What is the best ahi in Hawaiʻi?

Yellowfin and bigeye tuna — seared, raw in poke, or in a katsu. The backbone of Hawaii seafood. The top ahi spots in Hawaiʻi are ranked on Da Plate Lunch Index by local residents — not tourist reviews. There are 34 curated spots statewide.

Where can I find ahi in Hawaiʻi?

Ahi can be found across Oʻahu, Maui, Hawaiʻi Island, and Kauaʻi. Da Plate Lunch Index lists 34 independently-owned spots — no chains. Browse by island for the best local picks.

Vol. 1 · No. 1Honolulu, Hawaiʻi · Mauka of KalakauaEst. 2026

E komo mai —

Da Plate
Lunch Index

ranked by locals — not Yelp tourists

Four islands · Mom & pop only · Photos required

Cuisine · 34 spots

Ahi

Yellowfin and bigeye tuna — seared, raw in poke, or in a katsu. The backbone of Hawaii seafood.

Oʻahu

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Tamashiro Market

◆Kalihi· Oʻahu

Tamashiro Market

Kahuku Superette

Ono Seafood

Ethel's Grill

Tamura's Fine Wines & Liquors

Ahi Assassins Fish Co.

Maguro Brothers

Tamura's Fine Wine & Liquors

Tamura's Fine Wine & Liquors

Diamond Head Market & Grill

Tamashiro Market, Inc.

Tamura's Fine Wine & Liquors

Amy's Fish Market, Inc.

Maguro Zanmai, Llc

Maguro Ya

Blue Water Shrimp & Fish Market

Tamura Super Market Waianae

Tamura's Wahiawa

Tamura's Wholesale Outlet

Tamura's Hauula

Tamura's Kalaeloa

Ahi Lovers

Choi's Fish Market

88 Fresh Fish Market

Coco's Fish Market

Paia Fish Market

Like Poke . . ?

Lanai Ohana Poke Market

Da Poke Shack

Suisan Fish Market

Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill

Ono Seafood & Poke

Pono Market

Koloa Fish Market