Farm-to-table dining at the Maui Tropical Plantation in Waikapu — Chef Jeff Scheer sources ingredients from the surrounding 1,700-acre working farm and the West Maui Mountains provide a dramatic backdrop for one of the island's most scenic restaurant settings.
Why It Belongs on the List
The Mill House takes the farm-to-table concept literally — situated within the Maui Tropical Plantation, the kitchen sources ingredients from the surrounding 1,700-acre working farm and local fishermen. Chef Jeff Scheer's menu changes with the harvest, and dishes like the Maui venison and fresh-catch preparations reflect what is available that day. The setting — open-air dining with the West Maui Mountains as a backdrop and the plantation fields stretching to the hills — is one of the most striking restaurant locations in Hawaii. Best for a long lunch.
What Stands Out
- Set within a 1,700-acre working tropical plantation
- Menu changes with the daily harvest
- West Maui Mountains backdrop — dramatic open-air setting
- Chef Jeff Scheer — locally sourced, seasonal preparations
- Best for a long lunch with plantation views