Candlelit Dinners & Ocean Views: South Maui's Romantic Restaurant Guide
Maui is way too exciting to go to the same old restaurants every date night. Liven up your Friday nights with our South Maui picks that will be sure to spur some island romance.
From seaside Italian dining to inventive Asian-American eats, get ready for some top-notch culinary adventures in South Maui.
Ferraro’s Restaurant & Bar
At the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, you’ll find Ferraro's Restaurant & Bar, an open-air eatery with Italian fare. This oceanfront dining experience is the ideal place to add some zest to your evening. Dive into a menu featuring spritzes, tableside caviar, the signature Piemonte Sour, and a blend of coastal Italy's best, thanks to Chef Russel Rummer’s inspired creations.
The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea
Visit Hotel Wailea for outside seating with views of not one, but three Hawaiian Islands. Chef Ryan Cruz is at the helm, ensuring each dish tells a story of Maui’s rich flavors and local produce. It’s an inviting place for a memorable three-course meal.
Lineage
Lineage brings innovative Asian-American cuisine to the Shops at Wailea. Its cooking style celebrates the diversity of natural ingredients, supporting local farmers, making its guests feel at home, and honoring its heritage with its best interpretation of classic dishes. Dine in a clean, modern, and minimalist restaurant where everything is made from scratch and served family style.
Blue Door Bread & Pizza Co.
This little bakery, located in Kihei’s South Maui Gardens, is a hidden gem for date nights — and is 100% organic! Their bread is made traditionally, so it is naturally cultured and leavened for a perfect rise and texture. Order a sourdough pizza, pick your nook in the magical little garden, and drift away with your hunny to live music.
Morimoto
Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto’s venue in Kihei is a haven for Japanese cuisine enthusiasts, offering a peaceful dining experience with ocean views. Morimoto blends American innovation with Japanese tradition, creating a menu that’s both genuine and groundbreaking. It’s a fantastic spot to indulge in exceptional Japanese dishes, prepared by a master.
