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Mama's Fish House

Seafood Restaurant$$$$

Paia

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Mama's Fish House

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Ranked #1 for seafood restaurants in Paia
The seafood at Mama's Fish House is a can't miss
"Mahimahi and Ahi in sautéed in Panang curry and coconut - best"(17 Tips)
"The black pearl and coconut chiffon cake is amazing!"(14 Tips)
"Macadamia Nut Crab Cakes, Mahi Mahi stuffed with Lobster and Crab"(60 Tips)
"Ceviche, Mai Tai, and Opakapaka are a must."(8 Tips)

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Ranu RajkarnikarJuly 13, 2016
Pricey but worth it. Delicious cocktails, memorable entrees like the stuffed mahi and curry, and appetizers including ono in a coconut. Beautiful view and great service. Come for lunch to soak it in.
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Robert MetcalfDecember 4, 2013
This is the best place to eat in Maui. I can honestly say this is one of the top 5 restaurants I've ever eaten at - includes restaurants in New York, Paris, and Istanbul. Just go and enjoy.
Upvoted Mar 12
Sang Yoon ChoAugust 22, 2016
Mahi-mahi was so nice. You can taste it with pineapple sauce and butter based sauce which was around the fish. Outside the restaurant is ocean view and you can have your meal with the fantastic view!
Emily HOctober 30, 2017
Best (and most expensive) meal we had in Hawaii. Lobster stuffed mahi mahi (pictured) was delicious, but I think the Panang Curry with Ahi, Onaga, and Mahi Mahi was even better, if you like curries!
Rory ParnessJuly 16, 2018
Pro Tip - for the fish entrees, you can request any of the fish with any of the preps. For ex, if you want the ahi but like the way the papio is prepared, you can request the ahi with the papio prep
Paige COctober 31, 2021
This restaurant might be in the top 5 greatest meals I’ve ever had. Everything we had was better than the last. Our waitress was a gem also: so attentive and helpful. I would love to go back!
Salman AnsariMarch 4, 2022
Everything is delicious!! Some favs: Ahi w Tahitian Lime, Haleakala Beef in papaya, Kona lobster coconut luau soup, Mahi Mahi stuffed w lobster, Caladonia prawns. Mama’s Curry is the best dish of all!
Kevin O'NeillApril 3, 2022
Been here 5+ times
A must visit. Annoyingly books up multiple months in advance but you can steal a cancellation if you’re persistent on OpenTable. From the Mai Tais through to all the seafood and the views.
JasonJune 9, 2017
This was absolutely one of the two best restaurants on the island. Merrimans was terrific as well. Comparing Mai Tai's, sorry, Merriman's takes the cake but Mama's has amazing dishes.
LaurissaApril 24, 2019
One of the best meals I’ve ever had. Will definitely come again yeh next time I’m in Maui. Be advised: they book up way in advance!
BillMarch 20, 2017
Get the stuffed mahi mahi. Let people at your table try a bite and they'll be supremely jealous. Don't let them try it and you'll get all of the best meal in Maui for yourself
Pablo KenneySeptember 26, 2018
So, so good. Maui margarita - delicious. Shrimp Wanton - so good. Panang Curry (pictured) was amazing. Strongly recommend, although it is somewhat expensive (Entres are between $40-60)
Chris HauberDecember 28, 2018
Everything, haven’t found anything don’t like yet. Would add more pictures if could, but pic is Mama’s special fresh catch of day stuffed with lobster and crab. Fish on this day was mahi mahi.
Jennifer DarwinDecember 29, 2018
The service is great! All the fish are fresh caught and prepared specially to taste! Cocktails are wonderful and don’t skip dessert! We had the Black Pearl! It was wonderful!
James H.January 22, 2016
The food is good and fresh. The place is packed but at Paris three star prices we need to review in that light. Plan on cocktail, wine, appetizer, main and dessert about $160 per person with gratuity
James H.January 22, 2016
Mahi was very fresh and delicious but the plate did not look classy. It is hard for a kitchen to maintain excellence with the number of guests being served. At $52 and people waiting. Amazing.
Joe CNovember 19, 2016
The Mahi mahi and Traditional Hawaiian are top notch. Try the poi, you might like it. Go all out and order the black pearl- you'll be hard pressed to eat a prettier treat
Michelle AragonMay 11, 2013
Def get the Beef Polynesian to start. You can't go wrong with any of their fresh fish but I love the sashimi & a bowl of spicy mahi mahi soup. Oh, don't forget a Mai Tai or Scorpion cocktail!
Sung HwangJanuary 10, 2016
It was the highlight of my family's trip to Maui. Get the calamari appetizer, it is something unforgettable you wouldn't have expected. Got Ceviche, oysters, and a whole fried fish and mahimahi.
Barry BloomAugust 26, 2015
Always a treat to eat at this spot, although it was steamy in the open air restaurant. Enjoyed the macadamia nut crusted crab cakes, roasted duck and homemade mango ice cream. Guava & rum below.
ShayMarch 18, 2023
The crab cakes and the macadamia nut Mahi Mahi were exquisite. One of the best fish I ever had. Cooked to perfection.
lino brescia™August 26, 2021
Ok it’s good. Really good. Hard to get in. Refresh your open table and put an alert on. It ain’t cheap. Lunch for two was 2.5 bills. Service is exceptional.
Pavan KulkarniSeptember 3, 2017
Outstanding service ambiance and food. Worth every dollar you spend. The mahi mahi Penang curry is great. The crab guac with chips appetizer is good too. The drinks were ok but a little pricey
Connie ChiuJanuary 5, 2019
So good but pricey! Ceviche and collar for apps, and boubailse and stuffed fish are amazing. The black pearl and coconut chiffon cake is amazing!
John GraukeJanuary 29, 2017
Fresh fish, wonderfully prepared. Great service in a beautiful location. The free flowing architecture of the fish house with its windows, wood work and roofing are a visual meal.
Julie Logue-RiordanDecember 23, 2012
Get a table w/an ocean view. It is expensive but excellent food and service. Loved the grilled octopus, and the Mahi Mahi stuffed with local crab and lobster, chocolate pie w/chocolate caramel crust
Ashley 🌵July 17, 2013
Came in knowing it was expensive, and it definitely did not disappoint!! Amazing fresh dishes. Calamari was fabulous and the deserts were yummy. Will come here again... And again! (Best view too)
joahnnaJuly 28, 2015
Pretty much everything is delicious! I especially enjoyed the local wild venison. I also love the fact that they indicate where your fish/meat is coming from!
Jacy HigaNovember 8, 2018
Honeymooning or just want a sexy dinner for two? Mama's is THE most romantic spot for dinner on Maui. The fish is freshly caught & will melt in your mouth. Go for broke & get the Surf & Turf #winning
Albert LDecember 29, 2014
Amazingly fresh fish, great decor, and stunning private beach. Must go in Maui! Dinner completely booked between Christmas and NYD while we were here. But lunch has the same menu, plus a sunny beach!
Social News NetworkSeptember 30, 2013
If you have the cash to spend, this place is a MUST! I had the stuffed Mahi and it was fabulous. Loved the beach outside and the sunset with an incredible rainbow was a perfect ending to our dinner.
hooeyspewer .August 16, 2014
Wonderful seafood and gorgeous views. Fresh fish daily. The fishermen and the fish catch locations are noted on the menu as part of the dish descriptions. Nice little beach in front with tide pools.
James H.January 22, 2016
Creme brûlée was very good with lilikoi crust. Dessert are $15 so plan on a full dinner at about $160 per person with drink, simple wine and gratuity.
James H.January 22, 2016
Seared ahi was a $56 special. It was good and fresh but definitely not served in the style and environment of the price commanded. Hats off to Christensen family for mining gold at Mama's
Maggie LeVineSeptember 27, 2014
First off, I am not a seafood person, but those prawns with vanilla... OMG - so good! Beautiful view of the bay too! Reservations are a must - at least a couple weeks ahead for dinner. We went for lun
Chris HauberDecember 28, 2018
Everything, haven’t found anything that isn’t good here. Picture is Mama’s special; “fresh catch of day (mahi mahi) stuffed with lobster and crab.”
Chris SugraJune 27, 2017
Service was outstanding and the food was delicious. Can't forget the Mai Tai's either. If you have plans to visit Maui and want to go to Mama's, remember to make your reservation well in advance.
Martina De SiervoAugust 12, 2015
The restaurant is amazing and beautiful. I guess that it's the best place to eat in Maui. The dishes are delicious and the fish is fresh. Unfortunately is also expensive, but I don't have regrets!
KristianDecember 15, 2016
You can safely go with their recommendations. My party of two tried a couple different apps and entrees and with everything being same-day catch, it's simply fish/seafood heaven.
AmateurConciergeDecember 27, 2017
Basically the scene you want when visiting Hawaii: fresh fish and thematic decor. Crab cakes were a definite highlight. A bit pricey and a bit overhyped but def a must stop. Try to make it for sunset
Jan FreemanSeptember 20, 2016
You HAVE to eat here! Make a reservation. Everything on menu is fantastic. Faves: shrimp wontons, mahi mahi, coconut porter, chocolate pie - get it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Christian ElgartAugust 17, 2014
The sashimi app is delicious, but leaves you wanting more. Tomato and Maui onion salad was wonderful, have a bed of lettuce added. We split the Panang Curry and it was superb, enough to share.
Комманданте  ЧЕFebruary 21, 2014
The ocean is right there! It means that seafood must be fresh, delicious and cheep. It is fresh, it is very well prepared. But this is just fresh seafood and those prices are absolutely unjustified.
Alaa ShakerSeptember 25, 2014
Get the Beef Polynesian (appetizer), the Stuffed Mahimahi (entree), and the Polynesian Black Pearl (dessert). It's expensive, but the food and the service were spectacular! Oh, better book in advance.
Mark LombardiDecember 26, 2015
The best seafood we've ever had. You will want to try anything caught locally. Try the sashimi too! The cocktails are good, I recommend the Plantation Punch.
Colleen MonhartJanuary 16, 2014
Gorgeous view, excellent service giving us complimentary soup to start and a coconut desert to end! Start with the lobster guac and get the macadamia crusted mahi stuffed with crab and lobster!
Dano SaylesJanuary 16, 2014
Reserve a seat close to the cove during sunset. Order a tropical drink, a few appetizers, some opakapaka and stuffed Maui for entrees, and experience one of the best dining experiences on island!
Tim YackleDecember 9, 2016
The service and food were impeccable. My wife had popio steamed in a delicate ginger/green onion and soya preparation. Best fish we can recall eating. Definitely highly recommend.
Angela Z.June 1, 2017
Get the house special ceviche and the mahi mahi! It really is a special occasion type of place. Cocktails we had were awesome!
Kari PettitJanuary 22, 2014
Food was awesome. Be prepared to not be in a budget. May have been one of the best meals we ever had. Mahi mahi and crab cakes were amazing. Awesome service too!!! Fast and super friendly.

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