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From Catch to Plate
The perfect end to your fishing adventure - fresh Hawaiian seafood dining
From a Successful Catch to a Perfect Meal
The perfect end to a successful day of fishing is savoring the freshest meal of your life. Whether you want a top island chef to prepare your catch or you're eager to grill it yourself, Hawaiʻi offers plenty of options to turn your hard-earned fish into a delicious memory.
There's no better place to appreciate the fish you pursued than at restaurants built on a "line-to-table" philosophy, celebrating the bounty brought in by local fishermen every day.
"Cook Your Catch" Restaurants
While not every restaurant offers a "cook your catch" service, many of Hawaiʻi's best seafood establishments are built on a "line-to-table" philosophy. It's always best to call ahead to inquire about specific policies.
🏙️ Oʻahu
Mina's Fish House
Four Seasons Kō Olina - Chef Michael Mina
Embodies "line-to-table" concept with daily local fishermen deliveries
Hula Grill Waikiki
Waikīkī
Famous for local, line-caught fresh fish preparations
Fresh Catch
Multiple locations
Legendary for poke and local fish plates
🌺 Maui
Mama's Fish House
North Shore - Pāʻia
World-famous destination - menu lists the fisherman who caught your fish
Mala Ocean Tavern
West Maui
Stunning oceanfront dining with focus on fresh, local seafood
Hula Grill Kaanapali
West Maui
Stunning oceanfront dining with focus on fresh, local seafood
Nick's Fishmarket
Wailea
Premier seafood restaurant with close fisherman relationships
🏔️ Big Island (Kona)
Pancho & Lefty's
Kona
Direct relationships with Hooked Up charter - can cook your catch
Huggo's
Kailua-Kona waterfront
Classic waterfront restaurant known for outstanding fresh fish
The Fish Hopper
Kona waterfront
Waterfront Kona classic known for outstanding fresh fish
Big Kahuna Beach Grill
Kona
Waterfront Kona classic known for outstanding fresh fish
Umeke's Fish Market Bar & Grill
Kona
Must-visit for amazing poke and local-style plates
🌿 Kauaʻi
The Dolphin Restaurant
Hanalei
Classic choice with in-house fish market for unparalleled freshness
Merriman's Fish House
Poʻipū
Pioneer of Hawaii Regional Cuisine - 90% locally sourced ingredients
Hukilau Lanai
Kapaʻa
Excellent option known for creative use of local products
Hawaii's Best Fish Markets: For the DIY Chef
If your accommodation has a kitchen or grill, one of the most rewarding experiences is to buy fish straight from a local market and prepare it yourself. You'll find unmatched freshness and have the chance to chat with the people who know the fish best.
🌿 Kauaʻi Markets
- • Koloa Fish Market: Legendary for incredible variety of fresh poke
- • The Dolphin Fish Market (Hanalei): Pristine cuts of local fish
- • Kilauea Fish Market: Fresh fish and delicious prepared plates
🌺 Maui Markets
- • Paia Fish Market: Locations in Paia and Kīhei - beloved institution
- • Fish Market Maui (Honokowai): Top-tier fresh fillets
- • South Maui Fish Co. (Kīhei): Fresh seafood and poke bowls
🏙️ Oʻahu Markets
- • Fresh Catch: Locations in Kāneʻohe and Honolulu
- • Tamashiro Market: Kalihi-Palama institution since 1950
- • Honolulu Fish Auction: Wholesale (early morning for public)
🏔️ Big Island Markets
- • Umeke's: Great restaurant AND top-notch fish market
- • Suisan Fish Market: Hilo institution since 1907
- • Da Poke Shack: Kona - famous for fresh poke varieties
🗺️ Deep Sea Fishing Guide
🍽️ Dining Tips
- Always call ahead to confirm "cook your catch" policies
- Bring your fish in a cooler with ice
- Fish markets often have the best poke selections
- Try both restaurant preparation and DIY cooking
