Located in a bustling neighborhood, FOND | A Neighborhood Eatery offers a warm and welcoming dining experience for locals and visitors alike. The eatery takes pride in serving up delicious and comforting food in a cozy and inviting atmosphere. With a focus on quality ingredients and a passion for delivering outstanding service, FOND has quickly become a beloved fixture in the community. Whether it's a casual lunch with friends, a family dinner, or a special celebration, guests can expect a memorable and satisfying experience at this charming neighborhood eatery. The menu features a variety of flavorful dishes that cater to diverse tastes and dietary preferences, ensuring that there's something for everyone to enjoy. From classic comfort food to innovative culinary creations, FOND is committed to providing a delightful dining experience for all who walk through its doors.
Amenities and More
- Beer
- Accepts reservations
- Credit cards
- Small plates
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Outdoor seating
- Bar on site
- Brunch
- Solo dining
- Tourists
- Dinner reservations recommended
Reviews
Chef Vasquez closes the restaurant Sunday evening for a 10-12 person chef's counter meal during which he takes guests on a journey through the why (and how) of seasonal, skillfully prepared dishes. At $140/person as of March 2023 (with $40 optional wine pairing), it was reasonable for the experience and a 3-hour meal we really enjoyed. Describing the dishes almost doesn't seem fair since each menu is only around for two months. That said, the coconut tamarind scallops were AMAZING in case you happen to read this in March or April. I've already bookmarked a return for next year.
Happy to visit while on Maui. The food was delicious. The chicken was so crispy and tasty, the steak was well seasoned and tender. Our server/bartender was great and fun to chat with.
Chefs table at Fond was the highlight of our trip. Chef Jojo and his team were so welcoming, it felt like dinner with family. It was an amazing experience to watch someone so passionate about what they're serving, plate everything in front of you.
The food was some of the best we have ever had, all paired with great wine.
We will be making this a staple of future trips
Family friendly, casual, and good portion sizes. I recommend the PLT lettuce wraps. Very flavourful. The tsunami bowl is like a poke bowl which was only okay. Cheesecake was okay, but it seemed like it was missing some kind of fruit flavoured colour and sauce.
We went to Jo Jo's chefs dinner Sunday night. It was fantastic, 6 courses, high quality ingredients, in an intimate setting with like minded foodies! An amazing dining experience. Jo Jo's wife, Eliza, might almost outshine the food, she is personable and creates an amazing atmosphere. We then went back to Fond for 3 more meals throughout the week, because there were so many items on the menu we wanted to try. Fond was consistently the best food we found on the island, with bonkers low prices. Fresh ingredients, and something for everyone. Cancel all those reservations at the tourist traps on the beach, this is the place to eat!!
My wife and I did the Sunday evening chef’s counter and it was a fantastic experience. Everything was very thoughtfully prepared. The food was great and ranks up there as one of the best chef’s tables we’ve done (we’ve done several as we live in DC). What stood out the most to me was chef JoJo. His passion for food is out of this world and his vision on the experience is well executed. You are at his table and you feel like you are his family and in his home. He explains why he does things and where the food comes from and even some of his decision making. It was a chefs table and cooking class all in one and it exceeded my every expectation. Highly recommend and we will be back!
Update Fall 2022: still 5-star and fantastic. We have once again had wonderful experiences at the chef's table and Wednesday fried chicken.
100% the best food and experience on the island. We're fortunate to have traveled the world and have eaten at several amazing restaurants, including Michelin starred ones. Chef Jojo is handily in the top 5. We have enjoyed fried chicken Wednesday nights, chef's table Sundays, and lunch. All before and since the pandemic. The food is always fresh, flavorful, inventive, and delicious. Service is also top-notch.
A 2.5 experience. First and most importantly, this restaurant doesn't know what it wants to be. Decor is minimalist but depressing. Rule one , know your audience. Nobody in the place wanted to hear techno music, electronic music or rap. Staff couldn't have been more indifferent. The food tries to be elevated, but it was mostly a flop 2 apps, 2 meals, 2 desserts. Edible, that's it. Lots of way, way better places. Not one dish that was photo worthy. Note to chef... Advertising your burger as 4oz is not an enticement. The preparation didn't make up for it's little patty. Hard pass.
Location
5095 Napilihau St suite 115, Lahaina, HI 96761, United States
Hours
- Monday Close
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Tuesday
11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
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Wednesday
11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
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Thursday
11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
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Friday
11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
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Saturday
11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Sunday Close
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