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Our outdoor bier garden seating area - Brigit & Bernard's Garden Cafe, Kahului, HI

Brigit & Bernard's Garden Cafe

4.5
4.5
146 Reviews
$30 and under
German
Brigit & Bernard's Garden Café is a German gem located in central Kahului of Maui, Hawaii. Swiss-born Chef and Owner Bernard Weber prepares each and every dish from scratch. No prepared sauces, all hausmade from scratch using the freshest ingredients. Come explore this unique "hole in the wall" for a unique German-Swiss experience!

Please call the restaurant for any changes on the day of reservation. We have very limited capacity for indoor seating. Please call to reserve to be seated indoors.

COVID policy: To protect our staff and our Maui residents, we require all guests to have been island of Maui for over 7 days. You must provide boarding pass or negative COVID test results.

For large party size over 5 guests, please call the restaurant at 808-877-6000.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Make a reservation

2 people

10:30 PM


Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • Cuisines
    German, Swiss
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 877-6000
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Bernard Weber
  • Catering
    Thank you for considering Brigit &amp; Bernard’s Garden Cafe for your your special event.<br />Just about every item on our menu can be ordered in larger serving sizes. We will create a customized menu for your special event depending on the number of adults and children. Please call us today for more information on catering! 808-877-6000
  • Neighborhood
    Kahului
  • Cross street
    W Wakea &amp; Hoohana
  • Parking details
    Parking directly in front of the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Oktoberfest 2023

    $80.00 per person

    Sep 28 - Oct 31, 2023
    Oktoberfest 2023 Live Ohmpah Band Doors open 6 pm. Buffet starts 6:30pm. Portion of proceeds will be donated to Lahaina fire relief organization.Dress full Bavarian outfit! $80per person. Beers, drinks, dessert are extra. 18% gratuity+tax will be added to total bill. Reservation cannot be cancelled less than a week.Cancellations and no shows will result in $25 charge per guest. Buffet Menu -Full menu on website Grill Haehnchen (Roasted Chicken) Bavarian style meat loaf Hungarian goulash Kalbsbratwurst (Veal Sausage) Schweinsbratwurst (Pork Sausage) German pork roast Beyond sausages, bread,mustard Served from the kitchen,no buffet food
    Oktoberfest 2023 Photo

What 146 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Maui

    Good for business meals

  • Maui

    Neighborhood gem

  • Maui

    Great for outdoor dining

146 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hubby’s favorite is their wienerschnitzel. Best this side of Vienna. I had the prawns “pupu” & a side of braised red cabbage( like grossmuti used to make). This place has been a favorite German/Swiss restaurant for 33 years.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a local favorite!!!! Not only is the food spectacular, the Aloha that Brigid and Bernard offer is unparalleled! Not to be missed! Keep our local businesses going!!! Maui Strong!!!!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have eaten there often, for at least the 33 years we’ve been married. Bernard is a valued friend. He cooks like my grandmother.

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  4. Lookingforgoodfood

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience3
    The service was fine but the first sign of what was to come should have been the water served in Costco water bottles. The salad leaves were “melted” aka old and most people throw away. The mushroom pasta had grit like sand though the flavor was okay. The chicken tasted okay but for cordon bleu, had a brown sauce and not baked, but fried. Reminded me of Malibu chicken. Could have been an off night with the “C” cook because a friend raves about this place. Threw out the to go boxes on the way home.

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  5. mauirayne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The service and the food were surpub. I really enjoyed the ouside seating

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Rouladen was amazing, spaetzle was perfect, 32oz beers are cold! So good, can’t wait to go again!

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  7. DocTitanium

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fantastic Authentic German/Swiss Food. I have been waiting for years to go and it did not disappoint.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best hidden secret in Kahului. Best rack of lamb on the globe. Potatoes au gratin to die for. Brie salad unbelievable. Very homey. Unpretentious.

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  9. Rich

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great German/Swiss food in Hawaii! Location could be better but they did a good job trying to make feel more like a beer garden pub.

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  10. JylS

    Dallas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Please visit! You will not be disappointed. Whether you select an authentic German fair or Italian or one of the nightly specials, your taste buds will thank you.

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  11. MAMCRAZE

    Hawaii

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pleasantly surprised this little restaurant located in the industry section of Kahului was really good. Food was delicious and authentic. Restaurant has a small staff so be prepared to wait - which for us, wasn’t a bad thing :) Our waitress was kooky but enjoyable, funny and attentive. She was definitively part of the experience. My only negative was dessert - the apple tart was bland and the pastry was raw. We were bummed and based on other reviewers, our dessert was the exception. Hopefully when we return the apple tart will delight us.

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  12. PatriciaS

    Hawaii

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Crispy wiener schnitzel, it’s soul food for our family. The apple strudel is loaded with apples, nuts, raisins, and the perfect amount of cinnamon. This is a gem hidden away in the industrial section. Celeste will keep you entertained as you savor each tasty bite.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Absolutely great meal and experience. I had the Breaded schnitzel and my husband had the pork tenderloin. We started with the Greek salad and finished with the apple strudel and coffee. Excellent, friendly service and the food was amazing. Cooked by Bernard himself. A real treat in Maui!

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  14. CaralineM

    Nashville

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best freaking dining experience so far on Maui - and we’ve been here a week

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  15. MadFoodie

    New York Area

    33 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    It’s SO ENJOYABLE to dine here! Their offerings are genuine and comforting, and delicious!

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  16. ColinC

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The meal, the service & the outdoor deck/patio all were great.

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  17. KarenP

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a wonderful experience....from entering to leaving....excellent service....food delicious and plentiful

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  18. AdamE

    Sacramento

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience2
    Food was VERY good, but you're outside in an industrial area

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great waitress ---smiling, attentive. Wonderful salad, chicken marsala , Carbonara, schnitzel, dessert.

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  20. Pinot51

    Sacramento

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Very casual and very good food. Better than anticipated.

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  21. VegetarianTaster

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience2
    Food: I will start this review with the positive. The food is actually ok. It isn't "oh you definitely must try this place" but, more like, this food is nice and I am happy to take home leftovers. Pasta Primavera - I got this with the linguine noodles ( it comes by default with fettucine ). Their pink sauce is yummy and their veggie selection in this dish, is actually quite carefully picked. No complaints. Rosti Potatoes - This is like a very good hashbrown pancake. Very crunchy and with salt and pepper it's the perfect breakfast. bread with mushroom gravy - feel free to skip it. it isnt that good. complimentary bread - it had a sweet taste to it, don't know what it was because the waitress told us nothing - also feel free to skip. Not good. Chicken Cordon Blue - My dad said it was good. The potato au gratin on the side was good too. Ambience: it is a garden restaurant, so, you are seated out on their covered patio, and as the lights turn on after sunset you can see geckos playing on their lamps. Service: I would NEVER come back to this restaurant because of how bad their waitress was. She didn't tell us the specials, she didn't let me know that the default pasta will be fettucine - i had to explicitly ask, there was no seasoning on the table and she was SO slow that i had to walk up to her and ask her for salt and pepper and she simply walked away and handed my dad with the seasonings. SO RUDE. We waited over 30mins to get our check ( not like there were a lot of tables she was waiting on honestly ). She was just the most unpleasant person I have interacted with in the hospitality industry. This restaurant is better off without a waitress than with her. AWFUL.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience3
    I have to say… I love Brigitte & Bernard’s, usually. In all the years I have been going there, this was the worst meal ever. 5:30 reservation… they were already out of my favorite meal… the couple before us got the only 2… I don’t eat fried, mushrooms or pasta so there were few other choices, so I ordered a special on the appetizer board… Caprese Salad. I was served mozzarella, tasteless tomato and basil with Italian dressing… Caprese salad that I have eaten has always been served with balsamic glaze. I asked for balsamic vinegar, it wasn’t the same. I was then informed that Bernard was on vacation… hence the sparse menu. My friend, who was visiting , was equally disappointed with her food… I was so sad because I have always had great food here! IMO… Bernard, if you are going on vacation? Better to close for that period because the food is not up to your quality standards. In the future, I will call to confirm that Bernard is present before I make a reservation.

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  23. Run4Food

    Phoenix

    54 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a pleasant surprise to find on Maui. It is off the beaten path but well worth it for lunch or dinner. We will be back and are telling our friends about this little gem.

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  24. BrianE

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The restaurant was charming with traditional German decor and just a touch of Maui! The service was welcoming and friendly! The food was amazing! Highly recommend the jagerschnitzel!! Plan to go again!!

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  25. Greenwichctfoodies

    New York Area

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding dinner. Food was delicious and Celeste and Brigit were delightful servers. Great value for delicious food in a non conventional space!

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  26. Wirelessman

    New York Area

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The meal was delicious and service superb, we look forward to enjoying another meal the next time we visit Maui. We had Weiner schnitzel and apple strudel and chocolate mousse

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  27. Juppstar

    Greater Boston

    540 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    540 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Had a nice dinner at B&Bs. Menu a combo of German and Italian. Most of the tables were outside in the garden which was pretty well hidden from the surrounding industrial buildings. Had nice chat with one of the owners using some of our German. My guest had the crab cake apps. Come deep fried but tasted good. I had a combo of veal and pork brats off app list with a side of spaetzle. The spaetzle was outstanding. Service good but probably needed one more server.

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  28. Barby

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Bridgit is such a gracious hostess. She make you feel like a special guest who has come to visit. Bernard’s cooking, especially his gravy, is excellent. I would love to be his su chef just to learn the secret to his mushroom gravy.

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  29. WilliamC

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and quirky ambience in an industrial park.

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  30. ShannonM

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food, lots of variety. Very friendly staff that was attentive and helpful.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything that comes out of Bernard’s kitchen is a home run! Not to be missed by tourists and local alike!

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  32. StephanieC

    Hawaii

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience3
    I always order the cabonara which was excellent. My husband ordered the filet prepared medium rare. He complained the steak was very "chewy" for a filet.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love their food. There aren’t many German/Swiss restaurants so it is great that Maui has one.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Excellent food, European style dining. Do not go if you are in a rush. Go if you are looking to have a wonderful lunch or dinner with people you enjoy. The outdoor atmosphere can’t be beat. With a shady tree canopy over the entire dining area you forget you’re in the middle of Kahului.

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  35. Love2dine

    Dallas

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience2
    Located in an industrial complex, but they have created a cute, little outdoor patio area for ambiance. (There is no indoor seating.) The menu had many options and the pricing was very good for Maui. The service was outstanding. The food was good, but not amazing. We would definitely visit again to try more offerings.

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  36. Tyler

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food that leaves you satisfied and happy. We love german food!

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  37. CathleenM

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have eaten here before and are never disappointed. We try a new dish each time and enjoy them all. Of course we always end with their warm apple strudel topped with ice cream. We recommend them to anyone who is looking for good food in a relaxed, quiet outdoor cafe.

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  38. MauiBeach

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Unique hole in the wall option for dinner, well away from tourist areas. The experience was odd: when we asked for water, we were given water bottles that were so badly warped that they could not stand up. Dessert was one option: cold, doughy apple raisin strudel. Perhaps that’s how it’s meant to be served.

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  39. John

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Good service and generally high quality food. 2 of 3 dishes were very good.

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  40. Darren

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never had a bad meal here! Love this place

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

FAQs

Brigit & Bernard's Garden Cafe is rated 4.5 stars by 146 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

10:30 PM


Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Brigit & Bernard's Garden Cafe

335 Hoohana St, Kahului, HI 96732

Additional information

  • Cross street
    W Wakea &amp; Hoohana
  • Neighborhood
    Kahului
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    German, Swiss
  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking directly in front of the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Bernard Weber
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (808) 877-6000
  • Catering
    Thank you for considering Brigit &amp; Bernard’s Garden Cafe for your your special event.<br />Just about every item on our menu can be ordered in larger serving sizes. We will create a customized menu for your special event depending on the number of adults and children. Please call us today for more information on catering! 808-877-6000
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