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Hours
| Sunday | 8 AM–1 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Monday | 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
| Friday | 4–10 PM |
| Saturday | 4–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 3612 Baldwin Ave, Makawao, HI 96768
Phone: (808) 298-0590
Website: http://www.makawaopublichouse.com/
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3612 Baldwin Ave. Makawao, HI 96768. (808)-298-0590. Open Daily 4pm – close.
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Sun-Thu 4-9pm Fri-Sat 4-10pm. House Happy Hour 4-6pm. Shop @publichouseprovisions. Photo by MPH in Makawao Public House with @meanmaui. May be an image …
Reviews
Austen Knight
This place is awesome, the staff is attentive and very knowledgeable about their dishes, the food was absolutely amazing (House steak & Smash burger) and the dessert…you have to try the cheesecake, it was fabulous. I would suggest grabbing a reservation if you’re planning on stopping by during dinner hours as it was quite busy when we were there. We will be back!
… moreMatthew B
Pretty good food actually. Very basic decor inside considering what it could be. Good vibe. I gotta say, considering how good the food is, it is bizarre (and cheap) that for the burgers and fish sandwiches they use gross Costco buns. Not even fresh. I’ve thought about that every time I eat there. Everything else was above average.
… moreDigital Kyle
Love coming here. An absolute gem upcountry. Da pupus steak is broke da mouth. Tried the mochiko ahi bites was amazing. The seafood dishes tend to be a little on the sweet side very miso heavy on the sauce. Da steamer clams were off da chain (small kine sweet) but amazing.
… moreNathan Kam
Who knew Makawao had a gem like this? Had dinner here with friends and it was wonderful. Menu is full of delicious options and the beverage list will satisfy drinkers of all varieties. The service here was friendly and attentive from the time we arrived until we left.
We decided to dine family style so we could try a bunch of dishes. The oysters, pork buns, lechon, roasted vegetables, and steak were so delicious.
We finished off the night with the chocolate tort and cheesecake. I’m not a big dessert eater but these were amazing.
I’ll definitely be back again. Make a reservation on OpenTable and be ready to find street parking. It’s definitely worth it.
… moreWe decided to dine family style so we could try a bunch of dishes. The oysters, pork buns, lechon, roasted vegetables, and steak were so delicious.
We finished off the night with the chocolate tort and cheesecake. I’m not a big dessert eater but these were amazing.
I’ll definitely be back again. Make a reservation on OpenTable and be ready to find street parking. It’s definitely worth it.
David K
Great little restaurant in Makawao. I army dinner right when they opened. Our server was great. Very attentive and friendly. We ordered several happy hour dishes and entrees. Started with buffalo wings, had the smash burger with truffle fries, wedge salad, truffle Mac and cheese, Kanaka stew and Fish and chips. Only disappointing thing was their malt vinegar too was missing and I didn’t notice it until I poured a ton of it on my fish . I would recommend a Hispanic you are in the area though.
… moreRebecca Pfiffner
Gluten free diners’ PARADISE!!!! So many of the items on the menu are or can be made gluten free — including a gluten free bun on the delicious smash burger. So much thought, love, and care has been put into this wonderful restaurant — you can tell from the warm and good-hearted folks that work here, the locally sourced farm-to-table ingredients, the whole thoughtfully and creatively curated menu… and everything was SO SO DELICIOUS. The pickles were perfection, the french fries were some of the best I’ve ever had in my life. And the ambiance was so relaxed, with the view of the beautiful tropical courtyard in the back. This place is special, no doubt. I can’t wait to return
… moreDebbie
The food here was better than most five star restaurants. The manager and staff were very friendly and helpful. Most items can be made gluten-free. The stew is gluten-free and very tasty. The Ahi bites were out of this world.
… moreNicole Crusos
My son and I saw your IG post for Christmas Eve Prime Rib Family Dinner and we quickly made a reservation.
As we walked in we instantly became comfortable, the decor has a coziness to it, yet it’s all fresh,clean and new. I loved the chandeliers; the green couches look inviting if we had a wait. Everyone and everything was wonderful. We both had your No Buzz Mocktails; they were delicious! The meal was perfect, the Cesar salad!! May I have a plate of your house made garlic croutons. Our Service was excellent and incredibly friendly, everyone was working harmoniously.
We have started a new tradition in our family with yours. We most definitely look forward to many more great experiences.
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… moreAs we walked in we instantly became comfortable, the decor has a coziness to it, yet it’s all fresh,clean and new. I loved the chandeliers; the green couches look inviting if we had a wait. Everyone and everything was wonderful. We both had your No Buzz Mocktails; they were delicious! The meal was perfect, the Cesar salad!! May I have a plate of your house made garlic croutons. Our Service was excellent and incredibly friendly, everyone was working harmoniously.
We have started a new tradition in our family with yours. We most definitely look forward to many more great experiences.
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Maui World Travelers
99% of the time when a Maui restaurant closes, the space will sit empty. Thankfully, this is the 1%. Opened in late 2023, Makawao Public House has taken over the sadly defunct Makawao Steak House.
ATMOSPHERE:
I can’t specifically say what renovations were done aside from the removal of the carpet, but it’s now a lively and loud environment. The bar, while always occupied, got more crowded as it got closer to closing time.
We got seated on a four topper near the front of the place. My seat had food and oil on it, forcing me to head to the restroom to fetch wet paper towels to perform housekeeping duties.
RESERVATIONS:
Definitely recommended.
PARKING:
Good luck with finding street parking.
MENU:
Intimate selection of local, American and British fare. Well-rounded alcohol offerings.
BEVERAGE:
Coconut Girl – $15.00
Smooth but oddly flat, vodka-based recipe of sweet, savory and citrusy flavors. Alcohol volume was very low. In need of a kick!
Resting Spritz Face
Unfortunately not available.
Public House Daiquiri – $15.00
I have to remember that there are traditional daiquiris and frozen ones. This is the former. Strong, tart and sweet.
FOOD:
Chowder – $12.00
The seasonal bowl was New England, my favorite. Beautiful homemade flavor with the addition of fish meat. Excellent!
Pupu Steak – $23.00
The sliced New York strip was simply seasoned which brought out its wondrous, natural flavor. I tried it plain and with the “Asian crack sauce”, reminiscent of a chimichurri, and the latter was definitely the winner. Highly recommended.
Chopped Wedge – $15.00
Visually colorful and appealing, this was a great presentation as every piece of lettuce was coated in ranch dressing.
Kanaka Stew – $24.00
I was torn between this and the ramen. Both sounded good especially with the crisp outside air. The venison was tender and not gamey, with dissimilar veggies of uala (sweet potato), ulu (breadfruit), kalo (taro) and carrots. I opted for mashed potatoes over rice. Enjoyable but it simply needed more salt and acidity.
DESSERT:
Mud Pie
I’d prefer the absence of caramel as that made it too sweet. Also, the coffee ice cream could’ve been more frozen. It wasn’t melting but soft ice cream is just not texturally appealing.
Cheesecake
I believe the monthly flavor was caramel to my dismay, which made it also overly sweet. Density-wise, it was almost as airy as my benchmark at Cheesecake Factory.
SERVICE:
Female server was friendly but once food & beverages were dropped off by runners, there was no follow up. She eventually came around to ask for beverage refills, but it wasn’t attentive at all.
TIP:
No coffee or tea is currently available.
OVERALL:
I’m positive they’ll work out the kinks. A definite return. Bangers & mash next?
… moreATMOSPHERE:
I can’t specifically say what renovations were done aside from the removal of the carpet, but it’s now a lively and loud environment. The bar, while always occupied, got more crowded as it got closer to closing time.
We got seated on a four topper near the front of the place. My seat had food and oil on it, forcing me to head to the restroom to fetch wet paper towels to perform housekeeping duties.
RESERVATIONS:
Definitely recommended.
PARKING:
Good luck with finding street parking.
MENU:
Intimate selection of local, American and British fare. Well-rounded alcohol offerings.
BEVERAGE:
Coconut Girl – $15.00
Smooth but oddly flat, vodka-based recipe of sweet, savory and citrusy flavors. Alcohol volume was very low. In need of a kick!
Resting Spritz Face
Unfortunately not available.
Public House Daiquiri – $15.00
I have to remember that there are traditional daiquiris and frozen ones. This is the former. Strong, tart and sweet.
FOOD:
Chowder – $12.00
The seasonal bowl was New England, my favorite. Beautiful homemade flavor with the addition of fish meat. Excellent!
Pupu Steak – $23.00
The sliced New York strip was simply seasoned which brought out its wondrous, natural flavor. I tried it plain and with the “Asian crack sauce”, reminiscent of a chimichurri, and the latter was definitely the winner. Highly recommended.
Chopped Wedge – $15.00
Visually colorful and appealing, this was a great presentation as every piece of lettuce was coated in ranch dressing.
Kanaka Stew – $24.00
I was torn between this and the ramen. Both sounded good especially with the crisp outside air. The venison was tender and not gamey, with dissimilar veggies of uala (sweet potato), ulu (breadfruit), kalo (taro) and carrots. I opted for mashed potatoes over rice. Enjoyable but it simply needed more salt and acidity.
DESSERT:
Mud Pie
I’d prefer the absence of caramel as that made it too sweet. Also, the coffee ice cream could’ve been more frozen. It wasn’t melting but soft ice cream is just not texturally appealing.
Cheesecake
I believe the monthly flavor was caramel to my dismay, which made it also overly sweet. Density-wise, it was almost as airy as my benchmark at Cheesecake Factory.
SERVICE:
Female server was friendly but once food & beverages were dropped off by runners, there was no follow up. She eventually came around to ask for beverage refills, but it wasn’t attentive at all.
TIP:
No coffee or tea is currently available.
OVERALL:
I’m positive they’ll work out the kinks. A definite return. Bangers & mash next?
Eli Jennings
As a native Mauian that is never impressed with the food here, I’m actually quite shocked to write this review. Honestly didn’t expect much rather than the normal average fare, but I was in for quite the surprise. The fish was absolutely delicious, my main steak house plate was incredible, tender beef but honestly the main star was the mash potatoes and gravy, actual 10/10. We got some cocktails from the bar and they were very good too. Like I said earlier I’m never satisfied eating out locally any more after traveling the world, but I’ll definitely be back and will bring my guests when they visit.
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