Ahi Lovers

Traveled to Hawaii recently and one of our couple friends invited us to this place! I'm really glad…read morewe got to try the food because it was probably the most reasonably-priced meal with excellent quality, and it was seafood! My friend and her husband got seafood burgers (didn't get a chance to photograph their food), my husband got the salmon burger and I got the seafood salad which you can pick from Mahi or Ono fish and it came with pieces of shrimp. The service was simple and quick; our food came out at a decent time. And the ambiance was bright, well-lit, appeared to be clean. We were so busy catching up with each other that all I can remember was that it was great food with great company. Next time we are in Hawaii, we will for sure be back! Thanks to Paia staff. They were friendly and helped with questions I had about the menu. Mahalo!

Background On Visit: One of our friends was raving about this shop... so we decided to visit…read more Visitation Rights: Twice Credit Cards: They're available to use. Restroom: They're available to use. There's a sign with the code on the door next to the fountain machine. Wait Time: Wait time can be long during peak times. Just be patient and eventually you'll be seated. Location/Parking: Located on the NW corner of Kuhio Ave. and Dukes Ln.. Parking can be found at the International Marketplace. Ambiance/Decor: Neat ambiance with modern furnishings. They also have a outdoor patio up front. Service: Service was good. Staffers were friendly, attentive, offered nice suggestions, and food took a decent time to get to our table. Food Of Choice 1) Fish Tacos Dinner Plate: Comes with 2 tacos (ono/mahi), their house-made tarter sauce, and your choice of side: french fries, cajun rice, or home potatoes. Thought it was good. Portion size of the fish was decent and they top the fixings (slaw and tomatoes) quite nicely. 2) Snapper burger ($15) with fries (+$3.00 extra): Snapper was moist, tender, and flavorful. I also liked their house-made tarter sauce! :) Paia Fish Market For Thought: Can definitely see myself come back to on my future visits to Oahu.

Patio Seating

Mahi mahi sautéed

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Outside seating

Fresh Catch

4.3(1.5k reviews)

3.5 mi

A bit too saucy for my liking, but still fresh good quality fish…read more They charge extra for rice and side seaweed Not lots of parking if you come during lunch hours

Parking is pretty tight, and the service wasn't very kind. The food overall was okay. The best…read morething I ordered was the pastele fries. They had so much flavor from the brisket, sauce, and toppings. The fish didn't taste very fresh, although we did come near closing. The fried chicken was also disappointing. It didn't really taste like fried chicken and reminded me more of pork rinds because of the texture and flavor.

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5 different types of poke, side of rice with furikake, and cucumbers

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Hawaiian ahi

Nico's Pier 38

3.9(4.9k reviews)

1.2 mi•Iwilei

Locally owned & operated

Established in 2004

We normally go to Nico's during breakfast/lunch, where you find your own seat and order at the…read morecashier. This time we went during dinner - we walked in like usual (no signs that say wait to be seated). Didn't know that it was table service only. My other half walked to the cashier while I stayed seated, he asked how it works..she said to order food from her, which he did. He came back to sit down, we waited for our food. Our food was ready, then we were told we couldn't sit and eat since it was table service only. We were then kicked-out...so embarrassed, why didn't they tell us sooner?

I really wish Yelp would let us rate places with .5 stars because I'd probably give this place a…read more3.5 overall. Generally speaking, it's usually good! I like coming here because you can eat while enjoying live music, which makes for a fun atmosphere. This past visit was a little disappointing though (first pic). I usually order the ahi medium because I like it a little more cooked, but this time it came out closer to well done. I feel like it's always a little hard to know what cooking level to ask for because it seems to vary each time. I've been coming here over the years and have had plenty of good experiences, so I'm giving it 4 stars overall. But if I were rating just this most recent visit, it would definitely be closer to a 3.

Inside

Special of the Day - Snapper with a basil cream sauce on a bed of brown rice

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4.0(10.8k reviews)

3.1 mi•Waikiki

Nice waikiki ambience, beer, food and Aloha to take friends and visitors out! Excellent!read more

Besides the setting and the food - which are outstanding, to say the least - Duke's has some of…read morenicest, friendliest waitstaff we have seen. Our waitress, Jess, was particularly friendly, and her suggestions yielded the best fish tacos I have ever had. And I have had LOTS! She was checking in often but not too often. Hang on to that young lady, she is a true asset for the business. As for the fish tacos, perfectly grilled, large pieces of mahi-mahi with a crisp slaw, a perfect crema, pico, and the right amount of cilantro. YUM.

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Da Seafood Cartel

4.5(643 reviews)

6.8 mi

We had to come to the Aiea location since they served hot food as well. My hubby and I came here…read moreThursday Evening. Laid back atmosphere with seating inside and outside. Ladies in the counter were very friendly. We ordered 4 different types of hot taco. -fish taco - 10/10 - 4 beer battered fish with slaw and it was freaking delicious! The batter was so crunchy and the fish was so moist. A must have! -taco Cabo- 10/10 - had 3 huge shrimp and steak. Was hearty and flavorful! It was very yummy! A must have! -Taco Chando - 11/10 - this was so out of this world! Never had a jalapeno popper fish taco in my life! Omg it was so amazingly delicious that we were in awe!!! This is the true taco that you must try or have!!! You will not regret it! - steak tacos - 10/10 - the steak was perfectly executed and a traditional taco. Great way to end the meal!!! This is the place to be if you visit Oahu!!! If I could, I would eat there every night, if we lived here.

Bought the blue crab dip, ceviche 16oz, and extra tostadas…read more I'm glad I got to try their ceviche...it had good flavor, but I wouldn't order it again. 7/10 The blue crab dip was all right, wouldn't order it again. 5/10 Tostadas were fresh and crunchy. 8.5/10 It's pretty busy there so I would say to place an online order at least 20 mins before you get there. Even though I arrived after the ready/prepared pick up time, I still had to wait 10 more minutes because they still had to put the order together. The price is quite steep, so again...glad I tried here but I won't be a returning customer.

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Da Seafood Cartel - TOSTADA LA BASTA Cooked shrimp, shrimp crudo, octopus, mahi crudo & ahi marinated in Cartel sauce on homemade tostada chipotle aioli

TOSTADA LA BASTA Cooked shrimp, shrimp crudo, octopus, mahi crudo & ahi marinated in Cartel sauce on homemade tostada chipotle aioli

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Pacific Seafood Distribution

4.8(80 reviews)

3.7 mi

•$$$

My go to spot for frozen crabs legs. The family is nice and informative. Major holidays expect a…read moreline the days prior. Never had any issues with quality.

Fresh Located in a…read moretypical warehouse fashion is this little office. I don't want to say "shop" because you don't see the product. It's all behind industrial refrigerators. And there's a bell if no one is at the front. Prices are reasonable, actually maybe a tad cheaper than the local supermarkets. I like how the lady at the front asked if I had a cooler. I told her no so she grabbed some extra newspaper and plastic bag to help me hopefully keep the clams cool. And these clams were fresh. How do I know!?!? Because they ALL popped when I cooked them. On their site, is there hours and what they sell. I'm looking a crab legs the next party. Overall four stars. I just wish I could see the items before buying them to save time. Also parking is limited. M

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Kickin Kajun

3.9(878 reviews)

1.6 mi

We usually go for the combos because it comes with a variety of options and da mix sauce which is…read moreour favorite! Service was good and nice that they have a few people serving our table. Will be back!

The food here is really good but it is a little pricey! Good for a special event! They give you…read moregloves and an apron! The honeydew pouch was DELICIOUS!!! Seafood was really good and the sampler was nice and hot! We will be back!!

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Blue Seafood Company

4.7(81 reviews)

0.3 mi•Chinatown

I was just walking by when this young gentleman offered me a few complimentary rolls to try. I…read morefigured it had to be good if he was confident enough to advertise it that way! I told him it was my first time there and asked him to make me the best roll he could. He prepared it right in front of me, which I appreciated because I'm very particular about food handling, cleanliness, and sanitation. I was impressed by the preparation and couldn't wait to dig in! The Hamachi Roll was excellent! Oversized, generously loaded with fresh fish, and finished with just the right amount of spicy kick. And at $15, it was so filling that I was completely satisfied! Ambiance was definitely lively cause you're literally in a market. Definitely a great first impression. I'll be back to try more of their menu!

8/15/26 I do really like Lomi Oio and their version is so delicious and not offered all the time…read more First of all the consistency of the fish was not creamy soft like Chinese style fish cake or other versions of watered down Lomi Oio It had a nice texture n chew to it... Backyard Kine! The ingredients; chili pepper (see my pic), Kukui nut, Limu, green onions n just the right amount of salt... so simple Usually I like to dip in chili pepper water n shoyu but never need Poke located in their "Fish Market" separate from food stall location And they offer lots of fresh seafoods; live crab, salmon, ahi... Supporting locals

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Steams snapper

Ono Seafood

4.5(4.6k reviews)

3.6 mi•Kaimuki

There is a reason why all the locals say this is their favorite poke spot…read more The parking is really tight, the staff were friendly, and most importantly, the fish was so incredibly fresh. I enjoyed all 3 fish types that were ordered! This has easily became my favorite poke spot in Oahu.

Background On Visit: Heard great things about this shop from friends on the mainland. So decided to…read morepatronize the shop after hiking Diamond Head. Credit Card: They're accepted. Parking: Parking is a bit limited up front in the shared lot, but you can find street parking along Kapahulu or residential parking on Winam Ave.. Ambiance/Decor: Not much ambiance, but I do like their "We Love Poke" mural. Limited seating up front in their outdoor patio. Service: Service was alright. Food was ready be picked up at a decent time. Poke Of Choice: 1) Shoyu Poke: Thought the ahi was okay. Didn't really like the sauce. Would've been a better eating experience if they used sushi rice instead of jasmine. and the ahi pieces were smaller Ono Seafood For Thought: Might be a one timer for me, but for others, you guys should try it at least once.

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Spicy ahi poke

Herringbone Waikiki

4.1(1.4k reviews)

3.1 mi•Waikiki

•$$$

The ahi tacos were so delicious and fresh! The guava burger and fries were also amazing--I…read moreespecially loved how crispy the fries were. The king salmon was unique, but overall, I found it a little underwhelming, especially for the portion size. I wouldn't recommend ordering the king salmon unless you're looking for a lighter dinner. That said, the service was great from start to finish, from the hostess to our server and busser. Overall, it was a great wine-and-dine experience with beautiful, quiet ambiance. Would def recommend!!

Herringbone Waikiki easily became one of our new favorite restaurants in Waikiki! We were promptly…read moreseated right at our reservation time, which was such a great start to the experience. Our server was incredibly sweet, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu, making it easy to choose what to order. Everything we had was absolutely delicious, and every dish was cooked to perfection. We genuinely had zero complaints from start to finish! The food, service, and overall atmosphere made for such a great dining experience. What I love most is that it feels like a more elevated restaurant without being overly priced. Everything was completely worth it, and we'll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend giving Herringbone Waikiki a try!

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2025.03.17. Herringbone Waikiki, Honolulu, O'ahu, Hawaii

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I loved their spicy ahi bowl.

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