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Sunset Dinner from the Lanai - Mala Ocean Tavern, Lahaina, HI

Mala Ocean Tavern

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4.8 (8939)
$30 and under
Seafood
1307 Front St, Lahaina, HI 96761

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 79 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
Maui isn't just a popular vacation spot because of its gorgeous beaches and beautiful oceans. The island is also known for its oceanfront restaurants. Dining in an oceanfront restaurant on Maui is one of the best ways to take in the entire island's breathtaking ocean scenery.
Experience and relish the taste of delicious meals at Mala Ocean Tavern! Here's what makes our oceanfront restaurant on Maui the preferred choice for many:

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Daily 9:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 pm–1:00 am Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 667-9394
  • Website
    https://malatavern.com/?y_source=1_MTAwNDg4MTUyMS04NjAtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ==
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    MALA can cater your next party, wedding, work function, or private event with outstanding island influenced cuisine from . For catering inquiries please contact reservations@malatavern.com or call (808) 667-9394.
  • Private party facilities
    Join us at MALA! Host your Private Event oceanfront at Mala Ocean Tavern. Inquiries please contact reservations@malatavern.com or call (808) 667-9394.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    1307 Front St, Lahaina, HI 96761
  • Neighborhood
    Lahaina
  • Cross street
    Kapunakea St.
  • Parking details
    Self parking is available in the small parking lot located to the right of the restaurant, the parking lot between our neighbor restaurants, the parking lot in front of Aloha Mixed Plates, Safeway, Cannery Mall, and some street parking on Front street. Please refrain from parking in front pf local residents' homes, especially in the burn zone.
  • Public transit
    Cannery Mall Bus Stop
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Menu

Mala Ocean Tavern's menu was last updated on 7/3/2025.

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What 8,939 people are saying

Mala Ocean Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Seafood

  • Maui

    Great for brunch

  • Maui

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mala Ocean Tavern offers a "wonderful oceanfront dining experience" with "delicious food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "amazing views" and "fantastic ambiance," with highlights including "incredible fresh fish," "scallops," and "ahi bruschetta." The "friendly staff" and "breathtaking sunset views" make it a "Maui must-visit."
8,939 Reviews

  1. Lisa

    Tahoe / Reno Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had brunch at Mala and the food and service couldn’t have been better! We had an outside table. View was amazing and we were fortunate to see many turtles too. Highly recommend and will definitely be going back!

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  2. Thomas VIP

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service along with a terrific location on the ocean.

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  3. Ana

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The scenery was amazing and we were sat right by the water. We were able to catch the sunset while there. My oyster shooter, drink and scallop meal was great. My cousin however felt her chicken was bland and could have used more flavor.

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  4. jose

    San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very fresh menu items with great service. Mai Tai was excellent

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Best food and view in Maui. You dont need to look any further. Eat on the outside patio. Awonderful dining experience.

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  6. WILLIAM VIP

    Los Angeles47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this place every time we go, we always enjoy the mahi! Such a wonderful dish with all the veggies!

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  7. Randy VIP

    Calgary / Southern Alberta68 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There were 6 of us covering 3 generations with 2 pescatarians, 2 vegetarians and 2 omnivores. We were celebrating the twins 18 th Birthdays. Getting an Outstanding recommendation requires checking a lot of boxes. We booked some time ago and asked for a table with a view of the water. Our table had an open window with waves crashing 6 feet from us. Spectacular! Service was excellent -cordial and knowledgeable. Maybe a little too prompt between courses. Good variety of choices on the menu and everyone was able to order something to their liking. Well prepared and presented. Not inexpensive, with cocktails and a bottle of Sancerre it came to $690. Make sure you note that if you are a party of 6 or more there is an automatic 20 % tip added.

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  8. Lynne VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and great friendly service. You can be seated right at the waters edge.

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  9. Steve VIP

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley127 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place never disappoints! Great food. Love the whole fish. Book way ahead and get a table at sunset. Sunset from here is spectacular.

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  10. Alyssa VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    John was an excellent server, food and atmosphere were superb.

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FAQs

Mala Ocean Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 667-9394.

Mala Ocean Tavern is rated 4.8 stars by 8939 OpenTable diners.

Mala Ocean Tavern does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  5. Lahaina

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 79 times today
Google Map for Mala Ocean Tavern

1307 Front St, Lahaina, HI 96761

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Kapunakea St.
  • Neighborhood
    Lahaina
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Daily 9:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 pm–1:00 am Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Self parking is available in the small parking lot located to the right of the restaurant, the parking lot between our neighbor restaurants, the parking lot in front of Aloha Mixed Plates, Safeway, Cannery Mall, and some street parking on Front street. Please refrain from parking in front pf local residents' homes, especially in the burn zone.
  • Public transit
    Cannery Mall Bus Stop
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    https://malatavern.com/?y_source=1_MTAwNDg4MTUyMS04NjAtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ==
  • Phone number
    (808) 667-9394
  • Catering
    MALA can cater your next party, wedding, work function, or private event with outstanding island influenced cuisine from . For catering inquiries please contact reservations@malatavern.com or call (808) 667-9394.
  • Private party facilities
    Join us at MALA! Host your Private Event oceanfront at Mala Ocean Tavern. Inquiries please contact reservations@malatavern.com or call (808) 667-9394.
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