At Mala Tavern, they make serving delicious Mediterranean food an all-day affair. Every day of the week, they start out with a delicious brunch before moving onto happy hour and dinner. Late night bites run until midnight on Friday and Saturday – and it all happens right on the oceanfront in Lahaina.
To get the full waterfront experience, you’ll want to reserve your table well in advance. Request the patio or oceanfront seating and be prepared to wait past your reservation time during their busiest hours. If you’re in a hurry, you can accept an inside table, which boasts a nice upscale ambiance all its own.
Once you settle into your seat, start your culinary journey by ordering one of their tasty appetizers. Then, set your sights on all their upscale entrees, like Ube Pancakes, Wagyu Burger, and Pan Fried Mahi Mahi. Executive Chef Alvin Savella puts his heart and soul into every creation, ensuring every last bite leaves you craving more.
Since they operate a full bar, feel free to pair your food with your preferred alcoholic beverages. Their multi-page wine menu features all the fan favorites, including champagne, new world whites, and old world reds. Their culinary cocktails never fail to impress either, especially their POG-infused Makai Tai.
You can also skip the alcohol in favor of Mac Nut Coconut Cold Brew coffee, fresh-squeezed fruit juice, and many other scrumptious drinks. Their Local Sugar Cane Lilikoi-Guava Lemonade is out of this world delicious, giving your meal a tropical kick in an instant.
No matter what you try, you’ll get to soak in amazing views plus listen to live music. The friendly service completes the experience, making you feel like the guest of honor even while they’re busier than ever.
Definitely try their:
Build Your Own Bloody Mala
If you want to enjoy a truly over the top brunch beverage, go with the Build Your Own Bloody Mala. This drink starts with a flavorful base featuring Pau vodka, bloody mala mix, and a celery stick in a glass with a seasoned rim. Then, for an extra charge, you can add applewood smoked bacon, lamb meatballs, coconut shrimp, oyster shooters, or mini ahi bruschetta.
Greek Pita Wrap
For all your favorite Mediterranean flavors in every bite, the Greek Pita Wrap is the way to go. To create this lunchtime entrée, they put red onion, cucumber, greens, tomato, feta cheese, and tzatziki sauce on a pita. Then, they add either lamb meatballs or grilled chicken, depending on your preferences. You can also go with grilled fish for an extra charge. To finish it off right, frites land on the plate right before serving.
Seafood Brodo
The Seafood Brodo lets you relish all the best oceanfront flavors while enjoying the spectacular view of the waterfront. This soup features Kauai prawns, clams, seafood sausage, and fregula pasta in a rich tomato broth. A fennel and sea bean salad and grilled baguette dressed in garlic aioli perfectly complete your meal.
After enjoying your amazing meal, stick around for a bit for an after-dinner drink, like a dessert wine, amaro, or cordial. As your belly starts to settle, you can move onto the grand finale by getting one of their decadent desserts. Not sure which one to try? You cannot lose with the Pot de Crème, which features butterscotch, vanilla mousse, and salted caramel deliciousness.
Insider Tips:
-Call for reservations well before your trip if you’d like to enjoy a sunset view during your meal.
-Table reservations only last one and a half hours, although you can push it to two hours when they’re not super busy.
-Come by between 2 pm and 4 pm daily for happy hour and get discounts on apps and drinks.
-During the late-night hours on Friday and Saturday, they only accept walk-ins.
-Locals get 20% off at every visit.
-Want to take your upcoming event to the next level? Just call and ask about their catering services.
-Expect to see a 2% kitchen staff gratuity added to your bill.