5 places our scouts eat
Pāʻia
Café des Amis (Paia, Baldwin Ave) — crêpes, curries, and fresh salads on a shaded outdoor terrace. One of the most pleasant meals on the island and excellent value. Live music several evenings a week. Go for lunch; dinner requires reservations on weekends.
Pāʻia
A long-running roadside deli and general store at 701 Hāna Hwy, the last stop before the Road to Hāna.
Pāʻia
Mama's Fish House (Paia, north shore) — Hawaii's most celebrated restaurant since 1973. Book 3–4 months ahead for weekends. The fish is caught daily by local fishermen whose names appear on the menu. Worth every dollar of the $75–120/person bill.
Pāʻia
The natural-foods grocery at 49 Baldwin Ave that works as Pāʻia's gathering place. Picnic food and the best restroom stop in town.
Pāʻia
Paia Fish Market (Paia, and a second location in Kihei) — the best quick fish meal on Maui. The Seared Ahi Burger Cajun Style (seared tuna with a mildly spicy sauce) is extraordinary and unlike anything on the mainland. Loud, fast, and beloved by locals. No reservation; line out the door at noon.