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.

Spirits by the Sea: An Addams Family Halloween at MALA Ocean Tavern

This Halloween, Lahaina’s oceanfront icon transforms into something delightfully spooky. Māla Ocean Tavern invites you to celebrate the night in true Addams Family style with Spirits by the Sea: An Addams Family Halloween on Friday, October 31st from 10PM–1AM.

Step inside our seaside tavern and expect eerie ambiance, dark glamour, and plenty of “spirits” in every sense of the word. Our team has conjured up an evening that blends the mysterious charm of the Addams Family with Māla’s signature style.

🎶 Music by DJ Sarah Haywood
DJ Sarah Haywood will be spinning beats that carry you from witching hour to last call.

🍴Culinary Delights by Chef Mitch
Chef Mitch will be crafting special Halloween-inspired dishes and tavern favorites, served fresh until midnight.

🍸 Cocktails & Oceanfront Vibes
Sip on craft cocktails while the waves crash just outside. Whether you’re channeling Morticia’s elegance or Uncle Fester’s chaos, our bar will keep your spirit alive with every pour.

👻 Costumes Encouraged
This is your chance to get spooky. Dress up, lean in, and let the Addams Family spirit inspire your look - whether you’re a Gomez, a Wednesday, or your own eerie creation.

📍 Event Details

• Doors open: 10:00 PM sharp

• Food service: Until midnight

• Party continues: Until 1:00 AM

• Limited EARLYBIRD tickets: $10 (save $10)

• Door admission: $20

Join us for a night where the ocean meets the macabre, and the Addams Family spirit takes over Lahaina. It’s going to be creepy, kooky, mysterious, spooky, and most importantly, unforgettable.

Mala Featured During the Maui Invitational on ESPN!

We are excited to announce that Mala was recently spotlighted on ESPN during the Maui Invitational, one of the most prestigious college basketball tournaments in the nation! This incredible feature highlights Mala’s dedication to embracing the spirit of Hawai‘i through culinary artistry, cultural connection, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Nestled along the picturesque shores of Lahaina, Mala has long been a treasured gem in the Maui dining scene. Known for its fresh, locally sourced ingredients and vibrant flavors, Mala offers a dining experience that celebrates both the heritage and the natural beauty of Hawai‘i. From our thoughtfully crafted dishes to the breathtaking oceanfront views, every aspect of Mala is designed to capture the essence of aloha.

The Maui Invitational provided the perfect stage to showcase what makes Mala special. With college basketball fans across the country tuning in, this feature not only introduced Mala to a national audience but also served as a reminder of the strength and resilience of our Maui ‘ohana. In the wake of challenges, moments like these allow us to come together, share our story, and shine a spotlight on the beauty of our community.

We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to share Mala’s journey with viewers on ESPN. A heartfelt mahalo to the entire Maui Invitational team, ESPN, and everyone who made this possible.

Watch the full feature here: View the Video

Join us as we continue to celebrate the flavors and spirit of Hawai‘i—one plate, one moment, and one story at a time.