Malia's Restaurant

McIver Grim

2 months ago

Excellent! The new menu is cohesive and top notch with things you can't get anywhere else in Aiken as well as some tried and true favorites. Even though we had some starts and stops figuring out what was or wasn't gluten free not only was the waitress (India) knowledgeable about what my wheat allergy meant she was pleasant and anxious to make sure I had as good an experience as the others in my group. (The chef even sent a sample of specially made gnocchi on the fly!) Malia's is back to being the best restaurant in Aiken.

SmallBizGuru

6 months ago

I has become a bit boujee with the warm rags but hey it was a great addition to the experience. We dine here a lot and quite frankly the new ownership's food is better. It is a bit on the expensive side but that is to be expected downtown Aiken. The vibe is great, lighting a little low, and atmosphere is to be desired. The service was great, almost too many table visits but the service and attention to detail was welcoming. The shrimp vandavue (sp) is the absolute best dish on the menu and it is a starter. We had the wedge salad and pork dish (scallopini) Fourth or fifth visit and we live to dine here.

J. Smith

5 months ago

Update February 13, 2026 I use to love this place. Don't know about it now. It just seems so cramped now. Did they add more tables? The food now, meh. For the high end price, you expect, WOW. That's not what you get. My original review below was a definite 5 star, but I have to change it now. Love this place, food is great and wait staff was excellent. Ambiance was very classy and cozy, only thing I wish they had, would be a dress code. Apparently you can walk in off the street in flip flops, shorts, and tshirt.

Free Child

2 months ago

We had a fantastic dinner. The calamari was a delicious starter, the halibut was fresh and flavorful, the filet mignon was perfectly cooked and tender. We finished with the raspberry pie which was the perfect sweet ending. Great food, excellent service and a wonderful dining experience.

Rene Olivella

2 months ago

Just got 2 lunch orders to go. My husband ordered a pimento cheese burger medium and it was well done. I ordered the grilled salmon with couscous and I can’t believe they served this to me. It was less than a 1/4 thick, greasy, and couscous had no seasoning. The burger was $18 and my salmon was $24. Will not eat there again.