Hawaiian Restaurants near Makawao, HI

“An outstanding birthday experience for my wife Susan. Heather guided us through the menu, reminding us of what we previously had. We opted for the mahi-mahi for Susan and the kalua pork enchilada pie for me. Both incredible. Heather then brought us their famous pineapple upside down cake with ice cream and candle singing HBD to her. I told them after it was spectacular and, believe me it was. Can’t wait to return here.“

“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.“

“Not enough good can be said about this place. Yes, it’s pricey. However, the service, atmosphere, food, and drink are top of their game. Server, Chip, was exceptional. Welcomed us when he came to the table with a sincere “Thank you so much for coming here today”. Apps, entree’s, desert. All amazing. And the views…. Just wow! This is a once in a lifetime experience that should not be missed! Make reservations months in advance. This is a popular destination.“

“This is the place, totally worth the walk!! I had the regular blueberry & pineapple with Mac nut ice cream, we also had a regular strawberry & blueberry with vanilla ice cream - both were amazing, best shave ice on Maui - go to this place you’ll be glad you did!!!“

“I enjoyed eating here so much. The BBQ is delicious. Everything we had was juicey filled with flavor and was not drenched in sauce to hide the quality of the cuts of meat or the chefs ability to man the grill. The food was so good we drove across the island to have it one more time on our last day in “

“Fantastic place! Love being able to order before being seated. Great food and atmosphere; had to go twice! Once for Breakfast, another for dinner. Had the pleasure of listening to local live music the night of our second visit. Must go when visiting Maui!“

“This was my kids’ favorite part of our Maui trip. Actual quotes: “100 times better than Kona ice.” (And they love Kona ice). “Can we come back here everyday?” (We tried a different place yesterday and came back to Peace, Love, Shave Ice the today). “Ok, let’s go on our hike, and then let’s come back here.” ?Only way to improve is to add more seating and shade.“

“Loved our meals from here. The Calamari was huge and the fish dishes were incredible. Also, offer vegan tofu options. It is outside a large food truck garden, but we took our food into the garden to eat, because it was beautiful in there too.“

“By far the best fish we had in town during our visit! We enjoyed the panko fried mahi mahi with the lemon dill sauce! We had this for lunch so I decided to share with my husband. It was perfect for lunch as we weren’t super hungry but wished we had more time to go back and get our own for dinner. Defiantly hit up this food truck if your looking for great fish with options for the whole family!“

“Best food we had in Maui!! We came back 5 times during our last several days here and we ordered several things to take with us on the plane. The food is incredible (we had the beef stew, chicken hekka, lau lau, and chili) and reminds you of home-cooked comfort meals. The people who own this truck are even more amazing than the food and we had such lovely conversations with them. We will be back for sure. Until next time!“

“Came here twice in a day. Absolutely fabulous food with reasonable price on the island. If you are on Maui, no matter where you are, you need to come here and try. No seats, no problem! Create your own dinning area either by the store, on the car dash or hood. Service super fast. Chefs are singing in the kitchen to the radio, and they are not showing it to the customer. I can only imagine how positive this team is.PS: if you tried Giovani garlic shrimp on Oahu, forget about that and order garlic shrimp here. I’ve already told Giovani their food is mediocre and overpriced, and one time business to tourists.“

“My husband and I were recommended this by multiple people while we were in Maui briefly and were so glad we went! The prices, compared to what we have been used to, we felt were reasonable. My husband had the Deep Fried spam Musubi and the Bento Box while I had the Garlic Chicken. We had a lot of food, I would recommend maybe ordering together if you don’t always eat big meals (like myself). The staff were nice too! It’s a small location and we spent maybe 45 minutes to eat here. If we have the opportunity to visit Maui again, we’d likely stop here!Parking: It’s a large lot with many stores, it’s not hard to find parking but it may not be very close especially because this location is in a corner“

“Amazing poke place. Try your poke bowl hurricane style. Very crowded during lunch but it’s worth the wait. Staff is very friendly and uncomplicated. I only wish they would not use disposable plates and cutlery for dining in… besides that: well deserved 5 stars.“

“Stopped here for lunch after a morning on the beach and we were not disappointed! We had the fried mahi, fried shrimp, teriyaki chicken, and the onion rings. All items were delicious and hearty! The staff was super friendly and welcoming. Make sure you stop here if you are in the Kihei area!“

“Katsu Shrimp served with Katsu Sauce and TarTar Sauce. Lovely Green Salad with julienne Carrots, halved Cherry Tomatoes and sliced Cucumbers served with Papaya Seed Dressing or one can skip the salad and get the Mac Salad instead plus one scoop White Rice. Very lovely atmosphere. Everyone is kind and always greets you with smiles. Quick service and within 15 minutes you got two plates to go. Can't beat Kalei's. Mahalo for my happy Opu! Always amazing... as Always“

“After a delayed connecting flight, we had no time to eat before getting on our next flight to Maui. We arrived at the Lowe's parking lot where this food truck was located. Took us some time to figure out where the food truck was parked considering how big this parking lot was.I got the ribeye steak and garlic shrimp, also comes with rice and a small salad. After surviving on pretzels, I ate the whole thing. It was delish. Great portion as well. Since there were no tables to sit at, we ate on the hood of our rental car.“

“After just arriving to Maui from a 7 hour flight, the food trucks were a welcoming site! It was great to have various choices. There were some that were not open but still plenty of options. We enjoyed dinner from the shrimp truck! Lots of various shrimp dishes with very good flavors!Wheelchair accessibility: The property is located on ground level close to parking. There is a lot of loose gravel used to keep the area groomed. There are picnic tables with attached seats, no wheelchair access. Lots of little curbs or to each food truck there is typically is a step or two onto a platform.“

“The food is consistently 5 star quality, however, there seems to be a high turn around with their wait staff and . . .To be completely honest, the misunderstanding was all mine. Food and service is outstanding. They're not very overpriced and they have a very well-rounded menu.“

“So good. I had the Pad Thai (3 stars-opened the sinuses). It was flavorful and the meat and veggies were tender. My husband had the Chicken Cashew Stir-fry (8 stars-had him reaching for the tissue box) and said it was delish. We both had Thai iced teas which were a perfect accompaniment to the spicy dishes. Highly recommend!“

“This place is one of our favorite parts of coming to Maui. We like to walk here on the beach in the morning to get breakfast. Excellent German specialties like homemade pretzels, tropical pastries like passion curd buns, and a nice selection of gluten free - banana bread, biscotti, and mochi are some of my faves.Convenient parking lot, friendly helpful service too.“

“This place is a tiny little Cafe in a strip mall, but the food is sooo good. We got omelettes with hash browns, they were huge, perfectly cooked, and diner style. Perfection. And the malasadas are made when you order them so they are hot and fresh and delicious.“

“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 ??“

“We had dinner at Kula Lodge, and I can’t recommend the filet mignon and ribeye enough. The truffle butter was perfect. If all veggies tasted the way they did with my dinner, I would eat a lot more veggies. The ahi and shrimp appetizers were so yummy, and I loved my Lilikoi cheesecake. Kula Lodge Restaurant has changed ownership a few times, and I’ve been a number of time through the years. My most recent dinner experience was my favorite.“

“Unbelievable. First of all, the setting is idyllic. Then you get inside and the service is incredible. Each person we spoke with from the hostess to the bartender, server and chef all spoke to us in detail about the drinks, food and preparation. Everyone seemed to have so much pride in their work and it truly comes through in the food and the experience. We were on the fence about making the 1 hour drive, but it was totally worth it!“