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Haliimaile General Store, Makawao, HI

Haliimaile General Store

4.8
4.8
5758 Reviews
$31 to $50
Hawaiian Regional

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2 people
19:00
Booked 38 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Our famous restaurant in Upcountry is a must see for anyone visiting Maui!

As seen frequently on The Food Network.

Come and experience the renowned Hawaiian hospitality and aloha spirit of Maui at Hali’imaile General Store. With a hundred-year history and over three decades of providing delicious meals to both Upcountry Maui locals and visitors, our restaurant in Hali’imaile is a must-see for anyone visiting Maui. Join us for a taste of the island’s finest cuisine and an opportunity to uncover a piece of Maui’s rich history at our conveniently located restaurant near the town of Makawao and on the road to and from Haleakalā National Park.

Farm-to-table is not a new concept to us! Our restaurant has been promoting and featuring locally sourced produce, seafood, meats and products since 1988. Our dishes are a unique blend of fresh Hawaiian food, local Asian influences and modern preparations.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Hawaiian Regional, American, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–14:30 Happy Hour Daily 14:30–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–20:30
  • Phone number
    (808) 572-2666
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Beverly Gannon
  • Catering
    Please call Hali'imaile General Store at (808) 572-2666.
  • Private party facilities
    The Plantation Room buyout can accommodate 65 guests or the full restaurant buyout can accommodate 125 guests.
  • Area
    Makawao
  • Cross Street
    Haleakala Hwy/Baldwin
  • Parking details
    Parking is next to the restaurant. Additional parking is directly across the street.
  • Public transit
    Bus Stop across the street.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Christmas Buffet

    25 Dec 2024 only
    Join the Hali'imaile General Store Ohana for a Christmas Day Buffet. We will be serving an assortment of traditional and local dishes and there'll be something for everyone in the family. The price will be $85.00 for adults and $35.00 for keiki (tax and gratuity are additional). Please note that we will only be serving the buffet on this day and our regular menus will not be available. We look forward to spending this special day with you. Mele Kalikimaka!!!
    Christmas Buffet photo
  • Upcountry Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Join us at the iconic Hali'imaile General Store for Happy Hour in our bar and front lanai areas . We offer delicious food and drink specials daily from 2:30 - 4:30*. Food options include HGS favorites like our Crab Pizza and Upcountry Salad, as well as a delicious Herb Ricotta & Ceviche of the day. Wash it down with drink specials on select beer, wine and cocktails, including Wendy's champion Tai Mai. Don't forget to save room for our famous Pineapple Upside Down cake, featuring Maui Gold pineapples from right next door. *All Happy Hour food must be ordered no later than 4:30.
    Upcountry Happy Hour photo

What 5,758 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Hawaiian Regional

  • Maui

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Maui

    Hawaiian Regional

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Haliimaile General Store is a beloved Maui gem offering "outstanding cuisine and service" in a "charming atmosphere." Known for its "phenomenal" pineapple upside-down cake and "excellent" seafood dishes, the restaurant provides a diverse menu with generous portions. Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive" staff, making it a must-visit dining destination.

5,758 Reviews
  1. Bill

    Hawaii

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service. Ian did a wonderful job waiting on us. This is our second time this month to Haliimaile General Store. Highly recommend this restaurant for a special dining experience.
    Haliimaile General StoreResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your glowing review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed another special dining experience at Hali'imaile General Store this month. Ian will be thrilled to know his attentive service and recommendations, especially the Napoleon appetizer, made your evening memorable. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back again soon! 🌺✨ Mahalo!

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  2. Bethany

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the whole vibe of this place! It is beautiful and the food is delicious! Our server Dale has been there for years and he actually waited on us a year prior. He has personality plus which adds to the experience.
    Haliimaile General StoreResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled you love the vibe, beauty, and delicious food at our place. How fantastic that Dale added his signature personality to your experience again—he truly is a gem! We can’t wait to welcome you back for another memorable visit. 😊🍴 Mahalo!

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  3. Vanessa

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is such a nice spot for lunch after a morning of upcountry. It’s a beautiful place, the workers were very friendly and attentive, and the food was great. We will return.

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  4. Pam

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing ambiance. Great lunch and Dale the server was so happy helpful and informative
    Haliimaile General StoreResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed the amazing ambiance and had a great lunch. Dale will be so pleased to know his happy, helpful, and informative service added to your experience. We can't wait to welcome you back soon! 🌺😊 Mahalo!

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  5. Stephen

    Hawaii

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Worse value for the price. Don’t get me wrong the food is great if you want to spend $54 for a snack of a dinner. Let me give you some background! I have been a loyal weekly customer to this Restaurant for the last 15 years and always looked forward to our weekly dinners. Was friends with Bev the Founder personally and have always loved my time there until tonight. Thru the hardest of their downtimes we have been loyal customers because like many Restaurants on Maui the Maui Locals keep the doors open. I had 32 years in the Maui Foodservice industry and we know the value of finding balance with local clientele so during slow times you have steady business. Our weekly outings, we always spend and tip well but I can not support Hailiimaile General Store with this new menu. It’s sad because I love the staff and their service. They make you feel like family. I was embarrassed. Brought 4 of us to dinner. Myself and one of my guest ordered the fresh catch at $54.00 per plate. He literally ate his plate in 5 minutes because the portion looked like it was 2 oz of fish. My other guest that I took there last month had a big bowl of noodles and fish end of October versus tonight the dish was half the size but not half the price. I expect this kind of value with small portions at a high priced Maui Hotel. Hence we don’t eat at our Hotels because that’s the small portions and prices that chased us locals away. I can no longer recommend nor will I have dinner there again. The value is the worse I have experienced in a long time and the worse I have ever experienced Upcountry Maui. You should not pay over $400 Upcountry on Maui and go home feeling hungry. I feel so embarrassed to have taken my guest there.

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  6. Chris

    Salt Lake City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really good food! Little warm for me but not unpleasant. The signature cocktail (Mai tai?) was delicious and they called it a different name and it definitely wasn’t a traditional Mai tai. $180 for 6 of us seemed like a lot but also not unreasonable for Maui. Awesome place to stop for lunch after a pineapple tour across the street.
    Haliimaile General StoreResponded 3 days ago
    Mahalo for dining with us and for sharing your experience! We’re so glad you enjoyed the food and our unique take on the classic Mai Tai—it’s always fun to put our spin on a favorite. It sounds like you made the most of your day with the pineapple tour and lunch with us! We appreciate your feedback on pricing and value and are grateful for the opportunity to serve you. We hope to see you again on your next Maui adventure! 🌺🍍 Mahalo, again!

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  7. Chris

    VIP

    Charlotte

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were there for lunch and have gone several times. Excellent lunch or dinner spot. Very eclectic decorating with a cool Maui vibe. Great menu with tofu options. Excellent service.
    Haliimaile General StoreResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing to dine with us again! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your lunch and appreciate the eclectic Maui vibe we strive to create. It's wonderful to know that our menu, including the tofu options, and our service hit the mark for you. We look forward to welcoming you back for another excellent meal, whether it’s lunch or dinner. Mahalo for your support!

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  8. John

    San Diego

    72 reviews

    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Arguably the best cuisine on Maui - very good value indeed.
    Haliimaile General StoreResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words! We're honored to be considered among the best cuisine on Maui. Providing great value alongside exceptional food is what we strive for, and we're delighted you had such a positive experience. We hope to welcome you back soon! 🌺🍴 Mahalo!

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  9. Melinda

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Strange disappointing experience. Food was okay at best. Mai tai was excellent. Service was swift, way too swift. About twenty-five minutes after being served our food, the waiter asked if we’d like to see the dessert menu. I’d eaten half my food. We replied yes we’d like to consider dessert, but then a few minutes later the waiter came with the bill and tried to take my plate. I told him I wasn’t finished. Very weird. We felt churned.
    Haliimaile General StoreResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. While we’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the Mai Tai, we’re sorry to learn that the overall experience didn’t meet your expectations. It sounds like the pacing of your meal felt rushed, which is absolutely not the atmosphere we strive to create. We aim to provide attentive but unhurried service, and we’re sorry we missed the mark during your visit. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and will address it with our team to ensure future visits are more relaxed and enjoyable. We hope you’ll give us another opportunity to provide the experience you deserve. Mahalo! 🌺

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  10. Grace

    VIP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best meal I have at in Maui. The macadamia nut crusted Mahi Mahi with sweet potato mash and tropical fruit salsa was divine.
    Haliimaile General StoreResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the macadamia nut-crusted mahi-mahi—it’s definitely a favorite. The sweet potato mash and tropical fruit salsa are the perfect complements, and we're so glad you found it divine. We look forward to serving you again on your next visit to Maui! 🌴🐟✨ Mahalo!

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Haliimaile General Store is rated 4.8 stars by 5758 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 38 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Haliimaile General Store

900 Haliimaile Road, Makawao, HI 96768

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Haleakala Hwy/Baldwin
  • Area
    Makawao
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–14:30 Happy Hour Daily 14:30–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–20:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Hawaiian Regional, American, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is next to the restaurant. Additional parking is directly across the street.
  • Public transit
    Bus Stop across the street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Beverly Gannon
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (808) 572-2666
  • Catering
    Please call Hali'imaile General Store at (808) 572-2666.
  • Private party facilities
    The Plantation Room buyout can accommodate 65 guests or the full restaurant buyout can accommodate 125 guests.
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