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

Mala Ocean Tavern

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4.8 (8918)
$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 6/27/2025.

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What 8,918 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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."
8,918 Reviews

  1. kathleen VIP

    Los Angeles15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff went out of their way to make our anniversary celebration special. Amazing food, wonderful service and memorable experience.

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  2. Danielle

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing!!! We loved the view and servers were helpful!

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  3. Walter VIP

    Las Vegas33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mala Ocewn Tavern continues to impress. I have reviews Mala over the last 8 years and still co sided it the best dining experience on West Maui. I typically come here with my work colleagues and always enjoy the food the camaraderie of the staff and the beautiful ocean setting. As mentioned in previous reviews, many restaurants would rest their laurels on the fact that they are sitting right on the ocean. Mala Ocean Tavern is dedicated to offering you attentive service, excellent food value, and a true aloha dining experience. I brought my family here for dinner celebrating my son’s 42nd birthday. We were treated warmly, and the service was especially attentive. The pork shank and scallops and risotto were great. The appetizers which include included bruschetta, poisson cru, coconut shrimp and hummus were all delicious. I highly recommend eating family style so you can sample all the dishes. The cocktails were wonderful. Thank you Ingrid the manager for making my son’s birthday dinner so nice. John, John and Carlos are wonderful servers. You can’t go wrong by coming to Mala Ocean Tavern for a True Maui dining experience. Mahalo Mala. Dr. Tom

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  4. Brad VIP

    Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Portions were small and poorly seasoned. The kids meal were larger than the adult meals. Beautiful location.

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  5. Jerome VIP

    Tulsa22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing ambiance. Food was good. Great service. Will return.

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  6. Saucy

    Hawaii4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was not very good. Rare at Mala, but true yesterday. He was pushy about ordering our entrees when we ordered pupus. I gave in, though my companion didn't. My entree came before I had finished my pupu. Not by much, but I felt it was rushed. When my companion was ready to order his entree, we had to wave the server over. Though busy, the restaurant was not full and seemed to have a full staff. When he brought the check, he didn't offer me the kamaaina discount, either. I decided against asking, because by then I felt leaving was better. I checked the screen for a printed receipt, and we waited. Ten minutes later-I waved him down, and asked about my receipt. He said ""Oh, it didn't print". I guess he saw I wasn't happy-he suddenly offered to go look again. He returned and claimed it had been caught up in the machine, though it wasn't wrinkled at all. The food was excellent as usual. Perhaps someone can persuade this server to slow down and be more aware of his guests' "vibes" and wishes.

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  7. Scott

    Atlanta9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So glad we found this awesome restaurant! Help the rebuild of Lahaina and support this place, you won’t be disappointed

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  8. Joshua

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience. Server (didn’t get their name) was fantastic. Made us feel very special on our honeymoon, with great recommendations. Food was very good. Oyster shooters, who brushetta were great starters. Scallops and seared ahi main dishes were to die for. Affagato dessert with a shot of Baileys capped off a decadent meal. View of the ocean with sea turtles popping their heads out was incredible. Everytime my wife saw one, I could see it brighten her day and add a few seconds to her life. Would highly recommend to anyone making a trip to Maui.

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  9. Frank

    Orange County5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Filet Mignon was cooked and paired perfectly with mashed potatoes and green beans.

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  10. Sara

    Baltimore / Maryland5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mala was fantastic! We went for brunch and the food was delicious! We sat on the outside patio overlooking the water. Service by Kate was great. She was attentive and helpful! Definitely recommend visiting, as Lahaina is still recovering from the fires and needs tourists to visit!!

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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 8918 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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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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