Tropical beach with palm trees, rocky shoreline, and calm ocean under a partly cloudy blue sky.

THE RESTAURANT

Honu Oceanside creates a place for guests to indulge in a culinary adventure as rich as the view. 

We have carefully crafted an exclusive wine collection featuring selections from some of the most prestigious makers around the world. Additionally, we have built a striking and thoughtfully curated whiskey and spirits program, designed to delight connoisseurs and casual drinkers alike. To complete the experience, we have added a subtle touch of extravagance to every dish, elevating each meal to a memorable culinary journey.

 

Voted "Maui's Best Seafood" we look forward to welcoming you to our modern and inviting Lahaina oceanfront restaurant 
Lamb chops with mashed potatoes and gravy, garnished with herbs, on a white plate.
A tall glass with a red drink, garnished with a lime slice, on a white table by the beach with palm trees, rocks, and the ocean in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Fried seafood dish served on a white plate with a green sauce, topped with microgreens, and set against a lakeside view with water, rocks, and cloudy sky.
A beachside meal with a plate of carpaccio topped with toasted bread, a mojito cocktail garnished with mint, and other appetizers on a table near the ocean with blue skies and buildings in the background.
A top-down view of various dishes and drinks on a white table, including salads, a ceviche, sashimi, and cocktails.
A plated seafood risotto with a shrimp, garnished with microgreens, surrounded by a red sauce and drizzled with balsamic vinegar, served on a white plate on a marble surface.
Seafood dish with purple sweet potato chips, avocado, chopped green onions, and a dollop of sour cream, set on a white plate by the ocean.
A round black platter filled with fresh oysters on ice, garnished with lemon wedges, parsley, and a small dish of dipping sauce.
A glass with a drink containing ice, garnished with a sprig of herbs and a slice of apple, set on a light-colored surface.
Fried octopus tentacles on a bed of green sauce, served with diced watermelon and cucumber on a white plate.
A plate of carpaccio topped with arugula, shaved parmesan, whole grain mustard, and toasted bread triangles, served on a white marble surface.
A gourmet seafood dish with a white fish fillet topped with shrimp, microgreens, and sauce, served on a bed of rice and vegetables with a red sauce on the plate. A glass of white wine is in the background.


honu / HO-NU / Hawaiian: sea turtle 

A symbol of longevity, safety, and mana, or spirit.

In Hawaiian culture, their presence brings good luck and peace. The Honu is considered a form of 'aumakua, ancestral spirit, offering lifelong protection, wisdom and guidance.

Four men standing outside a building with a sign that says 'OCEAN' and a smaller sign with 'Honu 1295'. They are all wearing Hawaiian shirts and making the shaka sign with their hands, smiling at the camera.

KYLE Turner     |      JUSTIN Newman     |      SEAN Corpuel      |        JOSH Phillips aka JARSH

Meet the owners

Long time friends and Maui industry men have turned business partners at Honu Oceanside. Each brings their own unique set of backgrounds and skills to the table, passionately building a team and creating vibes that are transforming our oceanfront Lahaina eatery into the best restaurant on Maui.

Meet the Team

  • A woman with long brown hair and blue eyes smiling in a dimly lit indoor setting.

    Pam Elkind 

    General Manager 
    26 plus years in the industry
    Living in Maui since she moved from Southern California in 2015, Pam has been in the hospitality industry since she was 16 years old. Starting at Honu Oceanside in December of 2020, she took the role of General Manager in June of 2022. In an effort to continuously expand her knowledge she received her Certified Sommelier Certificate in September of 2024 from the Court of Master Sommelier. So, on your next visit to Honu ask lots of questions and test her skills. 

  • A chef wearing a white coat smiling inside a professional kitchen with stainless steel appliances and equipment in the background.

    Arnulfo Gonzalez "Arnie" 

    Executive Chef
    32 plus years in the industry
    A Mexico native, born in Tepatitlan Jalisco, Arnie lived in Southern California before moving to Maui in 1992. Working at Lahaina Grill from his early days in Maui, he assumed the role of Executive Chef at this prestigious Lahaina restaurant for 27 years. When he is not commanding the kitchen, he is spending time with his wife and 12 year old son. Arnie's oldest son is 28 years old and gave him his first grandson four years ago.   

  • A smiling woman with shoulder-length gray hair wearing a black button-up shirt in a restaurant or cafe setting.

    Annabehl Sinclair-Delaney

    Mixologist
    30 plus years in the industry
    A New Zealand native, moved to the U.S in the 90’s with a dream to cook her way around the world. Armed with a chefs knife, notebook and catalogue of kiwi slang she ended up on Maui and spent the last 25 years at Lahaina Grill, first as a chef then as a bartender.
    In her downtime, while attempting to keep her plants alive, she runs a youth theatre program with Theatre Theatre Maui and creates cocktail kits for her brand Slight Detour Maui. Excited to join the team at Honu her goal is to create a unique craft cocktail experience and welcome friends old and new to the bar dining experience.

  • A man with a fade haircut and tattoos on his left arm is posing against a plain white wall, wearing a black button-up shirt.

    Justin Hewlett-Abilay

    Relief Manager / Server 
    15 plus years in the industry
    As a lifetime Lahaina resident, he is a familiar face to many Lahaina natives. His management and services experience extends vastly, working for Fleetwood's on Front Street and Ulu Kitchen by Merriman's before starting his position at Honu Oceanside. Often on the floor as a server, he has graciously agreed to help out when Justin and Pam are both off.