Where to find the absolute best poke on Maui

Hawaii is famous for many foods, but perhaps no food is more iconic than poke (pronounced poh-kay). This globally-beloved dish of seasoned raw fish can be found everywhere in Hawaii from fancy restaurants to hole-in-the-wall eateries to local grocers.

But where can you find the absolute best poke on Maui? We’ve located the top 8 spots that locals and visitors swear by.

1. Tamura’s Fine Wines & Liquors

Freshness and variety rule at Tamura’s and the ahi shoyu is praised. Expect higher prices but superior quality to grocery stores.

Quotable: “The portions were generous, the fish was high quality and there were several (like 10-15) options to select from.”

Kihei
91 East Lipoa Street
Kihei, Maui 96753
(808) 891-2420
Mon-Sat: 10am–7pm
Sun: 10am-6pm

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2. Foodland

Foodland is Hawaii’s local supermarket, the top spot for locals when they want poke. Watch for occasional specials.

Locations

• Kahului (Oki’s Seafood Corner): 90 Kane St Kahului, HI 96732
• Pukalani: 55 Pukalani St, Makawao, HI 96768
• Kihei: 1881 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753

Quotable: “They have a wide array of poke selections – get there by 7pm before they sell out”

3. South Maui Fish Company

Incredible fresh-caught fish with limited daily quantities and friendly service.

Food truck in Kihei
1794 South Kihei Rd Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 419-8980

Hours
Monday through Saturday
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Closed Sunday

Quotable: “If you want fresh fish this is the place. The fish selection is based on what was caught. Try everything, it’s all good.”

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4. Kaohu Store

Classic Hawaiian poke —what more do you need?

Wailuku
1833 Kaohu St Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 244-7878

Hours
Tuesday – Thursday 6:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Closed Saturday and Sunday

Quotable: “Local mom-and-pop spot with rave reviews for authenticity.”

5. Like Poke?

Right by the airport, Like Poke? is your first stop for fresh poke dishes. Bonus: it’s been featured on “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.”

Wailuku
1960 Main St. Wailuku, HI 96732
(808) 757-8402

Hours
Monday through Saturday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Quotable: “We tried this poke right after landing in Maui and I think it was some of the best we had on the island. Definitely a great way to start off our vacation. The woman who took our order was very friendly and we had our food fast.”

6. The Fish Market

A casual seafood spot in Lahaina known for its fresh, locally sourced fish dishes like tacos, burritos, and poke.

Lahaina
3600 Lower Honoapiilani Rd Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 665-9895

Website

Hours
Monday through Sunday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Quotable: “Overall, everything was tasty and worth coming even if there’s always a line.”

7. Oki’s Seafood Corner

A beloved family-run poke restaurant in the back of Foodland, known for fresh and diverse selection of poke including ahi, salmon, papio, ono, and tako.

Located in Foodland Kahului
90 Kane St. Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 871-5922

Quotable: “Oki’s in the Kahului Foodland has been a family favorite for many years. This is our go-to for poke.”

8. Tin Roof

Critically-acclaimed Hawaiian comfort food.

Kahului
360 Papa Pl Ste 116 Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 868-0753

Website

Hours
Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Closed Sunday and Monday

Quoteable: “Nothing in the world would ever compare to the poke bowl at Tin Roof.”