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Mama's Fish House
For years Mama's has been the
destination for special occasions. A stone- and shell-engraved path leads you up to what would be, in an ideal world, a good friend's house. The Hawaiian nautical theme is hospitable and fun -- the menu even names which boat reeled in your fish. But, sadly, fame has gone to this restaurant's head. Prices bulged while portions shrank and dinner reservations start at 4:30 PM. If you're willing to fork over the cash, the daily catch baked in a creamy caper sauce or steamed in traditional lu'au leaves is still worth trying. Mama's is marked by a tiny fishing boat perched above the entrance about 1 1/2 mi east of Paia on Hana Highway. Reservations essential.