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Mama's Fish House vs La Mer

Both Mama's Fish House and La Mer - L'Aperitif are endorsed by professional reviewers. Overall, Mama's Fish House scores slightly better than La Mer - L'Aperitif. Mama's Fish House comes in at 87 with praise from 8 reviews such as Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and Frommer's.

Mama's Fish House
Mama's Fish House
8 / 10
799 Poho Pl, Paia, Maui, HI 96779-9708
From $25 /night
Zagat Zagat
4.8
""The freshest fish", "gracious" service and "tropical breezes make for an unforgettable experience" exult enthusiasts who find "heavenly bliss" at this "intimate" Pacific Rim seafooder." Full review
Gayot Gayot
13.0
"Mama'€™s has one of the best locations on the island: away from the resort areas, on the oceanfront in the small residential community of Kuau, on the Hana Highway." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"For almost four decades, Mama's has been the Maui destination for special occasions." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This restaurant is not only famous because it has been at its oceanfront location for more than 25 years. The fresh fish dishes it serves are excellent and extremely expensive."
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Unparalleled service and Hawaiian heyday vibe, all in one? You betcha." Full review
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La Mer
La Mer
8 / 10
2199 Kalia Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815
From $40 /night
Fodor's Fodor's
"Looking out on its namesake, La Mer is the prettiest dining room on Oahu, with carved wooden screens setting an elegant art deco-ish tone." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"At the luxury Halekulani resort, La Mer is rated by traditionalists as Waikiki’s ultimate gourmet dining destination, though it’s old-fashioned." Full review
Zagat Zagat
4.9
""By far the finest dining experience you will have on Oahu", this "elegant, intimate" French "keeper" in the "stunning" Halekulani Hotel "aspires to Parisian culinary decadence." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"By far the island's most formal restaurant, specializing in fine French cuisine, armed with a grand wine list and a jacket or long-sleeve collared shirt requirement."
Gayot Gayot
"Fresh local ingredients like moi and opakapaka often form the foundation of its dishes, but they are prepared with traditional French techniques." Full review
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