Mala Ocean Tavern Has the Best Possible Ocean View
It’s hard to beat the view at a restaurant sitting right on the water. Like, it’s not even one of those places near the water like Mama’s Fish House—Mala Ocean Tavern is right there. If you don’t like your food for some reason, you could throw it right in the ocean. But you won’t. Not when the food is this delicious. Whether you’re getting seafood that was caught right next to you, eating a ribeye that presumably wasn’t caught in the ocean right next to you, or getting something for brunch with a fried egg on top (that probably didn’t fall from the sky next to the restaurant, but I can’t be sure) you know Chef Savella will do something delicious with it.
Where: Lahaina
Website: malatavern.com
Reservations: OpenTable
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Mala Ocean Tavern Has 10 Yumpoints
JUL 1, 2023
Dining Maui: Top 30 Maui Restaurants
Situated on the northern end of Front Street, Mala Tavern’s open-air digs overlook Mala Wharf and the calm Lahaina seas. This intimate tavern is best known for its outstanding views, daily live music, unique culinary cocktails, and Pacific Rim and Mediterranean-inspired eats. At the helm in the kitchen is local chef Alvin Savella, Maui Magazine’s 2018 Chef Of The Year.
SEP 1, 2022
Maui Nō Ka ‘Oi Magazine: 2022 ʻAipono Maui Restaurant Awards
MOST MAUI-EST - Silver
BEST OCEANFRONT DINING - Gold
BEST SERVICE - Silver
BEST BUSINESS LUNCH - Gold
BEST BURGER - Honorable Mention
BEST MEDITERRANEAN/MIDDLE EASTERN CUISINE - Honorable Mention
BEST HANDCRAFTED COCKTAILS - Honorable Mention
BEST LATE-NIGHT DINING - Silver
BEST WINE LIST - Silver
