traveldk.com

Standing on an awesome beachfront, the view, fresh fish, huge portions, and the kitschy Hawaiian decor have kept diners happy for years.

Off the beaten path, but well worth a detour for the fresh, unfussy, well-prepared food. The baked goods and fish specials are always good bets here.

Gigantic, home-style breakfasts, pizza, and burgers, along with the possible company of Willie Nelson or Kris Kristofferson, both of whom have been known to drop in.

It’s not an easy place to find, but specialties like the kālua turkey sandwich and BAKER Becky Speere’s delightful pastries make it more than worth the trouble.

One of Maui’s few places to serve traditional Hawaiian foods like kālua pork, poi , and laulau .There’s a good mix of other ethnic dishes, like pasta and sashimi, too.

Smack in the middle of a pineapple plantation 1,200 ft up Haleakalā, Beverly Gannon’s superb Hawai’i regional cooking with international influences ensures that this is a trek well worth making.

A popular gathering place for coffee and pastries, breakfasts, light lunches, and, in the evening, a sushi menu.

Everyone but everyone comes here for the cream puffs. But come early – nearly everything sells out before lunchtime.

All things Mexican – including big, frothy margaritas – are served at this down-home favorite. Be sure to try the cashew garlic salad dressing and tasty salsa.

The deli serves great cappuccino, delicious breakfasts, and light lunches. And the adjacent restaurant serves delectable pizzas from a wood-fired oven, creative Italian fare, and fresh fish nightly.