With 750 miles of coastline, it may be unsurprising that Hawaii has some of the best seafood restaurants in the country. And finding a restaurant with both incredible seafood dishes and an epic view provides a dining experience like no other. Here are seven Hawaii seafood restaurants that we feel are worth a visit no matter on what island of the state you live.
- Mina’s Fish House, Kapolei (Hawaii Island)
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Mina’s Fish House/Facebook Located at the Four Seasons Resort in Oahu, this restaurant was opened by Michelin-star Chef Michael Mina. Not only are you guaranteed an incredible meal of creative seafood dishes inspired by Hawaii, but you will fall in love with the unforgettable oceanfront setting. You can learn more about Mina’s Fish House in our previous coverage.
- Pau Hana Poke, Kailua-Kona (Hawaii Island)
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Joey Soptic/Google Pau Hana Poke is quite the hidden gem on the Big Island. With a wide selection of fresh fish and ingredients, you are sure to get some of the best poke on the island! You can learn more about Pau Hana Poke on the Facebook page.
- Mama’s Fish House, Paia (Maui)
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Mama’s Fish House Set right alongside the ocean, Mama’s Fish House is a world-famous eatery and has even been named one of the best restaurants in Hawaii. With its gorgeous location, charming island decor, and some of the freshest, most delicious fish dishes you can find, you will be raving about this place for years to come! Visit the Mama’s Fish House website to learn more.
- Nico’s Pier 38, Honolulu (Oahu)
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Nico’s Pier 38/Facebook Located pierside at the harbor in Honolulu, Nico’s Pier 38 is a casual eatery that serves fresh fish sourced locally. Dishes are inspired by both French and Hawaiian cuisine for something a little different. There are daily specials, live music on certain days, and a market where you can pick up some fresh fish to take home! You can learn more about Nico’s Pier 38 in our previous coverage.
- Haleiwa Joe’s Haiku Gardens, Kaneohe (Oahu)
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Amanda M/TripAdvisor You’ll get breathtaking tropical views while dining in the open-air at Haleiwa Joe’s Haiku Gardens location. Let your taste buds experience freshly caught fish and locally sourced produce in a dining experience like no other. Visit the Haleiwa Joe’s website for more information.
- Hukilau Lanai, Kapa’a (Kauai)
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Anthony Pollinzi/Google Located on the Kauai Coast Resort property, Hukilau Lanai serves delicious tropical food using local fish and produce. Visit this lovely eatery for dinner or join one of the weekend food and wine tasting events. Visit the Hukilau Lanai website for more information.
- Paia Fish Market Front Street, Lahaina (Maui)
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Paia Fish Market/Facebook Located in Lahaina, Paia Fishmarket buys directly from local fishermen and sources produce locally for the freshest food imaginable. Buy some fish from the market or stay for a meal - you won’t be disappointed either way! Visit the Paia Fishmarket website for more information.
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Mina’s Fish House/Facebook
Located at the Four Seasons Resort in Oahu, this restaurant was opened by Michelin-star Chef Michael Mina. Not only are you guaranteed an incredible meal of creative seafood dishes inspired by Hawaii, but you will fall in love with the unforgettable oceanfront setting. You can learn more about Mina’s Fish House in our previous coverage.
Pau Hana Poke/Google
Joey Soptic/Google
Pau Hana Poke is quite the hidden gem on the Big Island. With a wide selection of fresh fish and ingredients, you are sure to get some of the best poke on the island! You can learn more about Pau Hana Poke on the Facebook page.
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Mama’s Fish House
Set right alongside the ocean, Mama’s Fish House is a world-famous eatery and has even been named one of the best restaurants in Hawaii. With its gorgeous location, charming island decor, and some of the freshest, most delicious fish dishes you can find, you will be raving about this place for years to come! Visit the Mama’s Fish House website to learn more.
Allan Distor/Google
Nico’s Pier 38/Facebook
Located pierside at the harbor in Honolulu, Nico’s Pier 38 is a casual eatery that serves fresh fish sourced locally. Dishes are inspired by both French and Hawaiian cuisine for something a little different. There are daily specials, live music on certain days, and a market where you can pick up some fresh fish to take home! You can learn more about Nico’s Pier 38 in our previous coverage.
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Amanda M/TripAdvisor
You’ll get breathtaking tropical views while dining in the open-air at Haleiwa Joe’s Haiku Gardens location. Let your taste buds experience freshly caught fish and locally sourced produce in a dining experience like no other. Visit the Haleiwa Joe’s website for more information.
Kimberly Nguyen/Google
Anthony Pollinzi/Google
Located on the Kauai Coast Resort property, Hukilau Lanai serves delicious tropical food using local fish and produce. Visit this lovely eatery for dinner or join one of the weekend food and wine tasting events. Visit the Hukilau Lanai website for more information.
Jeff R/TripAdvisor
Paia Fish Market/Facebook
Located in Lahaina, Paia Fishmarket buys directly from local fishermen and sources produce locally for the freshest food imaginable. Buy some fish from the market or stay for a meal - you won’t be disappointed either way! Visit the Paia Fishmarket website for more information.
We realize this is not a comprehensive list of the best coastal seafood restaurants in Hawaii. If your favorites didn’t make it to this list, please tell us about them in the comment section!
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Address: 92-1001 Olani St, Kapolei, HI 96707, USAAddress: 73-5617 Maiau St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USAAddress: 799 Poho Pl, Paia, HI 96779, USAAddress: 1129 N Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96817, USAAddress: 46-336 Haiku Rd, Kaneohe, HI 96744, USAAddress: 520 Aleka Loop, Kapa?a, HI 96746, USAAddress: 632 Front St, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA
