Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in Upcountry

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSeafoodJapaneseFusion / EclecticOrganic

Regions

Maui

Areas

KiheiMakawaoPaiaUpcountryWailea

Top Rated

CharmingGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for craft beerGreat for fine winesGreat for happy hour

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeaway only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

12 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Kula Lodge & Restaurant, Inc. restaurant

1. Kula Lodge & Restaurant, Inc.

4.6

Exceptional(1144)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Upcountry

Booked 28 times today

For many years, the Kula Lodge has been a favorite for both visitors and Kama'aina alike for delicious cuisine and breathtaking views of Maui. Perched high on the slopes of Haleakala with a 180 degree view of Maui, the Kula Lodge and Restaurant is a comfortable and homey place to relax, especially on your way down from the sunrise or sunset at the crater. It is situated on 4 lovely acres and not only has a stunning botanical garden, it has the only full-service bar and live music in Kula, along with a wine cave/private dining room for special dinners/events.The restaurant seats up to 160 guests, making it ideal for weddings and special events. The Kula Lodge outdoor Garden Terrace features a brick wood-burning pizza oven and an open view of south, central and the Maui mountains. The sunset views are absolutely phenomenal! Kula Lodge & Restaurant is open 7 days a week for Brunch, Happy Hour and Dinner. There is also a retail shop and 5 hotel rooms on property. Call for more info!

A photo of Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea restaurant

2. Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea

4.7

Exceptional(10652)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Wailea

Booked 151 times today

Aloha, we are open daily from 11:00am to 10:00pm, with our last seating available at 9:45pm. We accept reservations & reserve a large amount of space for walk-ins. If your desired reservation is not available, please join our waitlist in person daily. Happy Hour is available daily from 3:30pm-5:00pm (excluding select holidays). Our chef driven concept is led by the classically trained, award winning chef, Peter Merriman. Peter is a culinary pioneer and one of the founders of Hawaii Regional Cuisine. He has always been inspired by the people and products around him and this spirit has lead the movement to look at food in Hawaii in a new light. Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman embraces this passion! Each item on the menu demonstrates our commitment to craft and showcases high quality, socially conscious ingredients, creative preparations, and perfect execution.

3. Morimoto - Maui

4.5

Awesome(4927)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Wailea

Booked 41 times today

Morimoto Maui's contemporary Japanese menu infuses traditional dishes with Western ingredients and preparation techniques. Chef Morimotos seasonal and ever-changing selection of raw fish preparations will feature the freshest seafood available as well as locally grown fruits and vegetables from supporting farmers.

A photo of Haliimaile General Store restaurant

4. Haliimaile General Store

4.7

Exceptional(5967)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Makawao

Booked 56 times today

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.

5. MATTEO'S OSTERIA

4.8

Exceptional(4698)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Wailea

Booked 61 times today

Matteo’s Osteria is Italian Soulfood in the heart of Wailea located at The Wailea Town Center. As the 2016 ‘Aipono Award winner for Best Italian Food on Maui, 2020 & 2022 Aipono Silver Award Best Italian we invite you to savor our locally-sourced ingredients, fresh-made pastas, local caught fish and scrumptious entrées. Our traditional style comes from the influence of award-winning Best Chef on Maui, Matteo Mistura, born and raised in Liguria, Italy. If you enjoy a truly unique family-style dining experience, we ask you to come for our friendly, attentive staff and tour the world through a bottle of wine from our extensive wine list and regional cuisine. Grazie mille!

A photo of Spoon and Key Market restaurant

6. Spoon and Key Market

4.9

Exceptional(95)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Wailea

Booked 8 times today

On Wednesdays and Thursdays, we pause our lunch service at 4pm and resume at 4:30pm for sunset service. Both reservations and walk-ins are welcome. On Fridays and Saturdays, the dining room closes at 3pm and dinner reservations begin at 5:30pm

A photo of The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea restaurant

7. The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea

4.6

Exceptional(2740)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Wailea

Booked 11 times today

Hawaii’s first and only Relais & Châteaux restaurant, The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea offers a 'culinary casual' experience with creative island-to-table cuisine. Menus are created around what is readily available from Maui’s farms and fisherman ensuring that each dish is prepared using only the finest local, seasonal and artisanal products; including those grown in the restaurant’s own orchard.From its perch on the hillside above South Maui's Wailea resort area, the restaurant offers sweeping panoramic ocean views from the upper lanai and intimate dining under the stars in the garden. Voted one of OpenTable's Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in the US, and Top 10 Restaurants in Hawaii.

8. The Wooden Crate

4.6

Exceptional(154)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Organic • Upcountry

The Wooden Crate is a bridge between Farmer and Chef. This connection point evokes inspiration, knowledge and artistic expression while honoring the foundation of food production and local sustainability.We welcome you to join us for dinner at our beautiful upcountry retreat property. We are the perfect setting for intimate celebrations and those looking for locally grown, wholesome fare. For dinner, we have two seatings, 6:30pm and 7:00pm, Tuesday through Saturday. Please note that we occasionally close to provide full meal service to educational retreat groups staying at Lumeria Maui. Please make reservations for dinner at least 24 hrs in advance or give us a call before you swing by!

9. Maui Thai Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(944)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Thai • Kihei

Booked 10 times today

Brilliantly innovative Thai cooking on the world's favorite island! Chef Prakong brings her artisan's skills to Maui Thai Bistro, a contemporary (and kitsch-free) Thai restaurant in South Maui. Brilliant lunch fare includes exotic tomyum fried rice, kao mun gai (chicken rice w tangy sauce), kiawe-smoked ribeye fried rice, drunken rice noodles, a truly authentic padthai, and much much more. Dinner features Prakong's artisanal homemade curries with a modern island twist, including to-die-for dishes as macnut short ribs panang, seared ahi choochee, pineapple kua curry, and plenty more.

10. Island Fresh Café

4.3

Awesome(17)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • Paia

Booked 2 times today

Aloha and welcome to the Island Fresh Cafe.Open daily for Breakfast and Lunch 7am - 2pm. Sushi and Poke by Chef Seto is Saturday - Sunday and Tuesday - Thursday 11am - 6pm. Enjoy a variety of options including Eggs Benedicts, Banana Bread French Toast, Loco Moco, Pancakes, Omelettes, Acai Bowls and Smoothies, fresh drinking coconuts and so much more. Lunch features Hawaiian plate lunches, fish sandwiches and burgers, seafood tacos, and more. You can choose seating from our island-style outdoor seating or indoor seating. Located at the historic old Paia train station!

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