Oahu is one of the best places in the world to eat seafood — and this list ranks the top spots based on real visitor ratings submitted right here on NateEatsHawaii. With over 101 qualifying seafood restaurants across the island, there's no shortage of great options whether you're after fresh poke, garlic shrimp, or a full surf-and-turf dinner with an ocean view.
Topping the chart is Duke's Waikiki, Nate's personal pick and one of the most iconic beachfront dining experiences on the island — known for the legendary Barefoot Bar on the sand, live music every night, Taco Tuesday, Thursday Prime Rib Night, and the unforgettable Hula Pie. Duke's carries the NateEatsHawaii badge as a spot Nate recommends. Further down the list you'll find spots like 53 By The Sea, celebrated for its chic glass-walled dining room and bay views, and Big Wave Shrimp Truck on the North Shore, a beloved food truck dishing out shrimp plate lunches at picnic tables by the road.
Spots that Nate has personally visited are marked with the NateEatsHawaii badge on the page — look out for it as you browse. The rest of the rankings are driven entirely by the ratings real visitors have left on this site, so you can trust the list reflects what people are actually loving right now.
The ranking
Top pick1
Iconic beachfront restaurant at the Outrigger with live music every night, the famous Barefoot Bar on the sand, Taco Tuesday, Thursday Prime Rib Night, and Hula Pie. Named after Duke Kahanamoku. A Waikiki staple since 1999.
2$$Tucked into Waikiki, 206 BCE Waikiki serves seafood at mid-range prices. Look for takeout — known as a solid pick.
3$$$$Chic, glass-walled dining room & terrace with bay views, serving creative meat & seafood dishes.
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6$$Casual fine dining on steaks, seafood & Hawaiian dishes with beer, floats & tropical cocktails.
7$$Outdoor cafe has Hawaiian plates & standard American fare, plus live music & a weekend beach BBQ.
8$$Contemporary venue dishing up a range of local produce on a familiar comfort-style menu.
9$$Food truck doling out mostly shrimp-based plate lunches, with seating at outdoor picnic tables.
10$Blue Ocean Seafood & Steak is a budget-friendly seafood spot in Waikiki. Locals consider it a reliable choice with outdoor seating.
11$$Easygoing, aquarium-themed eatery in the Hilton turning out seafood, steak, and BBQ dishes.
12Seafood fare in Waikiki. Cajun Crab Waikiki is a consistent local favorite and offers full bar.
13$$Casual, sparsely decorated venue for a seafood menu with a Cajun-meets-Asian twist, plus beer.
14$$Steaks & seafood headline at this laid-back option featuring nightly entertainment & marina views.
15$$Buckets of Cajun shellfish with classic accompaniments, served in casual digs with full bar.
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18$$Unassuming food truck offering a range of shrimp & local seafood, fried or steamed.
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20$$Creative American plates, craft brews, and cocktails are the draw at this stylish, modern restaurant.
21$$Bustling, strip-mall restaurant serving a broad menu of Chinese classics plus a daily lunch buffet.
22$$Informal, deli-style restaurant serving local-style poke, seafood, plate lunches, stews & soups.
23$$Informal, deli-style restaurant serving local-style poke, seafood, plate lunches, stews & soups.
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25$$Established, graffiti-decorated pit stop for a variety of shrimp plates & a garlic hot dog option.
26$$Established, graffiti-decorated pit stop for a variety of shrimp plates & a garlic hot dog option.
27$$Quaint, casual stop for surf 'n' turf, pupu platters, colorful cocktails & a terrace with a view.
28$$$Seafood specials, prime rib & jumbo mai tais in a polished, breezy space where sandy feet are okay.
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FAQ
Based on real visitor ratings on NateEatsHawaii, Duke's Waikiki ranks at the top — it's an iconic beachfront restaurant at the Outrigger in Waikiki, famous for its Barefoot Bar, live music, and Hula Pie. It also carries Nate's personal recommendation badge.
For budget-friendly options, Blue Ocean Seafood & Steak in Waikiki is noted as a wallet-friendly pick, and Big Wave Shrimp Truck on the North Shore offers shrimp plate lunches at food-truck prices. Ahi and Vegetable in Ewa Beach is another lower-cost sushi option worth checking out.
This list is ranked dynamically by real visitor ratings submitted on NateEatsHawaii, so it reflects current, up-to-date opinions from people who have actually eaten at these restaurants on Oahu.
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