Parking: dirt lot located across the restaurant, right next to nico's pier 38 Service: take out, grab and go shop Ambiance: local, casual, with tables outside the restaurant to eat near the restaurant and water Food: one of my favorite poke bowls on the island. You get 3 choices and plenty of toppings to choose from. My favorite is the salmon furikake, spicy salmon and yuzu ahi. read more

Nico's Fish Market - Poke bowl - Seafood Markets Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This was our first stop after landing in Oahu. It was the closest good spot we could find near the airport. There's plenty of parking at the pier, so that wasn't a worry. The restaurant was pretty cute both outside and inside, and I could tell it draws a good crowd for football games, which is a plus. For the poke bowls, we got the Spicy Shoyu Ahi, Furikake Salmon, and Ultimate. Overall, they were pretty good and decent bowls. I liked that there was a condiment bar at the end to add any toppings you wanted. The fish was fresh and well seasoned, with no fishiness at all. I just wished there was a bit more white onion for crunch, but it was good regardless. The Fish and Chips were really good. The fish was super crispy, the meat was firm, and the fries were nicely fried. The tartar sauce or maybe more of a lemony aioli, was the star. It wasn't your usual tartar sauce; it had a homemade lemony sweetness that made it delicious. My only complaint was that the batter came off the fish pretty easily, which made it a bit tricky to eat at times. read more

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We wanted to stop by Nico's Fish Market as soon as we landed based on reviews, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. We ordered the fish and chips, and the fish was super fresh with a light, freshly battered coating that stayed crisp. The tartar sauce leaned more zesty than heavy, which paired really well with the mild white fish. We also shared a poke bowl with brown rice and three poke options, and every choice was great. The spicy shoyu ahi poke was our favorite, well-seasoned with just the right kick. The furikake salmon, and ultimate poke (fish mixture) were all incredibly fresh and flavorful as well. You really can't go wrong with any of the poke here, they give such big chunks! Bonus points for the beautiful pier right across the street, which made for the perfect spot to enjoy our food with a view. A must-stop in Honolulu if you're craving fresh seafood done right. Will always stop by here from now on right after we land! read more

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Came here for the first time in a long time. I love their Spicy Ahi and Shoyu Ahi poke. I tried the Ultimate Poke for the first time and it was delicious and came with a mixture of different fishes. I also ordered the Loko Taco which a bit bland. The Shoyu Ahi is delicious before the shoyu goes in. The spicy ahi is always my favorite. I was bummed because they didn't have smoked marlin chip dip available. Overall, decently priced for the quality of the food. Staff are very friendly and fast. Lots of parking and they also have a restaurant next door. I believe during the day, their restaurant is more of a food court so you can sit at the tables to eat your poke. read more

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Checked out Nico's Fish Market on a New Year's Day afternoon . Located in Kalihi, a bit away from Waikīkī -- best if you drive , with plenty of parking in a big gravel lot. The market sits right next to their main Pier 38 restaurant in a semi-industrial pier area . - spicy ahi poke - creamy spicy mayo ahi tuna, loaded with furikake if you get the bowl - shoyu ahi poke - soy sauce, sesame oil, onions, sesame seeds -- simple & perfect - Hawaiian plate combo - lau lau, kalua pork, lomi salmon, rice -- variety-packed Plenty of outdoor tables to enjoy your poke, plus occasional live music from the restaurant next door. Fast service and barely a line! We grabbed poke bowls and quarter pounds to sample more flavors. Fish is super fresh, marinated just right, and toppings are generous. Bonus: peaceful marina views while you eat. read more

Nico's Fish Market - Poke bowl - Seafood Markets Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I always recommend this place for lunch or happy hour. Yes, they're typically busy, but the turnover of the tables is pretty quick and their staff is nearby cleaning tables. They always have specials written on their chalkboard. Highly recommend taking a look at that before their regular menu. Then, once you place your order, definitely check out their fish market. The poke is fresh and service is efficient. It can get a little loud, but we love the fact that they feature local musicians. It does help to create a chill vibe. The nearby parking lot (across the restaurant) is most times pretty full, but there's so many other parking areas nearby. read more

One of the best places to get FRESH, WILD CAUGHT poke. The flavors and seasonings are great and I love that you can load up on your own toppings. The workers pile on the poke with a choice of THREE different kinds of poke. Where else can you get that with the price? Nowhere. This place is hard to beat. read more

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Amazing! A friend of mine took me here on my last day on the island and I absolutely loved it! As someone else said if you love fresh poke, and lots of it this is the spot for you. Absolutely stellar! I will make this a part of my routine whenever I come on island now and I will recommend this over Foodland, which was my go-to before. They have a fish market side and right next door they have their restaurant and bar side Pier 38. Highly recommend both! read more

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Freshest fish from ahi, salmon, aku, hamachi and more. They have a variety of fresh poke from shoyu, ahi deluxe, wasabi hamachi, tako, spicy ahi and more. You can order a poke bowl with a mix of up to 3 poke flavors with brown or white rice. They have a variety of smoked fish too. Plenty of desserts from crème brûlée, delicious haupia, haupia ube pie on macadamia nut crust, also delicious. Cookies, chips, drinks, beer, candy. Friendly staff, good prices and the freshest fish! Grab your food and grab a table next door at Nico's restaurant and enjoy the live music! read more

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Love the fish market. Most people come on site to eat at Nico's Pier 38...which is good but I'm here for some amazing fresh poke. Always greeted with aloha. Can't recommend enough. If you're a poke fan it's a must. read more

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Sorry but with the market morning staff they were rude, unhelpful and made us feel like we were bothering them. I own a restaurant and would never have these people ever working for me. Extremely unpleasant and they were even rude to the tourist breakfast crowd. Unfortunately there is no "Aloha Spirt" here!!! read more

My absolute favorite poke spot on the island! Yes prices may have increased, but their quality maintained throughout the years. The furikake salmon and spicy ahi always hits the spot. Pair it with a beer on tap and truly a meal made in heaven. read more

I love Nico's. I try to come here at least once every time I visit Hawaii. My go to is always their fresh cut of blue fin tuna sashimi. You can take whatever you bought at the fish market to the restaurant next door. If you are staying nearby with a kitchen, I'd totally get their block of fresh sashimi as they are such good quality. If you only want a few slices, they have all sorts of portions starting from a few slices. Those are only like $3. Totally worth it! They also have poke and some sushi. If you are more of a dessert person, they have haupia, ube dessert, and such. read more

Nico's Fish Market - $16 blue fin tuna was so fresh! - Seafood Markets Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Highly recommend! Excellent poke. Amazing fish & great service! They even have small bags of ice to keep your fish fresh. Thanks!

I buy ahi from here to make poke at home (the only way you know it's super fresh is to cut it yourself). One day while buying ahi, I bought their smoked fish musubi (not exactly sure what it's called) but it's AMAZING!! You gotta try it (if they don't have the musubi, just buy the smoked fish dip and put it over rice). It's SSSOOOO GGGGOOOODDD read more

Hands down one of the best poke places I've ever tried! For $17 you get up to 3 poke options and let me just say.... They DO NOT skip out of on the portions. You will definitely be eating more fish than rice. The market is next to a sit down restaurant which you can also eat in, which at the time had a live band playing. read more

If you love a poke bowl with a good fish to rice ratio, this is the place for you! Nico's Fish Market is next door to Nico's Pier 38 restaurant and honestly, half the time I end up detouring and coming in here instead because I can never turn down a good poke bowl. There's all kinds of goodies and deals in this spot and I wish I started coming here much earlier! The poke counter is in the back of the market and you can either order poke by itself or as a poke bowl. Poke bowl costs around $17 and you can pick up to three choices to have in your bowl. There's a variety of fish including ahi, salmon, au, scallop, and tako. I chose shoyu ahi, spicy ahi, and spicy scallops for my poke bowl. The fish was fresh and the flavor was great! Also, I need to give a shout out to the fantastic people who work the poke counter because they're always so nice and cheerful! There's also a little area on the counter with free toppings you can add to your bowl including Furikake, sesame seeds, fried garlic, and kabayaki sauce. They also have a variety of grab and go items such as sushi and desserts, as well as a place where you can buy fish by the fillet. So far I've purchased both ono and ahi belly to cook with while here and it's my favorite place to get quality fish on sale. There's a large parking lot outside the market and I've never had issues with parking. Location is great, right on the ocean near Costco. You can also grab your poke bowl and head next door to Nico's Pier 38 if you want to eat your food there instead. It's spacious, and there's also a nice view of the water. If you have friends visiting from off-island and want to take them somewhere with a solid poke bowl, I would highly recommend this place. read more

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So I ate already, but I had to expand my stomach more to accommodate some poke. How do you expand your stomach? Will power. THE FOOD ELABORATION. - A'u Poke | Marlin fish. Lean, but tender. Fresh as hell. - Salmon Poke | Sesame oil is always a welcomed sight (and flavor). It's a fatty fish, which is more tender and of course, fresh as well. Highly recommend this. THE VIBE EVOCATION. It's a small market with its own entrance, but has a connecting door with Nico's Pier 38 too. They do sell other things such as snacks, souvenirs, and hot food items. THE PARKING AFFAIR. Free parking is adjacent to the fish market. The area is a gravel/dirt lot. I'm sure there are other areas to park, but found this to be closest to the entrance. THE RETURN QUANDARY. I'd come back for more poke! read more

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This is our go to place when visitors are in town. Always fresh! Always delicious! Always consistent!!

Ordered side OGO (Limu) and 1/2 Lb Squid Luau but female employee didn't complete my order she only handed me my OGO.... and forgot to make my Squid Luau. I just left disappointed read more

The food was awful and flies at our table, so disappointing! We brought visitors from the mainland and will never return to this place again!!! read more

The poke is delicious. The fish is fresh. I recommend to try it out. My go to poke is wasabi and spicy. You have your choice of white or brown rice. You can make your poke bowl 1-2-3 choices and also put topping. The service there is awesome. The lady apologizes to us because we was waiting but we were just deciding what to pick. Nice local people work here. Great customer services. The ambiance - great. Once you walk in you see the drinks - than the poke choices. They sell Nico's products. They also sell other stuff. Like oysters and scallops to eat with your poke bowl. Once you order your poke bowl - there's a lady ready and you can make your food. Overall experience is great. Great place to buy fresh poke bowl read more

We got the Shoyu salmon and Ahi Tuna and they were amazing. The salmon was so well seasoned with the sesame oil and the shoyu sauce. Each bite of the salmon was literally heaven. The ahi tuna was fresh but a little bland. Use the sauce from the salmon on the tuna and it will be perfect. We also got the Mac salad which was a little heavy but was tasty. Highly recommend checking out this spot! Lots of parking even during peak times. We came here twice because it was just that good! Service was fast and this spot is located with plenty of parking. Highly recommend them. read more

Nico's Fish Market - Shoyu salmon, Ahi tuna, mac salad; Follow me @RimyEats on Instagram - Seafood Markets Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

2 words: Poke Sampler Good food, good drinks, good music, this is such a fun place. Date night, family night, friends or solo - fit it in, whatever your vibe. The bartenders and waitstaff were super friendly, Beautiful views of the marina and the live music made for a wonderful evening. read more

Nico's Fish Market - Tonight's specials - Seafood Markets Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I have to lead with the fact that historically I have gotten really good fresh fish from this market . I had a family gathering so I was going to make a couple Of Ahi dishes . Went to the market and the Ahi in the display looked pretty sad and gray and it was smaller than what I needed . I asked if I could get a larger piece cut and they were awesome and said no problem it will take a few minutes . I replied no problem at all . The fish cutter came out and told me it would be 5 or ten minutes . Again I thanked him and waited . I asked for a 5 pound cut . I spent the time looking at the poke and the display and honestly I was kind of bummed . What I saw was not what I was used to from this place . The sashimi looked awful. Anyway I'm getting side tracked . Got my bag o fish wrapped in butcher paper and paid . It was 50 bucks or so . Seemed a little high but I didn't cry as I asked for the extra work. I tipped the 10 bucks to the counter . I live literally 5 minutes so I went home and unpacked my fish . First thing was it was 6 pounds not 5 . Not the end of the world but not what I asked for . Second this was not fresh Ahi it had 100 percent been frozen . Sad color sponges and you could feel the frozen while cutting it . Zero chance that was fresh caught . I'm so sad . I relied on this place as my trusted fish seller . I can not do that anymore . The ahi stunk so I was unable to use it for all the raw dishes I had planned . So so sad . What happened to this place ? read more

I'm happy I found a new poke spot and definitely will be coming back! They are located by the harbor so the fish is for sure fresh. I had their poke bowl which you could choose up to THREE poke selections for $16 which is a really good deal!!! They are very generous with the amount of poke that they pack on. They have a good variety to choose from and I had the spicy ahi, spicy scallop, and shoyu ahi. All were very flavorful and fresh! Condiments (furikake, garlic, unagi sauce, shoyu, green onions, sesame seeds, etc...) are also available on the side that you can add on your own without extra charge. There's a lot of seating inside and outside and occasionally has live music. If you're not feeling raw fish, then Nico's Pier is also right next door so you have more cooked/hot meal options. read more

Nico's Fish Market - Spicy ahi, spicy scallop, shoyu ahi poke bowl :) - Seafood Markets Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Decently priced, super fresh poke bowls! We got the 2 choice poke with rice bowls. We tried the salmon/ahi mix, salmon, and spicy tuna pokes and were happy with all of our choices! You can choose white or brown rice. After your bowl is made you can add your own toppings by the register! There are at least 6 types of toppings, plus unagi sauce. There were also various dried seafood samples you can try. This is definitely a great choice for poke to go. read more

Nico's Fish Market - Poke bowl by the beach! - Seafood Markets Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Stumbled upon this spot while we were visiting base. We wanted something more local and this did not disappoint. We both got the surf and turf and a side of mac salad. Loved how they had all of the poke options at the counter. The fish was super fresh and flavorful and the pork was so good too. Loved the macaroni salad, I can never pass it up and this was super creamy. It's pretty small inside with some searing outside the restaurant so we just went and sat in the food court adjacent to the place. read more

Nico's Fish Market - Surf and turf Macaroni salad - Seafood Markets Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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My extended family of 12 persons went together to Nico's Fish Market for brunch on Saturday December 27, 2025. For some of us... including my wife and me... it was our first time there. The food was good. If the food weren't superlative, the place... including the charming bar area... would not have been so packed. But the big turn-off... for me, anyway... was the inundation of flies. They were everywhere, always. They were omnipresent and ubiquitous. And aggressive. They were as bad as the fly situation at lunchtime at the Museum of Art on S. Beretania Street. And that's bad. It really detracts from the pleasure that a diner would otherwise take in enjoying the meal with loved ones. I think that the management has to invest in some of those ultraviolet electric bug zappers. Until that pest situation is dealt with, we won't be back. read more

If you want some of the freshest poke on the island, you'll find it at Nico's Fish Market since the fish literally comes into their pier For lunch they weren't too crowded and you're able to grab an ono poke bowl and eat it right inside the restaurant. There is a wide variety or poke and when you get the bigger bowl you can get up to three flavors. I got the spicy, limu, and the deluxe which added a nice crunch from the seaweed and kukui nuts, with the choice to add on fried garlic, sesame seeds, furikake, and sauces as needed. The poke cubes were large and had a satisfying chew, while still being soft, and the flavors of each poke was distinct, spicy and creamy from the spicy ahi, salty from the limu, and savory from the deluxe. read more

Nico's Fish Market - Seafood Markets Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Cannot go wrong with Auction Fresh Fish at $4.95 per pound. What a deal! We enjoyed it over the Easter weekend. Will definitely swing by again for your daily deals. read more

Nico's Fish Market - 3/29/24 end of day display of Auction Fresh section. Luckily, there was still Ahi and Swordfish for $4.95/#. Deal! - Seafood Markets Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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the most underrated poke place on the island!! huge chunks of fresh fish with delicious sauces, and a very reasonable price for a bowl. it's $15 for up to 3 choices of fish (and the price doesn't change!!), and you can add furikake, garlic chips, sesame seeds, shoyu, unagi sauce, on top yourself. I love the spicy ahi and island style ahi. once you get your bowl you can even sit down inside the main restaurant dining are to enjoy your meal! (btw, the restaurant is great too, but that's another review). I'm torn telling people about Nico's or keeping it all to myself to keep the line short! read more

Nico's Fish Market - Seafood Markets Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

When get to make it your very own yummy creation, get ready for the poke bowl bento fest! First of all whoever placed the location pin had it at the Nimitz Center which it isn't located there in fact it's right across the street from there, it's a good thing I knew where it was anyways but I did move the pin so that no one gets lost or confused. Now I've yet to experience Nico's at Pier 38 with such a chill ambiance it's on my list for sure. Okay here's how it started, one day I asked mom what she wanted for dinner with a response of...poke! Then of course asking "okay what kind?"...mmm "I want mixed..." omg and I wonder where I get my indecisiveness from...here it is! Mind you this is what she does to me every single time get my brains in a knot thinking where can I get this and not spend a fortune buying multiple bowls. Yelp my savior finds me Nico's Pier 38 Fish Market and oh how I love this place!! Okay they have several but starting with the Fish Market Menu. Poke Bowl is $14.95 (July 2022) Daily 10am to closing - Choice of White or Brown Rice and choice of up to 3 poke selections!!! Hawaiian Plate Combo $19 Daily 11am to 430pm (until 330pm Sundays) - Laulau, kalua pig, lom salmon, rice and poi Build your own plate or bowl $12.50 per lb - White or Brown rice with any "HOT" items - Laulau $7.50 each - Kalua Pig $7.15 for 1/2 pound - Squid Luau $6.50 for 1/2 pound - Smoked Meat $7.15 for 1/2 pound - Rice $2.25 On this day they had 14 types of poke, everything from the Ahi Shoyu, Furikake Salmon, Garlic Shrimp, Tako, Mussel and Clam!! I got myself the Ahi Shoyu since they seemed to be out of spicy (I was there minutes to closing) and mom got the cornucopia she wanted of Ahi Shoyu, Garlic Japan Clam, and Tako Onion. I apologize cause it's so not me but no pictures of the bowls...RIGHT!!! we dove right in and it was unstoppable lol we loved it!! I said I'd start with the Fish Market Menu because they also have a Breakfast Menu as well. From Monday thru Saturdays at 630am to 10am they got some breakfast and ooohhh you gonna wanna check them out!! From Fish & Eggs, Fish Omelette to our local favorites of Loco Moco, Fried Rice, Saimin and SO much more!! The front part of the market is a "market" setting of grab and go drinks and local favorite items conveniently all found here. They also do party platters as well so think about Nico's Pier 38 Fish Market for any event big or small as they just seriously do it all!! Thank you! read more

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Decided to buy my Ahi for New Years. What better place then Nico's. Fresh fish right from the auction block, can't get any fresher. The price is reasonable too. Stop by if you want really fresh fish. Aloha, Derek read more

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Excellent place to get fresh fish!! First time coming to buy the fish but I came before years and years ago to get poke. I work early so their opening at 6:30 am helped a lot. Not that many people at that hour but not all the fish was out either. Luckily the staff was very pleasant and kind and let me know that there was more fish in the back. I ordered what I needed and it was freshly cut and packaged for me. No scent of fish at all so while in the fridge at work, not everyone needs to know that I bought fish and put it in the refrigerator. Lol The fish looked fresh and nicely cut. The place was clean and I also got two macadamia nut brownies which will be enjoyed after dinner. The ambiance is nice and calming and they have nice pictures of fish throughout. Really really like this place and will return more often. read more

One of the freshest poke I've ever had. Open seating. The poke display fridge wasn't obvious when first walk it tho. Would go back again for the food. read more

Nico's Fish Market - Poke - Seafood Markets Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Came across this place on Yelp one day and decided we had to go. There was a good selection, but the toro was what we came for. The price was great for the freshness of the fish. It was so fatty and melted in your mouth. We enjoyed every bite. I would definitely come again to enjoy fresh sashimi! read more

Nico's Fish Market - Seafood Markets Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

they have a good selection of fish and other things here, like snacks, sauces, salads, and more. cashier was very sweet and patient with all of the customers, and cut our fish for free (of course the kind sister was tipped). the place was pretty quiet and calming which was nice and prices were very cheap and affordable unlike some other places which are very expensive. i would recommend coming here for some sushi grade fish or any seasonings you need for a fish/sushi night at home! read more

Nico's Fish Market - ocean salad - Seafood Markets Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Worse. I can not believe it. I have been going there for years when they were a hole in the wall They got famous and quality just went completely down hill. Ordered fish and chips. I usually get 3 pieces of fish. And now one piece and a lot of French friend cold , must of been a return order My friend and I are well experienced behind the kitchen and it was awful. The. We decided to get soup in a bread bowl There was 4 spoon of soup and the bread was sooooooo small. Smaller than our iPhone. What??! What happened to Nico. I have been sending my VIP customers there and they politely didn't want to offend me I was sooooo mad. I will not send them there anymore read more

Nico's Fish Market - The bread soup almost the size of a brioche. I had a coke and this for $24 I was still super hungry as the bread was stale - Seafood Markets Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

6/2 1230pm Random stop somewhere between the airport and the hotel. We had a quick lunch here, saw the reviews and thought to give it a try. The market place next to the restaurant, different menu. We went for the poke, so market place it is. The cashier lady was pretty nice. But the one serving poke was serving attitude. Was I too slow in deciding what I want?! Attitude served with food, might make food taste different. I had a 1/2lb of spicy ahi and 1/2lb furikake salmon with white rice. And my date had a poke bowl:brown rice with island and aku poke. Best flavor goes to spicy ahi. You can't go wrong with spicy creamy sauce. Tho this one was a bit salty. Most bland goes to aku poke. No flavor. The island (can't remember the fish) and furikake salmon were interesting creations. Overall, besides the cut and fresh bite; taste is blah. Plenty of parking spaces. They also got an outdoor seating area. read more

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