Christmas Eve & Christmas Day at Mala Ocean Tavern

Whether it’s Christmas Eve under the stars or Christmas Day with ocean waves as your soundtrack, Māla Ocean Tavern invites you to celebrate the holidays Maui-style , with warmth, flavor, and aloha.

🌟 Christmas Eve & Christmas Day 🌟
Brunch: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Dinner: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
(Please note there will be no Happy Hour service on these days.)

Enjoy our full brunch and dinner menus, along with a festive featured entrée that perfectly balances indulgence and island sophistication:

Featured Entrée
Roast Prime Ribeye | Yukon mash, grilled lemon-garlic asparagus, crispy Kula onions, horseradish cream, sunflower chimichurri, and au jus.

Our sommelier’s wine selections will be available to complement your meal and toast to the season.

Holiday Reservations

Māla Ocean Tavern’s cozy, oceanfront setting makes it one of Maui’s most sought-after places to celebrate the holidays. Reservations are strongly encouraged.

The holidays are about connection with family, friends, and community. From all of us at Māla Ocean Tavern, mahalo nui loa for being part of ours.

Thanksgiving at Mala Ocean Tavern

Celebrate Thanksgiving by the Sea

This Thanksgiving, trade the kitchen chaos for ocean views and handcrafted island flavors. Join us at Māla Ocean Tavern for a day of gratitude, gorgeous food, and the kind of easy elegance that makes the holidays feel effortless.

Thursday, November 27, 2025
Brunch: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Dinner: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
(Please note there will be no Happy Hour service on Thanksgiving Day.)

Our MALA ‘Ohana is serving up our full brunch and dinner menus, along with featured holiday specials that put a Māla twist on tradition:

Featured Entrée
Wild Mushroom Stuffed Turkey Roulade
“Mother Mushroom Farms” Ali‘i, Lion’s Mane & Shiitake, Yukon mash, charred green beans, cranberry compote, rosemary jus.

Soup
Spiced Pumpkin Soup with brown butter, sage, and crème fraîche.

Dessert
Pumpkin Mochi Crunch with butter pecans and cream cheese icing.

Curated wine pairings, including Monte Tondo Soave Classico (Veneto, Italy 2023) and Bruna Grimaldi Dolcetto D’Alba (Piedmont, Italy 2021), round out the meal beautifully.

Enjoy these specials alongside your Māla favorites, with online ordering available and service on a first-come, first-served basis.

Reservations & Details

Māla Ocean Tavern is an intimate oceanfront restaurant, and our holiday tables fill quickly.

• Reservations are highly encouraged.

• Dress Code: Island Smart Casual

• Kamaʻāina Discount: 20% off restaurant-wide (not combinable with other promotions).

• Parking: Adjacent lot, Safeway, or across the street at our sister restaurant, Coco Deck Lahaina. Please avoid parking in residential areas.

Mala Ocean Tavern: Among Maui’s Most-Booked Oceanfront Restaurants

Maui is home to incredible dining, but few places capture the magic of the island quite like MALA Ocean Tavern. Recently recognized on OpenTable’s Most Booked Restaurants list, MALA continues to be a top choice for locals and visitors alike.

Oceanfront Dining in the Heart of Lahaina

Set right on the water, MALA offers guests a front-row seat to Maui’s breathtaking sunsets. The sound of waves, the salty breeze, and a warm island welcome create a dining experience that’s as memorable as the food itself.

Of course, it’s not just the view that makes MALA so unforgettable, it’s the food. The menu is a celebration of Maui’s bounty, built on the island’s freshest ingredients and crafted with both creativity and care. Every plate is designed to reflect the rhythm of the ocean just steps away: vibrant, full of life, and impossible to forget. The flavors strike that perfect balance between comfort and sophistication, the kind of cooking that encourages you to slow down, sip a glass of wine, and savor every bite as the sky deepens into twilight.

What truly sets MALA apart, though, is its people. Guests often write about the Aloha spirit they feel from the moment they walk in. Servers who remember your name, a kitchen that puts heart into every plate, and a team that makes you feel less like a reservation and more like an honored guest.

With its mix of stunning views, unforgettable food, and warm hospitality, it’s no wonder MALA Ocean Tavern is one of the most booked restaurants in Maui. Tables fill quickly, especially at sunset, so reservations are a must. And once you’ve experienced it, you’ll understand why so many visitors return year after year. 💙🧡

Mala Ocean Tavern Receives Bronze for Best Maui Restaurant in 2025 HaleʻAina Awards

We are honored to share that Mala Ocean Tavern has been awarded Bronze for Best Maui Restaurant in the 2025 Hale ʻAina Awards, presented by Honolulu Magazine. This distinction places Mala among the very best in Hawaiʻi’s vibrant and competitive culinary landscape.

The HaleʻAina Awards, established in 1984, are considered the gold standard of dining recognition across the state. Voted on by thousands of local residents and passionate food lovers, the awards reflect a deep appreciation for excellence in food, service, ambiance, and hospitality. To be named among the top three restaurants on Maui is both a tremendous honor and a meaningful affirmation of the care and quality that go into every detail of the Māla experience.

Located oceanfront on Lahaina’s historic Front Street, Mala Ocean Tavern has long been known for its welcoming atmosphere, breathtaking views, and commitment to island-inspired cuisine. Whether guests are enjoying brunch by the water, a sunset dinner with loved ones, or a refreshing afternoon cocktail during happy hour, Mala offers an experience that is both elevated and grounded in the spirit of aloha.

This recognition is especially significant in light of all that the Lahaina community has endured. Following the 2023 wildfires, Mala was among the first restaurants to reopen, serving as a space for both comfort and connection during an incredibly difficult time. To be honored in 2025 is a celebration of culinary achievement, resilience, heart, and community.

We extend our heartfelt mahalos to everyone who voted for Mala and to all those who continue to support us. We are proud to be part of Maui’s rich culinary tradition and are committed to continuing to provide our guests with an unforgettable oceanfront dining experience.

MALA Being Recognized For Romance

Mala Ocean Tavern has been receiving awards since 2004, but the excitement for each new recognition is ever present. In 2022 MALA earned accolades for the Best Oceanfront Dining, along with wine, service, and more in the Maui No Ka Oi Magazine ‘Aipono Awards. Mahalos to those who voted! We are honored that so many people support our little oceanfront eatery.

America’s most beloved restaurants

Because of the support and the outstanding reviews that those have taken the time to share, MALA is earning more for 2022 and 2023. At OpenTable, The Diners Reviews Are In: Top 100 of America’s Most Beloved Restaurants have been announced, and Mala Ocean Tavern made the list. Our ohana could not be more thrilled to be recognized alongside some spectacular restaurants across the country and the state of Hawaii. MALA is known for oceanfront dining, but it is the cuisine, cocktails, wine, and most especially the staff that bring people back time and time again. Whether it’s for a lovely brunch on the patio, to enjoy local music during happy hour, or it is to hear the ocean waves on the shore, while sipping on a culinary cocktail during dinner, there are many reasons to make Mala Ocean Tavern the place to stop when you are on Maui and in Lahaina.

Romantic oceanfront dining

Many visitors to Maui come for a romantic getaway, and we always hope that any celebration be had at MALA. Guests come for honeymoons, anniversaries, baby moons, birthday celebrations and more. When you are looking to wine and dine in a romantic setting, look no further than Mala Ocean Tavern. We are getting noticed for our above and beyond service to help create those romantic moments, and we are honored to get notice in the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America.

Best restaurant with a view

When traveling to Maui, most are looking for the ultimate tropical vacation. And while you are on your dream vacation in magical Hawaii, you imagine yourself sitting oceanfront and sipping on a tropical cocktails and a celebratory glass of champagne. Look no further for the perfect restaurant to unwind and discover what paradise feels like. Trips To Discover has named Mala Ocean Tavern one of the Best Maui Restaurants With A View. Whether you are dining with at Mala Ocean Tavern for Brunch, Happy Hour, or Dinner, it is the destination that will help you truly feel like you are on vacation.

We appreciate all that dine with us. Here is a review from The Collection by KCM.

Our gratitude for all of our guests is unmeasurable, and we hope that we see you at Mala Ocean Tavern soon. Reservations are encouraged, but also feel free to stop-by. Walk-ins are welcome! From the MALA Ohana, mahalo nui loa and a hui hou!