Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in Upcountry

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AmericanSeafoodJapaneseFusion / EclecticOrganicVegetarian / Vegan

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Maui

Neighborhoods

KiheiMakawaoPaiaUpcountryWailea

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CharmingGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for craft beerGreat for happy hourGreat for live music

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A photo of Kula Lodge & Restaurant, Inc. restaurant

1. Kula Lodge & Restaurant, Inc.

4.6

Exceptional(1223)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Upcountry

Booked 27 times today

For many years, the Kula Lodge has been a favorite for both visitors and Kama'aina alike for delicious cuisine and breathtaking views of Maui. Perched high on the slopes of Haleakala with a 180 degree view of Maui, the Kula Lodge and Restaurant is a comfortable and homey place to relax, especially on your way down from the sunrise or sunset at the crater. It is situated on 4 lovely acres and not only has a stunning botanical garden, it has the only full-service bar and live music in Kula, along with a wine cave/private dining room for special dinners/events.The restaurant seats up to 160 guests, making it ideal for weddings and special events. The Kula Lodge outdoor Garden Terrace features a brick wood-burning pizza oven and an open view of south, central and the Maui mountains. The sunset views are absolutely phenomenal! Kula Lodge & Restaurant is open 7 days a week for Brunch, Happy Hour and Dinner. There is also a retail shop and 5 hotel rooms on property. Call for more info!

A photo of Humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa restaurant

2. Humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa

4.4

Awesome(1019)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Wailea

Booked 80 times today

Indulge in locally-sourced seafood and prime meats at Humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa, Grand Wailea’s signature outdoor restaurant. Set amid an idyllic beachfront lagoon and featuring stunning Pacific views, the award-winning seafood and steakhouse restaurant is defined by freshness, creativity, and taste. Anchored at the center of the restaurant is the only aquarium bar top in Hawaiʻi, offering a memorable location for a tiki-inspired pre-dinner cocktail. The innovative menu offers not only a broad choice of approachable, familiar dishes, but also refined dishes that at once challenge and reward ambitious palates, spotlighting fresh, sustainably sourced seafood including fish from Big Island-based Blue Ocean Mariculture.

A photo of Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea restaurant

3. Monkeypod Kitchen - Wailea

4.7

Exceptional(10873)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Wailea

Booked 192 times today

Aloha, we are open daily from 11:00am to 10:00pm, with our last seating available at 9:45pm. We accept reservations & reserve a large amount of space for walk-ins. If your desired reservation is not available, please join our waitlist in person daily. Happy Hour is available daily from 3:30pm-5:00pm (excluding select holidays). Our chef driven concept is led by the classically trained, award winning chef, Peter Merriman. Peter is a culinary pioneer and one of the founders of Hawaii Regional Cuisine. He has always been inspired by the people and products around him and this spirit has lead the movement to look at food in Hawaii in a new light. Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman embraces this passion! Each item on the menu demonstrates our commitment to craft and showcases high quality, socially conscious ingredients, creative preparations, and perfect execution.

A photo of Nobu Grand Wailea Maui restaurant

4. Nobu Grand Wailea Maui

4.5

Awesome(147)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Wailea

Booked 134 times today

Now Open and Taking Reservations.Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, is thrilled to partner with the globally-celebrated restaurant group, Nobu. Designed by the renowned architecture and design firm Rockwell Group, Nobu Grand Wailea features over 13,000 square feet of indoor and alfresco dining spaces, complimented by striking murals and panoramic ocean views.The restaurant spotlights Chef Nobu's signature dishes such as the iconic Black Cod Miso and Yellowtail Jalapeño, alongside the acclaimed sushi synonymous with the brand.

A photo of Spoon and Key Market restaurant

5. Spoon and Key Market

4.9

Exceptional(131)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Wailea

Booked 3 times today

Spoon & Key Market is a multi concept restaurant with ocean views. We offer Breakfast, Lunch, and Grab n go items daily from 8:00am - 3:30pm, including Illy coffee, house baked goods and a full wine/bar list. On Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, we pause our lunch service at 3:30pm and resume at 4:30pm for Sunset Dinner Service. On Fridays and Saturdays evenings, we offer a Chef Tasting Menu in addition to our A La Carte dinner menuBoth reservations and walk-ins are welcome for dinner. No reservations needed for daytime.

A photo of Makawao Public House restaurant

6. Makawao Public House

4.9

Exceptional(340)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Makawao

Booked 18 times today

Newly opened in the heart of Upcountry in Makawao Town. Join us for fresh, locally inspired fusion cuisine, craft cocktails, draft beer and wine.

7. Island Fresh Café

4.9

Exceptional(23)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • Paia

Booked 4 times today

Aloha and welcome to the Island Fresh Cafe.Open daily for Breakfast and Lunch 7am - 3pm. Enjoy a variety of options including Eggs Benedicts, Banana Bread French Toast, Loco Moco, Pancakes, Omelettes, Acai Bowls and Smoothies, fresh drinking coconuts and so much more. Lunch features Hawaiian plate lunches, fish sandwiches and burgers, seafood tacos, and more. You can choose seating from our island-style outdoor seating or indoor seating. Located at the historic old Paia train station!

8. The Wooden Crate

4.6

Exceptional(155)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Organic • Upcountry

The Wooden Crate is a bridge between Farmer and Chef. This connection point evokes inspiration, knowledge and artistic expression while honoring the foundation of food production and local sustainability.We welcome you to join us for dinner at our beautiful upcountry retreat property. We are the perfect setting for intimate celebrations and those looking for locally grown, wholesome fare. For dinner, we have two seatings, 6:30pm and 7:00pm, Tuesday through Saturday. Please note that we occasionally close to provide full meal service to educational retreat groups staying at Lumeria Maui. Please make reservations for dinner at least 24 hrs in advance or give us a call before you swing by!

9. Maui Thai Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(945)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Thai • Kihei

Booked 4 times today

Brilliantly innovative Thai cooking on the world's favorite island! Chef Prakong brings her artisan's skills to Maui Thai Bistro, a contemporary (and kitsch-free) Thai restaurant in South Maui. Brilliant lunch fare includes exotic tomyum fried rice, kao mun gai (chicken rice w tangy sauce), kiawe-smoked ribeye fried rice, drunken rice noodles, a truly authentic padthai, and much much more. Dinner features Prakong's artisanal homemade curries with a modern island twist, including to-die-for dishes as macnut short ribs panang, seared ahi choochee, pineapple kua curry, and plenty more.

10. 'Ikena

4.5

Awesome(46)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• All you can eat/Buffet • Wailea

Our breakfast restaurant ‘Ikena is being transformed to a refreshed dining experience. While enhancements are underway, we will be temporarily relocating the same breakfast menus and services to our signature oceanfront restaurant, Humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa.

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