Mala Ocean Tavern Wins Big at the 2025 ʻAipono Awards

Mahalo for Your Aloha and Support

We’re still riding the wave of gratitude after being recognized in the 2025 Maui Nō Ka ʻOi Magazine ʻAipono Awards - an annual celebration of excellence in Maui’s culinary scene, voted on by our island’s incredible community.

We’re beyond honored to share that Mala Ocean Tavern received four major awards this year:

✨ Gold – Best Oceanfront Dining
🥈 Silver – Best Fish & Seafood
🥈 Silver – Most “Maui-est”
🥈 Silver – Restaurant of the Year

These awards are not just accolades, they’re a reflection of the heart and soul our team pours into every dish and every guest experience. From the kitchen to the front of house, every member of the Mala ʻohana shows up with passion, aloha, and a love for what we do. And we wouldn’t be here without our amazing community. Every vote, every visit, and every kind word means the world to us.

We also received Honorable Mentions in several standout categories:
🏅 Best Late-Night Dining
🏅 Best Handcrafted Cocktails
🏅 Best Happy Hour
🏅 Best Hawaiʻi Regional Cuisine
🏅 Best Wine List
🏅 Most Innovative Menu

Each recognition is a reminder of why we do what we do and how lucky we are to do it on this beautiful island we call home.

To everyone who took the time to vote for us: mahalo nui loa. Your support lifts us up and inspires us to keep creating, keep evolving, and keep welcoming you to the ocean’s edge with open arms.

Here’s to more sunsets, seafood, and shared moments in 2025. We can’t wait to see you again soon. 🌺🌊

With love and aloha,
The Mala Team