Highest-rated seafood restaurants in Honolulu by diners
Whether you've waited in line for soft-shell crabs in the Chesapeake Bay or savored sushi in New York City, you know there's something special about finding the right spot to enjoy seafood. From ceviche to grilled salmon and towers of shellfish, the top-rated seafood restaurants in the United States serve up mouthwatering dishes across diverse cuisines like Japanese, Latin American, and Mediterranean to suit every palate.
Of course, certain areas of the country are known for particular delicacies. California's proximity to the Pacific Ocean, for example, makes it one of the best states for seafood. The Los Angeles area serves up everything from caviar to Santa Barbara spot prawns while San Francisco is a mecca for fish tacos, ceviche, and sushi. Further north, Seattle is legendary for its shellfish, showcased at the famed fish counter at Pike Place Market.
While Chicago may be best known as a pizza capital, many flock to the city for its king crab dishes; a bit further south and east, you have Miami and its sought-after stone crab season. Southern locales like New Orleans boast fresh crawfish from the Gulf of Mexico and the two noncontiguous states have their own signature offerings, too: Alaska is known for its pollock and salmon, while Hawai'i is known for its poke.
Dining at a seafood restaurant can be one of the most memorable parts of your trip to a new city or offer comfort food in your own hometown. To celebrate the best options near you, Stacker used insights from Yelp to compile a list of the highest-rated seafood restaurants in Honolulu.
Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only restaurants with at least 10 reviews were considered. In an effort to highlight independent restaurants and local chains, those with more than five locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included. Data is as of June 14, 2024.
Keep reading to discover your highest-rated local seafood restaurants for your next special meal out!
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.
#30. Lee Ho Fook Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (208 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 100 North Beretania St. Ste 170 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: noodles, seafood, cantonese
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Keeaumoku Seafood
- Rating: 4.5/5 (463 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1223 Keeaumoku St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: seafood, poke
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Tanaka of Tokyo East
- Rating: 4.5/5 (822 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 150 Kaiulani Ave. Floor 1 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: seafood, steakhouses, teppanyaki
- Read more on Yelp
#27. EbiNomi
- Rating: 4.5/5 (441 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2310 Kuhio Ave. Courtyard 138 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: asian fusion, hawaiian, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Seafood Connection
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 501 Sumner St. Ste 612 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: seafood, wholesale stores, seafood markets
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Khan Skewer Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (219 reviews)
- Address: 925 Isenberg St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: barbeque, chinese, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Red Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 1661 Kapiolani Blvd. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: chinese, seafood, noodles
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#23. Fun Station
- Rating: 4.5/5 (510 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2919 Kapiolani Blvd. Ste 201B Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: noodles, chinese, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#22. The Pupu House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 310 Lewers St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: tiki bars, seafood, hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Ono Seafood Hawaii
- Rating: 4.5/5 (186 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 501 Kealahou St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: poke, seafood, hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Kamana Indian Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (583 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1104 Bishop St. Ste FC4 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: indian, desserts, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Morio's Sushi Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (697 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 1150 South King St. Ste 103 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: sushi bars, japanese, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Paradise Poke Hawaii - Ilikai
- Rating: 4.5/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1777 Ala Moana Blvd. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: seafood, poke, hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Ono Seafood
- Rating: 4.6/5 (4361 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 747 Kapahulu Ave. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: seafood, poke
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Cino
- Rating: 4.6/5 (173 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 987 Queen St. Ste 100 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: italian, steakhouses, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Beastside Kitchen
- Rating: 4.6/5 (445 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5724 Kalanianaole Hwy Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: seafood, barbeque, music venues
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Fat Cheeks Hawaii
- Rating: 4.6/5 (544 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1200 Ala Moana Blvd. B2115 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: sandwiches, seafood, hawaiian
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#13. Pau Hana Place
- Rating: 4.6/5 (192 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 95 Holomoana St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: seafood, sandwiches, hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Maguro Brothers Hawaii
- Rating: 4.6/5 (919 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1120 Maunakea St. Ste 111, 112 Maunakea Market Food Court Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: seafood markets, japanese, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Sato Seafood
- Rating: 4.6/5 (381 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2310 Kuhio Ave. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: poke, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#10. The Blue Fish Waikiki
- Rating: 4.6/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 226 Lewers St. Ste L200 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: sushi bars, japanese, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Sabrozon Fresh Mexican Food Truck
- Rating: 4.7/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 575 Cooke St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: food trucks, tacos, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Sushi Matsuri
- Rating: 4.7/5 (74 reviews)
- Address: 2250 Kalakaua Ave. Lower Level 100-14 Waikiki Shopping Plaza Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: japanese, seafood, sushi bars
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Hihimanu Sushi
- Rating: 4.7/5 (377 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 3040 Waialae Ave. Ste A-2 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: sushi bars, japanese, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Morning Catch - Oahu Market
- Rating: 4.8/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 145 North King St. Ste 12 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: poke, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Amy's Shrimp And Poke Shack
- Rating: 4.8/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 1958 Kalakaua Ave. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: poke, seafood, food trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Royal Lobster
- Rating: 4.8/5 (853 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2250 Kalakaua Ave. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Morning Catch
- Rating: 4.8/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 1039 Kekaulike St. Ste 1002 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: poke, seafood
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#2. Threadfin Bistro
- Rating: 4.9/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 1016 Kapahulu Ave. Ste 140 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: seafood, pasta shops, modern european
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Howard's
- Rating: 5.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 1100 Alakea St. Ste 103 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: desserts, seafood, breakfast & brunch
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Zeynep Guler Tuck, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 282 metros.
