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Haliimaile General Store, Makawao, HI

Haliimaile General Store

4.7
4.7
5969 Reviews
$31 to $50
Hawaii Regional Cuisine

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2 people
19:00
Booked 51 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • 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 Haliā€™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 Haliā€™imaile is a must-see for anyone visiting Maui. Join us for a taste of the islandā€™s finest cuisine and an opportunity to uncover a piece of Mauiā€™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.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, American, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 amā€“2:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:30 pmā€“5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pmā€“8:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is next to the restaurant. Additional parking is directly across the street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Rheyden Lagazo

Experiences

  • Paniolo Dinner - 21+ Only - April

    US$60.00 per person

    Prepaid

    10 Apr 2025 only
    18:00
    Adults Only ā€“ 21+ Join us for an unforgettable Upcountry evening featuring a delicious Paniolo buffet and live music! Seating starts at 6:00 PM, the buffet will open at 6:30 PM, and the night will heat up with dancing after dinner. Enjoy our drink specials, including a Tamarind Whiskey Sour ā€“ a crowd favorite! Please note: The live band will keep the energy high during the dancing portion, so the music may be loud due to the intimate venue. We can't wait to see you there!
    Paniolo Dinner - 21+ Only - April photo
  • Chefs Tastings - April

    US$30.00 per person

    Prepaid

    25 Apr 2025 only
    13:00
    Let your inner food critic out with our Dinner Tasting Events! This is your opportunity to experience culinary creativity at its peak and play a vital role in shaping our menu. Join us for a chance to connect with the chefs behind the dishes, including Head Chef Rheyden, and hear about the inspirations that fuel their creations. We need YOU to be the judge! Your insights on presentation, taste, and creativity will help decide which dishes make it to our special menu-and possibly earn a permanent place. Time: 1:00 PM Ā° Location: Haliā€™imaile General Store (hgsmaui.com) Spots are filling out fast!
    Chefs Tastings - April photo
  • Chefs Tastings March

    US$30.00 per person

    Prepaid

    28 Mar 2025 only
    13:00
    Let your inner food critic out with our Dinner Tasting Events! This is your opportunity to experience culinary creativity at its peak and play a vital role in shaping our menu. Join us for a chance to connect with the chefs behind the dishes, including Head Chef Rheyden, and hear about the inspirations that fuel their creations. We need YOU to be the judge! Your insights on presentation, taste, and creativity will help decide which dishes make it to our special menu-and possibly earn a permanent place. Time: 1:00 PM Ā° Location: Haliā€™imaile General Store (hgsmaui.com) Spots are filling out fast!
    Chefs Tastings March photo

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What 5,969 people are saying

Haliimaile General Store reviews from people whoā€™ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise ā€¢ Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Hawaii

    Hawaii Regional Cuisine

  • Maui

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Maui

    Hawaii Regional Cuisine

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Haliimaile General Store is a beloved dining destination on Maui, praised for its "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Guests consistently enjoy a "wonderful atmosphere," with standout dishes like the Sashimi Napoleon and Pork Bao. Known for its "delicious cocktails," this hidden gem remains a "must-visit" for locals and tourists alike.

5,969 Reviews
  1. Tom

    Milwaukee2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful lunch yesterday,amazing service & food šŸ˜ŠšŸ‘šŸ‘

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  2. Ty

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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 2 days ago
    Mahalo for your wonderful review! Weā€™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 canā€™t wait to welcome you back again and again for more unforgettable dining experiences. See you soon at Hali'imaile General Store! šŸŒŗāœØ

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  3. jahndough

    Dallas30 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days 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 ā€œnot spicyā€ and it was exactly thatā€¦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 ā€œda bombā€ā€¦.

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  4. Tony VIP

    New York City51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We booked for 6.30pm - arrived at 6.28pm and was told to wait at the bar. Table became available at 7.04pm. Please donā€™t take a specific time booking if you cannot honor it. We come here often ā€¦. and we drive 40 mins Food was simply outstanding once again. The country salad is the crispiest, freshest and most pleasant on the entire island. Bone-in pork chop was well prepared, tender and very, very tasty. Wine selection on the menu seemed a little limited. The bottle of Orin Swift was OK - but would have preferred a good Bordeaux

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  5. Richard VIP

    Boise37 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days 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 didnā€™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 arrivedā€¦.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 donā€™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 canā€™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, itā€™s doubtful weā€™ll return on future Maui visits.
    Haliimaile General StoreResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your honest feedback. Weā€™re sorry to hear that your recent experience didnā€™t match your past visit. While weā€™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 weā€™ll take it into account to improve our guest experience. If youā€™d like to share more details, please feel free to reach outā€”weā€™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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  6. David VIP

    Dallas32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days 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 3 days 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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  7. Fred

    Chicago6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 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 3 days 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 expectationsā€”we appreciate your feedback and hope to impress you with dessert next time. Looking forward to your next visit! Mahalo!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 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 itā€™s definitely our favorite restaurant . ļæ¼
    Haliimaile General StoreResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your continued support and for sharing such a glowing review! Itā€™s wonderful to hear that everythingā€”from the food to the exceptional teamwork of the staffā€”made your experience so memorable. The ribeye, seafood curry, and macadamia nut-crusted mahi-mahi all sound like fantastic choices! Weā€™re honored to be your favorite restaurant and look forward to welcoming you back for many more delicious meals! Mahalo!

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  9. Elizabeth

    Hawaii4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 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 6 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! šŸ˜ŠšŸ½ļøšŸŒŸ Mahalo!

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  10. David VIP

    Dallas32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 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 6 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 youā€™re looking forward to your next visit. We canā€™t wait to welcome you back in just a few days for another great meal! šŸ˜ŠšŸ½ļøšŸŒŸ Mahalo!

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Haliimaile General Store is rated 4.7 stars by 5969 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 51 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Haliimaile General Store

900 Haliimaile Road, Makawao, HI 96768

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, American, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 amā€“2:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:30 pmā€“5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pmā€“8:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is next to the restaurant. Additional parking is directly across the street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Rheyden Lagazo
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