Top pick1$$Da Crawfish & Crabshack
Seafood Restaurant
Buckets of Cajun shellfish with classic accompaniments, served in casual digs with full bar.
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Kapolei's seafood scene punches well above its weight for a west Oahu suburb. I pulled together the 7 spots worth knowing โ ranging from the Cajun shellfish feasts at Da Crawfish & Crabshack to the chic, cocktail-forward plates at Mina's Fish House โ so you can spend less time searching and more time eating.
This is a curated guide that leads with Nate's verified picks, then rounds out with the area's best-rated restaurants. Any spot Nate has personally visited and recommends carries the NateEatsHawaii badge on the page โ look for it to know which places have been vetted firsthand. For a laid-back resort-side dinner, Longhi's Ko Olina and Roy's Ko Olina are both well-regarded options in the Ko Olina area. For something quick and local, Tropic Poke is a popular Hawaiian-style stop worth adding to your list.
Whether you're a Kapolei local or making the drive from Honolulu, this list covers the full range โ casual buckets of crab, elevated hotel dining, and everything in between.
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Top pick1$$Buckets of Cajun shellfish with classic accompaniments, served in casual digs with full bar.
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4$$$Chic hotel bar & eatery for modern takes on traditional Hawaiian seafood, plus tropical cocktails.
5$$Lively, family-friendly chain featuring Italian standards such as pastas & salads.
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Da Crawfish & Crabshack is one of Kapolei's most talked-about seafood spots, known for its Cajun-style shellfish buckets and casual atmosphere. For a more upscale experience, Mina's Fish House offers modern takes on traditional Hawaiian seafood alongside tropical cocktails.
Tropic Poke is a budget-friendly Hawaiian option in Kapolei that's popular with locals. Da Crawfish & Crabshack also offers a casual, shareable-style menu that can be a good value when dining with a group.
This is a curated guide combining Nate's personally verified picks โ marked with the NateEatsHawaii badge โ with the highest-rated seafood spots in Kapolei as tracked across the site's catalog of ~1,900 Oahu restaurants. The list is reviewed and refreshed regularly to keep recommendations current.