Best outdoor dining

Mala Ocean Tavern named #4 in the Top 20 Best Outdoor Dining in the States!

We are absolutely honored for being recognized by Toast for dining in the great outdoors! Residents and guests of Maui come to dine on delicious local cuisine, sip delectable culinary cocktails and exciting wine, oceanfront. Our open air eatery and oceanfront patio is excited to be recognized with the other exciting restaurants around the country. Check them all out!

We look forward to welcoming you to MALA. Reservations encouraged, walk-ins welcome! All you need is ALOHA!

Mala Ocean Tavern is open daily for Brunch 9a-2p, Live Music Happy Hour 2-4p, and Dinner 4-10p. Each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night from 10p-12a, join us for for MALA ‘Til Midnight with entertainment and the perfect late night menu by Chef Kalei.

The results are in! 2022 ‘aipono restaurant awards

We are proud to have been a part of this past weekend’s Maui Mag 'Aipono Awards at the Old Lahaina Luau! Mahalos to all the people who took the time to vote and show the aloha for so many of Maui's local restaurants and small businesses. Mahalo nui loa to Maui No Ka Oi Magazine for hosting this event for nearly 20 Years!

We extend our gratitude to our staff for all their hard work, to everyone who continues to support our businesses, and to everyone who voted for us! It is wonderful to be among all of the talent on the island of Maui and in Hawaii. Congratulations to all the nominees and winners.  All of the great restaurants on Maui encourage us to strive to always be our absolute best! 

We are honored to have taken home the following awards:

MĀLA OCEAN TAVERN
GOLD  - BEST OCEANFRONT DINING
GOLD - BEST BUSINESS LUNCH
SILVER - MOST MAUI-EST
SILVER - BEST LATE NIGHT DINING
SILVER - BEST SERVICE
SILVER - BEST WINE LIST