From The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui Best Nearby American (Restaurants) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Maui, HI DUO (Restaurants - American) 3900 Wailea Alanui Dr Four Seasons Resort, Wailea  HI  96753 • 808-874-8000 Distance: ~803 ft User Rating: 9 / 10         Description: WAILEA. An ocean vista awaits diners at this lovely open-air dining room. The cuisine, a combination of steaks and seafood, is a celebration of quality ingredients and terrific preparation. You'll also discover a tempting array of appetizers, such as caramelised Maui onion soup, Dungeness crab cakes with a gazpacho shooter, and a seafood tower for two or four. No matter your selection, you'll enjoy mild ocean breezes as you sample a Japanese Kobe beef New York strip steak, a free-range veal chop, jumbo tiger prawns, or opakapaka. Other options: a crispy half roast chicken and a 16-oz. pork chop. If you're up for it in the morning, the restaurant lays out a delicious breakfast buffet. Joe's Bar & Grill (Restaurants - American) 131 Wailea Ike Pl Wailea Tennis Center, Wailea  HI  96753 • 808-875-7767 Distance: ~0.38 mi User Rating: 8.5 / 10         Description: WAILEA. Run by husband-and-wife team Joe and Bev Gannon, this restaurant at the Wailea Tennis Club pairs great views with an innovative take on traditional American cuisine. Offerings are diverse, from a robust steak flavored with wild mushrooms and gorgonzola to ahi tuna accompanied by farfalle, basil, and tomatoes. A great selection of appetizers makes nibbling fun, and the wine list is substantial too. Plus, you have a birds-eye view of all the action on the tennis courts below. Dinner and a show – what else could you want? Tommy Bahama's Tropical Café & Emporium (Restaurants - American) 3750 Wailea Alanui Dr The Shops at Wailea, Kihei  HI  96753 • 808-875-9983 Distance: ~0.40 mi User Rating: 9.4286 / 10         Description: KIHEI. This laid-back destination has, as you would expect, a definite tropical theme. The Caribbean decor is bright, marked by all sorts of tropical plants and artwork. Tommy Bahama's serves a hybrid of rather spicy American and Jamaican cuisine, including jerk chicken and hot spiced pork tenderloin. You'll also be thrilled by pan-seared ahi tuna, char-grilled baby back ribs, grilled scallops, and fantastic crab cakes. Many patrons fall in love with the place and end up spending a good part of their day sipping Tommy's signature Bungalow Brew. Located alongside the restaurant are men's and women's retail shops that sell tropical apparel bearing Tommy Bahama's name. Spago (Restaurants - American) 3900 Wailea Alanui Four Seasons Resort Maui, Wailea  HI  96753 • 808-874-8000 Distance: ~0.73 mi User Rating: 10 / 10         Description: WAILEA. The Four Seasons' newest restaurant reaps the benefits of Wolfgang Puck's mainland successes. The clean-lined, sophisticated venue affords panoramic vistas of the Pacific and disarms diners with its calming beauty. The cuisine, a mix of Californian and Polynesian influences, then sweeps in to completely wow diners with its ingenuity. Local ingredients, flawless preparation, and attendant service conspire for a don't-miss experience. A well-considered wine list provides apt complements to such dishes as Kona lobster with sweet-and-sour banana curry, steamed Big Island moi, and ahi tuna carpaccio. Nick's Fishmarket (Restaurants - American) 4100 Wailea Alanui Dr Kea Lani Hotel, Suites, and Villas, Wailea  HI  96753 • 808-879-7224 Distance: ~0.97 mi User Rating: 8.8572 / 10         Description: WAILEA. This beautiful restaurant greets guests with a huge aquarium, a curved granite bar, and a glass wine cellar that shines like a jewel. Seating is available at comfortable booths inside or amid fragrant blossoms on the outside terrace. The cuisine places a premium on fresh seafood and couples it with island herbs and vegetables. Creative preparation renders the entire meal unforgettable. Service, too, fits perfectly into the scheme, and the attentive staff answers every request. Whether you choose a full dinner in the restaurant or opt to have drinks and appetizers at the bar, you'll find yourself surrounded by a host of creature comforts and one of Maui's finest culinary experiences. Stella Blues Cafe and Deli (Restaurants - American) 1279 S Kihei Rd Azeka's II Shopping Center, Kihei  HI  96753 • 808-874-3779 Distance: ~4.13 mi User Rating: 9.5 / 10         Description: KIHEI. With Grateful Dead posters and a penchant for organic foods, this eatery might seem like a holdover from the '60s, but it's actually more mainstream than that. Loud and animated, the place is busy throughout the day, accommodating everyone from bikers to families. Breakfast brings all of your morning favorites, including pancakes, omelets, scrambled eggs, hash browns, and French toast. You'll also find yogurt, fresh fruit, bagels, and a tofu-vegetable scramble for the vegetarian crowd. Juices, smoothies, and coffee drinks (iced and hot) round out the menu and combat hunger pangs until lunchtime rolls around. Maalaea Waterfront Restaurant (Restaurants - American) 50 Haouli St, Maalaea  HI  96793 • 808-244-9028 Distance: ~8.71 mi User Rating: 8 / 10         Description: MAALAEA. A little difficult to find, this elusive restaurant is worth the challenge. Situated along Maalaea harbor, it offers an appealing location and a feast of well-prepared seafood. Cooking options are manifold, and island style (with prawns, lemongrass, and coconut milk), Sicilian style (with olives, garlic, mushrooms, and artichoke hearts), and Southwestern style (with salsa, black beans, and avocado-chile-cilantro butter) only hint at the possibilities. A flavorful cioppino, scallops with Thai peanut sauce, and Alaskan king crab legs will also make you swoon. Plus, there are great appetizers, an elegant vegetarian dish, and award-winning desserts ahead. T. Komoda Store and Bakery (Restaurants - American) 3674 Baldwin Ave, Makawao  HI  96768 • 808-572-7261 Distance: ~14.24 mi         Description: MAKAWAO. This unassuming bakery is a local legend in the area and has been serving the Upcountry for decades. Baked goods are much-coveted, and people frequently line up in the morning for a chance to buy the tasty treats. Cream puffs (thick custard spilling out of light pastry) are the star attraction, although you'll also be seduced by Long Johns (filled doughnuts) and butter rolls. Cakes and cookies are also available. Whatever you do, make sure to go early. Almost everything sells quickly, and there's nothing worse than craving something you can't obtain. Makawao Steak House (Restaurants - American) 3612 Baldwin Ave, Makawao  HI  96768 • 808-572-8711 Distance: ~14.28 mi         Description: MAKAWAO. If you're looking to escape the glitz of Maui's west coast, head up Haleakala Mountain to this relaxed place where you can mix with locals. Set in a circa-1927 house, the restaurant is known for its simple cuisine, especially grilled steaks and fresh seafood. To make sure you don't go hungry, entrees are served with soup or salad, a starch, and crusty bread. While you dine in front of one of the three fireplaces, you'll appreciate the laid-back ambience of upcountry Hawaii and the attentive service of the friendly staff. Marco's Grill and Deli (Restaurants - American) 444 Hana Hwy, Kahului  HI  96732 • 808-877-4446 Distance: ~14.54 mi         Description: KAHULUI. Authentic recipes, prepared from scratch, characterize the Italian comfort food served at Marco's. That, along with good prices and a welcoming ambience, is reason for its success. The appeal is wide-ranging, too, as you can see from tables filled with families, business people, and couples. They come for eggs and French toast in the morning, sandwiches and pizza during the day, and for lasagna and other noodle dishes in the evenings. Add to that terrific food a convenient location near the airport and you've got an unbeatable formula for longevity. Make sure you see for yourself. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.