Mala Ocean Tavern is featured in the Orange County Register’s look at Maui three years after the Lahaina wildfires, highlighting Lahaina’s continued recovery, MALA’s oceanfront dining experience, and the planned reopening of beloved local restaurant Down the Hatch.

Hana Hou Hospitality has been recognized as a 2026 Hawaiʻi Excellence in Business Award honoree by Hawaii Business Magazine, celebrating its commitment to exceptional hospitality, community impact, workplace culture, and business excellence across Mala Ocean Tavern, Coco Deck Lahaina, Pineapple Robot, and Pizza Paradiso.

Discover how Māla Ocean Tavern's Round Up Program supports local Maui nonprofits throughout the year. By simply rounding up your check, you help fund organizations dedicated to environmental stewardship, historic preservation, community recovery, youth education, and cultural initiatives across Lahaina and Maui. Learn about our quarterly nonprofit partners and how every meal can make a meaningful difference in the community.

Executive Chef Mitch Atwell of Mala Ocean Tavern will participate in the 2026 Huliau Food & Film Festival on August 29th, joining Maui's top chefs for an evening celebrating local agriculture, sustainable cuisine, and community. Learn how the event supports the Maui Huliau Foundation's mission to empower local youth through environmental education, climate literacy, leadership, filmmaking, and stewardship programs while showcasing the best of Maui's culinary talent.

Experience an unforgettable evening at Māla Ocean Tavern with an exclusive Penfolds Wine Dinner on September 24. Enjoy a four-course menu by Executive Chef Mitch, expertly paired with iconic Penfolds wines and guided by Brand Ambassador Brooke Barnett.