The 15 Best Places for Fresh Fish in Honolulu (2024)

1.Nico's Pier 38

8.9

1129 N Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu, HI

Seafood Restaurant · Kalihi - Palama · 170 tips and reviews

Juliana Chaize:Picking up friends at the airport? First stop Nico's! Just 10 minutes away, give your guests a fresh fish fix and a view to boot!

Alexis Reeves:Excellent fresh fish. I love the fried ahi tuna belly. You have to get there early for lunch since I think much of the active duty personnel also eat there too!

Dylan D:Delicious fresh fish! Keep an eye out for the special of the day (My kukui nut crusted ahi was amazing). Also, their chocolate chip and peanut butter Reese's cup cookies may make you cry with joy.

2.Tamashiro Market

8.5

802 N King St, Honolulu, HI

Farmers Market · Kalihi - Palama · 17 tips and reviews

Erika G:Best place to buy whole fresh fish!

Tania Li:The ONLY place to buy veggies - cheap and local! Fresh fish. Lunch plates ono!!

Harry Covair:Fresh fish and most types of seafood. In the back you can order Sashimi, Poke Bowls, and limited Hawaiian grinds plate lunch. kau kau for da blalah!

3.Duke's Waikiki

8.6

2335 Kalakaua Ave Ste 116, Honolulu, HI

Hawaiian Restaurant · Waikiki · 398 tips and reviews

Sarah B:1) Make a reservation 2) Try the Mai Tais 3) Don't overdo it on the salad bar 4) Order the macadamia crusted fresh fish or Huli Huli Chicken 5) Leave satisfied. Extra credit - save room for dessert!

Ece:My fav beach bar in Waikiki. They have fresh fish, great mai tais and live music 🌸🍹👌🏻

Liz Kreutz:Love the lobster tail and all the fresh fish is excellent. Service great and view is beautiful.

4.Ruscello

8.5

1450 Ala Moana Blvd Ste 2950 (Nordstrom, Ewa Wing, Ala Moana Center), Honolulu, HI

Mediterranean Restaurant · Ala Moana - Kakaako · 7 tips and reviews

O M:Very good place to eat at the mall and they have organic healthy options. Tomato soup is well balanced and not too salty. Fresh fish and greens my advice

O M:Good food! It's light and fresh. You will not leave stuffed, very well balanced dishes and also very nice personnel

H C:Went for breakfast. Ahi tuna poke was delicious.

5.Paia Fish Market Waikiki

7.8

2299 Kuhio Ave, Honolulu, HI

Seafood Restaurant · Waikiki · 14 tips and reviews

Brendan Goldfarb:All of the fresh fish are amazing and super tasty. I like the blackened and Cajun preparations. Fish tacos are another good choice. Prices are reasonable for the location. Highly recommend.

Muriel Ancheta:The Mahi Mahi Burger is grilled to perfection. Portion size is huge! worth the price!

Rachel:Oahu offshoot of original Maui fish spot in Paia. Bigger and shinier, with same customizable fresh catch options.

6.Kyung's Seafood

8.2

1269 S King St, Honolulu, HI

Seafood Restaurant · Makiki - Lower Punchbowl - Tantalu · 13 tips and reviews

Rob:Fresh fish, great service. Da bomb!

Susan Lai:Sashimi, Kalli & fried chicken. Hole in the wall for good food & value

Luis Alicea:Don't like spicy food? Too bad, things that aren't marked as spicy are still spicy. I couldn't enjoy a single bite of my poke.

7.Moku Kitchen

8.7

660 Ala Moana Blvd (Keawe Street), Honolulu, HI

New American Restaurant · Ala Moana - Kakaako · 26 tips and reviews

Jaki Baruh:Fresh Fish Taco’s and Bahn mi are very good

CP:Duck and truffle fries are delicious. Very hip atmosphere and live music when I was there for dinner.

Lacie Thompson:We were running late and had to leave by a certain time. They were super accommodating and the seared tuna was out of this world!

8.Uncle Bo's

8.5

559 Kapahulu Ave (btwn Martha & Henry St), Honolulu, HI

BBQ Joint · Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis · 58 tips and reviews

Blair Frodelius:Fresh fish is amazing as are both the pork belly and shrimp/walnut apps

Mark Sacaris:Clams are delicious with the sweet chili basil

Oliver Bullock:Fantastic place! Try the Boca Rota.

7.7

1135 N Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu, HI

Seafood Restaurant · Kalihi - Palama · 37 tips and reviews

Carli Shipley:Awesome FRESH tuna salad sandwich. Mmmmm!

Steffi:Poki Tower and Action on the Block. That's all you need to know. FANTASTIC!

Anela:Their Ahi Belly plate is to DIE FOR!! And if you're looking for dessert, 'cause doesn't have any on their menu at the moment, just head over to Niko's next door for a cheesecake (the lilikoi is ono).

10.Kaimana Beach Hotel

7.8

2863 Kalakaua Ave (btwn Monsarrat Ave. Poni Moi Rd.), Honolulu, HI

Hotel · Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis · 10 tips and reviews

Bonnie:We made reservations for dinner at the Hau Tree Lanai restaurant. Expensive but worth the experience!! Try the filet and one of the fresh fish dishes and share!!!

Otel.com:Beautifully situated on the beach, this boutique hotel has ocean views from its spacious rooms. It's like heaven here with the nature, the service and all.

Patrick A:Great friendly hotel that somehow seems to avoid the annoying masses of tourists that stay in Waikiki itself.

11.Hula Grill

8.2

2335 Kalakaua Ave Ste 203, Honolulu, HI

Restaurant · Waikiki · 112 tips and reviews

Jasmine Pascoe:Order from the fresh fish menu. A party of 4 all ordered different fish and everyone was very impressed.

Sonia Gabrielle:Eggs Benedict are amazing! Don't forget their kona iced coffee

A P:Great fresh squeeze Mai Tai.

12.Chef Chai

8.6

1009 Kapi‘olani Blvd, Honolulu, HI

Asian Restaurant · Ala Moana - Kakaako · 12 tips and reviews

Brian Yamanaka:Early bird special tasting menu is great. Bring a large appetite!

Ambar Blake:This is chic and classy all in one ..and the food is exquisite I love it !!!

Bart Massi:The miso Chilean sea bass is out of this world. I've never eaten anything like it - so sweet, buttery, and tender!

13.Akasaka

8.6

1646 Kona St #B, Honolulu, HI

Japanese Restaurant · Ala Moana - Kakaako · 13 tips and reviews

Andy Davidson:Just amazing sushi, my highlights were the scallops and butterfish dishes. For sashimi, the yellowfin tuna and salmon were amazing. Extremely friendly service. Can't wait to go back.

Tianna Johnson:Amazing seafood quality. Best real crab California rolls, the scallops and butterfish are to die for! Best traditional sushi place on the island. Owner, waitstaff and chefs are fantastic too.

Leila S:Eat the fish head!!

14.53 By The Sea

8.6

53 Ahui St, Honolulu, HI

Seafood Restaurant · Ala Moana - Kakaako · 14 tips and reviews

Amberrose Wb 🌹🌹:My husband and I came here for the first time on our anniversary. We came during dinner. Really romantic and intimate ambiance. Food was good but I wasn't blown away until we got to dessert... Amazing

Rob Bertholf:Don't worry if the restaurant is full, plenty space at the bar with an equally impressive view!

Drake ドレイク摂津:For a fine dining experience by the sea this is a must for lunch/dinner. The service is excellent.

7.5

2552 Kalakaua Ave Fl 3, Honolulu, HI

Sushi Restaurant · Waikiki · 99 tips and reviews

Kate Furman:Fresh tuna from Maui, other fish shipped in daily from japan.

Jipsta:Hands down the BEST Japanese / Sushi restaurant in all of Waikiki Beach! The perfect place for an adult night out with someone special!

Rebecca Pang:Bring a light sweater. The A/C here is really cold.

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