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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 $$$$=$40+ ♥=2023 ʻAipono Restaurant Award winners ̄ ♦=Live music!
Check the venue website for information. Phone numbers are area code 808.
UPCOUNTRY
CASANOVA ITALIAN RESTAURANT ♥
1188 Makawao Ave., Makawao, 572-0220
Upscale Italian with fresh pasta, wood-fired pizzas and polished service. Italian. D, R, $$
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, $$-$$$
OCEAN ORGANIC VODKA ♦
4051 Omaopio Rd., Kula, 877-0009
Relax and enjoy the panoramic view of the island as you sip on signature Ocean Organic Vodka and Kula Rum cocktails. For dinner, try the Uncle’s Favorite flatbread or fresh ocean poke nachos while enjoying live music from local artists. Pacific Rim. L, D, $$
OʻO FARM
651 Waipoli Rd., Kula. Call Pacific’o for reservations, 667-4341
Learn about gardening and coffee roasting. Enjoy a breakfast veggie frittata, bread from the wood-burning oven and fresh-roasted coffee. Lunch includes chicken/fish entrees, veggies and dessert. American. B, L, R, $$$$
SATORI
3655 Baldwin Ave., Makawao, 727-9638
Food truck serving healthy sushi hand rolls, ramen and inventive sushi specials. Cozy outdoor seating area in the heart of Makawao. Japanese. L, D, $$
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, $
