![]() Apparently he has been there since 1982! Also memorable were the crispy 5-spice duck buns with hoisin- raspberry sauce which I had to start. The evening was made particularly by Robert our French waiter who kept us entertained all evening. The restaurant features ocean views and specialises in fresh fish. We spent a very enjoyable evening at their Banyan tree restaurant. The Ritz Carlton is a short free shuttle ride away. Mai Tais at the Sea House Ritz Carlton Banyan tree at the Ritz Carlton It is a just a short stroll from the Montage. They do a happy hour from 2-4.30pm with cocktails at $8 and pupus starting at $6. I have not eaten in the restaurant but this a great casual place to watch the sun go down with a Mai tai or two and some pupu (Hawaiian appetisers). The Napili Kai resort is a great place for a sunset drink at the Sea House. Napili Kai Resort Sea House bar Paddle boarders at sunset seen from the Sea House This was probably the best meal I had in Hawaii so it was worth the expense. They have daily fish specials and also a sharing menu for $75 a head for 4 courses. One of the unique things that I loved was the fact that you can choose to have 2 half portions of the main courses if you can’t make your mind up. We then had dinner later when things had calmed down a bit. ![]() It can be very busy at this time so on my second visit I chose to watch the sunset with a cocktail in their bar. If you fancy visiting for dinner reservations are essential, particularly if you go around sunset time. The chef serves only the freshest products, at least 90% of which are locally grown or caught, using sustainable methods. The restaurant serves Hawaii Regional Cuisine and is a pioneer in the “Farm to Table” concept. Merrimans is something of an institution in Hawaii but this one in Maui is the original one. Nearby restaurants and bars Merrimans Sunset view at Merrimans Merrimans The service was outstanding as the friendly waitress couldn’t do enough for us. My dining companion had scallops and lamb which he really enjoyed so I may well have just been unlucky in my choices. I believe they now have a new chef so the food may well have improved. The fish, however was delicious and well cooked. Although the sauce needed to not be too strong so as not to overpower the fish, this was just too bland for me. ![]() My second course was local fish with green curry sauce. ![]() The flavour was overwhelmingly sesame oil which I am not that keen on. To start I had the poke which is a Hawaiian speciality of marinated raw fish. The ingredients used were all high quality and well cooked but the two dishes I sampled were not particularly exciting. This is the fine dining restaurant at the resort which I only sampled on the first visit. Canoe at the Montage Canoe at the Montage The Montage will run you to very nearby hotels and restaurants in a golf cart, for the slightly further away there is a free shuttle than runs round the resorts which can be called to pick you up. There is a great Wholefoods supermarket not far from the airport as well as a Safeway close to the Montage. One of the things I liked most about the Montage was the ease of access to other restaurants and bars in the vicinity as well as the option to self cater. Open sided treatment rooms Eating and drinking This was a wonderful way to relax and as it is adults only, a nice pool to sit by if you wanted a bit of peace and quiet. They also have a dry sauna and a eucalyptus steam room which are clothing optional. After that you can cool off in the refreshing bamboo rainforest. In the women’s side there is a wonderful hot jacuzzi with a hot waterfall. The hot waterfall and jacuzziīoth times I visited it was very quiet. When we arrived we were taken for a tour around the facilities. There are separate men and women’s facilities as well as a shared infinity pool with loungers. The Spa at the Montage can be used by hotel guests, even if you had not having a treatment.
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