Maui Dining Guide: Upcountry

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Upcountry Maui Restaurants

Makawao, Pukalani, Kula, Hāli‘imaile, Kēōkea, ʻUlupalakua

 

B=Breakfast BR=Brunch L=Lunch H=Happy Hour D=Dinner N=Dinner past 9 p.m. R=Reservation recommended
$=Average entrée under $15  $$=Under $25  $$$=Under $40  $$$$=$40+ =Gold & Silver 2022 ‘Aipono Restaurant Award winners ̄ =Live music!
Check the venue website for information. Phone numbers are area code 808.

 


UPCOUNTRY

 

CASANOVA ITALIAN RESTAURANT
1188 Makawao Ave., Makawao, 572-0220
Upscale Italian with fresh pasta, wood-fired pizzas and polished service. Italian. D, R, $$

 

GRANDMA’S COFFEE HOUSE
9232 Kula Hwy., Kēōkea, 878-2140
The eggs Benedict and baked goods made from scratch are worth the trek. For lunch, enjoy a hamburger with Swiss cheese and caramelized onions. Coffee Shop/Cafe. B, L, $-$$

 

KULA LODGE
12500 Haleakalā Hwy., Kula, 878-1535
Come for the beautiful views and manicured garden, and stay for a farm-to-table brunch and wood-fired pizzas. Now under 5 Palms management. American, Pacific Rim. B, L, D, $$$

 

KULAMALU FOOD TRUCK LOT
Kiopa‘a St., Pukalani, (next to Upcountry Longs)
An eclectic array of fare, including vegetarian, plate lunch, açai bowls, barbecue and more. Food Truck. $-$$

 

LA PROVENCE
3158 L. Kula Rd., Kula, 878-1313
Perfect croissants, fruit tarts, blueberry-mango scones and artisan bread baked fresh daily. Great coffee. Cash only. French/Bakery. B, L, (Weds-Sun), $

 

LUMERIA’S WOODEN CRATE
1813 Baldwin Ave., Makawao, 579-8877
Fresh, locally caught fish and healthy fare highlight a menu that changes daily. Produce grown on-site is the foundation for many dishes at this charming retreat. Pacific Rim. B, L, D, R, $$-$$$$

 

MARLOW
30 Kupaoa St., A104, Pukalani, 868-3366
Chef Jeff and Kaili Scheer know good food, and this family-owned restaurant serves wood-fired sourdough pizza, killer meatballs and rustic salads. Great wine menu, too! Italian. D, $-$$

 

MAUIWINE
14815 Pi‘ilani Hwy., ‘Ulupalakua, 878-6058
Enjoy wine tastings and light fare on the open-air lānai. Immaculate grounds surround the wine-tasting room. Winery. L, $-$$

 

POLLI’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
1202 Makawao Ave., Makawao, 575-7808
A Makawao cornerstone, this local watering hole is famous for its margaritas, Tex-Mex style fares and buzzy vibe. Mexican. L, D, $$

 

NUKA
780 Ha‘ikū Rd., Ha‘ikū, 575-2939
Izakaya food with flavor and style. Start with paper-thin fried gobo chips, then ‘ahi tataki with ponzu sauce. Creative lunch and dinner specials. Save room for black sesame or green-tea ice cream! Japanese. L, D, $$-$$$

 

O‘O FARM
651 Waipoli Rd., Kula. Call Pacific’o for reservations, 667-4341
Learn about gardening and coffee roasting. Enjoy a breakfast veggie frittata, bread from the wood-burning oven and fresh-roasted coffee. Lunch includes chicken/fish entrees, veggies and dessert. American. B, L, R, $$$$

 

SATORI
3655 Baldwin Ave., Makawao, 727-9638
Food truck serving healthy sushi hand rolls, ramen and inventive sushi specials. Cozy outdoor seating area in the heart of Makawao. Japanese. L, D, $$

 

ULUPALAKUA RANCH STORE & GRILL
14800 Pi‘ilani Hwy., ‘Ulupalakua, 878-2561
Deli fare, lamb burgers with tzatziki, and beef or grass-fed venison burgers. Plus, homestyle chili and rice, or kālua pork plate lunch. American. L, D, $