Kimo's Restaurant

Kimo's Restaurant is a Lahaina landmark on Front Street that has provided reliable dining with ocean views on Maui's West Shore since 1977, making it one of the longest-standing restaurants in a town whose dining scene has changed dramatically over the decades. The restaurant occupies a classic Front Street position with a second-floor deck that overlooks the channel between Maui and the neighboring islands of Lanai and Molokai, providing sunset views that become the primary reason many visitors choose Kimo's for an evening meal. The menu centers on Hawaiian seafood and steaks, positioned at the intersection of the traditional Maui visitor dining experience and the fresh-fish-focused coastal cooking that defines the region's culinary identity. Fresh daily fish is the most important menu category, with preparations varying by the catch and emphasizing the natural quality of whatever arrived from local boats. Prime rib has been a Kimo's signature since the restaurant's early years and remains a reliable draw for guests seeking a straightforward but well-executed steak preparation. The Hula Pie dessert — a monumental ice cream pie that Kimo's shares as a family recipe tradition with Duke's Waikiki and other long-standing Hawaii restaurants — is the most iconic finale and functions as an edible emblem of Lahaina's old-guard dining culture. The dining room is warmly decorated with Hawaiian artwork and artifacts, and the atmosphere is comfortable and unpretentious, suited to families, couples, and groups across a broad range of preferences. Service has been consistently praised for friendliness over the restaurant's long history. Kimo's sits on Front Street in Lahaina, within walking distance of the historic Banyan Tree and Lahaina Harbor.