Haliimaile General Store

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   Ty

   Hawaii2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was great as usual. A way better value and experience than mamas fish house. Ive been eating at haliimaile general store since they opened and have never received anything less than great service. Its definitely upscale dining without overpricing. Eventhough ownership has changed over years the quality has continued . Will be coming back again an again. If youre not dining here then youre wasting your time and your money.
   

   Haliimaile General StoreResponded today

   Mahalo for your wonderful review! We’re honored to have been your go-to spot since the beginning and thrilled to hear that the service and quality have remained consistently excellent over the years. Your support and kind words mean so much to us! We can’t wait to welcome you back again and again for more unforgettable dining experiences. See you soon at Hali'imaile General Store! 🌺✨
   

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   jahndough VIP

   Dallas29 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Reservations for lunch had us seated on time. We ordered the crab pizza, bao buns and coconut fish curry. The crab pizza is little more than some cream cheese with tiny bits of crab melted onto a piece of naan bread. Not quite worth the $17 price tag. The bao buns were delicious but the buns, while perfectly puffy and pillowy, overwhelmed with their size, the ingredients inside. As an appetizer, a smaller bun (to fit the ingredients inside) would be far less noticeable. The curry was described as “not spicy” and it was exactly that…bland could have accompanied the description as well. The fish, in the curry, was overcooked and dry - even while swimming in the curry broth. Overall an average experience, nothing worth noting to the server at the time of dining, but our takeaway nonetheless. I would not be compelled to return other than to try the fried chicken sandwich - which we were told by others after our visit was “da bomb”….
   

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   Richard VIP

   Boise37 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   We dined here many years ago and thought it was a great experience. I guess we were disappointed when it didn’t deliver a similar experience. Yes, the food is still very good. Overall, though, the restaurant just felt disappointing. Even though the host and hostess were very welcoming, the rest of the evening felt rushed and rather impersonal. There was little to no engagement by the waiter. My companion ordered a drink and planned to order a glass of wine with dinner. He no sooner got his drink when the entrees arrived….within 10 minutes of ordering. At that point, the wine seemed largely unnecessary. The busser was attempting to remove plates before I had finished. We were out the door 40 minutes after we walked in. I don’t expect to hold a table the entire evening, but I do like a relaxed dining experience. The place was active that Wednesday evening, but certainly not slammed. There was no wait for s table. Would the pace have been less rushed if we had ordered more than entrees? I can’t answer that, but I know they lost a sale on a glass of wine due to the rushed presentation. The restaurant has changed ownership since we were last there, but any issues with that should have been resolved some time ago. At any rate, it’s doubtful we’ll return on future Maui visits.
   

   Haliimaile General StoreResponded today

   Thank you for sharing your honest feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your recent experience didn’t match your past visit. While we’re glad you found the food very good, we regret that the pacing of service felt rushed and impersonal. We strive to create a welcoming and enjoyable dining atmosphere, and it sounds like we missed the mark this time. Your input is truly valuable, and we’ll take it into account to improve our guest experience. If you’d like to share more details, please feel free to reach out—we’d love the opportunity to make things right. Mahalo for giving us another try, and we appreciate your thoughtful review. Mahalo.
   

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   David VIP

   Dallas32 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food !! Francesco the host is friendly and attentive to everyone there! Highly recommend going here!
   

   Haliimaile General StoreResponded 1 day ago

   Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed the great food and that Francesco made your experience even better with his friendly and attentive service. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Mahalo!
   

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   Fred

   Chicago6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Delicious, especially the napoleon sashimi appetizer, crab cake, and catch of the day entree. Flan disappointed
   

   Haliimaile General StoreResponded 1 day ago

   We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the Napoleon sashimi appetizer, crab cake, and catch of the day! Sorry to hear the flan didn't meet expectations—we appreciate your feedback and hope to impress you with dessert next time. Looking forward to your next visit! Mahalo!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Hawaii1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was exceptional. The staff was very cordial, and they all pitched in equally to ensure our experience was wonderful. The food was spectacular. We had the ribeye, the seafood curry, the macadamia nut crested mahi-mahi and dessert. We were all more than pleased with our meal. This is our third or fourth time experiencing the general store and it’s definitely our favorite restaurant . 
   

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   Haliimaile General StoreResponded 3 days ago

   Thank you for your continued support and for sharing such a glowing review! It’s wonderful to hear that everything—from the food to the exceptional teamwork of the staff—made your experience so memorable. The ribeye, seafood curry, and macadamia nut-crusted mahi-mahi all sound like fantastic choices! We’re honored to be your favorite restaurant and look forward to welcoming you back for many more delicious meals! Mahalo!
   

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   Elizabeth

   Hawaii4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Easy to find. Good food. Staff very pleasant Enjoyed the ambiance of the place
   

   Haliimaile General StoreResponded 4 days ago

   Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the food, ambiance, and the pleasant service. It's always great to hear that our guests had a positive experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! 😊🍽️🌟 Mahalo!
   

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   David VIP

   Dallas32 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Frank our waiter was excellent, friendly , helpful enjoyable to talk to etc. manager was there to always check on us. We look forward to going back in 4 days. It is great restaurant.
   

   Haliimaile General StoreResponded 4 days ago

   Thank you for the fantastic review! We're so glad you had a wonderful experience with Frank and the team. We truly appreciate your kind words and are thrilled that you’re looking forward to your next visit. We can’t wait to welcome you back in just a few days for another great meal! 😊🍽️🌟 Mahalo!
   

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   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Seattle3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Hands down, our favorite restaurant on Maui. Superb food; superb staff. You can’t go wrong for lunch or dinner.
   

   Haliimaile General StoreResponded 4 days ago

   Thank you so much for the incredible review! We're honored to be your favorite restaurant on Maui. It means the world to us to hear that both the food and staff made such a positive impression. We look forward to welcoming you back for many more memorable meals—whether it's lunch or dinner! 😊🍽️🌟 Mahalo!
   

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    OpenTable Diner VIP

    Houston12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Celebrated my birthday dinner. Food and service were both excellent. The noise level was high but expected on a Friday night. Crab pizza and poke appetizers were wonderful. All the entrees we had were great including ahi over udon noodles, Korean bbq braised beef, coconut seafood curry, and mahi-mahi dish. All topped off with a birthday ice cream and cookie. The rest had upside down pineapple cake. All were wonderful and a great experience.
    

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    Haliimaile General StoreResponded 4 days ago

    Happy belated birthday, and thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed your birthday dinner and that the food and service were excellent. The crab pizza, poke appetizers, and the variety of entrees sound like a fantastic spread, and we’re happy you enjoyed the birthday desserts too! We appreciate your feedback about the noise level, and we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again for another great celebration. 🎉🎂🍽️ Mahalo!
    

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