From The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui Best Nearby Mediterranean (Restaurants) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Maui, HI Sarento's on the Beach (Restaurants - Mediterranean) 2980 S Kihei Rd Ilikai Waikiki Hotel, Kihei  HI  96753 • 808-875-7555 • 800-245-4524 Distance: ~1.01 mi         Description: KIHEI. This well-received, upscale addition to Maui's dining scene grants ocean views and a fabulous menu. Tops on the list are homemade pastas and steaks, followed closely by local seafood and several selections of chicken, lamb, and veal. The carefully-selected wine list offers vintages from western Europe and California, providing an apt complement to any entree. A great experience. Longhi's (Restaurants - Mediterranean) 888 Front St, Lahaina  HI  96761 • 808-667-2286 • 808-667-2288 Distance: ~20.12 mi User Rating: 7.5834 / 10         Description: LAHAINA. In the midst of busy Lahaina, this popular establishment has acquired quite a loyal following over the years. Whether diners come for imported pastas or Midwestern beef, they revel in the entertaining ambience, where servers recite the menu and musicians perform live jazz and rock on Friday nights. As for food, prawns amaretto (in a sauce of brandy, cream, and orange juice) are a local favorite, as is shrimp Longhi, prepared with white wine, butter, and herbs. Ahi torino, crusted in macadamia nuts, is also a classic. Lamb, chicken, and veal break from the standards, and the dessert tray, weighed down by decadence, is totally irresistible. For reservations call 808-667-2288. Plantation House (Restaurants - Mediterranean) 2000 Plantation Club Dr Kapalua Resort, Kapalua  HI  96761 • 808-669-6299 Distance: ~25.23 mi User Rating: 10 / 10         Description: KAPALUA. An elegant, all-wood interior, subtly lit and accented with colorful paintings, is a simple foil to stunning views of Maui's hills and the distant ocean. Breezes sift in from the slopes, and an open fireplace cuts the chill on cool days. The Mediterranean-influenced cuisine keeps a consistent quality, and the menu changes regularly, but you can always be certain of fresh seafood. As is common on Maui, you may choose the style of preparation: Sweet Island Breeze (cooked with mirin and macadamia nuts) and Taste of Forest Riches (accompanied by wild mushrooms and Maui onions) are just a few of the options. Curried spinach pot stickers are a terrific appetizer, and you'll also find steak, poultry, lamb, and pasta entrees. Desserts are rich with chocolate and local fruits. Plantation House Restaurant (Restaurants - Mediterranean) 2000 Plantation Club Dr Plantation Golf Course, Lahaina  HI  96761 • 808-669-6299 Distance: ~25.23 mi         Description: LAHAINA. Breathtaking views of pineapple fields, distant islands, and lush vegetation leave diners awestruck at this upscale restaurant. Teak furnishings, broad windows, and elegantly set tables distinguish the interior, and the cuisine brings together Hawaiian and Mediterranean sensibilities. Begin with scallop skewers with apple-smoked bacon and honey-guava glaze, and then slide delightedly into slow-braised Australian lamb shank with truffle mashed potatoes, pepper-dusted rare ahi tuna, or oven-roasted pork tenderloin with caramelized Maui onions. Pleasant service and a fireplace make the experience that much more enticing. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.