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Humuhumunukunukuāpua'a

Name: Humuhumunukunukuāpua'a
Address: 3850 Wailea Alanui Drive, Wailea, US
Telephone: 808-875-1234

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Occasion Dining

Humuhumunukunukuāpua'a, Restaurant in Wailea

About Humuhumunukunukuāpua'a

Humuhumunukunukuāpua'a is a dinner-only Wailea choice for a polished resort evening rather than a casual backup. The 2026 Forbes “Soon To Be Rated” signal makes it worth considering for a special occasion, but compare nearby options if published pricing, lunch, or an easier table matters more.

In Wailea dining planning, the useful verified detail is the schedule: Humuhumunukunukuāpua'a is open 5 to 9 PM daily. Treat it as a dinner plan rather than a lunch stop or casual daytime backup. The dress code is smart casual, so it fits an evening that calls for a bit more intention without requiring formal dress.

Dinner here is about timing and the occasion, not a quick meal

The confirmed service window is nightly dinner from 5 to 9 PM. Cuisine details, menu format, pricing are not verified here, so the safer call is to plan around the known basics: Wailea, dinner hours, smart-casual attire. That makes it better suited to a planned evening than to a value-driven meal or a group that needs detailed pricing before choosing.

For a repeat Wailea visitor, the move is not to treat this as a default every-night choice. Use it when the evening needs a clearer plan and when the group is comfortable committing to dinner hours. If the priority is a looser meal, a lower-pressure table, or a different kind of Wailea dinner, compare it against nearby options before committing.

What is actually confirmed

The verified facts are direct: Humuhumunukunukuāpua'a is in Wailea, opens 5–9 PM every day, lists a smart-casual dress code. Forbes also lists it as “Soon To Be Rated” for 2026, which is a recognition signal rather than a published star rating or score.

Because cuisine, prices, seating style, specific menu details are not verified here, do not build the decision around assumptions about those elements. If those details matter to your group, confirm them directly before making plans.

Who should choose it over another Wailea table

Choose Humuhumunukunukuāpua'a for a planned dinner in Wailea when the nightly 5–9 PM schedule and smart-casual dress code fit the evening. Skip it if the group needs lunch availability, verified pricing, or confirmed menu details before committing. For broader planning around the area, use our full Wailea restaurants guide, then narrow the shortlist by how structured the night needs to be.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Humuhumunukunukuāpua'a good for a special occasion?

It can be a sensible pick for a planned dinner in Wailea. The confirmed hours are 5–9 PM daily, the dress code is smart casual, which gives the meal a more intentional evening feel. If you are comparing options, Nobu Grand Wailea Maui is another nearby dinner choice to consider.

How far ahead should I plan Humuhumunukunukuāpua'a?

Plan once your dinner date is fixed, especially if you need a specific time within the 5–9 PM nightly schedule. If your group is flexible, you can also compare Wailea Surf Haus and Olivine while planning.

What are alternatives to Humuhumunukunukuāpua'a in Wailea?

Other Wailea options to compare include Nobu Grand Wailea Maui, Loulu, Olivine, Wailea Surf Haus. Humuhumunukunukuāpua'a is the pick to consider when its 5–9 PM dinner hours and smart-casual dress code fit your plans.

Is lunch or dinner better at Humuhumunukunukuāpua'a?

Dinner is the verified option, since the venue operates 5–9 PM every day. Lunch is not listed in the verified hours, so plan around an evening meal.

What should a first-timer know about Humuhumunukunukuāpua'a?

Go in planning for dinner in Wailea, not a daytime meal. The verified basics are 5–9 PM daily hours, a smart-casual dress code, Forbes “Soon To Be Rated” recognition for 2026. Confirm menu, pricing, seating details directly if those will affect your decision.

Location

3850 Wailea Alanui Drive

Wailea, United States

Compare Humuhumunukunukuāpua'a

Humuhumunukunukuāpua'a Wailea and similar venues

Venue	Location	Awards
Humuhumunukunukuāpua'a	Wailea	Forbes Soon To Be Rated (2026)
Wailea Surf Haus	Wailea	,
Loulu	Wailea	,
Nobu Grand Wailea Maui	Wailea	,
Humuhumunukunukuapuaa	Kihei	,
Olivine	Wailea	,

How Humuhumunukunukuāpua'a Wailea compares with similar nearby venues.

Where to go if this is not the right fit

Try Nobu Grand Wailea Maui if the group wants a more recognizable luxury name in Wailea. Try Wailea Surf Haus if the evening calls for something less formal and easier to fit into a resort schedule.

How It Compares

Humuhumunukunukuāpua'a is the higher-commitment choice in this Wailea set because it is dinner-only and carries a 2026 Forbes “Soon To Be Rated” signal. Choose it when the night needs a more formal resort feel and a harder reservation is acceptable. Wailea Surf Haus is the safer cross-shop for a more relaxed Wailea meal, while Loulu is the better name to check if the group wants a less ceremonious plan.

Nobu Grand Wailea Maui is the obvious comparison for diners who want a known luxury-restaurant brand inside the same resort orbit. Pick Nobu when brand familiarity matters; pick Humuhumunukunukuāpua'a when the Wailea setting and occasion feel are the point. Olivine belongs in the same resort-dinner conversation for guests weighing ambiance first and menu specifics second.

The similarly named Humuhumunukunukuapuaa can confuse planning because the spelling differs. Confirm the exact listing before arranging the evening, especially for guests coordinating rides or hotel plans around Wailea.