Fond A Neighborhood Eatery - Lahaina

I wish I could rate Fond with 6 stars! We dined with 6 others on Sunday for the chef’s counter experience and were warmly greeted by Eliza, then chef, who invited the diners to ask any questions about the preparation and ingredients for the dinner. That level of service and hospitality made this one of our more memorable dining experiences. The wine pairings were spot on and each course was balanced and well executed without being pretentious.We were in Honolulu the night before and dined at Miro Kaimuki but the food and overall experience at Chef Jojo’s restaurant surpassed the dinner at Miro.

We came for the food/chef, which was fantastic. My wife had the fried chicken and I had the sirloin. The sirloin was my favorite meal on Maui. Just go and get it.The bar was closed for a photo shoot of some sort which was a bit disappointing. Also, they have no draft beers, and the red wine list was a bit lacking. I usually like a nice red or IPA with my steak, this time I just drank water. Overall though, the food shines which is how it should be.

We went for a Chef's Counter experience and had a lovely time. There were 11 of us seated at the counter and the chef came out for each course to both prepare the dishes and explain the concept of the dish as well as the source of the ingredients. We started with an amuse bouche followed by three courses, an entree, and a dessert. They had a great wine pairing option and toward the end the chef socialized with everyone. It was a cozy and delicious experience. Was a bit of a drive since we were staying in Wailea, but well worth it!

Incredible food! Creative dishes, balanced flavors, overall amazing. Truly a must visit in Maui. The Korean chicken is fabulous tangy, sweet and spicy on a bed of amazing puréed potato salad; the lettuce wraps melt in your mouth and the poke nachos are the best we’ve had on the island. The cheesecake is light and fluffy and rivals anything we’ve had in NYC or LA or Portland! We were surprised to see such an extensive and well curated wine menu as well. Had a fabulous Montepulciano for a great price. You’d never know you are in a mini mall hip interior and great service.

Fond is terrific! We worked with Jojo and his team to host our wedding welcome party there. They designed a whole menu and cocktail options for us. Everything was great! All our guests loved the food. The staff was very warm and attentive. Great atmosphere. Highly recommended.