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    Hali'imaile General Store

    4.2 (1.5k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Tuna Tartare
    Vikram M.

    This place offers some freshly made food with good quality ingredients. We ordered the market fresh fish (daily catch), and free other seafood entrees. Everything was good but the portion size was small for the price. The service was good and overall we had a good experience.

    Zoe G.

    Cute spot with very nice lighting and a generous amount of seating. Our waiter was super friendly and had some great recommendations. I enjoyed my ribs with fries as well as some local beer. My father got the fish and was very happy with his lunch. Definitely for special occasions, but it was nice to try something new!

    Burger
    Ritvik N.

    Visiting Maui for the first time and stopped by Hali'imaile General Store for lunch on a Tuesday around noon. I ordered the Soup of the Day (tomato basil) and grilled mahi-mahi. The soup was lukewarm and forgettable. The mahi-mahi was fine with rice, but nothing memorable. The major issue: a chicken sandwich at our table was served with clearly burnt buns -- blackened edges on both halves. It was obvious before it even hit the table. This could've been a 3-star visit, but serving visibly burnt food without acknowledgment or replacement shows poor quality control. Disappointing experience. Cannot recommend.

    Coconut Seafood Curry
    Cynthia Z.

    After my fav fine dining restaurant Lahaina grill closed after the fire and being disappointed by mama's fish house, I'm in dire need to find a nice restaurant in Maui to splurge for. This place is....alright. For the price, quality, freshness, drink selections, and attentive service, I was happy enough to return. It's no Lahaina grill, but unlike most places in Maui which are expensive tourist traps, here you DO get what you pay for. And I'm happy with that. Everything is made well. Nothing mind blowing, but solid and tasty. Portion is generous. Drinks - tried mai tai (prefer monkey pod), Maui mule (too sweet didn't love), and lava flow (had better at cheap tiki bars on the island). IMO food is somewhat fairly priced especially for lunch (dinner cost significantly more for the same menu items), but drinks are on the pricier side. It matches the vibe, obviously, but I'd rather spend it somewhere else. If you come from CA or NY, I would keep the expectations low, and you might be pleasantly surprised.

    Buratta Beet Salad
    Keola m.

    After coming down from hiking all day I just wanted a quick plate lunch. Found Hali'imaile General Store on yelp and thought I'd give it a try. (I didnt look at the reviews or pics) In my mind I was thinking "General Store" kind of food which to me are hamburgers and plate lunches. HAHA! To my surprise it was a little elevated. I felt bad walking in there dressed as I was but, it was still comfortable. The service was great from being greeted at the entrance to my server, a local guy who was super nice and friendly. I ordered the "Buratta Beet Salad" which was AMAZING! The beets, tomatoes, pesto and balsamic glaze made such a great combination. I should have ordered 2 (yes it was only me). Also ordered the Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahimahi. The fish was cooked perfectly but, to me the sweet potato mash, lilikoi sauce and pineapple salsa didn't go well with the fish. Well, not to my liking. The crispy onions seemed stale also. Parking is limited but adequate. The sign there is a little intimidating tho. Says park at your own risk (or something like that). Other than my disappointment with the main course it was a good experience.

    Quesadillas w! Brie cheese & pea hummus
    Bryan W.

    Tara the barista was fabulous she ordered the secret new appetizer for us and her seasonal craft drink a guava margarita with tahini. Open kitchen, friendly staff great service good presentation.

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    Olivia M.

    WOW! I just had the most wonderful dinner of my life with my entire family. The service was AMAZING, our server Ian went above and beyond Will definitely be returning soon

    Aaliyah H.

    What a shame we came here still full from breakfast! Our family vacation in Maui involved a lot of sightseeing and eating, we should have given ourselves a bigger break so we could enjoy this place to the fullest! First off, the location is very unique and quaint. I grew up in Oahu in a plantation village so seeing a business stick to the plantation theme y keeping the original building was surprising, but I love that it pays homage to the history of Hawaii. The inside has been modernized but the surrounding areas with the rocky parking area reminds you that you're still in the country. For food, because we weren't all that hungry we just split a couple of main dishes and sides; we also had to keep it light because breakfast was so heavy. The pizza, fish, and salads were all great combos proving that the food is great from appetizer to main dish and they seem to paid well no matter what combo you get. Service was also fast and gracious. We got to meet the owner and although it was busy our food and waters were taken care of fast. I was surprised to find out they close mid-day for lunch, wish we could have come back for the dinner menu! Everyone at the bar in the afternoon looked like they were enjoying their time and there was a mix of locals and tourists alike. What would you consider us if we just came in from Oahu? Either way, this is a must-try on your next trip to Maui.

    Bonnie S.

    Nice spot to grab lunch after the pineapple tour. We couldn't get a reservation so we decided to walk in. We did get seated right away around 1:30. We ordered the Ahi poke, crab pizza, fish and chips, teriyaki burger and chicken sandwich. Everyone liked their food but the crab pizza was most notable, it was so tasty and creamy. The poke was delicious and a good portion. Kalai our server was friendly and took good care of us. I loved the plantation look inside the restaurant and the bathrooms were super clean here.

    Porch before you walk inside
    Cortney Y.

    What a gem! My husband and I could not find Maui gold pineapples anywhere so what better place than the actual farm. So after we stocked up for our road to Hana trip and some extra at the hotel we walked a few steps to this cute General store to grab a snack. This is a full restaurant, not a store. They have window seating, a bar and seating in the back of the restaurant too. Super cute Hawaiian themed music. The menus had everything from appetizers to salads and fish and chips etc. I ordered a Chinese chicken salad and my husband got a Cobb salad. We were not greeted right away, stood at the hostess stand and people passed us by then a 3rd lady greeted us. She asked us if we had a reservation, which we did not, and she sat us right away, in the back. Our server came up right away and gave us a water carafe. The salads were big servings and were the best salads we ever had. They offered dessert but we were stuffed. Would highly recommend!!! And we will def be back.

    Crab pizza
    Jacqueline H.

    Beautiful venue, plates have a lovely presentation, food is fresh, BUT... service is average and so is the food taste. For the price, it is not worth a meal. Have a drink, maybe share an appy, and move on. 4 of us had supper, none were very satisfied. Literally hit 7-11 in Kahului for manapua and sui mai right after. Crab pizza was OK, but not brilliant. Canned crab and cream cheese spread, maybe goat cheese. Tasty but not rocket surgery, yet still the best thing we ordered. My brother ordered the poké bowl. Poké was nothing special, but the rice was served cold and thus somewhat hard, very off-putting. The chef's special chopped kale salad was a total fail. Maybe kale and pineapple don't mix well, the whole salad just tasted sour. The roasted beets offered some balance but overall the salad was overwhelmed by the clash of flavours. The radish and pickled onion were totally lost, muted by everything else. It was like they took a normal salad and threw a bunch of poorly ripened pineapple in there. Yuck. Service was not friendly, bordering on annoyed. Dropped off the bill without asking us if we were done or how we'd like to split the bill. A smile didn't even crack her face the whole time, despite automatic gratuity. No Aloha spirit here at all, even though most patrons are higher-spending Haole mainlanders. The cocktails are worth it, would recommend those but that's it. The Lemongrass Ginger Frost in particular was so refreshing, a burst of bright flavour, wonderful. Don't feel like you've missed out if you skip this place. Bit of a tourist trap.

    Seared Ahi and Poke bowl

    We stopped in at the general store after we did the Maui gold pineapple tour. Much to my surprise, this small general store served up some amazing food for lunch. The flavors were great and the place filled quickly with some locals. So you know it's good. We stayed at one of the resorts in Kaanapali and this place rocked them comparatively in culinary experience. Highly recommend if in the area or on the way to the airport. A bit off the main road but worth it!

    Alexis N.

    The ambiance is true Hawaiian and is wonderful! The server was very attentive and friendly. The food was very good also. We always stop by when on Maui and this trip was no exception. It was wonderful!

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    Kaleis Lunchbox

    4.2(103 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    I stopped by here earlier today with my father for dinner. We had been in Hawaii for about a week…read moreand had not yet eaten much local food, so I fired up Yelp and found Kalei's. This restaurant is located in a shopping center in Pukalani. The inside has a place to order along with a cooler and a display case full of baked goods. There is seating throughout the rest of the space with five four tops and bar seating for about seven more. For dinner on this evening I decided to go with the loco moco while my dad went with the Big Kahuna. The menu described mine as three hamburger patties smothered with house made brown gravy and topped with two eggs, and my dad's as a combo plate of mochiko chicken, hamburger steak, and Asian crusted ono. After placing our order they quoted us 15 to 20 minutes, so we sat at an empty table and waited. It only took about 10 minutes before our food was ready and we sat down to eat. As soon as my dad opened his meal I have to admit that I was jealous as it looked great. Thankfully my meal was absolutely amazing. The brown gravy was legit with a ton of flavor and I could not stop eating it. The burger patties were hot and seasoned well. The mac salad was also really good. My only complaint would be that the rice was a little sticky and made it hard to get everything out of the container. I was also able to try some of my dad's mochiko chicken and the breading had great flavor while the chicken inside was moist and juicy. My dad enjoyed everything on his plate as well, especially the ono. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. As a matter of fact, the next time my wife is on Maui with me this will be one of our first stops because that gravy was fantastic.

    Stopped by the Pukalani restaurant. Empty at 430p. When we walked in, there was no one behind the…read morecounter. For a second, we thought it was closed and that they forgot to lock the door. But everyone was there. They were behind a wall lol. Inside was clean and AC was cold. The staff was very nice and took our orders promptly. We ordered the crispy pork belly special and a breaded ono sandwich. My husband didn't care for the fish sandwich. He said the fish was bland and he didn't like the lettuce. After dissecting the sandwich, he ended up adding a little shoyu and thought it tasted better. The CPB was great. It comes with Mac salad, pickled onions, cherry tomatoes and a vinegar dipping sauce. I loved it. The only thing I'd change would be the size of the pieces of pork. Would be better if it was smaller (so it can fit in the sauce container). The portion was good for $19

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    Makawao Public House

    4.4(144 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    There was a bit of confusion with our reservation but the owner came over and apologized and…read moreexplained what had happened. Our server Brooklyn was awesome and gave us the perfect amount of attention. Our food was fabulous- best croutons ever in our Caesar salad. Loved the ahi bites Fish special rivals Mama's Smash burger excellent Every bite was delicious A lot of thought was put into every detail from the tables to the plates and the restrooms. Yes I'm gushing over this place.

    For our wedding anniversary dinner we chose to eat here because I had enjoyed it with friends a…read morecouple of times before. The evening started out very well. We arrived a little early for our reservation at a table in the back room, but were seated immediately and our server, Rocco, greeted us pretty quickly to take our orders. He was polite and attentive all through the appetizers and main course. We ordered the ceviche and mochiko ahi bites to start and Bangers and mash (substitute rice) and Kalo burger with regular fries for entrees. We opted for non-alcoholic drinks since I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and my husband can't drink. Everything was made to perfection and we were very pleased. Then we ordered dessert and the experience changed. We decided on the yuzu cheesecake and the chocolate torte with a scoop of ice cream. Then we waited and waited and waited. After about 1/2 hour of watching our server go from table to table, we flagged down the hostess and let her know our situation and asked for the desserts to go and the check. About 5 minutes later, Rocco shows up with our desserts on plates, without the check or an acknowledgement of the time we waited. It was such an unfortunate way to end an otherwise lovely evening together. At the very least, we could have gotten an apology. At the best, comping the desserts would have left a better taste in our mouths. We may or may not return next year for our anniversary celebration.

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    Espresso Mafia

    4.9(130 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    Espresso Mafia is just what I needed after flying into Maui for a quick pick me up…read more Located in Makawao, this cute coffee shop had such great reviews I knew I had to stop by and I wasnt disappointed. I ordered their iced MacNut latte, a vegan raspberry Pop-Tart and purchased some of their signature roasted coffee beans to take home The owner and I had a great chat and he took the time to recommend some other local foodie spots to try while I was in town If I wasn't staying in Kanapali, this place would have been my daily coffee spot during my vacation Definitely stop by and take the time to stop by the other cute shops and eateries on this street...you won't regret it!

    I stopped by here yesterday for my morning coffee. Whenever I go on vacation I try to hit up a new…read morecoffee shop every morning and on this morning I ended up heading over to Espresso Mafia. We were heading back from a sunrise at Haleakalā when I decided to check Yelp for good nearby coffee places and this popped up, so we headed on over. This coffee shop is on Baldwin Ave in Makawao and the inside is pretty large with lots of seating. They also have a display case with baked goods over by where you order. After looking over the menu I ultimately decided on one of their specials, a cherry vanilla latte, which I don't think I have seen before in a coffee. After only a couple of minute wait, I had my latte and was out the door. My coffee here ended up tasting really good, almost like a cherry vanilla ice cream. The cherry flavor came first and that was followed by the sweet vanilla. While I know the coffee was there, it got lost a bit with the cherry vanilla flavoring. Still, I enjoyed it. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. A cherry vanilla latte is a new combo for me, but I enjoyed it and only wish the espresso was a bit more pronounced.

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