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Māla Ocean Tavern

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Experience great dining at Māla Ocean Tavern. Established in 2004, Māla Ocean Tavern offers award-winning, oceanfront dining, delicious culinary cocktails and an excellent wine selection—all with a relaxed Maui feel. Intimate and casually chic, overlooking the historic Māla Wharf, Māla is the perfect stop on famous, historic Front Street to have brunch or lunch with friends, or dinner with the entire family. Featuring creative cuisine by Executive Chef Kalei Ducheneau, the outstanding menu includes organic, fresh and delicious island-inspired international cuisine, with excellent vegan and gluten-free options. View the menu and book your table on their website. Open daily for brunch and lunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy live music during Happy Hour from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Dinner service happens nightly from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Focusing on Chinese, Hawaiian and local flavors, Owner and Chef Alvin “The Kitchen Assassin” Savella draws inspiration from family—remembering making everything from scratch while growing up. Chef Alvin creates inspired dishes that are thoughtful and inventive, using an array of Asian flavors. His desire for family style dining is a driving force behind the restaurant and influences many dishes—with a focus on sharing and enjoying. There are also many vegetarian and gluten-free options, and the restaurant features indoor and outdoor seating with ocean views. Mixologist Hailey Cook has created a unique Tiki Cocktail menu that brings innovative craft cocktails to complement Chef Alvin's exciting cuisine in a stylish, yet casual dining experience. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Serving lunch, Happy Hour and dinner.

Located in Lāhainā

(808) 451-2778 • duckine.com

1312 Front Street, Lāhainā (Map F, #7, PG 166)

› TWO HAPPY HOURS DAILY; 2-5PM & 8-10PM

› FAMILY-STYLE DINING

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