Mala Ocean Tavern

1307 Front St, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA

About Mala Ocean Tavern

4.5 / 5

from reviews

    Big Fish Dive Club
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    August 31, 2025

    What a pleasant surprise find near the old Mala Wharf. Apparently this place somehow survived the Lahaina fire. We came at around 3 pm, so only Happy Hour menu was available, which wasn’t bad at all. We had the taro burger (vegetarian), butter lettuce and deep fried calamari. The taro burger came with Swiss cheese and tasted very good (yes, even without any meat in it) and the fries were crispy and seasoned very well. The salad was really fresh and the dressing was on the sweet side, but acceptable. The calamari was excellent paired with artichoke tartar sauce. The service was excellent from the entire team and our server, China, was friendly and helpful. Now, the seating area was the highlight as the waves were splashing our table while we dine. An added bonus, sea turtle would come to the rocky shore below restaurant m’a windows to munch on the algae. We saw a couple of young ones while we were there. Parking spaces were limited rat the restaurant, but there’s a huge lot across the street where Safeway and the ABC Store are located. The drinks were good as well.

    V K
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    July 26, 2025

    A must visit! Everything about this restaurant from the location, decor, and service has incredible charm. We sat by the ocean for some breathtaking views of the eagle rays. Our server was amazing and did a great job accommodating my sensitivity (note I did get charged $10 kitchen service fee for the changes but that is expected). We got the oyster shooters which were out of this world, ube bread with honey butter, scallop dish, and the fried fish of the day. I’m getting hungry again just writing this review. I’ll forever remember this experience.

    Cindy Baker
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    August 02, 2025

    A wonderful spot to chill and grab a bite to eat while feeling the breezes go by no matter where you may be seated. We were there for happy hour. There is a small outdoor patio area for pretty spectacular views of sunset! The late afternoon we were here there was a live music 🎵 playing as well. Just all around good vibe at this location! I would recommend making a reservation for dinner. My photo was taken next to the tavern outside at the road but gives an idea of how amazing it would be while dining.

    T G
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    July 24, 2025

    Our server was so kind and provided good details of the menu and our options. We ordered the “hot” Ube bread and it was still frozen in the middle 😢. Clearly it was just microwaved from frozen and not fresh. The reviews swayed me to order it but trust me and save your money, $14.50 US is crazy for a roll of bread. We also ordered fish tacos, those were good no complaints. Ordered two mimosas, $6 each which is a fair price $1 more for the other juice options is a bit silly though.

    Joe Shane
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    June 17, 2025

    Everything about this restaurant was great. The drinks were good, the food was amazing, the service was exceptional, and it has a great location and vibe. It's pricey, but our party was very satisfied and we definitely felt we got our money's worth. The bread and calamari appetizers were both delicious, as were the catch of the day and the ahi. Strongly recommend!

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