Located on the island of Maui, Mama’s is a must stop for any couple or group visiting the island. The setting and view from the restaurant is like that of a scene from a movie. Sandy beach, ocean waves, sunset and palm trees complete this surreal visual experience.
Open up your wallet. When preparing to dine at Mama’s make sure to make a reservation and be prepared to spend some dough. This place is packed on a regular basis especially around sunset time so call well in advance. You may also want to think of getting a second or third job to fund this experience. Expect to spend at least $100+ per person if you planning on drinking on your visit. If it’s any indication of what your getting into, the house wine is Pride Vineyards http://www.pridewine.com/ . We selected the Pride 2006 Cabernet Franc at $120 a bottle. Of course the restaurant marks it up 100% but still worth every penny.
First class treatment from start to finish can be expected. Valet the car when you get there and work your way to the bar. They serve a variety of tropical drinks as well as any others you can think of. Be sure to check out the wine list as well.
The appetizer menu is not completely overwhelming but the 4 of us attending this night found a couple that tempted our taste buds. Macadamia nut crusted crab cakes and lobster guacamole find their way to the table and in to our mouths in a matter of minutes. Not overly impressed with the crab cakes (mine are hard to beat) but thrilled with the explosion of flavor in the guacamole. A little disappointed in the portion size of our fist delivery but overall a pretty good pick.
Salads and soups are next on the menu but having a hard time justifying a $20+ salad I opt for the Crab and Corn chowder and the wife spies the Chilled Cucumber soup. After tasting both of them I decide I have made the better decision but both are a wonderful second course.
Don’t feel ashamed to split dishes here. The chef will send each dish out as he normally would but the waiter will gladly bring you a second plate to split the meal. This is a good way to cut down on the cost a little while still enjoying yourselves and not overeating. Especially when you entrée is a Mahi-mahi stuffed with Lobster and Crab crusted with macadamia nuts and tipping the economic scale to the tune of $46. This dish was rich enough and well portioned for two and sparked the taste buds with every bite.
Dessert is not an option tonight and not because of the price or selection. Surprisingly enough all of us are full after splitting appetizers, soup and entrees. As a last effort to secure our nights enjoyment our waiter surprises us with a complementary port wine and slice of Mama’s Chocolate Kuau Pie. This pie is similar to a chocolate moose pie on a Carmel cookie crust. Not my favorite but the rest of the table made sure there was not a crumb left on the plate.
Total cost for 4 adults indulging in pre dinner cocktails, two appetizers, 3 bowls of soup, two entrees and a very nice bottle of wine, plus tip………..$420. Was it worth it you ask? I would go back again tonight if I could.
http://www.mamasfishhouse.com/
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