Shirley and I were hungry after running around Salem yesterday and the thought of seafood became the main topic of conversation. Several locations were discussed and we struck on one restaurant out by the Airport.
The Maui Grill is small little secret that is held close by all their friends. When we arrived it was about a hour and a half before closing and we were lucky to get a booth. We knew that seafood was the mission and they have a "to die for" Mahi Mahi (a fish from Hawaii) that is served several ways. For lunch, grilled with all the goodies but go for the pineapple coleslaw. It also comes in a sandwich and is on the dinner menu.
Shirley and I both like to go through the entire menu (well, what we like) at least once before a repeat order so tonight it will be the Shrimp Scampi. This was an excellent choice, jumbo shrimp sauteed in garlic, butter, fine herbs and wine. Now you see the wine tie-in, thin but there. Add to the plate there bow tie pasta and house veggies. You don't need to have a soup but don't pass up the house "special recipe" Portuguese Bean soup. I never knew that a bean soup could be so tasty and served with fresh baked mango bread.
Being the WINE guy that I am we needed a good white to wash this all down. Heaven forbid I had to choose "foreign" import (not that far away WA) a Columbia Crest 2004 Chardonnay. I know I'm the Oregon wine guy, but it was tasty. It may go away and Francie or Norman may find a Oregon replacement. Heaven knows that we have a bunch. I have always been an advocate that when operating a food establishment in Oregon make the "house" wines local. If you have a large "wine list" then sell what you like.
I can assume that you have surmised that we had a delicious meal and we did just that. Our thanks to the owners Francine and Norman Williams, our server a cute little strawberry blond Amy Van Wormer and the boys in the backroom that I didn't get to meet. If in Salem look this one up.
The Maui Grill -- Hawaiian style with a touch of Portuguese, high on personal service...
2535 25th Street SE (25th Street is on the west side of the Airport - Salem -- 503-364-2094
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This historic whaling village has so much to see and do. No vacation to Maui is complete without an afternoon of shopping and dining in this picturesque part of Lahaina on the west coast of Maui.
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