Hawaiian Restaurants near Makawao, HI

“Great place. The bartender Sara was on point. Definitely recommend.“

“This burger is a spiritual experience. I am addicted to the bacon cheddar cheeseburger. Add the hot peppers (they aren’t too hot, more like a delicious slightly spicy pickle). The owner is really sweet and the food is both delicious and great price with a pretty wide menu. But trust me and please try the burger it’s honestly ridiculous it’s so good. A good selection of alcohol also.“

“Loved Waikomo Shave Ice. Beautiful patio. Shave ice was delicious. Even met a few locals. 🦎🩷🍧“

“Holy Moly! We just had one of the best meals of our lives. The MahiMahi dish with mango, spinach and macadamia nut crust blew us right out of the water. You’d expect a dish with this much flair and sophistication to be served at a Michelin star place. But with a cozy atmosphere and casual setup, we felt completely relaxed and at ease while enjoying this extraordinary fine dining.“

“Great food, fantastic atmosphere, fabulous staff“

“Four stars based on one dish called chicken hekka and the service. Number one, she offered free sample, unsolicitedly. This got me to try it and it was yum! The dish had a sweetness to it, sort of like teriyaki but not teriyaki, glass noodles, rice, and veggies. Very good overall.“

“Best shaved ice I have ever had! Loved the coconut ice cream at the bottom ❤️“

“Stopped here based on so many solid reviews and it didn’t disappoint. The service was very fast and friendly. The portions were very large. Reasonably priced. And the Kalua pork was delicious! It’s a very small place in the corner of a strip mall kind of hard to see but well worth locating!

Dietary restrictions: They were helpful navigation the menu with a gluten sensitivity.“

“Great plate lunch crispy salads everything I have been there. Disappointed in the burgers and eggs on the loco moco. different crew on different days.“

“Huge portions for Meat & Melts BBQ. Philly cheese steak. Cooked well and fast. It was bigger than my hands. Friendly staff. I wanted a little more spice or seasoning, but it was still good. My husband liked mine better than his smaller gyro. Mine also came with crispy fries that were good. Try it!“

“My family of 6 loved the food. We had the mochicko chicken, garlic noodles, garlic shrimp and spicy chicken sandwich. Big portions. It’ll be lunch for me tomorrow. I would definitely go back again. The staff were polite and sounded like they were having a great time in the kitchen.“

“I’m so glad that we made a lunch reservation at Mama’s Fish House. The gardens and views are gorgeous, the valet was friendly and helpful, our waiter was informative, helpful and patient. Our whole family agreed this was the best meal we ate in Hawaii. I love seafood and eat it often, but this was the most delicious dish I’ve ever had. I had the Hawaiian Kanpachi with Crab & Lobster in a Macadamia Nut Crust and my husband had the Mahi Mahi and Ahi Curry. We were dinning with two children 12 & 9, the restaurant offered a few children’s options (baked Mahi, breaded Mahi and pulled pork- as they explained it there is a daily children’s menu provided and given by your server). Our picky, non-fisher eat enjoyed a lunch of virgin lava flow, vanilla ice cream and strawberry off the dessert menu and fresh baked bread. Our whole experience was fantastic and I’d highly recommend going.“

“This L&L location also has Chinese food. If you order the Chinese, you receive your food immediately. I ordered a combo plate (Hawaiian) with fried fish, fried shrimp, and BBQ chicken. The service was extremely slow. The food was OK, although the shrimp was overdone. The mac salad was very good. It was in a "food court," which was below average.“

“Outstanding restaurant that many locals frequent. Owner recognized my accent as a Canadian tourist and we shot the breeze for a few minutes of his busy day. Large portions and good prices make it a hard to pass up. Already tried the location in Kahului, but this same meal better prepared and less salty. Mahalo ??“

“My daughter and I found this place in 2017 while driving around. Couldn’t stop thinking about it. The location changed but she found Chewy. As far as I’m concerned it’s the best food on the island. Try the chicken…you will want more!“

“The seasoning on the fish n chips was delicious! Service is fast and staff is great! I had cod fish n chips and my husband had Ono grilled fish tacos with sliced cabbage and sauce was amazing“

“We went to a local place for lunch that had great reviews and were very disappointed. Came across this amazing food truck and randomly ordered a few things……ended up coming back not even an hour later to order more. Great portions, food was so good! Made to order and so yummy! The wasabi cream sauce is 🤤🤤🤤 Give this truck a try! Best meal on Maui after a week of trying different local spots!“

“They’re great. Fast friendly“

“Best tuna in Maui!! Better than all the expensive restaurants combined!! We’ve eaten here twice.“

“Loved their garlic shrimps. Side salad, taro mush potatoes, curry taste rice, and sauce were also good. It was a perfect size for me, but my husband said he wished for bigger portions. Shrimps didn't smell at all, so they must be pretty fresh. Eating area had a small covered area, so it was hot and windy.“

“This is a food truck that is located on the Target side of the Lowe's parking lot.
Aunty at the window was pleasant and friendly, food was ready quicker than expected. Truck plays Hawaiian reggae music. You're given a ticket with your order number on it and it is announced by Aunty when you're a food is ready.
Had the ribeye and garlic ahi katsu combo plate, $21. The ahi katsu is not a traditional katsu with panko breading. It's a bit hard fried crust and fish is fully cooked with a garlic mayo and a garlic reduction poured over it. I prefer the seared foodiecocket ahikatsu I've had elsewhere. No seasoning on the actual fish or in the coating, only in the sauce and the garlic reduction. The ribeye is chopped up into small pieces with I would say a good amount of fat left on that keeps the rest of the cut flavorful. Nice amount of seasoning that could have been better dispersed but that's just personal preference. The layer of rice under the ahi and the ribeye is there just to catch the juices so it doesn't all soak through the recyclable plate but still very good and yummy. Salad is just young greens mix with dressing and a scoop of rice.

Parking: Located in the large Lowe's parking lot on the Target side“

“Spicy food is a challenge to find on Maui. Not here at ATF! They offer customizable heat from 1 to 10. I ordered level 10 Green Curry w Tofu and did have to assure them that I was looking for Thai heat; runny nose & watering eyes and that I’m not just some dumb white guy with too much bravado. This was one of the spiciest dishes I’ve had on Maui and yet the flavor of the curry was very present and super enjoyable! Still, I’m going to see if they’ll push to 11 or 12 level on my next order. Their Thai Iced Tea is really good too.“

“We ordered two breakfast sandwiches, one Spam, egg, and cheese, and the other Portuguese saugage(linguica), egg, and cheese. They both had great flavor, and were a decent portion, for a good price! The two sandwiches cost us less than one cost at a different breakfast spot we went to previously. The restaurant itself isn't very updated, but don't let that fool you!“

“Amazing food! There is almost always a line but totally worth the wait.“

“We stopped by recently while visiting the island and I am forever obsessed! The Hawaiian muffin and bread was amazing! I also love the bacon, egg and cheese stuffed roll! I definitely should have bought more goodies to bring back to Texas!“

“Overindulged! The joyful experience of our 36th anniversary dinner will be one that we’ll be chasing over and over again! We were overindulged from the moment we sat down at the table with the most beautiful view, surrounded by soothing live music. The care and concern from each and every staff member was evident, making sure that the best possible bottle of wine for our meal was chosen, that our water glass was never too empty, that each plate delivered was well executed and well presented and explained, when done each time dishes were taken away quickly, the pacing of the meal was well done, just everything and everything! Perfection! And a special note to Sasha- we already noted during our meal service- the finesse and skill you brought to the level of service was just outstanding! Kudos to you and to the team that supports you in making sure that each of your tables gets the attention that they deserve! To say that our anniversary dinner was memorable is truly an understatement! It will be that feeling of being so well taken care of and that every orchestrated element enhanced our celebration will be what brings us back over and over again. We already are making plans to come back and I know we will be coming back over and over again! With our deepest appreciation! …and then the food! Truly the best farm to table experience on Maui! From the amuse buche course(s!) that wet our appetite for more goodies to come. The locally sourced ingredients shined with their freshness and the finesse in which they were presented. Two highlights were the Maui onion soup presented with the perfect amount of cheese and puffed pastry topping- just perfectly seasoned. And then the Haleakala filet mignon, once again perfectly cooked and perfectly seasoned and topped with compound butter that was melted at table side with rosemary. (It feels like we are saying perfect too much! But we do mean it!) Then to end the evening celebration with our chocolate lava cake surrounded by white and milk chocolate fondue with banana bread and fresh fruits was simply scrumptious! Chef Junior Ulep, Mahalo for our special night, with our deepest grateful hearts, we appreciate your mana and the joyfulness in which you have chosen to feed us and our fellow patrons at Kula Lodge Restaurant!“

“Overindulged! The joyful experience of our 36th anniversary dinner will be one that we’ll be chasing over and over again! We were overindulged from the moment we sat down at the table with the most beautiful view, surrounded by soothing live music. The care and concern from each and every staff member was evident, making sure that the best possible bottle of wine for our meal was chosen, that our water glass was never too empty, that each plate delivered was well executed and well presented and explained, when done each time dishes were taken away quickly, the pacing of the meal was well done, just everything and everything! Perfection! And a special note to Sasha- we already noted during our meal service- the finesse and skill you brought to the level of service was just outstanding! Kudos to you and to the team that supports you in making sure that each of your tables gets the attention that they deserve! To say that our anniversary dinner was memorable is truly an understatement! It will be that feeling of being so well taken care of and that every orchestrated element enhanced our celebration will be what brings us back over and over again. We already are making plans to come back and I know we will be coming back over and over again! With our deepest appreciation! …and then the food! Truly the best farm to table experience on Maui! From the amuse buche course(s!) that wet our appetite for more goodies to come. The locally sourced ingredients shined with their freshness and the finesse in which they were presented. Two highlights were the Maui onion soup presented with the perfect amount of cheese and puffed pastry topping- just perfectly seasoned. And then the Haleakala filet mignon, once again perfectly cooked and perfectly seasoned and topped with compound butter that was melted at table side with rosemary. (It feels like we are saying perfect too much! But we do mean it!) Then to end the evening celebration with our chocolate lava cake surrounded by white and milk chocolate fondue with banana bread and fresh fruits was simply scrumptious! Chef Junior Ulep, Mahalo for our special night, with our deepest grateful hearts, we appreciate your mana and the joyfulness in which you have chosen to feed us and our fellow patrons at Kula Lodge Restaurant!“

“Amazing food! There is almost always a line but totally worth the wait.“