Top pick1$$Big Wave Shrimp Truck
North Shore·Hawaiian Restaurant
Food truck doling out mostly shrimp-based plate lunches, with seating at outdoor picnic tables.
View details
The North Shore is one of Oahu's most rewarding stretches for seafood lovers. From the iconic graffiti-covered Giovanni's Shrimp Truck to the laid-back plates at Tita's Grill, this coastline punches way above its weight when it comes to fresh, flavourful ocean eats. I pulled together all 12 qualifying spots so you know exactly where to stop on your next North Shore cruise.
This is a curated guide, blending the area's best-rated restaurants with any spots that carry the NateEatsHawaii badge — those are Nate's personally verified picks, marked clearly on each listing. Whether you're after a classic garlic shrimp plate at a roadside truck, a sit-down surf-and-turf at Hale'iwa Beach House, or a quick poke bowl from Ry's Poke Shack Kahuku, there's something here for every appetite and budget.
Spots Nate has personally been to are marked with the NateEatsHawaii badge on the page — keep an eye out for it as you browse the full list of 12 North Shore seafood destinations below.
The ranking
Top pick1$$Food truck doling out mostly shrimp-based plate lunches, with seating at outdoor picnic tables.
2
3$$Unassuming food truck offering a range of shrimp & local seafood, fried or steamed.
4$$Established, graffiti-decorated pit stop for a variety of shrimp plates & a garlic hot dog option.
5$$Established, graffiti-decorated pit stop for a variety of shrimp plates & a garlic hot dog option.
6$$Quaint, casual stop for surf 'n' turf, pupu platters, colorful cocktails & a terrace with a view.
7$$
8
9$$
10$$Unpretentious outpost with modern styling for cocktails & a mix of local, Asian & American dishes.
11
12No-frills, Hawaiian go-to for counter-serve platters such as garlic shrimp at outdoor picnic tables.
See every spot on a live map
Filter, get directions, and find what's open right now.
FAQ
The North Shore has no single answer — it depends on what you're after. Giovanni's Shrimp Truck is one of the most established and well-known stops, while Da Seafood Cartel Haleiwa and Stonefish Grill are popular sit-down options in Haleiwa. Browse the full list and look for the NateEatsHawaii badge for Nate's personally verified picks.
The North Shore's food trucks and counter-serve spots are your best bet for wallet-friendly seafood. Big Wave Shrimp Truck, Famous Kahuku Shrimp, and Tita's Grill are all known for hearty shrimp and local seafood plate lunches at casual, outdoor settings — great value for the quality.
This guide is regularly refreshed as new restaurants open and visitor ratings on NateEatsHawaii are updated, so the list you're reading reflects the current best options on the North Shore.
North Shore