FS Maui outside dining options
Jan 14, 2009, 9:51 am
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FS Maui outside dining options
We're traveling to the FS Maui next week for a short 2 night stay and would like to eat outside the resort one of the nights.
Are there any moderately priced, casual restaurants in walking distance from the resort?
We won't have a car and therefore it would be great if we can get there with a short cab ride or by foot.
Thanks!
Are there any moderately priced, casual restaurants in walking distance from the resort?
We won't have a car and therefore it would be great if we can get there with a short cab ride or by foot.
Thanks!
Jan 14, 2009, 12:17 pm
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Within a reasonable walking distance would be the restaurants at the Shops at Wailea (Longhi's, Cheeseburger, Tommy Bahama):
http://www.shopsatwailea.com/Dining.htm
For upscale dining within walking distance, check out Nick's Fishmarket at the Fairmont Kea Lani. The Fairmont was kind enough to provide us with a complimentary car service back to the Four Seasons. And the Four Seasons, likewise, should provide complimentary shuttle service to nearby restaurants.
Personally though, on such a short stay, I would just dine at DUO for breakfast (included in Virtuoso bookings) and order meals off the pool-side menu for lunch, which wasn't too bad. Anything to maximize your time at the wonderful resort and indulge in the service level there.
http://www.shopsatwailea.com/Dining.htm
For upscale dining within walking distance, check out Nick's Fishmarket at the Fairmont Kea Lani. The Fairmont was kind enough to provide us with a complimentary car service back to the Four Seasons. And the Four Seasons, likewise, should provide complimentary shuttle service to nearby restaurants.
Personally though, on such a short stay, I would just dine at DUO for breakfast (included in Virtuoso bookings) and order meals off the pool-side menu for lunch, which wasn't too bad. Anything to maximize your time at the wonderful resort and indulge in the service level there.
Jan 14, 2009, 6:53 pm
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Thanks! I'll keep these suggestions in mind.
On an unrelated note, do you by any chance remember whether they were renting hobie cats at the resort?
The website seems to indicate this but when I received a list of complementary as well as activities that come at a charge - the hobie cat was not listed under "water activities".
We usually like to take one of those beasts out for a spin if the wind conditions are right
On an unrelated note, do you by any chance remember whether they were renting hobie cats at the resort?
The website seems to indicate this but when I received a list of complementary as well as activities that come at a charge - the hobie cat was not listed under "water activities".
We usually like to take one of those beasts out for a spin if the wind conditions are right
Jan 14, 2009, 7:04 pm
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Last year we had dinner just up the road at the Diamond Wailea Resort. I cannot remember the name of the specific restaurant, but it was recommended by the FS concierge. It had just a few tables and was on a balcony perfectly positioned to watch the sunset. It was an absolutely wonderful meal and experience.
We also ate at Nick's Fish Market. It was a great meal as well, but we both preferred our experience at the Diamond Wailea.
We also ate at Nick's Fish Market. It was a great meal as well, but we both preferred our experience at the Diamond Wailea.
Jan 14, 2009, 11:49 pm
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Last year we had dinner just up the road at the Diamond Wailea Resort. I cannot remember the name of the specific restaurant, but it was recommended by the FS concierge. It had just a few tables and was on a balcony perfectly positioned to watch the sunset. It was an absolutely wonderful meal and experience.
Jan 16, 2009, 4:43 pm
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Jan 17, 2009, 9:19 am
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I thought Capische was very pretty in style and food presentation but ridiculously expensive and still Italian in Hawaii which I never find that good. The area has several restaurants near your hotel though. Longhi's, Tommy Bahama's, Cheeseburgers, Joe's. I also like Fred's Mexican Cafe in Kihei (you need to drive there) when I feel like not spending a fortune on dinner. (I also love Mexican food...) ;-)