Mala Ocean Tavern Blog
Nominate MALA for Best of Maui 2026
VOTING IS NOW OPEN! Vote for Mala and all your Maui favorites. Help celebrate our oceanfront dining, fresh food, cocktails, and team.
Mala Ocean Tavern Featured in Orange County Register’s Look at Maui’s Recovery
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 Honored with 2026 Hawaiʻi Excellence in Business Award
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.
Mala Ocean Tavern's Round Up Program: Small Change, Lasting Impact
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 to Participate in the 2026 Huliau Food & Film Festival
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.

