Maui, Hawaii: Mama's Fish House

Margarita

Lilikoi Colada

Taro bread

Amuse bouche

Amakua mushroom and fennel bisque

Papa’s Three Fish Sashimi

Ono with Haiku orange, olive oil and Molokai pink sea salt. 

Ahi with ponzu, baby red shiso and Big Island citrus pearls. 

Opakapaka with lilikoi, Hawaiian chili pepper and “Hawaii Kai” brand black sea salt

Beef Polynesian

Seared tenderloin in a grilled Hana papaya

Opakapaka sautéed with Hamakua mushrooms, garlic butter, white wine and capers

Grilled Whole Opakapaka with asparagus

Ono, Mahimahi and Ahi sautéed in Panang Curry and coconut milk with vegetables, heart of palm, taro, tropical condiments and Mama’s mango chutney

Grilled Mahimahi, slow-cooked Big Island Wild Boar, Octopus Luau and Ahi Poke with baked Hana banana, Molokai sweet potato, lomi-lomi, fresh poi and Haiku Lilikoi

Mama’s home-made ice cream, mint chocolate chip

Birthday festivities for two of my gal pals were celebrated at Mama's Fish House in Paia. The restaurant is situated near a private beach on the north shore of Maui. It's one of the few seafood restaurants where fresh fish is caught daily and the location and name of the fisherman who caught it is listed on the menu. I still have fond memories here. Hubs and I came here right after he proposed to me 6 years ago. Fresh fish caught daily and an ocean view. It's a perfect setting to celebrate a special occasion.

Mama's Fish House

799 Poho Place

Paia, HI

858.579.8488

http://www.mamasfishhouse.com/

Instagram: Maui, Hawaii

 

I managed to do something different during my trip to Maui...beach hopping. 

• Flying over Diamond Head crater on Oahu

• Triple Crème Brûlée from Duke's Kaanapali

• Kaanapali North Beach

• Pineapple Macadamia Nut Pancakes, Gazebo Café

• Kalua Pork Omelette, Gazebo Café

• Napili Bay

• Spa day at the Spa Grande, Grand Wailea

• Sushi and drinks at Kai Wailea

• Deep Dried Mochi at Kai Wailea

• Scallop Sliders at Tommy Bahama's

• Near Dragon's Teeth Labyrinth

• Mokapu Beach, Wailea

• Hamakua Wild Mushroom pizza at MonkeyPod Kitchen, Wailea

• Garlic Truffle Oil Fries at MonkeyPod Kitchen, Wailea

• Bulgogi Pork Tacos at MonkeyPod Kitchen, Wailea

• Honolulu Coffee Company, Wailea

• Spam and eggs breakfast at Paradise Grill in Kaanapali Beach

• Kuau Cove at Mama's Fish House, Paia



Maui, Hawaii: Gazebo Cafe

 

Original coconut syrup 

Special: Kalua Pork Omelette

Fried Rice

Pineapple Macadamia Nut Pancake

Banana Mac Pancakes

Best breakfast joint on the island. Unfortunately, you have to get there by 6:30am to avoid the rush. The place opens at 7:30am. By 8:30am, the wait is nearly an hour. Complimentary coffee is served to those waiting in line. It's a very small café adjacent to Napili Bay (at the Napili Shores Resort). It is a 15 minute drive north from Kaanapali. The fried rice alone is worth the trek. Mahalo!

 

Gazebo Café

5315 Lower Honoapiilani Rd

Lahaina, Hawaii 96761

http://www.napilishoresmaui.com/

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Time for some rest and relaxation. I'm off to Maui with my girlfriends.

Maui: Mama's Fish House

While we were in Maui, we thought about taking the road trip to Hana. Well, after a few miles on the road, we decided to head back because the trip was a bit longer than we thought. While we were heading back to Kaanapali, it was around lunch time and we were lucky enough to find Mama's Fish House on our way back.

This was place was gorgeous! There is a little private beach and the restaurant faced the beach. This was the first place I ever had Hawaiian haupia. I didn't really care for it until I had it here and it was so yummy, I've craved it every single day while we were in Maui. I have fond memories of this place because it was the day after we got engaged and our waiter said he saw my engagement ring from across the restaurant.

Anyways, the menu here changes every day but I do know the seafood is fresh. All of the fish is caught that morning. Located in a world renowned location, it's definitely a must-see place to go.

Secluded beach in front of the restaurant

What to order:

• Any fish dish, esp. the Mahi Mahi Laulau with Luau Leaves
• Shrimp Won Tons with macadamia nut dipping sauce
• Haupia
• Mai Tai or Mojito

Things to know:

• This place is VERY expensive. Even the lunch menu was pricey. Expect to pay well over $100 for lunch.
• All of the fish are caught that morning. Dishes are even named by the fishermen who caught it.
• Reservations are highly recommended. If you're lucky, you can drop by during the week and wait for about 15-20 mins.

Website: http://www.mamasfishhouse.com