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Good Thai food in an enjoyable, open-air, gardenlike setting.

Simply delectable Vietnamese food at great prices. Try the tangerine beef or sesame chicken.

You won’t find fresher sashimi, more luscious salmon teriyaki, friendlier service, or better value anywhere on Maui than at this family owned Wailuku institution.

Refined American comfort food served in a bistro atmosphere, and prepared by well-known and well-respected chef Tom Selman. Sure bets include “capital” onion rings, slow-cooked baby back ribs, and macaroni and cheese.

Sometimes, you just want a fresh, crisp salad or a thick, hearty sandwich – so head for this place on the border between Wailuku and Kahului. Operated by top pastry chef, Roy Stillwell and his wife, it would be a crime to bypass dessert here.

This $30-million complex houses several theaters and an art gallery. Everyone from Tony Bennett to the Brothers Cazimero perform here; there’s something going on every day.

Vietnamese “burritos,” whole steamed fish, fried lobster, rice bowl, and other specialties have all found their way into the hearts – and bellies – of locals. Unusually for Maui, the café stays open right through from lunch to dinner.

A cool, sleek, 1950s style burger joint (part of a regional chain), which serves up huge breakfast platters, juicy burgers, crisp fries, shakes, and giant salads.

A favorite for Italian sandwiches, pasta, veal, chicken, and fish dishes, plus calorie-packed desserts.

A funky place offering bagels, wraps, and the best coffee on Maui.