The 11 Best Seafood Spots in Hawaii

The 11 Best Seafood Spots in Hawaii, According to Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Guy Fieri knows where to find the good stuff. These 11 Hawaii seafood 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)

Umekes Fishmarket Bar & Grill — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

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.

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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
See the full Umekes Fishmarket Bar & Grill listing →

2. Cafe Pesto (Hilo)

Cafe Pesto — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Seafood, Pizza, Asian · $$ · 4.5★ (2,525 Google reviews)

Known for fresh seafood, Cafe Pesto still draws a crowd — a 4.5-star rating from 2,525 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 34, Episode 9 — “Mouthwatering Meat” (August 13, 2021)
Address: 308 Kamehameha Ave #101, Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: +1 808-969-6640
Website: www.cafepesto.com
See the full Cafe Pesto listing →

3. Da Kitchen (Kahului)

Da Kitchen — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

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

The fresh seafood at Da Kitchen clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.5-star rating across 2,167 Google 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
See the full Da Kitchen listing →

4. Big Wave Shrimp Truck (Haleiwa)

Big Wave Shrimp Truck — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

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

Big Wave Shrimp Truck is one of the area’s go-to spots for fresh seafood, with a strong 4.6 stars from 2,140 reviews.

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 →

5. Miso Phat Sushi (Kihei)

Miso Phat Sushi — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Seafood, Asian · $$ · 4.6★ (1,504 Google reviews)

A longtime local favorite for fresh seafood, Miso Phat Sushi keeps a 4.6-star rating across 1,504 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.

Featured on Triple D: Season 25, Episode 5 — “Global Greats” (August 12, 2016)
Address: 1279 S Kihei Rd #108, Kihei, HI 96753
Phone: +1 808-891-6476
Website: misophat.com
See the full Miso Phat Sushi listing →

6. Fresh Catch (Honolulu)

Fresh Catch — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Seafood · $$ · 4.6★ (1,345 Google reviews)

Fresh Catch earned its spot on the show for fresh seafood that regulars rave about, and the 4.6-star average from 1,345 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D (2 times):
• Season 15, Episode 4 — “Surf 'N' Turf Jackpot” (August 27, 2012)
• Season 32, Episode 3 — “Takeout: Home Delivery” (May 1, 2020)
Address: 1113 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816
Phone: +1 808-735-7653
Website: www.freshcatch808.com/qcontent/fresh-catch-kaimuki
See the full Fresh Catch listing →

7. Saimin Dojo (Kapa’a)

Saimin Dojo — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

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

Known for fresh seafood, Saimin Dojo still draws a crowd — a 4.4-star rating from 1,246 diners says the hype is real.

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
See the full Saimin Dojo listing →

8. Highway Inn & Ho’okipa Catering (Waipahu)

Highway Inn & Ho’okipa Catering — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

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

The fresh seafood at Highway Inn & Ho’okipa Catering clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.6-star rating across 1,157 Google reviews.

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 →

9. Hanalei Poke Food Truck (Hanalei)

Hanalei Poke Food Truck — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

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)

Poke Stop at Mililana Mauka Llc. — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

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)

Like Poke — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

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
See the full Like Poke listing →