MALA - Wailea Beach Marriott Resort - Permanently Closed

MALA - Wailea Beach Marriott Resort - Permanently Closed reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Blou VIP

   Hawaii94 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 8, 2016

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   So sorry they are closing! The meals, service and views were all spectacular!
   

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   MaryT

   Dallas35 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on May 5, 2016

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   I had the beef carpaccio appetizer,it was delicious.We both had the mahimahi it was well prepared.As we were the only reservation for Mala,they were not open and served us in the adjoining restaurant-The Mercantile which was much more casual and served pork rinds and dip instead of rolls or bread!Would have been nice if they let us know before we got there. These 2 restaurants are closing and Roy's is taking them over.Can't happen soon enough.
   

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   Xyzz

   Charleston20 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2016

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Restaurant is closing May 15 as the hotel changes direction. Shame. Great food. Kimo was our waiter - he was outstanding - friendly. great attention to detail. If restaurants in Lahaina run by same team are as good - then worth the trip. Outstanding.
   

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   Jimbo

   Los Angeles10 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 28, 2016

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   It's not anything like the one in Lahina.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Toronto1 review

   2.0

   Dined on February 19, 2016

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   The original chef has moved on and the current chef is phasing out the restaurant. This was very apparent in our experience—the restaurant felt like an unwanted older child that was just being kept around. Our server was lovely and a lot of the food was fine, but only just fine.
   

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   burly581 VIP

   Hawaii145 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 15, 2016

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We have stayed at the Marriott many times when traveling to Maui and have enjoyed the meal service. Now that we live on the island, we thought we would return to be treated special, as if we were vacationers. We went to dinner on Valentine's Day. The menu was nothing more than their regular menu, but prices inflated. Mind you, the food is very good--we had the special fish of the day and it was amazing! The beet salad is very small and we had their signature dessert which was not all that pleasing. There are not many people at this restaurant. It seems that the hotel's other restaurant has more of a following. We will probably enjoy another hotel for our special evenings at dinner. Good, but...
   

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   Jack

   Indiana4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 18, 2016

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The sweet potatoes were awesome. The salmon was cooked perfectly. I really enjoyed the entire experience.
   

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   LindaS

   Vancouver2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on January 11, 2016

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   We have been to Mala's in Lahini many times and always loved the food, so we booked our reservation on the assumption we were about to have a great meal! Soooo disappointed!! My tuna poke, no flavor, had to ask for chili sauce! My husband ordered the ribs, they had a good sauce but were a chalky dry texture as if they had been reheated too often! I ordered the short ribs, they were also dry, not that beautiful falling apart tender juicy meat that short ribs should be, also the mashed potatoes they were served on were cold. We did tell our server our concerns, just so they could take it back and make improvements. We were not looking for compensation, but they did take our mains off the bill. But we would have rather had a good meal.
   

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   sassycactus

   Phoenix75 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 10, 2016

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The staff was very engaged, food was great and the Brussels's sprouts are de-lish. As Phoenicians, we enjoyed seeing pictures of one of the multiple owners, Mr. Furnier (Alice Cooper) that help keep jobs in the Wailea economy. We've long known Mr. Furnier and family have been life long supporters of many charities. We are most happy to be MaLa patrons - rock on :) Mahalo nui loa, xo
   

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    2ndCity

    Chicago18 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on December 26, 2015

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2

    We have had better experiences at this restaurant previously. Having that said, the meal we are reviewing was the Christmas buffet. While there was supposed to be a decent selection, what was left was average. By the time they had replaced the ribs and prime rib that was out, (it took approximately 25 minutes) I had moved on to Luke warm Mahi-Mahi lemon and shrimp, crab legs and tuna poke (which was decent) and did not have much of an appetite for much else. My wife and daughter of were less pleased. The salad bar was "run through" and somewhat unkept as was much of the buffet. We had a 7:30 pm reservation. When I mentioned to our server that we were ready for the check and that after waiting in the beef station line unsuccessfully for prime rib - she brought me the check and some prime rib and baabyback ribs. In my mind while it was certainly a nice gesture, it was too little too late as I no longer had an appetite and was ready to leave. Needless to say, no discount off of the $59.95 adult buffet price or $25.00 12 and under price for my daughter. Would have to seriously consider returning as there are other options equal and better nearby. Meal was below average. Service was barely acceptable (we bussed our own plates to the empty table next to us), price was unfair as we were not given essentially what we had paid for, food average - overall experience - disappointing.
    

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