Isana

We had a solid, middle-of-the-road experience at Isana. One big plus was the gluten-free options, including gluten-free tempura, which is hard to find and appreciated. The sliders were tasty and definitely the standout for us. That said, it felt pretty expensive, even ordering during happy hour, which made the overall value feel a bit off. Not a bad meal by any means, just didn’t quite live up to the price point for us. Worth a try if you need good gluten-free options, but expectations should be set accordingly.

Isana, the best sushi and date night combo! We came over for a quick date night. Parking is a little limited but street parking is super accessible. The hamachi carpaccio was our favorite — buttery, umami, and spicy. The nigiri platter was the perfect amount, always save the salmon for last! And our waitress Tiffany snagged us the last ube creme brûlée of the night. Mahalo Isana!

Fisherman owned matters! Our best meal in Maui. Crab cakes - I didn’t know they could have that much color. Fresh catch of the day had so much flavor how they prepare it. And the Komo Mai roll is the best sushi roll I’ve ever had and Huge! Icing on the cake was using my quarterly Resy perk here from AMEX.

Yum! We definitely enjoyed our dinner without breaking the breaking the break as much as we could at other places and not sacrificing quality to go somewhere cheaper. Highly recommend the spicy garlic edamame, hamachi jalapeño, big eye with kizami wasabi, umi roll, crunchy tiger roll, Komi Mai roll, and if they have the special with the oysters that start with si- definitely get those. Don’t bother with the oyster shooters or handrolls because we wanted something tiny after everything else and they weren’t as impressive.

We had an amazing experience at Isana! The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented — especially the sushi rolls, sashimi, and crispy fried chicken appetizer. Our waitress was wonderful and made the evening even better with her great service and warm personality. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, perfect for enjoying great seafood and sushi right in Kihei. Highly recommend this spot!