Hawai‘i boasts an exciting and dynamic food culture thanks in large part to the bounty of ingredients from land and sea. Here, we note places for seafood lovers to taste.
Enjoy fresh catches of the day at Mina’s Fish House. PHOTO COURTESY OF FOUR SEASONS RESORT OAHU AT KO OLINA
53 By the Sea
Enjoy a selection of surf and turf specialties, including Atlantic lobster and braised short rib, while watching surfers catch waves at the mouth of the Kewalo Basin, and take in the incomparable view of Diamond Head’s regal profile from this seaside eatery. 53 Ahui St., Kaka‘ako, O‘ahu, 53bythesea.com
Cane & Canoe
Styled aft er a traditional Hawaiian canoe house, this resto’s dark wood and architectural details pair beautifully with stunning views of Kapalua Bay. The menu impresses with locally caught seafood and farm-to-table ingredients. 1 Bay Drive, Kapalua, Maui, montagehotels.com
Holoholo Grill
Assume full control of your dinner with the Straight From the Swell option at this seafood-centric Hawaiian comfort food spot, a collab with beloved island chef Sam Choy. Simply select your preferred fish from the list of fresh catches; then pick your favorite preparation method, sauce and accompanying side dish. 2641 Po‘ipu Road, Koloa, Kaua‘i, holohologrill.com
Mina’s Fish House
Celeb chef Michael Mina created this island outpost with the idea of a traditional Hawaiian fish house in mind, and the line-to-table cuisine honors this impulse, employing a fish sommelier and welcoming local fishermen to the back door of the restaurant with the best catches of the day. Four Seasons Resort O‘ahu at Ko Olina, 92-1001 Olani St., Kapolei, fourseasons.com/oahu; michaelmina.net
Nick’s Fishmarket Maui
Tucked into the Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui’s lush garden and surrounded by twinkling lights and swaying palms, Nick’s does island-fresh fish in a particularly graceful style. Escargot with housemade garlic butter is a luscious treat, and coconut panna cotta with an espresso is a strong finish. 4100 Wailea Alanui Drive, Wailea, Maui, nicksfishmarketmaui.com
Opakapaka Grill & Bar
Stop by the only oceanside eatery on Kaua‘i’s beloved North Shore for scrumptious fish tacos, fresh catch, ribeye steak or just kicking back with snacks and a Ha‘ena Mai Tai. It’s really the last place to eat before a Nā Pali Coast adventure to enjoy. 5-7132 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, Kaua‘i, opakapakagrillandbar.com
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