Mala Ocean Tavern

Mala Ocean Tavern is a american restaurant Lahaina located in United States.

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250
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  • Phone

    (808) 667-9394

  • Website

    malaoceantavern.com

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    MalaOceanTavern

  • Type

    American Restaurant

Address

1307 Front St Lahaina , HI 96761 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 108


Keywords:

scenic views bruschetta burgers miranda dessert happy hour stir fry outdoor seating healthy food tartare margaritas great value beet salad brunch food good service French toast tartines casual mango smoothies sangria bread
Patrick R

Out of 5 days in Hawaii, this was by far the best meal we've had. Highly recommend the stir fry . Great view if you can manage an outdoor space .

Epicurious

The best strategy here is to graze through the eclectic tapas : beets with goat cheese , spicy lamb with grilled pita , sugar snap peas sautéed with ginger and spices, and a stunning array of flatbreads . Read more

Chris Harris

We very pleased with our meal and the service here on the last night of our honeymoon. The ahi bruschetta is very tasty. Asian fried chicken (hers) and the seafood pasta (mine) were both excellent.

Nikki Foster

Great food and service! The Hawaiian Taro bread is the absolute best and I loved my stir fry entree too. Drinks were crafted well too and it's a great vibe on the water.

Betsy & Jason Lancy

Scallops and risotto OMG you won’t regret it! One of the best meals I’ve ever had. Incredibly tender scallops , perfect Parmesan risotto , flavorful tomatoes and onions … I’ll thinking about them forever

Isabella Serrani

THIS IS THE BEST RESTAURANT IN MAUI. The cocktails are spectacular, there are turtles swimming next to you and food is fresh, local and sustainable. Get 2 orders of ahi bruschetta and taro bread .

Giulio Mecocci

1. Taro sweetbread 2. Malo Cristo (warm soft lightly-fried brioche bread with ham , cheese + mustard inside) 3. tuna bruschetta (like an avo toast + peppery ahi tuna ) 4. Great location on the water

Kate McCormley

This place is a gem! Save room for the Miranda dessert and Lilikoi (passion fruit ) sorbet . Yum. The best meal I've had in Maui so far.

Charlie

Literally the best restaurant on Maui. There is no reason to go anywhere else. Every dish is pure perfection and the cocktails are to die for.

Dara-Ann Bauman

A must on Maui. Get there by 5 at the latest to sit on the patio . The sangria is wonderfully refreshing, and really can't go wrong with anything on the menu.

Scott H

Make a reservation and ask for a table on the water. Great service, great (for Maui) food and free valet parking .

Jeniece Gibbs

Make a reservation for a table on the patio closest to the ocean for the best ambiance. Highly recommend the ahi tuna bruschetta and a good bottle of red to start.

Inna G

Tuna bruschetta , beet salad and brussel sprouts were good. The bread was amazing to with beautiful sunset views

Glenn G

Make a reservation if you want to see the sunset . We almost always see turtles nearby too so go early if you can.

Namhee Cho

Try out beet salad with goat cheese with a glass of wine or beer . Get a seat at the oceanfront and enjoy the view !

Constantin K

Amazing sunsets , great drinks (get the pims cup) and food is tasty. It's crowded but worth it. Touristy but in all the right ways.

Exclusive Resorts

Charming seaside restaurant ! The Kobe beef burger with garlic aioli was amazing and the special edamame salsa was unforgettable. Eat at the bar for excellent service!

Kimon Roufas

The Ahi Bruschetta are probably the best bruschetta I have ever had! Get the full size for your main course.

hooeyspewer .

Great view from this wonderful oceanside restaurant . Open air dining. Food and drinks done right. They're geniuses with Ahi .

Katryna Spadafore

Like everyone else says...get the oyster shooters and ahi tuna bruschetta ! They were not overrated! Fresh fish was top notch as well .

Rachael Quisel

The cream of potato with jalapeños soup isn't on the menu but you can request it. At $9 a bowl it's the best deal there (& a great savory treat!).

J T

Try to get outdoor seating for dinner , if you want a pleasant seaside dinner experience.

Fodor's Travel

Every item on the menu is delicious, and there's a focus on ingredients that promote local sustainability. Read more

Albert L

Has a sister restaurant next door, but expect a full house for both. We were lucky to get seated at the bar . Fresh fish !

Norman Liang

Try to get on the patio around sunset . It's dramatic watching the owner climb around putting up the tarp as the sun dips below the horizon.

Jerry S

Small, intimate place right on the beachfront, open to soft breezes and with great view of Lana’i and the setting sun.

John Stafford

Happy Hour 2 to 4:30pm. Pita wraps , flatbreads , Mai tais , margeritas. Get there early as parking is limited.

Hunter Owens

Grab a Mai Tai and enjoy it right on the water. Great Happy Hour

Valentin Guerin

Good mai tai , and we got stuffed with their delicious sweet bread .

jesus jones james johnson

Great tartare ! Food is delicious and the service is amazing.

Diana Pfaff

Amazing oyster shooter . The view ain't bad, either. Be sure to look for the sea turtles !

Raelinn Doty

Sit at the bar . Everything I've tried here is delicious!

J Man

Happy Hour is from 3:00 to 4:00 and is AMAZING! Great appetizers , drinks and GREAT value !

Richard Munder

We were here 5 years ago...and loved it. We are back for brunch and a dinner.....whole fish is awesome crispy

Peter Berg

One of the best burgers I have ever had in my life. Fantastic. The whole fish is great, too.

Hallie

Ahi Bruschetta is out of this world! The clams are great too

Epicurious

This seaside restaurant not only has the view but an excellent menu also. Nibble on the wide variety of tapas while relaxing and watching the sun set over the breaking waves.

Dina Laul Touchon

Mahi Mahi ceviche , ahi tuna bruschetta are must first courses. Miranda dessert you can't pass up - amazing!

Liza Shirinskaya

Tuna sashimi is must try!!!

Holls Wojcak

The Mala Cup and the local fresh catch , great service, tops sunset views . Win.

Phil Carroll

Omg the scallops - soooo good

Michelle Kelly

Very accommodating for kids. Healthy options and we were even given a toy !

Andrew Glass

One of the best seafood restaurants I've ever been to!! Also they have very good margaritas .

Alex Golod

Seaside , excellent views , really good and fresh seafood , competent service.

Erica Gonzalez

Great view ! Try the huevos rancheros ! Chilaquiles are good and spicy !

Bally Kehal

Mango smoothies and there brunch menu is awesome ! And they serve Chimey with a nice large choice of wines . it is on the water so great for romatic brunch or dinner .

Brian Strauss

One of the healthiest spots in Lahaina. Meal-sized salads don’t disappoint and neither does the waterfront location.

Eric S.

Open with an oyster shooter , follow with calamari , then go for the Kobe beef burger and adult mac-n-cheese for the table, finish with an amazing sunset .

Tara Angioletti

Late afternoon lunch is the perfect time for a cocktail & you avoid the evening crowd. It's my favorite time of day to go to Mala.

Carol Dahmen

The Snake River Kobe burger is the best I've ever had. Flavor explosion!

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