You cannot go to Maui and not go to Mama's. This has to be the best place to eat on the entire island. The setting is totally tropical and the service is excellent. Your every need was taken care of by a very attentive staff. Order anything and you won't be disappointed. Nightly, there are chef specials, and they can be excellent. It's a bit hard to get to, but valet parking makes that part of the evening easy. Despite the fine-dining vibe, Hawaiian-casual clothes (shorts and a collared shirt) are all you need (and shoes too).

This was one of the best dinners we have ever had!!! The restaurant is set right on the beach, and has a beautiful ocean view. If you're not staying at their hotel, they do offer valet parking. The atmosphere is relaxed and classy, but casual at the same time. The staff were always available to assist us with any requests we had. We waited about 20 minutes to be seated, but we were told that it is always best to make a reservation.

While we waited in the bar area, we looked at all of the pictures of the famous celebrities that have dined at Mama's Fish House, and that was fun. We ordered some cocktails while we waited, and there were so many fun drinks to choose from. The drinks definitely had enough alcohol in them, not that we're complaining, but one was enough for each of us to relax just enough.

For dinner I ordered the steak, and it literally melted in my mouth! My wife had the butterfly shrimp scampi, and she said it was the best ever! Overall the portions were a little small, but we savored every bite.

For dessert we shared their special, which was a dessert that looked like an oyster. The "shell" was actually a waffle cone; but to create some definition to give the oyster shell a visual effect, chocolate lines were drizzled to give it an effect of a shell. Inside the oyster shell was a serving of choclate mousse covered with dark chocolate. It was such a work art that we didn't want to eat it, but we couldn't resist. It was the best dessert we've ever had.

Overall, our entire experience was a class act. This was the last place we visited before our departure to home, and what a way to end our trip!!

Mama's Fish House is a gem among the great restaurants of Maui. When you drive into the parking lot, you have no idea what awaits you. Walking along the gecko-inspired pathway lit by tiki torches, you are hit with the crashing waves, the warm breeze and the smell of plumeria. The main restaurant is an open-air tiki hut, low lit with candles and recessed lighting. We ordered cocktails, each of us sampling something different. Mine was a Mama's Fish House Colada. I am not a drinker, but good lord, was that good.

We started with salads at our big table. Mine was tropical and flavorful. I ordered Mahi Mahi stuffed with crab and lobster for my entree. I have never been happier with my choice. It was tender and juicy with subtle hints of spices. My brother and boyfriend both ordered the seared ahi. Jeff, my brother, declared it was the best fish he's ever had. And he doesn't even like fish. We opted for no dessert, but left satisfied and glowing from Mama's. I cannot wait to go back!

Beautiful setting, excellent service. The food was a little pricey, but well worth it. There were three of us for dinner and we all had something different and shared with each other. Good drinks and desserts too.

With a name like Mama's Fish House, when we pulled in for lunch we expected fresh fish served in a bit of a ramshackle building with casual service... maybe even a counter with outdoor seating at picnic tables. The first sign we were wrong was the valet parking, much beloved by folks from Southern California, Houston, and Dallas, but an unnecessary time-waster for people from the Northeast used to walking occasionally. The short walk from the parking lot to the restaurant itself was through pleasant, well-tended grounds, but the big surprise occurred when we entered the building. Tablecloths! Rugs - some Orientals? - on the floors! Lunch entrees for $28 to $34, sandwiches for $24 to $28! Clearly, we had to adjust our mindset... this wan't just a fish shack.

Mama's prides itself on having the freshest fish. The menu information includes, not just the type of fish, but the name of the ship or fisherman who caught it. It's all artfully prepared with fresh local ingredients... no fried fish in this fish house! Presentation is impressive, and the dishes look as good as they taste. The view from the dining room, a small cove with dramatic black rocks on either side for waves to crash into, seen through a grove of palm trees, is a pleasant diversion while you sip a drink waiting for the meal to arrive.

All in all, a nice, somewhat overpriced place... perhaps due to the lack of nearby competition? We'll come back, but not often. Recommended, as long as you know what to expect!