Guy Fieri knows where to find the good stuff. These 12 Hawaii hawaiian spots all earned a feature on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives — and they’re still open, still slinging it, and still highly rated. From Haleiwa, Hanalei, Hilo and beyond, here are the ones worth the drive, ranked by the reviews.

1. Umekes Fishmarket Bar & Grill (Kailua-Kona)

Seafood, Italian, Hawaiian · $$ · 4.4★ (6,276 Google reviews)

Umekes Fishmarket Bar & Grill earned its spot on the show for fresh seafood that regulars rave about, and the 4.4-star average from 6,276 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D: Season 28, Episode 13 — “Italian, Hawaiian and Colombian” (June 29, 2018)
Address: 74-5599 Pawai Pl, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Phone: +1 808-238-0571
Website: www.umekesrestaurants.com
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2. Island Lava Java (Kailua-Kona)

Breakfast, Hawaiian · $$ · 4.4★ (3,529 Google reviews)

Known for a knockout breakfast, Island Lava Java still draws a crowd — a 4.4-star rating from 3,529 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 28, Episode 16 — “Fusion of Flavors” (August 3, 2018)
Address: 75-5801 Ali‘i Dr Building 1, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Phone: +1 808-300-5672
Website: islandlavajava.com/y_source1_MTQ4NDEyNzktNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU3D
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3. Tahini Nui (Kauaʻi)

BBQ, Hawaiian · $$ · 4.4★ (2,534 Google reviews)

The low-and-slow barbecue at Tahini Nui clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.4-star rating across 2,534 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 30, Episode 2 — “A World of Barbecue” (May 24, 2019)
Address: 5122 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, HI 96714
Phone: +1 808-826-6277
Website: www.thenui.com
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4. Da Kitchen (Kahului)

Seafood, Italian, Burger, Breakfast, Asian, Hawaiian · $$ · 4.5★ (2,167 Google reviews)

Da Kitchen is one of the area’s go-to spots for fresh seafood, with a strong 4.5 stars from 2,167 reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 25, Episode 1 — “Soakin' Up Maui” (July 1, 2016)
Address: 1215 S Kihei Rd suite e, Kihei, HI 96753
Phone: +1 808-446-3486
Website: dakitchenkihei.com
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5. Big Wave Shrimp Truck (Haleiwa)

Seafood, Hawaiian · $$ · 4.6★ (2,140 Google reviews)

A longtime local favorite for fresh seafood, Big Wave Shrimp Truck keeps a 4.6-star rating across 2,140 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.

Featured on Triple D (2 times):
• Season 15, Episode 7 — “Flavortown Medley” (October 1, 2012)
• Season 27, Episode 4 — “Fun in the Sun” (July 28, 2017)
Address: 66-521 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712
Phone: +1 808-744-0555
Website: www.bigwaveshrimp.com
See the full Big Wave Shrimp Truck listing →

6. Saimin Dojo (Kapa’a)

Seafood, Burger, Chicken, Asian, Hawaiian · $ · 4.4★ (1,246 Google reviews)

Saimin Dojo earned its spot on the show for fresh seafood that regulars rave about, and the 4.4-star average from 1,246 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D: Season 30, Episode 9 — “Spinning the Globe” (August 2, 2019)
Address: 4-733 Kuhio Hwy Suite 103, Kapaʻa, HI 96746
Phone: +1 808-320-3248
Website: wailuadrivein.com/utm_sourcegoogle
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7. Highway Inn & Ho’okipa Catering (Waipahu)

Seafood, Breakfast, Hawaiian · $$ · 4.6★ (1,157 Google reviews)

Known for fresh seafood, Highway Inn & Ho’okipa Catering still draws a crowd — a 4.6-star rating from 1,157 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 8, Episode 11 — “Triple D Goes Hawaiian” (April 5, 2010)
Address: 94-830 Moloalo St #101, Waipahu, HI 96797
Phone: +1 808-677-4345
Website: www.myhighwayinn.com
See the full Highway Inn & Ho’okipa Catering listing →

8. Joey’s Kitchen (Lahaina)

Asian, Hawaiian · $$ · 4.5★ (1,062 Google reviews)

The bold Asian flavors at Joey’s Kitchen clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.5-star rating across 1,062 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 34, Episode 7 — “Pig's Feet, Mojo and Chow-Chow” (July 16, 2021)
Address: Napili Plaza Shopping Center, 5095 Napilihau St A107, Lahaina, HI 96761
Phone: +1 808-214-5590
Website: www.joeyskitchenhimaui.com
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9. Hanalei Poke Food Truck (Hanalei)

Seafood, Hawaiian · $$ · 4.5★ (787 Google reviews)

Hanalei Poke Food Truck is one of the area’s go-to spots for fresh seafood, with a strong 4.5 stars from 787 reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 30, Episode 5 — “Standout Seafood” (June 23, 2019)
Address: 5-5190 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, HI 96714
Phone: +1 808-320-8525
See the full Hanalei Poke Food Truck listing →

10. Poke Stop at Mililana Mauka Llc. (Mililani)

Seafood, Hawaiian · $$ · 4.5★ (564 Google reviews)

A longtime local favorite for fresh seafood, Poke Stop at Mililana Mauka Llc. keeps a 4.5-star rating across 564 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.

Featured on Triple D: Season 9, Episode 2 — “Homegrown & Homemade” (May 3, 2010)
Address: 95-1840 Meheula Pkwy, Mililani, HI 96789
Phone: +1 808-626-3400
Website: poke-stop.com
See the full Poke Stop at Mililana Mauka Llc. listing →

11. Like Poke (Kahului)

Seafood, Hawaiian · $$ · 4.7★ (187 Google reviews)

Like Poke earned its spot on the show for fresh seafood that regulars rave about, and the 4.7-star average from 187 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D: Season 25, Episode 1 — “Soakin' Up Maui” (July 1, 2016)
Address: 70 Lono Ave, Kahului, HI 96732
Phone: +1 808-757-8402
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12. Le Yellow Sub (Hilo)

Sandwich, Asian, Hawaiian · 4.7★ (108 Google reviews)

Known for over-stuffed sandwiches, Le Yellow Sub still draws a crowd — a 4.7-star rating from 108 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 34, Episode 8 — “Taste of the Tropics” (July 30, 2021)
Address: 213 Kalanianaole St, Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: +1 808-937-0911
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