Lineage is a family-style restaurant at the Shops at Wailea in Maui, with a menu shaped by Hawaiian, Filipino, Korean, Chinese, Japanese and other Asian influences. Come for the marinated Korean fried chicken, then build a shared meal around garlic Szechuan noodles, aji tamago or local fish. The crispy cauliflower arrives as a whole head, so it can anchor the table. Creative cocktails, sake and nonalcoholic drinks round out dinner. The dining room is small and reservations are recommended, especially if you want a table rather than bar seating.
A menu built for sharing
Lineage is at the Shops at Wailea, where its dinner menu brings together Hawaiian ingredients and influences from across Asia. The restaurant’s approach is rooted in eating together and talking story: order several plates for the table, then share them rather than planning on one dish per person.
The Korean fried chicken is a signature, marinated and prepared over three days. It is served in a generous portion, so it can easily be enough for two people to share. Garlic Szechuan noodles are another popular choice. The aji tamago pairs a soy-and-dashi-marinated egg with potato whip and truffled mushroom duxelles, while the braised pork belly is another option for a hearty plate.
For vegetables, the crispy cauliflower comes as a whole head. It can work as a shared side or as the main event for a smaller group, with plenty left over if you are dining with only one or two people. The menu also includes local fish, whose price can depend on the market, so check the cost before ordering.
Choosing dishes and drinks
A shared meal here can include noodles, chicken, vegetables and fish, with each plate bringing a different set of flavors. The menu has also included dishes such as a lion’s mane mushroom salad, crispy poke and Cantonese lobster noodles. Selection can change, so check what is available when you arrive.
The drinks list includes cocktails, sake and tea, as well as nonalcoholic options. Cocktails take a creative approach to familiar styles; the Mai’a Tai, for example, gives the classic Mai Tai a different spin. House-made sorbet flavors may change from night to night, so ask what is available if you want dessert.
Reservations and seating
Lineage serves dinner from 5 p.m. and is a small restaurant with indoor, bar and patio seating. Reservations are recommended: tables can be booked out more than a week ahead, and walk-in space is limited. If the online calendar looks full, check whether the bar has room or revisit the reservation options on the day of your meal, when openings may appear.
Seating can affect your comfort. The indoor dining room and bar have been described as chilly, while the patio can get direct sun at 5 p.m. If you are sensitive to temperature, take that into account when choosing a seat. The restaurant is in the Shops at Wailea, at 3750 Wailea Alanui Drive.
FAQ
Where is Lineage in Maui?
It is at the Shops at Wailea, 3750 Wailea Alanui Drive, Wailea.
Should I make a reservation at Lineage?
Yes. Tables can book out more than a week ahead, and walk-in space is limited. If no table is available, check for bar seating or look again on the day.
What should I order at Lineage?
The Korean fried chicken and garlic Szechuan noodles are signature choices. The whole-head crispy cauliflower is a good option to share, and the aji tamago and local fish are also on the menu.
Does Lineage have vegetarian options?
Yes. The menu includes vegetarian options, including crispy cauliflower and a lion’s mane mushroom salad.
