Best Steak House
Ruth’s Chris Steak House

No other Maui restaurant sizzles like this multiple winner, and its two Maui locations win hands down — each and every year. Sink your teeth into prime cuts of beef and chops, broiled in 1,800-degree incendiary ovens to lock in natural juices, flavors and tenderness. Pair them with big, red wines and sides of say, creamed spinach and potatoes Lyonnaise.

Martinis are shaken and poured tableside, booths are cushy and plentiful and service is impeccable due to the high standards of founder Ruth Fertel.
She’s since passed on, but her New Orleans-inspired dishes remain, such as shrimp remoulade, mushrooms stuffed with crabmeat, and bread pudding with whiskey sauce and creme Anglaise.

Of course, since this is Hawaii, fresh catch such as mahimahi in lemon buerre blanc, whole lobster and scallops all are popular choices. The owner is Randall Schoch, who operates all of the Ruth’s Chris Steak Houses in the state. Whenever possible, Ruth’s Chris uses the freshest, Hawaiigrown
ingredients possible.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
The Shops at Wailea: 808-874-8880
and
Lahaina Center, 808-661-8815.

Second place:
Outback Steak House
281 Piikea Ave. Ste. 121 • Kihei • 808-879-8400
and
4405 Honoapiilani Highway Ste. 218 Lahaina • 808-665-1822

Third place:
DUO Steak and Seafood
Four Seasons • 3900 Wailea Alanui Dr. Wailea • 808-874-8000