We often take people to Kalama Beach Park in Kihei for their Maui surf lessons. It has a beautiful beach and good waves for everyone from beginners and children to more progressive surfers. There’s also an accommodating park area by the beach that makes a nice spot for a picnic.
So after their surfing lesson, many want to know where they can get some food…because of course, surfing can make you work up quite a healthy appetite. And many surfers search for a fast, inexpensive, and delicious spot where they can refuel and be ready to take on the next big wave.
If you’re looking for a good place to eat after your lesson, here’s some of the best eateries we’ve found in Kihei:
Stewz Maui Burgers. If you’re craving a good burger after your Maui surfing lesson, try Stewz Maui Burgers (formerly Stewart’s Burgers) right across from the beach in Kihei. Enjoy their gourmet hamburgers and fries in a casual open air patio atmosphere. Try their special burger of the day and one of their delicious shakes.
Kihei Caffe. This little spot is also right across the street from the beach and has a marvelous breakfast. A great local feel, the Kihei Caffe has a walk-up order style, after which, you grab a table and wait as your food is brought out. We like the macadamia nut French toast or their delicious cinnamon rolls. At times, there may be a line, but it’s worth the wait. And if you love breakfast or just get a late start, they serve breakfast through out the whole day.
Eskimo Candy. Don’t let the name fool you. This has nothing to do with candy. It’s actually a delicious little seafood market and cafe! This little place and fresh fish market offers eat in, take out, or cook at home food. About a 5 minute drive from Kalama Beach Park, Eskimo Candy offers awesome fish and chips as well as delicious poke bowls. Open Monday through Friday, you can either eat in or buy some fresh Maui fish and seasonings to cook a meal at home.
Horhito’s Taqueria taco truck. This tasty mobile restaurant is right across the street from Kalama Beach Park in the Kihei Market Place parking lot. They arguably sell the best fish tacos in Maui! Prepared fresh, Horhito’s is an excellent value. They also have delicious salsa, carne asada, and pork tacos. Many of the locals frequent this delicious mobile eatery after they’ve surfed at Kalama Beach.
Maui Brick Oven. If you’re planning to have dinner after your day at the beach, this little restaurant features fish and chips, pizza, pasta and more. One of the unique and often most appreciated features of this Kilhei favorite is that everything is gluten-free! So for those who follow a strict gluten-free diet or those who just want to enjoy a delicious pizza and fabulous dessert, this is the restaurant. There’s a tasty dish for everyone. Less than two miles down the road from Kalama Beach Park, it’s open for dinner six days a week.
Of course by the beach, there are also many great shaved ice, ice cream, and coffee houses to stop in at if you just want a quick snack.
It's good to bring a little cash with you when you visit Kihei because some of these little eateries only accept cash.
