What a joy to find a restaurant that is "hidden", no traffic, great food, and the best views!

We have been here many times before, and each time we remark; what a joy not fighting the traffic and hurried pace on Front Street!

This restaurant is located in Napili and is part of the Napili Kai Beach Resort. They have condos you can rent, if you desire. Awesome beach. Park on the street and go swimming here. Nice for the kids and you!

After parking in the front lot, you have a bit of a walk through the resort grounds. Lucky you! Take advantage of the unusual large hibiscus and other flowering plants they have on property. Finally, you happen upon the awesome beach and restaurant facing it. Talk about "Maui's best kept secret"! Sure beats the parking problem and frenzied pace of Front Street!!!

This year, no problem getting the ringside seating closest to the ocean. This year is different here. Lot of empty seats due to the economy. Tourism is down. Saw this at most restaurants we have visited so far...even the traditionally packed ones...

We started out with two appetizers that were given awards during the "Taste of Lahaina" competition.

“Taste of Lahaina” Award-Winning Crisp Pacific Rim Sushi
White rice, crab, avocado rolled in nori, macadamia nut crust, red Thai curry sauce................................$10

Big rolls of flavorful goodness. The sauce was good, but I prefer the more traditional soy and wasabi sauce (provided, as well.). Very good.

Next, “Taste of Lahaina” Award-Winning Coconut Macadamia Nut Shrimp
With Hawaiian fruit salsa and sweet Thai chili sauce................................................................................$11

Absolutely a MUST do and highly recommend this one. You will be highly impressed!

I also ordered Five Onion Soup
Sourdough croutons, Swiss, Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses .............................................................. $5

Very tasty and good cheeses.

As a main course (in the salad area of the menu) I chose the Sesame Seared Ahi Salad. Asian greens in a sweet & spicy seasame ginger dressing topped with seared ahi .....................................$12

Very fresh and loved the sesame flavors. The asian greens balanced out the ahi flavors. So good!

Finally, the wife ordered the Local Style Cobb Salad.
Greens tossed in a creamy herb dressing layered with Gorgonzola, tomato, avocado, egg, bacon
Your choice of mahimahi, chicken or shrimp ............................................................................................$12

She chose shrimp for the topping, and BIG shrimp they were! Fresh as always.

Everything was so good here, and when you combine this outstanding food with quality ingredients, the outstanding service (got the same waiter as last year...Jose), and the incredible view, lunch was PERFECT!

Check it out. You'll be a happy camper.

Aloha.

My husband and I arrived on a Saturday night at 7:30. Normally any other restaurant in the states would be packed, but Maui clears out after sunset. The Poke nachos were EXCELLENT. I am not the biggest fan of Ahi, but these were so tasty and beautiful. The setting of being beach side and open air was wonderful. Service was great. I saw they serve breakfast and lunch, but we just had dinner. Try it.

I had made reservations a month in advance for dinner at sunset on our last night. Upon arrival, they had no record of them and told me I should have called to confirm. They accommodated us, but not the view I had requested. The food was bad, bad, bad. There were 5 of us and none of us finished our meals. We ordered dessert to watch the sunset and it took 25 minutes for them to bring ice cream. Very very disappointing meal. The view, however, is breathtaking.

This restaurant feels upscale, complete with white linen tablecloths and beautiful view of the ocean. We were fortunate enough to arrive at 5:55pm, just in time to order their early bird special, which is a 3-course dinner for $30 per person, an excellent value. Their food was elegantly presented and delicious. As you might expect, all the specialities were seafood, though they do also have steak and some pastas. Skip the pupus, they are very expensive and nothing special. The service was prompt. Be sure to make a reservation, and leave early. It’s hard to find in the dark, and the restaurant is at the rear of the Napili Kai Beach Resort property so you’ll have to walk a little bit.