Honolulu is one of the best places on earth to eat seafood — fresh catches, ocean views, and that unmistakable Hawaiian spirit all on one plate. I pulled together this guide from 63 qualifying spots across the city, leading with my own verified picks and rounding out the list with Honolulu's best-rated seafood restaurants.
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At the top of my list is Duke's Waikiki, the iconic beachfront restaurant at the Outrigger where live music plays every night, the legendary Barefoot Bar sits right on the sand, and the Hula Pie is worth the trip alone. I also recommend Hula Grill Waikiki for its open-air Hawaiian charm, SKY Waikiki Raw & Bar for elevated raw seafood with rooftop views, and The Signature Prime Steak & Seafood in the Ala Moana area for a more upscale surf-and-turf experience. These spots carry the NateEatsHawaii badge — my stamp of personal verification.
Beyond my picks, the list includes well-regarded spots like 53 By The Sea, known for its glass-walled dining room and creative seafood dishes with stunning bay views, and Blue Ocean Seafood & Steak, a budget-friendly option in Waikiki popular with visitors watching their spending. Whether you're after a lively beach bar, a romantic dinner, or a casual plate lunch by the water, Honolulu's seafood scene has you covered.
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Duke's Waikiki tops this curated list as a NateEatsHawaii-verified pick — it's an iconic beachfront spot with live music nightly, the famous Barefoot Bar on the sand, and classic Hawaii seafood dishes. For a more upscale experience, The Signature Prime Steak & Seafood in the Ala Moana area is another verified recommendation on this guide.
Blue Ocean Seafood & Steak in Waikiki is known as a budget-friendly option, and 206 BCE Waikiki offers seafood at mid-range prices tucked into the heart of Waikiki. Barefoot Beach Cafe at Queen's Surf Beach is another casual, wallet-friendly choice with Hawaiian plates and a relaxed outdoor vibe.
This is a BEST-style curated guide — our editors' personally verified picks (marked with the NateEatsHawaii badge) are featured first, followed by the highest-rated seafood spots across Honolulu drawn from real visitor ratings on NateEatsHawaii.com. The list is reviewed regularly to reflect the current dining scene.
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The experiences I actually send visitors on.
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.
Free cancellationOahu luau night
The eating doesn't stop at dinner — a real luau is the one Waikiki night out worth booking ahead. Kalua pig, fire knife, the whole thing.
Editor's Pick Free cancellationWaikiki sunset sail
After happy hour, get on the water. A sunset cocktail sail off Waikiki is the move — drinks aboard, Diamond Head glowing behind you.
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 — all in one guided loop.
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.
