I hear that Moana is a great place to have dinner. they have music there a lot, and it usually looks like an interesting group. But I’ve never been there for dinner, and hardly ever for lunch. For me Moana is breakfast. And what a breakfast.
The Funmobile in it’s accustomed place.
First of all there’s the eggs benedict. It’s a rare restaurant that makes their own hollandaise–usually it’s a mix. Not only does Moana make theirs from scratch, but it’s perfection. Light, slightly lemony, with the delicate flavors that the bogus mixes so totally lack. Perfect poached eggs–not disappointingly hard, or disgustingly runny. Perfect. Spicy blackened Mahi, or other choices that I’m sure are excellent. I wouldn’t know–I can’t pass up the mahi. Wonderful home fries–crisp on the outside, flaky on the inside. great coffee, excellent service. What more could you ask for.
The deadly pastry case–super croissants
Well, actually there is more. Their waffles are excellent, clearly made from scratch, you just can’t get that crispness any other way that I’ve ever found. Diane gets the waffles frequently. And Moana is a bakery–their croissants are excellent. We bought four to go and had them for dinner tonight stuffed with sauteed shrimp in a green curry aoli. My turn to cook. I’m not bad if I do say so myself. Also did a fresh spring greens salad with sun dried tomato dressing topped with some big prawns cooked scampi-style with garlic, olive oil and white wine.
This is a local hangout. Did I mention the waitresses are all gorgeous?
Where was I, oh yeah, Moana. They also have a really great lamb wrap thats great for lunch. I’ll just have to try the place for dinner sometime soon, but for me Moana means breakfast.
Grab a window seat if you can, but don’t take mine. Hey, that guy’s sitting in my seat!
Went to Moana cafe for lunch the day before yesterday. It was excellent – I had the thai chicken wrap, my wife had a veggie sandwich that was accompanied by a really delicious and unique potato pancake.
I’d like to return sometime for dinner and catch some music. It’s a cool little town….
Hi,
Have I reached Moana Cafe? I am a professional accordionist, and I play French, Italian, Greek, Russian Jewish, and GYPSY (and more) music. Did a few house concerts on Maui last year, and am coming back Nov. 8 – 20. Would love to schedule an evening or two at Moana Cafe, or other good places to play. Not only me, but depending on available date, potentially with violinists Don Lax and/or Andrea Walls, plus other Maui musicians. Percussion, guitar–anything possible.
So who do I talk with? Thank you for your reply.
I am at (510) 243-1122 (if you get the machine it will say Folkloric Productions, my bus.)
Yours, Aloha,
Nada Lewis
Umm. No. I suggest you give them a call.