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 dined. An added bonus, sea turtle would come to the rocky shore below restaurant’s windows to munch on the algae. We saw a couple of young ones while we were there.
Parking spaces were limited at 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.
marina williams
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September 24, 2025
Enjoyed our ocean front breakfast. The pork belly eggs Benedict was delicious but it had a little too much fat. The classic eggs Benedict was good. Big portion so come hungry. French toast was good with a twist of purple yam gellato. Aloha!
Nate240
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August 27, 2025
Best restaurant so far of our vacation in Maui! Lovely atmosphere with a table outside right by the ocean. Cocktail was excellent, Brussels sprout app was delicious and generous, and the mahi and fish of the day entrees were both generous in portion and bursting with flavor! The service was also top notch. Going to be hard to beat this one; a must go on your visit to the Lahain/Kaanapali area!
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.
Mala Ocean Tavern completely exceeded our expectations! The food and service were absolutely top-notch. I had the filet mignon, which was cooked to perfection—tender, flavorful, and beautifully presented. My fiancé ordered the scallops, and they were perfectly seared and bursting with flavor. To top it all off, we finished with the affogato, which was the perfect sweet ending to an unforgettable meal. The atmosphere and ocean views made the experience even more special. Highly recommend for anyone looking for an incredible dining experience in Maui!
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 dined. An added bonus, sea turtle would come to the rocky shore below restaurant’s windows to munch on the algae. We saw a couple of young ones while we were there. Parking spaces were limited at 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.
Enjoyed our ocean front breakfast. The pork belly eggs Benedict was delicious but it had a little too much fat. The classic eggs Benedict was good. Big portion so come hungry. French toast was good with a twist of purple yam gellato. Aloha!
Best restaurant so far of our vacation in Maui! Lovely atmosphere with a table outside right by the ocean. Cocktail was excellent, Brussels sprout app was delicious and generous, and the mahi and fish of the day entrees were both generous in portion and bursting with flavor! The service was also top notch. Going to be hard to beat this one; a must go on your visit to the Lahain/Kaanapali area!
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.