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1 MAUI, HAWAII THE ESTES PARK INSTITUTE P.O. Box 400, Englewood, CO Fax

2 SUGGESTED RESTAURANTS IN THE Maui AREA BY THE FELLOWS OF ESTES PARK INSTITUTE Welcome to Maui, the Valley Isle. Below is a list of the restaurants available in this area of the island. The list was drawn from personal experience, the travel press and from Internet research. As restaurants can change from year to year, we suggest that you reconfirm information with the Grand concierge desk. They will be happy to make your reservations and help with directions. Also, the Grand has several excellent restaurants from which to choose. For something in walking distance, the Shops at shopping center offers Tommy Bahama s, Longhi s, and Ruth s Chris Steak House. 1

3 Aroma D'Italia Ristorante 1881 South Road Chef-owner Konrad Winder prepares traditional Italian entrees and offers nightly seafood and pasta specials. Voted "Best Italian Restaurant" on Maui in :00 pm - 9:00 pm, nightly Big Wave Café 1215 South Road Longs Shopping Center Big Wave is a relatively new restaurant for. Chef Raul Bermudez cooks with Maui-grown fruits and vegetables and fresh local seafood. for parties of 6 or more 7:30 am - 9:00 pm, daily Café O Lei 2439 South Road Rainbow Mall Café O Lei is a casual, inviting restaurant with floor-toceiling windows and an open kitchen. The menu features fresh fish and steak and above average vegetarian pastas. Lunch: 10:30 am - 3:30 pm, Tuesday thru Sunday Dinner: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Tuesday thru Sunday Closed Monday Capische? 555 Kaukahi Street Blue Diamond Resort Capische? is a very small, intimate dining room. The food is prepared to order from fresh local ingredients and paced for a leisurely dining experience. The views are spectacular. 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm, nightly Fat Daddy s Smokehouse 1913 S. Road If you are hungry for barbecue, this is the place. Get your fingers into ribs, brisket and more at Fat Daddy s. No 11:30 am - 9:00 pm, daily Five Palms Beach Grill 2960 S. Road Mana Kai Hotel Dining on the beach! Five Palms enhances fresh seafood with Asian and Continental flavors then serves it elegantly. The service is excellent. Breakfast/Lunch: 8:00 am - 2:30 pm, daily Dinner: 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm, nightly 2

4 Gian Don s Italian Bistro 1445 S. Road Gian Don s features contemporary Italian dishes with an emphasis on fish and shellfish. The dining room has a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. Patio seating is also available. for parties of 6 or more 7:30 am - 10:30 pm, Wednesday thru Sunday Closed Monday and Tuesday The Greek Bistro 2511 S. Road For a change of pace, The Greek Bistro offers a funky atmosphere and Mediterranean entrees, salads, sandwiches and desserts. Dinner: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm, nightly Haliimaile General Store 900 Haliimaile Road Makawao Surrounded by pineapple fields in Upcountry, the General Store serves brilliant preparations of seafood, meat and pasta. The authentic store shelving, copper bar and tropical floral arrangements enhance the already charming atmosphere. We tourists enjoy the total package. for dinner Lunch: 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, Monday thru Friday Dinner: 5:30 pm - 9:15 pm, nightly Joe s Bar & Grill 131 Ike Place (at the Tennis Courts) This casual, open-air bistro serves up interesting appetizers, salads and tasty entrees. Go for a cocktail and stay for dinner. 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm, nightly Ko Kea Lani Hotel 4100 Alanui Drive Ko, meaning "sugarcane" in Hawaiian, is the newest dining option at the Kea Lani Hotel. Ko offers a menu that showcases the many cultures of the sugarcane plantation era of the islands. It fuses Hawaiian, Chinese, Filipino, Portuguese, Korean and Japanese flavors into well-seasoned, savory, spicy dishes. 5:30 pm 9:00 pm, nightly Koiso Sushi Bar Dolphin Plaza A small restaurant that serves no-frills, just fresh, sushi. Reservations are strongly suggested as there are eleven bar seats plus one table. 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm, Monday thru Saturday Closed Sunday 3

5 Longhi s 3750 Alanui Drive Shops at The patio no longer has a view, but it is still a very pleasant setting for a tropical breakfast. Enjoy a cup of Maui coffee with an omelet to start the day. Lunch and dinner go to pastas, salads and fresh seafood. 8:00 am - 10:00 pm, Monday thru Friday 7:30 am - 10:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday Ma alaea Grill 300 Ma alaea Road (Next to Maui Ocean Center) Ma alaea Ma alaea Grill is another operation by the Café O Lei owners. The Grill serves good food at reasonable prices. Lunch: 10:30 am - 4:00 pm, daily Dinner: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm, nightly The Ma alaea Waterfront Restaurant Hauoli Street - Milowai Condominium Ma alaea The Ma alaea Waterfront Restaurant continues to win the most favorite awards in Maui. The Waterfront is a family run restaurant with an emphasis on fresh fish and personal service. 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm, nightly Mala Beach Marriott Resort 3700 Alanui Drive Chef Mark Ellman (his first Maui restaurant was Avalon in Lahaina) developed the menu and oversees this dining room at the Marriott. The menu is full of fresh seafood creations along with baby back ribs and steaks. Save room for the Caramel Miranda dessert. Breakfast: 6:30 am - 11:00 am, daily Dinner: 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm, nightly Mama s Fish House Kuau Cove off Hana Highway Paia Mama s is a Maui institution. The tropical, open-air restaurant serves fresh seafood with Maui produce and herbs. It s another restaurant showcasing the local bounty. Required for dinner Lunch: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, daily Dinner: 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm, nightly Nick s Fishmarket Kea Lani Hotel Nick s Fishmarket is a great choice for a special dinner on the Valley Isle. The beautifully designed dining room offers private booths or one may choose outdoor seating under tropical skies. The innovative cuisine includes seafood specials along with favorite meat preparations. 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm, nightly 4

6 Roy s Pi ilani Shopping Center 303 Pi ikea Avenue SeaWatch Restaurant 100 Golf Drive Fortunately, even after thirty-three Roy s restaurants, the food and service are still consistent. The location can be very noisy, but the menu is full of fresh seafood and other flavorful dishes. It serves a killer melting chocolate souffle. Dining 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm, nightly Ruth s Chris Steakhouse 3750 Alanui Drive Ruth s Chris won t surprise you with fancy specials. The steaks are good and service reliable. 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm, nightly Sarento s on the Beach Maui Oceanfront Inn 2980 South Road Sarento s has a garland of Best of Maui restaurant awards. Enjoy views of the Pacific from the lanai or romantic seating indoors while dining on the Italian/Mediterranean menu of homemade pastas, island seafood, prime steaks, veal or lamb. The wine list is extensive. 5:15 pm - 9:30 pm, nightly SeaWatch is the place for amazing sunset views. Perched high over the golf courses, the lanai offers views of Molokini and beyond. The dining room has several distinctive dining areas separated by fan palms and banana trees. Enough said about the setting. The food will be the memorable part of your evening at SeaWatch. The menu is filled with exquisite starters, seafood and desserts. Breakfast and Lunch: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, daily Dinner: 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm, nightly Tommy Bahama s Tropical Café 3750 Alanui Drive Shops at Located on the second floor of the shopping center, Tommy Bahama's offers island cuisine served by a friendly wait-staff. 11:00 am - 10:00 pm, daily 5

7 Dining at THE GRAND WAILEA The following restaurants are located at the Grand Resort. For reservations, call , Extension 5. Bistro Molokini Bistro Molokini offers a relaxing, open-air ambience with breathtaking views of the Pacific and distant islands. Featuring an exhibition kitchen and kiawe wood-burning oven, the Bistro offers a delightful blend of California and Island cuisine. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Cafe Kula Enjoy casual terrace dining set above the flowering Hawaiian gardens. Cafe Kula offers a lighter fare with delicious breakfast items and assorted freshly baked pastries, gourmet quiche, sandwiches, salads, Lappert s ice cream, coffees and desserts. Take out available. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Grand Dining Room With panoramic views of the beautiful Reflecting Pool, the Pacific Ocean and neighboring islands of Molokini and Kaho olawe, the Grand Dining Room offers a daily breakfast buffet and an ala carte menu. Also serves a Sunday champagne brunch. Humhumunukunukuapua a Romantic and exotic, this oceanside restaurant offers the most spectacular sunset views. Named after Hawaii s state fish, our Polynesian thatched roof restaurant floats on a saltwater lagoon filled with tropical fish. Select your own lobster from the lagoon or savor delicious Island fish and meat entrees with Polynesian or Hawaiian influences. Open daily for dinner. Kincha Dine in a traditional Japanese setting surrounded by tranquil gardens, waterfalls and 800 tons of rock imported from the base of Mt. Fuji. Kincha features creative contemporary Japanese cuisine. Experience Maui s finest sushi bar and for the ultimate experience, request dinner in a private Tatami room. A Japanese seafood buffet and ala carte sushi menu is also available. Open for dinner Thursday thru Monday. 6

8 Weather Average Temperatures in January/February Highs in the low 80's, lows in the low 60's Golf The Old Blue Course The Grand Lady of offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and the dormant volcano The Gold Course s Rugged Beauty is an award winning course featuring a rugged, natural look and is perfect for players seeking a real challenge The Emerald Course s Tropical Playground is pure golf enjoyment regardless of skill level. The course offers panoramic views with lush landscaping The Makena Golf Courses Both the North and South Courses at Makena offer an unspoiled, natural beauty that will whet any golfer's appetite at Tennis The Tennis Club Features 11 plexi-paved, top quality courts for superior play. Three are lit for night play Shopping The Shops at Home to a diverse group of retailers, from Vuitton to Honolua Surf Company, to art galleries and specialty Hawaiian shops with unique gifts Grand Shops Diverse shops offer something for everyone, all featuring merchandise of the highest quality, located off the lobby of the Grand. 7

9 Museums & Arts Bailey House Museum Hawaiian artifacts Hana Cultural Center Hawaiian artifacts Village Galleries of Maui Representing Hawaii s artists Activities and Excursions Contact Concierge Desk to arrange various excursions and exciting activities, including snorkeling, hiking, biking, horseback riding, surfing, fishing, sightseeing, authentic luau, and much more , Extension 8 Blue Hawaiian Helicopter tours Captain Steve s Rafting Whale watching and more EPI-MDG

NAPLES, FLORIDA THE ESTES PARK INSTITUTE. P.O. Box 400, Englewood, CO Fax

NAPLES, FLORIDA THE ESTES PARK INSTITUTE www.estespark.org P.O. Box 400, Englewood, CO 80151 1-800-727-8225 Fax 724-548-1383 SUGGESTED RESTAURANTS IN THE NAPLES AREA BY The Fellows of Estes Park Institute