An Extraordinary Dining Experience The first experience will forever have you coming back for more:
‘Ambiance Defined’ characterizes it well, but more words can be used to
describe the food and service that is remembered, and considered legendary, at Lahaina Grill.
Found in the historic district of the once-called “Whaling Capital of
the Pacific,” Lahaina Grill’s innovative New American cuisine is served
with a professional’s attention to detail, in a sophisticated bistro
setting located on the first floor of the Lahaina Inn, an ode to
comfortable, turn-of-the century living that still exists just a
stone’s throw away from Front Street. The entryway’s pioneer
architecture sheds a welcome calm on the evening’s start—lending his
Swiss heritage, and time spent in Australia, Thailand, The Philippines
and Hong Kong—Chef/Owner Jurg Munch takes the helm, often literally
greeting people at the door, guiding the restaurant’s continual mission
to provide the best of everything, considering his guests as friends,
and those longtime patrons like family.
His staff, led by Executive Chef Arnulfo Gonzalez, uses culinary
techniques and flavors from around the world to work with spices and
the freshest ingredients produced by local farmers and dairies; the
seafood is caught offshore by Maui’s fisherman. The result: Voted “Best
Maui Restaurant” for the last fifteen years by the HONOLULU Magazine
readers’ poll, an elite, Oahu-based publication that is read by people
who love fine dining. Jurg’s influence and personal style can be seen
in the soft tones of the walls, hung with murals and paintings by Maui
artists; gorgeous, press-tin ceiling overhead; stylishly-mirrored,
wooden bar; and the intimate escape of The Chef’s Table, a semi-private
room set for 8-10 guests. The most memorable touches, however, are in
the food ranging from meat, seafood and vegetarian designs to
appetizer, salad and soup creations (and, let’s not forget about
dessert!).
The Warm Pecan Crusted Goat Cheese and Baby Arugula Salad is a fresh
way to begin; another favorite appetizer is the Crisp Fried Blue Corn
Crusted Chile Relleno, filled with Hawaiian Big Island prawns, scallops
and Monterey Jack cheese for added zest. Entrées generally range from
$29 to $45, and the Maui Onion Crusted Seared Ahi dish is considered
the best on the Island, served with vanilla bean Jasmine rice and apple
cider-soy butter vinaigrette. The Macadamia Nut Smoked Kurobuta Pork
Chop is a heartier option, an exciting diversion from the
traditional—all natural, organic American pork is dressed with Poblano
chili and Dungeness crab golden potato hash, pickled red cabbage and
apples with a pomegranate demi-glace. Guests enjoy the colorful,
vertical presentation of the Grilled Polenta Stacks built with goat
cheese and vegetables in a Maui onion sauce.
Complementing the cuisine is a wine list with over 350 selections from
wineries and boutique vineyards of the Old and New Worlds; each
individually researched and handpicked by the restaurant’s own wine
sommelier, Richard Olson III, one of the few certified wine
professionals on Maui. He can make pairing suggestions for the
beginning, middle, and end of the meal, for example wedding the
exuberant harvest of the Triple Berry Pie dessert, a combination of
raspberries, blueberries, and black currants on whipped cream, with
Graham’s, Six Grapes. Celebrating its eighteenth anniversary, Lahaina
Grill has become ‘the place’ to spend a romantic dinner, family affair,
friendly gathering, or commemorative event—experience firsthand why
visitors and locals keep talking about this elegant-yet-comfortable
restaurant located in the heart of Lahaina Town. Dinner
served nightly from 6pm.
Lahaina Grill
Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii
www.lahainagrill.com
808-667-5117
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