Ferraro's Bar e Ristorante - Wailea, HI Review

During a recent week long trip to Maui with the family (kids 10, 8, 4) I decided we needed at least one night out to a "nice" restaurant.  We had dinner the first night The Ritz Carlton so for our big night out I decided to try Ferraro's at The Four Seasons Wailea.

I will have to say The Four Seasons was bustling with activity and seemed very crowded and too much of a "see and been seen" type of place for me.  However, the service, food and view the Ferraor's was nearly perfect.  Set on a cliff above the ocean, the view and sounds were idyllic. The staff was very attentive.  It started to pour rain right in the middle of dinner (we ate outside under large umbrellas) and they did everything they could to make sure we were not impacted.  Despite being a fine dining experience and a great place for a romantic dinner, Ferraro's is also very very kid friendly. 

I had the Tuna and my wife ordered the chicken.  I thought both were great.  Perfectly cooked, succulent, fresh and well seasoned. The desserts were great and the I drank nearly the entire pot of coffee and usually restaurant coffee does not meet my standards for  more than cup.

The only negative of course, is that all these superlatives come at a price.  $265 to be exact for a family of five.

Sample Menu Below:

APPETISERS, SOUPS AND SALADS

Fritto Misto - Fried Calamari, Shrimp, Spicy Tomato Sauce Vine-Ripened Tomato Soup, Roasted Bell Pepper Bruschetta Insalata Ferraro's - Arugula and Endive Salad, Macadamia Nuts, Gorgonzola Cheese, Seedless Red Grapes, Lemon Dressing Emulsion

FIRST COURSE

Rigatoni Alla Bolognese - Traditional Italian Meat Sauce Orecchiette Con Vongole - Neck Clams, Confit o Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Thyme, Pinot Grigio Sauce Pappardelle Con Salsa Alla Guancia Di Vitello - Braised Veal Cheek, Gremolata, Aged Pecorino Cheese

SECOND COURSE

Filetto Di Branzino Arrostito - Roast Sea Bass, Petty Pans, Oven-Roasted Potato, Pepper Cress Butter Sauce, Toasted Pine Nuts Costoletta D'Agnello - Colorado Rack of Lamb, Mint Oil, Caponata, Potato Gratin, Port Wine Reduction Osso Buco Di Vitello Alla Milanese - Braised Veal Shank, Saffron Risotto