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Haliimaile General Store, Makawao, HI

Haliimaile General Store

4.8
4.8
5723 Reviews
$31 to $50
Hawaii Regional Cuisine

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2 people
11:00 pm
Booked 39 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
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, American, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:30 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • 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

  • 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
  • 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

What 5,723 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Hawaii Regional Cuisine

  • Maui

    Best Overall

  • Maui

    Best Food

  • Maui

    Best Service

  • Maui

    Hawaii Regional Cuisine

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.

5,723 Reviews
  1. Allison

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, great staff so friendly and great time with ohana
    Haliimaile General StoreResponded 1 day ago
    Mahalo for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the wonderful food, friendly staff, and quality time with your ohana. Creating memorable experiences is what we strive for, and we’re so glad we could be part of yours. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon! 🌺✨ Mahalo!

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  2. Bill

    Hawaii

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    What a great evening. We were greeted by the friendly hostess and shown to our table. Our server stopped by shortly and introduced himself, he informed us of the nightly specials. We are non-drinkers so no information on the drinks. Our food came out within a reasonable time and it was all amazing. The ribeye steak was perfect, the bone marrow butter was delicious. Mojo chicken was flavorful and moist. The paniolo ribs were excellent, just as I remembered. Desserts were equally delicious, pineapple upside down cake(add a scope of vanilla ice cream), banana cheesecake and the lilikoi creme brulee. A wonderful evening dining experience highly recommended. Ps If you have a person in your party with mobility issues they have a ramp access on the side of the building instead of the front stairs.
    Haliimaile General StoreResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for sharing such a detailed and glowing review of your dining experience! We're thrilled to hear that your evening was wonderful from start to finish, with friendly service, delicious food, and memorable desserts. It's great to know the ribeye steak, mojo chicken, and paniolo ribs hit the mark, and that the desserts were the perfect finish. We also appreciate you mentioning the ramp access—it’s helpful for guests to know we strive to accommodate everyone. Thank you for highly recommending us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another amazing evening soon! 🌟 Mahalo!

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  3. Jonathan

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Did not love the table in the back of the restaurant but the food was great as always. Server was very courteous and helpful. A favorite on the island.
    Haliimaile General StoreResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the food and the service. We understand that seating preferences can vary, and we appreciate you sharing your thoughts. We’ll do our best to accommodate your preferred seating on your next visit. Thank you for making us a favorite on the island—we look forward to welcoming you back soon! 🌺🍽️ Mahalo!

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  4. Anne

    Anchorage

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Some if the best tasting food I have had. Flavor combinations were exceptional. My taste buds did a dance!
    Haliimaile General StoreResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for the amazing feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that the flavors and combinations of the dishes made such an impression on you. It’s wonderful to know your taste buds were dancing! We can’t wait to welcome you back for more delicious moments. 🍽️💃✨ Mahalo!

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  5. Faith

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the Thanksgiving buffet here. The restaurant is charming. Everyone working was very welcoming and kind. The food was delicious and priced quite fairly. The staff was quick to clear plates and refill drinks. Thank you for making our Thanksgiving dinner special!
    Haliimaile General StoreResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We’re so glad you enjoyed the Thanksgiving buffet, the charming atmosphere, and the welcoming service. It’s great to hear that the food, along with the quick and attentive service, made your holiday special. We look forward to having you back next year and for many more memorable meals! 🦃🍽️🌟 Mahalo!

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  6. Gary

    Hawaii

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We go here every year for Thanksgiving, no place better on Maui. Great variety, very good food prep, excellent service, beautiful setting.
    Haliimaile General StoreResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for making us a part of your Thanksgiving tradition every year! We’re so honored to be your top choice on Maui. It’s wonderful to hear you enjoy the variety, food preparation, excellent service, and beautiful setting. We look forward to welcoming you back next year and every year after! 🦃🌺 Mahalo!

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  7. Melanie

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the service we receive there. Good food and great service! We usually sit in waiter Frank’s section and he’s always great, but we had a woman this time (forgot her name). She was sweet to our daughter and good help. Our usual waiter Frank saw us and came over to say hi too and checkin on us which was cool, even though he was in a different section. Love HM and will be back!
    Haliimaile General StoreResponded 1 day ago
    Mahalo for sharing your experience! It’s wonderful to hear that you consistently enjoy great food and exceptional service at Hali'imaile General Store. Frank’s dedication and friendly nature truly shine, and it’s heartwarming to know he stopped by to check in on you even while working in another section. We're glad our team, including your server this time, made your visit special, especially by being sweet to your daughter. We can't wait to welcome you back soon! 🌺

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  8. Cilla

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were impressed with the service as the restaurant was prepared with numerous employees. Wait help, servers, food runners were plentiful. All were friendly and courteous and appeared truly happy to be working on a holiday. It is a reflection of the owners and management of Haliimaile General Store Definitely a “we will return” restaurant for our family!!!! Of course the food was awesome too Mahalo
    Haliimaile General StoreResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you were impressed with the service and the dedication of our team, especially during the holiday. It truly means a lot to us that you noticed the effort put in by our staff, and we’re glad to hear that the food was awesome as well! We can’t wait to welcome you and your family back for another great experience. Mahalo for your support, and we look forward to seeing you again soon! 🌺🍽️✨ Mahalo!

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  9. shantika

    San Francisco

    41 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great service. incredibly noisy, The best fries ever !!! and the soggiest salad ever. So - a mixed plate on all levels. Not my go to for lunch .. what was the most wonderful was the romantic dining in the big back yard tent. Sadly the new owners don't keep it open for weekend dinners... too bad. You'll see me here again as soon as you do!!
    Haliimaile General StoreResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the great service and the fries – we agree, they’re a standout! We apologize that the noise and salad didn’t meet your expectations. Your comments are helpful as we continue to improve our dishes. It’s also wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the romantic ambiance in the back yard tent. We hope to see you back soon. Thank you again for your feedback and we look forward to welcoming you back! 🌿🍽️✨ Mahalo!

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  10. Laurie

    Las Vegas

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The menu is lovely and the service was great. We've always eaten in the back of the restaurant but this time sat in front --which was nice but different. The waitress alerted us that a party of 16 was coming in and the noise level might be more than we would wish. We had a fish appetizer that was really good and my food (green goddess chopped salad and pork belly bao buns) was excellent, but my companions both felt that their entree, while good, wasn't outstanding (macadamia nut crusted mahi mahi). The desserts (lilikoi creme brulee and banana cheesecake were terrific. We love the service and the food and will definitely return.
    Haliimaile General StoreResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the lovely menu, great service, and the fish appetizer, green goddess chopped salad, and pork belly bao buns. It’s also wonderful that you loved the desserts, especially the lilikoi crème brûlée and banana cheesecake! We truly appreciate your feedback on the macadamia nut-crusted mahi mahi, and we’ll share your thoughts with the kitchen to keep improving. We’re thrilled to hear that despite the noise, you had a great time, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic experience soon! 🌺🍽️ Mahalo!

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Haliimaile General Store is rated 4.8 stars by 5723 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:00 pm
Booked 39 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 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:30 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, 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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