Neon Dreams: Futuristic New Year’s Eve Celebration

December 31, 2025 • Māla Ocean Tavern
$25 Pre-Sale | $35 at the Door | 21+

Step into the future this New Year’s Eve at Māla Ocean Tavern’s Neon Dreams, an electric night where luminous color, cutting-edge style, and high-energy celebration collide. The oceanfront transforms into a glowing neon playground filled with lights, futuristic décor, metallic accents, and vibrant vibe designed to transport you into 2026 in electrifying style.

Move with the crowd as DJ Ron brings a high-voltage soundtrack all night long, strike a pose in the photobooth, and lift your glass for a sparkling champagne toast at midnight. Dress to impress in metallics, glow accessories, and futuristic silhouettes that light up the night.

Whether you’re here to dance, celebrate, or step into a world of neon fantasy, this will be an unforgettable countdown along the Maui shoreline.

MALA OCEAN TAVERN FEATURED in Coast to Coast Newspaper’s Fine Dining Guide

For us, great service is personal. It goes beyond taking an order or delivering a dish. It is about genuine connection, warmth, and making every guest feel seen and cared for. When someone dines with us, we want them to feel like they belong here. We want the evening to unfold naturally, with thoughtful recommendations, relaxed conversation, and a sense of ease that feels effortless.

That spirit is at the heart of what we do at Mala Ocean Tavern, and it is part of what led to our recent feature in the Coast to Coast Newspaper Fine Dining Guide for Maui, Waikīkī, and Honolulu for November 2025. The guide described Mala as “a gem of Lahaina” and highlighted the meaning behind continuing to serve our community after the devastating wildfires. That recognition feels especially meaningful because this restaurant has always been more than a place to eat. It is history, gathering, and connection by the ocean.

The review also celebrated some of the dishes our guests return for again and again. The writers called our Ahi Bruschetta one of the best they have tasted in Hawaiʻi and described the Taro Root Veggie Burger as surprisingly unforgettable. Each dish on our menu is crafted with intention using fresh island ingredients and flavors that reflect the spirit of Hawaiʻi. While we love hearing praise, what truly matters is knowing guests experience the care behind every bite.

What resonated most in the feature was how they described the feeling of dining here. The ocean only steps away. A relaxed elegance that never feels formal or stiff. A space where time slows just enough to savor a cocktail, a sunset, or a conversation you have been waiting to have.

We are honored by the recognition and grateful for the guests, neighbors, and returning visitors who fill our dining room with energy and aloha every day. Without you, none of this is possible.

If it has been a while since your last visit, consider this your invitation. The view is waiting. The kitchen is ready. Your table is here.

Shop Mala This Black Friday Weekend!

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The holidays are almost here, and Mala Ocean Tavern is bringing a little extra aloha to your gift shopping this year. From Black Friday through Cyber Monday, enjoy exclusive savings and a special gift when you shop our online store!

Spend $75 or more and receive $5 off your order plus a FREE Mala gift valued at $25, our way of saying mahalo for supporting local. Whether you’re picking up a cozy Mala tee, a gift card for your favorite foodie, or something special for yourself, now’s the perfect time to treat someone you love (and maybe yourself, too 😉).

✨ Use promo code: BLKFRI2025 at checkout
🛍️ Offer valid Black Friday through Cyber Monday
🎁 Free gift available while supplies last

Shop small. Support local. Share the Māla spirit this season.

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.