Spoon and Key Market

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   Laura

   VIP

   Chicago

   6 reviews

   1.0

   6 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   We frequently dine out and enjoy everything from casual food trucks to Michelin-starred fine dining. Typically, I leave only positive reviews and remain silent for poor experiences. However, I feel compelled to warn others about this restaurant. This was the most expensive meal of our time in Maui, and unfortunately, also the most disappointing. We ordered the Tomahawk steak, lamb, risotto, fish of the day, and several other dishes (opting to order à la carte rather than the prix fixe menu). We also tried a variety of cocktails. The Tomahawk steak was over-seasoned and poorly executed. A great piece of meat only needs thoughtful preparation, and this was neither well-prepared nor elegantly served. The lamb was strangely both overcooked and undercooked, it was fatty and unpleasant. The risotto, while the only dish with decent flavor, was undercooked. The fish of the day tasted fishy and lacked finesse in its preparation. Even the cocktails were unbalanced and unremarkable; we returned three untouched and the server didn’t ask why. While the ingredients were high-quality, the execution was severely lacking. It felt as though the kitchen was overcompensating—trying too hard to impress but failing to deliver. One member of our party summed it up perfectly: “It’s like jangling keys and expecting people to mistake the sound for opera.” We really wanted to like this meal, and worked hard to find positives. We could not. With such a high price tag, the experience was not just underwhelming—it was a waste of time and money. The ambiance may be lovely, but it ends there. Clearly they don’t always miss, as other reviews were positive (which brought us here) but the disconnect was vast. We got take out after this meal as we couldn’t eat enough to be full. We left four entrees untouched except for initial tastes. So many great places in Maui - sad this one wasn’t one of them.
   

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   John

   Boise

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Incredible food, service and experience. Go and feel the love!
   

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   Del

   VIP

   Hawaii

   127 reviews

   5.0

   127 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Yes the best food in South Maui. The fish is always fresh and prepared brilliantly. The menu changes which is almost unheard of. The lamb and duck were perfectly prepared. The service is wonderful. Will return often.
   

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   Stacey

   Sacramento

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The dishes were superb, perfectly executed and beautifully plated. The caviar is not to be missed! Service team is energetic and engaging.
   

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   Larry

   VIP

   New York City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was delicious and the service was excellent
   

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   Samuel

   VIP

   Denver

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The staff were great. Food excellent. Good wine list. Highly recommend.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   VIP

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food, experience, and staff are top-notch. We’ve been coming to the Wailea area for the past 30 years and can say with confidence this is the best food/experience in the area. Highly recommend getting a reservation if you can. Thank Spoon and Key Team!
   

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   Alex

   VIP

   Phoenix

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing food and service! We were very impressed. We will be back.
   

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   Del

   VIP

   Hawaii

   127 reviews

   5.0

   127 reviews

   Dined on 19 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   After three visits the best food in South Maui. The ingredients are always fresh, the preparations are flavourful and the service is great. Highly recommended!
   

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    Del

    VIP

    Hawaii

    127 reviews

    5.0

    127 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Other restaurants in South Maui will have to step up their game to keep up with Spoon and Key. The freshest fish and vegetables wonderfully presented and cooked. Great service (thank you Judah)!
    

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