50 Best Seafood Restaurants in Honolulu

“My husband was in search of some good fish in Waikiki. We stumbled upon this place and decided to give it a try. I’m not a seafood person so I got the chicken pasta and he tried snapper for the first time. Both of us were blown away by how tasty everything was. The portions were huge too! Out of all the places we had been to during our trip, this place is at the top. Even as a non fish eater, I loved it! There can be a wait, but it is well worth it. Try it, you’ll love it.“

“The best High Tea we've had, including The Fairmont in a few key cities. Excellent!!“

“Birthday dinner. Excellent service and great food. Ordered the Pau Hana dish for the two of us, along with a drink and wine. Service and the food was excellent. Was surprised that the server gave us a birthday cake on the house even though we ordered the specialty dessert pineapple upside down cake, which was the bomb. She, the waitress was very kind and catered to our needs. Thank you. We will be back again. Best service ever. Mahalo“

“Incredible flavor & huge portions! I had the Garlic Parmesan Crusted Ahi over brown rice. I’ll absolutely be back!“

“The wait was long and more crowded than I would like but it was worth it.“

“Kimchi fry rice is amazing and the poke is fire, definitely on my list of top grinds.“

“If in doubt on which poke place to try, visit this place first. The poke is made fresh, which is a different approach to the otherwise premade ones elsewhere. There are many options and combinations for ingredients, toppings and condiments. Personally, the store recommended ones are the best way to start as their flavour profiles and textures felt the most balanced compared to my own creations.

There are long queues at different times of the day, but we managed to order just before the crowds started. Seating is available next to the store.“

“I love this spot! Live music daily. Great service, especially the bartenders! Everyone was happy and seemed like they loved working there. I went there almost daily due to how friendly the bartenders were! Highly recommended! Great food and drinks as well!“

“so good!!!!! best lobster roll strongly recommended first time trying and i really like it“

“The staff are very friendly. Our waitress Dede was excellent. The sunset view is breathtaking. If you are in Waikiki stop by this bar and grill you will not be disappointed.“

“Best garlic shrimp I’ve ever had! I’ve been to 15+ eateries ordering the same dish on the mainland and the Hawaiian islands. The guava fried chicken and Lilikoi Pie were epic too! �“

“Hawaiian seafood restaurant“

“Fresh Catch is a fantastic spot for fresh fish & poke dishes. A deli style counter inside with simple menu items & pictures makes even a first time customer feel comfortable. The waiting area is just that, a place to sit and wait, though the service is fast and friendly. By the time you casually look at the all pictures, you’re order will be coming along & be careful of the heat on the bottom of to-go trays, I almost burnt myself, but that’s okay because it’s fresh! Good portion & priced accordingly…recommend 🤙🏼🎣“

“The freshest Poke on the Eastside, hands down! Mahalo“

“We got takeout here. I got fish and chips and my boyfriend got the garlic shrimp. We got takeout to take with us on the beach to watch the fireworks on Friday night. It was amazing. They were really fresh, highlight for me was the fish and chips. They gave French fries but also sweet potato fries, which was an amazing touch.

Not sure about dining in… It is in an alleyway, so not the best views, but the workers looked like they kept everything clean, service was quick… And everyone was extremely extremely friendly. May try again, but dine in next time that we are around.“

“This one’s for my people — this place got it on lockdown. The fish is always fresh and served perfectly, every single time. Honestly, the only thing I wish for is a bigger poke bowl option — not gonna lie, I’m on the bigger side (Polynesian, you know what I’m sayin’ 😅). But the food? 10/10. Best there is, no doubt. The musubi options are endless, and everything about this place is just straight fire. Much love to the crew running it — y’all doing it right“

“My significant other and I live in Las Vegas so we have ample options for fine dining! BUT apparently we’ve been missing out! By far the best meal both of us had ever had!!! I strongly recommend dining here! You’ll be sooo glad you did!“

“The freshest Poke on the Eastside, hands down! Mahalo“

“I have never had a bad experience at any of the Roy's locations, and true to form, they did not disappoint on this occasion. The food was fresh and the flavors innovative and delicious. The table service was impeccable. My husband is very hard to impress and he said it was perhaps the best seafood he has ever eaten.“

“Hidden gem! Only locals really know about this spot. The food is super affordable and always fresh — never frozen. My go-to is the salmon belly plate, it’s so ONO! The staff is always friendly and welcoming. Definitely one of my favorite seafood places in Honolulu. 🐟✨“

“It’s always a great experience at Tanaka of Tokyo East location! We had a table to ourselves this time which was lovely! We’ve seen the show many times so this was actually a nice change to just enjoy a nice meal. Joe and Eddie were great! Loved Eduard, the manager. Had a nice conversation about the old days when this was located at Kings Village. Thanks again!!“

“Excellent food, had the brie appetizer and catch of the day, blackened monchong. Staff recommend wine to pair with dinner and Taylor-tini were perfect. Chef Nathaniel clearly enjoys creating his dishes which are extremely delicious. Highly recommend!“

“Tucked away (really tucked away we had to call the restaurant and a waitress came out to wave us over from the parking lot) and small, Threadfin was absolutely delicious. We shared the bread and a salad to start, nothing fancy, but great flavors, high quality ingredients. My jindori chicken over risotto was excellent, my husband's crab curry noodles were insanely good. A quick uber from the Waikiki hotels, totally worth seeking out.“

“Seafood connection has gourmet and speciality seafood items. I have purchased their King crab legs, smoked salmon and oyster. They are high quality and sold to many of our best in Hawai’i. So grateful that they sell to public. Highly recommend.“

“The staff is super nice and their prices are much better than I had expected, especially in these times. As a note, they will put whatever critters you are getting into boxes so you can keep them refrigerated until your ready to grill, boil and enjoy the freshest seafood possible. Will be back“

“Stumbled upon this place when I was looking for poke nearby. Went to Foodland market like lots of people suggest but that one was not it! The man working at paradise poke was so nice, I got the Hawaiian bowl with had kalua pork 1 choice of poke and lomi salmon (which he advised me was just a tomato onion mix with little pieces of cooked salmon NOT a salmon poke) also we tried the shoyu ahi bowl and the ginger scallion ahi bowl. All the bowls were so good and fresh tasting we had poke here about 2 more times on our trip! I my husband and 2 kids loved this poke place! It's a decent amount of food for $15. The next times I got the bigger $18 bowl that you can choose two poke or just double up on one. Also got some cookies here The Cookie Lady Hawaii cornflake cookies! They're so crispy and delicious! I recommend coming here and if the small tables just outside the door are not sufficient there's an area just around the other side of the building where you can sit and eat! Must try!!!!“

“Hidden gem, I love the sweet potato with the spicy ahi here. I’m from Oahu and haven’t had a favorite poke spot besides places I’ve been on Big Island or Foodland, but this place is an easy favorite. The guys who work here know their stuff haha, you get so much food too and the cost is worth it for the quality.“

“Fresh tuna and salmon! It was super fresh and delicious! I enjoyed their sushi and it was so so affordable! It was such a great meal :) I would love to go back again next time when I visit Hawaii. I highly recommend this place if you love sushi. It was great and they have plenty of seats and it was a clean and nice food hall. ❤️“

“The atmosphere in that food court is a bit crap, but luckily the poke place has indoor seating! The poke itself was a very generous portion (I got a large, with 3 fish scoops of fish) and I barely managed to finish it. Everything was very tasty and fresh, and the staff were very friendly“

“Hubby saw this eatery on a local show so while in Fort Street Mall, we popped in. Loved our poke bowls, will definitely go again!“

“Wing Sing Seafood is a family-run business known for its excellent customer service, fresh seafood, and fair pricing. I’ve had some of the best sashimi of my life here (fresh and truly melt-in-your-mouth ono!) One time, I needed a last-minute order for a New Year’s party, and they came through and saved the day. Highly recommend for both quality and reliability.“

“exceptional food, setting & service. beautiful experience“

“This is one of my favorite restaurants to visit every time I'm in Hawaii. Once again, we had an amazing experience filled with delicious food and warm Aloha from the friendly staff. Every dish was outstanding and the menu is full of unique and creative options. I love trying something new every time, and there are still so many items I want to explore! I'll definitely be coming back again. Mahalo!“

“It’s all about the flavor 😋😋😋🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🎯💯‼️“

“Seriously best garlic shrimp we have had on our trip! Just sad we found it on our last night here. We ordered 6 plates and our groups was fighting over the last bits of sauce soaked rice! Steak was cooked perfectly. Salad was great selection of crisp fresh greens with the right amount of dressing. Mac salad was plain-the way it should be! Why ruin a good thing and add tons of stuff! And the shrimp! Onolicious is the only word I can use. It was garlicky without being overwhelmingly garlic. Mahalo! Hope we get back soon.“

“My favorite is the DaBeef & Guava Pork Belly! Pure Deliciousness!“

“Thai Issan has recently opened a second restaurant at the place that Thai Village was operating from.

The dishes were very traditional with fresh ingredients. I tried its Larb with pork and that was really good. We also got the drunken noodles with chicken and it was decent, not overly sweet.“

“Food was extremely delicious 😋“

“a must visit in Oahu...Sammy has the Best Grinds/ and Now has the Best Cocktails Poolside @ the Bamboo Hotel on Kuhio .Donnie Roxx serves up your Fave Drinks..great Tiki bar experience!“

“Great food, friendly service, great beach views, great music, comfy casual. Makes for a nice relaxing experience.“

“The dim sum was delicious and enjoyable. We ordered the hagow, shiu mai, spare ribs, and other familiar favorites. Everything was tasty and reasonably priced. The stuffed bean curd was the standout while the baked manapua was flavorful although I was not a fan of the sugar coated topping. Personally, I prefer having the cart service with steaming baskets rolling by so I can pick what looks good but that is just personal preference. The staff did a great job being attentive and bringing the bamboo steamers straight to the table and everything arrived hot and fresh from the kitchen.“

“Food quality is good. I ordered the ahi and hamachi salad, as well as the Kapalama roll. Ingredients are fresh and the fish was great. Price was also fair. Location is right off Dillingham with construction, but is managable to access by bus at King Street.“

“We decided to try the lunch special here and we were happy with what we got. For two people we had ordered more food than we could both eat but everything came out great. We thoroughly enjoyed everything. The only downside was the fact that they ran out of noodles for the beef brisket we ordered but the look fun was still just as good. Although we didn't have any wine they also stock a pretty big inventory of it at reasonable prices so if you're looking to share a bottle or have one for yourself you can do it without breaking the bank. Overall I would come back here for lunch.“

“Everytime I come visit family, we always have come to Lobster King for dinner and it never disappoints. The night we went, there was no crab so we settled with the lobster and it was wonderful. The staff was very apologetic and very fun to joke around with. They came out with a lobster and had some of us take pictures with them. I love their Salty fish fried rice!!!! so good!!!“

“Highly recommended. We had a great experience at Bali. Food, service and atmosphere were great. We had Ginger as our server and she made the experience even better.“

“Best live Maine lobster in town with the right price!“

“best Mexican food on island, friendly service, HUGE portions - well worth it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“This place was so good we came twice back to back. The food was delish, the drinks were good, but the service was the best. Why hassle in Waikiki searching for a spot to eat and enjoy live music. This place checked all the boxes for our 5-day sta.“

“Icon scene on Waikiki Beach! Top notch service. 🌺“