The Banyan Tree

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The Banyan Tree – Award-Winning Hawaiian Seafood Dining in Kapalua, Maui

A Celebrated Table on Maui's Northwest Shore

The Banyan Tree sits within the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua on Maui's northwest coast, where the dramatic landscape of Lahaina sets the tone for an evening of refined Hawaiian and seafood cuisine. The restaurant takes its name from the iconic banyan tree, a symbol deeply woven into the cultural fabric of Hawaii, and that sense of place carries through to the plate.

Hawaiian Seafood, Recognized

In 2025, Wine Spectator honored The Banyan Tree with its Award of Excellence — a distinction that speaks to the restaurant's commitment to pairing thoughtfully curated wines with the flavors of the Pacific. For a dining room rooted in Hawaiian and seafood traditions, that recognition underscores a kitchen and cellar working in genuine harmony.

Dining at the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua

The Ritz-Carlton setting brings with it an atmosphere of understated elegance, where open-air Hawaii evenings and attentive service make dinner feel like an occasion worth marking. The restaurant is open for dinner, making it a natural destination for guests seeking a considered meal after a day on Maui's coastline.

Whether you are drawn by the island's fresh seafood, the depth of the wine list, or simply the pull of a well-regarded table on one of Hawaii's most beautiful stretches of coast, The Banyan Tree delivers on the promise of its address.