Top pick1$$Five Star Poke
WaikikiยทRestaurant
Unpretentious food truck with picnic tables dishing up seafood bowls with scratch-made sauces.
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Waikiki has no shortage of poke, but not every bowl is worth your time. I pulled together this guide combining the best-rated spots on the site so you can skip the guesswork and get straight to the good stuff.
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Editor's Pick Free cancellationWaikiki sunset sail
After happy hour, get on the water. A sunset cocktail sail off Waikiki is the move โ drinks aboard, Diamond Head glowing behind you.
Free cancellationOahu luau night
The eating doesn't stop at dinner โ a real luau is the one Waikiki night out worth booking ahead. Kalua pig, fire knife, the whole thing.
Editor's Pick Free cancellationDiamond Head + breakfast
Earn the breakfast plate: hike Diamond Head first, then eat. Shuttle + reservation ticket included, so the morning's sorted before you refuel in Waikiki.
Free cancellationHonolulu tasting walk
If you like eating your way through a neighborhood, this off-the-beaten-path Honolulu tasting walk hits spots you'd never find solo. Come hungry.
Editor's Pick Free cancellationCircle the island
Best single day on Oahu if you've got wheels-envy: turtles, the North Shore shrimp trucks, the lookouts โ all in one guided loop.
Five Star Poke stands out as an unpretentious food truck with picnic tables and scratch-made sauces โ exactly the kind of low-key, high-quality setup that makes Hawaiian poke so special. If you're after a sit-down experience, Sato Seafood is well-regarded for its customizable poke bowls and hand-held sushi rolls, while Kai Poke Waikiki rounds out the scene as a solid mid-range seafood option right in the heart of the neighborhood.
Every spot on this list earned its place through strong visitor ratings on NateEatsHawaii. Spots that our editors have personally visited carry the NateEatsHawaii badge on the page โ look out for it as you browse.
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Five Star Poke tops this curated list โ it's a beloved food truck known for scratch-made sauces and fresh seafood bowls served at picnic tables, offering an authentic, no-frills poke experience in Waikiki.
Food truck options like Five Star Poke and casual stops like Poke Waikiki tend to be among the more wallet-friendly choices in the area. Uncle Sharkii Poke Bar is also noted as a mid-range option tucked into Waikiki.
This is a curated guide that surfaces our editors' verified picks alongside the highest-rated poke spots in Waikiki based on real visitor ratings collected on NateEatsHawaii. The list is reviewed regularly to reflect the current dining scene on Oahu.
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