Mama's is located right by the ocean, just east of downtown Paia. The restaurant is large, but at 7pm it was very crowded. The large parking lot was packed. Despite the crowd, our table felt intimate enough, and the noise level was very manageable (unlike some other fancy restaurants that we visited). The decor was beautiful, with lots of polished, hand-carved wood throughout. It was the most "Hawaiian-esque" restaurant that we ate at.

We both ordered fresh fish, which we were told is caught locally. By this point in our vacation we had had fresh fish at a few other restaurants, and most were good enough that we would go back again; but our entrees here were the best that we had. The presentation was very nice, but the preparation was outstanding. The portions were good size and quite filling. Drinks were very good and were not skimpy on the alcohol. Service was fine; no notable delays.

With appetizer, entrees, and desert, our meal took about 90-100 minutes, and we were in no hurry. Total tab (including drinks, tax, and gratuity) for two was $130, which tied our high for the week, but I would not hesitate to go there again.

Mama's sits on a beautiful beach on the beginning of the Northshore. The rooms are add ons from bygone eras. What a great place. Take your wallet and have Mai Tais and anything off the menu. We went for lunch and the bill was enormous, but don't let that keep you from checking Mama's out. Their fresh catch of the day is certainly that--it's whatever the fisherman caught that day!

If you are going to splurge, this is a highly recommended place to do it at!

Thankfully, the proprieters reserve the spacious bar for walk-ins. The food was the most expensive we came across on Maui, but fabulous. The catches of the day are described on the dated menu, with details about the boat and captain that caught the fish, the area, depth, and tackle which were used to catch them.

The menu is a la carte - we ordered a variety of tasty salads or seafood chowders and then made our choices from the catches of the day. They were all delicious, especially the Royal fish - supposedly once reserved only for the King. Only I had room for dessert - Kona Chocolate Macadamia Pie - oh boy. All this surrounded by the scent of flowers and the sound of the surf gently washing by on the beach right at the restaurant.

Not to be missed, even if you eat cheap the rest of the week!

Mama's Fish House is a great place for a romantic dinner for 2. Right on the beach,in a coconut grove, the sunsets are breathtaking. The service is very good. The menu selections are somewhat pricey but it's Maui! Burger King is pricey--and this is so much more. The selections are prepared and presented beautifully and each time we have eaten there the choices we made were delicious.

Mama's Fish House aside the ocean comes highly recommended by locals and tourists alike. It's the kind of place where the locals take fine dates, their visiting parents, and have birthday celebrations. This restaurant is the epitomy of an Hawaiian paradise experience. It is perfect for visitors wanting to taste story book Hawaii.

The cuisine is very Hawaiian with the popular Poki (raw Ahi appetizer), seared Ahi, Ono (local fish means "yum"), Taro cakes and much much more!

The waiters and waitresses wear fine Hawaiian floral pattern dresses and shirts. The women wear flowers in their hair. If you ask, they can probably teach you some Hawaiian words. To add to the decor, the table cloths have Hawaiian patterns, and local fresh ginger flowers are placed on the table. There are views of the ocean out the open screened windows. And the inside is made all of a dark wood, making it very comfortable and cool to sit in on a hot day. Feel the breeze come in from the ocean, and watch it tremble through the palm trees, this is pure delight while sipping a scrumptious Hawaiian inspired martini awaiting the beginning of your meal!

Mama's is a busy place. Stop by just to attend the bar and enjoy a scrumptious drink! Definitely get reservations if you want to have dinner.

To get there, drive from Paia along the Hana Highway toward Hana (and Huelo and Haiku) for about a mile or two. It's on the left hand side (ocean side) with a large sign saying Mama's Fish House. There is plenty of parking and a nice beach with tiki torches, outrigger canoes, palm trees and that aqua blue ocean of your dreams. Bring a camera, it's very picturesque.