Mala Ocean Tavern Blog
MALA Being Recognized For Romance
When it comes to elegant cuisine, incredible atmosphere, and romantic settings, find it all at one of America’s favorite oceanfront restaurants. Mala Ocean Tavern is the perfect dining experience on your romantic getaway to Maui.
Best outdoor dining
Mala Ocean Tavern named #4 in the Top 20 Best Outdoor Dining in the States! Residents and guests of Maui come to dine on delicious local cuisine, sip delectable culinary cocktails and exciting wine, oceanfront. We look forward to welcoming you to MALA. Reservations encouraged, walk-ins welcome!
VOTE for the best on maui
It’s that time of year again on Maui! Voting has started for the Maui No Ka Oi Magazine ‘Aipono Awards! The restaurant award voting will go through January 31st, 2023. Support local businesses and vote for your favorites. We hope MALA is your favorite, but most importantly, we want you to vote! Either way, voting will help a local business. Vote now and show some love for your favorite Maui restaurants.
WHERE HAWAII EATS VISITs MALA
Mala Ocean Tavern’s Executive Chef Kalei Ducheneau featured on Where Hawaii Eats! Anne Lee hosts special guests from all over the islands each week to learn about their experiences, and get some insight into Hawaii’s extraordinary food scene and culture.
Young, local, and hungry
Maui’s favorite restaurants Mala Ocean Tavern, Down The Hatch and Duckine have an all star line-up of Chef’s and they are all local born and raised. Making their community proud as Executive Chefs, these Lahainaluna graduates are creating a lot of buzz around the island.

