The 4 Best Chefs Around the Maui Area

Great chefs shape the way Maui eats. Their work influences how ingredients are prepared, how flavors evolve and how diners experience the island’s food culture. In the Best of Maui readers’ choice contest, locals voted for the chefs whose cooking stands out for creativity, consistency and a clear sense of place. Maui’s dining scene thrives on fresh ideas and strong technique, and this year’s selections reflect chefs who express those qualities through every dish they serve.

Jeremy Solyn || NyloS Restaurant leads NyloS with a culinary style centered around intimate tasting menus and a deep focus on seasonal ingredients. The restaurant’s format allows him to create multi-course experiences that shift with what’s fresh and available, giving guests a chance to explore flavors that evolve throughout the meal. His approach blends inventive preparations with precise execution, balancing richness and brightness in a way that keeps the progression of courses engaging. The result is a dining experience that feels personal, deliberate and distinctly reflective of his vision.

Alvin Savella || Coco Deck Kitchen + Bar Lahaina brings an island-forward approach to his cooking, weaving together Hawaiian influences, Asian flavors and contemporary preparations. The menu showcases dishes with layered textures and vibrant ingredients, allowing diners to explore comfort food elevated by technique and local character. His style leans toward bold combinations presented in a relaxed but polished setting, giving guests a sense of familiarity enhanced by thoughtful execution.

Joey Macadangdang || Joey’s Kitchen Napili offers a menu rooted in Filipino and Hawaiian food traditions. His dishes reflect a balance of approachable flavors and homestyle influences, using ingredients that suit both quick meals and shared plates. From signature noodle dishes to marinated meats and island favorites, the menu highlights a style built on comfort, seasoning and consistency. His cooking feels warm and inviting, grounded in flavors that resonate with families and longtime Maui diners.

Sheldon Simeon || Tin Roof approaches modern Hawaiian comfort food with a playful, flavor-forward touch. Tin Roof’s menu features bowls, noodles and daily specials that center on local ingredients and deeply seasoned preparations. His cooking blends classic island staples with contemporary riffs, creating dishes that are satisfying, accessible and intentionally unpretentious. The result is food that captures the everyday rhythm of Maui while still delivering the craft and attention of a chef-driven kitchen.

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