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The Four Seasons hotels are well known for offering fine dining to discriminating guests, and Duo, their poolside steakhouse restaurant in Maui, is no exception. Opened in 2007, this stately restaurant—decorated with an abundance of fresh tropical flowers, warm wood accents, and flattering amber lighting—boasts spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, mountains, and Maui’s famous Wailea Beach. The menu leans towards luxe steakhouse; Popular dishes include prime Japanese Kobe beef fillets and from-the-sea-fresh lobster tails served with Fuji apple and a clove-lime vinaigrette. Cotton candy, Duo’s signature dessert, makes a sweet treat at the end of a gorgeous evening in paradise.—Alexis Korman

Duo at the Four Seasons

3900 Wailea Alanui Dr
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 874-8000

Duo is also open for a buffet breakfast and private dining options are available upon request.

Photo courtesy of Four Seasons, Maui.

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