Pāhoa Fresh Fish is pure joy on a plate. If you know, you know. Pāhoa Fresh Fish is one of those places that instantly puts you in a better mood before you even take a bite. The fish is consistently fresh, perfectly cooked, and incredibly ono, especially the mahi, which somehow manages to be tender, flavorful, and satisfying every single time. What really sets this place apart is the unique way they prepare the fish. It's simple, honest, and done right no gimmicks, just skill, care, and respect for good ingredients. You can taste the experience and the love in every bite. This is the kind of food that makes you stop talking for a second because you're too busy enjoying it. And let's talk about the French fries, because they deserve their own shout-out. Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, perfectly seasoned absolute comfort food perfection. Paired with the fish, it's a combo that never misses. The vibe at Pāhoa Fresh Fish is just as good as the food. It's friendly, down-to-earth, welcoming, and full of aloha. The people working there are kind, relaxed, and genuinely happy to see you. It feels like a place made for the community, not just another stop to grab food. This spot creates a lot of happy, happy people. You see it in the smiles, the satisfied silence at the tables, and the way folks keep coming back again and again. We're incredibly lucky to have a place like this in our town a place that feeds people well, lifts spirits, and brings a little extra joy into everyday life. Mahalo nui loa to Pāhoa Fresh Fish for the amazing food, the good vibes, and all the full bellies and happy hearts you've given our community. Mahalo KAPONO JIM read more

The service is quick, and friendly, I liked that you can pick more than one kind of fish in your order. The fries are a nice side and their slaw was delicious. There's limited seating. We didn't try the desserts but a local "Lava Punch" of ginger and tumeric was awesome. read more

Pahoa Fresh Fish - Fish & Chips Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

My cousin and I stumbled upon this place after getting lost. We were starving and this was the one place we agreed on. I'm so glad we tried this place out. I opted to get the fish and chips. As for the fish, I got ono but you can also choose between mahi mahi and cod. My cousin got the mahi mahi and I wasn't a fan of it. The ono fish was sweet and firm. I also love the waffle fries it came with. The fish-to-batter ratio was amazing! I like how the batter was thin and not too thick. Keep in mind, seating is limited outside so once you find a table open, go grab it! The workers were also very friendly and helpful. read more

Pahoa Fresh Fish - Fish & Chips Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

I swore I already reviewed this business but I guess not! Wild they deserve 5 stars for their ono grinds, their family owned and run establishments! They are so open you can see them prepare and handling the food and I love that! Who doesn't love seeing their food being prepared by locals their fish is fresh not fishy and it is made right there! They have some great sauces; they also have there branded shirts and other goodies you can look around the store while you wait or walk the puna local boutique near them! It's a great place and I love supporting local! read more

Great friendly service. I don't eat fish but my friends say it's the best they have had. The wings and fries are awesome!

Ever since we tried this restaurant 3 years ago, (Recommended to us by a local), we've been dreaming of coming back here ever since. We've eaten fish and chips all around the world in renowned places, but no one compares to Pahoa Fresh Fish's. The batter is thin and food doesn't feel or taste greasy. Everything is crispy/crunchy and super fresh! The crab cakes taste fantastic and the prices are fair. Also nobody does Salmon fry, but they do here and that's my favorite. Parking is super easy in large parking lot. read more

Pahoa Fresh Fish - Crab cakes - Fish & Chips Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

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Excellent, brought family from mainland their Fish & Chips along with Crab Cakes ! Rave reviews !!! Plenty of food on their plates along with Cole Slaw. read more

Loved the fish, shrimp, fries, and garlic ranch. Bought a beer and ate in a parking lot. Sweet girls worked the counter. Hit tha spot mahalos!~ read more

Pahoa Fresh Fish - fish and shrimp with a kona light beer perfect - Fish & Chips Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

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The best fish Ive ever had in my life. I'm still thinking about it weeks later and can't wait to drive to Pahoa again when I'm on the island just for the Ono and chips here. I've never had fish that was so fresh and meaty. They serve 5 huge pieces panko breaded and lightly fried with waffle fries, tartar and ketchup. A must stop!! read more

Very good fish and chips. Selection of fish on white board to choose from. I chose mahi mahi and it was fresh and flaky. The crunch was great. I had several sauces to dip it in, so every bite was a little different . I wasn't in the mood for fries, but damn they were too good to ignore. The texture was . I liked the coleslaw because it was a lighter vinegar-based sauce which helped to cut through the fried food. There are a couple of small tables out front to sit and eat. Highly recommend. I'll definitely think about it until I can return and try something else! read more

Pahoa Fresh Fish - Regular 3-piece fish (mahi mahi) & chips w/ coleslaw & tarter sauce - Fish & Chips Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

Pahoa Fresh Fish is a must-do for both residents and for visitors. BEST Fish & Chips on Big Island! Nice crispy (Southern Style) rolled in corn type batter, not too thick! They give you large portions, and two people can split a Large order, and I recommend you get a mixture of fish, so as to try multiple flavors. Highlights are the "MUST DO" Ono! Also, the Salmon is beautiful and always cooked to perfection, never dry. Try half and half, and you can't go wrong! Highly recommend their house made Tartar Sauce, and you'll need 1 extra if you order the Large. Comes with Homemade Coleslaw. The Waffle fries are epic, and it's a local favorite. Otherwise, you can opt for the Onion Rings too. Either way, you'll be happy with your rather large chunks of tender juicy fish! There are tables outside, or you can drive a short distance (4 minute drive) to Lava Tree Park, or sit in the center pavilion at Puna Kai Mall just 2 blocks away. The staff is very friendly and to avoid a line, come between either before noon, or between 2-3pm! read more

Pahoa Fresh Fish - Tender & Juicy Salmon - Fish & Chips Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

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I have been looking for a place where I can get fried fish that is safe with my shellfish allergies. It has been challenging to find Kona & Hilo side Here they offered to fry my food separately so I can enjoy it! So worth it. read more

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I've only had this fish and chips to go but it was so tasty. I like that the fish was firm in texture holding up well even as a leftover

I love fish so I decided to give this place a try. I ordered the fried Salmon With fries. They did give me nice, thick cuts of salmon and they were battered perfectly but the salmon was bland. I had to drench the fish in hot sauce to give it flavor. I was disappointed because I've heard great things about this place. read more

Pahoa Fresh Fish - Salmon - Fish & Chips Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

This place is a great. The people working here are nice and the food has been consistently good for years. They have little cheesecake desserts that are also fantastic. There is not much room, but the food is always worth taking it to go. read more

Always very polite on the phone. Very friendly and efficient customer service. Ono grindz! Can't go wrong whatever you chose. read more

Wow wow wow!!! 100 recommend Pahoa Fresh Fish if you love fish and chips like I do!! We live in Mt View so a little bit of a drive but SO worth it! They coat em and make fresh to order. My Hubby and I ordered the Ono and the Mahi. Both fantastic! Also tried the crab cakes... yum We will definitely be adding Pahoa fresh fish to our regular stops and be going back very soon!! Portions are spot on. Prices are great! If you're thinkin bout it ... just go already. read more

Nice fish sammies! Fresh fish with fresh ingredients. Nice thick pieces cooked perfectly. Suggest getting early as they can run out of some the desired pieces. read more

Big thick chunks of delicious fresh fish with the right amount of breading. In other words not much breading and just the right amount of crunchy exterior. The ladies work hard because hungry folks keep coming in the door. Tartar sauce was perfect accompaniment. Waffle fries & cole slaw were fine. The star of the show was the fish! We had a little trouble finding it because once we went around the little rotary you had to take a road that curved back sharply to the right. I think we went around the rotary 3 separate tries until we figured it out lol I'm glad we persevered! read more

My friend suggested to try this place out. I got the ono and salmon. The pieces were thick but a little dry. I wish they offered grilled so I can avoid the breading. I was going to order the crab cake but they said it's half imitation and half real and not made in-house. read more

Great food super fresh. Generous portions. Friendly staff for a casual restaurant. Limited outdoor seating. Might be better for takeout.

Best fish I've had on Maui the food and service is always right on time good atmosphere right across from the beach !!

Wow what a surprise this place turned out to be! The fish and chips plate was huge! The fish bites were like baseballs! And the light batter made it perfect for crunch with the large amount of fish they give you! It has the waffle fries I like too! So if you want fresh good fish lunch you should definitely come here!! It's a small place that has some tables outside to sit at read more

Pahoa Fresh Fish - Ono fish - Fish & Chips Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

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Well dropped in while I was getting parts for the house and car . Decided to come in and try what this place is all about. Decent friendly staff. I like it when you can to talk to people. It just feels right. Respect. Treat other like you want to be treated. The food was good . I enjoyed the conversation. The quick preparation of the food. I have to try the other fish on the menu. read more

Anything you can say about this restraunt is consistent! Everytime you go you get the same product that truly showcases the fish! With a refreshing tartar sauce! I always recommend the Ono but they do have other fresh options as well! The service is always friendly and it is the epitome of a Great Hole In the Wall Joint doing what they Do best! Look forward to my next occasion in pahoa for sure! Mahalo read more

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Back on the Island dog sitting again and we stopped by for some fish and chips. And glad to find that it is still the best tasting fish in Hawaii. The fried Cod pieces were thick and cooked perfectly and the waffle fries are always good. We sat outside and although the place looks pretty plain Jane, you go there for the excellent fish, friendly staff, and the people passing by for take out are always happy. Speaking friendly staff, my Wife forgot her one of a kind jean jacket on the back of a chair when we ate there on Wednesday. She realized the jacket was missing on Saturday and after backtracking all the places we had been, she called the restaurant and sure enough, they had the jacket. Mahalo to the Staff and Pearl for keeping the Jacket safe and we are very grateful for its return. read more

Pahoa Fresh Fish - 3 Piece Fish & Chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

Phenomenal fresh fish and chips shop in an unassuming complex. Portions are generous, I shared the 3 piece regular plate with my husband. Fish tasted meaty, fresh, and waffle fries were also crisped to perfection. Batter is panko breaded and fish barely seasoned. No seating indoors, but a couple small tables available outside. Super fair prices for the quality of ingredients they serve! read more

Pahoa Fresh Fish - a plate of fried fish and fries - Fish & Chips Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

WOW. This place is great and one of my favorite meals on the island. Such a simple dish but so delicious and done well. I love how thick the cuts of fish were and the fish to batter ratio. I loved how crunchy the batter was and how juicy the fish was. It did not taste too greasy nor did I feel sick after eating my meal. The Tatar sauce is delicious and perfect for dipping the fish in. read more

Pahoa Fresh Fish - Fish & Chips Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

Best fish and chips on the island, and I've eaten at a lot of restaurants that offer fish and chips and always compare it to this. Hands down, the best. Ambiance is pretty shabby, but this guy is a fisherman...what you expect! And the price for the sizes of chunks of fish is awesome. Fish is fresh. You gotta wait a while for plates only because they make it fresh. So Ono! Especially the Ono. My MIL will always ask for it when she comes to visit us. read more

When we arrived at our Air BnB, the owner recommend this place as his favorite local spot, so you know it has to be good. The store was located in a small shopping center right next to Subway near a gas station. It used to be a small convenient store that sold fish and chips, but now they only serve fish and chips. It was take out only when we went, but we recommend eating it as soon as possible for the best results. The store was pretty clean and parking was plentiful. The owner was exceptionally friendly and was very helpful describing the different types of fish they had, which changes daily. We opted for the crab cakes at about 12 bucks and the 5 piece fish and chips for about 17. Each plate came with plenty of curly fries (they ran out of waffle) one cup of tarter sauce, one order of coleslaw, one cup of ketchup. We ordered the five price with three pieces of Ono and two salmon. The Ono fish was firm, flavorful, and the Panko crust was light and crispy. The salmon had skin on and was equally delicious. Fries were cooked perfectly. The crab cakes were battered similarly, but used imitation crab. It was so delicious we didn't really care. None of the food was oily and we didn't have the gross feeling we usually do after eating fried foods. The food was oh so Ono!! I've had fish and chips up and down the mainland west coast and this is by far the best fish and chips I've had. At 29.50 for both orders, I would say this was a steal of a deal! Must go spot for anyone visiting the big island! Mahalo to the chef and owner. read more

Pahoa Fresh Fish - Crab cakes on top and fish and chips with ono (nugget shaped) and salmon (strips) on the bottom. About $12 and $17 respectively. Delicious! - Fish & Chips Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

Staff: Efficient and pleasant. Fish: We had ono...and it was excellent quality. Fish portions are large. Breading/batter is panko-style...super crispy, but dense. Fries: seasoned waffle fries were tasty. Onion rings: Many were broken, cracked. All were over-fried. Between overcooking and cracked batter, oil had dried out the onion portion of the rings. Crab cakes: Not palatable...were basically a bread crumb mush that tasted only of seasoning---what appeared to be small shredded crab stands were in the cakes, but the cake had no flavor of crab. Also, deep fried and overly breaded. Akin to a deep fried hash brown patty in appearance and texture. Cole slaw: Finley shredded cabbage. Sweet. Light mayo dressing. Condiments: Tons of tartar and cocktail sauce...definitely more than enough. Ambience: Outdoor seating. Table was covered in fried breading crumbs. Narrow, crowded sidewalk location. View of dilapidated commercial center. Fryer exhaust blowing directly over our table and onto our heads. Hot. We moved table 4 feet down sidewalk to get away from kitchen exhaust fan. read more

Fish and Chips are my favorite! The ono fish is my choice and my take out is usually ready when I order ahead. I am a repeat customer here.

Their fish and chips are the best on the island, hands down. Thick cuts of fish, perfectly cooked with seasoned waffle fries and delicious tartar sauce to go with it. Service is always super friendly, and they're quick as well with the orders. A nice hole in the wall for good eats. read more

Wow. Best fish we've had on the island! Hubby's shrimp were awesome too. Even the coleslaw (which I rarely eat) was fantastic! I chose the five piece fish and chips since I don't usually like cross cut fries. However, I took the obligatory bite just to taste test them, and five minutes later they were all gone. My husband laughed at me because I liked them so much. There was more fish in my fish and chips than I would ever get at a restaurant serving me a straight fish fillet, and for twice the price! So thankful we were recommended this place by our old neighbor, a Hawaiian native. Wouldn't have found it on our own. They only have outdoor seating right by the parking lot, it literally is one of those gem hole-in-the-wall eateries everyone hopes to find! read more

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I have an allergy to fish and it was with the Benadryl to have a couple pieces. They take a fresh 1.5" thick catch and cook it on demand. Best fish and chips period read more

Pahoa Fresh Fish - Outdoor seating - Fish & Chips Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

ITS The only Place Were I Eat OUT. Not only is the SERVICE GREAT - The FOOD IS Excellent Been Eating here 15 years NOW & the Staff are the same with a few New People. the qB read more

We had the fish, shrimp, chips, and cole slaw combo. Big portions! I liked the coleslaw that had very little mayonnaise and the vinegar wasn't overpowering. Not much flavor without the tartar sauce but everything was fresh! Service was great! Just a few tables outside. read more

If you're going here, it's not for table service or a cozy atmosphere but for truly tasty fish and any other seafood needs. The portions are large and you can taste how fresh the fish is. I didn't love the crab cake, but that is likely personal preference of flavoring. read more

Pahoa Fresh Fish - Fish and chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

I had the crab cake sandwich and waffle fries. Sadly, it didn't come with the fries, but it came with a nice sized onion bun, 2 imitation crab cakes, tomato, lettuce. It took a while to get my food. There's a few tables outside. read more

Pahoa Fresh Fish - Fish & Chips Near Me - Pahoa, Hawaii

The food is tasty and the ambience is friendly. I would love to eat there again. The prices are quite reasonable.