Where to eat on way to/from Haleakala?
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Where to eat on way to/from Haleakala?
We'll be in Maui for the first time next year and staying in Wailea. On our day trip to Haleakala, does anyone have suggestions for for good local dining on the way to/from Haleakala? I doubt we'll be making the trip for the sunrise, but probably still early enough for breakfast on the way up and lunch heading back. I'm looking for good food, reasonable prices, great atmosphere. Any ideas?
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It's been quite a few years since I've been there (1998), but I don't really remember their being any options en route. If I remember correctly, we ate breakfast when we got back to our hotel, then took a nap!
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Casual, good food: Paia Fishmarket, downtown Paia.
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This would be a better place for lunch, as they don't open early.
If that's not what you're looking for maybe you can find something on this link:
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This would be a better place for lunch, as they don't open early.
If that's not what you're looking for maybe you can find something on this link:
http://tinyurl.com/gapmo
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Kula Lodge is on the road back down (or up!) the volcano. It is open for breakfast, has great views out over the island, and tropical plants and flowers everywhere. Many people stop here on the way back from viewing the sunrise. Highly recommended!
KULA LODGE
Upper Kula Highway, Hwy 377
http://www.kulalodge.com/rest.htm
KULA LODGE
Upper Kula Highway, Hwy 377
http://www.kulalodge.com/rest.htm
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Ate lunch at the place across the street from Kula Lodge in Feb and liked it. Nice big patio, friendly people, pretty basic but good menu (greatly enjoyed my simple kula pork sandwich). Can't compare it to the more popular Kula Lodge as I haven't been, but just know there's another option up there in case Kula Lodge is full.
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Friends have told us good things about Kula Lodge, especially for breakfast. On our way back to Kihei around lunchtime, we went through Makawao and ate at Polli's, a Mexican place on the corner just as you enter Makawao. Food was good and prices reasonable. Makawao also has some nice shops and galleries.
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Try and get up to the top by noon +/- before it gets too cloudy, take a picnic on the ascent and stop at P{olli's (Makawao) on the way back, if you have time turn to the west after Polli's and drive around to Ulupalakua (Winery), not so much for the wine as the views of Wailua, Kihei etc. It's a different world up there, very pleasant.
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Moana Bakery and Cafe in Paia, is one of the best places to lunch in Paia. The chef came from another well known and very popular restaurant on Maui. Excellent pacific rim cuisine and best pastries around at affordable prices.
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Lunch at Casanova's in Makawao. Delicious fresh pasta in an interesting setting. Feels more local and less touristy. Check out the interesting posters near the restrooms where Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, and others have played there.
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Also recommend Kula lodge. Great view and the food was good. We ate lunch there on the way down.
A photo of the view from the lodge we took last year is in my album here follows
http://community.webshots.com/user/dsg1956
A photo of the view from the lodge we took last year is in my album here follows
http://community.webshots.com/user/dsg1956