Mala Ocean Tavern

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   DivineDine

   Denver

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall4food3service4ambience3

   Staff were very nice. close tight tables with kids on all sides made it hard to enjoy my $20 glass of chardonnay and $50 entree. Dinner for two with one glass of wine no appetizers, no dessert 140 before tip is steep

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Not only was the food absolutely fantastic but the service as well. Everyone checked on us multiple times to make sure we had everything we needed. But absolutely recommend this place!

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   Fereshteh

   Hawaii

   7 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent restaurant and great service. In my opinion, it is the best restaurant on Maui.

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Hawaii

   18 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Amazing!!! Ahi seared perfectly and buttery soft. Scallops also seared perfectly and full of flavor. Best Mai Tai with the POM foam!! Right on the water. Fantastic.

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5. SH

   SarahH

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We’ve loved Mala for years, and were so pleased with the service. Food was a little different from when Mark and Judy were around but lovely all the same.

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   Lisea

   San Francisco

   7 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Amazing always! Our must visit every trip back to Maui.

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7. JN

   JodyN

   Seattle

   21 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   21 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The best breakfast spot on the island! We love everything about Mala’s! Service is exceptional! Food is delicious! You will not be disappointed!

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Everything was fabulous! So glad we made out only dinner out at this restaurant. Will be back

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Fabulous meal, beautiful, right on the water. Fish, apps, drinks all wonderful. Our best dinner yet on the island.

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    Lovelife

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Super great meal, and right on the waterfront! Food was excellent. Highly recommend!

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11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Nice food nice view and great service. I would recommend to everyone to give this place a try.

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We made a request for an ocean front table and that is where they seated us.

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13. RD

    RobertD

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    Service was awesome, food was very good, noise level was off the charts. They need to do something to chill the loudness of the room inside. We cant speak for the ocean side room as we didn't sit there.

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    Harry

    New England

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    What appears to be a funky bar from the outside is a gem inside. The service is excellent and the food is fantastic. We arrived a bit early and waited for bit before receiving a text that our table was ready. Our server was excellent and very knowledgeable about the items on the menu. He also told us about three additions to the menu, all of which very good. While we were waiting for our table, we chatted with a young local family. They provided us with a positive review (best restaurant in Maui) and a couple of recommendations. We were seated right on the waters edge just at sunset. Spectacular, rustic setting. My wife ordered the seared Ahi tuna and I ordered the seafood brood. Service was quick but not rushed and both meals were excellent. I hesitate to write this review because it will draw others to this gem. But given the number of positive reviews, one more won't make much of a difference.

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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had an amazing dinner at Mala. The food was delicious. Highly recommend the tuna bruschetta and the mahi mahi!

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    AprilM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    You can't get a better view, we saw turtles swimming constantly and it was breathtaking. The service was outstanding, seating immediately, our server was very prompt and knowledgeable, and both host and manager came over to check on how the food and everything was. The food was outstanding and for Hawaii prices was a great value. I would recommend Mala Ocean Tavern everyone and I will also return next time that we visit Maui

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17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Can’t miss here. Great food, drinks and view. Always a stop for us when in beautiful Maui.

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The most delicious food and attentive service. Best meal we’ve had in the area the whole time we visited Maui.

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    ShannonS

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had the best table in the house right on the water and our server was attentive and lovely. The food was so good! Great experience all around. We always for to Mala's when we are in Maui and have a great experience every time!

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20. LW

    LoriW

    Hawaii

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food2service5ambience3

    I Booked this restaurant for my birthday dinner. First they tried sitting us in the middle of the room, worst table in the place. But they were very accommodating when we saw an empty table right near the water and they gladly gave us that one. Much better for a special day. After that, The service was fabulous. A1! The appetizer, poki salad was pretty good, not great, and the appetizer was ok. However, unfortunately we let the waiter talk us into whole fish meal for two, that was dry and had absolutely no flavor. It was horrible! We should have stuck to our first choices but that was on us. We though we would really be getting something special for the $99 price tag. Worst meal ever I'd have to say and without getting too graphic, we both were in the bathroom most of the night!

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    JenniferD

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    One of my favorites on Maui! Great sunset view. Best Mai tais! I come for their ahi bruschetta- amazing! Nice laid back Hawaiian vibe.

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    Muskokaernie

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Excellent food, the service was very good. Enjoyed watching turtles feeding along the shoreline.

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    AndyS

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Extra good food and service! You can watch the turtles while you eat! Great place to have good food!

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    Foxy

    Philadelphia

    65 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Had the wagu burger. Delish. Best Mai Tai on Maui. Great Happy Hour Music.

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    BobbyLow1

    Chicago

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food4service4ambience5

    Great interesting, food selection, as well as some of the basics. I had the “Brido” seafood soup/stew. It was very good n tasty. Wife had the fillet and she liked it very much as well cooked great. Good drinks as well. It was an excellent spot as well, right on the beach in Lahaina, just feet from the water. Nice experience in Lahaina🤙🏼

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    ScottG

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Birthday celebration. Greeted by the Manager, and the entire staff was friendly and visited. Food was outstanding, delivered by the Chef. Our waiter made us feel like family. Ambience was perfect, and the view spectacular. Our favorite restaurant on the Kaanapali coast!

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    Ambience and service amazing. Food is mediocre with fish overcooked. Very expensive for food quality. Not as good as a few years ago

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28. SP

    StefanP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Really high quality food very nice ambiente table was ready on time

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29. C

    Charlene

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our server was exceptional in his knowledge and passion, added immensely to our experience 🥂 Thankyou

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was outstanding - could not have been better.

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    BrianG

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3

    I understand what t is tough to keep flies out of a open air dining establishment. We had a lot of them. It was also noisy because of the surf which made people talk loud. It ain’t a good experience. The food was tasty but just average. One other item to note. I see this establishment tacks on a 3% gratuity for the kitchen staff. In my book gratuities are to reward someone for good service. I am sorry but the markup on food and beverage is meant to cover your overhead cost and allows you to make a profit. If you can’t pay your help, raise your prices and don’t sneak it in as a gratuity. The market will decide where to eat.

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    Amanda

    Edmonton

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food, happy hour menu and view! Service was also great! And some live music!

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    It was ok. It’s not my favorite. I would like to try something new. What I liked the most was the oyster shooters. But it had too much ponzu sauce. Had to dump some out because it was too salty. I got the poke and my husband got the fish and chips.

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34. CN

    CarolN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The view food and service was excellent. Loved the hash browns.

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35. MB

    MBar

    Calgary

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fabulous spot, come every time we are in Maui and they never disappoint.

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This restaurant was great with awesome views. Open windows to hear the waves crashing outside. Started with the ahi bruschetta, so good. I had the scallops and my husband had the rib eye, both were delicious. The only con was the rib eye was on the thinner side but still tasty.

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    TonyV

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I went in by myself and the ambience was perfect for those in groups, on dates, or wanting to eat alone. The service was amazing, the staff was very sweet and even gave me a sorbet on the house! I ordered the margherita flatbread and had some beers. I spent the afternoon watching the waves and occasionally saw some honu pop up and say hello :)

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39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Amazing service. Amazing staff. Amazing food. Party of 5, we tried the steak and frites (delicious); Fish and chips (perfect batter and crisp); Greek Pita wrap and lamb pita ( lamb was prepared to perfection); of course we are never too full for dessert so we tried the MALAsada.

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had to wait a few minutes past our reservation time but it was worth the wait Delicious food and good service

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