price.”

“The crew was Awesome! They are so friendly and really took pride in the way they presented their food and drinks. It’s a comfortable atmosphere to chill and get a little bit of work done. Mahalo Starbucks crew”

“Neighborhood GEM, Friendly and Competent Bartenders and Staff, KARAOKE on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays!”

“Love The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf’s blended coffee on a hot day. This location was extremely clean and very spacious. This is my go-to coffee spot after a long flight from California. The perfect way to start your vacation.”