The name Fresh Catch caught my eye while here on the island. I look forward each trip to eating fresh fish tacos so thinking this might be the place to try. Unfortunately I was very disappointed. There was very little fish in my tacos and the only thing I tasted was green and red peppers. read more

Broke Dah mouth poke....Very fresh poke at a fair price...We had the limu ahi poke...Melt in your mouth,and we had the dried aku.Perfect for beer drinking...take home and enjoy....coming back for sure....GREAT SERVICE... read more

BEST Place for Dried Aku: They don't make it really dry, it's soft in the middle. BEST Poke: Wasabi Poke- Eat it with their fresh Waiahole Poi... OMG BEST Plate: Furikake Salmon- Sooo ONO read more

We got here late with only 15-20 minutes to spare, but I was glad to see that they hadn't started packing up for the night yet. We ordered our favorite Poke Fried Rice which is always good; with a lot of tasty pieces of ahi cooked JUST RIGHT, not dry. Melts in your mouth! The fried rice is seasoned well too, and together they're just wonderful. We also got a side of hurricane fries: thick-cut fries with slightly spicy sauce, along with mayo & furikake on them. So yum! Got two more 1/2 lb containers of tako & some firecracker poke. Fed 4 people for less than $40! Fish was fresh and good cuts too. read more

Fresh Catch on Waialae Avenue is very yummy, but be prepared to pay a lot for your poke. The poke that we got was very fresh and super delicious, but there was not a good amount of rice in my opinion, especially for the price that we were paying for. They just give you a small scoop of rice in the middle with two sides of poke, instead of just layering it all with rice. Depending on the poke that you get, you can spend 5 to 7 bucks easily on just one scoop of poke, and if you get the tray with the two scoops of poke and rice it easily comes to 15 dollars. My order totalled to 30+ dollars with two trays. I thoroughly enjoyed my poke, but there was not a lot of rice for how much I was paying. I'd rather go to Onos to be honest, they give you more rice and more poke for similar price. Both places though have very good poke either way. Get the firecracker if you want a little bit of spice and pair it with the Salmon which is sweet, that was bomb. read more

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Wow. This place is a hidden gem. A million times better than Ono's seafood. I am a tourist and I literally had 3 meals before coming here (rainbow Inn loco moco, ono's 4 different poke, and 6 donuts at Leonard's) and I am still in shock at how fresh the poke is here. I'm from sf and I am flabbergasted by the freshness of the fish, it's out of this world. On to Tamara's for my next spot. Excited to see if it can top this... Tried garlic ahi, shoyu ahi, and salmon poke. Not a fan of the firecracker. read more

Good plate lunch and poke spot. Hard working people there in the back. More then three times a month we stop by and have our fix. read more

Great food. Service is acceptable. There is a certain level of friendliness you feel and experience on the islands. We visited here three times during our 1week trip (April end thru first week of May 2022), and that friendliness was definitely missing. Very transactional experience! The second time we came in about 25 minutes before close and only the cold poke was available to order; basically we were told that the kitchen was closed. It only takes 10-15 minutes to prepare the other dishes, so I felt that this was just an off day. Happened again on the third time. I'd come back if I want poke, but I don't think it's the place to expect good customer service. Thus the four stars. read more

Favorite to Tamura's. Smoke plates or poke it is all good. They're worth the wait in all kind of weather. Highly recommend their pork, it's hammer read more

Yum. I love this place! Good food, good location, lots of parking... They have such a good selection of poke and read good plate lunches too-- my only complaint is the rice as it tends to be a little dry (But I'm kind of a rice snob). I usually get the furikake salmon but the last time we came here I decided to try the crab sandwich with furikake fries and it was really good. The poke is a little pricey but it's comparable to other places that sell fresh poke and to me, it's totally worth it the price! I really like their salmon pokes... they have a couple of different ones and they are oh-so-good! read more

Fresh catch has been on my bookmark list for quite sometime. I have long been a fan of their salad dressing. When my husband and I finally made it out, it was a good half hour before closing, but we were shocked to see the restaurant's lights dimmed like they were already closed. Relieved to find diners inside, and the door unlocked, we went in and started to peruse the menu and poke selections (as we had never been before). The cashier seemed to not appreciate us taking our time and was very unfriendly and brusque; it was obvious she did not want customers and just wanted to close. Despite this, we ordered some poke and a ahi Katsu plate. The shoyu poke was very good and on the sweeter side and the creamy Wasabi reminded me of the Ono seafood poke. I enjoyed mixing them together in the same bowl. Unfortunately the prices were very steep. We took home the ahi Katsu (it was very obvious they didn't want people dining in) and was pleasantly surprised at the amount of food (it filled both me and my hubby) and was sooo ono! I loved the sauces, and though I usually like my ahi on the rare side, this plate was a winner! I will be back for this dish alone and hope to encounter some friendlier service. read more

I always come here to get my poke fix! The poke is always FRESH (obviously, the name) and you can see the guys cutting and mixing the poke in the back. Customer service is awesome! read more

Food was awesome!!! Garlic chicken and spicy ahi katsu = delish! Loses a star for the logistics in ordering...lots of confusion as it got crowded... People didn't know where to order and no one was guiding them. Food was on point though... So worth the confusion if you're up for it. read more

Long ago when they first changed the restaurant to Fresh Catch I went a few times I haven't been here for a while, and now am a happy repeater offender of fish. Others are right in observations- there are a ton of new fish places here in 808 to try out and see what is new. What is old is still great! The one thing that they can do better than I can in my fish cooking skills is make better sauses than I do. Taste the sauce- it really does add a unique flavoring pairing to many of the fish that I like. I have to hand it to the shrimp- I like their shrimp- all kinds. Can't go wrong though in the taste and flavor factor. Parking is on a side lot so it can be easy to forget as it is not in a mall but have to drive to Kaimuki where it is not in the Top of the Hill like the other places. read more

Poke was amazingly fresh. Went later in the afternoon and the place was relatively empty. Parking lot is a bit cramped

Great poke! Got the following: Shoyu ahi Hawaiian ahi Spicy coconut tako Poke fried rice: very tasty, a little sweet for me, and I could do without the salmon. All poke's were super fresh and flavorful. Would definitely come back!! read more

This was a GREAT hole-in-the-wall find while in Hawaii. Stopped by here for a late lunch after a morning/afternoon at the beach. Definitely deserves all its high ratings! Don't be afraid to drop in and try this gem! It was full of mainly locals coming & going while we were there. I understand why. The food is exceptional! Great selection of various seafood items - not what you usually find. Exactly what I was looking for off the beaten path & away from the tourists! Service wasn't amazing, but you don't really need it. It's not a fancy kind of place. GO!! You will not be disappointed! read more

Ordered during covid. Take out is very busy during lunch. Fast and friendly service. We ordered Ahi belly and a variety of poke. Very fresh.

I was in the area so I decided to stop by for some poke, since I had a craving. Previously my husband had tried their pasteles and disliked them, but I decided to give their fish a try since it's what they are more known for. I ordered some salmon poke and a bit of wasabi ahi poke. The prices were comparable to other poke places on the island, and the service was quick and easy. Unfortunately the taste was very odd to me and I won't be returning. I've been a lifelong poke eater and their poke was disappointing. The salmon poke was so sweet that it tasted like it was bathed in sugar syrup, quite gross. Even the wasabi poke tasted overly sweet!?! The quality of the fish was very fresh (why I give 2 stars instead of 1) but I couldn't get past the strange flavor profile. Give me Kahuku superette, Tamura's or even Foodland poke over Fresh Catch poke any day! read more

So fresh. So clean. I love this place so much that I usually order two lunches when I'm there, just to eat by myself--the pastele fries are amazing (closest thing on island to carne asada fries...still different...but effing so good) and the poke is so fresh...I can't decide. Sometimes they give me two pairs of chopsticks--those are the lunches I eat in my car to avoid the shame of eating two lunches myself. read more

Closed kitchen (445pm) early so I guess they are doing just fine during this time. Really looked forward to getting dinner for the family after seeing them on Diner's, Drive-in's, and Dive's. read more

BIG GENEROUS PORTIONS. OMG. they give A LOT. So nice people too. Everything was fresh. (Sorry I haven't been here during this corona virus situation but I was meaning to write this review for a long time) if you are looking for a food portion of food with some great local choices.. fresh catch has it. They have non seafood choices as well as seafood options which is good for members of the group that don't feel like seafood. read more

Fantastic; refreshing and so, so tasty. We order 5 varieties and almost can't pick a favorite. So e I like a little less spice than some, I'd HIGHLY recommend the garlic tuna and Spanish dragon tuna. Wish we could come back more often!! read more

Amazing food and customer service! The guy helped us find the perfect dish, fried hurricane ahi katsu. I'm not a huge seafood fan but my husband is. I'm so glad we came here, it's a definite stop to make!! read more

Fresh Catch - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Probably some of the best Poke I have ever had. The ahi was so fresh and the wasabi.. some kind of fish was freaking on point. This made the DDD list for a reason. read more

Really enjoy their delicious steak and mushrooms plate! It's a steal deal for under$10. While there they had a long fast moving line and I noticed that the majority of the people came in for the fresh poke. Loved that the store had a variety of dining choices including daily specials, a real crab sandwich and the not to be missed Hungry Hawaiian sandwich. One of the nicest things about this place is their fantastic crew! If you have been there twice, they all seem to remember you - "Hi Aunty! What are getting today?" My friend bought a plate to eat there and ordered one to take home for dinner. Definitely will be back soon! read more

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Delicious food. The portions of ahi katsu are generous. Parking and picnic table sit down available inside. Super casual and large menu selection. read more

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Probably... actually the best poke I've ever had in my life. They weigh each by the pound. Ended up getting two cups of rice to go with my Ahi shoyu and spicy ahi. Loved the ahi shoyu the best as it was mildly sweet with a great fresh texture. Service was great as the lady was super nice and gave us samples to try before we ordered. A must try if your visiting Hawaii for some good poke, not like the ones they serve in the mainland. read more

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I love this place. They have like the best spicy ahi poke in my opinion. They have specials everyday and I love my Wednesday special which is a stuff Ahi Belly. The sweet potato furikake fries with their special sauce is amaaaaaazing. Located across City Mill in the Kaimuki area. read more

I picked up my son from school today and he wanted to go to Fresh Catch .... cant believe they have been open for 2 years and we had not been in till today - the owner thought it was funny too since I am at Saint Louis School twice a day !! He and the people behind the counter were all super friendly and totally embodied the ALOHA spirit !!! Anyway they had about 12 specials of the day listed on the board.... we tried the Ahi Katsu and the Fish & Chip plates plus a side of spicy salmon poke and a red velvet cupcake. Everything was good and it had a cute atmosphere like a indoor boat dock ...... It was crowded with people waiting for their orders and it does take a while .... I will call in a order next time as my toddler was wiggling all over the place !!! Like the others yelpers noted their is a liquor area, marinated meats, and lots of " to go" packed items .... the soda fountain drinks are refillable so a better bet if your dining in. Anyway my son was in heaven with a lot of the sauces having a mayonaise base !! me not so much - I will do a sauce on the side next time now that I know. For two people it was $25. read more

I go back and forth on what I consider the best poke on the island... you have the guys who are always in the discussion - Tanioka's, Alicia's, Ono's, Tamura's, etc. And you'd be crazy not to include these guys in that discussion. Some people like the fancy-schmancy stuff from a place like Paina's... and those are good, and there's definitely a place for those. But if you're looking for the best, no-frills, post-surf-sesh-at-Sandy's poke bowl around... you'd be hard-pressed to beat this place. I go with a regular poke bowl... and I get four types of poke on top. One of the things I LOVE about this place is that you can put as much or as little poke on your poke bowl as your little raw-fish eating palette desires. They don't charge a set price for a bowl... you pay the actual price-by-weight for the poke that you put on top. Why doesn't everybody else do that?! That's so logical, it almost makes toooooo much sense. Anyways - I always get smoked tako poke (if you haven't had it from here, you're just silly!), taegu tako poke, fireball ahi, and whatever else from the fish menu that looks either the freshest or the most appetizing that day (which lately, has been the spicy coconut). If you order a poke bowl like that (and you gotta be pretty hungry to put it all down, so be warned), feel free to just start emailing me your "Thank-You" e-cards! You're welcome! It's super legit. Another pro-tip - for the Yelpers who enjoy eating awesome sh*t... go there and order the furikake fries for like $3. Then order a quarter-lb or so of smoked tako poke. When you get your fries, instead of pouring the creamy mayo sauce on them and then topping with furikake... pour your creamy smoked tako poke over them, then top with furikake. You're effing welcome!!! read more

There's no better place for fresh poke than Fresh Catch. My mom brought some home when she took my brother, who was visiting from the mainland. And, with one bite of that spicy ahi, I was hooked. I almost demolished the entire container in one sitting (and was quite reluctant to share with anyone else). So, naturally, the next time my mom and I were in this area of Kaimuki, stopping by Fresh Catch for lunch was a given. We were hoping for a parking space in the small lot, and we were so fortunate as to find one (otherwise, you'll have to hunt for street parking and walk). Despite there being a short line when we went, we still waited a decent amount of time for our food. My poke bowl was ready really quickly, but my mom's salmon took longer. We ordered our entrees to-go, but I ended up finishing my poke bowl in the eatery. There are only a few tables available if you want to dine-in, so it's better to get your items for take-out. We ordered take-out because all the tables were full, but one opened up just as my poke bowl was ready. So, I ended up eating my entrée there--it's best fresh!--but my mom got her salmon to go. Here's what we got: "California Roll Poke": I was all set to try the "Furikake Ahi Plate" that I heard so much about (and saw so many photos of), but I changed my mind last-minute to get a poke bowl instead. I was curious about the poke selection that had no label in the display case, and the girl working said it was modeled after a California Roll, complete with avocado and furikake on top. This sounded appealing and I got a sample of it ... and with that, I was sold. I opted for that and a scoop of white rice and resolved to get that "Furikake Ahi Plate" during my next visit. The poke was delicious, to say the least. I didn't opt for a huge scoop since I knew I would be having sushi (more raw fish) for dinner, but this was just enough to satisfy me for lunch. The poke tasted fresh and I loved the California Roll-esque flavors. The tobikko on top added the perfect touch, and the textures and flavors were unforgettable. When you order poke bowls, you pay by the pound, so just keep that in mind before going to town on your raw fish order! "Furikake Salmon": My mom had ordered this plate before, and she liked it so much that she got it again during this trip. This entrée comes with a generous portion of salmon, which is topped with a ridiculously addictive sauce and is served with two scoops of rice topped with furikake. I had a bite of my mom's salmon, which was served nice and hot ... and man, I had to take more than one bite. Whatever sauce is on top the salmon is crazy good and really flavorful! And they certainly don't skimp on the furikake, which gives the fish some extra crunch and saltiness. I highly recommend this dish if you want something lighter (and not completely fried) for lunch or dinner. "Crab-Stuffed Ahi Roll": This is a Wednesday special that I would definitely want to try one day. I love ahi as it is, but I also love crab ... and this roll seems to feature the best of both worlds. Definitely look forward to trying this entrée one day! "Furikake Fries": If I'm in the mood to get a side with my entrée--or just want to share with some friends--this would be the first on my list. They seem to be generous with the amount of furikake they include with their entrees, so I'm sure it's no different with these fries. I like thicker-cut fries and adding furikake on top is sure to make them even better! "Ahi Katsu": In addition to the "Furikake Ahi Plate," I really want to try this "Ahi Katsu." Katsu is one of my favorites, when it comes to local dishes. Being that this entrée consists of fried ahi, I'm curious to try it. I'm interested to see how the batter will look/taste like ... so once I finally get that "Furikake Ahi Plate," this katsu dish is next up on my list. read more

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Go early!! Went around 3pm and a lot of the poke was sold out but the spicy tuna was FIREEEE

Fresh Catch is just a few minutes away by car from the main part of Waikiki in a building that looks like an old Mexican restaurant with a grocery store display. We came right before closing on a Sunday (the only day that they don't stay open through dinner). The choices were limited but we still managed to pick winners. The Ahi Shoyu was savory and delicious and had this super unique texture. The fish was firm and almost chewy! Is that what really fresh fish tastes like!!? The Salmon may have been our favorite with its sweet, seaweed taste. We also ordered something cooked for the kiddo - the teri salmon belly was a daily special and pretty delicious. The huge portion of fatty salmon belly had been pan fried and glazed in a thin, homemade teriyaki sauce. You'll want rice (note, one side is just one itsy bitsy scoop) so order LOTS. read more

Fresh Catch is where I go when i'm craving some poke. They have a wide selection apart from the regular spicy ahi, shoyu ahi etc. They also have fabulous plate lunches including daily specials. Parking can sometimes be a bit difficult...but definitely worth the wait. Poke bowl with 2 scoops rice, depending on how much poke can run you from $9-$12 after taxes. Interior has some picnic style benches if you wish to dine in. Otherwise, take it to go and enjoy it somewhere nice and comfy. read more

Service here is super quick and you can sample their poke. Many varieties to choose from, so you'll find something you like. The poke here was super fresh, tasty, and affordable. My only regret is not ordering more poke since I though it would be full enough with a 1/4 pound and sharing the Wednesday special with my boyfriend. I was wrong. Get a 1/2 or 1 lb of poke and enjoy it all to yourself without sharing. read more

Randy Couture you broke my heart old man. The only thing that kept me going while watching you get demolished was noshing on the seriously delicious, finger licking poke from Fresh Catch. So we potlucked at a friends house last night to watch the UFC fight. I tend to blow people away with my winner dishes that I bring. Yes I like the competition, and yes I like to win. Okay it's not a competition but in my head, it is. Sitting there on the buffet table is 6 containers of different poke. I look at it, "hmmm, I wonder where that's from?" I open the first one, hawaiian style with inamona and limu, put it on my plate. I open the second one, a tako with tomato and onions in a sweet shoyu sauce, put some on my plate, the third one, typical shoyu poke, the fourth, dried aku with a taegu style sauce, next salmon poke with furikake, and last, some lomi oio. The poke was anything but typical. Super fresh and super ono. This was the goods. Thank you Highland, that's his name, I know, different, thank you for the awesome poke last night. Couldn't get enough so I went there today for more ono poke, yup it was fresh, it was good. The sauces are winners. The only thing I have a problem with was my laulau plate. The meat was tender but the leaf wasn't fully cooked, it was chewy and left my throat itchy. 4.5 stars. Time to retire Randy Couture. We both got beat last night. You, in the ring. Me, on bringing a shitty dish that nobody ate. read more

Another fantastic poke shop that I have to revisit when I'm home. The fireball ahi packs heat--it's not for the faint of heart. With that said, I can't get enough of it (and water!). The salmon poke is a sweet spin on an infallible classic--it has teriyaki sauce and furikake seasoning, which are delicious alone and dynamite together. My only complaint is that the fresh fish isn't cut well. There are frequently pieces of fat and skin on my ahi and salmon, which kind of undercuts the flavor (and sight) of the fish. read more

Wow can I say rip off. Fellow yelper Anthony N. keeps raving about how good this place is. I originally wanted Ono Seafood but they were closed. I ordered the poke bowl and I swear I got ripped off. I one scoop rice and half spicy and half shoyu. The scooped a quarter pound of spicy into the bowl with the rice inside and measured it/priced it. Then he scooped a quarter pound of the shoyu and weighted it again and priced it with another sticker. My grand total was $10.18 for about a half pound of poke and one scoop of rice. I was pretty pissed off. I could have went to Foodland or Ono Seafood and paid half the price and gotten the same quality of poke. Don't get me wrong the poke was marinated pretty well but for the price it was totally not worth it. Anthony ordered the ahi katsu and paid the same price as me and got 3 times more food. WTF That made me really mad. Good thing he was a nice guy and shared some with me. I would not come back to this place again. Go to Foodland for poke it's just down the street. read more

I gave a 1 star rating since the lady on the phone was polite. We catered 2 items from here tonight. A large pan of Ahi Katsu and a large pan of Teriyaki Chicken. First of all the food wasn't ready for our 5:30 p/u time. They said something was wrong with the fryer so everything finally was ready at 6:15! Thank God we only had 2 items! When we opened the pan of TERIYAKI Chicken it did not look like Teri Chicken (see posted pic). It was also EXTREMELY SALTY! Not even exaggerating. People couldn't even eat it and we ended up throwing out almost the entire pan. When I called to ask if that was their Teri Chicken, the girl assured me it was and apologized that it was so salty. THEN when we were eating the Ahi Katsu we saw all these blood pieces (see attached pic). Do you normally serve the blood parts of the fish?? Kind of gross! So our experience tonight was quite disappointing to say the least. And not sure how many of the other guests at the party will not be eating at Fresh Catch due to this. Sad that it was for my sisters 50th Birthday party but glad that we had other food so everyone still had lots to eat. read more

Fresh Catch - Blood parts of Ahi Katsu - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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