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    Malia's

    4.2 (178 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    MALIA'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Lori R.

    Well, the menu did say it was about the "experience." The one we had wasn't what we would have liked, for the most part. The ambiance was nice but the result was on the subpar side. The service was very slow even with a mostly empty restaurant. A few mistakes and undereducated about allergies. The portions can't be tiny, prices high and yet lacking substantially in taste. They need to step up the taste game or lower the prices or increase the size. Otherwise, I think they'll end up folding pretty quickly. I was surprised to see the head chef is the same as Cork and Flame in Evans as that restaurant is well managed and the food stands out. I know he's capable of better but we won't be back until there is some obvious signs of improvement.

    Lamb chops
    Ellen P.

    First time here for a birthday celebration! What a great place to celebrate, it's a small and quaint little place the restaurant was nice and clean. The atmosphere was not quiet because everyone talking amongst themselves. But it was okay. Sophia our waitress was nice and friendly. She was helpful and made suggestions. The food was amazing, it comes out and looks like art , their salads are delicious. Best tasting salad I've ever had. Everything was delicious. I had the 8oz beef filet it was perfect and yummy. We also got the crispy duck, lamb chops and the seafood dish. All the food was absolutely amazing ! I do recommend to all my friends. It's a little pricey but well worth it. We definitely will be back soon!

    Shrimp and grits
    Jae N.

    My mom and her friends loved it there. Mom brought us food back. I was a little leery about the shrimp & grits but, it was DELICIOUS! The grits were very creamy and the shrimp was good. I would order it again.

    Crispy duck, delicious Asian bbq sauce
    Sara B.

    Quaint dinner spot. It was a nice evening so we opted for the patio, it was very quiet and low key (maybe bc it was a Wednesday), VERY separate from the main dining room. The server was nice, but she knew nothing about the menu or any of the dishes, and she joked about it, but to me, it was not funny because I would like the server to be more informed on what I'm about to order and to be able to answer questions I had. But we ordered blindly. Thankfully, our meal was pretty good. The wild boar was so tender, and the crispy duck had great flavor with the asian bbq sauce. One of the best Caesar salad salads I've had. And the cranberry margaritas were delicious. For the area this is a nice spot.

    Wild Boar shank

    Everything was great. Bison Flank Steak and Wild Boar Osso Bucco were fantastic. Sat at bar. Bartender was attentive and service was good.

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    Love the new menu and new vibe! Service is also excellent. My favorite date night spot in Aiken.

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    Food is always delicious and the service is top notch! We always dine here when in town. Don't miss out

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    4 months ago

    Goodness excellent as was excellent. Went to celebrate a birthday and was not disappointed. Also the service was great.

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    One of the best restaurants in aiken. Great food, great staff. I highly recommend.

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    5 months ago

    Disappointing experience. The ambiance was good but the service was less than great. The main course was subpar. I won't be back.

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    9 months ago

    I always use Malias as my Go to...never disappoint. I love the lunch options..patio..and wine choices

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    8 months ago

    Delicious food and great ambiance. I believe I had a blackberry cobbler there that was delicious with ice cream.

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    It was our first time visiting, and overall the experience started off fine. We ordered Bloody…read moreMarys, which were just average--not bad, but nothing memorable. My husband ordered the brisket grilled cheese, which was absolutely delicious, and I ordered the shrimp and grits, which were phenomenal at first. Unfortunately, a few bites in, I found a black hair in my food. Our server did apologize and immediately took the dish back to be remade, which I appreciated. However, I was honestly too grossed out to want to eat it again, and I wasn't given any option--whether to remake it or have it removed from the bill. What was more disappointing was how the situation was handled afterward. No manager came over to apologize, and nothing was comped or discounted on the bill. It was clear the staff was aware of the situation, as several employees came out and repeatedly stared at us, which made us feel uncomfortable. I understand that mistakes happen, but it's how they're handled that matters. With better service recovery, this could have been a completely different experience. As it stands, it left a bad impression. I would consider giving them another chance, but only if situations like this are handled more professionally in the future.

    The Wildemount - Chicken picatta

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    Amazing food and service. Had fun new takes on classic dishes that I really enjoyed! We will…read moredefinitely be back. Our favorite was the grilled peaches on the bruschetta !

    I was super excited to try this restaurant but now that I've Eaten here, I'm not sure what the hype…read moreis. We started off with the scallops and spinach cheese dip which were good, nothing special. We also ordered the charcuterie board which was a HUGE disappointment. It was $45 and had a few cheap store bought crackers, 8 blueberries and some salami and cheese, really confused at why the price was so high for only a few low grade options... there were 4 of us and barely enough for each of us to have one cracker. This is where everything went downhill from here. For entrees our table ordered the short rib, chicken piccata, and elk. The short rib was tender but lacked flavor. The forbidden black rice was flavorless mush, couldn't even eat it. The chicken piccata was watery and soup like. The pasta had no flavor and the chicken was soggy from sitting in the pasta water. The elk was ok, but the barley pine nut whip was flavorless, it needed mashed potatoes to go with the meat. The waitress asked if we liked our meals and we told her that we did not. That's where the conversation ended. Apparently management doesn't care how the food is coming out? Not sure but we spent over $300 and will definitely not be back. I'm glad we tried it before we brought out of town guests here. If you like flavorless food then this is your spot.

    Malia's - newamerican - Updated May 2026

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