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David Pauls Lahaina Grill

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Local(808) 667-5117

127 Lahainaluna Rd
Lahaina, HI 96761

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David Pauls Lahaina Grill
Local(808) 667-5117

127 Lahainaluna Rd
Lahaina, HI 96761

http://www.lahainagrill.com

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David Paul's Lahaina Grill in Lahaina is a three star Hawaiian restaurant. This place is moderately priced. The menu is revised seasonally. It's been awarded the Fodors Choice and Wine Spectator Award of Excellence awards. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This place features private rooms and fine wines.

User Reviews of David Pauls Lahaina Grill

Yelp.com Review - by leslie m.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is a great place to go. Yes it is pricey but the food is most excellent, the chocolate decadence dessert is to die for and the people watching is some of the best in Lahaina. My only complaint…
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrea R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Out of all our delicious meals in Hawaii this was my husband's least favorite, but I quite enjoyed it. Perhaps he just needed a bellini with his meal like I had? Bellinis make everything better! After…
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by karen y.

4.0 of 5 stars. this place was expensive..but my entree made up for the prices. i got the sauteed mahi mahi. the mahi mahi wasn't overcooked but wasn't fresh tasting as i've had before. the sauce was tasty and the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Carol T.

4.0 of 5 stars. pircey! but worth it! We went for our last dinner in Maui and it was a great way to end our amazing vacation. get the sea scallops in lobster esse nce sauce, they are surprisingly filling and very…
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Garry K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've gone here a couple times and the food has been hit or miss. The first time I went my dish was so-so but my father had a great meat & fish dish. The second time I went I had some great food, an…
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dachs N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Delicious meal in paradise! The flavors were powerful and perfect. I can't wait to go again. Probably the best restaurant in Maui.
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Allan Y.

2.0 of 5 stars. Not a place for families, neither for dates. We visit Maui at least 2 times a year and never miss dinner at Roy's, lunch at Haliimaile and breakfast brunch at the Maui Prince everytime we come. I've…
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by April C.

1.0 of 5 stars. My husband and myself took my mother-in-law out for her birthday and she picked David Paul's. Having grown up on Maui we have had a chance to eat pretty much everywhere but here, so it was our first…
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sheila D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Fantastic! My mom is a major foodie (she actually thought French Laundry was so-so!) and during the entire meal, she raved, "I tell you.. .this is fabulous!" (she was a bit drunk too, which makes…
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren J.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is THE Restaurant to go to!! This is the first 5 stars I have given to a restaurant here. In my opinion, 5 stars means absolute perfection! Absolutely #1 best meal we had on Maui! The atmosphere…
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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Amazing

On our second trip to Maui, this inconspicuous gem was recommended by the conceirge at our hotel. It was nothing short of jaw dropping. The seared ahi and foie gras was mouth-watering - especially considering...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cindy N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love this place! We went to Maui the week after my birthday and two of my friends were kind enough to take me here for a belated celebration. I was excited before the meal, but afterwards I felt…
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by J D.

3.0 of 5 stars. I will start by saying I was looking forward to hitting this place up ever since I set foot on Maui. The menu and food photos looked really good when I walked by, then I checked out yelp and fellow…
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Denise L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Simply amazing. Yes it's overpriced, but it's in downtown Lahaina and the food is just too good to not give it 5 stars. Two dishes of note: - Kona Lobster Crab Cake - You can taste that this is…
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin B.

3.0 of 5 stars. It seems like a lot of the reviewers of this restaurant are from the Bay Area, so it kind of surprises me that this place would be rated to highly, knowing what we have here. Now, no doubt, they have…
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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Stunning!

This was one of the best meals I have ever eaten-maybe the best. The service was fantastic and the flavors were layer upon layer of nuance. Roasted beets, vanilla rice, & amazing seafood. My wife and I travel...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Joanna D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Absolutely FABULOUS! We had reservations at David Paul's Lahaina Grill for our Valentine Dinner. When we arrived, the restaurant was full at every table... well of course, it was Valentine's Day! I…
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by richard j.

5.0 of 5 stars. Even tho I would prefer not to give this place 5 stars because it is way over priced for what you get... However the food and service was excellent and I can not find anything else wrong with this…
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by j g.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best meal we've had on maui..the atmosphere is excited ,and everyone seems to be havin fun so why not join in.Believe me with food this good its hard to think about the time your having..live in…
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by shoba d.

2.0 of 5 stars. Umm, $30 for a small polenta stack that I can make at home for about a dollar? I think not.
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Richard A.

4.0 of 5 stars. The tourist magazines quote this as being the 'Best in Maui' and the food is very good. The cake walk offered a nice variety of flavors with the mild but elegant lobster crab cake being slightly…
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by kirstin p.

5.0 of 5 stars. Looking at my reviews one may ask "is every restaurant on Maui excellent?" The fact is if I could give David Paul's six stars I would. First, the food: Fresh ingredients, perfectly paired…
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate K.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is so good, they had us all googly-eyed after the first bite of bread and butter. I'm not kidding... the bread is straight out of the oven fresh, and the butter is warm and fluffy and has…
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by David B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Chile reano - 5 beer - 5
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Anyone who knows me knows I love seafood, but I hate ordering it because it's rarely cooked right. Well, this place has the best Mahi mahi I have ever had. I was with a group of 4, one with a serious…
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Frances F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Oh - My - God! This place is good! And not just because EVERY magazine in Hawaii say's so because I say so :-) Appetizers: small but very tasty. You can go light and get fresh sashimi or go bad and…
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathryn D.

5.0 of 5 stars. We ate at David Paul's when they first opened. And we ate there on a regular basis for several years. Then we hit the Bad Restaurant Trifecta -- a rude waiter who insisted on serving us a bad wine…
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsey S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I can't say enough good things about this restaurant. I have been to Maui many, many times over the years and have tried just about every restaurant in and around Lahaina and this one is far and away…
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Chelsea H.

5.0 of 5 stars. We took my parents here on their first trip to Maui and on their Anniversary. Score some points for us... .cha ching. Food was AMAZING !!!! I can only speak for what i had and here was my line up…
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by ben c.

4.0 of 5 stars. The food here was outstanding so I want to give it 5 stars however one of the members of my party found glass in his food. He noticed he had chewed on something hard only to realize it was a huge…
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Keith R.

5.0 of 5 stars. David Paul's buries any other food I've found in Maui. This restaurant is amazing. They prepare fresh and innovative cuisine with unique combinations. I went here for New Year's Eve and had the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2006
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Wonderful New American Cuisine

This restaurant serves great New American Cuisine. They use cooking techniques and flavors from aro...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/14/2005
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Our FAVORITE Meal in Hawaii!

We just had the best meal last week in Lahaina! We travel to Hawaii several times per year and this dining experience is definitely our favorite of all islands. The food is amazing, great portions, the service...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/19/2005
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loved every bite!

the food is phenomenal, great service, wonderful setting...don't miss David Paul's!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2004
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my favorite restaurant of all time

this restaurant has the best food. i loved it when he had the diamon head grill on oahu, and i loved the one on maui even more. i've eaten his diamond headh grill three times (which has since closed) and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2003
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Frommer's

Even after David Paul Johnson's departure, this Lahaina hot spot has maintained its popularity. It's still filled with chic, tanned diners in stylish aloha shirts, and there's still attitude aplenty at the...
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OpenTable

Previously David Paul's Lahaina Grill (open since 1990) the name changed in December 2007, but owner, Jurg Munch and the exceptional food and service are still the same. Visit Lahaina Grill for innovative New...
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Gayot

chef-owner jurg munch calls his food new american (we use the term contemporary) to distinguish it from the ocean of hawaii regional food that surrounds his polished bistro in the historic lahaina inn. still,...
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AOL CityGuide

hawaiian regional, new american or just good?
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New York Times

though the restaurant's namesake is only a consultant now, david paul's is still a favorite of both locals and tourists alike. beautifully designed, it's adjacent to the elegant lahaina inn in a historic,...
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USRG

paul's seafood grill offers a wolf gang puck quality of food and presentation style, with the relaxed and tranquil atmosphere that only the islands can provide. david paul's provides a very comprehensive wine...
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Fodor's

superb food, service, location, and atmospere. my ono (fish) was "cajuned" just right. the alexander valley area wine smooth...
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10Best

this much-celebrated restaurant consistently does everything right. characterized by a pressed metal ceiling and expressive artwork, it surrounds guests with refined details that also extend to the cuisine....
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IgoUgo

simply wonderful dining experience. first-class gourmet, all the way. be prepared to drop $100 for two, but it is well worth it!
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OpenTable

visit david paul's lahaina grill for innovative new american cuisine that uses techniques and flavors from around the world, all perfectly blended with the freshest ingredients cultivated by maui's local...
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TripAdvisor

we have eaten at david paul's many times over the past ten years. it is without a doubt one of the top.....
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Wcities

chef david paul johnson, renowned as one of hawaii's best chefs, has consistently received accolades from gourmet, bon appetit, and conde nast magazines. his innovative "new american" cuisine features fresh...
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AOL CityGuide

we have never had a bad meal at david paul's in the past 8 years. each dish is different with a taste of it own. wine list is good but a little pricey...
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