okay so this was the best lunch i've had in maui…read more the sandwiches are just so amazing, the focaccia is fresh, the salad is fresh, everything just works perfectly! on top of that, our server was so incredibly friendly, she's the type of person who makes you excited to eat LOL i also had the fruit smoothie ($7 for 20 oz) & it was extremely tasty and flavorful. plus the shaded area makes it great to escape the heat! after this meal, i feel truly enlightened.

We're here again enjoying a wonderful lunch. This time I chose the Fish of the Day (half) sandwich…read morewhich was Ono on homemade Focaccia bread with Wasabi mayo, lettuce, tomato and sprouts with a small caesar salad. Delicious sandwich as always, fresh ingredients and fish was cooked perfectly. If you're looking for a fancy cafe, this isn't. It's just good food in an alley. The owner serves you, and she's always in a good mood. We'll definitely return when we're in Maui in the future.

We had a great night at Marlow in Upcountry Maui--this place is absolutely worth the drive…read more First tip: bring a jacket or sweater. It's cool up there, and it adds to the cozy, Upcountry vibe. Marlow is a lively spot with an open kitchen that makes the whole experience feel energetic and welcoming. Definitely make a reservation. We ran into a delay getting up the hill due to a downed utility pole and messaged through the OpenTable app. Eden, who was hosting that night (and we later learned also serves), immediately called us, walked us through the menu, and even got our order started so we wouldn't hold up service. She was incredibly knowledgeable and set the tone for the evening with genuine hospitality. At the bar, Jesse, our bartender, took great care of us. From the drink menu, he made an excellent Black Cherry Manhattan with Burning Chair bourbon, Cocchi di Torino, cherry, and Angostura bitters--smooth, balanced, and delivered tableside. We also enjoyed a bottle of Gamay wine, which paired beautifully with the food and rounded out the meal. For dinner: * Mafaldine Bolognese (Lopes Farm beef, gremolata, parm - dinner only) was rich and comforting. My wife loved it. * Steak Tagliata (horseradish crème fraîche, herb verde - dinner only) was cooked perfectly and full of flavor--my dad cleaned his plate. * I had the Funghi white pie with local mushrooms, mozzarella, garlic confit, and parmigiano, and it was outstanding--earthy, balanced, and satisfying. Dessert capped things off nicely, and by the end of the night we were happily full. A special shoutout to Kira, our server--kind, fun, and professional. It was neat finding out she's also a Maui High grad, from a different generation, but with that same local pride and warmth that makes dining in Hawaiʻi special. Big mahalo to the kitchen crew--you can feel the care and teamwork in every dish. Payment was easy using Toast, which we appreciated. All around, Marlow delivers thoughtful food, great cocktails, and genuine hospitality. It's wonderful to have a fun, lively, open-kitchen restaurant in Upcountry Maui. We'll absolutely be back.

Makawao, HI. I really liked this restaurant . We were…read moreseated without a reservation and the place was very busy. All the staff ladies were exceptionally friendly and helpful. This was about 6:00 pm for dinner. The vibe is casual but trendy. A buzz of activity was going on. Everything we tried was just bursting with flavors! We started out with the meatballs which were as good as grandma's, who made the best, of course. I would categorize them as "Memorable Meatballs". The sauce that came with them (2 of them) was perfect in every way. The chopped salad was large enough for three people and was fresh and delicious. The dressing was a great complimentary addition to the greens. The braised pork pizza was over the top good. Just the right amount of char on a sourdough crust and a sauce that was just full of flavor. The Lilikoi butter provided a bright spot on the tomato palate. This I believe, helps make this pizza unique. The prawns were large and you get six. They tasted great , soaked in chimichurri . They would be perfect with just a little less salt and a bit more garlic. Mushrooms in crème fraiche, just outstanding. Note that the emphasis is on the sauce, not the mushrooms. For dessert was the gelato with fennel pollen, honey, olive oil, and sea salt. This is an absolute must to try, it's divine. The Panna cotta is rich and silky, nicely done. There is a decorative crumble on top that adds a little crunch and gives the dish a good presentation. There are some sweet floral notes in the custard, most likely cardamom. The ginger fizz drink is very good with a nice ginger kick without tasting like ginger ale. A well constructed mocktail. The vibe in the morning is about a 180 degree turn about. There is no table service, not busy enough. Order at the counter. The cheerful night time ladies have been replaced by a solitary glum teen who is not happy and maybe don't even like the people she has to deal with in the morning. She is efficient though. Nevertheless, the quiche was great. Great flavor, great crust, interesting top glaze that was different from any I've seen. The latte featured the same topping of fennel pollen, etc. that was on the gelato last night. Pretty amazing version of a latte. My suggestion, to make it perfect, is to order it with an extra shot in a large ceramic cup. The bathroom here is clean and I never encountered a line.

I enjoyed the granola with coconut chia instead of vanilla yogurt. The bowl was generously filled…read morewith crunchy granola, fresh blueberries, strawberries and pineapple and coconut chia, which was lightly sweet with a hint of honey. Very delicious and filling. My significant other enjoyed french toast, which came with butter and maple syrup. Simple and ono! Food was served quickly. We ate in comfort, with a local community vibe. Families were enjoying their breakfast, talking and enjoying each other's company. Definitely a place to return to and sample all their menu offerings!

Always a must when we drive up country. The food is so good and incredibly fresh. They are very…read morekind and it's the cutest place.

There was a bit of confusion with our reservation but the owner came over and apologized and…read moreexplained what had happened. Our server Brooklyn was awesome and gave us the perfect amount of attention. Our food was fabulous- best croutons ever in our Caesar salad. Loved the ahi bites Fish special rivals Mama's Smash burger excellent Every bite was delicious A lot of thought was put into every detail from the tables to the plates and the restrooms. Yes I'm gushing over this place.

For our wedding anniversary dinner we chose to eat here because I had enjoyed it with friends a…read morecouple of times before. The evening started out very well. We arrived a little early for our reservation at a table in the back room, but were seated immediately and our server, Rocco, greeted us pretty quickly to take our orders. He was polite and attentive all through the appetizers and main course. We ordered the ceviche and mochiko ahi bites to start and Bangers and mash (substitute rice) and Kalo burger with regular fries for entrees. We opted for non-alcoholic drinks since I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and my husband can't drink. Everything was made to perfection and we were very pleased. Then we ordered dessert and the experience changed. We decided on the yuzu cheesecake and the chocolate torte with a scoop of ice cream. Then we waited and waited and waited. After about 1/2 hour of watching our server go from table to table, we flagged down the hostess and let her know our situation and asked for the desserts to go and the check. About 5 minutes later, Rocco shows up with our desserts on plates, without the check or an acknowledgement of the time we waited. It was such an unfortunate way to end an otherwise lovely evening together. At the very least, we could have gotten an apology. At the best, comping the desserts would have left a better taste in our mouths. We may or may not return next year for our anniversary celebration.

I stopped by here earlier today with my father for dinner. We had been in Hawaii for about a week…read moreand had not yet eaten much local food, so I fired up Yelp and found Kalei's. This restaurant is located in a shopping center in Pukalani. The inside has a place to order along with a cooler and a display case full of baked goods. There is seating throughout the rest of the space with five four tops and bar seating for about seven more. For dinner on this evening I decided to go with the loco moco while my dad went with the Big Kahuna. The menu described mine as three hamburger patties smothered with house made brown gravy and topped with two eggs, and my dad's as a combo plate of mochiko chicken, hamburger steak, and Asian crusted ono. After placing our order they quoted us 15 to 20 minutes, so we sat at an empty table and waited. It only took about 10 minutes before our food was ready and we sat down to eat. As soon as my dad opened his meal I have to admit that I was jealous as it looked great. Thankfully my meal was absolutely amazing. The brown gravy was legit with a ton of flavor and I could not stop eating it. The burger patties were hot and seasoned well. The mac salad was also really good. My only complaint would be that the rice was a little sticky and made it hard to get everything out of the container. I was also able to try some of my dad's mochiko chicken and the breading had great flavor while the chicken inside was moist and juicy. My dad enjoyed everything on his plate as well, especially the ono. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. As a matter of fact, the next time my wife is on Maui with me this will be one of our first stops because that gravy was fantastic.

We just finished the sunrise at Haleakala and wanted food before heading back. So glad we heard…read moreabout and found this place. Staff was very friendly and everything was great. I am glad they opened at 9am and served local Hawaiian food. Absolutely recommend this place if you are in Maui.

Pukalani, HI. This is just an awesome store that is able to…read morebring great fresh produce to a central point for sale. They also offer up some great canned items which are unique and special. Price point is up there but you are getting quality. The store is clean and well lit, and there is even a restroom outside the store that is clean and cared for. Very friendly people working here.

We stopped in here for some fresh veggies while we were at the upcountry farmers market. Everything…read morelooks so fresh. Great selection in such a small store. Check it out if you're in the area.

This place smelled great when we walked by so we came back for lunch. Service was friendly. Plate…read morelunches were good. I liked the pulled pork better than the beef brisket. Portion sizes are large. I couldn't finish it all. Good place to grab lunch if you're in Makawao.

If you're looking for an authentic local food experience, this place is a good example. It's a…read moresmall restaurant with an all female crew, at least it was on the day we went, and it was comfortable and clean. The ladies were singing along to the radio as they worked and the food we were served was exactly what we expected. We both chose mocos, me the Briskit and my husband the regular hamburger patties. While the eggs could have been cooked less, more easy instead of hard, the gravy was good and the meat tasty. And I loved the Potato Mac salad!

service was great, pizza was good, mozzarella sticks were amazing, and ceasar salad was incredible…read more need i say more? service was very friendly. highly recommend :p !! ps: we got the large pizzas so it was more than enough for a party of 5

We just did a quick take out for pizza. What a great crust ~ NY/NJ. Delicious Serpico special with…read morepepperoni, Italian sausage, onions and peppers. We ordered a medium, but it was Huge. This pizza was terrific. House salad with balsamic vinaigrette was fresh and generous. Staff was very friendly. Just glad we didn't eat it because it was Hot. With all the recent storms with surges and power outages, I suspect the AC was knocked out. We've eaten here on several occasions and always had tasty meals. Looking forward to our next meal there.

Kula, HI. This is a food truck parked in a cluster with…read moreseveral others. The setting has a carnival kind of vibe, both exciting and ominous. Well no bad guys ever showed up, and the hucksterism was pretty low key. The excitement was not to be had either but it was obvious that these trucks are feeding a lot of people. If they were only able to lower their prices even a little they could be feeding even more but I guess their overhead is probably pretty high even for a parked truck. Anyway I was expecting a bit lower price scale, but it is what it is. So .. For fifteen bucks plus tax and tips I got the seared salmon. The fish was nicely cooked, I enjoyed it. The vegetables were pretty meh but did help bring more of the sauce to the palate. Yes, the sauce was good, right on the verge of too much soy, but they did a good job keeping it balanced. The salmon portion size was small, but not insultingly tiny. Could have been a bit larger for the $15, the value is not there only if you compare to what you make at home, otherwise it's probably disappointedly normal. When you get your six inch diameter bowl you will see what I mean. The heap of rice made for good entertainment feeding the chickens. You're discouraged from feeding them so I just sat the bowl down behind the coffee guys trailer and watched them pig out. It is not exactly "Fast" food here, they are actually cooking the meal while you wait. I had my order in 12 minutes though, exactly how long she said it would take.

Very disappointed. Requested no tomatoes with the salmon, but to please add extra vegetables if…read morecan. The order taker said she would ask. Instead, got less vegetables than normal. Where's the broccoli, the carrots? It's many times hit or miss here when it comes to serving size. There was another time when we ordered extra vegetables and got less than a regular sized serving. I also feel that charging $4.00 for extra vegetables is extreme. I first gave 2 stars but changed to 3 because the food is really good.

Stumbled upon this place open on New Year's Day. Family owned and operated, offereng smash…read moreburgers, pizza, salads and sides of Wings, Fries. The staff was friendly and accommodating. No tables inside but several well maintained spots outside. The ingredients were fresh and the items came out quickly and piping hot. We took advantage of Happy Hour Special offering a Medium 2 toppings Pizza at $16. Well worth it!

I think the pizza is great for a local spot in Maui. It's close to my home in Makawao. The burgers…read moreare very good, not what I expected for smash burgers, however the toppings and buns were fresh. The staff was friendly even when I called over a pricing issue and had no problem explaining and answering questions. I feel like the prices are a tad high but also recognize that everything is getting more expensive. Their sauce and pizza is a little different than I like, but that doesn't mean it's bad! Even when the place is busy they remain pleasant and kind. Definitely will be back.