Haliimaile General Store

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   Richard VIP

   Boise36 reviews

   4.0

   Dined today

   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.
   

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   David VIP

   Dallas31 reviews

   5.0

   Dined today

   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!
   

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   Fred

   Chicago6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 1 day 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
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Hawaii1 review

   5.0

   Dined 3 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 2 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 4 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 3 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

   Dallas31 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 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 3 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 5 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 3 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 5 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 3 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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   Tammy VIP

   Omaha6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Wonderful spot! Great food, all veggies locally sourced from Kula down the road. Service was timely, our waiter was a delight, very informative and fun personality. The whole staff was relaxed, they knew and liked working there Would highly recommend!! 5 stars🙂
   

   Haliimaile General StoreResponded 3 days ago

   Thank you for the fantastic review! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the locally sourced veggies, great food, and the service from our team. It's wonderful to know that our staff made your experience even more enjoyable. We truly appreciate your 5-star recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back soon! 😊🌿🍽️🌟 Mahalo!
   

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    mark VIP

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

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

    Food was outstanding as always. Ribs and chinese chicken sallad all great. Mushroom soup was excellent. Dale was a great server.
    

    Haliimaile General StoreResponded 3 days ago

    Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the ribs, Chinese chicken salad, and mushroom soup. Dale will be so happy to hear your kind words! We always strive to provide an outstanding experience, and we look forward to having you back for your next meal. 😊🌟 Mahalo!
    

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