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SpagovsMama's Fish House
Both establishments are recommended by expert writers. On balance, Mama's Fish House ranks slightly higher than Spago. Mama's Fish House scores 87 with praise from 8 sources including DK Eyewitness, Zagat and Frommer's.
Spago
Gayot
Forbes Travel Guide
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Zagat
Where
Frommer's
3900 Wailea Alanui, Four Seasons Resort, Wailea, Maui, HI 96753
From $35/night
Gayot14.0
"Spago is warm, lively and open, with a spectacular ocean view that is difficult to improve upon." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Wolfgang Puck shows that despite recent culinary forays into fast food and canned soups, he remains a master of the fine-dining experience." Full review
Fodor's "The California cuisine of celebrity-chef Wolfgang Puck is combined with Maui flavors and served lobby level and oceanfront at the luxurious Four Seasons Resort." Full review
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Try the spicy ahi tuna poke in sesame-miso cones to start and then see what the chefs-in-residence can do with some of Maui's fantastic local fish.
DK Eyewitness "The menu at celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck’s Spago offers Puck’s classics and locally inspired dishes that fuse Hawaiian and Californian cuisines."
Zagat4.3
"Chef Wolfgang Puck creates "a little Hollywood in Hawaii" at this Four Seasons Wailea outpost of his famous Beverly Hills standby." Full review
Where "Master chef Wolfgang Puck’s fusion of Hawaii and California cuisines results in a brilliant menu that highlights the best local produce, seafood and meats." Full review
Frommer's "Chef Lewark is masterful at preparing vegetables in unexpected and wonderful ways—consider his foamy tomato “cappuccino,” or the sesame-miso cones with hearts of palm standing in for ahi." Full review
Mama's Fish House Zagat Gayot Fodor's DK Eyewitness
Condé Nast Traveler Where
Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet
The Infatuation Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
799 Poho Pl, Paia, Maui, HI 96779-9708
From $25/night
Zagat4.8
""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
Gayot13.0
"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 "For almost four decades, Mama's has been the Maui destination for special occasions." Full review
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 "Unparalleled service and Hawaiian heyday vibe, all in one? You betcha." Full review
Where "The food is beautifully presented and consistently good, and their fresh fish menu even names the fishermen who caught the special catch of the day." Full review
Travel + Leisure "On its own coconut-grove cove on the island’s northern shore, Mama’s has been one of Maui’s most celebrated restaurants since it opened in 1973." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Mama’s is a South Seas dream: superb food, top-notch service and a gorgeous seaside setting." Full review
The Infatuation "A true Maui landmark...been serving seafood in this same location since 1973. Their menu is so local that it’s updated daily with the name of the fisherman, the location where the fish was caught." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The freshest daily catch comes to Mama's Fish House and it's served within 24 hours along with salads and side dishes made from local produce"
Maui Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
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Reservations are suggested
