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Mama's Fish House

799 Poho Pl, Paia, Maui, HI 96779-9708
808-579-9764
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Ranked #1 of 23 restaurants in Paia
Price range: $25 - $100
Cuisines: Seafood
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Good for: Romance, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Delivery, Late Night, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Hana Highway
Description: Mama's Fish House is actually a converted beach house in a coconut grove on a secluded white sand beach. Inside, hinged windows open to let in the trade winds and Polynesian artifacts and original oil paintings decorate tropical hardwood walls. The rooms are filled with spectacular flower arrangements and tapa print cloths cover the tables. Outdoor dining is equally exciting, and everyone enjoys watching the windsurfers performing offshore.
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scottsdale, az
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30 reviews 30 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

I ate at Mama's Fish House last night and wish I could go back tonight and tomorrow night. The food was some of the best I've ever had. We ordered many things but a few that stood out were the tuna sashimi, curry dish and the vanilla prawns dish. The sashimi just about melted in your mouth, the curry was... More

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Kaukauna, Wisconsin
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6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

The setting is amazing and the decor in the restaurant really gets you in that island feeling! My husband and I decided to really go all out so we had the cerviche and then a ahi tuna salad. We both ordered fish-I had the macadamia encrusted Mahi Mahi stuffed with crab. I couldn't taste the crab but it was still... More

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Cerritos, California
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25 reviews 25 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

Every trip we make to Maui ends at Mama's for dinner. Yes, it is tourist destination but not a trap although the prices may make one think that. Every time the meal is the best ever. This time our service a bit less then excellent as our waiter seemed to be on walk about (did he or did he not... More

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Rancho cucamonga, CA
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77 reviews 77 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW via mobile

Wow! The amazing flavors I had here are still making my Mouth water! Macadamia mahimahi was amazing, fish curry, amazing, Ono cerviche, amazing and the beef in papaya.. You guessed it- so so. Ok no it was also amazing. It is definitely pricey and the drinks were only so so but we went to a ton of high end resturants... More

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Santa Fe, New Mexico
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30 reviews 30 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

To describe Mamma's to someone who has never been there could seem like exaggeration. You will never find another place like it. It really is to my wife and I THE BEST RESTAURANT IN THE WORLD surpassing anything in Paris, Rome, New York and even San Francisco . . . AND You are oceanside on maui. It simply does not... More

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westfield, mass
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

What a spot! Great seafood and atmosphere. Made my reservation with Open Table. Excellent service. You must have Banana Crisp for dessert. I want the recipe. I had the traditional Hawaiian dinner. Very good. Fresh seafood everyday. Get ready to spend some bucks, but you are in Hawaii. Can't wait to go back.

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Clifton, New Jersey
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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

Mama's Fish House sounds like it's a hole in the wall restaurant but it's far from that. The view is spectacular, the decor is pleasing. The tables are candle lit and the food spectacular. The menu changes daily and they give homage to the fisher who caught the seafood for the day. It is pricy, but well worth it. If... More

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Los Angeles, CA
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70 reviews 70 reviews
38 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

For years I was told I had to dine here. I finally did. My brother who is a regular admitted that its more about the dressing of the fish and not so much about the fish. you can take a piece of chicken, beef, etc and pour any of the sauces and it would taste really, really good. The fish... More

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toronto
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10 reviews 10 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

If you like dining out, and are looking to splurge or mark a special occasion, this is really a good choice. I would say that the food was very good, but not incredible. I think they do a terrific job of providing ambience and impeccable service, which is what really wowed me. I'd never imagine a place like this in... More

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Columbia, Missouri
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66 reviews 66 reviews
36 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

Had a great lunch at Mama's on my most recent visit to Maui. This was my second time dining at Mama's. The first time was for dinner and this time was for lunch. I'm glad I went back for lunch because the views are much better in the day (at night you can barely see anything). The food is expensive... More

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