Besides specializing in--what else--burgers, this quirky little eatery, easy to find and decorated with an assortment of '40s collectibles, serves tasty breakfasts, salads, fresh fish, and vegetarian dishes all proudly made from scratch. It's a fun, festive, and friendly place where you can dine until midnight on Friday and Saturday and get a jolt of caffeine from the espresso bar at sunrise. Credit cards accepted: MC, V.

Don't miss this pub-style eatery in the picturesque town of Paia on Maui's north shore. Antique mirrors, a bust of Lenin, a grand piano, and an outdoor Biergarten are all part of the eclectic decor. When you do get around to eating--and sampling a hearty German beer--you'll find that this restaurant has a talented French chef who prepares an international array of goodies including sashimi, steamed clams Mediterranean, spaghetti bolognese, and Indian curry sausage. Daily fish selections come fresh from the market across the street, and warm bread arrives at your table direct from the kitchen's oven. Live piano music fills the air from 7 to 9 every Friday night. Credit cards accepted: AE, MC, V.

This convenient eatery outside the Kahului airport is home to some of the best-priced and best-tasting Italian fare on Maui. Fettuccine alfredo, linguine and sausage, and vodka rigatoni are all on the extensive menu, along with an unforgettably good reuben sandwich and the best Greek salad you'll ever find. The local business crowd fills the place for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; it's become so popular that a second Marco's will open soon in Kihei. Look for the green awning. Credit cards accepted: AE, D, DC, MC, V.

Of the three Chart House locations, this one gets the best reviews from locals. Overlooking Kahului Harbor and decorated with the model ships, boat hulls, and surf prints expected of a harborside steak house, this branch offers big lunch portions and hearty fish, steaks, and prime rib dinners--along with their famous mud pie dessert. Credit cards accepted: AE, D, MC, V.

Making a choice from the six-page menu here requires determination, but the food is worth the effort, and most dishes can be tailored to your taste buds: hot, medium, or mild. Begin with spring rolls and a dipping sauce; move on to entrées such as Evil Prince Chicken (cooked in coconut sauce with Thai herbs) or red curry shrimp, and finish up with tea and tapioca pudding. The dining room is decorated with Asian artifacts, flowers, and a waterfall, and tables on a veranda will satisfy outdoor lovers. Credit cards accepted: AE, MC, V.

Behind a somewhat weathered storefront you'll find some of the best Thai food on Maui. This local favorite serves traditional chicken-coconut soup, beef and chicken sautéed with ginger and bamboo shoots, curries, and vegetarian dishes--about 60 selections in all. The food tends to be spicy, the portions small, and huge crowds arrive at lunchtime. Some patrons opt for takeout because there's not much in the way of decor. Credit cards accepted: AE, D, DC, MC, V.

The only storefront sign announcing this small, delightful hideaway is one reading "open." Once you find it, treat yourself to Banh Hoi Chao Tom, more commonly called shrimp pops burritos (ground marinated shrimp, steamed and grilled on a stick of sugarcane). It's fun and messy. You might also be in the mood for Thai or vegetarian fare. They have that, too. The interior is decorated in white with Vietnamese carvings and other interesting artwork. Credit cards accepted: D, MC, V.

With friendly service, a great view of Lanai and dishes such as New York steak with caramelized onions, wild mushrooms, and Gorgonzola cheese crumble, there are lots of reasons to stop in at this spacious, breezy spot. Owners Joe and Bev Gannon, who run the immensely popular Haliimaile General Store, have brought their flair for food home to roost in this treetop-level restaurant at the Wailea Tennis Club, where you can dine in comfort while watching exciting court action from a front-row balcony seat. Credit cards accepted: AE, MC, V.

Maui's newest microbrewery is on tap with lagers such as Maui Moonset, Paradise Pale, and Black Lava; a comprehensive selection of wines; and an assortment of great eats that includes pizza, calzone, pastas, BBQ ribs, chicken teriyaki burgers, vegetarian stir fry, fish tacos, sashimi, potato pancakes, lobster bisque, and a host of other munchies. The roomy facility also offers a game room with one pool table and some dartboards, and live entertainment from 9:30 PM to 1 AM Monday through Saturday. Credit cards accepted: D, DC, MC, V.

Instead of riding the big waves, try surfing the Net at this interactive eatery almost hidden in the Maui Research & Technology Center. Access the Web or your e-mail on two free-of-charge computers, one Mac and one PC. For more than brain food, munch on tasty sandwiches while you sip a flavored latte or cappuccino. Hot lunches such as marinara meatballs and spaghetti, fettuccine Alfredo, or teriyaki vegetables are $4-$6. Also on the menu are a variety of salads, including quinoa chicken Caesar--a healthy mix of light grains, avocado, and greens with a homemade dressing. Try to avoid the midday rush, when seating is at a premium; there's space for just 20 patrons. Credit cards accepted: No credit cards.

Tucked away in the middle of the Wailea Shopping Village, this convenient eatery serves tasty burgers and fries, creative salads, and hefty sandwiches in an indoor garden-style setting that is surprisingly secluded considering the bustling shopping activity outside. The regular clientele is a mix of both tourists and folks who work in the area. Credit cards accepted: D, MC, V.

Always an excellent choice for fine dining, elegant surroundings, and windows that look out over the ocean, this award-winning restaurant can be counted on to provide the best of whatever you order: filet mignon, lamb chops, seafood, or one of many Hawaii regional cuisine dishes. Credit cards accepted: AE, D, DC, MC, V.

Acclaimed executive chef George Mavrothalassitis plies his skills here after a long stint at La Mer, Hawaii's only AAA Five Diamond restaurant, at the Halekulani hotel in Waikiki. Standout dishes marry fresh Island ingredients with flavors from Provence (Chef Mavro's homeland), China, Japan, Thailand, and the Pacific islands. Sensational ocean vistas add to the delicious ambience. Credit cards accepted: AE, D, DC, MC, V.

Hawaii Regional cuisine, the culinary edge in the Islands these days, began with a few innovative Island chefs such as Jean-Marie Josselin, whose creations are now served by four establishments. Flavor combinations such as pan-seared mahimahi with garlic, a sesame crust, and lime-ginger sauce; roasted duck with garlic mashed potatoes and sun-dried-cherry and star-anise sauce; and seared scallops in crisp polenta crust with caramel sauce and seared corn and avocado salsa are just some of the mouthwatering choices. The restaurant's tropical, whimsical decor has been described as "the Flintstones meet the Jetsons." Credit cards accepted: AE, D, DC, MC, V.

What do you do with a lofty wooden building that used to be a camp store in the 1920s and is surrounded by a tiny town in the middle of sugarcane and pineapple fields? If you're Bev Gannon, you turn it into a legendary Island fine-dining tradition. The Szechuan barbecued salmon and rack of lamb Hunan style are classics. For a filling and innovative appetizer, try sashimi Napoleon, a tower of crispy won ton layered with smoked salmon. The outstanding house salad is topped with Maui onions, mandarin oranges, walnuts, and crumbled blue cheese on request. Unless you enjoy curious stares and visits by other diners, don't sit at the corner table smack dab in front of the "general store's" shelves, which are stocked with ceramic teapots and other folksy items for sale. Credit cards accepted: MC, V.

This delightful oceanside spot is full of memorabilia chronicling the Island life of Don Blanding, a writer, artist, and poet who became Hawaii's unofficial ambassador of aloha. The outstanding menu blends fresh, locally-grown produce with Pacific Rim and European preparations. Try the scallops with Chinese black bean sauce, charbroiled T-bone steak with pineapple compote and Molokai sweet potatoes, or a just-off-the-boat fresh catch of the day. You can dine inside, poolside, or outside on the terrace while you choose your vintage from an extensive wine list. A torch-lighting ceremony and hula performances take place Tuesday through Saturday evenings. Credit cards accepted: AE, D, DC, MC, V.

Dine beachside with the sound of gentle waves washing the shore, while sampling steamed clams in white wine, butter, and garlic; pasta stuffed with shrimp and scallops and served with marinara and alfredo sauces; or grilled chicken in herbed cream sauce with Italian squash. Carelli's is a gourmet's delight, but if you'd like to know how good the cuisine here really is, just ask some of the customers: Jack Nicholson, Goldie Hawn, and Joe Montana, to name a few. Credit cards accepted: AE, MC, V. Reservations essential.

In true Italian style, congenial co-owner Steven Burgelin is on hand most evenings to greet and chat up guests at this neighborhood spot on the slopes of Haleakala. If you're pining for pasta, imagine chicken and porcini mushrooms stuffed into bite-size ravioli and topped with a sage butter sauce, or ricotta and spinach dumplings languishing in a creamy Gorgonzola sauce. Another savory flavor here is pizza cooked in a brick wood-burning oven imported from Italy. Don't even try to resist desserts such as flourless chocolate mousse cake with raspberry sauce. Casanova is also known for it's extra-large dance floor and entertainment by well-known Island and mainland musicians. Credit cards accepted: D, DC, MC, V.

This Mexican restaurant in the paniolo town of Makawao not only has a wide selection of delicious taste treats such as seafood enchiladas, chimichangas, stuffed quesadillas, and fajitas, but also offers to prepare any item on the menu with seasoned tofu or vegetarian taco mix instead of meat--and the meatless dishes are just as good. A special treat are the bunuelos--light pastries topped with cinnamon, maple syrup, and a scoop of ice cream. The intimate interior plastered with colorful sombreros and other knickknacks will make you think you've wandered into a south-of-the-border cantina. Credit cards accepted: AE, D, DC, MC, V.

At this harborside establishment fresh fish is prepared in a host of scrumptious ways: Baked in buttered parchment paper; imprisoned in ribbons of angel hair potato; or topped with tomato salsa, smoked chili pepper, and avocado are some of the choices. Tourists come early to dine at sunset on the outdoor patio; local residents pack the place later. The varied menu also offers outstanding rack of lamb, veal scaloppine, and seafood lasagna. The place is a challenge to find: less than a mile from the junction of routes 30 and 31, veer left into Maalaea Village and follow the blue Waterfront Restaurant signs to the third condominium. Stairs at the end of the parking lot lead to Maui's best-kept dining secret. Credit cards accepted: AE, D, DC, MC, V.

As you enjoy the landscaped grounds and ocean views at this cliff-top restaurant, check out the stone path engraved with whimsical Hawaiian geckos. But the real treat here is the fish, prepared in seven mouthwatering ways--baked in a creamy herb sauce, sautéed with macadamia nuts, or grilled with spicy wasabe butter, for example. That's why this thatched-hut restaurant with a Hawaiian nautical theme is packed every evening. The chicken, steak, and kalua pig dishes are worth trying, as well. About 1 1/2 mi east of Paia on the Hana Highway, look for Mama's classic '40s-era Ford trucks parked on grassy knolls at both entrances--self parking and valet. Credit cards accepted: AE, D, DC, MC, V. Reservations essential.

Where better to go for great steaks than ranch country? This paniolo restaurant, nestled in a restored house that was built in 1927 on the slopes of Haleakala, serves downright good prime rib, rack of lamb, and fresh fish with consistency you can count on and friendly service. Three fireplaces and an intimate lounge create a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Credit cards accepted: AE, D, DC, MC, V.

This Lahaina establishment has been around since 1976, serving great Italian pasta as well as sandwiches, seafood, beef and chicken dishes. All the pasta is homemade, and the in-house bakery is constantly busy preparing breakfast pastries, desserts, and hot-out-of-the-oven bread. Longhi's is the only restaurant on Maui to win Wine Spectator's prestigious Best Award of Excellence. Even on a warm day, you won't need air-conditioning here with two spacious, breezy, open-air levels to choose from. The black-and-white tile floors are a nice touch. Credit cards accepted: AE, D, DC, MC, V.

This breezy little cafe with a surfboard hanging from its ceiling serves up such tantalizing fare as shrimp pesto linguine with prawns, basil, garlic, and cream; and Evil Jungle Pasta (grilled chicken in spicy Thai peanut sauce), as well as pizzas, steaks, burgers, and desserts such as a chocolate taco filled with tropical fruit and berry "salsa." Don't be surprised to see a local fisherman walk through the dining area with a freshly caught snapper, or a harbor captain reeling in a hearty breakfast. Credit cards accepted: AE, DC, MC, V.

Chocolate lovers make a beeline for this open-air garden restaurant and cocktail lounge from 6-11 PM while the Chocoholic Bar is open. Where else can you get so much chocolate all in one place--brownies; double-fudge cake; white-chocolate mousse; chocolate-chip cookies; chocolate candies; and ice cream with hot fudge, bittersweet chocolate, or white chocolate-coconut sauce. The regular lunch and dinner menu offers a tasty salad bar, sandwiches, steak, and seafood. It's OK to go casual, but footwear is required. Credit cards accepted: AE, D, DC, MC, V.

You enter this elegant eatery via a grand staircase and what seems like a tropical, cathedral-ceiling ballroom, where black and white swans glide across a waterfall-fed lagoon. The menu applies European and Pacific Rim flavors to fresh, locally grown vegetables, seafood, and meats. Try the crispy scallop dim sum (a type of won ton) in plum sauce; creamy lobster coconut bisque brimming with chunks of fish, lobster, shrimp and button mushrooms; or char-broiled lamb chops in macadamia nut satay sauce. There's an extensive wine list to complement your menu choices. Arrive early and ask for a table on the left side, where the swans linger in the evening. The restaurant is also open for a breakfast buffet. Credit cards accepted: AE, D, DC, MC, V.

A candle-lit dinner at this lovely spot perched on a rocky promontory overlooking the ocean is a romantic way to cap a fun-filled day in the sun, especially if you've been swimming at crescent-shaped Kapalua beach just a few yards from the door. However, you won't want to bring sandy feet into the richly paneled, casually elegant interior since there is a dress code for dinner. Anything on the menu is recommended, especially the fresh catch of the day. For a truly relaxing evening with a view, lean back, sip a glass of cabernet or Riesling from the excellent wine list, and watch the sun slip gloriously past the Maui horizon. Credit cards accepted: AE, D, DC, MC, V. Reservations essential.

It's hard to decide which is best here, the food or the view. Rolling hills, grassy volcanic ridges lined with pine trees, and fairways that appear to drop off into the ocean provide an idyllic setting for entrées such as duck breast "under the influence" of cabernet-port reduction sauce, roasted Molokai pork chops with mushroom mashed potatoes and caramelized Maui onion sauce, and fresh fish charbroiled on soba noodles and vegetable stir fry with ginger-sesame broth. This high up in the West Maui mountains, the breeze through the restaurant's large shuttered windows can be cool, so you may want to bring a sweater, or sit by the fireplace. Credit cards accepted: AE, MC, V.

In Hawaiian, anuenue means "rainbow." It's an apt name for the Ritz-Carlton's signature restaurant, where you may be lucky enough to catch a rainbow arcing over the ocean. In the meantime, you can enjoy a rainbow of menu choices such as sea scallop and monkfish tioro (pasta in spicy tomato broth), poha berry glazed lamb rack, or Dungeness crab cakes. Service is excellent, as you might expect at the Ritz. Credit cards accepted: AE, D, DC, MC, V.

Ferns and fronds form the tropical decor and lend a relaxing ambience to California chef Mark Ellman's home-grown eatery tucked away in a quiet courtyard off bustling Front Street. Signature items at this trendy locale include shrimp with shiitake mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes; and whole opakapaka (snapper) in garlic and black bean sauce. A combination of fresh fruits in caramel sauce paired with macadamia nut ice cream is the only dessert. Credit cards accepted: AE, D, DC, MC, V.

When Crazy Shirts magnate Rick Ralston was looking for a chef to open a new restaurant in Lahaina in 1990, David Paul wasn't interested--until he saw the location in the romantic, Victorian-era Lahaina Hotel that Ralston had restored. Since then, the popular restaurant has expanded twice, and offers a well stocked wine cellar, in-house bakery, wine and cheese tastings on weekdays from 5-6 PM, piano stylings on a baby grand in the lounge, and free "Fear of Cooking" classes. The award-winning menu is revised seasonally, but you can count on finding the signature tequila shrimp and firecracker rice along with scrumptious desserts such as triple-berry pie. Credit cards accepted: AE, DC, MC, V.

This family-oriented, bustling, 300-seat restaurant set in a re-created 1930's Hawaiian beach house is the informal counterpart to genial chef-restaurateur Peter Merriman's first popular eatery on the Big Island, and the food is every bit as good. South Pacific snapper, baked with tomato, chili, and cumin aioli, is served with black bean, Maui onion, and avocado relish. Or try a slab of spare ribs, steamed imu-style in banana leaves, then kiawe grilled with mango barbecue sauce. Every table has an ocean-beach view, or you can actually dine on the beach, toes in the sand, at the Barefoot Bar, where Hawaiian entertainment is presented every evening. Credit cards accepted: AE, MC, V.

Anyone who's ever eaten at one of Roy Yamaguchi's restaurants knows how good the cuisine is, and this Roy's is no exception. Asian-Pacific specialties such as shrimp with sweet, spicy chili sauce keep regulars returning for more. Locals say this is a great place to get together with friends for fun and good food. Credit cards accepted: AE, D, DC, MC, V.

Instead of adding on to his established restaurant next door, innovative chef Roy Yamaguchi just started a whole new restaurant that caters to the spice-loving crowd. Indulge on grilled Southwestern chicken with chili hash and smoked tomato sauce, or smoked and peppered duck with ginger sweet potatoes and Szechuan-Mandarin sauce. You may even find some zippy salsas and a jalapeño pepper or two. Credit cards accepted: AE, D, DC, MC, V.

A longtime favorite of visitors and locals, this place doesn't look like much on the outside, but inside, the friendly atmosphere and authentic northern Italian cooking make up for any lack of chic and draw plenty of loyal fans. In fact, some customers have complained that the bustling place is too small, and being a sardine, Italian style, is no fun. The pasta, chicken, veal, and seafood dishes are all worthy choices, as is the ricotta cheesecake for dessert. They'll even allow you to bring your own libations. Credit cards accepted: D, DC, MC, V. Reservations essential.

Masses of Mexican-themed posters and artifacts hang on the walls while simulated palm tree trunks hold up a fake leafy ceiling sparkling with hot pepper-shaped tree lights. On your first breakfast visit try a stack of macadamia nut pancakes covered with coconut syrup. For lunch, order the grilled snapper paired with white wine sauce and coleslaw and wrapped in a flour tortilla--in other words, a fish taco. It's a hit. Also on the varied Maui Mex-American menu you'll find a Mexican pizza, a jalapeño garden burger, a chicken Caesar taco, Thai Cobb salad, and tortilla soup. Worth several visits. Credit cards accepted: AE, MC, V.

Here you'll find elegant dining with attentive service in a relaxed garden-style atmosphere. The chefs do a standout job melding traditional preparations with Asian and Polynesian flavors. The result includes appetizers such as Asian shrimp stuffed with spicy crabmeat in sweet Thai sauce and banana salsa; ahi tempura with ginger shiitake mushrooms; and grilled Muscovy duck summer rolls filled with papaya, basil, and kaiware sprouts in sweet Thai chili sauce. The menu suggests the perfect wine for each dish, including desserts like chocolate macadamia-nut cream-cheese pie and coffee crème brûlée. Credit cards accepted: AE, D, DC, MC, V.

You can sit outdoors at umbrella-shaded tables a few feet from the water's edge, or find a spot inside Pacific'O's light and breezy interior. With protective reefs to keep the swelling nearby seas at bay, it's easy to see why this spot was chosen by King Kamehameha the Great for his personal playground. He would have enjoyed the cuisine, too, which includes the Asian, Polynesian, and European flavors of such delectables as shrimp and basil won ton, banana "imu"-style fish with vanilla bean sauce, ahi parfait with passion fruit dressing, and marinated scallops and shrimps seared with red Thai curry and coconut milk sauce. Live jazz is also on the menu Thursday through Saturday nights from 9 to midnight. Credit cards accepted: AE, D, DC, MC, V.

This seafood diner is so proud of its large selection of fresh fish, it displays the whole offering nightly as a photo opportunity. Additional house specialties include bouillabaisse chock full of clams, scallops, lobster, shrimp, and fish and served with toasted garlic bread; and cioppino, a seafood stew atop homemade fettuccine. A stop at the oyster bar is a worthwhile detour for half-shells topped with a mayonnaise horseradish sauce and baked with Gruyère cheese. Come to this nautical spot between 5-6 PM and catch the $12.95-$13.95 early bird specials. Credit cards accepted: AE, D, DC, MC, V.

Outstanding seafood is just one of the options here. Also good are Hawaiian-style chicken and pork dishes, burgers, sandwiches, vegetarian pasta, and sashimi. The smoked marlin appetizer is especially tasty. On a warm Lahaina summer day, it's a treat to relax at an umbrella-shaded table on the open-air lanai, sip a pineapple-passion-guava fruit drink, and watch sailboats and parasailers glide in and out of the harbor. Try the signature dessert, Hula Pie: vanilla macadamia-nut ice cream topped with chocolate fudge and whipped cream in an Oreo-cookie crust. Credit cards accepted: AE, DC, MC, V.

Have your Thai food and enjoy it, too--hot, medium, or mild--at this decidedly Asian locale with red lacquer and yellow flowers evident everywhere. Eating Thai is always an adventure with menu choices such as beef strips marinated in coconut milk and spices, skewered on bamboo sticks and grilled, or shrimp cooked with bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, and dried chilies. Credit cards accepted: AE, MC, V.