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Where to eat American food in Paia: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Discover Restaurants offering the best American food in Paia, Hawaii, United States. Pāʻia (pah-ee-ah) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maui County, Hawaiʻi, on the northern coast of the island of Maui. The population was 2,668 at the 2010 census. Pāʻia is home to several restaurants, art galleries, surf shops and other tourist-oriented businesses.
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10. Haliâimaile General Store
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1444 reviews
Hali'imaile General Store is Bev's original and most acclaimed restaurant featuring eclectic Pacific regional American cuisine with Asian overtones. We strive to use fresh, local ingredients and service with aloha. We look forward to sharing meals with lo
Reviewed By David H
I prefer this place for lunch usually, but took a friend here for dinner. Make a reservation, which is important. We had a nice table in the main entrance area of the room. Servers was friendly. Had their great Paniolo Manhattan to start (Paniolo blended whiskey, carpano sweet vermouth, orange bitters & a luxardo cherry served with a twist of orange). Yum.A must have here is the Maui French Onion soup. Just have it! People talk about Maui onions, well the broth is great as is the smothering of gruyere cheese and croutons. Really good!My friend had the Paniolo ribs as a main course, which were very tasty though we both thought the portion was too small. The side dishes were nice.I had the Aged New York Strip steak as a main course, which was a good portion, but it was not cooked to my liking. It was blue on the bone and I asked for it medium rare to medium - certainly not blue. The meat itself looked good but was actually not very tasty at all, in fact kind of oddly bland, despite hwo lovely it looked on the outside. The sides were better than the steak, especially the mixed mushroom saute... the matchstick fries, though very yummy, were overly salted. All in all a good meal, nice table, always nice to visit there and we will be back, though the steak was a weak point of the meal. Next time I will order something else or return for lunch. Once again, we loved the ONION SOUP! It saved the experience of the meal.AlohaThank you for your review. We thank you for coming in and dining with us and we hope to see you again soon.Mahalo
9. The Hana Bay Picnic Co.
Overall Ratings
4 based on 150 reviews
Hana Headquarters is your one stop shop at the beginning of the Road To Hana for breakfast and lunch packed to go made to stay fresh until after your Hana hwy hike or activity...We also have all kinds of supplies and information for your adventures. Come
Reviewed By Jean-Marc P
We went there after dinner, and it was just a lovely icecream experience: Dragon Fruit, Chocolate and Cookie were just perfect.
8. Rock & Brews
Overall Ratings
4 based on 425 reviews
Reviewed By LivinglifeinPA
We were driving back to our hotel after a day of sightseeing and stopped again in Paia......LOVE this small town! We had previously eaten breakfast at Charley's a few days earlier and were on our way back there for lunch when we passed Rock & Brews. To be honest, we walked right past it....thought it wasn't our kind of place, but then we went back, looked at their menu, and decided to give it a shot. SO glad that we did!First of all, Monica was a terrific server. She was friendly (LOVED the Paia shopping tips that she gave me.......mahalo!!!)........ answered our questions about menu selections & gave recommendations for both drinks and food.Trust me........you CANNOT go wrong with either the Mango Mojito or Pineapple Mojito! Both were deliciously refreshing.Then again, you will be quite happy with either the Backstage Burger or the Ultimate Burger. Both were prepared perfectly to our medium-rare request and had the wonderful char-grilled flavor that we love. A good selection of side dishes for those burgers too.....black beans, slaw, sticky rice, or fries. My spouse ordered Onion Rings.....yep, downright the best! Like I said, we were glad that we decided to have lunch here...it has a rock vibe with lots of great ongoing music/music videos. Be sure to ask for patio dining.........a great breeze made our good lunch even better!Wow thanks so much for your review! We love to read reviews like yours! So pleased to hear how well Monica took care of you guys and that you ordered some of our very popular menu items. We hope to have you back very soon. Cheers!
7. Charley's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1033 reviews
Paia maintains its small-town, old Hawaii charm, and is now a bustling destination with restaurants, bars, shopping, coffee and gelato. At Charleyâs you never know who might be sitting next to you. Itâs long been a favorite hang-out for surfers, adventure
Reviewed By D1291DYjohno
I'm a returning costumer. We came the last time we visited Maui a few years ago and we wanted to come here again for lunch. We had a large group in which we were seated right away. Service was fast and friendly. Food was good, everybody I was with was happy with their meal too. I will definitely come back again on my next visit to Maui.I'm thrilled you decided to come back on your recent trip with a large group! We love serving up incredible food quickly, and I'm delighted you enjoyed everything. We look forward to serving you again on your next trip.Until then,Jonathan, Owner
6. Cafe Mambo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 814 reviews
Reviewed By NoryB_12
Came in at midday and were seated immediately; Emily, our server, brought us menus and water right away. Weâre on the Keto diet so we asked Emily for assistance in modifying the fish plate to meet our needs...she was so helpful and accommodating!The food was delicious! Fish was moist and flavorful, and the veggies were yummy. The fish salad was so goodâreally tasty seasoning on the ahi and seared perfectly.Definitely will be back!
5. Vana Paia
Overall Ratings
5 based on 88 reviews
Located in the hip surf town of Paia on the north shore of Maui, VANA celebrates the flavors of Hawaii and showcases locally grown ingredients and Japanese inspired dishes. Our menus feature farm fresh salads, local seafood, vegetarian items, sushi, steak
Reviewed By LinzerGirl
My husband, daughter, 8 yo grandson and I happenstanced upon this restaurant and were very pleased with the experience. Even though we did not have reservations, we were early enough that the staff accommodated us. The restaurant was small enough to provide a restful dining experience--we didn't miss the lack of noise. The mixed olive appetizer was served warm and wonderfully tasty. We ordered various sushi and rolls and all were very creatively presented. We would like to say that by the time we left the restaurant, it was no longer a two-dollar experience but rather a four-dollar experience. The $$ review is misleading. The restaurant is on the pricey side if you wish to feel as if you had enough to eat. We spent over $200 and only had one cocktail each. But, all in all, a great dining experience and we would return.
4. nyloS
Overall Ratings
5 based on 90 reviews
New American Cuisine. Fine Dining.
Reviewed By parisryan
What a fabulous dining experience. Jeremyâs food is as refined, creative and delicious as any we have ever eaten. We loved the setting and Paulinaâs knowledge of food and service is perfect! Their attention to details and flavors are impeccable and we really appreciated their connection and explanation of sourcing and preparation. We discovered a new food, the Kiwi Berry from Oregon which was delicious and new it was served on a sampler plate Amuse Bouche that also had raw honey mixed with Chinese spicy mustard that was really interesting and good. I caught my wife wiping the last of the chocolate sauce from desert with her finger, which rarely happens. This was one of our favorite meals ever and we will be back for sure next time we are in Maui.
3. Flatbread Company
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2372 reviews
Reviewed By OnWings2
I have reviewed Flatbread a few times before but had to review again because 5 years after our first experience there this still continues to be an absolute favourite! The pizzas are delicious, the drinks are scrumptious, the staff is friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere is fun and relaxed. This is a wonderful restaurant whether you are travelling with family or with friends. For the kids there is the opportunity to colour pictures that actually go in the menus or play with dough or watch the pizzas being made or put in the big open oven. Everything is local, organic, and fresh. The salad there is sooo tasty and one of the best vinaigretteâs I have had anywhere. Made from scratch with pineapple. I love their fresh juices that have no additives, just straight up delicious organic juice. They are also extremely accommodating to any food allergies or sensitivities. Pizzas are creative and tasty. My husbands favourite is the Mopsyâs Pulled Pork. I love the Pele Pesto. I would eat here every day if it was an option. So good!There is only one small downside and that is that the bathrooms here were quite unclean on our last couple visits. However, because I loved every other aspect of the restaurant so much it wasnât enough to detract from continuing to earn them a 5 star review.
2. Mama's Fish House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 13820 reviews
Reviewed By hunco
We went to dinner and lunch on separate days and we could not have wished for a more enjoyable dinner & lunch. Everything that is served is to[p notch, freshest of fish always, soups( the crab soup is incredible) as are the sample soups you are given. The chocolate pie was superb, just melted in your mouth. The stuffed Mahi Mahi is a treat to behold. The setting is gorgeous, and the flowers displayed throughout are so beautiful. A must DO.
1. nyloS
Overall Ratings
5 based on 90 reviews
New American Cuisine. Fine Dining.
Reviewed By parisryan
What a fabulous dining experience. Jeremyâs food is as refined, creative and delicious as any we have ever eaten. We loved the setting and Paulinaâs knowledge of food and service is perfect! Their attention to details and flavors are impeccable and we really appreciated their connection and explanation of sourcing and preparation. We discovered a new food, the Kiwi Berry from Oregon which was delicious and new it was served on a sampler plate Amuse Bouche that also had raw honey mixed with Chinese spicy mustard that was really interesting and good. I caught my wife wiping the last of the chocolate sauce from desert with her finger, which rarely happens. This was one of our favorite meals ever and we will be back for sure next time we are in Maui.
