What is the best fresh fish in Hawaiʻi?

Mahi mahi, ono, opah, monchong — whatever came off the boat that morning, fried or grilled local-style. The top fresh fish spots in Hawaiʻi are ranked on Da Plate Lunch Index by local residents — not tourist reviews. There are 60 curated spots statewide.

Where can I find fresh fish in Hawaiʻi?

Fresh Fish can be found across Oʻahu, Maui, Hawaiʻi Island, and Kauaʻi. Da Plate Lunch Index lists 60 independently-owned spots — no chains. Browse by island for the best local picks.

Vol. I · No. 33Honolulu, Hawaiʻi · Mauka of KalākauaTuesday, August 11, 2026

E komo mai —

Da Plate
Lunch Index

ranked by locals — not Yelp tourists

Four islands · Mom & pop only · Photos required

Cuisine · 60 spots

Fresh Fish

Mahi mahi, ono, opah, monchong — whatever came off the boat that morning, fried or grilled local-style.

Oʻahu

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Tamashiro Market

◆Kalihi· Oʻahu

Tamashiro Market

Kahuku Superette

Ono Seafood

Ethel's Grill

Tamura's Fine Wines & Liquors

Ahi Assassins Fish Co.

Maguro Brothers

Tamura's Fine Wine & Liquors

Tamura's Fine Wine & Liquors

Diamond Head Market & Grill

Tamashiro Market, Inc.

Amy's Fish Market, Inc.

Tamura's Fine Wine & Liquors

Maguro Zanmai, Llc

Maguro Ya

Blue Water Shrimp & Fish Market

Tamura Super Market Waianae

Tamura's Wahiawa

Tamura's Wholesale Outlet

Tamura's Hauula

Tamura's Kalaeloa

Ahi Lovers

88 Fresh Fish Market

Choi's Fish Market

Coco's Fish Market

Mama'S Fish House

Paia Fish Market

Coconut'S Fish Café

Like Poke . . ?

Jawz Fish Tacos Island Style Grill

Jawz Fish Tacos - Kahului

Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar - Kapalua

Pupu Lounge Seafood & Grill

Sansei Seafood Restaurant And Sushi Bar

Cynnamon'S Fresh Fish & Lunch To Go

Lanai Ohana Poke Market

Saigon Seafood

Suda Seafood Deli

Alexander'S Fish, Chicken & Chips

Da Poke Shack

Suisan Fish Market

Seafood Bar

Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill

Fishhopper Restaurant (The)

Island Fish & Chips

Ocean Seafood Chinese Restaurant

Happy Valley Seafood Restaurant

Waikoloa Boys Club Llc Dba Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar

Ono Seafood & Poke

Pono Market

Koloa Fish Market

Fish Express, The

Da Crack Mexican Grinds

Kalena Fish Market, Inc.

Kilauea Fish Market

Island Fish Taco'S

Wahooo Seafood Grill And Bar

Lemongrass Grill Seafood And Sushi Bar

Little Fish Coffee

"Got Fish!" / The Fish Hut