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Ma’alaea Grill 300 Ma’alaea Road, Wailuku, (808) 243-2206. www.cafeoleirestaurants.comSeats: 150Cuisine: American/HawaiianSpecialties: Grilled beef medallions with shiitake, garlic and tempura asparagus; blackened mahi with papaya salsa; seared sea scallops with sesame, sprouts, ginger beurre blanc and sweet potatoesMain courses: $16-$33Chef: Kealii EldrigeOwners: Café O’Lei Restaurants, and Mike and Dana Pastula

Mala, An Ocean Tavern 1307 Front St., Lahaina, (808) 667-9394. www.malaoceantavern.comSeats: 70Cuisine: Pacific RimSpecialties: Indonesian fish stir-fry; hoisin-glazed ribs over spicy edamame with purple mashed potatoes; grilled chicken pita salad with raita, feta cheese, olives and baby greensMain courses: $19-$26Chef: Gregory DentonOwners: Mark and Judy Ellman

Pineapple Grill 200 Kapalua Drive, Kapalua, (808) 669-9600. www.pineapplekapalua.comSeats: 100Cuisine: Hawaiian regionalSpecialties: Lemon porcini-dusted day boat catch with tarragon-lobster essence and asparagus; macadamia pork chop with caramelized pineapple and sweet-and-sour sauce; lavender-crusted chicken breast with roasted Kula vegetables and natural jusMain courses: $26-$45Chef: Ryan LuckeyOwner:Cohn Restaurant Group

Son’z at Swan Court 200 Nohea Kai Drive, Ka’anapali, (808) 667-4506. www.sonzmaui.comSeats: 175Cuisine: Maui-styleSpecialties: Opakapaka piccata with artichoke, caperberries, sweet-potato hash and tomato purée; steamed onaga with fern shoots, Kula onions, pineapple ponzu and sizzling peanut oil; grilled beef tenderloin with coffee marinade, Parmesan-garlic fries and asparagusMain courses: $32-$75Chef: Geno SarmientoOwner: JAS Restaurant Group

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