Mama's Fish House
A legendary seafood restaurant set among coconut palms on a north shore cove, where the menu names the fisherman who caught each fish and where it was caught.
Mama's Fish House opened in 1973 on Kuau Cove, east of Pāʻia. Thatched-roof wooden buildings, palm trees and the bay together create a classic old Hawaiian atmosphere. The restaurant's signature dish is local fish caught that day, and the menu lists the fisherman's name and the catch location. Prices are on the high side, but its reputation is excellent. Reservations usually need to be made on the official website several weeks in advance, and sunset slots are the hardest to get. Resort-casual attire is recommended.
Opening hours
Approx. 11:00–21:00 (check website)
Nearby sights
- Hoʻokipa Beach Park
- Pāʻia
- Makawao
- Twin Falls
- Waiheʻe Ridge Trail
- ʻĪao Valley State Monument
- Maui Ocean Center
- Māʻalaea Bay Whale Watching