A ranch that feels like a real ranch. It's a beautiful and casual location for a heartwarming meal. There's a store that sells a variety of goods from Hawaiian shirts to nicknacks and sodas. And a delicious lunch menu. I had the Venison (medium) lunch with rice, greens, and a side of lemon vinaigrette. It was wonderful! Service was prompt and friendly. read more

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Cute little store in the middle of nowhere of upcountry with a grill, western cowboy apparel. They also have Home of Maui cattle company, all natural beef. You can hear the cows on the hillside. read more

Ulupalakua Ranch Store & Grill - American Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

Perfect off the beaten path place to grab lunch. We both got a beef burger and you can taste that it's truly fresh meat. We split the Kalbi ribs and they were delicious! read more

Ulupalakua Ranch Store & Grill - Maui Cattle Co Beef Burger Kalbi Ribs, Chili Miso Sauce - American Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

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We like to drive out here on my days off because they have some great burgers and we like to support local business. The burgers are so good because they are fresh raised on Maui. The elk is a little leaner but honestly if you didn't tell most people would not know the difference between the two. If you want a less greasy option or a leaner option or if you just like to try different things I would definetly say try the elk or the venison. I like all of them but I would have to say the beef burger is my favorite. The Salad was very good and if you want you can just get the burger with a sal with no bun that is an option on the menu. The service is always good out side and at the front register Sometimes the lady in the deli area seems to be annoyed. Not always but at times. The decor is great and one of the reasons I like to drive out there. I feel like it is one of the few places on Maui that is still a lot like it used to be. I like the carved cowboys out front it reminds me of when I was a kid and my uncle worked for Haleakala ranch and I grew up Upcountry so it just brings back memories. I love this time of the year because of all the Monarch Butterflies in the trees outside. So you can see them while you're eating one of the many things that make Maui special. Definitely stop by especially if you are doing the winery tour. Just remember it's not fast food. It is the closest some people will ever get to fresh food so enjoy it. It is what it is really supposed to taste like delicious and fresh. I will definetly be going back we love the cheese burgers. read more

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Okay, okay, five stars might be a bit of a stretch, but for where they're located, upcountry in Kula, and what they serve I have to give 'em a great rating! The grill here came highly recommended by some locals we spoke with. The motif is kind of a cowboy, old western theme. The grill's menu reflects this, although the meals are somewhat of a fusion between cowpoke food and Hawaiian bbq. We ordered a variety of items for lunch. Kalbi ribs with rice and mac salad, I had a venison burger steak with gravy served alongside potato wedges and mac salad, we also ordered a hamburger and hot dog (actually a linguica dog). The food was impressive, to say the least. The cooking takes place on the porch outside the storefront where tables and benches are located. Everything was really good. The store offers a wide range of items from sodas, teas, and other beverages to souvenirs and just steps away you order food from the grill. All the staff were friendly and helpful. I will definitely plan to return next time I make it to Kula. read more

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Stopped here before our MauiWine tasting, which is across the street. Ordered inside the shop, then picked up food outside and ate at one of their picnic tables. Enjoyed their beef and lamb burgers. Thought their mac salad could've used more seasoning though. read more

We always stop in The Old Ulupalakua Ranch Store when going wine tasting at Maui Wine, which is across the street. We've ordered food here before, but this time we just browsed. They sell snacks and food; clothes; bath and body products; hats, jewelry, children's toys, books, and puzzles; and more. read more

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Views, decor, merchandise selection Option to buy fresh meat in cooler! Loco moco the bomb ! read more

Nice outdoor seating area and the service was efficient and friendly. choices for the burgers are unique. I had lamb and my partner had elk. They could definitely use better tomatoes. It was a bit of an adventure for lunch. It was worth it. We saw some bikers who were driving around the island stop. The store has a reasonably good selection of stuff. They also had some pies which I didn't sample. read more

For farm-raised, excellent quality meat, visiting Ulupalakua Ranch is a must. Reaching the area requires a bit of a long but scenic drive into the farm country in the south side of Maui. When you arrive, you can really appreciate the beautiful views. It goes without saying that the quality of the meat the restaurant serves here is very high. They offer venison, lamb, elk, and beef, and also have a taro patty option for vegetarian/vegan diets. They are well known for their burgers, but they also offer the meats in the form of hamburger steak plate lunches. I ordered the beef burger medium with bleu cheese, since they had a special running that week. My boyfriend ordered the lamb burger and topped it with portuguese sausage. My patty was slightly overcooked and was served closer to medium well/well-done, but my main issue was that the burger accoutrements don't do the burger any justice. If the burger bun had been slightly buttered and warmed, it would have made the eating experience even better. The lettuce/tomatoes/onion took away from my enjoyment as well, and at this point I wished I had gone for the hamburger steak plate lunch instead. Meanwhile, my bf thought his lamb burger was great, but wished he didn't top his burger with the portuguese sausage, as the flavor of the lamb was overpowered by the sausage. The ranch wasn't tourable, but exploring the store and the immediate surrounding area was a lot of fun- there are lots of cute little statues and souvenirs to find here. They only have a port-a-potty here, so I highly recommend paying their neighbors at MauiWine a visit just down the street for a wine flight and a pristine bathroom experience during your visit. read more

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They have the best burgers on the island! We come up country specifically for them every time we are here! The employees are super helpful and friendly and they have a ton of knowledge about the ranch. Come here if you're up this way, you won't be sorry! read more

We came for the burgers... they are so good! Grilled to order and loaded with onion, tomatoes, and lettuce, with pickles on the side. Add your own condiments. There's plenty of outdoor seating, and a lovely country setting. The store itself offers plenty of interesting things for visitors and residents, such as t-shirts, signs, hats, leather goods, food items, beverages. Step back in time and experience a real old country store when you're driving around upcountry. read more

Ulupalakua Ranch Store & Grill - Inside the lamb burger... - American Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

Nice setting, service with a smile, but the patties are a bit on the skinny side which made my venison burger dry. Pro tip: don't get the kimchee on your burger. The flies go crazy for it!!! read more

Must return for their burgers, South Maui The store is not well lit inside. My only regret while visiting this store was not being able to dine here and try their lamb, beef or their famous elk burgers. We had just finished lunch at another restaurant and were still full. The Grill is towards the back of the gift shop and I didn't go further inside and just browsed at their store. I did purchase a souvenir shirt. They had interesting items for sale. We actually just happened to stop here by accident. We were on our way to Manawainui Gulch but heavy rainfall prevented us from moving forward. It was actually a bit scary during the drive on the famous Highway 31 (Piilani Highway) in South Maui. We turned around and ended up here. I would love to come back and taste what I missed and maybe update my review! Ulupalakua Ranch is over 11,000 acres of historic land preservation along the leeward slopes of Haleakalā. It is a working ranch and wildlife habitat. There is a winery across the street. Review #2730 read more

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Burgers are amazing. Nice area to sit outdoors. Ulupalakua is a gem. Sweet Upcountry store !!!

Loved this charming little OG roadside store and grill is located on the scenic green hills of Ulupalakua in Kula, Maui. It hit the spot after traveling and driving the windy road. . Their made to order burgers are the best! You can get them in beef,venison, bison, elk but you're out of luck if you' want ostrich. The meat is 100% natural which makes for a clean, unadulterated and delicious burger. My medium rare elk burger was tender, not too greasy, and did not leave me feeling heavy like beef burgers often do. SO GOOD!! Other options to choose from besides burgers and you can buy drinks, snacks and souvenirs as well. Dine outside overlooking beautiful pastures in the clean upcountry air. Take pictures with old paniolo statues. read more

Ulupalakua Ranch Store & Grill - Elk burger with extra bacon and fried onions - American Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

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If you go to visit Maui Wine and are hungry, walk across the street to this restaurant. They have a variety of burgers from beef to elk. All beef comes from their cattle farms. Our burgers were delicious. The shop inside has a lot of cool souvenirs to take back home.They only have porta potty's for restrooms. Seating is outside on porch or at the tables. Great views! read more

Ulupalakua Ranch Store & Grill - Maui Cattle Co Beef Burger - American Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

Very good lamb burger. Clean and quick. Great place to eat. Many places to sit outside. read more

TL;DR - Small charming store with limited but excellent options This store is located far away from most population and tourist centers, but I consider it a must-stop if you are nearby and it is open! They are known by both tourists and residents as one of the top burgers (if not THE top burger) on Maui. I have also had their taro patty burger which is a delicious and filling option for vegetarians. The meat is local, fresh, and worth every penny. Whether coming back from Hana, visiting the winery, or even just checking out the lavender farm - you should stop in! read more

What a quaint store this is! The people who work here are very kind. I stopped in for a bag of chips since I hadn't eaten in a while. They were great! read more

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Covid: all staff wearing masks. Tables outside are spaced apart. Too excited to try these burgers and forgot to take pics of both burgers‍, but let me tell you the lamb and elk burgers are delicious!!! My hubby had already came here once and bragged and bragged about it so when he finally brought me, I let him choose what to order. We shared both burgers and fries. Cold bottled Coke and horses in the background for the win!! Located: across from Maui wine so a great place to walk to for some good food after some wine. Store: Cute little store with sooo many goodies. Staff: very friendly... not that that's surprising here on Maui! read more

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The Ranch Store grill has fast service and excellent burgers and plate lunches. Always service with a smile. Options include beef, elk, bison and Maui Nui venison is often available to purchase. A great location with very different feel and view of the island. read more

**Vegetarian Friendly** We didn't know this existed until the waitress at MauiWine told us - it's directly across the street. There is a vegetarian burger made of Taro...but we did not enjoy it. We did enjoy the grilled pineapple and caramelized onions on the burger but not the actual patty itself. I would not come out of my way for this burger, but it did the job of having lunch after our trip to MauiWine. read more

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The burgers are good. The meat, we were told, is raised on the ranch. The elk burger was pretty ono. We tasted the bbq sauce and hot sauce and was ono. Bought a couple for omiyage. The cashier was cool and the woman manning the bbq was friendly. The prices are hefty. read more

We came here as our last stop for lunch. The burger was delicious. My husband had a hot dog and macaroni salad. It was good too. The prices are more then fair and the service is friendly. read more

Ulupalakua Ranch Store & Grill - $26 great deal and tasted excellent too - American Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

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This is a beautiful location. Great for taking photos. There are some really old character sculptures of people that are perfect photo ops. The grill is on the side and the hamburger was good. The store is cute. They offer a variety of souvenir choices from clothing, jewelry, soap, lotions, hot sauce, kitchen towels and much more. If you come this far, you have to hit the winery across the street, which is the place we were actually on our way too when we stopped here to do a little shopping. read more

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Nice pit stop on the road back from Hana (assuming you took the famous other road up to Hana). We stop here every time. Pleasant spot with a general store. Order your food in the back, grab soda/water and chips and pay at the main counter. Burgers made of various meats. Slightly above average tasting food, all in all. Definitely worth the stop. read more

Food was good. We had lamb and venison burgers. They also had elk and beef. Good burgers. I wanted to try local meat instead of the fish and poke we came to the island for so we stopped here. They sell 6-packs of beer but you can't drink on the premises. Nothing on the website said that. No bathroom just portables. Sink on the lawn to wash your hands. Patio and lawn seating. Nice people. read more

Very good burgers in this place. The tables are outside and the view from this restaurant is pretty epic. It's right across from a winery, so a very convenient location to enjoy an afternoon. read more

My wife and I are huge foodies that love to cook. We are in Maui on our honeymoon and wanted to do a wine tasting across the street at MauiWine and then walkover to Ulupalakua Ranch to try elk and axis deer. I am an avid whitetail hunter from NC, so very well-acquainted with the taste and preparation styles of various game. This was our first opportunity to try axis deer and elk, so we were really excited and the Ulupalakua Ranch absolutely delivered! The staff was delightful to talk to and gave us insightful background on the ranch. We ordered the elk and venison burgers medium-rare. The cook was PERFECT. The burgers were phenomenal. It certainly didn't need it... but the chimichuri was also a fantastic combination with both types of game. If you are in Maui and you like wild game, This will hands down be my go-to recommendation for anyone I talk to. The cherry-on-top of our experience was how utterly breathtaking the sights were on the drive up to and down from Ulupalakua. Don't take my word for it, try it yourself!! read more

Ulupalakua Ranch Store & Grill - Axis deer and elk burgers - American Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

This one tho. It's taken me a minute to process this place. The concept is awesome, raise a cow, butcher it, serve it hot to paying customers, but I think I got bogged down by the steak house possibilities. It had more a Cafe style presentation with a deli ordering system and outdoor seating, still cool, just takes a bit to process. Prices were consistent with other meals we had on the island in other restaurants, it had all the correct smells, flavors and visuals. It definitely had a Maui vibe, and I had eaten some of their beef in other restaurants. It's a nice drive, the experience is worth the trip, and where else can you get venison in Hawaii? If you go to Maui, take the drive, and remember that you're in Hawaii, not Texas. This is on the road, but it ain't a roadhouse. And pick up some cool Ranch merch. The only place you're going to find it. I know, I looked. If you look them up online, there are some pretty cool little factoids which bring about a fairly deeper appreciation for their company and business model. Plus cowboys in Hawaii is just a cool concept. Aloha read more

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The Ulupalakua Ranch Store is a must-see spot in Maui. My parents discovered it a few years back on their way to Hana and now it is their favorite destination point when taking a day trip around the island. After buying some stickers and other souvenir gifts for ourselves, we ordered some burgers for lunch. The elk burger with grilled pineapple was perfect. My parents both ordered the hamburger steak lunch plates with gravy, rice, and mac salad. We all left the ranch feeling satisfied. I get why this place is a must-see. I highly recommend taking the trip up! read more

Stopped for a late lunch after wine tasting at Maui Wine. The burger was fantastic! Super flavorful. Was served on a soft brioche bun. I ordered a side of Mac salad that was good but a little over-mayonnaised for my taste. Loved their outdoor seating area with stellar views. They have a really cute general store as well. Great place to have lunch if you are in the area. read more

After living on Maui for a good many years we decided to go up and give it a try. We got the venison burger and the Elk burger. The experience was ok, nothing to write home about. It was very dark in the store and offing was a bit confusing. They have a counter inside in the back where you order and then you mist pay at the stores check out counter. I'm always surprised when kamaaina isn't given since it's the locals who will drive business when tourist aren't around. Never the less we ordered just the two burgers( they don't come with fries or chips) which came out to 35 dollars. They have a nice seating area, either at the picnic tables with umbrellas with a partially obstructed view of the tail end of Kaho'olawe. It was pleasant enough. They have some really cool tree trunks to sit at in from of the store on a bar top. Picking up the food which was on a grill outside was nice. They make you show your hand written order with a star stamped on it showing that you paid. The food presentation was ok. Nothing special. Unfortunately I didn't get pictures of the food because I didn't think ahead of time. The taste of the food was nothing to write home about. My Venison burger was over cooked and a bit rough. The Elk burger was better but still not a burger I would drive all the way up there for. Teddys Burgers are far better. I was sad to realize that it didn't live up to the hype. It was nice to try but more suited for tourists who are making the rounds. read more

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Definitely off the beaten path and doesn't look like much, but if you are hungry or thirsty you will be so glad you happened upon it! We were a little early (grill doesn't get turned on til 11am) so we had a few of their pre-made deli croissant sandwiches and bottled drinks. As we left it was just after 11 and whatever people had ordered smelled heavenly. Views are stunning, staff was friendly and it's definitely got a wide selection of food, snacks and drinks for curing your hunger this side of the mountain! read more

Ulupalakua Ranch Store & Grill - They have some great carved wood statues! - American Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

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Great burger!! We loved the drive up and visited lavender farm while up there. Loved the ambiance read more

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It's long zig zag drive south on highway 37 (Kula Hwy) but it's very scenic, you can see parts of the ocean and lush greenery. We came here for the elk and venison burgers, something that is hard to get in Hawaii. For the burgers, it's served with Kula onions and tomatoes, which adds a high end element to the burgers, both are slightly sweet and are a good compliment. Would advise to pick a cheese that's not too strong or it may overpower everything. The venison has a very mild and subtle meaty taste, very clean/natural favor. Very moist and juicy but not greasy at all. I added very little hot sauce and it almost ruined the burger. The patty is very thick. The elk has a more gamy element compared to the venison but not so much that it's too strong. Like the venison, very clean/natural favor, I said it again and it's hard to describe. Very friendly staff and they offer lots of background of the ranch and surrounding area voluntarily, almost like a mini tour. Wished that I had a spare stomach so we can try the beef and lamb. read more

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Forget the winery, go here instead! You need to try their berry pie! It's delicious! The burger is also super good! Simple, good food with a view read more

Ulupalakua Ranch Store & Grill - Berry pie - American Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

We decided to take a drive up to Ulupalakua and of course had to have lunch at the Grill. Always great food and the seating area has the most beautiful view! The country store has some cute items. I spotted a few Christmas items. A 100% Sunday drive must don't miss it! read more

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We visited this place after our visit to MauiWine and were pleasantly surprised by the quality of food! The short ribs were to die for and full of flavor. The side salad was great for cutting the richness of the short rib flavor. Our friends ordered the mac salad and they said it was tasty as well. Service was nice and quick. We also ordered the cold brew but it ended up being way too strong and bitter for either of our tastes, which likely means it's not actually cold brew and just cold strong, Hawaiin coffee. Neither of us finished it. But the setting is beautiful and it was convenient after our wine tasting. read more

Ulupalakua Ranch Store & Grill - short ribs - American Near Me - Kula, Hawaii