4. Restaurants

Fresh Catch

3109 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, HI, 96816
  • (808) 735-7653
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  • Brad S.

    I know what Guy Fieri means when he calls this place "Poke Paradise". That's what he wrote on the poster he signed which is hung on their wall. The service was fast, the fish was fresh, and we were all very satisfied with our visit to Fresh Catch.

    (5)

  • Kenneth E.

    Every Sunday I try to go here for some poke. I used to always get the fireball and the firecracker pole on two scoops of white rice. But recently I've been trying to get something different with every order. That might've been a bad decision on my part, because now it's really hard to decide on what to order whenever I go! All the poke is delicious and fresh! They have a few menu items that you can order, but honestly I don't know what they are because I never want to skip out on the poke!

    (5)

  • Kim H.

    The food here is awesome! I've been here several times and have tried many things, all of which did not disappoint. The Furikake Salmon is a winner! So is the fish tacos and the Dorito salad. Even the variety of poke they have is ono! A must try place if you haven't already!

    (5)

  • Kolii B.

    All I have to say is the fresh catch in sand island 4/29/15 (thurs) @ 12 noon I ordered a seared ahi salad and fried chicken. The cashier, who was touching EVERYTHING with no gloves including the phone, money etc made my salad with his bare hands, cut the ahi with bare hands, made the fried chicken which includes greens with bare hands.... Ohh! And then threw onions in my salad with his bare hands.... I was fukn pissed, looked at him with disgust and said REALLY! I'm all for local business but use some fukn gloves!!

    (1)

  • Jo U.

    I gave a 1 star rating since the lady on the phone was polite. We catered 2 items from here tonight. A large pan of Ahi Katsu and a large pan of Teriyaki Chicken. First of all the food wasn't ready for our 5:30 p/u time. They said something was wrong with the fryer so everything finally was ready at 6:15! Thank God we only had 2 items! When we opened the pan of TERIYAKI Chicken it did not look like Teri Chicken (see posted pic). It was also EXTREMELY SALTY! Not even exaggerating. People couldn't even eat it and we ended up throwing out almost the entire pan. When I called to ask if that was their Teri Chicken, the girl assured me it was and apologized that it was so salty. THEN when we were eating the Ahi Katsu we saw all these blood pieces (see attached pic). Do you normally serve the blood parts of the fish?? Kind of gross! So our experience tonight was quite disappointing to say the least. And not sure how many of the other guests at the party will not be eating at Fresh Catch due to this. Sad that it was for my sisters 50th Birthday party but glad that we had other food so everyone still had lots to eat.

    (1)

  • Tina H.

    Ok, saw this on triple D awhile back so it was on my list to check out when we got here. We normally visit Tamashiro's but opted to give Fresh Catch a chance. Finding this place was pretty easy, parking was awesome and a HUGE selection of seafood. The girls at the counter were super nice, friendly & patient as I was having such a hard time choosing what I wanted. They even gave me samples too! So that made it easier after. I ended up getting Fireball, Shoyu Ahi & Lomi Lomi Salmon. Fireball (basically spicy ahi w/o mayo) - one word... AWESOME!!!! It's sooo good with just the right amount of kick at the beginning but cools down after a few bites. Shoyu Ahi - it was good but just a tad sweet and saucy for me. Maybe when the girl scooped it for me, she took too much of the marinade as well?!? I dont know but, it was not my favorite. Lomi Lomi Salmon - it was good!! I'd prefer a little heat to it. I'm sure if I were back home I'd chop some Serrano peppers into it. Overall, they were good! I'd definitly come back.

    (4)

  • Paula M.

    Perfect ambiance for its name Fresh Catch. The look inside portrays the idea of fishing as well as the smell, if you don't like the smell of fish I don't recommend coming in. Also, their customer service is great! I watched as they greeted customers that came in, made recommendations to a family that was here on vacation, welcome returning customers, and did so with a smile. Tried their Teri furikake salmon and what a mouth watering dish!!! Fresh and best I've tasted so far!!! I can't wait to go back and try other dishes. Especially their specials, from what my bf says, their crab ahi roll is amazing! He goes about every week to get something from there and they never cease to disappoint. Overall, I had a great first experience here and I'm sure you will do (if you haven't tried it yet). Recommending the Teri furikake salmon for anyone who loves their salmon as I do! Can't wait to go back.

    (5)

  • Susie L.

    their poke is thickly-chopped and fresh out of local waters. upon our entrance into the restaurant, we saw a freshly caught tuna being carried in by an excited fisherman taking pictures with his catch =9 dat fishy gon' be in da mouth. nomnomnom the wasabi shoyu was deeeelish and so was the ahi katsu. good portions, too! The poke was $15/lb and worth every dime! (They had lots of differently marinated and dried tako (octopus) and salmon, too. the restaurant interior itself isnt flashy or particularly nice, but if you're a connoisseur of fresh fish... your tongue and stomach will greatly appreciate your stop here.

    (5)

  • Michael M.

    Just came back from Mililani Eat the Street. I ordered a smoke meat plate and a patele plate. Didn't have time to eat it there. Decided to eat it at home. Went home and found out that there was two patele plate. I was disappointed that I got the wrong order. I knew I should of checked but the cashier read me back what I ordered. I was looking forward to my smoke meat plate. Oh wells maybe next time.

    (3)

  • Kealii M.

    why so many people in hawaii are overweight cause you can't stop eating there food so ono dats why

    (5)

  • Kelly G.

    So after 3 long years of seeing Fresh Catch on my bookmark list, I can finally cross it off my list with much anticipated enthusiasm. Fresh Catch lived up to their seafood hype. I had the belly of a fish with cream sauce with rice and it was delicious. My co worker's fish and chips looked pretty good. My only gripe is the price. Yes, I know its fresh seafood, but $12 for lunch seems a bit steep. Would love to come back otherwise!

    (4)

  • Cynthia Y.

    I love poke!! Not as good as Ono Seafoods, but it's still good. Charge is by weight. They let you sample the pokes! :) Loved the firecracker (not too spicy), tako pokes (yummy, not too chewy), salmon pokes and shozu pokes!

    (4)

  • Chelsea T.

    After an exhausting hike myself and 7 friends all visiting the island for the first time stopped in Fresh Catch for lunch. The woman at the front counter was so friendly and helpful since none of us were familiar with the local food. She gave us a bunch of samples so we could make informed food decisions. I ended up ordering the Shoyu Poke bowl, which was a marinated raw ahi tuna dish with a couple scoops of hot white rice. My friends ordered other dishes like the ahi sandwich and fish tacos. Everyone was super pleased with their food - it was delicious and completely hit the spot! The price was also very reasonable. We filled our stomachs on less than $12 a plate. I would highly recommend this place to any hungry person in Oahu!

    (4)

  • Kyle C.

    Fresh Catch easily has some of the best poke on the island! The spicy tako has an amazing rich flavor. The creamyness from the mayonnaise, just the right amount of smoky and spicy to compliment the flavor of the tako. And my all time favorite is the spicy shoyu poke. I think it is a consensus with my friends that the spicy shoyu is always #1!!! It is sooo good and rich with flavors. The fish is always fresh!

    (5)

  • WonderWoman W.

    No mo' oka! But I make mo' bettah now. And wha' happen to da nice peeps who used ta work dere? Da guy behind da counter who would help you soon as you walk in? Now dey got new ones who hide in da back pretending to work while dey try pretend dey no see ya waiting! And waiting. And waiting, while da young wahine tries multitask, badly. Auwe! Food's still ono, IF ya can get 'em. Udda places got poke and da kine grinz.

    (3)

  • Christopher T.

    I love their salmon poke and their fire cracker poke! The staff is really friendly and the foods is worth the price!

    (5)

  • Wesley N.

    I always come here when I'm around area, can't beat fresh poke. Get one Hawaiian braddah over there, takes great care of me. Always knows what I get, excellent service. They even get lunch plates if you ain't craving poke either!

    (5)

  • Curt C.

    Fresh Catch is located across the street from City Mill and W&M burger. There is a decent size parking lot which is quite nice as I had originally imagined this place as more of a small "hole in the wall" restaurant. There are a bunch of picnic bench seats so you are able to eat in. Based on all the reviews I knew I had to try the furikake salmon. So I ended up splitting the salmon and the ahi sandwich. Maybe it's because I'm not the biggest fan of mayonnaise, but I did not like the sauce that was on top of the salmon. I thought the mayo really overpowered the fish and I didn't think it was that great. The ahi sandwich however was really good with two large pieces of ahi in a toasted bun. I wouldn't mind coming back to try again. Fresh Catch was good, but nothing spectacular and I'm not sure if it is a place I would go out of the way to get to. I will give this place another try as I would like to try the furikake fries, Poke, and the Hawaiian plate.

    (3)

  • Jordana F.

    I love poke! We ordered: a shoyu poke bowl, a spicey ahi poke bowl, pastele stew plate, and seared ahi with wasabi sauce plate. My favorite was definitely the seared ahi plate. The outside was crisp and the inside raw and fishy which gave a very delightful twist. The wasabi was definitely a pleasant addition. I was hesitant to try the pastele stew because my Nana makes the BEST KINE and it's pretty rare to find really good pastele stew around. But I must say, I was thorougly impressed! They aren't as generous with the pork chunks as my nana is, but it had the right amount of salt, the right amount of spices/chili peppers, and the stew was very flavorful. As for the poke bowls, you definitely can't go wrong with that. So if you aren't open to trying unknown plates and dishes, I'm sure you'll be thoroughly satisfied with the poke bowls!

    (4)

  • David N.

    Poke, poke, and more...POKE! I'm not the biggest fan of poke but I am a fan of the poke HERE. Freshly made from freshly caught seafood. A variety of flavors, all good. And you don't just have to eat fish, they have some pretty great non-seafood items, too. I like the pork as a seafood alternative. No matter what you chose, it's all tasty. And they have daily specials, too. No choice is the wrong choice here.

    (5)

  • Lisa K.

    Service with a smile every time! The furikake fries are yummy, as are most dishes we tried here. The stew was rich and local flavor! Just wish the servings were bigger!

    (4)

  • Kris O.

    Its never a good idea to read Yelp reviews when you're hungry; sometimes, I'll use the Yelp recommendation to locate new eateries I want to try & randomly across Fresh Catch. After researching their menu & drooling over the food photos, I decided to treat my raw-fish loving le boyfriend to Fresh Catch. After showing him pictures of their appetizing menu, he was excited about our dinner plans but worried about my limited choices, since I can't stomach raw fish (I KNOW! What kind of Asian am I?). After informing him about my plan to devour their highly praised Furikake Salmon, we made the long drive Kaimuki. I was surprised how busy Fresh Catch was & we immediately made my way to the register to place our order. I was thrilled when our food arrived & happy that my Furikake Salmon was bed on a bed of lettuce & perfected a tasty Teriyaki sauce (which makes my mouth water). I used my fork to effortlessly cut through the perfectly cooked salmon & hummed while I ate my meal. Le boyfriend enjoyed the crispy Ahi Katsu & I couldn't help to notice le boyfriend kept staring at Fresh Catch's poke bar. He looked like a kid in a candy shop, as he carefully inspected the unusual combinations of poke & couldn't resist ordering two varieties of poke to go with his meal. I knew we made the right dinner choice cause le boyfriend kept repeating, "Good choice!" throughout the night. I realized just how much he enjoyed the Yelp recommendation, after he dropped off a Furikake Salmon plate on my lunch break. If you've got a craving for underwater food, be sure to check out Fresh Catch. If you're like me & you're unable to stomach raw fish, you can't go wrong with the Furikake Salmon.

    (4)

  • Inna B.

    I learned a lot at my first poke spot on the island (okay, it was mostly "don't get a whole pound!!"), and was happy to put that knowledge to use at Fresh Catch. First thing: Why this place and this location? My boyfriend was super curious about the bottle recycling stations on the island, so I found the one next door and got excited when I saw it was next to a good lunch spot. So I'm not picky when it comes to poke (yet?), so I asked the employee about which option is the most popular one. The female employee couldn't tell me, but the male employee knew just what to say. This time I wasn't going to order a full pound, so I ordered about $3 or $5 worth. Perfect serving! The place is super simple and they don't have much space to sit, but... the poke was good and it wasn't super expensive, so I was a happy person.

    (4)

  • Bryne N.

    I recently visited Fresh Catch on a Tuesday so I ordered the Tuesday Special, seared ahi with I think a garlic aioli dipping sauce. For me I thought it was going to be a little better. The seasoning that they use for the outside isn't the greatest, it kinda over powered the ahi and with the aioli sauce the flavors were too much. I think if they changed up the seasoning on the outside it would be a little better. Just a tip, you should check to make sure your order is correct before leaving because on this visit I got the wrong order. I went back and the lady gave me some poke on the side for the error and the wait. It's still a good place to go, friendly staff and the poke is fresh and tasty.

    (4)

  • Mike N.

    Great place. I reserve my 5 star reviews for spectacular places( they do exist) but I wish had 4 1/2. I'll be coming for lunch a lot... i just had wasabe poke bowl.... Poke and 2 scoop rice.

    (4)

  • Regten D.

    The fried tuna wasnt as good as i expected it to be. although the stuffed opa was very delicious and it kept me full. with the raw tuna it is very delicious and light, you can taste its freshness. the furikakae fries were amazing its a definitely must try

    (3)

  • Kainalu K.

    Smoked Tako and some Spicy Ahi! Haha Fresh Catch is my go-to spot for great poke from now on. Friendly service, made to order plates and of course... Poke! And if you need some green bottles with your ahi, they got you covered with the beer selection. Ahi katsu, ahi sandwich, furikake fries and the Doritos salad are a few of my favorites. Aloha!

    (5)

  • Kim S.

    Finally got around to trying the poke bowl. I heart Fresh Catch's poke bowl because it is make your own - meaning you pay $0.50 per scoop of rice & for the poke by weight. I can only handle 1 scoop of rice - why waste precious tummy real estate on a filler when there's poke?? Then I pile on the poke. There is a variety of choices to satisfy my whim. #29/31 Yelp Review Challenge

    (4)

  • Anu M.

    My kayak guide suggested this place and boy oh boy was I glad he did. The poke is is out of this world. So spicy, so fresh. Its so good i didnt mind trekking it there by bus! The ahi fried rice was delish as well. But the poke is what will bring me back here on my next trip to the island. A lot of the local crowd hangs out here.. so you know you are getting something authentic.

    (4)

  • Yaserith A.

    I was in Honolulu a couple weeks ago and was über excited to try this place for their poke and was a tad bit disappointed for fact that they didn't have the red spicy mayo, which they advertised on the food network channel with Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives! I tried the shoyu poke which was OK and also the smoked meat. Honestly nothing spectacular. They had the spicy mayo on the firecracker poke, I don't understand why they wouldn't have it as a side as well. I think you're better off going to The north shore and trying out the poke in Waimea valley farmers market which was amazing and CLEAN.

    (2)

  • LaTasha S.

    Love their baked salmon and rice!! Their red velvet cupcakes are also delicious!! Pretty crowded place during lunch hours! Order in advance!

    (5)

  • Stephanie T.

    If you're in the Waikiki, Honolulu area visiting, you must go to this place. I can't stress that enough, fresh, fresh, Ahi Poke! Love this place, awesome food and friendly people. I wish you were located out here in Los Angeles, CA, we would be there everyday!

    (5)

  • Annie L.

    This place is ok. Not too bad. Tako poke was too sweet & spicy Ahi was too creamy. Ono seafood is still my fav place for poke!

    (3)

  • Noelani C.

    I would have rated them a 5 star if Noe didnt roll her eyes at me for wanting to order more items. I have been in the restaurant industry way too long to catch attitude from a girl that is too lazy to do her job. I cut my order short and got the pulehu Tako for my daughter.

    (4)

  • Helen C.

    I have a handful of favorite poke places around the island (Alicia's, Ono, Tamura's), but Fresh Catch takes the cake for having the whole package - convenient, delicious, tables to eat at, and easy parking. The others are always lacking on either the parking spaces or table seating. Poke bowl...Spicy salmon is my go-to, but ahi limu and shoyu ahi are good too. I recently discovered the smoked tako, made popular by Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives. I got there around 6:15 one day and their stock was almost gone. They close at 7, so it's a good idea to go earlier if you're looking for the popular poke. I ended up trying the taegu tako and mmmmmm, I feel like I can't go wrong with ANYTHING here! Tip: You can also try free samples if you're not sure what to get. They also serve plate lunches which I've yet to try. That's for next time!

    (5)

  • Kelly V.

    The Ahi Katsu is great, but the spicy ahi poke bowl is the bomb! You won't be disappointed with anything you decide to eat from here. The fish is fresh as if they just went out and caught it a few minutes before you ordered :)

    (5)

  • Darrell K.

    I love Poke. When I come to Hawaii, I want to get it because they offer more variety than the mainland, if you can find it at all. Many folks will go to Foodland, and they serve some good Poke, but they are not a restaurant. This place is. Plus there are so many different Poke, you will be overwhelmed. Come here and get a Poke bowl. A big serving of rice and up to 3 different Pokes. You got your standard Lomi Lomi and Shoyu Tuna, and they are good choices, but there are so many more. And as the title of the restaurant implies, it is fresh. I use the word restaurant loosely. No waiters, Only a few tables. You go up to the counter, point to the poke you want, pay and sit at a table that you'll like share. Can't miss the place; it's in what use to be a Pizza Hut. I can't wait to come back.

    (4)

  • Rza Marie R.

    Best fish tacos on the island, and they're fresh poke was Ono!

    (5)

  • Mey S.

    My brother (the local) took me here to check out this local joint. He realllly wanted me to try their patelle fries and poke. Sounds like a bad combination, but trust me- it was (insert Oprah) AHHHHHMAZZzzing!!! The patelle is a pork stew over crispy French fries and topped with cheese. Kinda like a poutine. But ten times better!!! And let's not forget their poke- they had a dozen varieties! From tako to ahi poke! My bro loves the fireball ahi. It's like a siracha mayo ahi. Very good. But if you can handle heat- definitely try the firecracker ahi. It's serious heat!!! Did I mention it's SERIOUS heat?! Enjoy!

    (4)

  • Al D.

    Good selection and seafood tastes fresh. They use too much mayo in their dishes but I'm still a fan and can rely on Fresh Catch to satisfy my seafood cravings.

    (4)

  • Lisa C.

    Lau lau plate and poke bowl is what I've had so far. Both were tasty.

    (5)

  • Neiani Q.

    Da salmon or poke bowls try em all

    (4)

  • Pam H.

    This place is creative with their poke. Tako poke is delicious.

    (3)

  • Rachel L.

    "POKE PARADISE!" as Guy would say. Fresh Catch was featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive Ins and Dives, and it's no surprise because the poke here is as fresh as it gets! The ingredients compliment the selection of poke in a subtle way that brings out out the flavor of the fish. If only I lived in Oahu, I would come here every week.

    (5)

  • Krysten I.

    Fresh Catch is just OK for me. The fish is fresh, but I don't like the sauces they put on their poke. For me, poke shouldn't be this sweet. Although most people come here to buy poke, They have other options on the menu as well. For example, the fries are really good. I would rather get my poke from tamura's, a little farther down waialae ave.

    (3)

  • Kim W.

    This is the fourth time I've been here and I must say I'm impressed that all of their poke is fresh, hence their name, FRESH Catch. I usually get the poke bowl, altho it is a little pricy for what you get. Another favorite is the fresh salmon sashimi platters. The spicy ahí and spicy salmon has a lot of mayonnaise, which I think they could cut down on. The smoked meat plate is WINNERS! They sell beer here, but you can't drink it in the store ...

    (3)

  • Evita-Marie R.

    Our Absolute Favorite place to grab a quick lunch & delicious Poke. On our last trip to hawaii, we couldn't help, but stop here 4 times on a 7 day visit. My boyfriend absolutely loved the salmon poke, but my favorite was the island tako. This place had so many selections, it made it hard to choose. But luckily, if you can't decide, they'll let you try them out! The staff was always very considerate of us taking forever to make our poke decisions. Another favorite we had here was their Ahi Katsu. The Katsu was perfectly fried, which made the outside perfectly crispy and the inside just melted in your mouth. This place has many tables set up if you needed to eat your meal there, which made it a great meal to grab a quick bite.

    (5)

  • Jeffrey F.

    Awesome place if you are into fresh ahi and poke. Place is fast and service is good even during their busiest time. Seating is limited but it's more of a pickup your food type of place. I got the fish and chips and fresh poke, all I got to say is that I'm coming back before I leave Hawaii. Highly recommend this place before the beach

    (5)

  • Kyle H.

    This is the first time I noticed the POKE FRIED RICE on their menu, usually I'm there exclusively for the ahi katsu or fried ahi plate (while waiting for my food to cook I sample my way through the poke case pretending i'm going to buy something :P). Today I was in the mood for some comfort food and fried rice just fit the bill. For $4.99, you can't go wrong with this: yelp.com/biz_photos/7bnc… It was steaming hot (your choice of having it made with white or brown rice), it is nicely sweet, slightly spicy with red pepper flakes, white and green onion, sesame seeds and scrambled egg. OH it was so delicious. So yummy I had to sit down and write this review immediately after returning from lunch and even before I write my review of Nobu which I tried for the first time last night. Seriously, it was that great. GO GET UM. You can thank me later.

    (4)

  • Michael W.

    PROS: + Very Fresh Fish + Variety of Poke CONS: - Pricey - A bit heavy handed in seasoning No doubt about it this place has some really good fresh seafood, which is a key starting point for any Poke recipe. I tried the tako poke, shoyu ahi poke, wasabi ahi poke, and salmon poke here and they were all very fresh. I thought the salmon poke was a bit too sweet. The shoyu poke was my favorite, but it was a bit on the salty side. They thicken the sauce here which causes the shoyu to cling to the ahi a bit more which results in a salter end product.

    (3)

  • Stefani W.

    I went to Fresh Catch by accident couple months back... fell in love with its Sauteed Shrimp, Pastele Plate and Crab Stuffed Ahi Roll and have been ordering these every time i was at Fresh Catch. Portion is decent, food is delicious and price is great! Will make it a point to try other dishes the next time i'm there.

    (5)

  • John S.

    This place is a winnah! Best selection, friendly happy staff, fair prices and food is great! This is a must try, treat yourself.

    (4)

  • Lizzy R.

    To celebrate my special birthday I decided to eat at as many new restaurants as I would be old. It took me all year to make the amount I needed before my birthday. One of the places I ate at was Fresh Catch. I didn't think I would find anything special there but I was wrong. What I found was a very local eatery. It is dressed in everything fishing. It reminds me of an old fishing store, except the food is not old fashion but comforting and yet innovative. My best friend who came with me, had the fresh poke bowl. I had a taste and it was very fresh, tasty and not over seasoned. I had the Seared Ahi Salad and fell in love. This is a big salad. The seared ahi is tasty and seared perfectly. The dressing is heavenly and if this was close to my work I think I would eat this every single day. I gave it four stars because sometimes they run out of my favorites because so many people go there. Also it is not near my work place. :(

    (4)

  • Mark M.

    Oh man, Kaimuki does it again. This place is something rare. It's like the unicorn of the restaurant industry. A new shop that does it right, does it quick, does it good, and does it cheap (relatively speaking.) They serve all kinds of poke here. Ahi, spicy ahi, super spicy ahi, salmon, shrimp, tako, pipikaula, you name it. The guys behind the counter will let you sample one, two, or all if you wish. And I would push you to try them all. The spicy ahi and shoyu ahi are my favorites. The pipikaula is a little too salty for my tastes. When you make your choice, you can either put the poke in a container like the ones found in Foodland or you could make your own poke bowl. Just tell them how many scoops of rice and you're set. They even have a small seating area if you can't wait until you get home to try your awesome poke. They also have daily specials that I have to try out. Stuffed salmon, furikake salmon... I think I'm going there for lunch today. Anyways. I'm sure you guys want to know the best kept secret about Fresh Catch and here it is: POKE FRIED RICE. Oh yeah baby.. Nothing has ever reached bomb dot com status so quickly in my book. All it took was one bite and BAM!

    (5)

  • Rick L.

    Oh damn!!! That should be the name of this place. I must have driven by this place a million times and was hesitant of going in the old taco bell location. The parking lot has always been empty, which is always a good indicator for me to NOT eat there. Was I ever so wrong! Fresh Catch of the Day is more of a quick take out pupus joint where you order their amazing variety of poke. You park your car, get in, greeted by an incredibly awesome staff, order, drive off and get your party on! You can eat in if you like, they have a few tables on the left. As you walk in, you're see the enormous spread of poke available. I order three items at the end of the day to bring to my wonderful GF parent's house. Like her, the parents are humble, honest and simply good people. Focus!! Oops, sorry, back to the food review. I ordered smoked marlin, spicy ahi and taco poke. There wasn't much left since they were closing in 5 minutes. I talked stories with one of the friendly employee and I told him it was my first time there and glad to know there was something in Kaimuki. As I was paying for my order, many other customer still were coming in and was sad they couldn't bring anything home. Just as I was leaving the same employee, tap the counter and pointed to four other plastic containers of different poke and said "these are for you, we're sorry we ran out of stuff for your 1st visit." Wow! When I arrived at my GF parent's house, we opened up the goodies and tried the different varieties of poke. Boy, oh boy! They make some great stuff there, I tell ya. I'm not a smoked food type of person, however they make this smoked tako poke that was just "oh damn!!!" You gotta try this place!

    (5)

  • Cynthia L.

    Mmm..poke! There was so much to love about Fresh Catch. 1. Ahi Taegu: Dried ahi smothered in a sticky, sweet and spicy sauce. So addictive! 2. Ahi Shoyu Poke: My favorite kind of poke. They made it fresh for us! We had ordered a whole pound. Loved the sauce, too. Each bite was nice and juicy. 3. Spicy Smoked Tako: Delicious! Smoky, chewy, and spicy. 4. Spicy Edamame: Forget plain, boiled edamame. It's way better spiced up and chilled. 5. Fireball Poke: Not for the weak. It's the spiciest poke I've ever had. It would taste great over a hot bowl of rice. We left with 3 pounds of poke. I was hugging the bag in happiness.

    (4)

  • Isa R.

    I can't believe I've been going to UH for this long and it took me this long to come to Fresh Catch. I ordered the teri furikake salmon and it is just as good as everyone said it would be. The sauce and seasoning was really good, and I liked that the sauce drenched the lettuce that was underneath. Perfectly cooked salmon and really tender and fresh tasting. I've never had salmon cooked this well. I'd love to try the other things on their menu like the poke or the steak plate, but since I'm attempting to budget, I'll try those things next time. Also, there's beer and a side full of different beverages to choose from. Tons of parking when I went right before they closed at 7:30 PM. I will definitely be back for that furikake salmon. Yes, it's pretty expensive here, but it's so good that I'll come back anyway.

    (5)

  • Anna F.

    I usually go to Foodland or Poke Stop for poke but I was really lazy that day so I just drove by here and decided to give it a try. A lot of yelpers posted photos of the furikake salmon so I ordered that along with an ox tail soup and a small container of salmon poke. The furikake salmon was okay. I like my salmon cooked medium and the way they do it here, it's cooked all the way. The salmon was a bit dry. The ox tail soup was super salty. I think the cook might have seasoned the soup twice. I had to add water into the soup to make it less salty. So now, we come to the poke. I like the Poke Stop salmon poke better. I thought this one had a bit of a fishy taste to it. I figure I probably went on a bad day so one of these days, I'll drive by and give it another shot. I hope the next time I'm there, they'll blow me away with something really tasty.

    (2)

  • Richard B.

    We had two servings of Poke. Great value, great tasting stuff. I had the Spicy Hawaiin Mix and my wife had the Firecracker Ahi Poke. We ended up mixing them together because the Spicy Hawaiin mix had such a great flavor. Prices were great compared to the what we had been paying in upscale restaurants. Nice little family owned place. The ambience is not all that, but it is clean enough and worth the trip!

    (4)

  • Amanda D.

    Watched Guy Fieri promote this place while I was on the Stairmaster at the gym and subsequently stepped harder because I knew I had to burn the calories I'd intake when I would inevitably try Fresh Catch! So far I've only tried the salmon and the ahi katsu -- ahi katsu is a very generous portion, but a little too bready for me. The salmon is flavorful and I've gone back several times since for this dish. The only thing is that they are not consistent about how they cook the salmon so be sure to specify if you want it cooked throughout or rare when you order it.

    (4)

  • Elizabeth G.

    Amazingly fresh seafood! Everything on the menu is recommended they have daily specials and my favorite is the crab stuffed ahi roll which they serve on Wednesdays! And those who prefer brown rice, they do serve it for a little extra! Always satisfied when I come here, oh yeah and the spicy Hawaiian poke is the best one they have!

    (5)

  • Gabriel S.

    Awesome!! Four platters and 3 al a carte pokes cost us around $60, including drinks. They have some great platters (including fish and chips), but I recommend you sample the different kinds of poke, then order a quarter pound of a bunch of them. You won't regret it. One odd thing about this place is that they sell beer, but they dont have an alcohol license, so you cant drink it on the premises, which was bad news for a bunch of starving and thirsty people fresh from a long day of SCUBA diving. But aside from that it was a great casual and clean place. This and Ono Hawaiian Foods were my favorite places in Oahu.

    (5)

  • MariaValentina H.

    The seafood mixes always taste fresh. The their plate lunches, with smaller & larger portions available from fried chicken to sandwiches with fries are always tastey and and filling. The outdoor, picnic table seating compliments the restaurant's local food and the cool AC is always a plus. Parking during the lunch rush is cramped, but all in all a good experience one must try especially after a beach day or family weekend, casual outing.

    (4)

  • Julie Z.

    Its my first time in hawaii and its a real treat when i can eat some really good seafood. Especially, trying a different kind of way to eat ahi tuna. Especially, Ahi Katsu! Spicy Ahi Poke, Salmon Poke...everything I want and can imagine in one place. I love fish and seafood , so coming here was a treat! We went inside and i think you weigh by lb and get whatever you like. They scoop pre-made or marinated poke or raw fish or you can get fried or deep fried fish (ahi katsu) or other types of sandwiches (like crab sandwich!). SO yummy, I had the ahi katsu and it was by far my favorite type of katsu. There was alot of breading ,but it was a huge portion! It came with 2 scoops of rice. The ahi katsu was fresh and crispy with a side of tartar sauce. Yum yum. I would definitely come back here again and try their other foods!

    (4)

  • Justin S.

    What can I say...the food is very local. The food is excellent, potions are huge, very delicious grinds, and excellent service. It's a must to eat here. If you haven't been here yet... You don't know what you're missing.

    (5)

  • Lofa L.

    So I'm back on my snack dilemma and back at Fresh Catch again? Why? I dunno. I flinched and thought Doritos toss salad would be healthy snack right? What I ordered? Seafood Chowder! So much for healthy, but the buggah was MEAN! So good I thought about getting a second one for class. I dunno if would hold up but the thing was super hot so it might have lasted the four hours I needed it for. Super good. Thick. Creamy. And they never hold back on the seafood. Had allkine goodies in there. I hope not a special or something. Not sure if they have soup everyday. But I will find out! :)

    (5)

  • Juan L.

    Never had ahi katsu until tonight. Decided to pick this over Kiani's and burgers, after Yelping and observing the lines. So far good choice. Definitely would get it again on a return trip to Hawaii. The line at Giovannis Shrimp was ridiculously long and this was the hidden gem of the Aloha Festival. The sample of the spicy poke was good too but only wanted something small. Next time will try the other items.

    (4)

  • Nate J.

    Saw this place on triple D and we wanted to give it a shot. Firecracker poke was really good, but the salmon one made me sick. Wife said she really enjoyed her spicy ahi poke and ocean salad. Variety wasn't anything special. We've been to grocery stores that had more stuff. Not only that, but some of the items looked like they had been sitting there for awhile. Restaurant was kinda dingy looking and the tables were filthy, which just didn't sit right with me, as I was eating raw fish. Probably won't come back.

    (3)

  • Robo-belly A.

    Not that I really need to write a review of this place, as so many others have done a great job at it, but why not help get their rating up a bit? It's well deserved. Their poke is absolutely fantastic, and their plate lunches are nothing less than delicious. I'm not really sure much else needs to be said about this place.

    (5)

  • Fawn L.

    I think I come here every Tuesday. I am in love with this place. Tuesday is seared ahi day & let me tell you-mmmmmmmmmmmmmm it is soo good. My favorite poke is the spicy ahi. Nom nom nom. Fried ahi? Heavenly, but I wish they have you more. Best thing here so far? Their fried ahi wrapped crab sushi ball of delight. You can't go wrong with their food. Can't speak highly enough of this place. The only thing I've tried & didn't like was their fish tacos. They put sauce over it, turning the taco soggy. Very hard to eat & nothin special.

    (5)

  • Marcie R.

    Spicy Hawaiian poke is delicious!!

    (5)

  • Cam Z.

    Everything is good here well everything i ever tried was anyways..good selection of poke..you can buy beer if you want they sell it there..very friendly and good customer service..ahi katsu and stuffed ahi for the win.

    (4)

  • Justine R.

    I have wanted to come here for a long time and I finally got the chance to. I think from all the built up anticipation, my expectations were pretty high. Spicy Salmon: The poke bowls here are charge according to weight. Therefore, it came out to about $7. They ask you if you want one scoop or two scoops of rice which is kind of confusing at first because they don't tell you if the second scoop cost money, which it does. They weigh the bowl after the rice and poke are inside. Therefore, a majority of your cost is going to rice and frankly, rice is pretty heavy. The poke itself was fresh but you can tell it's been refrigerated for quite sometime. The sauce they use for their spicy poke is pretty good, not too spicy but it's not spectacular. I wouldn't get this again. Ahi Katsu: This was my first time having ahi katsu and it was good. Once again, nothing spectacular. It actually just tastes like katsu, no distinct ahi flavoring. The sauce is served on the side which is nice. It's a sweet aioli but once again, it has no kick to it. The batter is nice and crunchy but I prefer my regular chicken/pork katsu. Ahi Fried Rice: Now this is the thing I'm willing to come back for. At a reasonable $6, this fried rice is delicious. It has bits of ahi in it and stir fried with a special sauce. The ahi bits are nice and chunky and the best part, they're not dry! It's so hard to find a decently cooked ahi. It had so much flavor and I suspect it's a type of teriyaki sauce they stir fry with. They give a good portion of this but it is a bit on the salty side. Furikake Fries: These are nicely spiced and come with the same sauce as the ahi katsu. They were good and piping hot when we got them so beware. Overall, just good fries. This place is good but nothing spectacular as I was expecting. It's on the pricier side and I personally have other places I rather go to. However, it's definitely a great location with their private parking lot. The place is nice and casual to eat at.

    (3)

  • anastasia s.

    Bomb spicy salmon! They also have this new poke with no name. Kinda like a Cali poke but so much better. It's spicy salmon, avo, crab, onions. They don't make it all the time. :(

    (5)

  • Randy L.

    One of our best discoveries of this trip. Short hours, and picnic tables, but the food is outstanding. Described what we were looking for in poke, and the guy recommended the regular spicy ahi poke. Think spicy tuna roll, without the wrap, and big chunks of tuna. Among the top 2 poke that I've tried. I had the fried ahi poke, which was one of our favorite meals of this trip. Also had the fried ahi belly, which was good. Add to my must visit list.

    (5)

  • Jon K.

    Okay. I really love this place. I pick up lunch there at least once a week. So it pains me to mention this. I just tried their Sauteed Shrimp. I have 2 problems with this dish. 1. The Shrimp was over-cooked 2. No one wants to eat Shrimp that still has the vein in it. Not only is unappealing, it's also the "Poop Chute" of the shrimp. That being said, The sauce for the shrimp was great. I would really love to have it again if I knew they would at the very least take the time to clean it properly. Of course this will not keep me from eating lunch there. I personally love the Smoked Meat Sandwich with Furikake Fries.

    (4)

  • Brandi T.

    Had to go and get some poke! Well it was packed so I was excited, ordered 4 different kinds, crab sandwich and a few cooked dishes. One of the 4 poke was delicious. Others sucked. Crab sandwich yuck! Fish and chips, well the fries were good, fish was not soo good. Poke stir fry, ate one bite and said no thanks. Would not go back and would not recommend. The locals next to us told us the hamburger joint across the street was bomb. Anything would be better than this. 2 hours later and my stomach is churning. I love food all kinds, but I don't love this place. PASS!!!!

    (2)

  • Corey B.

    So ono! This place has the best poke around. Incredibly fresh and a huge selection. Nom Nom!

    (5)

  • Therese N.

    On our vacation to Hawaii, my husband was destined to make it a poke eating trip. He was going to eat poke from as many restaurants as possible. He had been eating tuna poke but wanted to try salmon poke. So he read yelp reviews and we headed to Fresh Catch. They were nice to let me sample their various pokes and I must say, the Hawaiians love their foods sweet! Not I. 99% of foods they made was way too sweet. I felt bad about sampling all their different tuna pokes so I quit sampling. I ended up getting things I didn't sample: salmon sashimi and some salmon (pico de gallo like) salad. Huge mistake getting the salmon. Salmon tasted awfully fishy, which leads me to believe this is not as "fresh catch" as their name implies. We ended up throwing the food away. What a waste. Don't let this place fool you! Just because Guy Fieri (another food network host) has been to this establishment DOESN'T mean it's good! For the remainder of the trip, I banned poke from all meals. Thanks to Fresh Catch, I was poke'd out.

    (1)

  • Hayden C.

    I love this place! The staff is always very friendly and welcoming. I have eaten here a few times with my boyfriend and the staff is always nice. Not sure but they seem very gay friendly haha. I don't like seafood, which may seem weird why I like this place, but they offer steaks and chicken plates. The portions on the plates is very good for the amount they cost. It comes with rice and a salad. The dressing on the salad is amazing!!! I am pretty sure they sell it in the store as well. They also sell alcohol. You cannot drink inside, but its a good thing to know if you want good seafood and a beer.

    (5)

  • Paul A.

    Tried most of their varieties of ahi poke when I lived in the area. Definitely in my top 3 for poke, didn't try any of their other menu items. It was always fresh and amazing for the price. Fireball is still my favorite.

    (5)

  • Amy G.

    I've been here a few times and never have I been disappointed. I usually get the ahi katsu. One of my faves here. I also tried the ahi belly sandwich which was so HUGE! it's also got an egg on top which I thought was a nice touch. w/ a side of their fries, it is AMAZING. I love their fresh ahi too, but i always seem to stray away from that and get their deep fried goodness instead. A great go to place at a reasonable price.

    (4)

  • Inthira M.

    I cannot believe it took me so long to eat here. I've been passing this place for at least a year pondering to myself, "I wonder if they're good? " But good is not the word. Poke-tastic comes to mind though!! Walking in I was immediately greeted by a whole glass case of different types of poke: seasoned octopus, shrimp poke, spicy salmon, fireball ahi as well as regular spicy ahi, smoked marlin, dried aku and many more. Their famous liquor coolers (beer and wine only), as well as other bottled soft drinks adorn the left wall and right across from the liquor area is where their marinated meats are. For lunch today, we tried the furikake salmon ($10.25), ahi stuffed crab rolls ($11.25), and the fireball ahi ($13.99 a pound) and sat at one of their picnic tables (they only have three so seating is limited) to eat our lunch. Each plate had two huge scoops of rice and the food was on a bed of lettuce, and everything was smothered with furikake (if you don't want that I'd recommend telling them, but for me, the more furikake the better). The furikake salmon was cooked perfectly. It was not dry and it just fell apart as I dug my fork in. Besides the furikake flavor it also tasted like they used miso in their recipe giving it that right amount of sweetness. The ahi stuffed crab rolls were like sushi without the rice in the middle. It was deep fried to that perfect golden brown color, thin slices of ahi and then a ton of crab in the middle. This too was awesome (and huge), dip it into some wasabi shoyu and it will complete your meal. And finally, the fireball ahi. It is simply THE BEST ahi I've ever tasted. It was indeed hotter than the spicy ahi, but not too intense. The fish was so fresh and there was just the right amount of mayonnaise, siracha, and tobiko that it left me wanting to try all the other types types of poke they had, but I was too stuffed. To end the meal I ordered a red velvet cupcake to go. A burgundy colored cupcake with chocolate chips baked inside and topped with a cream cheese frosting and heart shaped sprinkles. I'm not a chocolate chip kind of girl so I only ate the top part with the frosting, but all you chocolate lovers should definitely try it. Everyday they have specials, like fried moi, tomato ono basil, fried poke plate, etc., as well as their staples like beef stew, oxtail soup, laulau, and many more. All plate lunches are moderately priced with the cheapest item being the smoked marlin or crab sandwich at $6.99 to $11.25 for the stuffed ahi rolls. To top it all off they accept cash, credit cards, and even EBT, so now everyone can enjoy Fresh Catch!

    (4)

  • Maile K.

    I had the seared ahi salad and squid luau. the seared ahi was nicely done and the salad was fresh, the dressings could be modified though. the squid luau was good, a little sweet, but still ono.

    (4)

  • Nicole L.

    We ended up at Fresh Catch when we found that Ono Seafood was closed down the street. Not the same, but a great alternative - it's only about 0.6miles away from Ono's. They have a variety of lunch plates other than poke but when we were there poke is what we wanted. We each ordered a combo poke bowl. They ask you if you want 1 or 2 scoops of rice, brown or white and then they scoop your poke on the side. Unlike Ono Seafood they charge you by the pound for the poke in your combo. They'll scoop a little and ask you if you want more or less. Overall you end up paying the by the pound price which is around $14/lb. Each of our poke bowls ended up being a little over $10 and it didn't seem like we'd gotten as much as we had in the Ono super bowl. Oh well. On the plus side the poke was good. They let us sample as much poke as we wanted before we ordered which was really nice so ask for samples if you're not sure. I ordered the shoyu and spicy ahi. Bf got spicy ahi and the fireball ahi. I liked the shoyu the best, seasoned with red onions and a good balance between sweet and salty - would recommend. The spicy ahi was good but after a few bites the mayo, creaminess was a bit overwhelming, Bf agreed saying he should have ordered a more balanced combo. The fish tasted fresh but seemed maybe lazily sliced, big chucks, some fatty pieces.

    (4)

  • Katie B.

    Spicy Ahi was awesome!!! Friendly staff gave us samples :-) will be back!

    (5)

  • Trish P.

    what happened here Fresh Catch? you used to be so good..... now..... i'm left disappointed and hungry. do not get the miso teri mahi. it is basically 4 very small pieces of mahi with a light soak of teriyaki sauce and 2 scoops of OLD, hard, crunchy rice. wtf fresh catch, wtf. the crab stuffed ahi is still a good choice, as is the kalbi (but its getting stingy for sure). i guess some things just don't stay good forever :(

    (2)

  • Brian P.

    I wanted to give 3.5 stars but... I had the famous Ahi Katsu. It was massive. How about a 1/2 or 1/3 order? With all the mayo and fried goodness I'm going to guess it packed about 2000+ calories. The Ahi was good, but maybe a bit too much mayo on this thing. It was also a bit expensive, although, since I ate it over 2 meals ok.

    (3)

  • Kelly H.

    I'll give this place 3.5 stars...it doesn't really deserve 4 stars as the prices were effing OOC. I got an Seared Ahi Salad for $12 which is pretty average for a seared ahi salad The Seared Ahi Salad was quite good but nothing special as the lettuce was pretty much all iceberg lettuce. The things that made the salad were the seared ahi and the dressing. I bought .5lb of spicy ahi to nom on for dinner and I was quite disappointed as well. They don't really have the spicy ahi recipe down to a tee. Something was off about the spicy ahi but I couldn't put my finger on it. Also, the Spicy Ahi was much more expensive than buying it from a place like Foodland and the quality did not justify the higher price. I guess most people come to this restaurant to get the Wednesday Special, Crab Stuffed Ahi Roll which looks good but it wasn't Thursday so I wasn't able to try it. I visited my eye doctor today and he said that he has tried Fresh Catch as well and wasn't entirely impressed, he got the lau lau. Maybe I will return to try the Wednesday special, but right now I am not really motivated as there seems to be more stellar places to eat on the island

    (3)

  • Shay F.

    O.M.G. My last review was in '08, so I decided to update my review, but I just had the crab stuffed ahi roll for lunch and it was SO GOOD! I gave one piece to my friend to try, but other than that, I actually scarfed down the whole thing! I couldn't stop! LoL. Yelp 365 Challenge #11/365

    (4)

  • Jonathan L.

    Wow can I say rip off. Fellow yelper Anthony N. keeps raving about how good this place is. I originally wanted Ono Seafood but they were closed. I ordered the poke bowl and I swear I got ripped off. I one scoop rice and half spicy and half shoyu. The scooped a quarter pound of spicy into the bowl with the rice inside and measured it/priced it. Then he scooped a quarter pound of the shoyu and weighted it again and priced it with another sticker. My grand total was $10.18 for about a half pound of poke and one scoop of rice. I was pretty pissed off. I could have went to Foodland or Ono Seafood and paid half the price and gotten the same quality of poke. Don't get me wrong the poke was marinated pretty well but for the price it was totally not worth it. Anthony ordered the ahi katsu and paid the same price as me and got 3 times more food. WTF That made me really mad. Good thing he was a nice guy and shared some with me. I would not come back to this place again. Go to Foodland for poke it's just down the street.

    (2)

  • Rob T.

    The furikaki salmon literally melts in your mouth! Best red velvet cupcakes by far. Awesome poke! Gotta love the picnic style tables inside.

    (5)

  • Tyler K.

    I've started to come here exclusively for my poke, no where else on Oahu that has been more consistently ono. Everything from spicy to shoyu to limu kohu, even opihi, salmon and tako, they got it. You really can't go wrong with what you order, it's all good. If you want it spicy go for the fireball. Edit: still coming here and it's still good, but seems like their ratio of fish to sauce may be skewing a bit too far to the sauce side.

    (4)

  • Missy B.

    My boyfriend loves to make fun of me for watching Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. But it was my endless fascination with all things Guy Fieri that led us to Fresh Catch, so who's laughing now?! I bookmarked this place after we saw it on DDD, where the owner catches an octopus with his bare hands, then smokes that same octopus for tako. It was pretty damn cool. Having seen that, tako poke was #1 on my list. We went with spicy smoked tako, and 2 types of ahi. Everything was incredible. Amazingly flavorful. And that 'fresh' thing is no joke. They do use a slightly heavy hand with the mayo, but it doesn't detract from the fish. Grab some beers and ice at the 7-Eleven next door, throw everything in your cooler and head down to the beach for a poke picnic.

    (4)

  • Grant N.

    I've tried half of the stuff on the menu, and everything was delicious. This place is always my number one option for a good lunch. Their kimchee fried rice is killer!!!! Must try!! Other recommendations would be the ahi belly, Hawaiian plate, fish tacos, and the sautéed shrimp. The best thing about coming here is that you can always get some fresh poke to go.

    (4)

  • Jessica G.

    One word. DELICIOUS. That is all.

    (5)

  • Amber Mae S.

    It was really busy when I first cate to Fresh Catch. I ordered a Furikake Salmon and the French fries. I personally don't like eating fish but Fresh Cafe's Furikake Salmon made me a lover! ^__^ The thing that really stand out to me was that the workers at this establishment offered us FREE fried ahi and fresh poke because we were waiting so long for our food. That was really considerate of them and I really appreciated it!

    (5)

  • Paul H.

    They were out of the crab stuffed ahi roll which is my favorite. Didn't matter I ended up getting the ahi katsu which was really good. Like katsu but ahi style with a mayonnaise type sauce. I also had the furikake fries that came with furikake and it was good. Great service, this guy was helping us pick out the poke we wanted, I couldnt decided, all of it was good. Definitely a must go.

    (5)

  • Jensen S.

    I've came here before and each time only ate the Ahi Katsu and sometimes tried the poke. This last time I went, I felt like they made the Ahi Katsu totally different. i was really disappointed. Before it wasnt' cooked all the way so a little raw and really tender and juicy. This time I got it it was really oily, cooked well don't they don't even put the mayo stuff (a'oli?) and the furikake on it anymore, they just put it on the side. Very disappointed. As for the poke, it is too much mayo and not enough fish. IDK how else to explain it to you. If you have the opportunity, go to Tamura's up the street, Probably the best poke I've ever eaten (any one is amazing and Spicy Ahi is KING) Overall, I loved this placed for their amazing Ahi Katsu, but probably won't come back here anymore because of the last time I had theirs... Sad day in the neighborhood.

    (2)

  • Yoshi M.

    SUPER fresh and delishhhhhhh!!!!! So accommodating in every way possible... and on top of that they let you try samples and EVEN put ice for your poke... I have never been to another poke shop where they are nice enough to give you ice. Thank you so much!!!! My poke made it to NY and enjoyed it a lot :)

    (5)

  • Riki T.

    Had the Ahi Katsu and Furikake Fries. Both had the SAME mayo/furikake sauce. Which was tasty, don't get me wrong. But it was just sad because it kinda just made everything taste the same and there was no variety D: NExt time definitely want to try some of the poke. The salmon looked pretty good, but the ahi while looked "fresh" in the sense that it didn't look previously frozen, but it didn't look that fresh either if you get my drift. All in all though I would try again, hopefully find something to really get excited about.

    (3)

  • Andrew N.

    This poke is awesome! I was pleasantly suprised by the lean cuts of fish they used in my shoyu poke bowl. The recipe they used for the poke was very tasty! Also, the selection and variety of poke they had makes me want to go back and sample more! I am soon to be a regular :)

    (5)

  • Jenn T.

    HOLY CRAP, I'VE NEVER HAD BETTER POKE!! This place is pretty BOMB when it comes to poke. They have a huge variety of types of poke as well as different marinades. I've tried the ahi poke and their salmon poke and both were as good as it gets. Granted, the poke here is a little more expensive than at safeway or marukai, it is definitely quality poke. I also love that they serve meals here as well! The furikake salmon is freaking awesome!! I also have tried the poke bowl as well as the crab sandwich, both which were delicious as well. This little joint is easy to miss on waialae ave. It's got its own little parking lot, which is great and it's never really full. It's a great place for some awesome poke and a nice local lunch. Hope you like it as much as I do!!

    (5)

  • Hungry L.

    The girl at the counter was so nice! She let us try a few poke and we choose the spicy shoyu at the end. It was super yummy!

    (5)

  • Denise K.

    The aunty that works there is sooo nice and she lets you try everything and anything that you want. Even the dried fish! I love friendly, hospitable service. They've got a huge selection of poke, you'll find at least 5 flavors that you'll wanna eat. It's fresh, reasonably priced and delicious. If only all poke spots could be like Fresh Catch! Disclaimer: I've only eaten poke here. Maybe I should try the food...

    (4)

  • Dev C.

    This place is a gem. If you have time, TRY EVERYTHING. The first time I had the furikake salmon, and suddenly my asthma and my white hair went away. My clothes even fit better. It changed my life. Ok a bit of an exaggeration, but I couldn't believe it. Nothing could be that good twice in a row. But it was so. Actually it took me 5 furikake salmons in a row to let it sink in that this was one of the best places I've ever ate at. But just because I was trying the salmon didn't mean I wasn't trying anything else. On the other side of the double-fist - hey if it's worth doing, it's worth overdoing - was the ahi belly, crab-stuffed ahi roll, salmon poke, fireball ahi, lau lau, kimchee topshell, even the rocky mountain oyster special were all flawless. I gotta give it up to Reno and the crew, they are awesome. Fresh Catch is always a stop for our guests from out of town and we're consistently blown away.

    (5)

  • Cat K.

    For years I thought this was a rotary sushi place. It's in the old Pizza Hut/Taco Bell building in Kaimuki. It looks like a Pizza Hut painted blue. There's a recycling place behind the restaurant on the property. If you bring cans in, I think you get a 10% discount at the restaurant. Instead, it's a local food joint, specializing in fish & seafood dishes with a refrigerator case full of some of the best poke around. The ahi poke is $17.99/lb. Not cheap but extremely fresh & delicious. I don't think they gas the fish like they do at Foodland. Holy cow, the spicy smoked tako poke is sooooo good. So is the pipikaulau poke, fireball ahi poke, spicy ahi poke, and pretty much every other poke I've tried here. I highly recommend the smoked meat plate. The poke fried rice is small but also very good. It's sweet with a hint of spicy. They offered a special that consisted of mahi in a lemon butter caper sauce the last time I was there. It was superb. I haven't tried the lau lau or chocolate chip red velvet cupcakes yet, but I intend to and soon.

    (5)

  • Rob D.

    One of the best places to eat seafood for lunch. The food is fresh like the name says and the food is always very tasty.

    (5)

  • Taro L.

    Poke Poke Poke This place is awesome as far as the food. Lunch is the bomb customer service could be better but the fish is fresh and the taste is better than average.

    (4)

  • Jonee J.

    The furikaki salmon was moist and tasty. Lots of variety of poke. Service was fast.

    (4)

  • Chris H.

    My intro to Poke occurred here. Wow! Fantastic. This is underscored by getting the same Poke during the rest on my visit to the islands. Nothing came close to this places food. We were a big party and had lots of options to try. Everything was great. A must stop...even if you need to taxi it from the resort area.

    (5)

  • Loren O.

    I stumbled here (with my brother) after an afternoon of snorkeling. The food was okay, but as a first time customer and a tourist, I got an overwhelming sense that the female clerk with glasses behind the register was getting annoyed as we took our time and looked over their menu options (probably because we're not local too). I even saw her mocking us after we had ordered. Sorry "sisteh," but just trying to figure out what I'd like to order. Also have family lineage here probably way "ba'far" you.."yah." The food was okay, but too many other options where the service is much better. Maholo!

    (2)

  • S D.

    Only enjoyed either the Smoked Marlin Sandwich or the Furikake Salmon. Everything else is ok. Love the Smoked tako poke. Gotta get it before it sells out. HATE HATE HATE AKE!!!!! It's an acquired taste... But for those who love it... this is the place. Wanna play a mean joke on someone??? Have them try a sample of the AKE!!! LOL!!!

    (4)

  • Kelly M.

    I have two very important words for you. Poke Bowl. They sell their poke retail, like the seafood counter at Foodland. When they make a poke bowl, they ask you how much rice (2 scoops for a $1 for me). They scoop the rice into the styrofoam container, put it on the scale and zero out the scale. Then they scoop as much poke as you want, weigh it, and charge the same for the poke as you would pay to take the poke home (most pokes are either $11.99 or $13.99). It;s a great deal. $6 for a half pound of poke, $1 for two scoops of rice. $7 for an amazing poke bowl. The poke is nice, big chucks. After all, this is Fresh Catch and the seafood is the star. The seasoning is just right. How could it not be just right, they have over a dozen versions, including regular Ahi, Spicy Ahi, and even extra spicy (was it called Volcano Ahi? Can't remember cause I'm never going to be ordering anything named Volcano.) For me it's all about the spicy Ahi. And their's is great.

    (5)

  • Mrk P.

    I finally made it over to Fresh Catch and I can't imagine getting my poke at any other place. It's a real local place, a couple of picnic tables inside for seating, a huge case of poke and coolers of beer and other cold beverages. With the huge selection of poke to choose from, they'll let you try whatever you want. I tried several different types of poke before settling on the Limu Kohu Aku Poke, Spicy Tuna Poke, and Fireball. They were all amazing. The fish was so fresh and ono! I also picked up a furikake salmon plate, which was equally as fresh and delicious. I would highly reccomend Fresh Catch. If you're not in Kaimuki, they're well worth the drive, just make sure to check their hours so that when you get there, they're open.

    (5)

  • Andy G.

    The Salmon Furikake (sp?) is a delicious calorie bomb, and their spiciest of pokes will certainly clear your sinuses. But really, this place is pretty friggin awesome. Only problem is their lack of on-site liquor license.

    (5)

  • Ikaika O.

    Furikake salmon plate is perfect every time. It's a pricy place to eat, with the plate being $10.99, but you get what you're paying for: value. Fish is becoming more expensive, so I'm fine paying the prices for the plates and poke for the quality.

    (5)

  • Sheena C.

    I hate to give this place a 2-star review, but I honestly cannot say it is "A-OK," or "Yay! I'm a fan." The first time we came here it was on a Sunday right before closing. I was kind of iffy because I figured it would be "leftover" fish, but it surprisingly wasn't as "sold out" as I thought. I sampled the salmon poke and saw that there was only a few pieces of salmon left and a whole bunch of sauce. I ordered a half pound and the guy assisting me told me he could make more. It was a nice offer and I was looking forward to it, but instead, he scraped the bottom of the metal container and dumped the leftover salmon into my half-pound container. Having the "leftover" poke wasn't really a problem; the problem was that my half pound of salmon poke consisted of 8 pieces of fish swimming (no pun intended) in sauce. Worst part is I had to pay for it--well, partly my fault because I didn't say anything. I sampled the spicy salmon and didn't like it--it tasted pretty much only like spicy mayo. Where's the fish? The SO liked it though, but then again, he loves mayonaise. Second time we came here it seemed like our quarter pound was only 4 cubes of fish--not what a usual quarter pound of poke looks like. Maybe they weigh the container...? On a lighter note, the SO is a fan of this place (again, he loves mayo) and their pasteles actually converted him into a pastele-eater. I say it's a little dry, but better than other pasteles I've had at restaurants/stores.

    (2)

  • Sajili B.

    OOOOOooohhhhh.... I went last Sunday on a bro-date with a homegirl. I've been wanting to eat Smoked Tako and Fireball Ahi all week now since I last went. The only downside was my homegirl's order of the spicy salmon was excess mayo. Some like it, I probably would with extra rice. Bench seating, small parking lot, and laid back people all chowing down. There will be follow up reviews because I will be back!

    (4)

  • Victoria R.

    AHI KATSU is delicious!! The restaurant in Kaneohe tends make theres a bit dry and gives small portions and long wait time just for one plate. Kaimuki restaurant is the best. Always fast and moist with very decent portions. I eat there at least once a week.

    (5)

  • Michael M.

    I had the FRESH -Ahi limu poke bowl. FRESH is all that it is. From the white onions to the limu. So ONO!! I was expecting to pay more, but was surprised as to how much I got. A value, when it comes to fresh ahi. That may change of course depending on demand. I cannot wait to go back and try more of their food.

    (4)

  • Nick B.

    Came here on a lunch break with my girlfriend since I was working in kaimuki and let me tell you I was not disappointed at all. I got the Lau-Lau plate one of the best I've had hands down also came with sides of potato salad and lomi salmon the salad was very good didn't try the lomi salmon

    (4)

  • Anna W.

    LOVE LOVE LOVE Fresh Catch! I was recommending this place even before Yelp was even around in Hawaii. I visit here every time I come back to the islands. They have the freshest tasting poke and so many selections!!! The FURIKAKE SALMON is my FAVORITE!!! The salmon is always perfectly cooked. Always moist and tender, never dry. It's topped with the right amount of some sort of mayo-ish cream type sauce and furikake all over the salmon and rice. If you're on O'ahu and you've never been here, then you need to recognize and get your butt here stat. DA GRINDZ SO ONO IT BROKE DA MOUTH! Taste: Excellent Ambiance: Average Worth Another Visit: Another visit? More like a thousand more visits!

    (5)

  • Kristen C.

    220/365 I finally made my way here on a thursday for some lunch. It was around prime lunch time so the place was fairly filled. Lucky for me, I arrived when there was no line but after ordering a line started forming. Their daily special was the fish tacos but I wanted to try something different so I went for their pastele plate for $9.25+tax. They had a choice of mild or spicy in which I got the spicy. The wait wasnt too long so that was nice. The plate comes with 2 scoops of rice and a small container of their kind of potato salad. The pastele was delicious with a good amount of pork pieces, however, I wish there was more olives. Their version of potato salad was good and creamy and I really enjoyed that. Overall, my plate was very delicious and satisfying. I'd definitely want to come back and try the furikake salmon and crab stuffed ahi.

    (4)

  • Lisa T.

    First of all, I still think the service at Fresh Catch is 5 stars. They are friendly, patient and helpful. The only attitude you'll get from them is the attitude of gratitude. Seriously. You can't beat the variety and freshness of their poke. Their Spicy Hawaiian Poke is original and delicious. So you must be asking yourself - why the downgrade?? Well, I'll tell you, and I hope that I explain it right, and still give the nice folks at Fresh Catch their due... See, My Man and I think that we were afflicted with the restaurant equivalent of first-date infatuation. Granted, it's been a while since either of us has been on a first date, but we remember that happy, glow-y feeling that is usually accompanied by a glass or three of wine; that 'wow, is she pretty/he handsome' thinking that leaves you gushing to your friends the next day, anticipating the next time you get together... That's how it was for us at Fresh Catch - their first impression was so great that we glossed over certain things, and were willing to turn a blind eye during the next few subsequent visits. But the past few times we've gone, we've slowly come to realize that we don't really care for their regular menu food that much! Now don't get me wrong, not everything is horrible, it's just not fabulous. My Man and I have tried quite a variety of their menu; maybe we just haven't found our 'jam' yet. But we are both seriously starting to doubt that we ever will. We will definitely return for their poke, but that's probably all. Sorry Fresh Catch, turns out that you're just not 'the one' for us. :(

    (3)

  • Jamie O.

    MUST HAVES: teri - furikake salmon & the smoke meat and onions *I personally don't care for raw salmon, but their salmon poke is MOPS! If you're ordering something other than poke that's already on display, be prepared to wait at least 10 minutes (or longer) for your food. Sometimes it can be a little of a hassle, when all I want is to run in, grab my food & leave. I've found that it's best just to call your order in 10-15 minutes prior to you getting there, even if you plan on eating in. During peak hours (mostly during lunch), I suggest calling your order in 20 minutes prior. Although they take a bit long to get your food out, the customer service is pretty good. The couple times I had to wait 20 minutes for my food, they gave me double my order! I was upset at first, but when I got a 2 for 1 deal, that made me happy & I kept going back :)

    (4)

  • Gary F.

    A-ok. Maybe i got the wrong thing. I got the Pastele plate and my patnah got the garlic shrimp. The pastele was an average one. nothing special and actually kind of bland to me. Is it just me? Anyway the shrimp was good. It was more like a mayo type sauce. Got the Shoyu poke and it was good. The soy beans were good to. I guess the big thing is this place is open late and it's got a good variety of fish. I will be back to taste the Salmon everyone is raving about. Cool location with a friendly atmosphere. The picnic benches in the restaurant were cool to share with other people. G

    (3)

  • Rachel M.

    A little pricey but GREAT customer service and BOMB food! Always worth it. Thank God I live in Kaimuki and this place is right in the area!

    (5)

  • Les Is More M.

    stopped in today on lunch break, and tried the steak plate. steak plate? at a fish market? yeah yeah, I know. I wanted to eat fish but the prices were insane! $11 for a lunch plate? to quote yelp, "Eek! Me thinks not". So the cheapest lunch on the menu was a steak plate for $7. and that's what I went with. parking was plentiful, place was reasonably clean and service was good -although I've been there before when it was way busier and the dropoff in service really isn't bad as the parking can be. portions were good and my green salad was fresh. it all seemed decent until I tasted the steak. easily, without question the SALTIEST steak I've EVER tasted. yuck!! holy crap, that was awful. and looking at the texture and appearance, it looks like it was simmered instead of grilled. there was absolutely no sear to the meat at all, and texture was a little rubbery. I can actually deal with it if it were pan fried/seared, but it was evident that it was cooked either on a warm - and NOT hot - grill or pan. Had I not taken the order to go, I definitely would have sent it back - it was that bad. Salty, salty, salty!!! now I know what you are thinking, maybe it's my fault for ordering steak from a fish market. Yes, I know it is like eating salad when you're at a buffet. but if they offer it, they should be able to serve a quality product. it is inexcusable to serve something that over-seasoned, as if the cook didn't taste it or something. I can't figure where they went wrong because I didn't see them prepare my order... but I will NEVER order that plate from fresh catch again!! *disclaimer: I realize market prices dictate lunch prices they offer... so I'm not saying that it is their fault for pricing themselves out of consideration. we all know what market price is for fresh tuna these days, so it is what it is. however, do I feel like I got a good value? NO. and at the end of the day, that's what yelp is for. hint to fresh catch: steak should be broiled over a searing-hot grill!

    (1)

  • Casey O.

    Got the spicy ahi shoyu poke...I seriously regret this decision. Was super slimy, like the fish was sitting out for way too long, and WAY too many pieces were black and gritty looking. I tried the poke here once before and it was pretty damn good, but after this last trip...won't be coming back any time soon, at least not for the poke. Might consider trying their seafood plates.

    (1)

  • Tamra P.

    Highly recommend this place if you love poke! I took a coworker from out of town here since she is absolutely obsessed with having poke when in Hawaii. We decided to follow Dev. C's advice and try everything. The crab stuffed ahi rolls were very yummy and filling. We also got a couple different kinds of poke which tasted very fresh and flavorful. They had a huge selection--even 'ake, something I would never order but it impressed me nonetheless. We shared a scrumptious red velvet cupcake for dessert. I loved the chocolate chips but my friend was more of a purist and didn't care for the chips as much. We both agreed the frosting was absolutely divine. Service was exceptionally good for a take out joint like this. I assume the guy working the register was probably the owner because he was extremely service oriented, friendly, knowledgeable, and quick. Seating is limited so come early and kapu a spot if you plan on eating in. This place gets CRANKIN at lunch! They had a huge variety of offerings; I can't wait to go back and sample other items!

    (4)

  • Linda M.

    Love this place! I got a pound of the Spicy Hawaiian Poke and the Lau Lau plate...again. There's so much great fish entrees but I always end up with the Lau Lau! I don't know why. Anyway, the Spicy Hawn was sooo ono. The limu and onions keeps it from getting too heavy from the mayo. As usual, the counter girls are always asking if you need help and are very friendly and efficient. As I was waiting for my Lau Lau plate, I noticed they also serve brown rice and wished I had seen the sign earlier. But it's like they read my mind, cuz lo and behold, my plate came with brown rice. Weird. Their brown rice wasn't that good though, too mushy. I like my brown rice to be much firmer. And like the last time, the Lomi lomi was watery and kinda bland. Weird for a seafood place that makes such great poke, that they can't make a decent Lomi. Oh well, no body's perfect I guess. They still get 5 stars though, because their customer service is so great!

    (5)

  • J B.

    Great selection of poke and friendly service, ordered 3lbs of shoyu poke and they whipped it up fresh during a rush while they were in the weeds.The place was packed at 2 in the afternoon and the female cashier was nice and friendly. Will be back often for poke and to try specials

    (4)

  • Lisa N.

    love their poke! (and i love that they let me try em all! this last time that i went the girl wasnt superrr friendly, and she moved really slow, but its ok; she still gave me some samples) havent had any rice plates or any sushi. but the poke is soo good.. i love the salmon. and the spicy ahi and spicy salmon. salivating just thinking about it! wish i was there now. -_-

    (5)

  • Beth I.

    The freshest fish and an awesome selection! I had the Spicy Hawaiian that so many others were raving about and it is THAT good! It's their spicy ahi decked out with ogo and both round and green onions! I had a poke bowl the other day with the wasabi ahi and the spicy Hawaiian and one scoop of rice. The boyfriend and I also shared a pastele which we both agreed was a little salty, but had delicious flavor and all the yummy ingredients that you expect. I could totally go there days in a row or try to eat my favorite furikake salmon, a pound of poke and a pastele in one sitting. That however sounds like a bad idea... Too much goodness is never a good thing. This place really is as good as we all say it is! PS I also saw that they sell marinated meat like steaks, teri chicken, and char siu chicken. That's so awesome to pick up before heading straight to the bbq!

    (5)

  • Amie B.

    My husband and I REALLY loved this place when they first opened. Loved the teri furukake salmon and the serving size was good for the price. On a whim one Friday night (it has been a long time since we ate here just because it isn't anywhere close to where we live) I decided to pick us up some dinner. It was still early...around 5pm and there was only one other person in the place when I walked in. The woman behind the counter was nice. They were already out of the Friday special Hawaiian Plate so I ordered the teri furukake salmon and the pastele plate. When we opened the containers at home...we were really disappointed. The salmon piece was so small and the pasteles were shriveled and extremely dry. I let my husband eat both plates because there wasn't enough on the salmon plate to fill him up (we used to share this plate and it would be plenty) and I made a PB&J sandwich. Maybe it was an off night for them...I am not sure. I was surprised that there was only 1 other person in the restaurant ordering on a Friday night ...and for the price of each of the plates (around $8) we were very disappointed. We don't have a lot of extra money to spend with a baby on the way but we like to support local businesses when we can. I will not be planning a return trip to Fresh Catch anytime soon. Sorry.

    (1)

  • Joel S.

    Unbelievably good spicy poke, lots of other good stuff, at reasonable prices. Basically a gourmet hole-in-the-wall. Definitely worth a visit, or five.

    (4)

  • Alison W.

    First stop after landing in Oahu. Parking was not an issue as there is a small adjacent lot. Stepped in and it's not much of a fancy place. There's a glass enclosure with about 15 different types of poke and then a few wooden picnic table type tables off to the side. You order/pay at the front and you are called by a number when the cooked food is ready. A small container of poke is about half a pound and about $8 or so. Not wanting to just have poke, we also tried the poke fried rice and the furikake fries. For the poke I think we had the limu ahi poke and the spicy shoyu poke, both of which I recommend. The limu ahi had bits of seaweed/kelpy stuff and raw onions in it. And though I'm not a huge fan of spicy, the shoyo had good flavor and wasn't overwhelmingly hot. Our other friend had the sashimi plate which included salmon and ahi. I tried a piece of the salmon and it tasted a bit fishy to me, not very fresh. I'd stick with the poke. The fried rice was a bit salty for me but the first few bites were good, maybe can't eat the whole plate. The cooked poke in it tasked like pork. The fries came straight out of the fryer so the first few fries were hot and awesome. Love me the furikake seasoning too. And it came with mayo (I think) just like how the Europeans eat it. Also Triple D approved so that's another plus.

    (4)

  • Angela P.

    I rounded it off but my actual stars I give is 3.8 :-) Fresh Catch has great tasting poke for my loving partner so we come here on occasion whenever we recycle. I usually get the lau lau (which is pretty tasty by my standards) and just other things I tried tasted fresh. The only turn off are the portion sizes for the plates but the quality seems to override that most of the time. I prefer their poke over Foodland, definitely. The service is friendly and the interior is nothing fancy. Gives you that raw, "I'm a fisherman" feeling. Parking is ample just watch out for lunch rush hour. Great place to eat. My experience is always consistent. I recommend this place just be aware of the smaller portions they give for the price.

    (4)

  • Unyong N.

    Smoked meat & onions for the hubs = yummy! Crab sanwich for me = not bad but never again. Kinda salty. But the choco chip red velvet cupcakes = awesome!!!!!

    (3)

  • Sara H.

    After driving past this place for years I finally stopped by! I was kinda disappointed because all the poke I had seemed a little salty and expensive. I think they might use the flavors to mask the taste of old fish... which is kinda ironic because they are called fresh catch. The menu was kinda confusing because what was posted on the board was slightly different than the menu by the cashier which I would have ordered off of had I known about the other menu. Besides the poke I also had the beef stew which had a lot of beef which is good but it was still too expensive for a lunch item. If I'm paying $15 for lunch I expect a lot better.

    (3)

  • Christopher O.

    This place is insane, best poke I have ever had hands down. Better than Kahuku Superette by a good margin. Fresh poke they make daily, non-frozen, out of this world. I am drooling on my keyboard as I type this review.

    (5)

  • Seth H.

    My review is only for their plate lunches, the fried ahi and ahi katsu plates, both of which were just okay, nothing special. The salad dressing was good though, actually dipped my fried ahi in it and thought it was good. I would recommend asking for the ahi katsu without the furikake and mayo drizzle, think I would have appreciated the taste of the fish a lot more. The prices are about right for a seafood plate lunch though.

    (3)

  • Anna D.

    Kimchee poke was a little salty for my taste and the poke bowl was gooey; however once you get past that goo it's actually pretty tasty. I also got the furikaki salmon that was completely covered wit h furikaki-which isn't a bad thing. This was delish. I love that the salmon is cooked just enough that's it's not in the least bit dry. Definitely worth the try

    (4)

  • Edward K.

    I came here on a whim and was blown away. And, I don't even like fish! --Food Ahi Katsu: Probably the best Ahi Katsu I've ever had. Hands down. The batter is crisp, the fish is fresh and the taste... it just melts in your mouth. That's it. I'm not saying another word. Just get it. --Service It's very local here. You order when your ready, you have a seat while they get your order ready. You pick up your food and either eat there or take it home. It tends to get crowded and since the GF lives close by, we took it to go. No hassle and they let you sample the poke while you wait. (Try them all, I did.) --Decor & Ambiance It feels like your buying fish out at the fish market. The poke is set up much like you see is at Foodland's or Safeway's fresh fish section but it's more fish market-y. The service is wearing t-shirts and shorts and address you like family. --Overall I was tempted to come back and get more food after I was done eating. I think that says enough about the food. The service is what you would expect from any plate lunch place, friendly but quick. The place looks like it could be overlooked from the outside but don't let that fool you. It's good here. (That's should be there slogan.)

    (4)

  • Alex G.

    Ho yup. Spicy ahi shoyu poke bowl, da best kine grindz brah. Da fish stay fresh all da time and dere's so many choices. I also tried da ahi limu cuz, da buggah stay broke' da mout. Brah why is it dat Kaimuki get all da good spots? Makes me J brah. Next time ahh, I gon' try da kim chee shimp. Chee hoooo. No, but in all seriousness, this place is beastly. You can get poke bowls or plate lunches and I'm sure they're all great, except for the fried poke plate. My friend said it was just alright, tasted more like chicken. Grab a plate to go with a bambucha primo beer and you're ready to go. AAUUURRRYYYYTTTEEEEE!!!!!

    (5)

  • Carol B.

    Furikake salmon poke, Ahi Katsu plate...nuff said! Okay, I'll elaborate... We had a company potluck one day and someone from another department brought in several types of poke. I tried the furikake salmon poke and was HOOKED. Now, every time I walk in, they grab a container and know what I'm going to order before I even order it - (furikake salmon poke). Do I go there that often??? However, I went out of my comfort zone one day and tried the ahi katsu...wow...it's very moist and melts in the mouth and the portion is humongous. It makes for three meals for me. The sauce over the ahi (which they sell in the store) is awesome and complements the fish well. The staff is great, Alan, Estefan and "Aunty". One day I had my dogs in my truck and they offered to bring my order out to me when I went to sit in my truck with them while waiting. THAT is service! They even let you sample something before you decide to buy it. My next trip I'll try the fried chicken and the fried rice (with a side of salmon poke, of course!)

    (5)

  • Nico L.

    I'm a travel study student from UCLA, and over the summer I was here almost everyday! Can't say I know all that there is about poke, but I will say that fresh catch was almost always on my mind around 12:30 for lunch. Fresh catch poke is simple and done right. Just choose your poke and how ever many scoops of rice, and you're all set. I like to order the ahi tuna or the spicy salmon - definitely delicious safe bets but pretty much anything you order there will taste amazing. Go deep and try the entire poke spectrum! if you're feeling extra adventurous, you need to try the poke fried rice. you will not be disappointed. professor: "hey nico, that's a gnarly bowl of poke you got there, where'd you get it? me: "from the Gods..."

    (4)

  • darrin k.

    My friend and I stopped in for lunch this past Monday expecting an awesome meal. We were both very disappointed with our experience. My friend ordered the seared ahi salad ($10.99) and the ahi appeared gray in color (not very appetizing looking). My friend skipped eating his lunch for fear of getting sick. I ordered the furikaki salmon ($10.99?) and was underwhelmed by the portion and preparation of the fish. I also ordered some spicy ahi poki ($ 13.00) to share and the poki had way too much mayo in it. Don't get me wrong I love mayo on everything but it was overpowering in this case. I don't believe I'll be back after dropping $ 30+ dollars for a lunch for two. Wish I could leave a better review.

    (1)

  • Leonard L.

    I happened to be in the Kaimuki area a couple of weeks ago for work and having some time to kill, I looked up nearby restaurants on my phone. Fresh Catch was a block away and although I'd heard about it before, I never had to opportunity to stop in. That was about to change. I walked in and looked at the menu hanging behind the counter. I was greeted by the female employee behind the counter within 5 seconds which made me feel welcome (a big plus in my book.) I told her that it was my first time and she proceeded to tell me about their 2 most popular plates. I opted for the ahi katsu. Now I know why it's so popular. All I can say is "wow." The generous portion of fish was perfectly cooked...crispy breading on the outside, juicy on the inside. The sauce that accompanied it was awesome. Flavorful but not overpowering, it complemented the fish quite nicely. If the fish wasn't as hot (temperature wise) as it was, I would've finished off the plate quicker. Bottom line is I will definitely be returning to Fresh Catch the first chance I get. Do yourself a favor and get down there to eat. Your taste buds can thank me later.

    (5)

  • John K.

    This is a good place to go on a lunch break. Great for little get togethers and parties. They have a good variety of different types of poke. They have poke bowls and i really like the spicy hawaiian, if your not a spicy type of person you also can get the shoyu ahi poke.

    (4)

  • Samuel G.

    One of the best poke restaurants on the island! Conveniently located right across the street from Chaminade University. This place has an amazing spread and great quality. Affordable too!

    (5)

  • Joshua C.

    This is the beginning of the best time of year. September means fall is coming, and FOOTBALL season is starting. I'm even more addicted to football then food, seriously. What better way to kickoff this great season then with what may be the ultimate one stop tail gate food shop. Fresh Catch brings back some old Hawaii flavors to the new restaurant scene. This is another of those places I wish I'd discovered earlier (only two more weeks til we move to PDX). Of course had I come much earlier this still would have been the Pizza Hut I grew up with...what an improvement this is. I liked this place enough that I first stopped in Thursday and had already returned by Saturday (this says a lot cause I don't live anywhere near here). Reno (the chef/co-owner), Mahea (his wife), and the friendly crew here prepare some great local food. A deep and diverse spread of pokes, plate lunches, and even marinated ready to grill meats. The Shoyu Salmon Poke, Smoked Tako, Wasabi Tako (my favorite), and Fireball Ahi are all delicious. My personal preference would be to have less sauce and sweetness for the Shoyu Ahi and Shoyu Salmon Poke. Need something to throw on the BBQ? There's chop steak, char siu chicken, and more. Need a BBQ? They even have those (mini grills), coals, and lighters. On my list to try is their Hawaiian Plate, Pipikaula, Pasteles, Banana Bread, and Cup Cakes. With recent reviews on TV and in the paper (see links below), Fresh Catch is off to a great start. Football Fanatic or not it's worth checking out. With it's varied selection of local classics, Fresh Catch is the kind of only in Hawaii place that I hope thrives for years to come. Poke. Grilled Meats. And FOOTBALL. This is the best time of the year indeed. Go Warriors! Go Niners! (Yes, I know they suck) khon2.com/news/morning/2… starbulletin.com/2008/08…

    (3)

  • David R.

    I am a mainlander, so rarely get to eat poke (so what do I know?). The wasabi ahi was truly amazing, could have eaten a pound of it myself, easy! Rest of the plate (lau lau, kahlua pork, etc.) was all tasty, too. Will definitely make another stop here before we leave the island!

    (4)

  • Sam H.

    I go to hawaii... with missions... one of them since going there yearly 3 years ago is to satisfy my stomach and tongue's desire for POKE!!! I need to POKE...??? (lol) And I once again thank Becky T... for an awesome recommendation. Poke here litterarly feels like it's a fresh catch of the day.... SOo chunky... so big... so juicy... so mouth watery awesome that you want more (that's what she kinda said) This place is soo awesome the people in front of us got like several pounds of it for their wedding party they were having that day. For this wallet and mouth??? just lunch... that is after just having downed half a dozen Malasadas. Go... eat.. you won't be dissappointed.

    (5)

  • Jon M.

    I went here for the first time last weekend and loved it. It's a seafood market style. All kinds of poke and plates. I've only been once but I got the ahi poke fried rice. I wasn't really sure what to expect, fried rice with poke on top? Or cooked in with the fried rice? It was the latter though, and surprisingly good! I ate the whole thing pretty quickly. The only thing was there were no seats and a bit of a line. It's rather small inside so finding a seat seems like a problem on a packed day. So I took it with me and ate elsewhere. But if you have someone to order and a partner to snake some seats when they become available, then you should be able to find some no problem. Seating is indoors only it looked like, even though the seating is picnic table style. So bench seating. And a couple of the tables are end to end so you could be sharing a table with another group if limited seating. Price was more than reasonable. Ahi fried rice was about $5 and it was $1 and change for a soda. So i spent $6 for a meal and it was so delicious I felt like I got a great deal. I'll most certainly be back and would recommend Fresh Catch to anyone looking for a cheap, chill, delicious meal.

    (4)

  • Ashley C.

    One of my first stops every time I come to Oahu. It's not a white linen type of place...it's rustic, you sit on picnic style tables but the food is pretty good. You place your order at the counter, grab your drink and have a seat until they call your order up! They've got quite a variety of seafood choices and a pretty good selection of poke. I'm a fan of the plate lunches. Really good beef stew and ox tail. The place can get crowded and there's always people coming in to order take out. That's usually a good sign as the food you know is always fresh and turns over faster. The prices are reasonable and you do get quite a bit of food for the value.

    (4)

  • Chad K.

    After a day of running errands which turned out to be basically running in place, I finally had a chance to visit Fresh Catch and have a bite. I was a bit confused as how I was to order my food, the menu is not very detailed and there is no indication as how you order your food. I opted for the spicy ahi bowl, basically you tell the server to stop or add more of the spicy ahi, similar to that of the "pepper guy" who cracks fresh pepper onto your salad at some restaurants and you pay by the weight of the bowl. The spicy ahi was definitely fresh and a bit more creamy than Im used to but the creaminess wasnt a problem. Due to the fact that the poke is kept in the same refrigerator as the smoked meats there was a bit of a smoked flavor throughout the spicy ahi which I didnt really care for. My large diet coke which I served myself from the soda fountain was flat, a huge disappointment as I was driving home 7-11 here I come. They did have many other local dishes that Im interested in trying so I'll definitely be back some other weekend.

    (3)

  • J h.

    I used to eat here a lot but the quality got worse and worse especially with their plate lunches. I guess it's ok if you want just poke but there's better places to go. They use way too much mayo.

    (2)

  • Evan N.

    Awesome poke!! Tried about four or five samples before getting the Spicy Hawaiian, Aku Lipoa, and Ahi Limu. All three were fresh as can be but if I had to choose one, it would be the Spicy Hawaiian but only by a touch. Ahi poke here runs about $10-13 a pound. You can get the previously frozen junk for about half that but if you can afford it, you gotta get the fresh stuff. A world of difference IMO. They have a pretty wide variety of pokes including Pipikaula, Tako, raw crab, etc. If you want something cooked they have other types of seafood prepared furikake, katsu, and other styles. I just stopped by here since it seemed like they would have poke and I was pleasantly surprised. I going come back here for sure cuz!

    (5)

  • Avy R.

    I love this place! What a pleasant surprise! :D My friend and I were in search of some fresh poke bowl, we drove by this place and was immediately drawn by their unique blue exterior design. We had a good feeling about this place and decided to give it a try.... And it didn't disappoint! It was surprisingly clean and spacious inside! The staffs were very friendly, the tables were wiped clean. They let us sample the fish, which was nice! My friend ended up getting the spicy salmon bowl, and I got the spicy hawaiian poke and some other poke (I forgot the name :P). It was so yummy! And it was CHEAP! I think mine was $4.50 and my friend's were about the same. We got some drinks there too. so the total for both of us with drinks was about $13! They are opening up one in Kaneohe very soon too! yay! I am so excited! So glad I found you, Fresh Catch! :] See you again very soon!

    (5)

  • Doug F.

    Just discovered this local joint. Went for lunch on a Wednesday and loved it. I had the Wednesday special: Crab stuffed ahi The wife had Ahi Katsu, and we split a side of fries. Both fish were encrusted with panko crumbs and fried to perfection. The quality of the fish is also above par. Both plates came with brown rice, furikake flakes, and a yummy mayo based dipping sauce. The fries were great, again cooked just right: crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. We will definitely return. I may come back, as well, to pick up some marinated meat to barbecue from the deli counter.

    (4)

  • Lu S.

    I'm a poke lover and I've tried many poke places in Hawaii. I think the shoyu salmon poke at Fresh Catch is by far my favorite. Other than the flavoring, I also love that I can order it with no onion. Also the people there are super sweet!

    (5)

  • Jenny C.

    We came here on a whim today for lunch. I already had some lunch at work so I got some of their Fireball Ahi to try. I asked the counter person, so is this like...a spicy spicy ahi? Yes, that's how I asked it. And he said yes so I was game. I love spicy food. My coworker got the ahi poke fried rice and tried some of their edamame. She told me that the poke fried rice was great and the portion size just right. The fried rice is about $4.99 and they serve it up in a mini sized plate lunch box. She also liked the edamame - mentioned it was more on the spicy side but enjoyed it. Fireball Ahi - Good stuff. Definitely spicier than all the spicy ahi I've had - but nothing unbearable. Well let me say this - I ate it with starch so it was pretty good. Then when I ate it alone later - well I could feel the spice. All in all - good place close to work. I definitely wouldn't mind checking out that crab stuff ahi everyone is talking about. It felt a bit disorganized while I was there - but it looked like I was the only one not given a number so maybe they are organized. I was wondering how they managed all their customers...haha

    (4)

  • Nancy V.

    Omg! I am most sad that I have been in Honolulu for four days and only have three more days to eat here! I love sashimi. This is better than sashimi because of the sauce fresh catch uses. I was confused at first on how to order because the prices are listed by pound. I did not want a pound of ahi! But what you do is order poke plate, tell the awesome lady cashier what poke you want and how much and they weigh each poke...my average plate with two poke and rice is $10-$15. Such an awesome deal when you consider how much sashimi would cost in a sushi restaurant. Plus you can sample- the staff is so chill and let us sample whatever we wanted. I love this place! I am eating here every day until I go back to wisconsin.

    (5)

  • Erika R.

    Good local kine friendly service, the bestest ever spicy ahi that I've ever had... a.k.a "Fireball Ahi"!!!! Other good menu items: shoyu ahi poke, salmon poke, furikake ahi poke. Pasteles were not bad, Hawaiian plate very good. They also sell bottled sauces that they make themselves. And did I mention, FIREBALL AHI?! Yum!!!

    (4)

  • Manda S.

    I've fallen in love with this place. Seriously. I've been here multiple times and I'm not ashamed to say that the only thing I've ever had is the ahi katsu. I know I should try other things but its so good, I totally don't mind eating the same thing over and over again. (Okay, maybe I tried a little bit of a friend's furikake salmon. It was super tasty too.) But anyway, the ahi katsu is served over a small bed of lettuce (instead of cabbage like chicken katsu) with two scoops of rice. They drizzle some sort of sauce (I think its the chef's specialty sauce, and I think you can buy it!) over the fish with just a pinch of furikake and omg, it's so good. It is fried but it's not thick, heavy, and greasy, I'd say its pretty light. THE FISH IS SO MOIST. Of course, besides their tasty plate lunches, they have all sorts of poke and they have marinated meats for BBQ. And conveniently, they have a whole fridge section full of drinks and beer. It kinda reminds me of a grocery store! Mmm, I'd say its not a "cheap" plate lunch place but I think its worth it (Good food + local business!) My boyfriend and I split the ahi katsu and we are pretty content (in terms of feeling full) afterwards. The people who work there are sweet and you can even recycle your cans and bottles in their parking lot for lunch money, haha.

    (5)

  • Asako O.

    Another great find for awesome seafood at a superb price and rated highly with 5 stars is Fresh Catch. Recommend the furikake salmon (choice of brown or white rice) drizzled with their special sauce as the salmon is very moist and tasty along with their furikake french fries. They have a wide variety of poke to choose from - spicy coconut tako was very good. Definitely will be back to try their smoke meat with onions and ahi katsu plate.

    (5)

  • Jonn D.

    Rating: 4/5 Date(s) visited: 12/09/2010, once before this. Food: 4/5 Drinks: 3/5 Service: 4/5 Atmosphere: 3/5 Price: 3/5 Parking: 3/5 If you're craving for some good local grinds, this is the place. Great local people service great local food. I will definitely be back. Food: The Best "Pasteles" I've had on Oahu. Drinks: They sell beer here, so it's perfect if you're going to eat some po'ke. Service: Friendly. They'll even let you sample the different items they have if you're curious. Atmosphere: Seating is on pick nick tables, so it's good for groups of 8 or 10. Price: Just right. Parking: They have their own lot. Nothing to worry about.

    (4)

  • Barry A.

    Good poke'. Bonus for having family that knows people here. Not because we're looking for the deals. Because when one comes from afar to return home, it always feels good to roll up in happy spots, see happy faces, and eat happy food. Everyone I know that has tried their salmon poke' loves it. Personally, a 'lil too sweet for this guy.

    (4)

  • Daniel B.

    This time around... make that 4.5 :) How can you miss the former Pizza Hut-turned-Blue Fish Restaurant with a Recycling Center outside on Waialae Avenue?! This combination of the two is a head-scratcher sometimes but I must say, when it comes to poke, meats, fish, and plate lunches, these guys know their craft. I've been coming to Fresh Catch since they've opened... and when I was still roaming around the campus of the University of Hawaii at Manoa... I can always count on a great experience and awesome plate lunch coming here. On this day, I had just picked up a friend flying home from Maui... a tad bit hungry, I tried to think about a good place to eat... Fresh Catch came to mind--it's on our list of places to eat. When we walked in, unbeknownst to us (not realizing really), it was almost closing time. We got our order in, though they were apologetic that they only had brown rice (maybe it was a sign for me to eat healthy? -- i said that's fine). I ordered a Furikake Ahi and my friend Emily ordered the Crab Sandwich. Both dishes were out in a few minutes... about to sit down, we decided that maybe since they were closing we should find a park instead and have a picnic. On our way out, one of the employees stopped us and handed us a box of their banana cupcakes which was a really nice gesture (+0.5 Star). The food... ono, large portions and reasonably priced. The clam chowder on the other hand, 'twas a bit thicker than I expected, but decent. The cupcakes though, oh if I weren't full... I would've eaten half the box -- there were six!

    (4)

  • Sungeun P.

    It was my first visit to the Fresh Catch. My hubby insisted that we have to go there for wednesday special. For those of you wondering about the wednesday special, it's deep fried Ahi stuffed with Crab meat. I got the fish and chips and 1/4lb spicy Ahi poke. I have to be honest that I LOVED the deep fried ahi + stuffed crab meat. it was HOT and SUPER delicious. The fish and chips were quite delicious as well. The Spicy tuna is absolutely worth every penny. It is 13.99/ lb and more costly compared to some places but I thought it was amazing. I really should've gotten Poke bowl with that but oh well.. NEXT TIME =) Right after we sat down there was a massive line of ppl trying to get lunch so I recommend going a bit early or little past the lunch rush. But I'm telling you, it's well worth the wait. Oh and by the way, you can purchase your beer inside as well =) Huge plus.

    (5)

  • Angel L.

    This place was THE BOMB!!! We were referred here by our valet and he said it was a locals place and that its really good. This place was so good! Their fish & fries was amazing. My son, who is so damn picky, loved the fish and asked for it a few times when we were there. The best thing about the food was, for the quality you are getting the price is good. But the food is amazing, we wish there was a Fresh Catch here in Southern California!

    (5)

  • Elle M.

    Absolutely my favorite place to grab lunch! Their laulau is fabulous- Exceptional because they cook the laulau to where the leaves retain a perfectly pleasing oh-so-slightly toothsome quality. The pork inside is delightfully ono and tender. And grab some dried aku to go to have with a cold beer later. Hana hou! I would certainly go back again and again!!

    (4)

  • Vincent Q.

    There's something about the smell of furikake over hot fish and rice which makes me salivate. I was feeling moody and ended up in my old stomping grounds--Kaimuki area--and I automatically set my sights on Fresh Catch. Things have changed since I last went a year ago, I even think there are more poke choices than last time! Today, I settled down with the Special of Wednesday--Crab Stuffed Ahi--and let's just say my face fell off! Crab Stuffed Ahi- 5-stars- This dish is a piece of ahi wrapped around a creamy, delicious mayonnaise-rich-type of crab filling you might expect in a California roll. This is further wrapped with sheet nori (seaweed), and then breaded nice and thick. Oh, and then there is some of that rich, creamy sweet sauce (I think it's bottled and sold), it's like liquid delight. Oh, and don't forget the spray of furikake applied on top of everything. This only comes with two scoops of rice. It's so rich and delicious, I need more than two scoops of rice! The flavors and aromas emanating from this dish are overwhelming. First, you bite into the crunch of the breading. Then, you break through the nori, which sometimes fights--it doesn't want to let go of it's precious contents. Then the ahi, cooked beautifully, yet still moist and with the perfect flavor of not too fishy, not too plain. The crab stuffing seems to be a very even balance between cream and crab, and nothing else--just pure and simple deliciousness. This dish is so rich and sizable, I could take two meals to eat it--and $6 per serving isn't that bad at all! This dish, total, only hits your pocket for about $11.50 (plus tax). Atmosphere- Thankfully, they moved those ice boxes away from the tables, so the gusts of cold air are gone. Now they have room for even more seats--which were totally packed for lunch, believe me. The parking lot is also small, but when there are no more seats, the traffic seems to come and go as fast as they can make the plates! Service- Again, cheerful, family-oriented staff. They called the main cashier 'Aunty'. It is again always important when you can tell people like working there. Well, actually, I think the staff hasn't changed too much since the last time either. Conclusion- Still a great place to stop by for some poke and local seafood dishes. Still a little rich for me, but they automatically ask if you want brown rice with your order, too. So that's a step in the right direction, right? You gotta go, you gotta try, and you gotta see the different wants they can prepare some of your old and hopefully new favorite dishes!

    (5)

  • Eddie P.

    I am only rating the plate lunches that I had. We ordered the Furikake salmon and the Ahi Katsu. Each plate was about $10.50. Just so ONO. The quality of the fish was exceptional for a plate lunch place. It was clearly a restaurant quality experience. Apparently, the owner went to culinary school. I sampled their poke. It was also quite good. The counter helper was very nice and kept giving me samples. I had to stop her or else I would have spoiled my appetite. Pricing seemed very reasonable compared to Costco. About $13/lb. Overall, a great find for me. If you want something better then a standard plate lunch, try this place. A little bit healthier and certainly more tasty.

    (5)

  • K T.

    So far I have been to Fresh Catch about 7 times. I always go, thinking I just wanna get a poke bowl for lunch, but 5 out the 7 times, I ended getting the Furikake Ahi Katsu. Why?? Cause it's so dang good! Perfect is actually the right word for it. You get two nice sized ahi steaks, battered and fried to perfection (seriously, perfect every time. I don't know how they do it) and then drizzled with a tasty aioli and covered with furikake. YUM! Also had the Ahi Fried rice - WINNER! And, of course, poke bowls. My fave Fresh Catch poke is the spicy ahi. The fireball ahi is a little too "tobasco-y". The smoked tako poke is the best I've ever had. I still have a lot to try and I'm looking forward to it!

    (4)

  • Jerry L.

    Finally had a chance to try the food here. I'd been hearing so many good things about this place. I ordered the ahi katsu and the crab stuffed ahi. I should have checked my orders before leaving. I ended up getting the fried crab stuffed ahi roll. Which was the special of the day and luckily the same price as the crab stuffed ahi. You definitely get a lot of food for the $10+ plates. But I wasn't that impressed by the taste. The ahi katsu lacked seasoning. Just a little bit a salt would have helped. The mayo sauce that was served was the same for both the katsu and ahi roll. It was sweet with no other flavor. If the mayo was spicy, salty, or tart it would of helped cut through the sweet and fattiness of the mayo. I ended up adding shoyu and sambal to the mayo and ended up enjoying the plates. Overall meh its ok. Not really good and not bad.

    (3)

  • JB C.

    Great food on my first trip here. Smoked meat plate is solid, but might be more useful to be smoker than this sweet. Tried the fireball poke ~ it looked so mayonnaise-y sitting there that I had my doubts. But then, wow! Can't wait to go back and slowly savor my way thru the menu.

    (4)

  • Kelly G.

    I picked up my son from school today and he wanted to go to Fresh Catch .... cant believe they have been open for 2 years and we had not been in till today - the owner thought it was funny too since I am at Saint Louis School twice a day !! He and the people behind the counter were all super friendly and totally embodied the ALOHA spirit !!! Anyway they had about 12 specials of the day listed on the board.... we tried the Ahi Katsu and the Fish & Chip plates plus a side of spicy salmon poke and a red velvet cupcake. Everything was good and it had a cute atmosphere like a indoor boat dock ...... It was crowded with people waiting for their orders and it does take a while .... I will call in a order next time as my toddler was wiggling all over the place !!! Like the others yelpers noted their is a liquor area, marinated meats, and lots of " to go" packed items .... the soda fountain drinks are refillable so a better bet if your dining in. Anyway my son was in heaven with a lot of the sauces having a mayonaise base !! me not so much - I will do a sauce on the side next time now that I know. For two people it was $25.

    (4)

  • Mikayla M.

    ymmmmmy! Fresh Catch is so ono! I went 3-4 times a week before i moved back to CA. They have a huge menu, the staff is great, the poke is always fresh! Here are a list of some of my favs: Ahi Katsu Crab Stuffed Ahi Roll [i could literally eat this everyday!] Spicy Hawaiian Poke Teri Furikake Salmon Shoyu Poke Spicy Tako Dry Aku Check em out if you haven't yet, I promise you'll fall in love!

    (5)

  • Austen I.

    This place serves up food that is meant to be eaten with a beer. I've tried the several types of poke, ahi katsu, and the chop steak and they all had a healthy amount of salt that needs to be squelched with a delicious cold beer. The portions are large and well worth the seemingly high price tag. The Ahi Katsu was $10.95, but was filling and I ended up with left overs. The mayo sauce + furikake on the katsu was just awesome. I really liked the idea of a poke bowl, especially since the poke is fresh and tasty. You get rice and any poke that they have that day. Just keep in mind that fresh, tasty poke is going to cost you a bit more than your run-of-the-mill supermarket grade poke. They even serve brown rice! Plus points for that. If you have a hankering for poke, Fresh Catch would be near or at the top of my list.

    (4)

  • Kevin S.

    Fresh Catch was excellent and I would definitely recommend people adding it to their culinary tours of Hawaii (which should include ono ono hawaiian food) as the poke here is as fresh as it gets. On top of that they had an excellent furikake salmon that was - as the locals say - broke da mouth good. That said, this place is a total hole in the wall that's not really a restaurant as most folks get food to go due to limited seating. Regardless, though I totally recommend folks come on in grab some poke bowls and enjoy some of the best things about the islands.

    (5)

  • Bob M.

    I've been driving by this spot for a Loooong time! I finally made the turn into the parking lot today and was not disappointed. We ordered three dishes: Fish Tacos (special for the day), seared ahi and some wasabi poke. Everything was Extremely FRESH and delicious. The perfect stop when you've had one too many W & M burgers recently.

    (5)

  • Darin Y.

    The food here is quite good and the selection of poke is large. I have eaten here three times and my favorite has been the furikake salmon. I really enjoyed the flavor and the texture of the fish. My friend recently had the oxtail soup and he said it was fair. I have tried the poke a couple of times and both times have been delicious. A friend once had the red velvet cupcakes and she mentioned that it was a bit too sweet. The ambiance is extremely casual with benches for seating. I guess that some people would like that from a local, olate lunch place. I like that there is ample parking. Overall, I am completely satisfied and will return.

    (3)

  • Angela C.

    Great Pokes! More than 20 different poke selections. I recommend the SPICY HAWAIIAN and the SMOKED TAKO (Octopus). Informal dining area, great place to get together with friends.

    (5)

  • Michael B.

    Guy Fieri certainly picked well when he visited Fresh Catch. We had lunch here on our first day on O'ahu and we were not disappointed. My wife had a steak special and I had the Furikake Salmon. The place is off the tourist beat, had mostly locals there, has zero ambiance but, oh my, is the food good! This was easily the most delicious food we had on O'ahu.

    (5)

  • Larry B.

    Finally made it to Fresh Catch for lunch today. What can I say, other than it lives up to its name of Fresh! It sounds strange, but my Spicy Ahi standard is the China Town Safeway. The Hawaiian guy over there told me a story about how Safeway was the first ever to sell Spicy Ahi, and it was some local woman that won the prize in a Poki competition they got the recipe from, and that's why they always take a lot of pride and make sure that their Spicy Ahi is fresh daily. Getting back to Fresh Catch, their spicy ahi is a cut above this. As Bourdain would say, "walk across broken glass good." The perfect balance of fluffy whipped mayo, tobiko, and nicely sized cubes of red fish. No matter what, this is something that you can't get nor should you try and make at home. You have to come here. The plate and the place it's self is no frills, $1 for a couple of scoops of rice white or brown, and charge per pound for what ever poki choice you want. A liquor store cooler lines the far left wall with different 6 packs for sale and 3 picnic benches for cafeteria style dining are on the wall closest to the door as you enter. I opted for Spicy Ahi, Spicy Ahi Dynamite (even spicier), and a small helping of top shell clam poke covered in Korean sauce. My friend had the Salmon poke, their creamy smoked tako, and some pipikaula poke served in a teriyaki, begging you to drink a beer sauce. Bummer we had diet coke; no drinking on company time. Secret...everyone in the know comes here during lunch. We ran into local celebrity Tiny Tadani picking up some poki and plate lunch. My friend knows him and he sent a couple of red velvet cup cakes our way, they were delicious. Thanks Tiny! By the time we got up to leave, the place was starting to fill with the likes of surfers just done with their mid morning session at Diamond Head, construction workers, college kids from UH and Chaminade, and guys like me and my friend in Tommy Bahama and work slacks. That being said, if you are lucky enough to catch this place open on a weekend, I suggest going in, grabbing a six from the freezer, and with one of your best friends, chowing down over a beer and some seafood that was probably swimming off of the Molokai coast a couple days earlier. I don't say this that often but for $15 a plate, 5 stars hands down!

    (5)

  • Alexander H.

    OMG... I still have a soft spot for their salmon poke. If only they had this in SF... =(

    (5)

  • Madonna P.

    The best furikake salmon is made here!

    (4)

  • Doris D.

    Spicy ahi poke is SO good!

    (5)

  • Thomas M.

    This review is for the Fireball Ahi Poke. Oh Fireball ahi, why do you rule so much? Perfectly spicy, flavorful and fresh! This is by far the best interpretation of spicy tuna poke I've had.

    (4)

  • eshwar k.

    i eat poke once a week, and sushi once a week. maybe more some weeks. eventually i am either going to glow in the dark, die, or develop super powers. so let me say you can trust me when i give fresh catch my highest endorsement. when you eat a lot of raw fish, you have to look for high quality fish. then it's all about the preparation. the pokes here are really amazing. i ate about a pound of poke, PLUS the rice the first time i ate here. it was that good. i had three different kinds, all tuna. they were all equally great. the tuesday ahi special is really excellent FYI.

    (5)

  • Jasmine M.

    The poke is not as good as Ono Seafood's. The poke here sit out all day versus made fresh when ordered. When I was there in the evening, the poke sauce became diluted and the flavor is also mild for my liking. I also tried the Ahi/ Seafood Casserole and the Fried Ahi dish and they were decent, nothing to brag about. Keep on eating, diners!

    (3)

  • May L.

    Not a big fan of their poke or furikake salmon, but their lau lau is sooooo ono!!!!

    (4)

  • Caleb R.

    This place is awesome. There selection is extensive and delicious. The fish they use is always super fresh and they use really good cuts of Ahi. The poke bowl is a bit pricey but they give you so much it can easily make for two meals. I was pleasantly surprised by the spicy coconut taco. The wasabi ahi was also really tasty. The salmon poke was really good and not something I had seen anywhere else (usually you can only find lomi lomi salmon). I sampled the fireball ahi and it was really tasty, though I am not a huge fan of the mayonnaise base places use for spicy sauce. Seeing as its right accross the street from my apartment, I will deff be back often

    (4)

  • CJ C.

    The poke here is amazing. It's pricey, but worth it. My personal faves are the salmon poke (sweet sauce with a teri-furukake flavor) and the smoked tako poke. These are far beyond your run of the mill poke that you pick up at the market. This is the place for out of the ordinary, super fresh poke. I've had the Hawaiian plate plate lunch. That was just OK, hence the 4 versus 5 stars. But as far as poke is concerned, I am a super fan!

    (4)

  • Jorge H.

    Cleanest poke shop I've been to yet. The stuffed ahi roll is onoliscious. Counter lady was very accommodating and offered to let me taste their various pokes, some I have only seen here. Gotta try their fried ahi belly next. Oh yeah!

    (5)

  • raechelle v.

    Oh Lord, what happened? The Special Fries is still a winner, but the Steak Plate? It was so darn awful! I was so shocked as this place could do no wrong in my eyes! The meat didn't have that same sweet, marinated taste. It was so bland. And the worst part! The meat was so darn hard! I think they used the tendon part of the cow...I don't know. It was so hard to chew....my husband's fork broke when he tried to bight into it. I had to throw away the rest of the meat. It was that terrible. My heart broke......so sad to see such good eating places go down the tubes. Fresh Catch, please, please, redeem yourself!

    (1)

  • Crystal B.

    I haven't actually tried the poke here yet, because every time I go I can't bring myself to stray from the Ahi Katsu. It's that good. Coated in some kind of sauce, like an aioli, then dusted in furikake. The Ahi is fresh, and they definitely don't skimp on portion size. The service is always quick and friendly, and when we've ordered takeout over the phone they ask when we'll be in and time it so the food is fresh and still hot. Love it.

    (5)

  • Lillian C.

    Great local place with friendly staff. Huge selection of fresh poke. Good furikake salmon and salmon bone plate. Reasonable prices. Wish we had found it sooner. Not a place to miss!

    (4)

  • Rose L.

    OMG! where do I start?! first of all the service is awesome! they're super friendly and very "local" :) Reno (the cook/owner) is the best! he always takes the time to find out how you're liking the food ... offers poke samples (he offered us so much once that we got FULL!) ... explains the menu, etc. I gotta say that all the poke is delicious ... they even make their own taegu (it's just like candy)! our favorite though is the spicy smoked tako poke - SOOOOOOOOOOOO good! they cater and have an assortment of plate lunches and daily specials. our favorites are the FURIKAKE SALMON (ugh! it's to die for!) and the STUFFED AHI ROLL (so moist!) ... they also sell chocolate chip red velvet cupcakes! who would have thought? :) you can even buy alcohol there which is a nice plus. we live near by so we're able to eat there once a week - lucky us! :)

    (5)

  • Jannet L.

    First major plus is that I can walk there. Second is that the people who work there are so nice. Third is their delicious poke. I had ahi shoyu today and it was yummy. Also had their kalbi plate for 8.50 (yes I eat a lot of kalbi) and it was okay. Pretty dumb of me since it's a seafood place but I couldn't resist. I think I'll stick to the seafood. Last time I got spicy salmon - was okay. Will try tako next time.

    (4)

  • Tuku L.

    Staff is very friendly, everything here is ono! Spicy Coconut tako is one of my faves, they always have fresh sashimi, & dried aku is always just right, not chewy like a lot of the other places...def a must go whether your a visitor or a local.

    (5)

  • Forest F.

    This place just keeps getting better... Fried Moi on the menu today, but more importantly they have Hawaiian Chili Pepper for sale. I bought a half pound for only $6... Its hard to find Hawaiian Chili Pepper, and those buggahs are HOT!!!

    (5)

  • TK D.

    I love this place mainly because its one of the few places (since Farmers Market on Ward closed) that I can find that sells ake. The ake so far (I went 4 times) has been great, not the best but very very good. I tried the shoyu poke and although a bit thick its not too bad as well. The service is fast everyone is nice but the poke price is a little higher then other places that I've seen.

    (4)

  • Alexis N.

    Everything is ONO!!! Ate Ahi Loco Moco for bfast today!!! OMmGGgg!!!!!! So freaking Ono!!! Try it!!!

    (5)

  • Jen C.

    It started out at work one day where my coworkers and I were huddled in the corner, stomachs reverberating "gurgling" noises, mouths salivating, talking about how "hunnngry" we all were...long story short; the word 'seafood. salmon. spicy ahi.' were thrown in and "Fresh Catch" came into the mix. Everyone boasted about the fresh quality and being that I'm a sucker for seafood I jumped right outta my chair and was out there quicker than a new york minute. Got the famous 'furikake salmon' to go. Literally had to concentrate on the road, because that fukka smelt super super good. Got home, and my first thought was 'ugh. Did not know that the furikake would also be on the rice' Not a fan. Onto the salmon....they dont skimp you on the mayo sauce thats for sure. I actually had to swipe some sauce off the fish. They were also generous with the furikake on the salmon...which made it more salty than necessary. But the salmon...the salmon was on point. The salmon itself, was actually the best cooked salmon Ive had (outside of my kitchen) normally, when I order salmon from other places, it usually tends to taste too fishy. Would I be coming back? Neh. However, on a lighter note, the women manning the counter was excellent. She was sooooo friendly and adhered well to the overabundance of questions I shot her with. :)

    (2)

  • Linda C.

    OMG...their food is to die for!! We normally get poke, furikaki fries, and a steak plate....soooo yummy! Their service is great and everyone there is so friendly. Can't beat great food and equally great service!

    (5)

  • Love K.

    if you love poke, this is the place to go! I must say their spicy ahi is one of the best i've tried thus far. They also have the hawaiian poke, which is basically spicy ahi with limu, onions, etc (it just has more of a crunch to it) and it was very good and extremely fresh! You can't get fresher than fresh catch! As far as the plates, I tired their ahi katsu, which was topped with shoyu mayo and furukake. It was flaky, light, fluffy, and tasty! For the price, they sure pack on a lot on the plate. The guy who helped us was more than helpful and even gave us free pickled limu when he knew I was hungry. THANKS DUDE!!!!

    (5)

  • Leena C.

    This place is right up the block from my cousin's place but they never recommended it. I actually first heard about this place from the Honolulu Advertiser (local newspaper) and had to try it. However, we are kinda local to the Ono place on Kapahulu behind the American Savings Bank. They make your poke fresh for you. So we had to try this place. My cousins loved their tako poke but I jumped right in and tried their spicy ahi. They had salmon poke which I rarely see but the ahi tasted better. Prices are about the same for the island. I would go again.

    (4)

  • Michael Y.

    We saw Fresh Catch from a Foodie TV Show and wanted to try this place when we were on holiday during Xmas. Fresh Catch lived up to expectations. The workers were very kind and helpful in letting us sample the various poke mixes before ordering. We loved the freshness and flavors of the poke. One of our favorites was the smoked tako poke. A light smoke taste to the tako was unique and interesting. The Shoyu Ahi poke was excellent too. Prices were very fair. I'd recommend Fresh Catch to anyone that likes fresh seafood.

    (5)

  • Love S.

    Randy Couture you broke my heart old man. The only thing that kept me going while watching you get demolished was noshing on the seriously delicious, finger licking poke from Fresh Catch. So we potlucked at a friends house last night to watch the UFC fight. I tend to blow people away with my winner dishes that I bring. Yes I like the competition, and yes I like to win. Okay it's not a competition but in my head, it is. Sitting there on the buffet table is 6 containers of different poke. I look at it, "hmmm, I wonder where that's from?" I open the first one, hawaiian style with inamona and limu, put it on my plate. I open the second one, a tako with tomato and onions in a sweet shoyu sauce, put some on my plate, the third one, typical shoyu poke, the fourth, dried aku with a taegu style sauce, next salmon poke with furikake, and last, some lomi oio. The poke was anything but typical. Super fresh and super ono. This was the goods. Thank you Highland, that's his name, I know, different, thank you for the awesome poke last night. Couldn't get enough so I went there today for more ono poke, yup it was fresh, it was good. The sauces are winners. The only thing I have a problem with was my laulau plate. The meat was tender but the leaf wasn't fully cooked, it was chewy and left my throat itchy. 4.5 stars. Time to retire Randy Couture. We both got beat last night. You, in the ring. Me, on bringing a shitty dish that nobody ate.

    (4)

  • J P.

    CLOSED ON MONDAYS! ohhh, how i was craving the furikake salmon! :(

    (3)

  • David C.

    I ordered the Teri furikaki salmon. It had too much mayo for me. I am going to have my cholesterol checked right after this. ok well it was not thaat much but its still more than I would have liked. I had the ahi poke and it is top rate! I will be back to try the spicy tuna, wasabi tako, oxtail soup, poke bowl and crab sandwich! The staff is very friendly!

    (4)

  • Mojojojo Y.

    other reviewers are right about the mayo overload. i had eaten their wednesday special - crab stuffed ahi roll with their spicy ahi poke and felt mayo-d out! i have never eaten spicy ahi poke that just consisted of some hot sauce mixed with a whole bunch of mayo. it wasn't very good, especially since it's so expensive! and the crab stuffed ahi roll was good but i felt like it should have had a different sauce (shoyu based one perhaps?) to balance out the flavors. it was basically a crab salad mayo mixture stuffed inside a too well done deep fried ahi roll (meat was grey too) with a mayo sauce accompanying it. i don't like to be critical of other people's recipes but it was too much mayonnaise for me.

    (3)

  • Jackie T.

    I love this place! I always come here for poke bowl. They know me by name already. :) And their furikake salmon is my favorite! They have new stuff that is worth the try too.

    (4)

  • Nicole K.

    they had a booth at the MMA expo. their smoked fish plate was so good. uncle wally bought it for us on a whim - we were gonna get food from someplace else. good thing we got food from here. the smoked fish wasn't dry like i thought it would be. and the sauce they put it in was amazing. i have yet to actually go the store and get something, but after eating that plate it's definitely on my to do list.

    (4)

  • Elbert K.

    General Idea: Poke (which is seasoned raw fish over rice) and Hawaiian food. Pros: You poke me and I'll poke you. Poke is delicious (especially to any sushi lover) and fresh catch is an elite class. The smoked tako (octopus) is something to be serious about. I've never tried anything else but poke here because the poke is that good. Everything else smells good though. Cons: not many here. Tricks of the trade: Try it before you order it. They'll give you a sample of anything. The way you order is they put rice in a bowl and they put that on a scale and tear it (which means set it to 0), they add the poke on and weigh it and you get charged for each type. With each different price'd poke they re-tear the scale and it gives a different pricing. Basically, through this horrible description I'm trying to say order more than one kind of poke for your bowl and it's all good.

    (4)

  • Kai B.

    POKE + PLATELUNCH + KANAK ATTACK ADVISORY -- need to kno yo -- - closes 7:30 (5p on sunday) - daily specials - poke/fish-lover dream - they cater -- oooouu yeeeah -- if you are a sucker for fish, poke, and/or plate lunches, this is a place you definitely wanna try out... straight from the ocean and onto your plate, so So SO fresh...hence the name. everyday has a different special...Crab Stuffed Ahi Tuesdays, MisoTeri Mahi and Hawaiian Plate Fridays, Sauteed Garlic Shrimp Saturdays just to name a few. Fried Poke...DELICIOUS. even if i was full to the max, I could not resist samplin the poke. They have every type of poke you could want. && got POKE BOWLS!!!! if you're thinkin bout havin a poke & beer day, you can get it all in one-stop. they have cases of cold beer. even if you want to eat meat from land animals, they have Teri Beef, Shoyu Chicken, Kalbi Beef, Laulau, Beef Stew, just to name a few. if i'm ever craving something...it's always the AHI KATSU. OMG!! you can taste the freshness of the fish, and the deep-fried panko gives it a nice crunch. it looks like there's a furikaki explosion that happens, but it gives it a nice look with a little added saltiness (don't forget to check your teeth after for nori). But what takes the plate lunch to the next level is the sauce they drizzle all over it. whatever that yummness is, taste great with the salad underneath the fish too. auntehs that work there are always friendly and smiling. great service -- ugh -- as far as plate lunches, this is in the higher-average range (average of $11.50). If you wanna eat there for dinner, you'd probably wanna get there before 7p cause they close 7:30. At peak eating hours, there's not always places to sit. It's just 4 extra-large picnic benches so be prepared to site next to some strangers. -- little insights -- it's not somewhere i could afford eating everyday, but every once in a while is definitely worth it. the portion sizes are good and I get mean kanak attacks after. if you're out there trying to find the best poke place, i'd recommend Fresh Catch.

    (5)

  • Jon K.

    Not bad. Great service! Kept stuffing me full of samples. Lots of variety. Just not the best poke I've had.

    (3)

  • Kaipo S.

    Smoked tako poke is great! Dried ahi poke with tegu sause is hit or miss, I've had it with bad but its usually good. Lau lau is mediocre at best. Beef stew is hit or miss as well, it can be excellent, however, sometimes its loaded with fat instead of meat! Also, sometimes their ahi in the poke is less than fresh. Hit or miss again... My favorite plate is the ahi belly with moi sause, good stuff! On a good day this place is 5 stars, too bad every day isn't a good day.

    (3)

  • sloe j.

    This place is fucking outstanding. They have about 20 different kinds of poke. You can sample all you want. The staff is very helpful and encourage you to try before you buy. I got 3 kinds of poke on a bed of rice - a soy based one (forget the name), spicy ahi and salmon. It was tremendous and the price was was somewhat surprising. That quality of raw fish would be pricey here in LA, but my meal was around $9. There's nothing fancy about Fresh Catch, but if you want high quality poke in Honolulu, this place is legit.

    (5)

  • Joson P.

    This is a good place to grab some fresh poke or a plate lunch. The salmon poke and the spicy ahi shoyu were really good. As far as the entrees go, there weren't a lot to choose from, but the chef specials are huge portions of food. My stomach isn't a huge fan of rich, mayonnaisey sauces, but the ahi katsu and the furikake salmon are good. The prices might be a bit high considering their plates consists of just the entree and two scoops of rice. At most restaurants, plates will include a choice of mac or tossed salad as a side. The best part of my experience there was probably the lady taking our order. She was really sweet, and was generous with offering us samples. Next time there, I wanna try the crab-stuffed ahi, but I forget what day that was a special for??

    (3)

  • Jessica A.

    we went to fresh catch again to grab a late lunch. it was pretty empty when we arrived. we were trying to figure out what to eat off of the specials menu and the guy convinced us to get the ahi katsu plate but instead of the ahi he said he would replace it with marlin just for us. he wanted to get our opinion. he said some people prefer the ahi over the marlin. we were charged the same price ($10) as the ahi katsu plate. as usual, my bf and I shared the plate. the marlin katsu was awesome!! it was different. i guess it was the main thing. you can get ahi practically anywhere, anytime. marlin is a different case. the guy said that marlin can be crazy expensive if it's not in season. the thing i like about this place is that everyone is so nice. my bf was saying it was like an "autie"/"uncle" kind of joint. we also picked up some kulolo which was pretty good. we asked the guy if they made it themselves but he said they only have kulolo and poi on sat/sun cause it's flown in from Kaua'i. yumm. i gotta remember that so we can go back and get more kulolo.

    (5)

  • S. G.

    If you're looking for a wide variety of poke, this is the place. The Smoked Tako and Fireball Ahi is good; however, my all-time favorite poke is the Lipoa Ahi or Lipoa Aku. Doesn't matter which fish, as long as the Lipoa seaweed is in it. So good, a little stronger tasting than your typical ogo, and you can only get Lipoa poke here. If I see a little bit in the window, best part of this place is that you can always ask them to make more. I love it!

    (5)

  • Bernard V.

    Mmmmmm. Food is great and the service is awesome. Great place for a quick stop to grab lunch or dinner. Wife likes their special fries while I'm more of the poke bowl type of guy. Their furikake salmon is delicious and a hefty portion.

    (5)

  • Alyssa K.

    Smoked Marlin was good Ahi Limu Pke was good Smoked Tako was good They also have pasteles and i'm tempted to try that sometime

    (4)

  • Rza C.

    Poke is horrible!.. Had the spicy Hawaiian and friend had spicy shoyu and it was not good at all.. If u want better Poke try Keamoku seafood or Ono seafood..this place even serves previously frozen ahi which takes away any credibility it has as a true poke place... The plate lunch was also whack.. Had the ahi casserole and it looked good but tastes horrible.. Bad mix of ingredients!! This place was recommend to me by my fat friend who claims to be a food expert... I guess he's not an expert after all!!! Ba-LeLa!!!

    (1)

  • C M.

    Best Poke in Honolulu! Ive had poke in 10 different places (Safeway, Ono Hawaiian, FoodLand, Tikis, Cheesecake Factory, Hanazen, Yard House, Aloha Sushi, Sushi To Go, Commissary on Hickam AFB...) in Honolulu and this is by far the best! Good prices too. Fireball Ahi and Ahi Shoyu are my fav!

    (5)

  • Nerissa P.

    Decent poke, but the pricing was a little high as compared to the taste of the food. We had the salmon poke and spicy shoyu ahi poke, both of which were fairly good, but I prefer Poke Stop. My hubby also had the daily special, which was fish tacos. The tacos came in huge quesadilla-size tortillas, doused in a bunch of sauce, and included a small side salad topped with Doritos used as tortilla strips. A bit odd. Overall, I would come back here if I were in the area and in the mood for poke. Otherwise, I would probably pass and choose to munch elsewhere.

    (3)

  • Masa T.

    Used to be one of my favorite places to eat but after this experience i will not recommend this place to others. Bad customer service. Did a take-out order after work and when I got home I was upset to find out that I was missing food that I paid for. Being tired after work the last thing I wanted to do was drive all the way back to pick up the food. I called them to see if they could just void the transaction and re-charge me for the food that I actually have. I gave the worker my customer number and receipt number. The manager refused and said I needed to drive all the way back just to show my receipt. Then she said i needed to call her boss who had the day off. I called the number and of course no one answers. As a worker in the food industry I find this to be very bad customer service. I don't think any customer would be happy to find food missing or even worse to be charged for something that they didn't even receive. I guess this is one business where the customer is NOT right.

    (1)

  • Meep M.

    Had lunch here and thought it was okay (nothing really special). The menu was a bit random and limited. I ordered the Lau Lau plate, which came with two scoops rice, one lau lau, mac salad, and poke. The lau lau was a bit dry and I didn't eat the mac salad (don't care for a lot of mayo), but the poke was yummy! It was on the sweeter side and the sauce was thicker than the average poke (maybe oyster sauce?). All in all, I'd probably go back, but not order the lau lau. Note: This place is great if you are going to have a bbq party. They have a lot of pre marinated meats and a variety of poke.

    (3)

  • Nikki N.

    The furikake salmon is really good. I do call it in ahead of time though because it does some times take a while to come out. I really like the selection of sashi and they even had mini red velvet cupcakes the last time I was there.

    (4)

  • Bifyu J.

    Tried the ahi casserole. Not bad, though the mayo, kamaboko, and lup cheong probably made it sweeter than I expected. They placed it on a bed of mixed greens, presumably for presentation, but I would have preferred they be kept more separate to prevent wilting the greens. The entree could also have been warmer. Probably won't spend $9+ for it again. I may be back to try other items though.

    (3)

  • kat p.

    This place gets 5 stars from me for two reasons: 1. They sell fresh, incredible lomi oio. 2. The owners grandma brings him limu lipo from Maui to make some incredible Maui style poke. Their dried fish is incredible. Their aku belly is ono. I live in Seattle now, but my family comes from Hana. My mom lives in Palolo valley and she visits here at least once a week, and I plan to visit this place everytime I come back.

    (5)

  • Gunther W.

    I have been here a few times since I found this little gem on Waialae and am very impressed with the poke selection and plate lunches. I have had the ahi katsu, furikaki salmon and the Saturday special shrimp. The plates are a little pricy but for the sheer volume of food, it is WELL worth the price. Also if you are a sweets kind of person like I am, the red velvet cupcakes are DIVINE!!! They have the right amount of cream cheese frosting and these mini chocolate chips which send your tastebuds into overdrive!!!! If you are in the area and want a change of pace, I highly recommend this little gem.

    (5)

  • C. B.

    Did a quick stop to order a few things from their line up. I got mussels, tako, and two kinds of ahi. The best of the bunch was the spicy ahi poke. I devoured that but the others were way too sweet (they didn't have "sweet" as part of the food name so wasn't sure where that came from). I wish I tried their lunch plates so I'm willing to go back to try those out. I'll likely get more of the spicy ahi poke but I'll probably skip the rest. Another +, their staff was super friendly and helpful.

    (3)

  • JC C.

    I have been here couple times. The first time, the food was awesome. The second time, we ordered the crab stuffed ahi and the ahi katsu. What is up with them and mayo. There was way too much mayo in the crab salad they stuffed it with. Total shame because all I tasted was the mayo and not the crab. The ahi katsu had just as much mayo. They totally smuthered it on like it was gravy. Maybe I will ask them to put the mayo on the side next time, if there is a next time.

    (2)

  • Craig E.

    Saw this place on Cheap Eats segment of Channel 5 news. Stopped by and had the Furikake Salmon, so tender and ono. Got 5 different kinds of poke to go, shoyu ahi, wasabi ahi, shoyu salmon, spicy ahi, and dried salmon belly. All as good as it gets. Super friendly service and aloha attitude. We'll be back again and again.

    (5)

  • Raquel R.

    Love this place. Wish I had known about it sooner!

    (5)

  • Cyn D.

    This was my fam's favorite poke spot in Honolulu. Try the spicy ahi! They have some cooked dishes like fish and chips as well if friends are afraid to try raw fish...

    (5)

  • Kitty Y.

    Fresh Catch, I love you! I'm so glad to have discovered this GEM in my neighborhood. The poke is to die for, whenever we have friends over to drink beer on hot and lazy afternoons, we always hit up this place and grab 1/3 lbs of all our favorites, which include... Lomi Oio - yummy, salty, packed with little bits of treasure like tiny, tiny opae, inamona, small chunks of onion... Furikake Salmon - (my personal fave) mmmmmm I could eat this all day for the rest of my life. Raw salmon in a sweet furikake sauce with bits of shredded furikake and a sprinkling of sesame seeds. Pure heaven ;) Aku Lipoa - if you're an aku fan, you *have* to try this. We always get this if we see it, problem is it's not always available. It sells out fast when they do have it. It's great! Ahi Limu - your typical ahi limu poke, delicious, perfectly salty, with little bits of crunchy limu strewn about. Taste of the ultra fresh ahi shines through. Seasoned Octopus - (per boyfriends request). Whole, baby octopus. He says its sweet, kinda shoyu-y and delicious. I, on the other hand, prefer NOT to eat things that are looking at me. Who cares if they don't have eyes?!!! No thank you! Ahi Shoyu - This is another staple. Soft, yet firm fish in a juicy, and thick shoyu marinade with green onions and other goodies. Taegu - It's kind of expensive, but it's sooooo good, a nice treat. Sweet & a tad spicy. Chewy and delicious. Easy to eat the whole container if you're not careful! The guys who work the poke counter are nice, and while i've never asked for a sample, I've seen them dole it out one after another to curious peeps in line. Fresh Catch has never let me down yet. The freshness of the fish is unbeatable, and the Poke seems to be consistently good. I like how it's kind of a one-stop-shop, like before you go to a party, or camping, or even just a backyard paina. They sell beer, soda, ice (they even sell a 50# bag, and it's cheap!), a little disposable grill set, marinated meats, and a ton of different plate lunches (haven't tried those yet, strictly a poke kind of girl!), poke bowls, and those cute red velvet cupcakes. The atmosphere is nice, the prices aren't too bad, the workers are helpful, and they offer lots of variety. I think we'll be going here for our poke as long as their open for business. I love you Fresh Catch, xoxoxo.

    (5)

  • C L.

    This Sunday was the first time that I tried Fresh Catch. I've tried several times but they were closed each time. This place is now my most favorite place for seafood. Yummmmmmyyyy... I had the Ahi Katsu, It was enough to feed me 3 meals... I want to try the poi and poke next time. I had some poke samples and they were all sooo good. The poi looks fresh and thick. I also hope to try the Hawaiian food too. Going back real soon!!

    (5)

  • Ms Theo F.

    Lesson learned, DO NOT order beef from a fish restaurant... BIG mistake. Took out teri-beef & chop steack plates today....AWFUL!! Teri beef ($8) was like super sweet beef jerky, tough & dry to boot. The chop steak ($8.50) with only little bit round onions was SUPER salty, too much gravy, no tomatoes or green peppers & meat was tough. Miso-teri mahi was good, altho portion quite small for $10.50. Potato salad was GROSS bcz they put it in a container, right on top the hot rice. They should put the salads outside of the styro boxes since they already had it in a separate covered container. Also ordered ahi poke which was good, tako limu poke couldn't believe it was sweet...yukk & smoked tako poke was good & unique. Service was friendly, restaurant looked very clean, lots of parking.

    (1)

  • Anna A.

    delicious! i'll dream of a my poke bowl tonight. the fish is fresh and it does not taste fishy at all. servings are huge for the price that they come with. the servers are friendly and they actually allow you to taste different kinds of poke before you buy your dish. the decorations are interesting. i'll definitely come back here.

    (4)

  • Tyler D.

    Nothing but solid grinds over here. The stew is great. Their marinated meats are awesome. Poke is killer too. I like that you can pick up 12 packs of beer in the store too. You just can't drink it there unfortuantely...

    (4)

  • Ash V.

    This location used to be a Pizza Hut. When I went there, I thought that it was going to be a sit-down type of restaurant. I was wrong. It was mostly laid out like a fish market with a few picnic-style tables inside. There were many different types of poke available behind the display glass. On the left hand side of the display were refrigerators with beer and bottled drinks available. I ordered the laulau plate lunch with poi. It was rather yummy, but they did not put butterfish inside of the laulau. The did, however, give lomi salmon (which had very little salmon in it, but was still good). Someone in my party ordered the crab sandwich and they thought it was very very yummy. Another member of my party had the ahi belly (cooked) plate lunch and a side of poke fried rice. I did not try the ahi belly but the poke fried rice was rather good. It was slightly salty, but very tasty. Also, someone else in my party had the special fries, which had furikake on top of them, as well as a pound of the shoyu ahi poke. The shoyu ahi poke was good, but a little more shoyu/sauce than I would have liked. All-in-all, it was a pretty decent place, not what I was expecting, but I would definitely go back again.

    (3)

  • K K.

    I finally got a chance to try the furikake salmon this weekend and I must say it is ono. Salmon was cooked perfectly and the sauce and furikake blends nicely. The plate ($10.95) comes with 2 scoops of rice and a small for the price piece of salmon. My wife tried their crab sandwich and it was okay. They use real crab so it was $8.95 for the sandwhich only. We also ordered 1/2 lb of the salmon poke which was really good. It has a shoyu based sauce that goes well with the salmon. Our meal with 1 drink came out to over $26. I guess for the quality of the food and taste it's worth the price. This place would be a 4 star pick if the portions were a little more for the price.

    (3)

  • dara L.

    granted this was my first poke experience, but i have to say the fish here is amazingly fresh. since this was my first time here, the lady behind the counter was so nice and gave me a ton of recommendations and let me try a piece of almost everything. (i think there are more than 12 different varieties to choose from) in the end, i settled w/ salmon poke, ahi shoyu, smoked tako, and the spicy hawaiian. the salmon poke was delish! (they say it's one of their most popular) smoked tako unlike anything i've ever had, it was so so good - albeit a little spicy ... which is why i didn't try the fireball ahi because i was fairly sure i wouldn't be able to handle it. but while i was sitting there a lot of ppl coming in ordered it so it must be good ahi shoyu had a slight sweet aftertaste which i quite liked. note: this small place gets busy. i must've just beat the rush. because as soon as i sat down (around 12ish) there was already a line forming to the door.

    (4)

  • Nigel K.

    the poke is unreal and a huge selcetion! but what made me fall inlove was the crabbed stuffed ahi only available as a lunch special on wednesdays ahhh better than any sushi ive ever hard but its a fried filet. stuffed inside is crab then layer of ahi then friend seaweed topped with something like a lemon mayo then garnished or should i say covered in furikake. but too much furikake is never enough on this dish. plus it comes with two scoops rice for 11.50 best deal. i trip

    (5)

  • Michael C.

    I am completely sold on the fireball ahi poke, smoked tako poke, and the smoked meat. I still need to try teriyaki calamari and the top shell poke. The only entree I tried was the smoked salmon stuffed tomato. The tomato was bland and hard and flavorless, though the salmon was good. No points for that one. They're applying for their liquor license; hope they get it! July 2009 - I had to add another star. This is the only place I go now for poke - when I can afford it.

    (5)

  • GJ S.

    after our first visit, we went two more times in the same week. you'd think we'd be sick of fireball poke, furikake salmon and red velvet cupcakes but not a chance! sooooooooo good. this has now become a regular spot for us. staff is really friendly too!

    (4)

  • Meagan M.

    Over the summer, Fresh Catch opened where the Taco Bell once served to satisfy students' random cravings. Since many students were probably wondering if Fresh Catch could meet their needs like Taco Bell did, I investigated the foreign territory to answer all the questions swarming around campus. Yes, it is a restaurant, but I would call it more of a fresh fish market place. They have a variety of different poke from spicy to sweet to everything in between. Everyday they have a daily special platter that goes for about $9. They also have a variety of sandwiches and salads that are as cheap as $5. If you are planning a BBQ stop by Fresh Catch to pick up your marinated meat, foil, and lighter fluid. Fresh Catch has a mini mart that accommodates BBQing needs. Fresh Catch's amazing cupcakes are worth a try. They have a rich red velvet cupcake smothered with chocolate chips, vanilla frosting and sprinkles. Even if you are not a big fish eater, go in for that cupcake. They also offer banana nut bread with chocolate chips and macadamia nuts. Fresh Catch's owner provides a friendly welcoming atmosphere, which makes the overall experience pleasing. I know that when I go back again, the experience will be just as pleasant and the cupcakes will be just as delicious!

    (4)

  • g. m.

    tomato basil grilled ono over linguini with fresh greens. straight up- mmmmm...... great experience on my first time into this joint. not sure if it gets crowded at lunchtime. we went on a late tuesday arvo. there's daily specials, check the board. staff is extremely nice, attentive, and grateful it seems to have you as a patron. counter self service with lots of picnic bench seating, there's all kinds of poke, there's beer in the cooler, and picnic supplies galore so you can make a stop here before the beach etc. i'm definitely gonna return to try more. my companions had the real crab salad, and the lau lau plate. they were first timers as well, they give it a high approval as well! go check fresh catch - hopefully you'll be as stoked as i am. ( =

    (4)

  • Jason s.

    gotta love this place, awesome grindz, love the smoked taco!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! also, the katsu ahi is grindz! gotta have some!

    (5)

  • jessica w.

    The beef stew is killer...the stew gravy makes the stew and fresh catch's is dead on - not too tomatoey...Watch out Highway Inn, Fresh Catch's stew will give you a run for your money...Loved the kimchee tako poke and island style tako poke (sweet/spicy sauce w/tomatoes and onions), and the bf loved the smoked tako tossed in a dynamite sauce. Bf also ordered the casserole - fishcake and lup cheong baked in mayonaissey goodness w/ a side of tobasco aioli, which was heaven to him being from Guam, where tobasco is doused on EVERYTHING. He loved the dish, but his tummy was angry later (he's asian, hence the lactose intolerance). Daughter had the chopped steak which she didn't care for because it was "too sweet, mommy." So I reluctantly switched plates with her and gave up my yummy beef stew for her mediocre chopped steak...Guess that's what motherhood's about...sacrifice...

    (4)

  • N J.

    Glad we found this place, good stuff here.

    (5)

  • Leimalani F.

    FRIED AHI BELLY sandwich gluttony!!!! If you like fried ahi belly, you MUST try this sandwich. FREAKIN' ENORMOUS!!! This is the dagwood of all ahi sandwiches. HUGE piece of ahi belly, pankoed and deep fried, served in a soft sandwich roll with grilled onions, flavored mayo and a fried egg! FOR THE WIN! Ahi belly is the bacon of fish and this is like the mother of all breakfast sandwiches. I will eat this again, oh yes, it will be mine. Check the pics! yelp.com/biz_photos/7bnc… yelp.com/biz_photos/7bnc… They also have a smoke meat sandwich I need to try next time :) Best of all the kind aunty behind the counter always hooks up the samples so you can try and try and try and buy just what you were looking for. NOTE: In addition to the poke they have some unusual offerings like ake (raw calf liver poke) and Samoan oka (ahi in coconut milk and lime). The spicy shoyu fills the void that was Yamas (shame on you for changing your recipe!) Poke bowls are $1 for rice plus the weight of fish, but it adds up QUICK! Elbow up on community tables and stuff yo' face!

    (4)

  • Lei P.

    I always heard about the poke here...never could stray from my favorites to stop by until recently. The poke is fresh, tasty and comes in a good variety. Service is helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. I tried a 2-choice poke bowl. Ordered the spicy ahi and the shoyu ahi poke with white rice. The bill came out to $13 - which I would consider a little on the pricey side. But the poke was delicious and one of the best I have had. Plus I ordered two types of poke which made the value of my order go up. The ambience is quaint and humble. The exterior looks like a Pizza Hut but there are only picnic tables inside to sit on. They also offer sandwiches and plate lunches. I can't wait to go back.

    (4)

  • Craig L.

    nothing beats it!!! AMAZING!!!

    (5)

  • Wayne S.

    I had to sample this place because of the reviews. I have to say that I am not impressed at all. Sanitation is a HUGE concern of mine there. While there was a line, I walked around to the side display and there was condensation water from the upper shelf...it wasnt dripping but running into the the marinated meats on the lower shelf. Then I was watching the guy doing his prep work and I wasn't impressed at all. After seeing that I was quite hesitant on the poke but I got brave enough and ordered 2 different ones. Spicy Hawaiian and the limu. There was no wow factor for me. Alicia's and Ono's still without a doubt the best Poke spot.

    (1)

  • Lisa W.

    The poke is well cut and full of flavor. Customer service is usually spot on, but we had an interaction one grumpy lady who doesn't seem to care for tourists. It seemed to be an isolated incident, however, and we highly recommend you try this place. We go every time we are in Honolulu!

    (4)

  • David Y.

    One of the best poke places on the island! Just the simple ahi shoyu is my favorite! Ahi Katsu is also a must try!!!!!!!

    (5)

  • Scott T.

    Great place. Fresh!!! First time eating poke. Unreal!! Highly recommend experiencing this place for good quality fresh seafood.

    (5)

  • Justin H.

    I first tried their furikake ahi at a convention at the Blaisdell and fell in love. I decided to go to their location on Waialae and check out the rest of their menu. It's awesome. Their poke is always fresh and tasty (I love their Fireball poke and wasabi tako.) They have day-specific specials, and my favorite is Wednesday. Their hump day special is crab-stuffed ahi. So good it makes me look forward to the middle of the week! It's a good portion of crab meat, stuffed into pieces of tuna, fried, and then topped with their own sauce. So good! Actually...it sucks. Don't get it - because if I go on Wednesdays and they're out of it, I'll be so bummed... :D

    (4)

  • Jeremy U.

    Their hot sauce is HOT

    (5)

  • Courtney O.

    Woo-Hoo!! Ahi Katsu for the win!! If you love ahi, and you love things deep fried, try the ahi katsu. Mmmm.... Sooo Good!! It comes with a mayo sauce and furikake to dip in. You will not go home hungry! They also have a crab stuffed ahi for you who can't pick between crab or ahi. The plates are pretty big so you could share with your friend or take your left overs home (although I'm not sure how you would re-heat the katsu...). They have an area to eat inside and the service is very good. The workers are very friendly. The parking lot is great too. I will definitely be coming back here to try other dishes after I have over dosed on ahi katsu (which may be never!!).

    (4)

  • Ha N.

    Poke is so easy to screw up. I don't take any chances, so I go here all the time. It's out of my way, but I don't give -- it's so yum. The mayo's never too heavy and the other additives are not too overpowering. Everytime I come here, I get the furikake ahi katsu and 1/4 lb of one or two choices. I'm addicted to the spicy tuna fireball (?) and the smoked tako. The poke is cut into cubes. Hello? Mmmm! I really love that the workers are so into giving you a sample. When I'm ogling, they'll smile and ask if I want to try it. I love that! Not like the Ala Moana food court when they yell at random people with their food pricked toothpicks. Anyway, a plate lunch, 2 containers of poke, and a drink for 20 bucks, give or take a dollar. Affordable and near school. I love. ;]

    (5)

  • Scott H.

    Spicy Hawaiian Poke is still in my top two poke. Went on Saturday and got my usual poke and laulau, wife got the beef stew. The Laulau here is very hit or miss. They need to work on their quality control of their laulau. Sometimes really good, sometimes sucks. Saturday's sucked. Dry, no flavor. The beef stew was nothing special (see picture). Big pieces of beef and veg in a tomato based stew.

    (4)

  • Liz T.

    Another fantastic poke shop that I have to revisit when I'm home. The fireball ahi packs heat--it's not for the faint of heart. With that said, I can't get enough of it (and water!). The salmon poke is a sweet spin on an infallible classic--it has teriyaki sauce and furikake seasoning, which are delicious alone and dynamite together. My only complaint is that the fresh fish isn't cut well. There are frequently pieces of fat and skin on my ahi and salmon, which kind of undercuts the flavor (and sight) of the fish.

    (4)

  • Rishard C.

    My wife and I were pretty disappointed by the food here. She had the roll special of the day which we both tried and disliked. I had the fried poke which was ok, but it really wasn't that good. The one thing that stood out was the fries that another review recommended. Adding the seaweed seasoning to it really made it taste good. Part of the reason we went here is because it was featured on diners drive ins and dives. This definitely had the atmosphere of a local dive. This place really made me question Guy Fieri ' s pallet.

    (2)

  • Lisa M.

    What a surprise! We always drive by Fresh Catch and to be honest, it wasn't something that caught my eye or made me think...hmmm??? What's in there? It actually took someone saying,"Hey, look it up on yelp!" Thanks to fellow yelpers, we were excited to try it out! We ordered a bunch of things, the poke bowl, futikake fish, fish and fries, etc. the poke bowl was Ono!!! It was around 9.00 and for the amount it was worth it. I LOVE my poke and I actually couldn't finish it- had to save a bit for the next meal. The fish was fresh, the sauce was very flavorful and could taste the garlic and ginger. Yummy!!! The furikake fish was very tender great with salad! The other dishes were great as well. So great that I forgot to take pictures! Ooops!!

    (4)

  • Lori L.

    Fresh Catch is a great stop for local grindz. Like the name implies, there is a good selection of seafood, mostly poke, but also fish sandwiches and garlic shrimp, plus local favorites. We tried the Ahi Sandwich with Furikaki Fries, Garlic Chicken with Rice and Salad, 1/2 and 1/2 Poke Bowl, and Smoked Meat Fried Rice. The Ahi Sandwich and Fries was very good, eat it hot and fresh at one of the picnic tables in the restaurant. The Garlic Chicken is cut pieces of skin-on chicken, more chewy than crunchy; the fruity salad dressing is tasty. 1/2 and 1/2 Poke let's you choose two different poke to eat with rice. I would pass on the Smoked Meat Fried Rice, it was pretty dry and not very flavorful. They also sell beer "Mini Mart" style as well as fountain and bottled soft drinks. If you're looking for a local takeout spot, go ahead and check this place out.

    (3)

  • A H.

    Poke was good, I liked the spicy mayo ahi. It's nice to have a local, poke-specific restaurant so close to home. My housemate the fishermen likes Fresh Catch too.

    (4)

  • Cat L.

    The ahi katsu is "cash money," as Guy would say. ;-) Had no idea DDD featured this place on the show until we sat down on one of the indoor picnic tables and saw the posters. Be sure to clarify that you want ahi KATSU, not FRIED ahi. They are completely different dishes. The fried is gamier/smokier and doesn't come with mayo or furikake. If you're tired of raw ahi poke, the katsu is a good change-up. They were sold out of most of the raw poke behind the deli case but I'd definitely be back to try the spicy salmon and the fireball ahi. Guy's favorite is the ahi limu, supposedly.

    (4)

  • Barry K.

    Friend had Ahi Katsu and I had the fried chicken. I'm not a seafood person but glad they had something I could eat. I realize I'm a seafood place but still I found something I could eat. My boy had the steak plate. All three of us enjoyed the meal.

    (4)

  • Mark E.

    I had tried their fresh ahi poke when they were at Eat the Streets (now they are one of the regular eat the street vendors) and I decided that I had to visit their restaurant when I was in Kaimuki. It was my first time here and i had the Ahi Katsu plate and was told this this was one of their popular plate bought here. They were right and I loved how the fish is fresh! Kudos to friendly service and wait was not too long . Definitely a visit back.

    (4)

  • Danielle V.

    Their spicy ahi sucks ass, they dont put enough mayonnaise and siracha. When I tried it it tasted like crap. But I had the furikake fries and deep fried crab roll which tasted pretty amazing! The furikake fries were to die for and to be honest, being a fry lover I couldve eaten the fries alone haha but the furikake was a nice touch. The deep fried crab roll was really good. I want to go back to try their other plate lunches.

    (4)

  • Paul V.

    Can never go wrong getting anything here. Best poke; fresh seafood and great flavor. A lot of variety of poke to choose from. Food is good and generous portions. Gets a little busy around lunch and dinner time. Solid prices and great customer service. Besides any of the pokes I definitely recommend the Ahi Katsu, Poke Bowl, and Poke Fried Rice.

    (4)

  • Badtz L.

    I always give credit to the local restaurant here in Hawaii because they deserved it! We always come here for a local seafood fixings. Hub and I love the firebomb poke,ahi sandwich and seared ahi salad they're so good and fresh! The price is reasonable, my kids love it too.

    (5)

  • Alli C.

    The rundown: -Good parking -Fresh, delicious seafood -Nice, accommodating workers -Confusing online menu I have always seen Fresh Catch while driving through Kaimuki, but never really gave it a chance until I kept hearing great reviews from my boyfriend and his family. Also, as someone who wouldn't choose seafood as a go-to-meal, I was greatly surprised at how AMAZING all the food was. They do have other options like beef stew and kalua pig and lau lau, but I definitely recommend trying their seafood. I had the fish and chips and all I have to say is BOOM!! The fish used is your standard cod but the batter creates a crispy, light, NON-OILY coating. The fries are thick-cut and double fried! I loveeee how crispy they are! The staff at Fresh Catch were also very pleasant. When we went in we were unsure of what to order and after placing our order we realized we needed to change something. We asked the cashier if it would be okay to alter our order, and with no objections she happily did it for us. This really surprised me because I was unsure if they would be willing to make these changes for us. Parking is easy and free!! There is a large lot in front of the restaurant. The only thing I didn't enjoy about my experience was that the online menu was different from the actual menu in the restaurant. Online the fish and chips aren't even listed as an item. Also, after checking that online there was only one daily special, we were surprised to go into the restaurant and see that there was more than one item to choose from. It just seems that the online menu has not been updated in a while.

    (4)

  • Lonny K.

    I go back and forth on what I consider the best poke on the island... you have the guys who are always in the discussion - Tanioka's, Alicia's, Ono's, Tamura's, etc. And you'd be crazy not to include these guys in that discussion. Some people like the fancy-schmancy stuff from a place like Paina's... and those are good, and there's definitely a place for those. But if you're looking for the best, no-frills, post-surf-sesh-at-Sandy's poke bowl around... you'd be hard-pressed to beat this place. I go with a regular poke bowl... and I get four types of poke on top. One of the things I LOVE about this place is that you can put as much or as little poke on your poke bowl as your little raw-fish eating palette desires. They don't charge a set price for a bowl... you pay the actual price-by-weight for the poke that you put on top. Why doesn't everybody else do that?! That's so logical, it almost makes toooooo much sense. Anyways - I always get smoked tako poke (if you haven't had it from here, you're just silly!), taegu tako poke, fireball ahi, and whatever else from the fish menu that looks either the freshest or the most appetizing that day (which lately, has been the spicy coconut). If you order a poke bowl like that (and you gotta be pretty hungry to put it all down, so be warned), feel free to just start emailing me your "Thank-You" e-cards! You're welcome! It's super legit. Another pro-tip - for the Yelpers who enjoy eating awesome sh*t... go there and order the furikake fries for like $3. Then order a quarter-lb or so of smoked tako poke. When you get your fries, instead of pouring the creamy mayo sauce on them and then topping with furikake... pour your creamy smoked tako poke over them, then top with furikake. You're effing welcome!!!

    (5)

  • kristine f.

    Finally got a chance to try Fresh Catch after a beautiful day at the beach. I ordered half a pound of Spicy Tuna and Smoked Pork and Onion plate. Both choices were ono. I loved the Smoked Pork with Onions. The pork was juicy and tasty. I liked how the pork was caramelized with sauce...so much my mouth is currently salivating. Portions were decently sized for the price point. Quality of the poke and fresh fish were definitely on point! Thumbs up. I enjoyed the Spicy Tuna poke, it had a hint of wasabi flavor to it which I am typically not a fan of. But this one was very tasty. Parking wasn't too bad since I went at an off peak time (2pm). Look forward to trying other dishes in the very near future.

    (4)

  • Jennica Megan B.

    Honestly not a huge fan of this place. I've been here more than 3 times. My justification for eating here every time is because so many people recommend them. Here's my personal opinion - I'm not completely wow'ed by their food. The pictures and names of the food don't match up with what you get. I've tried their shoyu poke, spicy poke, their special Seared Furikake Ahi plate amongst many others with family, friends, and out of town guests. My overall review is that it was just alright or okay. The only pro was they had a place to sit and eat but I feel that there are other places on the island with great poke and fresh local seafood plates. They may not have a place to sit and eat but you'll have better luck with grocery stores like Foodland or Times, -and fish markets like Tamashiro's, Tanioka's or Tamura's.

    (3)

  • Michelle E.

    You can't get any fresher than fresh catch. It's literally from sea to land or sea to your plate and into your bellies. I know for a fact as a culinary student from KCC that they support local and get the freshest fish from the fish auction down at pier 38. Sustainability is also a key factor to their establishment as well they don't to like to waste any part of the fish from the collars, bellies, etc. One of my go to spots when I'm craving for the freshest and some onolicious poke. It's like only a couple minutes away from my school lol. They have an abundance of poke's so perfect for everyone. They also include like your typical shoyu, sesame, and onion/limu ahi poke's. I love to get their poke bowl plate lunch I love their fireball ahi poke it's the bomb (caution it's spicy). Though like I said their poke choices are endless they also have some tako(octopus) poke, mussels etc. Other than poke's they have some pretty good plate lunches too but just a reminder some of their specials are only on certain days. If you're around Waialae you must come here and try their ahi katsu, and their Teri furikake salmon it's sooooooo good. Every time I come here and order those they're always cooked perfectly still moist, tender, and juicy. They always have soup of the days and daily lunch specials which I really like. If it's your first time coming here I recommend on ordering their furikake fries it's a must when you eat here. They're so addicting you're gonna want to constantly order this every visit I know that for a fact because I always do myself lol. Trust me you'll never be satisfied with regular fries ever again once you've had fresh catch's furikake fries. So if you're in the kaimuki area around Waialae ave. and craving for some fresh seafood checkout fresh catch.

    (4)

  • Hannah M.

    So far what we have tried everything is ono. Had the spicy shoyu ahi poke, shoyu ahi poke, coconut spicy ahi, garlic chicken, poke fried rice. Also heard the pastele stew is winners. Luau table style eating. Staff was friendly and helpful. Definitely will come back when we're back on island!

    (5)

  • Cindy L.

    Fresh Catch has been on my radar for a while, but I just have not stopped by. This weekend, I was shopping at City Mill, so I decided to swing off and try some poke in a raining day. The poke looked fresh, most range from $10 to $15 per pound. The spicy ahi is definitely the most popular choice, because by the time I got there around 4pm, it was mostly gone. So I bought a pound of the spicy Hawaiian ahi for $13.99, same seasoning as the spicy ahi, but it has limu in it. The ahi was fresh and soft... not much tendon in my bite. The place also offered other hot entrees/ lunch plates and provides a huge sitting area.

    (4)

  • Darren N.

    I'll give it to you all straight. Small bug (roach?) in the stew and it was noticed half-way after eating it. Another felt ill a couple hours after eating. My dish was fine and the spicy poke was hot but the cuts of fish were not the best quality and some pieces were chewy. I'm okay with hot rice and raw fish but those looking for a sushi rice fish bowl should look elsewhere. Parking, on occasion, can be nonexistent. Been here a couple times now and I'm really wondering what I'm missing when I look at all the other positive reviews. On the bright side I noticed their green placard and good service. There's also a good variety of hot food and poke to choose from. Unfortunately this place just doesn't do it for me.

    (2)

  • Aron N.

    My nephew brought me here to try the ahi katsu. It's in an old Pizza Hut location on waialae in Kaimuki. The ahi katsu was very good! The coating was slightly bread with an outside crunch that was good. The tartar sauce was mild and tasty. You sit on benches and there are not enough seats for the number of people that come through this place. It seems very popular at lunch time. They give a lot of food and overall a great place to eat.

    (4)

  • Ash K.

    Went here for lunch at the recommendation of a local and it did not disappoint. The poke bowls are delicious! Very fresh and lots of different flavors to try, we had the firecracker, wasabi and garlic - all were very tasty! Probably the best poke we've had! Fast service, friendly staff and good prices. Overall a great place!

    (5)

  • Pamela S.

    This place has THE BEST seared Ahi salad around. Their poke is super yummy too.

    (5)

  • Mitchell Y.

    Good place to get your fix on seafood plate lunch. Try their ahi katsu, smoke meat and onions, or furikake salmon. they also have the loads of poke too! Prices aren't cheap but it's seafood, so it's worth it.

    (5)

  • Brenda L.

    We went here on a Tuesday, on the day before we flew back to California. We had heard from one of our tour guides that their Wednesday special (stuffed roll) was amazing. My husband practically begged the lady to make it for him on a Tuesday and she was so sweet to agree. Anyway it was great, I had the salmon with a mayo based sauce which I ate entirely. All the locals eat there. They serve a local favorite, poke, which I didn't like but everyone else loves it. I recommend it!

    (4)

  • John L.

    My "Must Go" place when I'm in Town. The Poke is always great, and service is too.

    (4)

  • Leigh N.

    Always busy. Always. The staff at Fresh Catch does an awesome job of hustling out orders in a friendly efficient manner. I'm a huge fan of the Fireball poke and the ahi katsu. I keep wanting to try other things on the menu but I'm finding it impossible to deviate from the 2 items that have proven to be consistently delicious. One day. Maybe.

    (4)

  • Leo M.

    Really good poke. And even Guy Fiery featured it! Got the spicy tako, firecracker, fireball, and soyu poke. Excellent. The staff is really helpful and give you samples.

    (5)

  • Amanda H.

    Good food but had to wait 20 minutes for our furikake salmon, totally forgot about us and just said sorry. Not the best customer service...

    (3)

  • Jayden L.

    Great fish but the sauces need to be toned down. Fireball ahi had too much mayo. Shoyu salmon was terribly sweet. Firecracker ahi had the heat but wasn't a tasty spice. Ahi belly sandwich was really good but didn't come with ant sauce. That's just my experience, but looks like everyone loves this place. I'll keep coming back but ill be using the rice to soak up the sauce.

    (3)

  • Jeffrey T.

    This place loses 2 stars from me because they settled. Anywhere worth eating should try their best for the customer and what I saw when I visited today was just sad. The cashier checked my order, the smoked meat fried rice and winced at what was in it. She gave a look to who I assume was the cook who gave her a look back, which probably equated to "just give um". She gave my styrofoam tray a shake so the portion looked more than it was. When she handed it to me it was like she knew I would not like it and a part of her didn't want to hand it over, but she did. $6 for this sad excuse for "fried rice" is depressing because I loved Fresh Catch. If this is indicative of what they feel towards treating maybe not their most regular customera, then I feel a but cautious going there if they let this stuff slide down the chain. Would not say it is the most abhorring thing in the world that I have seen, but honestly what do you expect if you show your honest opinion of a customer's meal and that opinion is disgust. Needless to say if you feel like your portions here are smaller than a previous trip, it's likely because they don't give a rat's behind about you.

    (2)

  • Sara S.

    Yes yes so we all know that Fresh Catch is known for their poke. However, I'm here to write about two little less well known items of theirs... the furikake fries & the pastele fries!! I know you may be thinking, "da faq?!? Fresh catch is a SEAFOOD market, what you talkin bout Willis?!" And that's what I thought too. I enjoyed their spicy ahi and their shoyu poke, but in general I wasn't too impressed especially for the price, and when you're competing against the likes of Ono Seafood and Tamura's, you'd better be pretty amazing. So I wrote Fresh Catch off. But then, at the Jack Johnson Concert, I was able to try their FURIKAKE FRIES thanks to Nicole K ($5)! It's probably just fries covered in mayo and furikake, but it was SO GOOD. I was hooked so I also decided to sample their PASTELE FRIES ($6). HO, that was a huge meal for two people itself! A little salty, but the pork, cheese, peppers, olives, and spices of the pastele really came through on the crispy fries. Didn't make them TOO soggy... twas like a pimped out chili cheese fries (sorry Zippy's). If you're looking for poke and want a change from Ono Seafood or Tamura's (Fresh Catch has some unique selections of their own), stop by but be warned, it's a little PRICEY. And if you want broke da mouth fries, come here as well. Apparently they have many other non-poke items, so I'll probably be back to investigate. You may be pleasantly surprised as I was. Look for the huge Octopus sign, you can't miss it!

    (4)

  • Lei K.

    I reAlly liked the pastele stew plate. I go back and get that often. I have never ordered the poke but I see a lot of people ordering that. Service is good . The girls behind the counter are friendly.

    (3)

  • Sharon M.

    Love this place, just hard to get to because of location but when we're near by we definitely stop in. Had their Patellae fries for the first time, so deadly but delicious. Always good service and family friendly!

    (5)

  • Lauren W.

    THIS PLACE CHANGED MY LIFE, OMG. I loved the poke here!!! I'm from the mainland and love poke, so there might be other places on the island but this was probably my favorite. I definitley recommend the garlic shoyu ahi poke and the spicy shoyu (not that spicy). They give samples, don't worry. But the poke was so fresh, way better than what i'm used too, super smooth and slimey, it was great. Also tried the spicy ahi and spicy salmon, not a fan of the creamy mayo base but the poke was also great. Also you must try their furikake salmon-the salmon is baked to perfection, cooked perfectly, drizzled with a mayo base and then furikake, so good!! Tried their furikake fries and they are good but still not the highlight in my eyes, mostly because that also required a mayo furikake dipping sauce. Their version of the filipino beef stew was also good, you're suppose to get them with the french fries and dip it in the stew. YOU HAVE TO TRY THE POKE THOUGH

    (5)

  • Scott F.

    Fish and chips were awesome! Don't forget to try the firecracker poke!!! We will be back!

    (5)

  • Desiree S.

    Service: fast & workers are very friendly! Food: very fresh poke, my favorite would have to be their tako poke with furikake fries. My boyfriend always orders their spicy ahi poke and lomi oio. He loves it here. Overall would recommend this place if you're looking for fresh ahi. My boyfriend and I have gone here 3 times already and we are in love!

    (5)

  • Taylor A.

    Could use bigger portions, but I understating the prices since it's SOOOO GOOD!!! Come here sometimes on my lunch break from school since it's right down the street. Always super fresh and love all the sauces so so so good. Best ahi I've ever had on the island. Will always be a returning customer. Very good customer service as well :) love it here!

    (4)

  • Jackie C.

    Their poke is delicious! I got the shoyu poke and made it a poke bowl. My friend got the fried chicken and it tasted delicious also! They have their own salad dressing that is the bomb! You have to try it! It actually tastes good with almost anything. But I would definitely recommend this place to anyone that wants to try it. Great food & the workers are very friendly.

    (5)

  • Vivian L.

    This place is literally really fresh and great selection ! I always get the poke bowl with 2 choices. Fireball- too spicy for me lol I literally cry when I eat it (I don't like spicy food so i dont know why I keep choosing it lol) very saracha tasting Shoyu Ahi- always choose this but they give too much sauce. Spicy ahi- actually spicy, but not over powering. Wasabi ahi- doesn't burn your brain like wasabi but has the flavor. What I've been doing is getting a pound or half pound and just taking it home to eat with rice if I have. It's cheaper and you get a lot more poke then getting their poke bowl.

    (5)

  • Chris C.

    Best poke i had while visiting hawaii fast and friendly staff and the locals are very welcoming when it comes what to order i recomend this place!

    (5)

  • Fiona P.

    I freaking love fresh catch. My boyfriend and I go here almost every single week. We like to call that special day "Fresh Catch Friday." Now I know that seems a bit excessive, but let me just explain how good this place is. Their poke, by far, excels any other poke I've had on this island (and I've had a lot). The name speaks for itself; the fish is so fresh. My all time favorite is their salmon poke. A bit on the sweeter side, but is best paired with a saltier or spicy choice of poke. Nothing compares to their poke. NOTHING.

    (5)

  • Naia A.

    Most Ono fish tacos in town. Thursday's special..gotta have it. Not only is r he fish fresh, so is ft heir guacamole and veggies. Full and content.

    (5)

  • Sweetzelle A.

    Oh my seafood! Haha, I've always ordered the ahi katsu and the portion is pretty generous! It's around $10 which isn't too bad considering I finish only half the plate and save the rest for later. The sauce that they serve is delicious, too! Also, try the furikake fries, they taste like potato wedges and is served with the same sauce as the ahi katsu. The poke is also just as delicious. To add to the review, the employees are very friendly!

    (5)

  • Nadine J.

    Best stuffed Ahi on the island and for a decent price. There is also another location in kaneohe. I wish there was a location in Aiea area too. Try the smoked meat, Mahi sandwich and the fries with the furikake and mayo sauce is the bomb.

    (5)

  • Madz B.

    I'm obsessed with Poke and this is probably the best ever. I got the spicy coconut and spicy shouyo ahi with a scoop of white rice. So delicious I could have eaten pounds of it. Staff was rad and I absolutely love the decor as well! So precious. I will definitely come back to this spot every time I come to the island.

    (5)

  • Kate F.

    A local taste for those looking for something outside of chain restaurants. Was featured on Guy Fieri's show so we dropped in! Pretty tasty, you get a lot of food for your buck and as soon as we walked into an empty restaurant a crowd of business followed! Get here at least by 5:30 to avoid being in line for 15-20 minutes. Really nice people and very hipster feeling environment. Food was great! And priced well for being a 5 minute drive from Waikiki resorts. A must try place for anyone!

    (4)

  • Melissa M.

    I tried the spicy salmon poke and the smoked meat fried rice. AMAZING!!! And the prices aren't bad. This place is so worth it.

    (5)

  • Halei J.

    This place is amazing! When I was in Oahu last month I was here like 3 days in a row! My favs are the smoked tako and the firecracker, just writing about it makes my mouth water...soooooo ono! The staff is friendly and helpful. Man do I miss this place...love it!

    (5)

  • Amanda Y.

    I recommend the spicy salmon, fireball and firecracker. Very reasonable prices for the quality of seafood.

    (5)

  • Reiko T.

    This was a great find! My fiancé and I found this place on Yelp after hiking Diamond Head. The place was pretty busy when we arrived (around 1:30 p.m.), but the line moved quickly. I ordered the teriyaki furikake salmon plate, which was amazing! The piece of salmon was huge and perfectly cooked. My fiancé got the ahi katsu plate, and it was a huge hit. Fresh Catch also has a huge selection of fresh poke and daily specials on the counter. We loved everything about this place! Definitely a must-try in Oahu.

    (5)

  • Mel T.

    It was a Tuesday, Ono's Seafood is closed on Tuesdays (until 5/6, when they'll be open daily!), and I needed somewhere else to satiate my daily poke fix. Fresh Catch has three locations on the island and was featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. I'd visited their Kaneohe location the day prior and had really liked the Firecracker Ahi - I love spicy, and spicy this was! So I ordered the same, plus the Spicy Hawaiian. However, what a disappointment! The Kaneohe Firecracker I had had the day before, this one was not spicy at all! Also, the Spicy Hawaiian was very bland. Should've sampled both before just assuming flavor would be consistent with their other spot. Not sure if this was an off day. Service was great, so I'd give this place another shot, but perhaps I'd be better off just sticking with the Kaneohe location.

    (3)

  • Jazzy B.

    My favorite place to get seared ahi! This place never fails to satisfy me and thats pretty hard to do with ahi. Haha Their seared ahi is sooooo delicious with aioli! And green salad. Firecracker ahi, spicy ahi, shoyu poke, and tako poke, just everything is really tasty! The lady behind the counter helping us was patient and nice. I definitely recommend this place to all ahi lovers or seafood lovers.

    (5)

  • Bryan I.

    As the name implies, they serve nothing but super-fresh ahi/poke. Most of the places now days use frozen ahi (cheaper and easier to get), so i asked the lady behind the counter if they ever use any frozen ahi....she looked at me like I was crazy (or illiterate given their name) and adamantly denied them ever using it. So yeah, they've got some bomb poke. The only downside is that as with all seafood, you pay for freshness. Think $16-17/lb of ahi poke, versus the ~$10/lb you can still get at Tamura's (frozen ahi, but still damn good stuff). As usual, you can sample any of the pokes before you buy it, so I'll leave you to be the judge of which is better.

    (4)

  • Kristen K.

    This rating is for the poke bowl alone. Not the main menu (which I should have tried instead, come to think of it because the ahi katsu looks pretty good) It was pretty crowded when we went (weekend afternoon, peak noon hour) but the line moved pretty quick and the employees were friendly enough. Here, for poke bowls, you order whatever you want, and pay by weight. They have a lot of varieties in the case, along with smoked meat, etc. I got some salmon poke with a lot of furikake on it. It was way too sweet. It was hard for me to eat more than a few pieces. Some pieces were tough and stringy....ick. But what made it worse was THE RICE. It was hard and had a shell, like it had been sitting in the warmer overnight or something. A good poke bowl needs good rice. And this place did not have that. I didn't even finish a quarter of my meal. I'd much rather go to Ono's for poke bowls that include piping hot, fluffy rice and better quality fish (and for a more reasonable price)!

    (2)

  • T L.

    Don't believe the hype. Poke is fresh but who ever is preparing poke depends on the outcome good or bad. Presentation not good, mac salad doesn't come with the meal. Say what? Extra. And everything is expensive. I dont mind paying for a great meal. This wasn't even good. I cook better. Mind you I will drive from Kapolei to Kailua for a great meal. Poke drowned in shoyu sauce, salty, and a green salad with smashed doritos on it wasn't even worth eating. Everything is packed n served with one thing in mind. Fast. So, with that being said. If you want a fast food expensive joint with no attention to detail this is it.

    (1)

  • Shannon H.

    I used to come here when it was a Pizza Hut so now that's all I can see when I look at Fresh Catch. For years I thought this place looked kind of janky (from the outside it's not all that impressive) but yelp revealed to me that there might be more to this place than meets the eye.. My friend works at UH so when I have lunch with her, we can't go far. We settled on this place one day and it was such a good idea! It's not that large but there's enough parking that you don't have to hunt for a spot. They have a daily menu and also weekly chef specials. I was really bummed because after looking through reviews, I wanted to try the crab stuffed ahi roll but apparently that's a weekly special and we had gone on the wrong day! (They serve it on Wednesday only, in case you were wondering). Anyway, I decided to try the ahi katsu. SOOOO GOOD. It was fried to perfection and came with furikake that balanced it perfectly. I usually like my fish with brown rice but they have the option of white or brown rice with your order. My friends got poke which looked really good but I didn't try any because I am not a fan of zee raw fishness. Furikake fries looked promising but after the ahi katsu I was too stuffed for any more food. Side note, I usually take some of my food home for a snack later in the day, but this katsu was so good I ate it all in the one sitting! That's saying something, trust me! Hope to come back on a Wednesday to try that crab stuffed ahi roll. Esp after the katsu, I have very high hopes for this place!

    (4)

  • Donna M.

    As a self proclaimed poke lover (but then again, who isn't?) I was super impressed by how fresh everything here tasted! I got a poke bowl with brown rice and two heaping scoops of limu and shoyu garlic poke for under ten bucks! Prices for the other cooked items aren't too bad either. The menu has a ton of variety and the poke selection has a little bit of something for everyone. Plus, I've gotta say that the garlic shoyu poke is pure vampire repelling bliss! Cloves of garlic included. But... -After everything was said and done, the poke was so salty that I must have chugged a gallon of water after lunch just for my tastebuds to return to their neutral state. I eat instant noodles a handful of times every week, so no, I'm not typically a person who is hypersensitive when it comes to salt or MSG. -Service is just OK, especially during peak times. It can get pretty hectic and the people working behind the counter can get overwhelmed. -While I was looking forward to the furikake fries, I think I'll pass next time! I thought these would come out looking like the picture from the menu, but what we did get was an order of fries with two separate containers of mayo and furikake. Small portion of fries, but a whole lot of mayo. We didn't end up pouring the mayo over the fries, lest we get a big soggy mess, but even a little packet of mayo would have made this DIY dish a lot lot easier to navigate. There are a lot of other fish out there in the sea...

    (3)

  • Jackie C.

    Yummy!! Super cute little ocean cabin like food place. Serve super yummy and super fresh seafood! My friend recommend the big belly sandwich so obviously I got that and some poke of course. And I'm a fries person so I automatically got an order of furikake fries. The sandwich is so big I didn't know how to attack it. The fish belly was super fresh cause there's not much seasoning and you can still taste the sweetness of the fish. The belly is lightly battered and deep fried, so it is super tender under the batter. Along with thr fired egg, almost perfect! I think cause there's not much seasoning, it gets blend after a while. The fries was sooooo good!!! Mayo and furikake and fries its pure genius!!! Although I have to say they gave u way too much mayo...I only use half a container and all of the furikake shook it in the box and it was perfect!!! We got the spicy pike. Omg yum! The salmon egg, onion and seaweed in the mix added more the texture and flavor. Tuna is so fresh, and the spices gave it a little kick ah its super delicious!

    (4)

  • Ayla W.

    After trekking all the way out to try and hit up "Your Kitchen" only to find that they were closed until December 16th, we were tired, grumpy and hangry so we figured we'd give this place a shot as it wasn't too far away and looked decent. The selection was great and I went with the tako poke as well as the spicy ahi. My partner got the firecracker and spicy salmon. I liked his salmon better than my ahi. All of the fish was clearly fresh and nicely prepared. I didn't like that they charged $1.00 for rice though, I mean come on it's rice. The girl serving me seemed to have quite an attitude towards me. My mind was on the tako poke and didn't realize there were two other tako dishes, so when I asked for the tako she said "yeah well which one, we have three" in a snarky tone. When I said thank you for several different things, she didn't acknowledge me, however she was much nicer towards my partner when he was asking for his stuff which was so weird. I'd recommend this place of you're in the area and want to try several different poke style dishes but I wouldn't go out of my way to come here.

    (3)

  • Jhoren C.

    Im rating it only 3 stars for now because i am for sure coming back to try the rest of their menu and POKE! It was a toss up between the furikake salmon or the ahi Katsu...cashier looks at me and said "if you're really hungry, I'd go with the ahi Katsu" BOOM the decision was made! Verdict: OMG!!! This is by far the best Ahi Katsu I've tasted!!! Way better than Good to grills, seriously the ahi was cooked to perfection not too dry and the Panko breading was not too oily and had a nice golden brown. My hubby got the ahi belly plate so best believe I got to sample his as well and it was tasty, don't know what the sauce was made of but all I know it tasted like it had butter and garlic which equals a perfect duo! You can either dine-in or take out. They also serve beer and fountain drinks.

    (3)

  • M W.

    Fresh poke was my number one mission for visiting Hawaii. Fresh Catch was definitely not a disappointment! We came here right before they were closing on our first night in Hawaii. The guy behind the counter was SO friendly and gave us samples of their popular pokes. All the entire staff was really friendly and the fish was so flavorful and fresh! It's truly the best poke I've ever had. Definitely better than Ono Seafood. Fresh Catch has way better flavors and customer service! This place needs more reviews, people! The price is great, too! You pay for a scoop of rice and they measure the weight of the poke to ring you up. My total was a little under $6. You can't beat that! I would've easily paid $10+ for that delicious poke!

    (5)

  • Salman M.

    The manager was very kind and nice, the fish was delicious, and the prices were very reasonable. I would have eaten there, again, if I stayed longer in the island. Don't miss it!

    (5)

  • Terry A.

    Meeting up with Cal for lunch and I suggested "Your Kitchen" in Kaimuki ... which was closed. "How about W&M for burgers?" Hard to park there and YEP - CLOSED. Cal suggested "Fresh Catch" and what a winner that was. Ahi Katsu and some other awesome sea foods - Too short a Hawaii family visit, so much more I wanted to try at "Fresh Catch." Rivals Shirokiya in it's own way with so many delicious options and totally a "Local Peeps" place. If you like seafood, you must try - A local GEM. Thanks Cal!

    (4)

  • Jenifer G.

    When I think of casual seafood spots with fresh options like poke or sashimi, this is my go-to. I always order take out and only order the seafood options.. I've only been to the Kaimuki location, but I imagine the others are just as great. All of their seafood options are awesome. My usual order includes the AHI BELLY, FURIKAKE SALMON, AHI SANDIWCH, and/or BIG BELLY SANDWICH. I also like the TOMATO BASIL ONO, SEARED AHI SALAD, CRAB STUFFED AHI ROLL, and FISH TACOS. Sometimes I order sashimi, poke, and/or ocean salad too on the side, I it just depends on my mood when I take a peek in the glass window. Didn't care for their Fish & Chips--the woman confirmed its pre-frozen cod; the fish was delicious but the batter was a little blah; I was sad it didn't come with malt vinegar so maybe that affected my taste bud experience a bit; the fries were tasty but sorry since I had the lid closed (wish they poked holes in it). Haven't tried the Sauteed Garlic Shrimp or non-seafood dishes yet. Maybe one day I'll try eating in and see how that goes. They have specials on their board which I haven't tried yet since I normally call my order in, but hopefully one day will try something new, I'm sure it will be a winner.

    (4)

  • Kira F.

    Possibly my favorite spot on the entire island. Hands down best poke in the world! I come here at LEAST once a week.... The spicy Hawaiian poke is EVERYTHING!!!!!! Fret not if they run out, if you ask nicely they'll whip you up a Fresh batch. Although poke is my go-to, I have also had the furikake ahi katsu (YUM!!!!!!!!) and smoke meat sandwich (also yum!!!!!!!!!!) I understand that for some it's on the pricey side, but that's what you pay for quality.... Many times I've seen someone pull an entire fresh tuna out of the fridge and filet and cube it on the spot and mix the poke. MUCH better than Ono seafood!

    (5)

  • Michael B.

    Seriously the best poke I've ever had. My girlfriend and I big poke lovers. Whenever I'm townside I always make sure to stop by. Never been disappointed with whatever kind of poke I tried. I always end up getting some for the road because it's that good! I wish they opened another shop on the westside, then I'd be there daily. My personal favorite is the spicy ahi, hands down the best I've ever had on this island. The furikake fries are pretty bomb too. No outdoor seating. Friendly staff, good service.

    (5)

  • Good A.

    Sloooowwwwwwwww service in the morning, got here at 1000, did not get our food till 1045. The food is really good here, the fried tuna belly sandwich was awesome, of course the Poke, the Poke is great as always. When you open at 1000, be ready at 1000,,,pleaseeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!

    (5)

  • Thao C.

    The food was delicious. I got some coconut tako poke and sampled many other poke that was delicious. It's difficult for main landers like myself to know what is good or not. However, they let you sample the food.

    (4)

  • Bill Y.

    This is a good place for an inexpensive meal. It is a place that sells seafood and also sells prepared seafood. They have some picnic tables for enjoying the prepared seafood. Don't expect a fine dinning room but do expect some good food.

    (5)

  • Angelica J.

    Came here a couple of times with the boyfriend... and we love it! We're huge poke lovers and enjoy trying different kinds from different places. Fresh Catch probably has the creamiest/tastiest spicy ahi we've ever tried. So amazing! We actually came here two days ago. I ended up sampling the Spicy Coconut Salmon. It was pretty good, to say the least, but I have mixed feelings about the big chunks of tomato in it. I ended up just getting a simple good 'ole poke bowl... with the Spicy Hawaiian Ahi, I think it was called. It had limu in it. So good! My boyfriend got the same, just with the Spicy Ahi. He loved it so much that he ended up getting a pound more for the road. lol! I'm thinking about going back just to try their plate lunches. Judging from the pictures posted, they all look so delish!

    (5)

  • Mike P.

    Local boy makes good! Poke that is. If you are a fan of the raw, make sure to check this place out. Great little spot that caters to locals. The smoked Tako (octopus) thinly sliced, smoked on property, with a little spice added. Outstanding! Just finished eating and I want to go back. Poke salmon is a favorite, as well as Shoyu poke ahi, and you got to get crazy with a little mayo- spicy ahi. Best thing is they "let you try, before you buy" so drop in a find your favorite. Melt in your mouth fresh.

    (5)

  • Keith K.

    We had been to Fresh Catch KANEOHE and thought it was okay... went to their KAIMUKI location today and thought it was real good. Wife and I had the crab stuffed ahi roll [I think deep fried] and a plate of fish & chips. Both were tasty and I was hungry so you know I was happy. I think we'll be back here again... might even give the Kaneohe location another shot.

    (4)

  • Daniel G.

    Bug variety of poke, the coconut One Was delicious. Good price and fresh fish. Good price

    (5)

  • Angela H.

    Great local seafood restaurant! I went in on a Wednesday afternoon, so it wasn't too busy, and I was able to order right away. They serve a variety of poke and local seafood dishes...I ordered a spicy ahi domburi (fish over rice)--it was delicious! I probably scarfed it down in 5 minutes...I got two scoops of rice and, almost, half a pound of fish for just $5. I wish I would've ventured out and tried something a little more adventurous, like the furukaki salmon...They even sell beer and a wide variety of bottled drinks (like lemonade and iced tea). My only gripe with Fresh Catch is that it is a "order at the window" restaurant--not really my thing, but I guess it adds to the "local feel" of the restaurant. Overall, a great seafood restaurant for a laid back beach day.

    (5)

  • Trinh L.

    Best place for poke lovers. Skip Waikiki restaurants and go straight here. Very authentic, fun, upbeat, and friednly restaurant. You can try whatever you want before you buy. $15.99/lb for salmon poke. I paid 5$ for it and was totally full. Definitely try taco (octopus) and salmon poke!

    (5)

  • Courtney Z.

    3 words: smoked taegu tako. Absolutely delicious!! I usually pick up a 1/4 lb of that while I'm waiting on my ahi Katsu, which is also amazing! It's always very clean and comfortable inside. The aunties and uncles are all really nice and friendly. Don't waste your time on poke at Foodland. Fresh catch is where it's at.

    (5)

  • Alexa C.

    Saw this place on Triple D months ago and it did not disappoint! Poke so fresh and delicious it melts in your mouth and infiltrates your dreams! Guy Fieri, you done did me right this time!

    (5)

  • Gernell Y.

    Finally came and tried the pastele stew fries. Broke da mouth!!!!!! The crab stuffed ahi is super delicious too!!! I have found my new cheat day place to go to! The food alone would make me come back but the service makes this the best place to go. Every face you look at has a genuine smile and they make you feel right at home! I can't wait to go back! P.S. try the Kalo kapioca for dessert you won't regret it!

    (5)

  • Jimmy L.

    Came by to pick up food for take out. From behind the glass I picked out 2 poke, the shoyu ahi poke, and spicy ahi poke. Both were probably the best poke I've ever tasted. Poke in California does not taste anything close to this. The texture of the fish and the freshness just doesn't compare. I also got the furikake salmon which also taste very fresh. It's amazing what a difference fresh fish can make.

    (5)

  • Elaine D.

    Been coming here since 2012, Always spot on . Favorite dish of all time is the Furikake Salmon with Brown Rice Lunch Plate. Fresh salmon with a dose of awesome TeriMayo Sauce Another Favorite my friends always get would be their Ahi Katsu, basically like a Chicken Katsu but 100x better.

    (5)

  • Michael P.

    Excellent delicious fresh seafood. I got their seared ahi with garlic aioli and it was absolutely melt in your mouth tasty. They can serve with brown rice. I was still hungry though and got a little bit of their spicy poke which was too much mayonnaise and not enough spice in my opinion. Not as good as Onos seafood. I sampled their firecracker poke which was good. Will get that next time.

    (5)

  • Jerome B.

    Haiku Review: Guava Smoked An invasive smoke infuses the enveloped with flavors unmatched.

    (4)

  • Jessica L.

    This place should really invest in some sort of microphone system, on a busy day you can barely hear your order number being called out! I ordered the garlic salmon and my friend and I found space at one of the tables. About 15 minutes into waiting for my food I heard them call the number before mine. This was followed by a long stretch of hearing no numbers (it started to get really crowded and loud). Twenty five minutes later, I was so hungry I was just about ready to eat the person sitting next to me and I heard them call two numbers after mine! When I went up to the counter to ask about my order, the cashier handed me my plate with a shrug and a, "We were calling your number..." To top it all off, my rice was crunchy in a way that I couldn't tell if it was under or overcooked. I was on the verge of swearing never to return until I took a bite of the salmon. It was perfectly cooked, the balance of flavors was great, and I'm going to have to visit again just for the fish. It was DELICIOUS. I'll probably have a better review for them next time (I tend to say mean things when I'm hungry!) Tips and Tricks -People tend to hover around the glass and it's hard to tell if they're in line or just deciding on what to order. If you know what you want, head straight to the register. -Listen closely for your order number!

    (3)

  • Suzanne T.

    I'm not a huge fan of fish (if it's the least bit "fishy" I don't like it) but this is one of my favorite places for seafood. I've been going to Fresh Catch on Waialae since they first opened - any time I'm in that part of town I try to stop by. I've only tried the Kaneohe location once, and it was exactly the same (atmosphere, menu, quality of food, etc.). Our favorite dish is the furikake salmon and my kids also love the fish and chips (ask for it with the "sauce" all over - mmm!). Their katsu is great, as well as the crab sandwich, and whatever's on special. And of course the various poke. Yum! I think they also have uncooked meats that you can take out and cook yourself at home or the beach, which is a great idea, but I haven't tried it. They have smoked meats too, which I haven't tried, but I've heard are good. Prices are a little higher than I usually spend on lunch, but the quality makes it totally justified. The staff is always super nice, like family. Be prepared to wait awhile, especially if it's crowded. Seating is very rustic (picnic tables) and drinks are self-serve (which I LOVE since I can guzzle Diet Coke like there's no tomorrow).

    (5)

  • C D.

    Smoke meat, poke and the Ahi Katsu with that mayo sauce is the bomb!! I wish they open one up on my side of the island. I would be a regular. U know that!!!

    (5)

  • Dale A.

    I LOVE this place! I'm pretty sure by now everybody knows of this place. Long overdue review I know. I think the first item I tried from here was the salmon poke, the best way I can describe it: unbaked furikake salmon. It's delicious especially on top of hot rice. Another item that's really popular and good is their shoyu poke. Lately, I've been eating their smoked tako, spicy salmon and ocean salad. Aside from the great selection of poke, they also serve plate lunches perfect for people who don't like to eat raw fish! Ahi belly is the bomb so as the ahi katsu. They also do sashimi plates. Perfect for parties (aka drinking)! One of the reasons I keep coming back here is the freshness of the products. I like quality and i don't mind paying for it. The place is clean, lots of parking and best of all the people that works here are super NICE. By that, i mean really NICE and i like nice people. So go give them a try! Explore the ocean! :) LMK what's your favorite item on the menu!

    (5)

  • Keoni E.

    We've all done it. Trying our favorite eats at different places over and over again in search for the place that makes it the best. Then one day.... You find it... And everywhere else you've been to can't compare to it. The way the fish melts in your mouth, how fresh it is, the flavors, and every time you sample something new your okay with not going back to your normal order because that was just as good, maybe even better! This is that place! The Poke, of course is simply the best is tops but they don't stop there. The smoke meat fried rice (my personal fav) and ahi katsu are YUMS. Great poke great food great staff. Next time you need a Poke fix do your mouth a favor and get it at Fresh Catch.

    (5)

  • G Y.

    food has been pretty good of the 3x ive been. huge great selection. not reviewing the poke because it s ok and not the best place for poke but thats not a knock on the place cuz the islands have so many fish markets. they also have brown rice! only complaint and i hope the owners read this is when we ordered fish n chips they gave us bagged tartar sauce! cmon guys get some mayo and relish and mix. not hard and basic ingredients. no need to get all fancy just live up to your name FRESH. the fishnchips went from a 7/10 to 4/10 cuz of the packaged crap sauce

    (4)

  • Jeanette L.

    My favorite poke place thus far. Their poke is fresh and definitely hits the spot with my poke cravings [but when do I not have cravings? haha] Ive had several of their poke and it never goes wrong. I tend not to get the spicy ones because of how much mayo is in it, but still good! Another thing I like about this place is that they serve meat other than fish which is great since my brother can't eat fish. I'm not too sure how the other plates tastes but from my family's review the oxtail soup is pretty good and the katsu is good as well!

    (5)

  • Jasmine O.

    Very happy that friends who are regulars of this place brought me out here today! Everything was SO good!! I had samples of the furikake salmon and garlic chicken! Too delish! I ordered crab sandwich with fries-- omg the fries with that furikake heaven of a dip was sooooooo great! :). Can't wait to return here and try more!!!

    (5)

  • Connie W.

    Visited this place twice in the last 2 weeks. All I can say is their food is HANDS DOWN the best and freshest I have ever eaten. First time there I got one of their Tuesday weeklies Furikake Seared Ahi with Aioli: heaven on rice. The aioli mixture with the fresh par-seared fish was such a great combination. Furikake balanced and wrapped all the tastes in one! My second trip there I tried the Teriyaki Furikake Salmon: VERY Moist (I have had my fair share of dry salmon and this was the best taste my mouth experienced). Great balance between savoriness and the Furikake taste. My friend shared some of her Furikake fries on my second trip and I DEFINITELY recommend this. It was such an interesting combination with the sauce they gave with Furikake! But trust me, it was really really mouthwatering. Freshly hot fries, cool sauce, topped with Furikake. Definitely will recommend. Fresh ingredients, memorable taste, unique style!

    (5)

  • Max B.

    Gets prime food of all types, you can get poke, chicken, smoke meat. Overall cherreh! gets super busy around lunch, but besides that it's the perfect place to grab grindz.

    (5)

  • Angela L.

    No seats but which great poke place ever has anyway? Love the tako pokes here, the firecracker, and shoyu ahi! Ahi limu poke is another one my family loves (esp the older folks who don't like poke too salty). Go here! Closest good poke to hawaii Kai side.

    (4)

  • Shawna K.

    This is my absolute favorite place to go for lunch. Hands down. Their poke is always fresh and amazing!! I'm a spicy shoyu ahi kinda gal but I've been flirting with the fireball poke lately. Absolutely incredible. Their furikake fries are where it's at too. The staff are always very friendly! The other day I got half and half of my faves and the guy eyeballed it perfectly, down the the hundredth of a pound. I was so impressed. If you're needing a poke fix, head to fresh catch first!!

    (5)

  • Okidoki F.

    Tako poke Smoke meat fried rice Kaneohe was a little better taste Miss piggy is full tho! Happy Memorial Day Monday..

    (2)

  • Naomi S.

    Only place that has spicy smoked tako...not just regular spicy tako found almost anywhere but smoked tako. And it is fabulous! plate lunches are outrageously yummy and cheap. Wide variety of poke and better quality than supermarkets. Local family owned which is good and they sure knows his stuff. They even have drive through service for call in orders. plenty parking.

    (5)

  • A U.

    Disappointing.. I specifically asked the woman behind the counter how spicy the ahi shoyu was (niece and nephew visiting ) and she said " you can hardly taste it. It just affects the color" It was so spicy that I had to run out and buy a pizza!

    (1)

  • Ross S.

    One of my favorite go to restaurants in Honolulu. I eat lunch here at least twice a week! Absolutely the freshest poke for the best price. The staff are super nice, and will make up any poke you want if it is not on display that day. I absolutely recommend Fresh Catch to any and everyone! The Firecracker and Spicy Ahi are my favorite! Eat on!

    (5)

  • Brigitte S.

    Almost everytime I come here I am satisfied. While I haven't tried all of their dishes they have some killer poke & being someone who grew up hating seafood, that means something. They have awesome nasubi, shoyu poke, pipikaula (yum) & one of my faves - spicy shoyu poke. Super delicious & great prices (made to order as much/little you like :)

    (4)

  • Kenny K.

    Fresh catch is "Fresh" however after my third visit I decided that its not the healthiest cuisine to eat. Salmon is farm raised not wild. The sauces are killer literally it will clog your arteries. Well prepared, taste good, cheap for the freshness, decent atmosphere to eat in.... only one big negative... not for the health conscience. Treat yourself once in great while is OK.

    (3)

  • Michelle Q.

    If you come here, you HAVE to get their furikake mayo fries. They are heavenly. I also got their ahi sandwich which was good too. The combo with a drink cost about $11-12. That seems to be the average price for most of the food here. It is a bit pricey, but worth the splurge. The service was very friendly. I can't wait to come here again and try something new.

    (5)

  • Angela Y.

    At Fresh Catch, you'll find that they have a large variety of poke, all delicious and all FRESH! There's a reason why "fresh" is in their name, in contrast to some supermarkets that sell "previously frozen" poke, which just means "food poisoning". From coconut ahi to delicious salmon poke, Fresh Catch has it all. The combos are a reasonable price, but I prefer purchasing by the half-pound/pound and then side orders of rice. The lady who helped us was especially friendly, insisting we try all these samples before purchasing. We got the firecracker, limu, and shoyu ahi, with four scoops of white rice (they also have brown rice). There is also a large freezer with different kinds of drinks if you're not feeling for soft drinks. After my meal, I had to admit that Fresh Catch replaced the craving in my stomach where Ono's used to be. Variety and flavour just overcame quantity, and I think Fresh Catch will now be my go to place for my weekly poke cravings! They are rather busy, so it's best to avoid the high lunch hour, but you have to admit that their parking is way better than Ono's. The location is also not bad, and since it's close to schools like St. Louis, Chaminade, Sacred Hearts, and KCC, it is convenient for students looking to get lunch. I have yet to try all of the poke, but at the rate that I keep going back, you can tell Fresh Catch is addicting for poke lovers.

    (5)

  • David Y.

    My new favorite place for poke when in the area. My old fav has gone downhill since my last visit and a local recommended this to us as the place to try for poke. Not sure how he knew I was looking for a place to try for poke. We got the salmon poke, shoyu ahi poke, ahi katsu, ahi poke fried rice, and the Furikake fries. All this fed two (one light weight and one heavy weight). The shoyu ahi poke was so fresh and melt in your mouth consistency we bought a pound to go on our way out. The rice ratio to poke ratio is perfect. Two scoops of rice to compliment the poke, while the poke is still the star. The other place I used to like is the opposite. Food here comes out steaming hot and fresh. When ordering the poke plate they actually ask customers if the amount is enough. Some ask for a little bit more poke on their plate and others are fine with the portion size. The fries were crispy but the best part was the creamy mayo served with the fries. The winners here are definitely the poke and the varieties of poke they offer. Plenty of parking, indoor seating with AC, a clean public bathroom, bid portion size and reasonable prices.

    (4)

  • Nicole C.

    I patiently waited to turn left from Waialae Ave. into the parking lot of Fresh Catch cause I was craving their spicy shoyu poke! Luckily my tiny car could fit into one of the spaces in the lot. I went around noon & it was packed! There were two lines going, one for the poke & one for the plates. I knew what I wanted so I waited to be called on to place my order of 1 scoop rice & spicy shoyu poke. The owner/chef is such a nice guy & even though they were super busy he always had a smile on his face! Before weighing out your bowl the workers always show you how much they put so you can tell them to add more or take some out. For my 1 scoop poke bowl it cost about $5. I'll always come to Fresh Catch for their poke & ahi katsu when I'm in town. I almost gave in & ordered their furikake fries but I knew better, even though fries are my weakness!

    (4)

  • Crista P.

    Let me just start off by saying, I LOVE Fresh Catch! My favorites from here are the Shoyu Poke & the Smoked meat and Onions! Food: Okay so let's talk about the food. The smoked meat and onion plate is so ONO, the drench it in that sauce and it's just out of this world, and onions just make everything better. This time around the smoked meat was crunchy some people like it that way some people don't, for me I don't really care it was good either way. The plate comes with 2 scoops of white rice and 1 Mac salad of potato salad? Idk I usually don't eat it (trying to cut that and the rice out I just love the meat Lol!) The shoyu poke! Super fresh and soft and delicious, nothing more I can say about that because it's just awesome already. Now the reason why I'm not giving them 5 stars and I really really want too, but here's the thing. They share a parking lot with the CAN people, so parking gets a little tight, usually at lunch the place inside gets hella crowded and sometimes there aren't any place to sit down and eat. If fresh catch was just a tad bigger or had a bigger parking lot or restaurant I think it would be dope. But nonetheless I will still keep coming here (when it's not so busy) because it's only down the road from my house and the food is way too good not to pass up!

    (4)

  • CRYS O.

    My friend kept trying to take me to their lunch wagon in Sand Island. We were always so busy and could never take off in time to pick up lunch. I also watched the episode on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. When I found out their was one near where I lived I decided to try stop and try the Furikake Salmon my best friend was raving about. Awesome choice, worth the money, and broke da mouth. Lastly, their pastels stew is to die for. The poke is a little on the expensive side but, it's fresh not previously frozen. I'll come here all the time. I will also spread the word cause the customer service is very professional, the food is awesome, and the dine in environment is super calming. MAHALO NUI LOA FRESH CATCH WAIALAE!!

    (5)

  • Remi M.

    Casual grab & go or quick dine-in poke & seafood grub in lower Kaimuki: located on Waialae Avenue just before City Mill, across the street. It is directly across W&M Burgers. You will see that blue building with their name on it. Parking lot is kind of small & is shared with a recycling center but I was able to get an open spot just barely. I noticed a lot of spots opened up when I was leaving so I believe half their patrons order to go, like me. If you dine-in it's community dining with picnic style benches & tables. All in self-serve style: from soda machine to napkins & utensils. They also have bottled beverages available as well. The food: Real Crab Sandwich ($7.25) & Furikake Fries ($3.25). I did not know you could combo this meal & get it with a drink for $10.99. Crab sandwich was A-Okay but it needed a little heat to go with it for my tastebuds. I added my own Cholula. Fries were just okay too. Will definitely try something different next time. Had to try the poke too since that is their specialty after all. It's not everyday that I see smoked tako ($17.99/lb) so of course that's what I went for. It's a creamy mayo based delight with some nice heat to it and goes well with that nice smoky flavor. I would order it again. Will definitely be back to try other things on the menu and try more of their other types of poke as well. This ones a keeper...I'll keep going back.

    (4)

  • Purse G.

    OMG, went here yesterday & had the Ahi Poke Fried Rice and side of Lomi Salmon. This fried rice was da best I had so far on this trip back home. And the Lomi had big pieces of Salmon, and good taste but I could go with more onions (white & green). I'm going to have to go back another time before I go back LA

    (5)

  • John M.

    Solid poke, although two choices can get you anywhere from .46 to .82 pounds of poke based on our two visits. That's a pretty big difference, but more importantly, the poke is very good, and they have many different flavors to choose from. I don't really like the mayo-based preps, so the Fireball was okay for me, whereas the Firecracker worked well, and the limu was my favorite. I don't want to know how they get their brown rice to taste so good, sticky like white rice but with brown rice flavor. I know some places mix the two but this didn't seem like the case here. Nice amount of seating, which can get tight at lunch but is better than most poke markets that put you out on the street with your fish.

    (4)

  • Nat N.

    It's been 3 years since my last visit, and nothing has changed. Same fresh poke, huge crowds during the lunch rush! Today I got a poke bowl which came with 2 scoops of brown rice, and half salmon poke, half shoyu ahi poke. They charge by the weight for the poke, and my poke came out to about $3.50 per poke serving (which is just under 1/4 lb. each). Poke was delicious and fresh. My buddy Fran C. ordered the ahi katsu and it took a while for it to come out since it was super busy, but it was worth the wait. Crispy, non-greasy. Getting your order in can be confusing, since there are two registers (one on each side of the poke counter), but people kind of just convene in a glob at the entrance, so you don't really know where the line is. I think the ordering process could be improved by either making two distinct lines, or having just one line. Also, the cooked items can take a while if it's busy, so if you're in a rush, stick to the poke bowls. Tip: turn in your recyclables at RRR which is in the same parking lot before you dine at Fresh Catch. You can get 5% off when you show your receipt.

    (4)

  • Fran C.

    It's been a long time since I've eaten at Fresh Catch in Kaimuki...........several years ago when my beloved H.K. Restaurant closed in Moiliili, I was on a quest to look for a new place where I could get a good beef stew. Back then, I remembered walking into Fresh Catch on a Sunday afternoon, and remember it to be empty (as it was close to closing time). I ordered myself a beef stew plate to eat, and basically it was a disaster as it was so oily! From there, I never stepped back into Fresh Catch until today. Today was the day I met up with my Yelp buddy Nat N. (she's a cool chick) for some lunch grindz, and she mentioned to me about going to "Fresh Catch". At 1st I didn't recognize the name of the business, as it has been "THAT LONG" since I came here last to eat. But after she described to me where this place was, I realized I've eaten here before, and mentioned to her about the beef stew incident. Lol! I'm glad I finally came back here to eat today, as everything about it was good........good food, but best of all.......even greater company! If I could just say one small downer about my dining experience here today, was probably the long wait to get my food. I do know they were extremely busy at lunch today, so the wait time was probably normal.......but if you're in a rush or something............may I suggest "NOT" to order the Ahi Katsu, as it takes a bit to time to prepare. So getting down to the grindz......... Like I had mentioned before..........I ended up ordering the Ahi Katsu plate. It came with two scopes of brown rice, & the Ahi Katsu. I did remember ordering some greens with my plate, as I didn't want the mac salad. After eating my meal, I realized that they had forgotten to give me my salad with my plate....oh, well.......it was just too much food anyways. My buddy Nat ordered a Poke Bowl........which consisted to two scopes of brown rice & poke. What can I say about da grindz! Well, I'm glad I got the Ahi Katsu.........although deep fried, the fish was still moist, and not oily at all. They sure served up a large generous portion of Ahi Katsu! The Ahi Katsu came with a dipping sauce which was kinda mayonnaised based, but it really complimented the Ahi Katsu well! The brown rice I had was a bit dry, so I kinda picked at it, but didn't really consumed it as it was too hard for me. I really can't say anything about the greens, as I didn't get my salad (as I totally forgot). No matter, I was full anyways, and I must say the Ahi Katsu was delicious! I would come back here just to eat this dish again, provided when it's not too busy.........otherwise you'll probably have to wait for quite sometime to get your food. There is limited free parking in the private parking lot which is shared by a Recycling company. When it's busy at Fresh Catch, parking can be limited. When I showed up at around 11:30 AM today, I was lucky enough to get the last parking stall........phew! Otherwise I'd probably have to look for street parking. Chance 'em gang! Good local kine grindz here! :)

    (4)

  • Serena V.

    So Dan and I decided that we wanted to try some legitimate, Hawaiian, comfort food. We ended up at "Fresh Catch"! The service was excellent and we ended up having such a romantic time. I got the "salmon poke rice bowl" and Dan got the "fireball poke rice bowl". The reason that I only have a picture of the "salmon poke rice bowl" is because Dan ate his way before I could take a picture! I really recommend this place! I can't wait to tell Blaire all about it! xoxo-the real gossip girl

    (5)

  • Kris L.

    Really good poke - got spicy salmon and spicy Hawaiian over salad and ocean salad. Not too spicy and an affordable eat.

    (5)

  • Emily Z.

    I seriously died and went to poke heaven as soon as I stepped in the door. Although it looks like nothing special from the outside (and let's be honest, a little ghetto), inside is every poke lover's dream. All the fish is fresh, and you can definitely taste the difference between their's and Foodland's. Service here is awesome, and they let you sample any of the pokes before you commit to buy. There's around 10 different varieties, and fairly divided between and non-mayo flavors. In addition to poke, they also have cooked food. The seared ahi was done just right (seared on the outside, just raw on the inside), and the katsu was super crispy without a heavy amount of grease. My girlfriend is a local and I figure if she wants to take me here, it must be good. Inside is a very simple picnic table set up, so be prepared to bump elbows with strangers. Parking can also be a pain during peak hours (their lot really only holds about 12 parking spaces), so aim for off-hours.

    (5)

  • Casey L.

    Cool restaurant with a wide selection of fresh poke. I had the fireball poke and shoyu ahi poke over brown rice. The fish was delicious and fresh. I recommend mixing the mayo type poke with the non mayo to get a good mix of flavors. The fireball poke was creamy and spicy. The shoyu ahi poke was well seasoned and marinated. I really enjoyed both of those poke. They also let you try the poke before you order it too! Definitely a great place to fulfill your poke cravings!

    (5)

  • Jessica P.

    Heard of this place a while ago, and knew I wanted to come in when I got to the island. Definitely exceeded my expectations! Everyone working here is really nice and the place is clean. The poke is what we came for and it was so good! I will definitely be paying more visits before I leave!

    (5)

  • Jake F.

    Spicy Hawaiian poke and Garlic Ahi plate!! A mouth full of sweet and spiciness for the Poke. The Garlic Ahi was a good size portion with soft and flaky fish. It was all good!

    (5)

  • Irene G.

    I usually come here when I get a chance to sneak away for lunch. Service is quick and it's a good in and out type of restaurant. Tables are picnic style so you usually end up sharing tables with strangers. There's a decent flow of customers all day so you know that's a good sign. Good size poke selection and everything is consistent. My go to is the smoked meat plate. It's really hard to find smoke meat on the menu anywhere else so I always get that here. On Wednesdays their special is crab stuffed ahi roll. That's another winner! I've also had their fish and chips but eh, you could get that anywhere else. Friendly staff, super casual, lots of parking!

    (5)

  • Jessica R.

    Suuuuuuper good! My first time there i tried the ahi katsu and omg its the best thing i ever tasted! so much flavor. they gave me furikake to pour over my ahi and that made it even better! the fries were also so good! lots of taste that you are not going to regret. the only junk thing is if you go during lunch time because they are suuuper busy & you wont have anywhere to sit. other than that their ahi looks really fresh.

    (5)

  • Carol K.

    Traveling and eating go hand-in-hand. And what's even better is eating as the locals do while traveling. And Fresh Catch is certainly that. Came for the poke, their 6+ selections sold market style. Tried the furikake fries, couldn't resist the furikake combo ("crack fries"!). I felt like I was in a Turkish Bakery trying Turkish delights, but tasting the various types of pokes was just so much better! Take-Away: During our week stay in Oahu, we made 2 visits to this former Pizza Hut painted blue location. Such a chill environment of market glass cases and picnic tables. Such solid food. A drawback was that I couldn't get past the poke and fries to try any of their other actual dishes. No doubt repeat worthy for their poke, fries, and brown rice offering!

    (4)

  • Hann A.

    fresh food. helpful ladies. Wish this place was in Cali

    (5)

  • Muffin Top Q.

    Stopped by to pick up poke for a potluck dinner. There were a lot of choices, which made it hard to decide. We ended up choosing 2 pokes and lomi salmon. We really enjoyed them all. The firecracker poke was especially delicious with a nice kick. The lomi salmon had a good ratio of salmon to tomato and other ingredients. Also, it was not overly salted. Other places give you too much tomato and a touch of salmon. They have non-fish choices, which is helpful if you have a non-seafood eater in your party. I thought the prices were reasonable (lower than what we pay in California), but my local cousins said it was pricey. I wanted to go back for lunch another day, but we ran out of time. Next trip!

    (4)

  • Dwayne Y.

    I got two kinds of Poke here. The people are nice here but the service is a little slow. Their spicy tuna was ordinary. But their taegu tako was outstanding! I would come back here just for that. We also had 2 plate lunches. The pasteles stew was on point. It was rich and flavorful. But the ahi katsu was underwhelming. Normally this would be a 3-3.5 review. But the taegu tako was that good!

    (4)

  • Andrew D.

    Super fresh tasty fish. This place serves only fresh, never frozen fish so it is always the best. I love food lands poke bowls but you get what you pay for, these poke bowls are a little more expensive but so worth it. For those people who don't like raw fish and prefer cooked, they have a great selection. I haven't tried the whole menu yet, but I love ordering from the daily specials list which will give you a good deal. The only down side is that the parking lot and the inside is kind of small compared to how popular it is and they don't have a whole lot other that fish. If your craving great poke of any fish I would definitely recommend fresh catch.

    (4)

  • Mikaela C.

    The staff are ALWAYS friendly. That is one of the reasons I keep coming back. I had the firecracker poke and the garlic poke. They both were AMAZING! We also tried the luau stew and smoked pork which were both good! I like how they both came with a small container of potato salad. I love that they pack it separately because if you're like me, I don't finish the whole plate right away and usually like to save it for later. The separate container allowed me to do that without the salad getting all over everything else. Awesome place with a great selection and I am definitely a satisfied customer every time!

    (5)

  • Roxanne Lynn T.

    Just based on the take out order that I had from this place. The Seared Ahi Salad weekly special on Tuesdays is sooo goooood. I've heard many good things about this place but I have yet to try them all. They're known for their fresh seafood items. The prices and portions are pretty decent considering the market value of seafood these days. I've also had the furukake fries... definitely recommended! They have a variety of seafood choices, meat, and plate lunches along with weekly chef specials that are reasonably priced. They're open 7 days a week and accept cash or credit cards. Parking is available in front of their private lot but may be hard to find parking since it's limited.

    (4)

  • Maria G.

    I can't believe I've lived here for 6 years and this is the first time I've come here. BEST POKE on the island...HANDS DOWN. The coconut spicy poke is to DIE for. You've officially found POKE NIRVANA. Forget about foodland, forget about Tamura's...just fugghetaboutit and run to Fresh catch for their DELICIOUS AMAZING poke. Their smoked taco poke pipikaula are also delicious. Prices are very reasonable. They also sell Paiai from Kaloman which is probably the best paiai i've had.

    (5)

  • Julia S.

    I give this place a cheee hoooooo! One star for ono grinds One star for chill workers One star for decent location/parking One star for fresh fish and fresh poke made daily Their prices are standard and their seafood has been great. I really like their poke selection. They have the usual limu, shoyu, spicy poke but also have their "fireball" and other cool seasonings. I enjoy their plate lunches once in a while, but they're pretty standard in taste. I stick to my poke from here. I recommend coming a little off the lunch rush. Parking can be tight and there will be no benches to eat at inside if you coming during the rush. Overall, a great local place to satisfy your need for fish and seafood.

    (4)

  • Diana I.

    My husband and I have been obsessed with poke recently and were on the hunt for the best poke in Oahu. We stopped by this place for lunch and my eyes got wide as I saw SO many different types and flavors of poke! I had such a hard time deciding! My husband and I both got poke bowls (poke + rice) with two different poke flavors each and shared. We tried: - Spicy salmon poke - Fireball poke - Firecracker poke - Spicy coconut ahi For sure, our favorite one was the SPICY COCONUT AHI. The sauce was sooo delicious without being too overpowering. Some of the other ones were either too saucy or too salty. They also have other Hawaiian dishes if you're not in the mood for raw fish! My favorite poke in Oahu is still from Ono Seafood but this place is also worth a try! Parking: free in their private lot.

    (4)

  • Sasha L.

    Five stars for their ahi salad!! The salad comes with two dressings, but I didn't use the creamy one. It was REALLY TASTY! Perfectly seared fresh ahi, greens and mild white onion slices that were so soft and yummy I thought it was daikon. I definitely am coming back for this salad! My boyfriend had the laulau plate and he liked it. It came with rice, lomi salmon and Mac salad! Not bad for only $20! There is a lot of parking at this location, and perhaps call in your order if you're pressed for time as it does get busy. (We got here around 1:40pm and it was full).

    (5)

  • Al M.

    Always good food & great service...no matter the location. The pastele fries is the best invention ever!!! Broke da mouf & super totally mouth orgasmic. Thank you Fresh Catch for everything.

    (5)

  • Laurina S.

    This place is perfect. So many choices, so fresh and so cheap!!! Nothing more to say than hurry up and eat here.

    (5)

  • Roz M.

    I couldn't wait to come by for lunch today with my family. I was pretty overwhelmed the moment I stepped foot into this local kine grinds diner. I couldn't hold myself back. Am I going to eat...the poke fried rice? Am I going to eat the pastele? Am I going to eat the...furikaki salmon? Am I going to eat...the poke bowl? Or, am I going to eat...the smoke meat? So many yummy food. So many choices. The SMOKE MEAT plate was the winner of my decision. The plate offered a good amount of smoke meat with carmelized onions, two scoops of white rice and a cup of potato salad. The smoke meat was OK. It was tasty, but a little salty because there was a lot of teri sauce on it. I couldnt taste the smokey flavor of the meat. Just a little disappointed. I also had some FIREBALL poke. It was... The BOMB! Yummy. My daughter had a bowl of BEEF STEW. According to her, "It was one of the best lunches I ever had." My husband had the special of the day- The HAWAIIAN PLATE. The plate came with kalua pig, chicken long rice, squid luau and rice. We all loved it. It was pretty good. Thanks, Honey for sharing your plate ;0) I can't wait to come back to try the...poke fried rice, pastele, furikaki salmon and other yummy goodness.

    (4)

  • Will L.

    This was an old Pizza Hut dine in location, so there is decent dining space and ample parking. Outside looked kind of grungy, but once inside the flavors of the lunch plates just take over the ambience. I had the ahi sandwich with fries combo (which comes with a side of furikake aioli sauce). The breaded ahi and the fries came out piping hot. The menu is just so elaborate with great seafood and other lunch plates, as well as tons of poke and sashimi options. One time is not enough. As Jack said on LOST, "we gotta go back!"

    (4)

  • Vicky L.

    Their seafood is tasty and fresh and I enjoy the great service. I got a poke bowl, - one scoop brown rice with shoyu poke and limu poke. Both were delicious and made me craving for more. My boyfriend got the firecracker and spicy firecracker? I think. He enjoyed them and he comes more then me :)

    (5)

  • Maryanne K.

    Food was great! Service was friendly and helpful. Will come back again when in town.

    (5)

  • Courtney O.

    The Best Poke, period. If I get the choice to choose where to pick up poke, I always choose fresh catch. I'm obsessed with the way they make their spicy ahi. The sauce that they coat it in is perfect. It's covered in a creamy spicy mayo, just the way I like it! Their spicy salmon is equally good, covered in that same delicious sauce. The poke is always fresh and there's an option for everyone. You can choose to stack up your poke in a poke bowl or you could get a plate lunch. I actually really love the pasteles they have here also. So many great options to choose from that fulfill every fish lovers cravings!

    (5)

  • Lonny K.

    I go back and forth on what I consider the best poke on the island... you have the guys who are always in the discussion - Tanioka's, Alicia's, Ono's, Tamura's, etc. And you'd be crazy not to include these guys in that discussion. Some people like the fancy-schmancy stuff from a place like Paina's... and those are good, and there's definitely a place for those. But if you're looking for the best, no-frills, post-surf-sesh-at-Sandy's poke bowl around... you'd be hard-pressed to beat this place. I go with a regular poke bowl... and I get four types of poke on top. One of the things I LOVE about this place is that you can put as much or as little poke on your poke bowl as your little raw-fish eating palette desires. They don't charge a set price for a bowl... you pay the actual price-by-weight for the poke that you put on top. Why doesn't everybody else do that?! That's so logical, it almost makes toooooo much sense. Anyways - I always get smoked tako poke (if you haven't had it from here, you're just silly!), taegu tako poke, fireball ahi, and whatever else from the fish menu that looks either the freshest or the most appetizing that day (which lately, has been the spicy coconut). If you order a poke bowl like that (and you gotta be pretty hungry to put it all down, so be warned), feel free to just start emailing me your "Thank-You" e-cards! You're welcome! It's super legit. Another pro-tip - for the Yelpers who enjoy eating awesome sh*t... go there and order the furikake fries for like $3. Then order a quarter-lb or so of smoked tako poke. When you get your fries, instead of pouring the creamy mayo sauce on them and then topping with furikake... pour your creamy smoked tako poke over them, then top with furikake. You're effing welcome!!!

    (5)

  • kristine f.

    Finally got a chance to try Fresh Catch after a beautiful day at the beach. I ordered half a pound of Spicy Tuna and Smoked Pork and Onion plate. Both choices were ono. I loved the Smoked Pork with Onions. The pork was juicy and tasty. I liked how the pork was caramelized with sauce...so much my mouth is currently salivating. Portions were decently sized for the price point. Quality of the poke and fresh fish were definitely on point! Thumbs up. I enjoyed the Spicy Tuna poke, it had a hint of wasabi flavor to it which I am typically not a fan of. But this one was very tasty. Parking wasn't too bad since I went at an off peak time (2pm). Look forward to trying other dishes in the very near future.

    (4)

  • Jennica Megan B.

    Honestly not a huge fan of this place. I've been here more than 3 times. My justification for eating here every time is because so many people recommend them. Here's my personal opinion - I'm not completely wow'ed by their food. The pictures and names of the food don't match up with what you get. I've tried their shoyu poke, spicy poke, their special Seared Furikake Ahi plate amongst many others with family, friends, and out of town guests. My overall review is that it was just alright or okay. The only pro was they had a place to sit and eat but I feel that there are other places on the island with great poke and fresh local seafood plates. They may not have a place to sit and eat but you'll have better luck with grocery stores like Foodland or Times, -and fish markets like Tamashiro's, Tanioka's or Tamura's.

    (3)

  • Michelle E.

    You can't get any fresher than fresh catch. It's literally from sea to land or sea to your plate and into your bellies. I know for a fact as a culinary student from KCC that they support local and get the freshest fish from the fish auction down at pier 38. Sustainability is also a key factor to their establishment as well they don't to like to waste any part of the fish from the collars, bellies, etc. One of my go to spots when I'm craving for the freshest and some onolicious poke. It's like only a couple minutes away from my school lol. They have an abundance of poke's so perfect for everyone. They also include like your typical shoyu, sesame, and onion/limu ahi poke's. I love to get their poke bowl plate lunch I love their fireball ahi poke it's the bomb (caution it's spicy). Though like I said their poke choices are endless they also have some tako(octopus) poke, mussels etc. Other than poke's they have some pretty good plate lunches too but just a reminder some of their specials are only on certain days. If you're around Waialae you must come here and try their ahi katsu, and their Teri furikake salmon it's sooooooo good. Every time I come here and order those they're always cooked perfectly still moist, tender, and juicy. They always have soup of the days and daily lunch specials which I really like. If it's your first time coming here I recommend on ordering their furikake fries it's a must when you eat here. They're so addicting you're gonna want to constantly order this every visit I know that for a fact because I always do myself lol. Trust me you'll never be satisfied with regular fries ever again once you've had fresh catch's furikake fries. So if you're in the kaimuki area around Waialae ave. and craving for some fresh seafood checkout fresh catch.

    (4)

  • Hannah M.

    So far what we have tried everything is ono. Had the spicy shoyu ahi poke, shoyu ahi poke, coconut spicy ahi, garlic chicken, poke fried rice. Also heard the pastele stew is winners. Luau table style eating. Staff was friendly and helpful. Definitely will come back when we're back on island!

    (5)

  • Cindy L.

    Fresh Catch has been on my radar for a while, but I just have not stopped by. This weekend, I was shopping at City Mill, so I decided to swing off and try some poke in a raining day. The poke looked fresh, most range from $10 to $15 per pound. The spicy ahi is definitely the most popular choice, because by the time I got there around 4pm, it was mostly gone. So I bought a pound of the spicy Hawaiian ahi for $13.99, same seasoning as the spicy ahi, but it has limu in it. The ahi was fresh and soft... not much tendon in my bite. The place also offered other hot entrees/ lunch plates and provides a huge sitting area.

    (4)

  • Darren N.

    I'll give it to you all straight. Small bug (roach?) in the stew and it was noticed half-way after eating it. Another felt ill a couple hours after eating. My dish was fine and the spicy poke was hot but the cuts of fish were not the best quality and some pieces were chewy. I'm okay with hot rice and raw fish but those looking for a sushi rice fish bowl should look elsewhere. Parking, on occasion, can be nonexistent. Been here a couple times now and I'm really wondering what I'm missing when I look at all the other positive reviews. On the bright side I noticed their green placard and good service. There's also a good variety of hot food and poke to choose from. Unfortunately this place just doesn't do it for me.

    (2)

  • Ash K.

    Went here for lunch at the recommendation of a local and it did not disappoint. The poke bowls are delicious! Very fresh and lots of different flavors to try, we had the firecracker, wasabi and garlic - all were very tasty! Probably the best poke we've had! Fast service, friendly staff and good prices. Overall a great place!

    (5)

  • Pamela S.

    This place has THE BEST seared Ahi salad around. Their poke is super yummy too.

    (5)

  • Mitchell Y.

    Good place to get your fix on seafood plate lunch. Try their ahi katsu, smoke meat and onions, or furikake salmon. they also have the loads of poke too! Prices aren't cheap but it's seafood, so it's worth it.

    (5)

  • Brenda L.

    We went here on a Tuesday, on the day before we flew back to California. We had heard from one of our tour guides that their Wednesday special (stuffed roll) was amazing. My husband practically begged the lady to make it for him on a Tuesday and she was so sweet to agree. Anyway it was great, I had the salmon with a mayo based sauce which I ate entirely. All the locals eat there. They serve a local favorite, poke, which I didn't like but everyone else loves it. I recommend it!

    (4)

  • John L.

    My "Must Go" place when I'm in Town. The Poke is always great, and service is too.

    (4)

  • Leigh N.

    Always busy. Always. The staff at Fresh Catch does an awesome job of hustling out orders in a friendly efficient manner. I'm a huge fan of the Fireball poke and the ahi katsu. I keep wanting to try other things on the menu but I'm finding it impossible to deviate from the 2 items that have proven to be consistently delicious. One day. Maybe.

    (4)

  • Jeffrey T.

    This place loses 2 stars from me because they settled. Anywhere worth eating should try their best for the customer and what I saw when I visited today was just sad. The cashier checked my order, the smoked meat fried rice and winced at what was in it. She gave a look to who I assume was the cook who gave her a look back, which probably equated to "just give um". She gave my styrofoam tray a shake so the portion looked more than it was. When she handed it to me it was like she knew I would not like it and a part of her didn't want to hand it over, but she did. $6 for this sad excuse for "fried rice" is depressing because I loved Fresh Catch. If this is indicative of what they feel towards treating maybe not their most regular customera, then I feel a but cautious going there if they let this stuff slide down the chain. Would not say it is the most abhorring thing in the world that I have seen, but honestly what do you expect if you show your honest opinion of a customer's meal and that opinion is disgust. Needless to say if you feel like your portions here are smaller than a previous trip, it's likely because they don't give a rat's behind about you.

    (2)

  • Sara S.

    Yes yes so we all know that Fresh Catch is known for their poke. However, I'm here to write about two little less well known items of theirs... the furikake fries & the pastele fries!! I know you may be thinking, "da faq?!? Fresh catch is a SEAFOOD market, what you talkin bout Willis?!" And that's what I thought too. I enjoyed their spicy ahi and their shoyu poke, but in general I wasn't too impressed especially for the price, and when you're competing against the likes of Ono Seafood and Tamura's, you'd better be pretty amazing. So I wrote Fresh Catch off. But then, at the Jack Johnson Concert, I was able to try their FURIKAKE FRIES thanks to Nicole K ($5)! It's probably just fries covered in mayo and furikake, but it was SO GOOD. I was hooked so I also decided to sample their PASTELE FRIES ($6). HO, that was a huge meal for two people itself! A little salty, but the pork, cheese, peppers, olives, and spices of the pastele really came through on the crispy fries. Didn't make them TOO soggy... twas like a pimped out chili cheese fries (sorry Zippy's). If you're looking for poke and want a change from Ono Seafood or Tamura's (Fresh Catch has some unique selections of their own), stop by but be warned, it's a little PRICEY. And if you want broke da mouth fries, come here as well. Apparently they have many other non-poke items, so I'll probably be back to investigate. You may be pleasantly surprised as I was. Look for the huge Octopus sign, you can't miss it!

    (4)

  • Lei K.

    I reAlly liked the pastele stew plate. I go back and get that often. I have never ordered the poke but I see a lot of people ordering that. Service is good . The girls behind the counter are friendly.

    (3)

  • Sharon M.

    Love this place, just hard to get to because of location but when we're near by we definitely stop in. Had their Patellae fries for the first time, so deadly but delicious. Always good service and family friendly!

    (5)

  • Lauren W.

    THIS PLACE CHANGED MY LIFE, OMG. I loved the poke here!!! I'm from the mainland and love poke, so there might be other places on the island but this was probably my favorite. I definitley recommend the garlic shoyu ahi poke and the spicy shoyu (not that spicy). They give samples, don't worry. But the poke was so fresh, way better than what i'm used too, super smooth and slimey, it was great. Also tried the spicy ahi and spicy salmon, not a fan of the creamy mayo base but the poke was also great. Also you must try their furikake salmon-the salmon is baked to perfection, cooked perfectly, drizzled with a mayo base and then furikake, so good!! Tried their furikake fries and they are good but still not the highlight in my eyes, mostly because that also required a mayo furikake dipping sauce. Their version of the filipino beef stew was also good, you're suppose to get them with the french fries and dip it in the stew. YOU HAVE TO TRY THE POKE THOUGH

    (5)

  • Scott F.

    Fish and chips were awesome! Don't forget to try the firecracker poke!!! We will be back!

    (5)

  • Desiree S.

    Service: fast & workers are very friendly! Food: very fresh poke, my favorite would have to be their tako poke with furikake fries. My boyfriend always orders their spicy ahi poke and lomi oio. He loves it here. Overall would recommend this place if you're looking for fresh ahi. My boyfriend and I have gone here 3 times already and we are in love!

    (5)

  • Taylor A.

    Could use bigger portions, but I understating the prices since it's SOOOO GOOD!!! Come here sometimes on my lunch break from school since it's right down the street. Always super fresh and love all the sauces so so so good. Best ahi I've ever had on the island. Will always be a returning customer. Very good customer service as well :) love it here!

    (4)

  • Jackie C.

    Their poke is delicious! I got the shoyu poke and made it a poke bowl. My friend got the fried chicken and it tasted delicious also! They have their own salad dressing that is the bomb! You have to try it! It actually tastes good with almost anything. But I would definitely recommend this place to anyone that wants to try it. Great food & the workers are very friendly.

    (5)

  • Vivian L.

    This place is literally really fresh and great selection ! I always get the poke bowl with 2 choices. Fireball- too spicy for me lol I literally cry when I eat it (I don't like spicy food so i dont know why I keep choosing it lol) very saracha tasting Shoyu Ahi- always choose this but they give too much sauce. Spicy ahi- actually spicy, but not over powering. Wasabi ahi- doesn't burn your brain like wasabi but has the flavor. What I've been doing is getting a pound or half pound and just taking it home to eat with rice if I have. It's cheaper and you get a lot more poke then getting their poke bowl.

    (5)

  • Chris C.

    Best poke i had while visiting hawaii fast and friendly staff and the locals are very welcoming when it comes what to order i recomend this place!

    (5)

  • Leo M.

    Really good poke. And even Guy Fiery featured it! Got the spicy tako, firecracker, fireball, and soyu poke. Excellent. The staff is really helpful and give you samples.

    (5)

  • Amanda H.

    Good food but had to wait 20 minutes for our furikake salmon, totally forgot about us and just said sorry. Not the best customer service...

    (3)

  • Jayden L.

    Great fish but the sauces need to be toned down. Fireball ahi had too much mayo. Shoyu salmon was terribly sweet. Firecracker ahi had the heat but wasn't a tasty spice. Ahi belly sandwich was really good but didn't come with ant sauce. That's just my experience, but looks like everyone loves this place. I'll keep coming back but ill be using the rice to soak up the sauce.

    (3)

  • Fiona P.

    I freaking love fresh catch. My boyfriend and I go here almost every single week. We like to call that special day "Fresh Catch Friday." Now I know that seems a bit excessive, but let me just explain how good this place is. Their poke, by far, excels any other poke I've had on this island (and I've had a lot). The name speaks for itself; the fish is so fresh. My all time favorite is their salmon poke. A bit on the sweeter side, but is best paired with a saltier or spicy choice of poke. Nothing compares to their poke. NOTHING.

    (5)

  • Naia A.

    Most Ono fish tacos in town. Thursday's special..gotta have it. Not only is r he fish fresh, so is ft heir guacamole and veggies. Full and content.

    (5)

  • Sweetzelle A.

    Oh my seafood! Haha, I've always ordered the ahi katsu and the portion is pretty generous! It's around $10 which isn't too bad considering I finish only half the plate and save the rest for later. The sauce that they serve is delicious, too! Also, try the furikake fries, they taste like potato wedges and is served with the same sauce as the ahi katsu. The poke is also just as delicious. To add to the review, the employees are very friendly!

    (5)

  • Nadine J.

    Best stuffed Ahi on the island and for a decent price. There is also another location in kaneohe. I wish there was a location in Aiea area too. Try the smoked meat, Mahi sandwich and the fries with the furikake and mayo sauce is the bomb.

    (5)

  • Madz B.

    I'm obsessed with Poke and this is probably the best ever. I got the spicy coconut and spicy shouyo ahi with a scoop of white rice. So delicious I could have eaten pounds of it. Staff was rad and I absolutely love the decor as well! So precious. I will definitely come back to this spot every time I come to the island.

    (5)

  • Sasha L.

    Five stars for their ahi salad!! The salad comes with two dressings, but I didn't use the creamy one. It was REALLY TASTY! Perfectly seared fresh ahi, greens and mild white onion slices that were so soft and yummy I thought it was daikon. I definitely am coming back for this salad! My boyfriend had the laulau plate and he liked it. It came with rice, lomi salmon and Mac salad! Not bad for only $20! There is a lot of parking at this location, and perhaps call in your order if you're pressed for time as it does get busy. (We got here around 1:40pm and it was full).

    (5)

  • Al M.

    Always good food & great service...no matter the location. The pastele fries is the best invention ever!!! Broke da mouf & super totally mouth orgasmic. Thank you Fresh Catch for everything.

    (5)

  • Laurina S.

    This place is perfect. So many choices, so fresh and so cheap!!! Nothing more to say than hurry up and eat here.

    (5)

  • Roz M.

    I couldn't wait to come by for lunch today with my family. I was pretty overwhelmed the moment I stepped foot into this local kine grinds diner. I couldn't hold myself back. Am I going to eat...the poke fried rice? Am I going to eat the pastele? Am I going to eat the...furikaki salmon? Am I going to eat...the poke bowl? Or, am I going to eat...the smoke meat? So many yummy food. So many choices. The SMOKE MEAT plate was the winner of my decision. The plate offered a good amount of smoke meat with carmelized onions, two scoops of white rice and a cup of potato salad. The smoke meat was OK. It was tasty, but a little salty because there was a lot of teri sauce on it. I couldnt taste the smokey flavor of the meat. Just a little disappointed. I also had some FIREBALL poke. It was... The BOMB! Yummy. My daughter had a bowl of BEEF STEW. According to her, "It was one of the best lunches I ever had." My husband had the special of the day- The HAWAIIAN PLATE. The plate came with kalua pig, chicken long rice, squid luau and rice. We all loved it. It was pretty good. Thanks, Honey for sharing your plate ;0) I can't wait to come back to try the...poke fried rice, pastele, furikaki salmon and other yummy goodness.

    (4)

  • Will L.

    This was an old Pizza Hut dine in location, so there is decent dining space and ample parking. Outside looked kind of grungy, but once inside the flavors of the lunch plates just take over the ambience. I had the ahi sandwich with fries combo (which comes with a side of furikake aioli sauce). The breaded ahi and the fries came out piping hot. The menu is just so elaborate with great seafood and other lunch plates, as well as tons of poke and sashimi options. One time is not enough. As Jack said on LOST, "we gotta go back!"

    (4)

  • Vicky L.

    Their seafood is tasty and fresh and I enjoy the great service. I got a poke bowl, - one scoop brown rice with shoyu poke and limu poke. Both were delicious and made me craving for more. My boyfriend got the firecracker and spicy firecracker? I think. He enjoyed them and he comes more then me :)

    (5)

  • Maryanne K.

    Food was great! Service was friendly and helpful. Will come back again when in town.

    (5)

  • Courtney O.

    The Best Poke, period. If I get the choice to choose where to pick up poke, I always choose fresh catch. I'm obsessed with the way they make their spicy ahi. The sauce that they coat it in is perfect. It's covered in a creamy spicy mayo, just the way I like it! Their spicy salmon is equally good, covered in that same delicious sauce. The poke is always fresh and there's an option for everyone. You can choose to stack up your poke in a poke bowl or you could get a plate lunch. I actually really love the pasteles they have here also. So many great options to choose from that fulfill every fish lovers cravings!

    (5)

  • Rishard C.

    My wife and I were pretty disappointed by the food here. She had the roll special of the day which we both tried and disliked. I had the fried poke which was ok, but it really wasn't that good. The one thing that stood out was the fries that another review recommended. Adding the seaweed seasoning to it really made it taste good. Part of the reason we went here is because it was featured on diners drive ins and dives. This definitely had the atmosphere of a local dive. This place really made me question Guy Fieri ' s pallet.

    (2)

  • Lisa M.

    What a surprise! We always drive by Fresh Catch and to be honest, it wasn't something that caught my eye or made me think...hmmm??? What's in there? It actually took someone saying,"Hey, look it up on yelp!" Thanks to fellow yelpers, we were excited to try it out! We ordered a bunch of things, the poke bowl, futikake fish, fish and fries, etc. the poke bowl was Ono!!! It was around 9.00 and for the amount it was worth it. I LOVE my poke and I actually couldn't finish it- had to save a bit for the next meal. The fish was fresh, the sauce was very flavorful and could taste the garlic and ginger. Yummy!!! The furikake fish was very tender great with salad! The other dishes were great as well. So great that I forgot to take pictures! Ooops!!

    (4)

  • Kate F.

    A local taste for those looking for something outside of chain restaurants. Was featured on Guy Fieri's show so we dropped in! Pretty tasty, you get a lot of food for your buck and as soon as we walked into an empty restaurant a crowd of business followed! Get here at least by 5:30 to avoid being in line for 15-20 minutes. Really nice people and very hipster feeling environment. Food was great! And priced well for being a 5 minute drive from Waikiki resorts. A must try place for anyone!

    (4)

  • Melissa M.

    I tried the spicy salmon poke and the smoked meat fried rice. AMAZING!!! And the prices aren't bad. This place is so worth it.

    (5)

  • Halei J.

    This place is amazing! When I was in Oahu last month I was here like 3 days in a row! My favs are the smoked tako and the firecracker, just writing about it makes my mouth water...soooooo ono! The staff is friendly and helpful. Man do I miss this place...love it!

    (5)

  • Amanda Y.

    I recommend the spicy salmon, fireball and firecracker. Very reasonable prices for the quality of seafood.

    (5)

  • Reiko T.

    This was a great find! My fiancé and I found this place on Yelp after hiking Diamond Head. The place was pretty busy when we arrived (around 1:30 p.m.), but the line moved quickly. I ordered the teriyaki furikake salmon plate, which was amazing! The piece of salmon was huge and perfectly cooked. My fiancé got the ahi katsu plate, and it was a huge hit. Fresh Catch also has a huge selection of fresh poke and daily specials on the counter. We loved everything about this place! Definitely a must-try in Oahu.

    (5)

  • Mel T.

    It was a Tuesday, Ono's Seafood is closed on Tuesdays (until 5/6, when they'll be open daily!), and I needed somewhere else to satiate my daily poke fix. Fresh Catch has three locations on the island and was featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. I'd visited their Kaneohe location the day prior and had really liked the Firecracker Ahi - I love spicy, and spicy this was! So I ordered the same, plus the Spicy Hawaiian. However, what a disappointment! The Kaneohe Firecracker I had had the day before, this one was not spicy at all! Also, the Spicy Hawaiian was very bland. Should've sampled both before just assuming flavor would be consistent with their other spot. Not sure if this was an off day. Service was great, so I'd give this place another shot, but perhaps I'd be better off just sticking with the Kaneohe location.

    (3)

  • Jazzy B.

    My favorite place to get seared ahi! This place never fails to satisfy me and thats pretty hard to do with ahi. Haha Their seared ahi is sooooo delicious with aioli! And green salad. Firecracker ahi, spicy ahi, shoyu poke, and tako poke, just everything is really tasty! The lady behind the counter helping us was patient and nice. I definitely recommend this place to all ahi lovers or seafood lovers.

    (5)

  • Bryan I.

    As the name implies, they serve nothing but super-fresh ahi/poke. Most of the places now days use frozen ahi (cheaper and easier to get), so i asked the lady behind the counter if they ever use any frozen ahi....she looked at me like I was crazy (or illiterate given their name) and adamantly denied them ever using it. So yeah, they've got some bomb poke. The only downside is that as with all seafood, you pay for freshness. Think $16-17/lb of ahi poke, versus the ~$10/lb you can still get at Tamura's (frozen ahi, but still damn good stuff). As usual, you can sample any of the pokes before you buy it, so I'll leave you to be the judge of which is better.

    (4)

  • Kristen K.

    This rating is for the poke bowl alone. Not the main menu (which I should have tried instead, come to think of it because the ahi katsu looks pretty good) It was pretty crowded when we went (weekend afternoon, peak noon hour) but the line moved pretty quick and the employees were friendly enough. Here, for poke bowls, you order whatever you want, and pay by weight. They have a lot of varieties in the case, along with smoked meat, etc. I got some salmon poke with a lot of furikake on it. It was way too sweet. It was hard for me to eat more than a few pieces. Some pieces were tough and stringy....ick. But what made it worse was THE RICE. It was hard and had a shell, like it had been sitting in the warmer overnight or something. A good poke bowl needs good rice. And this place did not have that. I didn't even finish a quarter of my meal. I'd much rather go to Ono's for poke bowls that include piping hot, fluffy rice and better quality fish (and for a more reasonable price)!

    (2)

  • T L.

    Don't believe the hype. Poke is fresh but who ever is preparing poke depends on the outcome good or bad. Presentation not good, mac salad doesn't come with the meal. Say what? Extra. And everything is expensive. I dont mind paying for a great meal. This wasn't even good. I cook better. Mind you I will drive from Kapolei to Kailua for a great meal. Poke drowned in shoyu sauce, salty, and a green salad with smashed doritos on it wasn't even worth eating. Everything is packed n served with one thing in mind. Fast. So, with that being said. If you want a fast food expensive joint with no attention to detail this is it.

    (1)

  • Michael B.

    Seriously the best poke I've ever had. My girlfriend and I big poke lovers. Whenever I'm townside I always make sure to stop by. Never been disappointed with whatever kind of poke I tried. I always end up getting some for the road because it's that good! I wish they opened another shop on the westside, then I'd be there daily. My personal favorite is the spicy ahi, hands down the best I've ever had on this island. The furikake fries are pretty bomb too. No outdoor seating. Friendly staff, good service.

    (5)

  • Good A.

    Sloooowwwwwwwww service in the morning, got here at 1000, did not get our food till 1045. The food is really good here, the fried tuna belly sandwich was awesome, of course the Poke, the Poke is great as always. When you open at 1000, be ready at 1000,,,pleaseeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!

    (5)

  • Thao C.

    The food was delicious. I got some coconut tako poke and sampled many other poke that was delicious. It's difficult for main landers like myself to know what is good or not. However, they let you sample the food.

    (4)

  • Shannon H.

    I used to come here when it was a Pizza Hut so now that's all I can see when I look at Fresh Catch. For years I thought this place looked kind of janky (from the outside it's not all that impressive) but yelp revealed to me that there might be more to this place than meets the eye.. My friend works at UH so when I have lunch with her, we can't go far. We settled on this place one day and it was such a good idea! It's not that large but there's enough parking that you don't have to hunt for a spot. They have a daily menu and also weekly chef specials. I was really bummed because after looking through reviews, I wanted to try the crab stuffed ahi roll but apparently that's a weekly special and we had gone on the wrong day! (They serve it on Wednesday only, in case you were wondering). Anyway, I decided to try the ahi katsu. SOOOO GOOD. It was fried to perfection and came with furikake that balanced it perfectly. I usually like my fish with brown rice but they have the option of white or brown rice with your order. My friends got poke which looked really good but I didn't try any because I am not a fan of zee raw fishness. Furikake fries looked promising but after the ahi katsu I was too stuffed for any more food. Side note, I usually take some of my food home for a snack later in the day, but this katsu was so good I ate it all in the one sitting! That's saying something, trust me! Hope to come back on a Wednesday to try that crab stuffed ahi roll. Esp after the katsu, I have very high hopes for this place!

    (4)

  • Donna M.

    As a self proclaimed poke lover (but then again, who isn't?) I was super impressed by how fresh everything here tasted! I got a poke bowl with brown rice and two heaping scoops of limu and shoyu garlic poke for under ten bucks! Prices for the other cooked items aren't too bad either. The menu has a ton of variety and the poke selection has a little bit of something for everyone. Plus, I've gotta say that the garlic shoyu poke is pure vampire repelling bliss! Cloves of garlic included. But... -After everything was said and done, the poke was so salty that I must have chugged a gallon of water after lunch just for my tastebuds to return to their neutral state. I eat instant noodles a handful of times every week, so no, I'm not typically a person who is hypersensitive when it comes to salt or MSG. -Service is just OK, especially during peak times. It can get pretty hectic and the people working behind the counter can get overwhelmed. -While I was looking forward to the furikake fries, I think I'll pass next time! I thought these would come out looking like the picture from the menu, but what we did get was an order of fries with two separate containers of mayo and furikake. Small portion of fries, but a whole lot of mayo. We didn't end up pouring the mayo over the fries, lest we get a big soggy mess, but even a little packet of mayo would have made this DIY dish a lot lot easier to navigate. There are a lot of other fish out there in the sea...

    (3)

  • Jackie C.

    Yummy!! Super cute little ocean cabin like food place. Serve super yummy and super fresh seafood! My friend recommend the big belly sandwich so obviously I got that and some poke of course. And I'm a fries person so I automatically got an order of furikake fries. The sandwich is so big I didn't know how to attack it. The fish belly was super fresh cause there's not much seasoning and you can still taste the sweetness of the fish. The belly is lightly battered and deep fried, so it is super tender under the batter. Along with thr fired egg, almost perfect! I think cause there's not much seasoning, it gets blend after a while. The fries was sooooo good!!! Mayo and furikake and fries its pure genius!!! Although I have to say they gave u way too much mayo...I only use half a container and all of the furikake shook it in the box and it was perfect!!! We got the spicy pike. Omg yum! The salmon egg, onion and seaweed in the mix added more the texture and flavor. Tuna is so fresh, and the spices gave it a little kick ah its super delicious!

    (4)

  • Ayla W.

    After trekking all the way out to try and hit up "Your Kitchen" only to find that they were closed until December 16th, we were tired, grumpy and hangry so we figured we'd give this place a shot as it wasn't too far away and looked decent. The selection was great and I went with the tako poke as well as the spicy ahi. My partner got the firecracker and spicy salmon. I liked his salmon better than my ahi. All of the fish was clearly fresh and nicely prepared. I didn't like that they charged $1.00 for rice though, I mean come on it's rice. The girl serving me seemed to have quite an attitude towards me. My mind was on the tako poke and didn't realize there were two other tako dishes, so when I asked for the tako she said "yeah well which one, we have three" in a snarky tone. When I said thank you for several different things, she didn't acknowledge me, however she was much nicer towards my partner when he was asking for his stuff which was so weird. I'd recommend this place of you're in the area and want to try several different poke style dishes but I wouldn't go out of my way to come here.

    (3)

  • Jhoren C.

    Im rating it only 3 stars for now because i am for sure coming back to try the rest of their menu and POKE! It was a toss up between the furikake salmon or the ahi Katsu...cashier looks at me and said "if you're really hungry, I'd go with the ahi Katsu" BOOM the decision was made! Verdict: OMG!!! This is by far the best Ahi Katsu I've tasted!!! Way better than Good to grills, seriously the ahi was cooked to perfection not too dry and the Panko breading was not too oily and had a nice golden brown. My hubby got the ahi belly plate so best believe I got to sample his as well and it was tasty, don't know what the sauce was made of but all I know it tasted like it had butter and garlic which equals a perfect duo! You can either dine-in or take out. They also serve beer and fountain drinks.

    (3)

  • M W.

    Fresh poke was my number one mission for visiting Hawaii. Fresh Catch was definitely not a disappointment! We came here right before they were closing on our first night in Hawaii. The guy behind the counter was SO friendly and gave us samples of their popular pokes. All the entire staff was really friendly and the fish was so flavorful and fresh! It's truly the best poke I've ever had. Definitely better than Ono Seafood. Fresh Catch has way better flavors and customer service! This place needs more reviews, people! The price is great, too! You pay for a scoop of rice and they measure the weight of the poke to ring you up. My total was a little under $6. You can't beat that! I would've easily paid $10+ for that delicious poke!

    (5)

  • Salman M.

    The manager was very kind and nice, the fish was delicious, and the prices were very reasonable. I would have eaten there, again, if I stayed longer in the island. Don't miss it!

    (5)

  • Terry A.

    Meeting up with Cal for lunch and I suggested "Your Kitchen" in Kaimuki ... which was closed. "How about W&M for burgers?" Hard to park there and YEP - CLOSED. Cal suggested "Fresh Catch" and what a winner that was. Ahi Katsu and some other awesome sea foods - Too short a Hawaii family visit, so much more I wanted to try at "Fresh Catch." Rivals Shirokiya in it's own way with so many delicious options and totally a "Local Peeps" place. If you like seafood, you must try - A local GEM. Thanks Cal!

    (4)

  • Jenifer G.

    When I think of casual seafood spots with fresh options like poke or sashimi, this is my go-to. I always order take out and only order the seafood options.. I've only been to the Kaimuki location, but I imagine the others are just as great. All of their seafood options are awesome. My usual order includes the AHI BELLY, FURIKAKE SALMON, AHI SANDIWCH, and/or BIG BELLY SANDWICH. I also like the TOMATO BASIL ONO, SEARED AHI SALAD, CRAB STUFFED AHI ROLL, and FISH TACOS. Sometimes I order sashimi, poke, and/or ocean salad too on the side, I it just depends on my mood when I take a peek in the glass window. Didn't care for their Fish & Chips--the woman confirmed its pre-frozen cod; the fish was delicious but the batter was a little blah; I was sad it didn't come with malt vinegar so maybe that affected my taste bud experience a bit; the fries were tasty but sorry since I had the lid closed (wish they poked holes in it). Haven't tried the Sauteed Garlic Shrimp or non-seafood dishes yet. Maybe one day I'll try eating in and see how that goes. They have specials on their board which I haven't tried yet since I normally call my order in, but hopefully one day will try something new, I'm sure it will be a winner.

    (4)

  • Kira F.

    Possibly my favorite spot on the entire island. Hands down best poke in the world! I come here at LEAST once a week.... The spicy Hawaiian poke is EVERYTHING!!!!!! Fret not if they run out, if you ask nicely they'll whip you up a Fresh batch. Although poke is my go-to, I have also had the furikake ahi katsu (YUM!!!!!!!!) and smoke meat sandwich (also yum!!!!!!!!!!) I understand that for some it's on the pricey side, but that's what you pay for quality.... Many times I've seen someone pull an entire fresh tuna out of the fridge and filet and cube it on the spot and mix the poke. MUCH better than Ono seafood!

    (5)

  • Bill Y.

    This is a good place for an inexpensive meal. It is a place that sells seafood and also sells prepared seafood. They have some picnic tables for enjoying the prepared seafood. Don't expect a fine dinning room but do expect some good food.

    (5)

  • Angelica J.

    Came here a couple of times with the boyfriend... and we love it! We're huge poke lovers and enjoy trying different kinds from different places. Fresh Catch probably has the creamiest/tastiest spicy ahi we've ever tried. So amazing! We actually came here two days ago. I ended up sampling the Spicy Coconut Salmon. It was pretty good, to say the least, but I have mixed feelings about the big chunks of tomato in it. I ended up just getting a simple good 'ole poke bowl... with the Spicy Hawaiian Ahi, I think it was called. It had limu in it. So good! My boyfriend got the same, just with the Spicy Ahi. He loved it so much that he ended up getting a pound more for the road. lol! I'm thinking about going back just to try their plate lunches. Judging from the pictures posted, they all look so delish!

    (5)

  • Mike P.

    Local boy makes good! Poke that is. If you are a fan of the raw, make sure to check this place out. Great little spot that caters to locals. The smoked Tako (octopus) thinly sliced, smoked on property, with a little spice added. Outstanding! Just finished eating and I want to go back. Poke salmon is a favorite, as well as Shoyu poke ahi, and you got to get crazy with a little mayo- spicy ahi. Best thing is they "let you try, before you buy" so drop in a find your favorite. Melt in your mouth fresh.

    (5)

  • Keith K.

    We had been to Fresh Catch KANEOHE and thought it was okay... went to their KAIMUKI location today and thought it was real good. Wife and I had the crab stuffed ahi roll [I think deep fried] and a plate of fish & chips. Both were tasty and I was hungry so you know I was happy. I think we'll be back here again... might even give the Kaneohe location another shot.

    (4)

  • Daniel G.

    Bug variety of poke, the coconut One Was delicious. Good price and fresh fish. Good price

    (5)

  • Angela H.

    Great local seafood restaurant! I went in on a Wednesday afternoon, so it wasn't too busy, and I was able to order right away. They serve a variety of poke and local seafood dishes...I ordered a spicy ahi domburi (fish over rice)--it was delicious! I probably scarfed it down in 5 minutes...I got two scoops of rice and, almost, half a pound of fish for just $5. I wish I would've ventured out and tried something a little more adventurous, like the furukaki salmon...They even sell beer and a wide variety of bottled drinks (like lemonade and iced tea). My only gripe with Fresh Catch is that it is a "order at the window" restaurant--not really my thing, but I guess it adds to the "local feel" of the restaurant. Overall, a great seafood restaurant for a laid back beach day.

    (5)

  • Trinh L.

    Best place for poke lovers. Skip Waikiki restaurants and go straight here. Very authentic, fun, upbeat, and friednly restaurant. You can try whatever you want before you buy. $15.99/lb for salmon poke. I paid 5$ for it and was totally full. Definitely try taco (octopus) and salmon poke!

    (5)

  • Courtney Z.

    3 words: smoked taegu tako. Absolutely delicious!! I usually pick up a 1/4 lb of that while I'm waiting on my ahi Katsu, which is also amazing! It's always very clean and comfortable inside. The aunties and uncles are all really nice and friendly. Don't waste your time on poke at Foodland. Fresh catch is where it's at.

    (5)

  • Alexa C.

    Saw this place on Triple D months ago and it did not disappoint! Poke so fresh and delicious it melts in your mouth and infiltrates your dreams! Guy Fieri, you done did me right this time!

    (5)

  • Gernell Y.

    Finally came and tried the pastele stew fries. Broke da mouth!!!!!! The crab stuffed ahi is super delicious too!!! I have found my new cheat day place to go to! The food alone would make me come back but the service makes this the best place to go. Every face you look at has a genuine smile and they make you feel right at home! I can't wait to go back! P.S. try the Kalo kapioca for dessert you won't regret it!

    (5)

  • Jimmy L.

    Came by to pick up food for take out. From behind the glass I picked out 2 poke, the shoyu ahi poke, and spicy ahi poke. Both were probably the best poke I've ever tasted. Poke in California does not taste anything close to this. The texture of the fish and the freshness just doesn't compare. I also got the furikake salmon which also taste very fresh. It's amazing what a difference fresh fish can make.

    (5)

  • Elaine D.

    Been coming here since 2012, Always spot on . Favorite dish of all time is the Furikake Salmon with Brown Rice Lunch Plate. Fresh salmon with a dose of awesome TeriMayo Sauce Another Favorite my friends always get would be their Ahi Katsu, basically like a Chicken Katsu but 100x better.

    (5)

  • Michael P.

    Excellent delicious fresh seafood. I got their seared ahi with garlic aioli and it was absolutely melt in your mouth tasty. They can serve with brown rice. I was still hungry though and got a little bit of their spicy poke which was too much mayonnaise and not enough spice in my opinion. Not as good as Onos seafood. I sampled their firecracker poke which was good. Will get that next time.

    (5)

  • Jerome B.

    Haiku Review: Guava Smoked An invasive smoke infuses the enveloped with flavors unmatched.

    (4)

  • Brigitte S.

    Almost everytime I come here I am satisfied. While I haven't tried all of their dishes they have some killer poke & being someone who grew up hating seafood, that means something. They have awesome nasubi, shoyu poke, pipikaula (yum) & one of my faves - spicy shoyu poke. Super delicious & great prices (made to order as much/little you like :)

    (4)

  • Kenny K.

    Fresh catch is "Fresh" however after my third visit I decided that its not the healthiest cuisine to eat. Salmon is farm raised not wild. The sauces are killer literally it will clog your arteries. Well prepared, taste good, cheap for the freshness, decent atmosphere to eat in.... only one big negative... not for the health conscience. Treat yourself once in great while is OK.

    (3)

  • Jessica L.

    This place should really invest in some sort of microphone system, on a busy day you can barely hear your order number being called out! I ordered the garlic salmon and my friend and I found space at one of the tables. About 15 minutes into waiting for my food I heard them call the number before mine. This was followed by a long stretch of hearing no numbers (it started to get really crowded and loud). Twenty five minutes later, I was so hungry I was just about ready to eat the person sitting next to me and I heard them call two numbers after mine! When I went up to the counter to ask about my order, the cashier handed me my plate with a shrug and a, "We were calling your number..." To top it all off, my rice was crunchy in a way that I couldn't tell if it was under or overcooked. I was on the verge of swearing never to return until I took a bite of the salmon. It was perfectly cooked, the balance of flavors was great, and I'm going to have to visit again just for the fish. It was DELICIOUS. I'll probably have a better review for them next time (I tend to say mean things when I'm hungry!) Tips and Tricks -People tend to hover around the glass and it's hard to tell if they're in line or just deciding on what to order. If you know what you want, head straight to the register. -Listen closely for your order number!

    (3)

  • Suzanne T.

    I'm not a huge fan of fish (if it's the least bit "fishy" I don't like it) but this is one of my favorite places for seafood. I've been going to Fresh Catch on Waialae since they first opened - any time I'm in that part of town I try to stop by. I've only tried the Kaneohe location once, and it was exactly the same (atmosphere, menu, quality of food, etc.). Our favorite dish is the furikake salmon and my kids also love the fish and chips (ask for it with the "sauce" all over - mmm!). Their katsu is great, as well as the crab sandwich, and whatever's on special. And of course the various poke. Yum! I think they also have uncooked meats that you can take out and cook yourself at home or the beach, which is a great idea, but I haven't tried it. They have smoked meats too, which I haven't tried, but I've heard are good. Prices are a little higher than I usually spend on lunch, but the quality makes it totally justified. The staff is always super nice, like family. Be prepared to wait awhile, especially if it's crowded. Seating is very rustic (picnic tables) and drinks are self-serve (which I LOVE since I can guzzle Diet Coke like there's no tomorrow).

    (5)

  • C D.

    Smoke meat, poke and the Ahi Katsu with that mayo sauce is the bomb!! I wish they open one up on my side of the island. I would be a regular. U know that!!!

    (5)

  • Michelle Q.

    If you come here, you HAVE to get their furikake mayo fries. They are heavenly. I also got their ahi sandwich which was good too. The combo with a drink cost about $11-12. That seems to be the average price for most of the food here. It is a bit pricey, but worth the splurge. The service was very friendly. I can't wait to come here again and try something new.

    (5)

  • Brad S.

    I know what Guy Fieri means when he calls this place "Poke Paradise". That's what he wrote on the poster he signed which is hung on their wall. The service was fast, the fish was fresh, and we were all very satisfied with our visit to Fresh Catch.

    (5)

  • Dale A.

    I LOVE this place! I'm pretty sure by now everybody knows of this place. Long overdue review I know. I think the first item I tried from here was the salmon poke, the best way I can describe it: unbaked furikake salmon. It's delicious especially on top of hot rice. Another item that's really popular and good is their shoyu poke. Lately, I've been eating their smoked tako, spicy salmon and ocean salad. Aside from the great selection of poke, they also serve plate lunches perfect for people who don't like to eat raw fish! Ahi belly is the bomb so as the ahi katsu. They also do sashimi plates. Perfect for parties (aka drinking)! One of the reasons I keep coming back here is the freshness of the products. I like quality and i don't mind paying for it. The place is clean, lots of parking and best of all the people that works here are super NICE. By that, i mean really NICE and i like nice people. So go give them a try! Explore the ocean! :) LMK what's your favorite item on the menu!

    (5)

  • Keoni E.

    We've all done it. Trying our favorite eats at different places over and over again in search for the place that makes it the best. Then one day.... You find it... And everywhere else you've been to can't compare to it. The way the fish melts in your mouth, how fresh it is, the flavors, and every time you sample something new your okay with not going back to your normal order because that was just as good, maybe even better! This is that place! The Poke, of course is simply the best is tops but they don't stop there. The smoke meat fried rice (my personal fav) and ahi katsu are YUMS. Great poke great food great staff. Next time you need a Poke fix do your mouth a favor and get it at Fresh Catch.

    (5)

  • G Y.

    food has been pretty good of the 3x ive been. huge great selection. not reviewing the poke because it s ok and not the best place for poke but thats not a knock on the place cuz the islands have so many fish markets. they also have brown rice! only complaint and i hope the owners read this is when we ordered fish n chips they gave us bagged tartar sauce! cmon guys get some mayo and relish and mix. not hard and basic ingredients. no need to get all fancy just live up to your name FRESH. the fishnchips went from a 7/10 to 4/10 cuz of the packaged crap sauce

    (4)

  • Jeanette L.

    My favorite poke place thus far. Their poke is fresh and definitely hits the spot with my poke cravings [but when do I not have cravings? haha] Ive had several of their poke and it never goes wrong. I tend not to get the spicy ones because of how much mayo is in it, but still good! Another thing I like about this place is that they serve meat other than fish which is great since my brother can't eat fish. I'm not too sure how the other plates tastes but from my family's review the oxtail soup is pretty good and the katsu is good as well!

    (5)

  • Jasmine O.

    Very happy that friends who are regulars of this place brought me out here today! Everything was SO good!! I had samples of the furikake salmon and garlic chicken! Too delish! I ordered crab sandwich with fries-- omg the fries with that furikake heaven of a dip was sooooooo great! :). Can't wait to return here and try more!!!

    (5)

  • Connie W.

    Visited this place twice in the last 2 weeks. All I can say is their food is HANDS DOWN the best and freshest I have ever eaten. First time there I got one of their Tuesday weeklies Furikake Seared Ahi with Aioli: heaven on rice. The aioli mixture with the fresh par-seared fish was such a great combination. Furikake balanced and wrapped all the tastes in one! My second trip there I tried the Teriyaki Furikake Salmon: VERY Moist (I have had my fair share of dry salmon and this was the best taste my mouth experienced). Great balance between savoriness and the Furikake taste. My friend shared some of her Furikake fries on my second trip and I DEFINITELY recommend this. It was such an interesting combination with the sauce they gave with Furikake! But trust me, it was really really mouthwatering. Freshly hot fries, cool sauce, topped with Furikake. Definitely will recommend. Fresh ingredients, memorable taste, unique style!

    (5)

  • Max B.

    Gets prime food of all types, you can get poke, chicken, smoke meat. Overall cherreh! gets super busy around lunch, but besides that it's the perfect place to grab grindz.

    (5)

  • Angela L.

    No seats but which great poke place ever has anyway? Love the tako pokes here, the firecracker, and shoyu ahi! Ahi limu poke is another one my family loves (esp the older folks who don't like poke too salty). Go here! Closest good poke to hawaii Kai side.

    (4)

  • Shawna K.

    This is my absolute favorite place to go for lunch. Hands down. Their poke is always fresh and amazing!! I'm a spicy shoyu ahi kinda gal but I've been flirting with the fireball poke lately. Absolutely incredible. Their furikake fries are where it's at too. The staff are always very friendly! The other day I got half and half of my faves and the guy eyeballed it perfectly, down the the hundredth of a pound. I was so impressed. If you're needing a poke fix, head to fresh catch first!!

    (5)

  • Okidoki F.

    Tako poke Smoke meat fried rice Kaneohe was a little better taste Miss piggy is full tho! Happy Memorial Day Monday..

    (2)

  • Naomi S.

    Only place that has spicy smoked tako...not just regular spicy tako found almost anywhere but smoked tako. And it is fabulous! plate lunches are outrageously yummy and cheap. Wide variety of poke and better quality than supermarkets. Local family owned which is good and they sure knows his stuff. They even have drive through service for call in orders. plenty parking.

    (5)

  • A U.

    Disappointing.. I specifically asked the woman behind the counter how spicy the ahi shoyu was (niece and nephew visiting ) and she said " you can hardly taste it. It just affects the color" It was so spicy that I had to run out and buy a pizza!

    (1)

  • Ross S.

    One of my favorite go to restaurants in Honolulu. I eat lunch here at least twice a week! Absolutely the freshest poke for the best price. The staff are super nice, and will make up any poke you want if it is not on display that day. I absolutely recommend Fresh Catch to any and everyone! The Firecracker and Spicy Ahi are my favorite! Eat on!

    (5)

  • Kenneth E.

    Every Sunday I try to go here for some poke. I used to always get the fireball and the firecracker pole on two scoops of white rice. But recently I've been trying to get something different with every order. That might've been a bad decision on my part, because now it's really hard to decide on what to order whenever I go! All the poke is delicious and fresh! They have a few menu items that you can order, but honestly I don't know what they are because I never want to skip out on the poke!

    (5)

  • Kim H.

    The food here is awesome! I've been here several times and have tried many things, all of which did not disappoint. The Furikake Salmon is a winner! So is the fish tacos and the Dorito salad. Even the variety of poke they have is ono! A must try place if you haven't already!

    (5)

  • Jo U.

    I gave a 1 star rating since the lady on the phone was polite. We catered 2 items from here tonight. A large pan of Ahi Katsu and a large pan of Teriyaki Chicken. First of all the food wasn't ready for our 5:30 p/u time. They said something was wrong with the fryer so everything finally was ready at 6:15! Thank God we only had 2 items! When we opened the pan of TERIYAKI Chicken it did not look like Teri Chicken (see posted pic). It was also EXTREMELY SALTY! Not even exaggerating. People couldn't even eat it and we ended up throwing out almost the entire pan. When I called to ask if that was their Teri Chicken, the girl assured me it was and apologized that it was so salty. THEN when we were eating the Ahi Katsu we saw all these blood pieces (see attached pic). Do you normally serve the blood parts of the fish?? Kind of gross! So our experience tonight was quite disappointing to say the least. And not sure how many of the other guests at the party will not be eating at Fresh Catch due to this. Sad that it was for my sisters 50th Birthday party but glad that we had other food so everyone still had lots to eat.

    (1)

  • Tina H.

    Ok, saw this on triple D awhile back so it was on my list to check out when we got here. We normally visit Tamashiro's but opted to give Fresh Catch a chance. Finding this place was pretty easy, parking was awesome and a HUGE selection of seafood. The girls at the counter were super nice, friendly & patient as I was having such a hard time choosing what I wanted. They even gave me samples too! So that made it easier after. I ended up getting Fireball, Shoyu Ahi & Lomi Lomi Salmon. Fireball (basically spicy ahi w/o mayo) - one word... AWESOME!!!! It's sooo good with just the right amount of kick at the beginning but cools down after a few bites. Shoyu Ahi - it was good but just a tad sweet and saucy for me. Maybe when the girl scooped it for me, she took too much of the marinade as well?!? I dont know but, it was not my favorite. Lomi Lomi Salmon - it was good!! I'd prefer a little heat to it. I'm sure if I were back home I'd chop some Serrano peppers into it. Overall, they were good! I'd definitly come back.

    (4)

  • Paula M.

    Perfect ambiance for its name Fresh Catch. The look inside portrays the idea of fishing as well as the smell, if you don't like the smell of fish I don't recommend coming in. Also, their customer service is great! I watched as they greeted customers that came in, made recommendations to a family that was here on vacation, welcome returning customers, and did so with a smile. Tried their Teri furikake salmon and what a mouth watering dish!!! Fresh and best I've tasted so far!!! I can't wait to go back and try other dishes. Especially their specials, from what my bf says, their crab ahi roll is amazing! He goes about every week to get something from there and they never cease to disappoint. Overall, I had a great first experience here and I'm sure you will do (if you haven't tried it yet). Recommending the Teri furikake salmon for anyone who loves their salmon as I do! Can't wait to go back.

    (5)

  • Kolii B.

    All I have to say is the fresh catch in sand island 4/29/15 (thurs) @ 12 noon I ordered a seared ahi salad and fried chicken. The cashier, who was touching EVERYTHING with no gloves including the phone, money etc made my salad with his bare hands, cut the ahi with bare hands, made the fried chicken which includes greens with bare hands.... Ohh! And then threw onions in my salad with his bare hands.... I was fukn pissed, looked at him with disgust and said REALLY! I'm all for local business but use some fukn gloves!!

    (1)

  • Susie L.

    their poke is thickly-chopped and fresh out of local waters. upon our entrance into the restaurant, we saw a freshly caught tuna being carried in by an excited fisherman taking pictures with his catch =9 dat fishy gon' be in da mouth. nomnomnom the wasabi shoyu was deeeelish and so was the ahi katsu. good portions, too! The poke was $15/lb and worth every dime! (They had lots of differently marinated and dried tako (octopus) and salmon, too. the restaurant interior itself isnt flashy or particularly nice, but if you're a connoisseur of fresh fish... your tongue and stomach will greatly appreciate your stop here.

    (5)

  • Michael M.

    Just came back from Mililani Eat the Street. I ordered a smoke meat plate and a patele plate. Didn't have time to eat it there. Decided to eat it at home. Went home and found out that there was two patele plate. I was disappointed that I got the wrong order. I knew I should of checked but the cashier read me back what I ordered. I was looking forward to my smoke meat plate. Oh wells maybe next time.

    (3)

  • Kealii M.

    why so many people in hawaii are overweight cause you can't stop eating there food so ono dats why

    (5)

  • Kelly G.

    So after 3 long years of seeing Fresh Catch on my bookmark list, I can finally cross it off my list with much anticipated enthusiasm. Fresh Catch lived up to their seafood hype. I had the belly of a fish with cream sauce with rice and it was delicious. My co worker's fish and chips looked pretty good. My only gripe is the price. Yes, I know its fresh seafood, but $12 for lunch seems a bit steep. Would love to come back otherwise!

    (4)

  • Cynthia Y.

    I love poke!! Not as good as Ono Seafoods, but it's still good. Charge is by weight. They let you sample the pokes! :) Loved the firecracker (not too spicy), tako pokes (yummy, not too chewy), salmon pokes and shozu pokes!

    (4)

  • Chelsea T.

    After an exhausting hike myself and 7 friends all visiting the island for the first time stopped in Fresh Catch for lunch. The woman at the front counter was so friendly and helpful since none of us were familiar with the local food. She gave us a bunch of samples so we could make informed food decisions. I ended up ordering the Shoyu Poke bowl, which was a marinated raw ahi tuna dish with a couple scoops of hot white rice. My friends ordered other dishes like the ahi sandwich and fish tacos. Everyone was super pleased with their food - it was delicious and completely hit the spot! The price was also very reasonable. We filled our stomachs on less than $12 a plate. I would highly recommend this place to any hungry person in Oahu!

    (4)

  • Kyle C.

    Fresh Catch easily has some of the best poke on the island! The spicy tako has an amazing rich flavor. The creamyness from the mayonnaise, just the right amount of smoky and spicy to compliment the flavor of the tako. And my all time favorite is the spicy shoyu poke. I think it is a consensus with my friends that the spicy shoyu is always #1!!! It is sooo good and rich with flavors. The fish is always fresh!

    (5)

  • WonderWoman W.

    No mo' oka! But I make mo' bettah now. And wha' happen to da nice peeps who used ta work dere? Da guy behind da counter who would help you soon as you walk in? Now dey got new ones who hide in da back pretending to work while dey try pretend dey no see ya waiting! And waiting. And waiting, while da young wahine tries multitask, badly. Auwe! Food's still ono, IF ya can get 'em. Udda places got poke and da kine grinz.

    (3)

  • Christopher T.

    I love their salmon poke and their fire cracker poke! The staff is really friendly and the foods is worth the price!

    (5)

  • Wesley N.

    I always come here when I'm around area, can't beat fresh poke. Get one Hawaiian braddah over there, takes great care of me. Always knows what I get, excellent service. They even get lunch plates if you ain't craving poke either!

    (5)

  • Curt C.

    Fresh Catch is located across the street from City Mill and W&M burger. There is a decent size parking lot which is quite nice as I had originally imagined this place as more of a small "hole in the wall" restaurant. There are a bunch of picnic bench seats so you are able to eat in. Based on all the reviews I knew I had to try the furikake salmon. So I ended up splitting the salmon and the ahi sandwich. Maybe it's because I'm not the biggest fan of mayonnaise, but I did not like the sauce that was on top of the salmon. I thought the mayo really overpowered the fish and I didn't think it was that great. The ahi sandwich however was really good with two large pieces of ahi in a toasted bun. I wouldn't mind coming back to try again. Fresh Catch was good, but nothing spectacular and I'm not sure if it is a place I would go out of the way to get to. I will give this place another try as I would like to try the furikake fries, Poke, and the Hawaiian plate.

    (3)

  • Jordana F.

    I love poke! We ordered: a shoyu poke bowl, a spicey ahi poke bowl, pastele stew plate, and seared ahi with wasabi sauce plate. My favorite was definitely the seared ahi plate. The outside was crisp and the inside raw and fishy which gave a very delightful twist. The wasabi was definitely a pleasant addition. I was hesitant to try the pastele stew because my Nana makes the BEST KINE and it's pretty rare to find really good pastele stew around. But I must say, I was thorougly impressed! They aren't as generous with the pork chunks as my nana is, but it had the right amount of salt, the right amount of spices/chili peppers, and the stew was very flavorful. As for the poke bowls, you definitely can't go wrong with that. So if you aren't open to trying unknown plates and dishes, I'm sure you'll be thoroughly satisfied with the poke bowls!

    (4)

  • Kris O.

    Its never a good idea to read Yelp reviews when you're hungry; sometimes, I'll use the Yelp recommendation to locate new eateries I want to try & randomly across Fresh Catch. After researching their menu & drooling over the food photos, I decided to treat my raw-fish loving le boyfriend to Fresh Catch. After showing him pictures of their appetizing menu, he was excited about our dinner plans but worried about my limited choices, since I can't stomach raw fish (I KNOW! What kind of Asian am I?). After informing him about my plan to devour their highly praised Furikake Salmon, we made the long drive Kaimuki. I was surprised how busy Fresh Catch was & we immediately made my way to the register to place our order. I was thrilled when our food arrived & happy that my Furikake Salmon was bed on a bed of lettuce & perfected a tasty Teriyaki sauce (which makes my mouth water). I used my fork to effortlessly cut through the perfectly cooked salmon & hummed while I ate my meal. Le boyfriend enjoyed the crispy Ahi Katsu & I couldn't help to notice le boyfriend kept staring at Fresh Catch's poke bar. He looked like a kid in a candy shop, as he carefully inspected the unusual combinations of poke & couldn't resist ordering two varieties of poke to go with his meal. I knew we made the right dinner choice cause le boyfriend kept repeating, "Good choice!" throughout the night. I realized just how much he enjoyed the Yelp recommendation, after he dropped off a Furikake Salmon plate on my lunch break. If you've got a craving for underwater food, be sure to check out Fresh Catch. If you're like me & you're unable to stomach raw fish, you can't go wrong with the Furikake Salmon.

    (4)

  • Inna B.

    I learned a lot at my first poke spot on the island (okay, it was mostly "don't get a whole pound!!"), and was happy to put that knowledge to use at Fresh Catch. First thing: Why this place and this location? My boyfriend was super curious about the bottle recycling stations on the island, so I found the one next door and got excited when I saw it was next to a good lunch spot. So I'm not picky when it comes to poke (yet?), so I asked the employee about which option is the most popular one. The female employee couldn't tell me, but the male employee knew just what to say. This time I wasn't going to order a full pound, so I ordered about $3 or $5 worth. Perfect serving! The place is super simple and they don't have much space to sit, but... the poke was good and it wasn't super expensive, so I was a happy person.

    (4)

  • Bryne N.

    I recently visited Fresh Catch on a Tuesday so I ordered the Tuesday Special, seared ahi with I think a garlic aioli dipping sauce. For me I thought it was going to be a little better. The seasoning that they use for the outside isn't the greatest, it kinda over powered the ahi and with the aioli sauce the flavors were too much. I think if they changed up the seasoning on the outside it would be a little better. Just a tip, you should check to make sure your order is correct before leaving because on this visit I got the wrong order. I went back and the lady gave me some poke on the side for the error and the wait. It's still a good place to go, friendly staff and the poke is fresh and tasty.

    (4)

  • Mike N.

    Great place. I reserve my 5 star reviews for spectacular places( they do exist) but I wish had 4 1/2. I'll be coming for lunch a lot... i just had wasabe poke bowl.... Poke and 2 scoop rice.

    (4)

  • David N.

    Poke, poke, and more...POKE! I'm not the biggest fan of poke but I am a fan of the poke HERE. Freshly made from freshly caught seafood. A variety of flavors, all good. And you don't just have to eat fish, they have some pretty great non-seafood items, too. I like the pork as a seafood alternative. No matter what you chose, it's all tasty. And they have daily specials, too. No choice is the wrong choice here.

    (5)

  • Lisa K.

    Service with a smile every time! The furikake fries are yummy, as are most dishes we tried here. The stew was rich and local flavor! Just wish the servings were bigger!

    (4)

  • Regten D.

    The fried tuna wasnt as good as i expected it to be. although the stuffed opa was very delicious and it kept me full. with the raw tuna it is very delicious and light, you can taste its freshness. the furikakae fries were amazing its a definitely must try

    (3)

  • Kainalu K.

    Smoked Tako and some Spicy Ahi! Haha Fresh Catch is my go-to spot for great poke from now on. Friendly service, made to order plates and of course... Poke! And if you need some green bottles with your ahi, they got you covered with the beer selection. Ahi katsu, ahi sandwich, furikake fries and the Doritos salad are a few of my favorites. Aloha!

    (5)

  • Kim S.

    Finally got around to trying the poke bowl. I heart Fresh Catch's poke bowl because it is make your own - meaning you pay $0.50 per scoop of rice & for the poke by weight. I can only handle 1 scoop of rice - why waste precious tummy real estate on a filler when there's poke?? Then I pile on the poke. There is a variety of choices to satisfy my whim. #29/31 Yelp Review Challenge

    (4)

  • Anu M.

    My kayak guide suggested this place and boy oh boy was I glad he did. The poke is is out of this world. So spicy, so fresh. Its so good i didnt mind trekking it there by bus! The ahi fried rice was delish as well. But the poke is what will bring me back here on my next trip to the island. A lot of the local crowd hangs out here.. so you know you are getting something authentic.

    (4)

  • Yaserith A.

    I was in Honolulu a couple weeks ago and was über excited to try this place for their poke and was a tad bit disappointed for fact that they didn't have the red spicy mayo, which they advertised on the food network channel with Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives! I tried the shoyu poke which was OK and also the smoked meat. Honestly nothing spectacular. They had the spicy mayo on the firecracker poke, I don't understand why they wouldn't have it as a side as well. I think you're better off going to The north shore and trying out the poke in Waimea valley farmers market which was amazing and CLEAN.

    (2)

  • LaTasha S.

    Love their baked salmon and rice!! Their red velvet cupcakes are also delicious!! Pretty crowded place during lunch hours! Order in advance!

    (5)

  • Stephanie T.

    If you're in the Waikiki, Honolulu area visiting, you must go to this place. I can't stress that enough, fresh, fresh, Ahi Poke! Love this place, awesome food and friendly people. I wish you were located out here in Los Angeles, CA, we would be there everyday!

    (5)

  • Krysten I.

    Fresh Catch is just OK for me. The fish is fresh, but I don't like the sauces they put on their poke. For me, poke shouldn't be this sweet. Although most people come here to buy poke, They have other options on the menu as well. For example, the fries are really good. I would rather get my poke from tamura's, a little farther down waialae ave.

    (3)

  • Kim W.

    This is the fourth time I've been here and I must say I'm impressed that all of their poke is fresh, hence their name, FRESH Catch. I usually get the poke bowl, altho it is a little pricy for what you get. Another favorite is the fresh salmon sashimi platters. The spicy ahí and spicy salmon has a lot of mayonnaise, which I think they could cut down on. The smoked meat plate is WINNERS! They sell beer here, but you can't drink it in the store ...

    (3)

  • Evita-Marie R.

    Our Absolute Favorite place to grab a quick lunch & delicious Poke. On our last trip to hawaii, we couldn't help, but stop here 4 times on a 7 day visit. My boyfriend absolutely loved the salmon poke, but my favorite was the island tako. This place had so many selections, it made it hard to choose. But luckily, if you can't decide, they'll let you try them out! The staff was always very considerate of us taking forever to make our poke decisions. Another favorite we had here was their Ahi Katsu. The Katsu was perfectly fried, which made the outside perfectly crispy and the inside just melted in your mouth. This place has many tables set up if you needed to eat your meal there, which made it a great meal to grab a quick bite.

    (5)

  • Jeffrey F.

    Awesome place if you are into fresh ahi and poke. Place is fast and service is good even during their busiest time. Seating is limited but it's more of a pickup your food type of place. I got the fish and chips and fresh poke, all I got to say is that I'm coming back before I leave Hawaii. Highly recommend this place before the beach

    (5)

  • Kyle H.

    This is the first time I noticed the POKE FRIED RICE on their menu, usually I'm there exclusively for the ahi katsu or fried ahi plate (while waiting for my food to cook I sample my way through the poke case pretending i'm going to buy something :P). Today I was in the mood for some comfort food and fried rice just fit the bill. For $4.99, you can't go wrong with this: yelp.com/biz_photos/7bnc… It was steaming hot (your choice of having it made with white or brown rice), it is nicely sweet, slightly spicy with red pepper flakes, white and green onion, sesame seeds and scrambled egg. OH it was so delicious. So yummy I had to sit down and write this review immediately after returning from lunch and even before I write my review of Nobu which I tried for the first time last night. Seriously, it was that great. GO GET UM. You can thank me later.

    (4)

  • Michael W.

    PROS: + Very Fresh Fish + Variety of Poke CONS: - Pricey - A bit heavy handed in seasoning No doubt about it this place has some really good fresh seafood, which is a key starting point for any Poke recipe. I tried the tako poke, shoyu ahi poke, wasabi ahi poke, and salmon poke here and they were all very fresh. I thought the salmon poke was a bit too sweet. The shoyu poke was my favorite, but it was a bit on the salty side. They thicken the sauce here which causes the shoyu to cling to the ahi a bit more which results in a salter end product.

    (3)

  • Stefani W.

    I went to Fresh Catch by accident couple months back... fell in love with its Sauteed Shrimp, Pastele Plate and Crab Stuffed Ahi Roll and have been ordering these every time i was at Fresh Catch. Portion is decent, food is delicious and price is great! Will make it a point to try other dishes the next time i'm there.

    (5)

  • John S.

    This place is a winnah! Best selection, friendly happy staff, fair prices and food is great! This is a must try, treat yourself.

    (4)

  • Lizzy R.

    To celebrate my special birthday I decided to eat at as many new restaurants as I would be old. It took me all year to make the amount I needed before my birthday. One of the places I ate at was Fresh Catch. I didn't think I would find anything special there but I was wrong. What I found was a very local eatery. It is dressed in everything fishing. It reminds me of an old fishing store, except the food is not old fashion but comforting and yet innovative. My best friend who came with me, had the fresh poke bowl. I had a taste and it was very fresh, tasty and not over seasoned. I had the Seared Ahi Salad and fell in love. This is a big salad. The seared ahi is tasty and seared perfectly. The dressing is heavenly and if this was close to my work I think I would eat this every single day. I gave it four stars because sometimes they run out of my favorites because so many people go there. Also it is not near my work place. :(

    (4)

  • Mark M.

    Oh man, Kaimuki does it again. This place is something rare. It's like the unicorn of the restaurant industry. A new shop that does it right, does it quick, does it good, and does it cheap (relatively speaking.) They serve all kinds of poke here. Ahi, spicy ahi, super spicy ahi, salmon, shrimp, tako, pipikaula, you name it. The guys behind the counter will let you sample one, two, or all if you wish. And I would push you to try them all. The spicy ahi and shoyu ahi are my favorites. The pipikaula is a little too salty for my tastes. When you make your choice, you can either put the poke in a container like the ones found in Foodland or you could make your own poke bowl. Just tell them how many scoops of rice and you're set. They even have a small seating area if you can't wait until you get home to try your awesome poke. They also have daily specials that I have to try out. Stuffed salmon, furikake salmon... I think I'm going there for lunch today. Anyways. I'm sure you guys want to know the best kept secret about Fresh Catch and here it is: POKE FRIED RICE. Oh yeah baby.. Nothing has ever reached bomb dot com status so quickly in my book. All it took was one bite and BAM!

    (5)

  • Rick L.

    Oh damn!!! That should be the name of this place. I must have driven by this place a million times and was hesitant of going in the old taco bell location. The parking lot has always been empty, which is always a good indicator for me to NOT eat there. Was I ever so wrong! Fresh Catch of the Day is more of a quick take out pupus joint where you order their amazing variety of poke. You park your car, get in, greeted by an incredibly awesome staff, order, drive off and get your party on! You can eat in if you like, they have a few tables on the left. As you walk in, you're see the enormous spread of poke available. I order three items at the end of the day to bring to my wonderful GF parent's house. Like her, the parents are humble, honest and simply good people. Focus!! Oops, sorry, back to the food review. I ordered smoked marlin, spicy ahi and taco poke. There wasn't much left since they were closing in 5 minutes. I talked stories with one of the friendly employee and I told him it was my first time there and glad to know there was something in Kaimuki. As I was paying for my order, many other customer still were coming in and was sad they couldn't bring anything home. Just as I was leaving the same employee, tap the counter and pointed to four other plastic containers of different poke and said "these are for you, we're sorry we ran out of stuff for your 1st visit." Wow! When I arrived at my GF parent's house, we opened up the goodies and tried the different varieties of poke. Boy, oh boy! They make some great stuff there, I tell ya. I'm not a smoked food type of person, however they make this smoked tako poke that was just "oh damn!!!" You gotta try this place!

    (5)

  • Cynthia L.

    Mmm..poke! There was so much to love about Fresh Catch. 1. Ahi Taegu: Dried ahi smothered in a sticky, sweet and spicy sauce. So addictive! 2. Ahi Shoyu Poke: My favorite kind of poke. They made it fresh for us! We had ordered a whole pound. Loved the sauce, too. Each bite was nice and juicy. 3. Spicy Smoked Tako: Delicious! Smoky, chewy, and spicy. 4. Spicy Edamame: Forget plain, boiled edamame. It's way better spiced up and chilled. 5. Fireball Poke: Not for the weak. It's the spiciest poke I've ever had. It would taste great over a hot bowl of rice. We left with 3 pounds of poke. I was hugging the bag in happiness.

    (4)

  • Isa R.

    I can't believe I've been going to UH for this long and it took me this long to come to Fresh Catch. I ordered the teri furikake salmon and it is just as good as everyone said it would be. The sauce and seasoning was really good, and I liked that the sauce drenched the lettuce that was underneath. Perfectly cooked salmon and really tender and fresh tasting. I've never had salmon cooked this well. I'd love to try the other things on their menu like the poke or the steak plate, but since I'm attempting to budget, I'll try those things next time. Also, there's beer and a side full of different beverages to choose from. Tons of parking when I went right before they closed at 7:30 PM. I will definitely be back for that furikake salmon. Yes, it's pretty expensive here, but it's so good that I'll come back anyway.

    (5)

  • Anna F.

    I usually go to Foodland or Poke Stop for poke but I was really lazy that day so I just drove by here and decided to give it a try. A lot of yelpers posted photos of the furikake salmon so I ordered that along with an ox tail soup and a small container of salmon poke. The furikake salmon was okay. I like my salmon cooked medium and the way they do it here, it's cooked all the way. The salmon was a bit dry. The ox tail soup was super salty. I think the cook might have seasoned the soup twice. I had to add water into the soup to make it less salty. So now, we come to the poke. I like the Poke Stop salmon poke better. I thought this one had a bit of a fishy taste to it. I figure I probably went on a bad day so one of these days, I'll drive by and give it another shot. I hope the next time I'm there, they'll blow me away with something really tasty.

    (2)

  • Richard B.

    We had two servings of Poke. Great value, great tasting stuff. I had the Spicy Hawaiin Mix and my wife had the Firecracker Ahi Poke. We ended up mixing them together because the Spicy Hawaiin mix had such a great flavor. Prices were great compared to the what we had been paying in upscale restaurants. Nice little family owned place. The ambience is not all that, but it is clean enough and worth the trip!

    (4)

  • Amanda D.

    Watched Guy Fieri promote this place while I was on the Stairmaster at the gym and subsequently stepped harder because I knew I had to burn the calories I'd intake when I would inevitably try Fresh Catch! So far I've only tried the salmon and the ahi katsu -- ahi katsu is a very generous portion, but a little too bready for me. The salmon is flavorful and I've gone back several times since for this dish. The only thing is that they are not consistent about how they cook the salmon so be sure to specify if you want it cooked throughout or rare when you order it.

    (4)

  • Elizabeth G.

    Amazingly fresh seafood! Everything on the menu is recommended they have daily specials and my favorite is the crab stuffed ahi roll which they serve on Wednesdays! And those who prefer brown rice, they do serve it for a little extra! Always satisfied when I come here, oh yeah and the spicy Hawaiian poke is the best one they have!

    (5)

  • Gabriel S.

    Awesome!! Four platters and 3 al a carte pokes cost us around $60, including drinks. They have some great platters (including fish and chips), but I recommend you sample the different kinds of poke, then order a quarter pound of a bunch of them. You won't regret it. One odd thing about this place is that they sell beer, but they dont have an alcohol license, so you cant drink it on the premises, which was bad news for a bunch of starving and thirsty people fresh from a long day of SCUBA diving. But aside from that it was a great casual and clean place. This and Ono Hawaiian Foods were my favorite places in Oahu.

    (5)

  • MariaValentina H.

    The seafood mixes always taste fresh. The their plate lunches, with smaller & larger portions available from fried chicken to sandwiches with fries are always tastey and and filling. The outdoor, picnic table seating compliments the restaurant's local food and the cool AC is always a plus. Parking during the lunch rush is cramped, but all in all a good experience one must try especially after a beach day or family weekend, casual outing.

    (4)

  • Neiani Q.

    Da salmon or poke bowls try em all

    (4)

  • Julie Z.

    Its my first time in hawaii and its a real treat when i can eat some really good seafood. Especially, trying a different kind of way to eat ahi tuna. Especially, Ahi Katsu! Spicy Ahi Poke, Salmon Poke...everything I want and can imagine in one place. I love fish and seafood , so coming here was a treat! We went inside and i think you weigh by lb and get whatever you like. They scoop pre-made or marinated poke or raw fish or you can get fried or deep fried fish (ahi katsu) or other types of sandwiches (like crab sandwich!). SO yummy, I had the ahi katsu and it was by far my favorite type of katsu. There was alot of breading ,but it was a huge portion! It came with 2 scoops of rice. The ahi katsu was fresh and crispy with a side of tartar sauce. Yum yum. I would definitely come back here again and try their other foods!

    (4)

  • Justin S.

    What can I say...the food is very local. The food is excellent, potions are huge, very delicious grinds, and excellent service. It's a must to eat here. If you haven't been here yet... You don't know what you're missing.

    (5)

  • Lofa L.

    So I'm back on my snack dilemma and back at Fresh Catch again? Why? I dunno. I flinched and thought Doritos toss salad would be healthy snack right? What I ordered? Seafood Chowder! So much for healthy, but the buggah was MEAN! So good I thought about getting a second one for class. I dunno if would hold up but the thing was super hot so it might have lasted the four hours I needed it for. Super good. Thick. Creamy. And they never hold back on the seafood. Had allkine goodies in there. I hope not a special or something. Not sure if they have soup everyday. But I will find out! :)

    (5)

  • Juan L.

    Never had ahi katsu until tonight. Decided to pick this over Kiani's and burgers, after Yelping and observing the lines. So far good choice. Definitely would get it again on a return trip to Hawaii. The line at Giovannis Shrimp was ridiculously long and this was the hidden gem of the Aloha Festival. The sample of the spicy poke was good too but only wanted something small. Next time will try the other items.

    (4)

  • Nate J.

    Saw this place on triple D and we wanted to give it a shot. Firecracker poke was really good, but the salmon one made me sick. Wife said she really enjoyed her spicy ahi poke and ocean salad. Variety wasn't anything special. We've been to grocery stores that had more stuff. Not only that, but some of the items looked like they had been sitting there for awhile. Restaurant was kinda dingy looking and the tables were filthy, which just didn't sit right with me, as I was eating raw fish. Probably won't come back.

    (3)

  • Robo-belly A.

    Not that I really need to write a review of this place, as so many others have done a great job at it, but why not help get their rating up a bit? It's well deserved. Their poke is absolutely fantastic, and their plate lunches are nothing less than delicious. I'm not really sure much else needs to be said about this place.

    (5)

  • Fawn L.

    I think I come here every Tuesday. I am in love with this place. Tuesday is seared ahi day & let me tell you-mmmmmmmmmmmmmm it is soo good. My favorite poke is the spicy ahi. Nom nom nom. Fried ahi? Heavenly, but I wish they have you more. Best thing here so far? Their fried ahi wrapped crab sushi ball of delight. You can't go wrong with their food. Can't speak highly enough of this place. The only thing I've tried & didn't like was their fish tacos. They put sauce over it, turning the taco soggy. Very hard to eat & nothin special.

    (5)

  • Marcie R.

    Spicy Hawaiian poke is delicious!!

    (5)

  • Cam Z.

    Everything is good here well everything i ever tried was anyways..good selection of poke..you can buy beer if you want they sell it there..very friendly and good customer service..ahi katsu and stuffed ahi for the win.

    (4)

  • Brandi T.

    Had to go and get some poke! Well it was packed so I was excited, ordered 4 different kinds, crab sandwich and a few cooked dishes. One of the 4 poke was delicious. Others sucked. Crab sandwich yuck! Fish and chips, well the fries were good, fish was not soo good. Poke stir fry, ate one bite and said no thanks. Would not go back and would not recommend. The locals next to us told us the hamburger joint across the street was bomb. Anything would be better than this. 2 hours later and my stomach is churning. I love food all kinds, but I don't love this place. PASS!!!!

    (2)

  • Corey B.

    So ono! This place has the best poke around. Incredibly fresh and a huge selection. Nom Nom!

    (5)

  • Kelly V.

    The Ahi Katsu is great, but the spicy ahi poke bowl is the bomb! You won't be disappointed with anything you decide to eat from here. The fish is fresh as if they just went out and caught it a few minutes before you ordered :)

    (5)

  • Justine R.

    I have wanted to come here for a long time and I finally got the chance to. I think from all the built up anticipation, my expectations were pretty high. Spicy Salmon: The poke bowls here are charge according to weight. Therefore, it came out to about $7. They ask you if you want one scoop or two scoops of rice which is kind of confusing at first because they don't tell you if the second scoop cost money, which it does. They weigh the bowl after the rice and poke are inside. Therefore, a majority of your cost is going to rice and frankly, rice is pretty heavy. The poke itself was fresh but you can tell it's been refrigerated for quite sometime. The sauce they use for their spicy poke is pretty good, not too spicy but it's not spectacular. I wouldn't get this again. Ahi Katsu: This was my first time having ahi katsu and it was good. Once again, nothing spectacular. It actually just tastes like katsu, no distinct ahi flavoring. The sauce is served on the side which is nice. It's a sweet aioli but once again, it has no kick to it. The batter is nice and crunchy but I prefer my regular chicken/pork katsu. Ahi Fried Rice: Now this is the thing I'm willing to come back for. At a reasonable $6, this fried rice is delicious. It has bits of ahi in it and stir fried with a special sauce. The ahi bits are nice and chunky and the best part, they're not dry! It's so hard to find a decently cooked ahi. It had so much flavor and I suspect it's a type of teriyaki sauce they stir fry with. They give a good portion of this but it is a bit on the salty side. Furikake Fries: These are nicely spiced and come with the same sauce as the ahi katsu. They were good and piping hot when we got them so beware. Overall, just good fries. This place is good but nothing spectacular as I was expecting. It's on the pricier side and I personally have other places I rather go to. However, it's definitely a great location with their private parking lot. The place is nice and casual to eat at.

    (3)

  • anastasia s.

    Bomb spicy salmon! They also have this new poke with no name. Kinda like a Cali poke but so much better. It's spicy salmon, avo, crab, onions. They don't make it all the time. :(

    (5)

  • Randy L.

    One of our best discoveries of this trip. Short hours, and picnic tables, but the food is outstanding. Described what we were looking for in poke, and the guy recommended the regular spicy ahi poke. Think spicy tuna roll, without the wrap, and big chunks of tuna. Among the top 2 poke that I've tried. I had the fried ahi poke, which was one of our favorite meals of this trip. Also had the fried ahi belly, which was good. Add to my must visit list.

    (5)

  • Jon K.

    Okay. I really love this place. I pick up lunch there at least once a week. So it pains me to mention this. I just tried their Sauteed Shrimp. I have 2 problems with this dish. 1. The Shrimp was over-cooked 2. No one wants to eat Shrimp that still has the vein in it. Not only is unappealing, it's also the "Poop Chute" of the shrimp. That being said, The sauce for the shrimp was great. I would really love to have it again if I knew they would at the very least take the time to clean it properly. Of course this will not keep me from eating lunch there. I personally love the Smoked Meat Sandwich with Furikake Fries.

    (4)

  • Therese N.

    On our vacation to Hawaii, my husband was destined to make it a poke eating trip. He was going to eat poke from as many restaurants as possible. He had been eating tuna poke but wanted to try salmon poke. So he read yelp reviews and we headed to Fresh Catch. They were nice to let me sample their various pokes and I must say, the Hawaiians love their foods sweet! Not I. 99% of foods they made was way too sweet. I felt bad about sampling all their different tuna pokes so I quit sampling. I ended up getting things I didn't sample: salmon sashimi and some salmon (pico de gallo like) salad. Huge mistake getting the salmon. Salmon tasted awfully fishy, which leads me to believe this is not as "fresh catch" as their name implies. We ended up throwing the food away. What a waste. Don't let this place fool you! Just because Guy Fieri (another food network host) has been to this establishment DOESN'T mean it's good! For the remainder of the trip, I banned poke from all meals. Thanks to Fresh Catch, I was poke'd out.

    (1)

  • Hayden C.

    I love this place! The staff is always very friendly and welcoming. I have eaten here a few times with my boyfriend and the staff is always nice. Not sure but they seem very gay friendly haha. I don't like seafood, which may seem weird why I like this place, but they offer steaks and chicken plates. The portions on the plates is very good for the amount they cost. It comes with rice and a salad. The dressing on the salad is amazing!!! I am pretty sure they sell it in the store as well. They also sell alcohol. You cannot drink inside, but its a good thing to know if you want good seafood and a beer.

    (5)

  • Paul A.

    Tried most of their varieties of ahi poke when I lived in the area. Definitely in my top 3 for poke, didn't try any of their other menu items. It was always fresh and amazing for the price. Fireball is still my favorite.

    (5)

  • Amy G.

    I've been here a few times and never have I been disappointed. I usually get the ahi katsu. One of my faves here. I also tried the ahi belly sandwich which was so HUGE! it's also got an egg on top which I thought was a nice touch. w/ a side of their fries, it is AMAZING. I love their fresh ahi too, but i always seem to stray away from that and get their deep fried goodness instead. A great go to place at a reasonable price.

    (4)

  • Maile K.

    I had the seared ahi salad and squid luau. the seared ahi was nicely done and the salad was fresh, the dressings could be modified though. the squid luau was good, a little sweet, but still ono.

    (4)

  • Rob T.

    The furikaki salmon literally melts in your mouth! Best red velvet cupcakes by far. Awesome poke! Gotta love the picnic style tables inside.

    (5)

  • Nicole L.

    We ended up at Fresh Catch when we found that Ono Seafood was closed down the street. Not the same, but a great alternative - it's only about 0.6miles away from Ono's. They have a variety of lunch plates other than poke but when we were there poke is what we wanted. We each ordered a combo poke bowl. They ask you if you want 1 or 2 scoops of rice, brown or white and then they scoop your poke on the side. Unlike Ono Seafood they charge you by the pound for the poke in your combo. They'll scoop a little and ask you if you want more or less. Overall you end up paying the by the pound price which is around $14/lb. Each of our poke bowls ended up being a little over $10 and it didn't seem like we'd gotten as much as we had in the Ono super bowl. Oh well. On the plus side the poke was good. They let us sample as much poke as we wanted before we ordered which was really nice so ask for samples if you're not sure. I ordered the shoyu and spicy ahi. Bf got spicy ahi and the fireball ahi. I liked the shoyu the best, seasoned with red onions and a good balance between sweet and salty - would recommend. The spicy ahi was good but after a few bites the mayo, creaminess was a bit overwhelming, Bf agreed saying he should have ordered a more balanced combo. The fish tasted fresh but seemed maybe lazily sliced, big chucks, some fatty pieces.

    (4)

  • Trish P.

    what happened here Fresh Catch? you used to be so good..... now..... i'm left disappointed and hungry. do not get the miso teri mahi. it is basically 4 very small pieces of mahi with a light soak of teriyaki sauce and 2 scoops of OLD, hard, crunchy rice. wtf fresh catch, wtf. the crab stuffed ahi is still a good choice, as is the kalbi (but its getting stingy for sure). i guess some things just don't stay good forever :(

    (2)

  • Pam H.

    This place is creative with their poke. Tako poke is delicious.

    (3)

  • Kelly H.

    I'll give this place 3.5 stars...it doesn't really deserve 4 stars as the prices were effing OOC. I got an Seared Ahi Salad for $12 which is pretty average for a seared ahi salad The Seared Ahi Salad was quite good but nothing special as the lettuce was pretty much all iceberg lettuce. The things that made the salad were the seared ahi and the dressing. I bought .5lb of spicy ahi to nom on for dinner and I was quite disappointed as well. They don't really have the spicy ahi recipe down to a tee. Something was off about the spicy ahi but I couldn't put my finger on it. Also, the Spicy Ahi was much more expensive than buying it from a place like Foodland and the quality did not justify the higher price. I guess most people come to this restaurant to get the Wednesday Special, Crab Stuffed Ahi Roll which looks good but it wasn't Thursday so I wasn't able to try it. I visited my eye doctor today and he said that he has tried Fresh Catch as well and wasn't entirely impressed, he got the lau lau. Maybe I will return to try the Wednesday special, but right now I am not really motivated as there seems to be more stellar places to eat on the island

    (3)

  • Shay F.

    O.M.G. My last review was in '08, so I decided to update my review, but I just had the crab stuffed ahi roll for lunch and it was SO GOOD! I gave one piece to my friend to try, but other than that, I actually scarfed down the whole thing! I couldn't stop! LoL. Yelp 365 Challenge #11/365

    (4)

  • Missy B.

    My boyfriend loves to make fun of me for watching Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. But it was my endless fascination with all things Guy Fieri that led us to Fresh Catch, so who's laughing now?! I bookmarked this place after we saw it on DDD, where the owner catches an octopus with his bare hands, then smokes that same octopus for tako. It was pretty damn cool. Having seen that, tako poke was #1 on my list. We went with spicy smoked tako, and 2 types of ahi. Everything was incredible. Amazingly flavorful. And that 'fresh' thing is no joke. They do use a slightly heavy hand with the mayo, but it doesn't detract from the fish. Grab some beers and ice at the 7-Eleven next door, throw everything in your cooler and head down to the beach for a poke picnic.

    (4)

  • Grant N.

    I've tried half of the stuff on the menu, and everything was delicious. This place is always my number one option for a good lunch. Their kimchee fried rice is killer!!!! Must try!! Other recommendations would be the ahi belly, Hawaiian plate, fish tacos, and the sautéed shrimp. The best thing about coming here is that you can always get some fresh poke to go.

    (4)

  • Amber Mae S.

    It was really busy when I first cate to Fresh Catch. I ordered a Furikake Salmon and the French fries. I personally don't like eating fish but Fresh Cafe's Furikake Salmon made me a lover! ^__^ The thing that really stand out to me was that the workers at this establishment offered us FREE fried ahi and fresh poke because we were waiting so long for our food. That was really considerate of them and I really appreciated it!

    (5)

  • Yoshi M.

    SUPER fresh and delishhhhhhh!!!!! So accommodating in every way possible... and on top of that they let you try samples and EVEN put ice for your poke... I have never been to another poke shop where they are nice enough to give you ice. Thank you so much!!!! My poke made it to NY and enjoyed it a lot :)

    (5)

  • Annie L.

    This place is ok. Not too bad. Tako poke was too sweet & spicy Ahi was too creamy. Ono seafood is still my fav place for poke!

    (3)

  • Noelani C.

    I would have rated them a 5 star if Noe didnt roll her eyes at me for wanting to order more items. I have been in the restaurant industry way too long to catch attitude from a girl that is too lazy to do her job. I cut my order short and got the pulehu Tako for my daughter.

    (4)

  • Helen C.

    I have a handful of favorite poke places around the island (Alicia's, Ono, Tamura's), but Fresh Catch takes the cake for having the whole package - convenient, delicious, tables to eat at, and easy parking. The others are always lacking on either the parking spaces or table seating. Poke bowl...Spicy salmon is my go-to, but ahi limu and shoyu ahi are good too. I recently discovered the smoked tako, made popular by Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives. I got there around 6:15 one day and their stock was almost gone. They close at 7, so it's a good idea to go earlier if you're looking for the popular poke. I ended up trying the taegu tako and mmmmmm, I feel like I can't go wrong with ANYTHING here! Tip: You can also try free samples if you're not sure what to get. They also serve plate lunches which I've yet to try. That's for next time!

    (5)

  • Dev C.

    This place is a gem. If you have time, TRY EVERYTHING. The first time I had the furikake salmon, and suddenly my asthma and my white hair went away. My clothes even fit better. It changed my life. Ok a bit of an exaggeration, but I couldn't believe it. Nothing could be that good twice in a row. But it was so. Actually it took me 5 furikake salmons in a row to let it sink in that this was one of the best places I've ever ate at. But just because I was trying the salmon didn't mean I wasn't trying anything else. On the other side of the double-fist - hey if it's worth doing, it's worth overdoing - was the ahi belly, crab-stuffed ahi roll, salmon poke, fireball ahi, lau lau, kimchee topshell, even the rocky mountain oyster special were all flawless. I gotta give it up to Reno and the crew, they are awesome. Fresh Catch is always a stop for our guests from out of town and we're consistently blown away.

    (5)

  • Rob D.

    One of the best places to eat seafood for lunch. The food is fresh like the name says and the food is always very tasty.

    (5)

  • Jonee J.

    The furikaki salmon was moist and tasty. Lots of variety of poke. Service was fast.

    (4)

  • Chris H.

    My intro to Poke occurred here. Wow! Fantastic. This is underscored by getting the same Poke during the rest on my visit to the islands. Nothing came close to this places food. We were a big party and had lots of options to try. Everything was great. A must stop...even if you need to taxi it from the resort area.

    (5)

  • S D.

    Only enjoyed either the Smoked Marlin Sandwich or the Furikake Salmon. Everything else is ok. Love the Smoked tako poke. Gotta get it before it sells out. HATE HATE HATE AKE!!!!! It's an acquired taste... But for those who love it... this is the place. Wanna play a mean joke on someone??? Have them try a sample of the AKE!!! LOL!!!

    (4)

  • Mrk P.

    I finally made it over to Fresh Catch and I can't imagine getting my poke at any other place. It's a real local place, a couple of picnic tables inside for seating, a huge case of poke and coolers of beer and other cold beverages. With the huge selection of poke to choose from, they'll let you try whatever you want. I tried several different types of poke before settling on the Limu Kohu Aku Poke, Spicy Tuna Poke, and Fireball. They were all amazing. The fish was so fresh and ono! I also picked up a furikake salmon plate, which was equally as fresh and delicious. I would highly reccomend Fresh Catch. If you're not in Kaimuki, they're well worth the drive, just make sure to check their hours so that when you get there, they're open.

    (5)

  • Ikaika O.

    Furikake salmon plate is perfect every time. It's a pricy place to eat, with the plate being $10.99, but you get what you're paying for: value. Fish is becoming more expensive, so I'm fine paying the prices for the plates and poke for the quality.

    (5)

  • Denise K.

    The aunty that works there is sooo nice and she lets you try everything and anything that you want. Even the dried fish! I love friendly, hospitable service. They've got a huge selection of poke, you'll find at least 5 flavors that you'll wanna eat. It's fresh, reasonably priced and delicious. If only all poke spots could be like Fresh Catch! Disclaimer: I've only eaten poke here. Maybe I should try the food...

    (4)

  • Cat K.

    For years I thought this was a rotary sushi place. It's in the old Pizza Hut/Taco Bell building in Kaimuki. It looks like a Pizza Hut painted blue. There's a recycling place behind the restaurant on the property. If you bring cans in, I think you get a 10% discount at the restaurant. Instead, it's a local food joint, specializing in fish & seafood dishes with a refrigerator case full of some of the best poke around. The ahi poke is $17.99/lb. Not cheap but extremely fresh & delicious. I don't think they gas the fish like they do at Foodland. Holy cow, the spicy smoked tako poke is sooooo good. So is the pipikaulau poke, fireball ahi poke, spicy ahi poke, and pretty much every other poke I've tried here. I highly recommend the smoked meat plate. The poke fried rice is small but also very good. It's sweet with a hint of spicy. They offered a special that consisted of mahi in a lemon butter caper sauce the last time I was there. It was superb. I haven't tried the lau lau or chocolate chip red velvet cupcakes yet, but I intend to and soon.

    (5)

  • Taro L.

    Poke Poke Poke This place is awesome as far as the food. Lunch is the bomb customer service could be better but the fish is fresh and the taste is better than average.

    (4)

  • Loren O.

    I stumbled here (with my brother) after an afternoon of snorkeling. The food was okay, but as a first time customer and a tourist, I got an overwhelming sense that the female clerk with glasses behind the register was getting annoyed as we took our time and looked over their menu options (probably because we're not local too). I even saw her mocking us after we had ordered. Sorry "sisteh," but just trying to figure out what I'd like to order. Also have family lineage here probably way "ba'far" you.."yah." The food was okay, but too many other options where the service is much better. Maholo!

    (2)

  • Kelly M.

    I have two very important words for you. Poke Bowl. They sell their poke retail, like the seafood counter at Foodland. When they make a poke bowl, they ask you how much rice (2 scoops for a $1 for me). They scoop the rice into the styrofoam container, put it on the scale and zero out the scale. Then they scoop as much poke as you want, weigh it, and charge the same for the poke as you would pay to take the poke home (most pokes are either $11.99 or $13.99). It;s a great deal. $6 for a half pound of poke, $1 for two scoops of rice. $7 for an amazing poke bowl. The poke is nice, big chucks. After all, this is Fresh Catch and the seafood is the star. The seasoning is just right. How could it not be just right, they have over a dozen versions, including regular Ahi, Spicy Ahi, and even extra spicy (was it called Volcano Ahi? Can't remember cause I'm never going to be ordering anything named Volcano.) For me it's all about the spicy Ahi. And their's is great.

    (5)

  • Andy G.

    The Salmon Furikake (sp?) is a delicious calorie bomb, and their spiciest of pokes will certainly clear your sinuses. But really, this place is pretty friggin awesome. Only problem is their lack of on-site liquor license.

    (5)

  • Sheena C.

    I hate to give this place a 2-star review, but I honestly cannot say it is "A-OK," or "Yay! I'm a fan." The first time we came here it was on a Sunday right before closing. I was kind of iffy because I figured it would be "leftover" fish, but it surprisingly wasn't as "sold out" as I thought. I sampled the salmon poke and saw that there was only a few pieces of salmon left and a whole bunch of sauce. I ordered a half pound and the guy assisting me told me he could make more. It was a nice offer and I was looking forward to it, but instead, he scraped the bottom of the metal container and dumped the leftover salmon into my half-pound container. Having the "leftover" poke wasn't really a problem; the problem was that my half pound of salmon poke consisted of 8 pieces of fish swimming (no pun intended) in sauce. Worst part is I had to pay for it--well, partly my fault because I didn't say anything. I sampled the spicy salmon and didn't like it--it tasted pretty much only like spicy mayo. Where's the fish? The SO liked it though, but then again, he loves mayonaise. Second time we came here it seemed like our quarter pound was only 4 cubes of fish--not what a usual quarter pound of poke looks like. Maybe they weigh the container...? On a lighter note, the SO is a fan of this place (again, he loves mayo) and their pasteles actually converted him into a pastele-eater. I say it's a little dry, but better than other pasteles I've had at restaurants/stores.

    (2)

  • Sajili B.

    OOOOOooohhhhh.... I went last Sunday on a bro-date with a homegirl. I've been wanting to eat Smoked Tako and Fireball Ahi all week now since I last went. The only downside was my homegirl's order of the spicy salmon was excess mayo. Some like it, I probably would with extra rice. Bench seating, small parking lot, and laid back people all chowing down. There will be follow up reviews because I will be back!

    (4)

  • Rachel M.

    A little pricey but GREAT customer service and BOMB food! Always worth it. Thank God I live in Kaimuki and this place is right in the area!

    (5)

  • Christopher O.

    This place is insane, best poke I have ever had hands down. Better than Kahuku Superette by a good margin. Fresh poke they make daily, non-frozen, out of this world. I am drooling on my keyboard as I type this review.

    (5)

  • Anna D.

    Kimchee poke was a little salty for my taste and the poke bowl was gooey; however once you get past that goo it's actually pretty tasty. I also got the furikaki salmon that was completely covered wit h furikaki-which isn't a bad thing. This was delish. I love that the salmon is cooked just enough that's it's not in the least bit dry. Definitely worth the try

    (4)

  • Victoria R.

    AHI KATSU is delicious!! The restaurant in Kaneohe tends make theres a bit dry and gives small portions and long wait time just for one plate. Kaimuki restaurant is the best. Always fast and moist with very decent portions. I eat there at least once a week.

    (5)

  • Nick B.

    Came here on a lunch break with my girlfriend since I was working in kaimuki and let me tell you I was not disappointed at all. I got the Lau-Lau plate one of the best I've had hands down also came with sides of potato salad and lomi salmon the salad was very good didn't try the lomi salmon

    (4)

  • Lisa T.

    First of all, I still think the service at Fresh Catch is 5 stars. They are friendly, patient and helpful. The only attitude you'll get from them is the attitude of gratitude. Seriously. You can't beat the variety and freshness of their poke. Their Spicy Hawaiian Poke is original and delicious. So you must be asking yourself - why the downgrade?? Well, I'll tell you, and I hope that I explain it right, and still give the nice folks at Fresh Catch their due... See, My Man and I think that we were afflicted with the restaurant equivalent of first-date infatuation. Granted, it's been a while since either of us has been on a first date, but we remember that happy, glow-y feeling that is usually accompanied by a glass or three of wine; that 'wow, is she pretty/he handsome' thinking that leaves you gushing to your friends the next day, anticipating the next time you get together... That's how it was for us at Fresh Catch - their first impression was so great that we glossed over certain things, and were willing to turn a blind eye during the next few subsequent visits. But the past few times we've gone, we've slowly come to realize that we don't really care for their regular menu food that much! Now don't get me wrong, not everything is horrible, it's just not fabulous. My Man and I have tried quite a variety of their menu; maybe we just haven't found our 'jam' yet. But we are both seriously starting to doubt that we ever will. We will definitely return for their poke, but that's probably all. Sorry Fresh Catch, turns out that you're just not 'the one' for us. :(

    (3)

  • Jamie O.

    MUST HAVES: teri - furikake salmon & the smoke meat and onions *I personally don't care for raw salmon, but their salmon poke is MOPS! If you're ordering something other than poke that's already on display, be prepared to wait at least 10 minutes (or longer) for your food. Sometimes it can be a little of a hassle, when all I want is to run in, grab my food & leave. I've found that it's best just to call your order in 10-15 minutes prior to you getting there, even if you plan on eating in. During peak hours (mostly during lunch), I suggest calling your order in 20 minutes prior. Although they take a bit long to get your food out, the customer service is pretty good. The couple times I had to wait 20 minutes for my food, they gave me double my order! I was upset at first, but when I got a 2 for 1 deal, that made me happy & I kept going back :)

    (4)

  • Alex G.

    Ho yup. Spicy ahi shoyu poke bowl, da best kine grindz brah. Da fish stay fresh all da time and dere's so many choices. I also tried da ahi limu cuz, da buggah stay broke' da mout. Brah why is it dat Kaimuki get all da good spots? Makes me J brah. Next time ahh, I gon' try da kim chee shimp. Chee hoooo. No, but in all seriousness, this place is beastly. You can get poke bowls or plate lunches and I'm sure they're all great, except for the fried poke plate. My friend said it was just alright, tasted more like chicken. Grab a plate to go with a bambucha primo beer and you're ready to go. AAUUURRRYYYYTTTEEEEE!!!!!

    (5)

  • Tamra P.

    Highly recommend this place if you love poke! I took a coworker from out of town here since she is absolutely obsessed with having poke when in Hawaii. We decided to follow Dev. C's advice and try everything. The crab stuffed ahi rolls were very yummy and filling. We also got a couple different kinds of poke which tasted very fresh and flavorful. They had a huge selection--even 'ake, something I would never order but it impressed me nonetheless. We shared a scrumptious red velvet cupcake for dessert. I loved the chocolate chips but my friend was more of a purist and didn't care for the chips as much. We both agreed the frosting was absolutely divine. Service was exceptionally good for a take out joint like this. I assume the guy working the register was probably the owner because he was extremely service oriented, friendly, knowledgeable, and quick. Seating is limited so come early and kapu a spot if you plan on eating in. This place gets CRANKIN at lunch! They had a huge variety of offerings; I can't wait to go back and sample other items!

    (4)

  • J B.

    Great selection of poke and friendly service, ordered 3lbs of shoyu poke and they whipped it up fresh during a rush while they were in the weeds.The place was packed at 2 in the afternoon and the female cashier was nice and friendly. Will be back often for poke and to try specials

    (4)

  • Lisa N.

    love their poke! (and i love that they let me try em all! this last time that i went the girl wasnt superrr friendly, and she moved really slow, but its ok; she still gave me some samples) havent had any rice plates or any sushi. but the poke is soo good.. i love the salmon. and the spicy ahi and spicy salmon. salivating just thinking about it! wish i was there now. -_-

    (5)

  • Amie B.

    My husband and I REALLY loved this place when they first opened. Loved the teri furukake salmon and the serving size was good for the price. On a whim one Friday night (it has been a long time since we ate here just because it isn't anywhere close to where we live) I decided to pick us up some dinner. It was still early...around 5pm and there was only one other person in the place when I walked in. The woman behind the counter was nice. They were already out of the Friday special Hawaiian Plate so I ordered the teri furukake salmon and the pastele plate. When we opened the containers at home...we were really disappointed. The salmon piece was so small and the pasteles were shriveled and extremely dry. I let my husband eat both plates because there wasn't enough on the salmon plate to fill him up (we used to share this plate and it would be plenty) and I made a PB&J sandwich. Maybe it was an off night for them...I am not sure. I was surprised that there was only 1 other person in the restaurant ordering on a Friday night ...and for the price of each of the plates (around $8) we were very disappointed. We don't have a lot of extra money to spend with a baby on the way but we like to support local businesses when we can. I will not be planning a return trip to Fresh Catch anytime soon. Sorry.

    (1)

  • Angela P.

    I rounded it off but my actual stars I give is 3.8 :-) Fresh Catch has great tasting poke for my loving partner so we come here on occasion whenever we recycle. I usually get the lau lau (which is pretty tasty by my standards) and just other things I tried tasted fresh. The only turn off are the portion sizes for the plates but the quality seems to override that most of the time. I prefer their poke over Foodland, definitely. The service is friendly and the interior is nothing fancy. Gives you that raw, "I'm a fisherman" feeling. Parking is ample just watch out for lunch rush hour. Great place to eat. My experience is always consistent. I recommend this place just be aware of the smaller portions they give for the price.

    (4)

  • Sara H.

    After driving past this place for years I finally stopped by! I was kinda disappointed because all the poke I had seemed a little salty and expensive. I think they might use the flavors to mask the taste of old fish... which is kinda ironic because they are called fresh catch. The menu was kinda confusing because what was posted on the board was slightly different than the menu by the cashier which I would have ordered off of had I known about the other menu. Besides the poke I also had the beef stew which had a lot of beef which is good but it was still too expensive for a lunch item. If I'm paying $15 for lunch I expect a lot better.

    (3)

  • Seth H.

    My review is only for their plate lunches, the fried ahi and ahi katsu plates, both of which were just okay, nothing special. The salad dressing was good though, actually dipped my fried ahi in it and thought it was good. I would recommend asking for the ahi katsu without the furikake and mayo drizzle, think I would have appreciated the taste of the fish a lot more. The prices are about right for a seafood plate lunch though.

    (3)

  • Edward K.

    I came here on a whim and was blown away. And, I don't even like fish! --Food Ahi Katsu: Probably the best Ahi Katsu I've ever had. Hands down. The batter is crisp, the fish is fresh and the taste... it just melts in your mouth. That's it. I'm not saying another word. Just get it. --Service It's very local here. You order when your ready, you have a seat while they get your order ready. You pick up your food and either eat there or take it home. It tends to get crowded and since the GF lives close by, we took it to go. No hassle and they let you sample the poke while you wait. (Try them all, I did.) --Decor & Ambiance It feels like your buying fish out at the fish market. The poke is set up much like you see is at Foodland's or Safeway's fresh fish section but it's more fish market-y. The service is wearing t-shirts and shorts and address you like family. --Overall I was tempted to come back and get more food after I was done eating. I think that says enough about the food. The service is what you would expect from any plate lunch place, friendly but quick. The place looks like it could be overlooked from the outside but don't let that fool you. It's good here. (That's should be there slogan.)

    (4)

  • Carol B.

    Furikake salmon poke, Ahi Katsu plate...nuff said! Okay, I'll elaborate... We had a company potluck one day and someone from another department brought in several types of poke. I tried the furikake salmon poke and was HOOKED. Now, every time I walk in, they grab a container and know what I'm going to order before I even order it - (furikake salmon poke). Do I go there that often??? However, I went out of my comfort zone one day and tried the ahi katsu...wow...it's very moist and melts in the mouth and the portion is humongous. It makes for three meals for me. The sauce over the ahi (which they sell in the store) is awesome and complements the fish well. The staff is great, Alan, Estefan and "Aunty". One day I had my dogs in my truck and they offered to bring my order out to me when I went to sit in my truck with them while waiting. THAT is service! They even let you sample something before you decide to buy it. My next trip I'll try the fried chicken and the fried rice (with a side of salmon poke, of course!)

    (5)

  • Nico L.

    I'm a travel study student from UCLA, and over the summer I was here almost everyday! Can't say I know all that there is about poke, but I will say that fresh catch was almost always on my mind around 12:30 for lunch. Fresh catch poke is simple and done right. Just choose your poke and how ever many scoops of rice, and you're all set. I like to order the ahi tuna or the spicy salmon - definitely delicious safe bets but pretty much anything you order there will taste amazing. Go deep and try the entire poke spectrum! if you're feeling extra adventurous, you need to try the poke fried rice. you will not be disappointed. professor: "hey nico, that's a gnarly bowl of poke you got there, where'd you get it? me: "from the Gods..."

    (4)

  • darrin k.

    My friend and I stopped in for lunch this past Monday expecting an awesome meal. We were both very disappointed with our experience. My friend ordered the seared ahi salad ($10.99) and the ahi appeared gray in color (not very appetizing looking). My friend skipped eating his lunch for fear of getting sick. I ordered the furikaki salmon ($10.99?) and was underwhelmed by the portion and preparation of the fish. I also ordered some spicy ahi poki ($ 13.00) to share and the poki had way too much mayo in it. Don't get me wrong I love mayo on everything but it was overpowering in this case. I don't believe I'll be back after dropping $ 30+ dollars for a lunch for two. Wish I could leave a better review.

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  • David R.

    I am a mainlander, so rarely get to eat poke (so what do I know?). The wasabi ahi was truly amazing, could have eaten a pound of it myself, easy! Rest of the plate (lau lau, kahlua pork, etc.) was all tasty, too. Will definitely make another stop here before we leave the island!

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  • Leonard L.

    I happened to be in the Kaimuki area a couple of weeks ago for work and having some time to kill, I looked up nearby restaurants on my phone. Fresh Catch was a block away and although I'd heard about it before, I never had to opportunity to stop in. That was about to change. I walked in and looked at the menu hanging behind the counter. I was greeted by the female employee behind the counter within 5 seconds which made me feel welcome (a big plus in my book.) I told her that it was my first time and she proceeded to tell me about their 2 most popular plates. I opted for the ahi katsu. Now I know why it's so popular. All I can say is "wow." The generous portion of fish was perfectly cooked...crispy breading on the outside, juicy on the inside. The sauce that accompanied it was awesome. Flavorful but not overpowering, it complemented the fish quite nicely. If the fish wasn't as hot (temperature wise) as it was, I would've finished off the plate quicker. Bottom line is I will definitely be returning to Fresh Catch the first chance I get. Do yourself a favor and get down there to eat. Your taste buds can thank me later.

    (5)

  • John K.

    This is a good place to go on a lunch break. Great for little get togethers and parties. They have a good variety of different types of poke. They have poke bowls and i really like the spicy hawaiian, if your not a spicy type of person you also can get the shoyu ahi poke.

    (4)

  • Samuel G.

    One of the best poke restaurants on the island! Conveniently located right across the street from Chaminade University. This place has an amazing spread and great quality. Affordable too!

    (5)

  • Joshua C.

    This is the beginning of the best time of year. September means fall is coming, and FOOTBALL season is starting. I'm even more addicted to football then food, seriously. What better way to kickoff this great season then with what may be the ultimate one stop tail gate food shop. Fresh Catch brings back some old Hawaii flavors to the new restaurant scene. This is another of those places I wish I'd discovered earlier (only two more weeks til we move to PDX). Of course had I come much earlier this still would have been the Pizza Hut I grew up with...what an improvement this is. I liked this place enough that I first stopped in Thursday and had already returned by Saturday (this says a lot cause I don't live anywhere near here). Reno (the chef/co-owner), Mahea (his wife), and the friendly crew here prepare some great local food. A deep and diverse spread of pokes, plate lunches, and even marinated ready to grill meats. The Shoyu Salmon Poke, Smoked Tako, Wasabi Tako (my favorite), and Fireball Ahi are all delicious. My personal preference would be to have less sauce and sweetness for the Shoyu Ahi and Shoyu Salmon Poke. Need something to throw on the BBQ? There's chop steak, char siu chicken, and more. Need a BBQ? They even have those (mini grills), coals, and lighters. On my list to try is their Hawaiian Plate, Pipikaula, Pasteles, Banana Bread, and Cup Cakes. With recent reviews on TV and in the paper (see links below), Fresh Catch is off to a great start. Football Fanatic or not it's worth checking out. With it's varied selection of local classics, Fresh Catch is the kind of only in Hawaii place that I hope thrives for years to come. Poke. Grilled Meats. And FOOTBALL. This is the best time of the year indeed. Go Warriors! Go Niners! (Yes, I know they suck) khon2.com/news/morning/2… starbulletin.com/2008/08…

    (3)

  • Darrell K.

    I love Poke. When I come to Hawaii, I want to get it because they offer more variety than the mainland, if you can find it at all. Many folks will go to Foodland, and they serve some good Poke, but they are not a restaurant. This place is. Plus there are so many different Poke, you will be overwhelmed. Come here and get a Poke bowl. A big serving of rice and up to 3 different Pokes. You got your standard Lomi Lomi and Shoyu Tuna, and they are good choices, but there are so many more. And as the title of the restaurant implies, it is fresh. I use the word restaurant loosely. No waiters, Only a few tables. You go up to the counter, point to the poke you want, pay and sit at a table that you'll like share. Can't miss the place; it's in what use to be a Pizza Hut. I can't wait to come back.

    (4)

  • Rza Marie R.

    Best fish tacos on the island, and they're fresh poke was Ono!

    (5)

  • Mey S.

    My brother (the local) took me here to check out this local joint. He realllly wanted me to try their patelle fries and poke. Sounds like a bad combination, but trust me- it was (insert Oprah) AHHHHHMAZZzzing!!! The patelle is a pork stew over crispy French fries and topped with cheese. Kinda like a poutine. But ten times better!!! And let's not forget their poke- they had a dozen varieties! From tako to ahi poke! My bro loves the fireball ahi. It's like a siracha mayo ahi. Very good. But if you can handle heat- definitely try the firecracker ahi. It's serious heat!!! Did I mention it's SERIOUS heat?! Enjoy!

    (4)

  • Al D.

    Good selection and seafood tastes fresh. They use too much mayo in their dishes but I'm still a fan and can rely on Fresh Catch to satisfy my seafood cravings.

    (4)

  • Lisa C.

    Lau lau plate and poke bowl is what I've had so far. Both were tasty.

    (5)

  • Rachel L.

    "POKE PARADISE!" as Guy would say. Fresh Catch was featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive Ins and Dives, and it's no surprise because the poke here is as fresh as it gets! The ingredients compliment the selection of poke in a subtle way that brings out out the flavor of the fish. If only I lived in Oahu, I would come here every week.

    (5)

  • Michael M.

    I had the FRESH -Ahi limu poke bowl. FRESH is all that it is. From the white onions to the limu. So ONO!! I was expecting to pay more, but was surprised as to how much I got. A value, when it comes to fresh ahi. That may change of course depending on demand. I cannot wait to go back and try more of their food.

    (4)

  • Anna W.

    LOVE LOVE LOVE Fresh Catch! I was recommending this place even before Yelp was even around in Hawaii. I visit here every time I come back to the islands. They have the freshest tasting poke and so many selections!!! The FURIKAKE SALMON is my FAVORITE!!! The salmon is always perfectly cooked. Always moist and tender, never dry. It's topped with the right amount of some sort of mayo-ish cream type sauce and furikake all over the salmon and rice. If you're on O'ahu and you've never been here, then you need to recognize and get your butt here stat. DA GRINDZ SO ONO IT BROKE DA MOUTH! Taste: Excellent Ambiance: Average Worth Another Visit: Another visit? More like a thousand more visits!

    (5)

  • N J.

    Glad we found this place, good stuff here.

    (5)

  • Leimalani F.

    FRIED AHI BELLY sandwich gluttony!!!! If you like fried ahi belly, you MUST try this sandwich. FREAKIN' ENORMOUS!!! This is the dagwood of all ahi sandwiches. HUGE piece of ahi belly, pankoed and deep fried, served in a soft sandwich roll with grilled onions, flavored mayo and a fried egg! FOR THE WIN! Ahi belly is the bacon of fish and this is like the mother of all breakfast sandwiches. I will eat this again, oh yes, it will be mine. Check the pics! yelp.com/biz_photos/7bnc… yelp.com/biz_photos/7bnc… They also have a smoke meat sandwich I need to try next time :) Best of all the kind aunty behind the counter always hooks up the samples so you can try and try and try and buy just what you were looking for. NOTE: In addition to the poke they have some unusual offerings like ake (raw calf liver poke) and Samoan oka (ahi in coconut milk and lime). The spicy shoyu fills the void that was Yamas (shame on you for changing your recipe!) Poke bowls are $1 for rice plus the weight of fish, but it adds up QUICK! Elbow up on community tables and stuff yo' face!

    (4)

  • Lei P.

    I always heard about the poke here...never could stray from my favorites to stop by until recently. The poke is fresh, tasty and comes in a good variety. Service is helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. I tried a 2-choice poke bowl. Ordered the spicy ahi and the shoyu ahi poke with white rice. The bill came out to $13 - which I would consider a little on the pricey side. But the poke was delicious and one of the best I have had. Plus I ordered two types of poke which made the value of my order go up. The ambience is quaint and humble. The exterior looks like a Pizza Hut but there are only picnic tables inside to sit on. They also offer sandwiches and plate lunches. I can't wait to go back.

    (4)

  • Craig L.

    nothing beats it!!! AMAZING!!!

    (5)

  • Wayne S.

    I had to sample this place because of the reviews. I have to say that I am not impressed at all. Sanitation is a HUGE concern of mine there. While there was a line, I walked around to the side display and there was condensation water from the upper shelf...it wasnt dripping but running into the the marinated meats on the lower shelf. Then I was watching the guy doing his prep work and I wasn't impressed at all. After seeing that I was quite hesitant on the poke but I got brave enough and ordered 2 different ones. Spicy Hawaiian and the limu. There was no wow factor for me. Alicia's and Ono's still without a doubt the best Poke spot.

    (1)

  • Lisa W.

    The poke is well cut and full of flavor. Customer service is usually spot on, but we had an interaction one grumpy lady who doesn't seem to care for tourists. It seemed to be an isolated incident, however, and we highly recommend you try this place. We go every time we are in Honolulu!

    (4)

  • David Y.

    One of the best poke places on the island! Just the simple ahi shoyu is my favorite! Ahi Katsu is also a must try!!!!!!!

    (5)

  • Scott T.

    Great place. Fresh!!! First time eating poke. Unreal!! Highly recommend experiencing this place for good quality fresh seafood.

    (5)

  • Justin H.

    I first tried their furikake ahi at a convention at the Blaisdell and fell in love. I decided to go to their location on Waialae and check out the rest of their menu. It's awesome. Their poke is always fresh and tasty (I love their Fireball poke and wasabi tako.) They have day-specific specials, and my favorite is Wednesday. Their hump day special is crab-stuffed ahi. So good it makes me look forward to the middle of the week! It's a good portion of crab meat, stuffed into pieces of tuna, fried, and then topped with their own sauce. So good! Actually...it sucks. Don't get it - because if I go on Wednesdays and they're out of it, I'll be so bummed... :D

    (4)

  • Jeremy U.

    Their hot sauce is HOT

    (5)

  • Courtney O.

    Woo-Hoo!! Ahi Katsu for the win!! If you love ahi, and you love things deep fried, try the ahi katsu. Mmmm.... Sooo Good!! It comes with a mayo sauce and furikake to dip in. You will not go home hungry! They also have a crab stuffed ahi for you who can't pick between crab or ahi. The plates are pretty big so you could share with your friend or take your left overs home (although I'm not sure how you would re-heat the katsu...). They have an area to eat inside and the service is very good. The workers are very friendly. The parking lot is great too. I will definitely be coming back here to try other dishes after I have over dosed on ahi katsu (which may be never!!).

    (4)

  • Ha N.

    Poke is so easy to screw up. I don't take any chances, so I go here all the time. It's out of my way, but I don't give -- it's so yum. The mayo's never too heavy and the other additives are not too overpowering. Everytime I come here, I get the furikake ahi katsu and 1/4 lb of one or two choices. I'm addicted to the spicy tuna fireball (?) and the smoked tako. The poke is cut into cubes. Hello? Mmmm! I really love that the workers are so into giving you a sample. When I'm ogling, they'll smile and ask if I want to try it. I love that! Not like the Ala Moana food court when they yell at random people with their food pricked toothpicks. Anyway, a plate lunch, 2 containers of poke, and a drink for 20 bucks, give or take a dollar. Affordable and near school. I love. ;]

    (5)

  • Scott H.

    Spicy Hawaiian Poke is still in my top two poke. Went on Saturday and got my usual poke and laulau, wife got the beef stew. The Laulau here is very hit or miss. They need to work on their quality control of their laulau. Sometimes really good, sometimes sucks. Saturday's sucked. Dry, no flavor. The beef stew was nothing special (see picture). Big pieces of beef and veg in a tomato based stew.

    (4)

  • Liz T.

    Another fantastic poke shop that I have to revisit when I'm home. The fireball ahi packs heat--it's not for the faint of heart. With that said, I can't get enough of it (and water!). The salmon poke is a sweet spin on an infallible classic--it has teriyaki sauce and furikake seasoning, which are delicious alone and dynamite together. My only complaint is that the fresh fish isn't cut well. There are frequently pieces of fat and skin on my ahi and salmon, which kind of undercuts the flavor (and sight) of the fish.

    (4)

  • Kristen C.

    220/365 I finally made my way here on a thursday for some lunch. It was around prime lunch time so the place was fairly filled. Lucky for me, I arrived when there was no line but after ordering a line started forming. Their daily special was the fish tacos but I wanted to try something different so I went for their pastele plate for $9.25+tax. They had a choice of mild or spicy in which I got the spicy. The wait wasnt too long so that was nice. The plate comes with 2 scoops of rice and a small container of their kind of potato salad. The pastele was delicious with a good amount of pork pieces, however, I wish there was more olives. Their version of potato salad was good and creamy and I really enjoyed that. Overall, my plate was very delicious and satisfying. I'd definitely want to come back and try the furikake salmon and crab stuffed ahi.

    (4)

  • Riki T.

    Had the Ahi Katsu and Furikake Fries. Both had the SAME mayo/furikake sauce. Which was tasty, don't get me wrong. But it was just sad because it kinda just made everything taste the same and there was no variety D: NExt time definitely want to try some of the poke. The salmon looked pretty good, but the ahi while looked "fresh" in the sense that it didn't look previously frozen, but it didn't look that fresh either if you get my drift. All in all though I would try again, hopefully find something to really get excited about.

    (3)

  • Jenn T.

    HOLY CRAP, I'VE NEVER HAD BETTER POKE!! This place is pretty BOMB when it comes to poke. They have a huge variety of types of poke as well as different marinades. I've tried the ahi poke and their salmon poke and both were as good as it gets. Granted, the poke here is a little more expensive than at safeway or marukai, it is definitely quality poke. I also love that they serve meals here as well! The furikake salmon is freaking awesome!! I also have tried the poke bowl as well as the crab sandwich, both which were delicious as well. This little joint is easy to miss on waialae ave. It's got its own little parking lot, which is great and it's never really full. It's a great place for some awesome poke and a nice local lunch. Hope you like it as much as I do!!

    (5)

  • Les Is More M.

    stopped in today on lunch break, and tried the steak plate. steak plate? at a fish market? yeah yeah, I know. I wanted to eat fish but the prices were insane! $11 for a lunch plate? to quote yelp, "Eek! Me thinks not". So the cheapest lunch on the menu was a steak plate for $7. and that's what I went with. parking was plentiful, place was reasonably clean and service was good -although I've been there before when it was way busier and the dropoff in service really isn't bad as the parking can be. portions were good and my green salad was fresh. it all seemed decent until I tasted the steak. easily, without question the SALTIEST steak I've EVER tasted. yuck!! holy crap, that was awful. and looking at the texture and appearance, it looks like it was simmered instead of grilled. there was absolutely no sear to the meat at all, and texture was a little rubbery. I can actually deal with it if it were pan fried/seared, but it was evident that it was cooked either on a warm - and NOT hot - grill or pan. Had I not taken the order to go, I definitely would have sent it back - it was that bad. Salty, salty, salty!!! now I know what you are thinking, maybe it's my fault for ordering steak from a fish market. Yes, I know it is like eating salad when you're at a buffet. but if they offer it, they should be able to serve a quality product. it is inexcusable to serve something that over-seasoned, as if the cook didn't taste it or something. I can't figure where they went wrong because I didn't see them prepare my order... but I will NEVER order that plate from fresh catch again!! *disclaimer: I realize market prices dictate lunch prices they offer... so I'm not saying that it is their fault for pricing themselves out of consideration. we all know what market price is for fresh tuna these days, so it is what it is. however, do I feel like I got a good value? NO. and at the end of the day, that's what yelp is for. hint to fresh catch: steak should be broiled over a searing-hot grill!

    (1)

  • Casey O.

    Got the spicy ahi shoyu poke...I seriously regret this decision. Was super slimy, like the fish was sitting out for way too long, and WAY too many pieces were black and gritty looking. I tried the poke here once before and it was pretty damn good, but after this last trip...won't be coming back any time soon, at least not for the poke. Might consider trying their seafood plates.

    (1)

  • Linda M.

    Love this place! I got a pound of the Spicy Hawaiian Poke and the Lau Lau plate...again. There's so much great fish entrees but I always end up with the Lau Lau! I don't know why. Anyway, the Spicy Hawn was sooo ono. The limu and onions keeps it from getting too heavy from the mayo. As usual, the counter girls are always asking if you need help and are very friendly and efficient. As I was waiting for my Lau Lau plate, I noticed they also serve brown rice and wished I had seen the sign earlier. But it's like they read my mind, cuz lo and behold, my plate came with brown rice. Weird. Their brown rice wasn't that good though, too mushy. I like my brown rice to be much firmer. And like the last time, the Lomi lomi was watery and kinda bland. Weird for a seafood place that makes such great poke, that they can't make a decent Lomi. Oh well, no body's perfect I guess. They still get 5 stars though, because their customer service is so great!

    (5)

  • Beth I.

    The freshest fish and an awesome selection! I had the Spicy Hawaiian that so many others were raving about and it is THAT good! It's their spicy ahi decked out with ogo and both round and green onions! I had a poke bowl the other day with the wasabi ahi and the spicy Hawaiian and one scoop of rice. The boyfriend and I also shared a pastele which we both agreed was a little salty, but had delicious flavor and all the yummy ingredients that you expect. I could totally go there days in a row or try to eat my favorite furikake salmon, a pound of poke and a pastele in one sitting. That however sounds like a bad idea... Too much goodness is never a good thing. This place really is as good as we all say it is! PS I also saw that they sell marinated meat like steaks, teri chicken, and char siu chicken. That's so awesome to pick up before heading straight to the bbq!

    (5)

  • Joel S.

    Unbelievably good spicy poke, lots of other good stuff, at reasonable prices. Basically a gourmet hole-in-the-wall. Definitely worth a visit, or five.

    (4)

  • Alison W.

    First stop after landing in Oahu. Parking was not an issue as there is a small adjacent lot. Stepped in and it's not much of a fancy place. There's a glass enclosure with about 15 different types of poke and then a few wooden picnic table type tables off to the side. You order/pay at the front and you are called by a number when the cooked food is ready. A small container of poke is about half a pound and about $8 or so. Not wanting to just have poke, we also tried the poke fried rice and the furikake fries. For the poke I think we had the limu ahi poke and the spicy shoyu poke, both of which I recommend. The limu ahi had bits of seaweed/kelpy stuff and raw onions in it. And though I'm not a huge fan of spicy, the shoyo had good flavor and wasn't overwhelmingly hot. Our other friend had the sashimi plate which included salmon and ahi. I tried a piece of the salmon and it tasted a bit fishy to me, not very fresh. I'd stick with the poke. The fried rice was a bit salty for me but the first few bites were good, maybe can't eat the whole plate. The cooked poke in it tasked like pork. The fries came straight out of the fryer so the first few fries were hot and awesome. Love me the furikake seasoning too. And it came with mayo (I think) just like how the Europeans eat it. Also Triple D approved so that's another plus.

    (4)

  • Unyong N.

    Smoked meat & onions for the hubs = yummy! Crab sanwich for me = not bad but never again. Kinda salty. But the choco chip red velvet cupcakes = awesome!!!!!

    (3)

  • Gary F.

    A-ok. Maybe i got the wrong thing. I got the Pastele plate and my patnah got the garlic shrimp. The pastele was an average one. nothing special and actually kind of bland to me. Is it just me? Anyway the shrimp was good. It was more like a mayo type sauce. Got the Shoyu poke and it was good. The soy beans were good to. I guess the big thing is this place is open late and it's got a good variety of fish. I will be back to taste the Salmon everyone is raving about. Cool location with a friendly atmosphere. The picnic benches in the restaurant were cool to share with other people. G

    (3)

  • Inthira M.

    I cannot believe it took me so long to eat here. I've been passing this place for at least a year pondering to myself, "I wonder if they're good? " But good is not the word. Poke-tastic comes to mind though!! Walking in I was immediately greeted by a whole glass case of different types of poke: seasoned octopus, shrimp poke, spicy salmon, fireball ahi as well as regular spicy ahi, smoked marlin, dried aku and many more. Their famous liquor coolers (beer and wine only), as well as other bottled soft drinks adorn the left wall and right across from the liquor area is where their marinated meats are. For lunch today, we tried the furikake salmon ($10.25), ahi stuffed crab rolls ($11.25), and the fireball ahi ($13.99 a pound) and sat at one of their picnic tables (they only have three so seating is limited) to eat our lunch. Each plate had two huge scoops of rice and the food was on a bed of lettuce, and everything was smothered with furikake (if you don't want that I'd recommend telling them, but for me, the more furikake the better). The furikake salmon was cooked perfectly. It was not dry and it just fell apart as I dug my fork in. Besides the furikake flavor it also tasted like they used miso in their recipe giving it that right amount of sweetness. The ahi stuffed crab rolls were like sushi without the rice in the middle. It was deep fried to that perfect golden brown color, thin slices of ahi and then a ton of crab in the middle. This too was awesome (and huge), dip it into some wasabi shoyu and it will complete your meal. And finally, the fireball ahi. It is simply THE BEST ahi I've ever tasted. It was indeed hotter than the spicy ahi, but not too intense. The fish was so fresh and there was just the right amount of mayonnaise, siracha, and tobiko that it left me wanting to try all the other types types of poke they had, but I was too stuffed. To end the meal I ordered a red velvet cupcake to go. A burgundy colored cupcake with chocolate chips baked inside and topped with a cream cheese frosting and heart shaped sprinkles. I'm not a chocolate chip kind of girl so I only ate the top part with the frosting, but all you chocolate lovers should definitely try it. Everyday they have specials, like fried moi, tomato ono basil, fried poke plate, etc., as well as their staples like beef stew, oxtail soup, laulau, and many more. All plate lunches are moderately priced with the cheapest item being the smoked marlin or crab sandwich at $6.99 to $11.25 for the stuffed ahi rolls. To top it all off they accept cash, credit cards, and even EBT, so now everyone can enjoy Fresh Catch!

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  • Katie B.

    Spicy Ahi was awesome!!! Friendly staff gave us samples :-) will be back!

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  • Brian P.

    I wanted to give 3.5 stars but... I had the famous Ahi Katsu. It was massive. How about a 1/2 or 1/3 order? With all the mayo and fried goodness I'm going to guess it packed about 2000+ calories. The Ahi was good, but maybe a bit too much mayo on this thing. It was also a bit expensive, although, since I ate it over 2 meals ok.

    (3)

  • Jonathan L.

    Wow can I say rip off. Fellow yelper Anthony N. keeps raving about how good this place is. I originally wanted Ono Seafood but they were closed. I ordered the poke bowl and I swear I got ripped off. I one scoop rice and half spicy and half shoyu. The scooped a quarter pound of spicy into the bowl with the rice inside and measured it/priced it. Then he scooped a quarter pound of the shoyu and weighted it again and priced it with another sticker. My grand total was $10.18 for about a half pound of poke and one scoop of rice. I was pretty pissed off. I could have went to Foodland or Ono Seafood and paid half the price and gotten the same quality of poke. Don't get me wrong the poke was marinated pretty well but for the price it was totally not worth it. Anthony ordered the ahi katsu and paid the same price as me and got 3 times more food. WTF That made me really mad. Good thing he was a nice guy and shared some with me. I would not come back to this place again. Go to Foodland for poke it's just down the street.

    (2)

  • Tyler K.

    I've started to come here exclusively for my poke, no where else on Oahu that has been more consistently ono. Everything from spicy to shoyu to limu kohu, even opihi, salmon and tako, they got it. You really can't go wrong with what you order, it's all good. If you want it spicy go for the fireball. Edit: still coming here and it's still good, but seems like their ratio of fish to sauce may be skewing a bit too far to the sauce side.

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  • Jessica G.

    One word. DELICIOUS. That is all.

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  • Paul H.

    They were out of the crab stuffed ahi roll which is my favorite. Didn't matter I ended up getting the ahi katsu which was really good. Like katsu but ahi style with a mayonnaise type sauce. I also had the furikake fries that came with furikake and it was good. Great service, this guy was helping us pick out the poke we wanted, I couldnt decided, all of it was good. Definitely a must go.

    (5)

  • Jensen S.

    I've came here before and each time only ate the Ahi Katsu and sometimes tried the poke. This last time I went, I felt like they made the Ahi Katsu totally different. i was really disappointed. Before it wasnt' cooked all the way so a little raw and really tender and juicy. This time I got it it was really oily, cooked well don't they don't even put the mayo stuff (a'oli?) and the furikake on it anymore, they just put it on the side. Very disappointed. As for the poke, it is too much mayo and not enough fish. IDK how else to explain it to you. If you have the opportunity, go to Tamura's up the street, Probably the best poke I've ever eaten (any one is amazing and Spicy Ahi is KING) Overall, I loved this placed for their amazing Ahi Katsu, but probably won't come back here anymore because of the last time I had theirs... Sad day in the neighborhood.

    (2)

  • Andrew N.

    This poke is awesome! I was pleasantly suprised by the lean cuts of fish they used in my shoyu poke bowl. The recipe they used for the poke was very tasty! Also, the selection and variety of poke they had makes me want to go back and sample more! I am soon to be a regular :)

    (5)

  • Hungry L.

    The girl at the counter was so nice! She let us try a few poke and we choose the spicy shoyu at the end. It was super yummy!

    (5)

  • Sam H.

    I go to hawaii... with missions... one of them since going there yearly 3 years ago is to satisfy my stomach and tongue's desire for POKE!!! I need to POKE...??? (lol) And I once again thank Becky T... for an awesome recommendation. Poke here litterarly feels like it's a fresh catch of the day.... SOo chunky... so big... so juicy... so mouth watery awesome that you want more (that's what she kinda said) This place is soo awesome the people in front of us got like several pounds of it for their wedding party they were having that day. For this wallet and mouth??? just lunch... that is after just having downed half a dozen Malasadas. Go... eat.. you won't be dissappointed.

    (5)

  • Jon M.

    I went here for the first time last weekend and loved it. It's a seafood market style. All kinds of poke and plates. I've only been once but I got the ahi poke fried rice. I wasn't really sure what to expect, fried rice with poke on top? Or cooked in with the fried rice? It was the latter though, and surprisingly good! I ate the whole thing pretty quickly. The only thing was there were no seats and a bit of a line. It's rather small inside so finding a seat seems like a problem on a packed day. So I took it with me and ate elsewhere. But if you have someone to order and a partner to snake some seats when they become available, then you should be able to find some no problem. Seating is indoors only it looked like, even though the seating is picnic table style. So bench seating. And a couple of the tables are end to end so you could be sharing a table with another group if limited seating. Price was more than reasonable. Ahi fried rice was about $5 and it was $1 and change for a soda. So i spent $6 for a meal and it was so delicious I felt like I got a great deal. I'll most certainly be back and would recommend Fresh Catch to anyone looking for a cheap, chill, delicious meal.

    (4)

  • Ashley C.

    One of my first stops every time I come to Oahu. It's not a white linen type of place...it's rustic, you sit on picnic style tables but the food is pretty good. You place your order at the counter, grab your drink and have a seat until they call your order up! They've got quite a variety of seafood choices and a pretty good selection of poke. I'm a fan of the plate lunches. Really good beef stew and ox tail. The place can get crowded and there's always people coming in to order take out. That's usually a good sign as the food you know is always fresh and turns over faster. The prices are reasonable and you do get quite a bit of food for the value.

    (4)

  • Doug F.

    Just discovered this local joint. Went for lunch on a Wednesday and loved it. I had the Wednesday special: Crab stuffed ahi The wife had Ahi Katsu, and we split a side of fries. Both fish were encrusted with panko crumbs and fried to perfection. The quality of the fish is also above par. Both plates came with brown rice, furikake flakes, and a yummy mayo based dipping sauce. The fries were great, again cooked just right: crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. We will definitely return. I may come back, as well, to pick up some marinated meat to barbecue from the deli counter.

    (4)

  • Lu S.

    I'm a poke lover and I've tried many poke places in Hawaii. I think the shoyu salmon poke at Fresh Catch is by far my favorite. Other than the flavoring, I also love that I can order it with no onion. Also the people there are super sweet!

    (5)

  • Chad K.

    After a day of running errands which turned out to be basically running in place, I finally had a chance to visit Fresh Catch and have a bite. I was a bit confused as how I was to order my food, the menu is not very detailed and there is no indication as how you order your food. I opted for the spicy ahi bowl, basically you tell the server to stop or add more of the spicy ahi, similar to that of the "pepper guy" who cracks fresh pepper onto your salad at some restaurants and you pay by the weight of the bowl. The spicy ahi was definitely fresh and a bit more creamy than Im used to but the creaminess wasnt a problem. Due to the fact that the poke is kept in the same refrigerator as the smoked meats there was a bit of a smoked flavor throughout the spicy ahi which I didnt really care for. My large diet coke which I served myself from the soda fountain was flat, a huge disappointment as I was driving home 7-11 here I come. They did have many other local dishes that Im interested in trying so I'll definitely be back some other weekend.

    (3)

  • J h.

    I used to eat here a lot but the quality got worse and worse especially with their plate lunches. I guess it's ok if you want just poke but there's better places to go. They use way too much mayo.

    (2)

  • Evan N.

    Awesome poke!! Tried about four or five samples before getting the Spicy Hawaiian, Aku Lipoa, and Ahi Limu. All three were fresh as can be but if I had to choose one, it would be the Spicy Hawaiian but only by a touch. Ahi poke here runs about $10-13 a pound. You can get the previously frozen junk for about half that but if you can afford it, you gotta get the fresh stuff. A world of difference IMO. They have a pretty wide variety of pokes including Pipikaula, Tako, raw crab, etc. If you want something cooked they have other types of seafood prepared furikake, katsu, and other styles. I just stopped by here since it seemed like they would have poke and I was pleasantly surprised. I going come back here for sure cuz!

    (5)

  • Avy R.

    I love this place! What a pleasant surprise! :D My friend and I were in search of some fresh poke bowl, we drove by this place and was immediately drawn by their unique blue exterior design. We had a good feeling about this place and decided to give it a try.... And it didn't disappoint! It was surprisingly clean and spacious inside! The staffs were very friendly, the tables were wiped clean. They let us sample the fish, which was nice! My friend ended up getting the spicy salmon bowl, and I got the spicy hawaiian poke and some other poke (I forgot the name :P). It was so yummy! And it was CHEAP! I think mine was $4.50 and my friend's were about the same. We got some drinks there too. so the total for both of us with drinks was about $13! They are opening up one in Kaneohe very soon too! yay! I am so excited! So glad I found you, Fresh Catch! :] See you again very soon!

    (5)

  • Jenny C.

    We came here on a whim today for lunch. I already had some lunch at work so I got some of their Fireball Ahi to try. I asked the counter person, so is this like...a spicy spicy ahi? Yes, that's how I asked it. And he said yes so I was game. I love spicy food. My coworker got the ahi poke fried rice and tried some of their edamame. She told me that the poke fried rice was great and the portion size just right. The fried rice is about $4.99 and they serve it up in a mini sized plate lunch box. She also liked the edamame - mentioned it was more on the spicy side but enjoyed it. Fireball Ahi - Good stuff. Definitely spicier than all the spicy ahi I've had - but nothing unbearable. Well let me say this - I ate it with starch so it was pretty good. Then when I ate it alone later - well I could feel the spice. All in all - good place close to work. I definitely wouldn't mind checking out that crab stuff ahi everyone is talking about. It felt a bit disorganized while I was there - but it looked like I was the only one not given a number so maybe they are organized. I was wondering how they managed all their customers...haha

    (4)

  • Nancy V.

    Omg! I am most sad that I have been in Honolulu for four days and only have three more days to eat here! I love sashimi. This is better than sashimi because of the sauce fresh catch uses. I was confused at first on how to order because the prices are listed by pound. I did not want a pound of ahi! But what you do is order poke plate, tell the awesome lady cashier what poke you want and how much and they weigh each poke...my average plate with two poke and rice is $10-$15. Such an awesome deal when you consider how much sashimi would cost in a sushi restaurant. Plus you can sample- the staff is so chill and let us sample whatever we wanted. I love this place! I am eating here every day until I go back to wisconsin.

    (5)

  • Manda S.

    I've fallen in love with this place. Seriously. I've been here multiple times and I'm not ashamed to say that the only thing I've ever had is the ahi katsu. I know I should try other things but its so good, I totally don't mind eating the same thing over and over again. (Okay, maybe I tried a little bit of a friend's furikake salmon. It was super tasty too.) But anyway, the ahi katsu is served over a small bed of lettuce (instead of cabbage like chicken katsu) with two scoops of rice. They drizzle some sort of sauce (I think its the chef's specialty sauce, and I think you can buy it!) over the fish with just a pinch of furikake and omg, it's so good. It is fried but it's not thick, heavy, and greasy, I'd say its pretty light. THE FISH IS SO MOIST. Of course, besides their tasty plate lunches, they have all sorts of poke and they have marinated meats for BBQ. And conveniently, they have a whole fridge section full of drinks and beer. It kinda reminds me of a grocery store! Mmm, I'd say its not a "cheap" plate lunch place but I think its worth it (Good food + local business!) My boyfriend and I split the ahi katsu and we are pretty content (in terms of feeling full) afterwards. The people who work there are sweet and you can even recycle your cans and bottles in their parking lot for lunch money, haha.

    (5)

  • Asako O.

    Another great find for awesome seafood at a superb price and rated highly with 5 stars is Fresh Catch. Recommend the furikake salmon (choice of brown or white rice) drizzled with their special sauce as the salmon is very moist and tasty along with their furikake french fries. They have a wide variety of poke to choose from - spicy coconut tako was very good. Definitely will be back to try their smoke meat with onions and ahi katsu plate.

    (5)

  • Jonn D.

    Rating: 4/5 Date(s) visited: 12/09/2010, once before this. Food: 4/5 Drinks: 3/5 Service: 4/5 Atmosphere: 3/5 Price: 3/5 Parking: 3/5 If you're craving for some good local grinds, this is the place. Great local people service great local food. I will definitely be back. Food: The Best "Pasteles" I've had on Oahu. Drinks: They sell beer here, so it's perfect if you're going to eat some po'ke. Service: Friendly. They'll even let you sample the different items they have if you're curious. Atmosphere: Seating is on pick nick tables, so it's good for groups of 8 or 10. Price: Just right. Parking: They have their own lot. Nothing to worry about.

    (4)

  • Barry A.

    Good poke'. Bonus for having family that knows people here. Not because we're looking for the deals. Because when one comes from afar to return home, it always feels good to roll up in happy spots, see happy faces, and eat happy food. Everyone I know that has tried their salmon poke' loves it. Personally, a 'lil too sweet for this guy.

    (4)

  • Daniel B.

    This time around... make that 4.5 :) How can you miss the former Pizza Hut-turned-Blue Fish Restaurant with a Recycling Center outside on Waialae Avenue?! This combination of the two is a head-scratcher sometimes but I must say, when it comes to poke, meats, fish, and plate lunches, these guys know their craft. I've been coming to Fresh Catch since they've opened... and when I was still roaming around the campus of the University of Hawaii at Manoa... I can always count on a great experience and awesome plate lunch coming here. On this day, I had just picked up a friend flying home from Maui... a tad bit hungry, I tried to think about a good place to eat... Fresh Catch came to mind--it's on our list of places to eat. When we walked in, unbeknownst to us (not realizing really), it was almost closing time. We got our order in, though they were apologetic that they only had brown rice (maybe it was a sign for me to eat healthy? -- i said that's fine). I ordered a Furikake Ahi and my friend Emily ordered the Crab Sandwich. Both dishes were out in a few minutes... about to sit down, we decided that maybe since they were closing we should find a park instead and have a picnic. On our way out, one of the employees stopped us and handed us a box of their banana cupcakes which was a really nice gesture (+0.5 Star). The food... ono, large portions and reasonably priced. The clam chowder on the other hand, 'twas a bit thicker than I expected, but decent. The cupcakes though, oh if I weren't full... I would've eaten half the box -- there were six!

    (4)

  • Sungeun P.

    It was my first visit to the Fresh Catch. My hubby insisted that we have to go there for wednesday special. For those of you wondering about the wednesday special, it's deep fried Ahi stuffed with Crab meat. I got the fish and chips and 1/4lb spicy Ahi poke. I have to be honest that I LOVED the deep fried ahi + stuffed crab meat. it was HOT and SUPER delicious. The fish and chips were quite delicious as well. The Spicy tuna is absolutely worth every penny. It is 13.99/ lb and more costly compared to some places but I thought it was amazing. I really should've gotten Poke bowl with that but oh well.. NEXT TIME =) Right after we sat down there was a massive line of ppl trying to get lunch so I recommend going a bit early or little past the lunch rush. But I'm telling you, it's well worth the wait. Oh and by the way, you can purchase your beer inside as well =) Huge plus.

    (5)

  • Vincent Q.

    There's something about the smell of furikake over hot fish and rice which makes me salivate. I was feeling moody and ended up in my old stomping grounds--Kaimuki area--and I automatically set my sights on Fresh Catch. Things have changed since I last went a year ago, I even think there are more poke choices than last time! Today, I settled down with the Special of Wednesday--Crab Stuffed Ahi--and let's just say my face fell off! Crab Stuffed Ahi- 5-stars- This dish is a piece of ahi wrapped around a creamy, delicious mayonnaise-rich-type of crab filling you might expect in a California roll. This is further wrapped with sheet nori (seaweed), and then breaded nice and thick. Oh, and then there is some of that rich, creamy sweet sauce (I think it's bottled and sold), it's like liquid delight. Oh, and don't forget the spray of furikake applied on top of everything. This only comes with two scoops of rice. It's so rich and delicious, I need more than two scoops of rice! The flavors and aromas emanating from this dish are overwhelming. First, you bite into the crunch of the breading. Then, you break through the nori, which sometimes fights--it doesn't want to let go of it's precious contents. Then the ahi, cooked beautifully, yet still moist and with the perfect flavor of not too fishy, not too plain. The crab stuffing seems to be a very even balance between cream and crab, and nothing else--just pure and simple deliciousness. This dish is so rich and sizable, I could take two meals to eat it--and $6 per serving isn't that bad at all! This dish, total, only hits your pocket for about $11.50 (plus tax). Atmosphere- Thankfully, they moved those ice boxes away from the tables, so the gusts of cold air are gone. Now they have room for even more seats--which were totally packed for lunch, believe me. The parking lot is also small, but when there are no more seats, the traffic seems to come and go as fast as they can make the plates! Service- Again, cheerful, family-oriented staff. They called the main cashier 'Aunty'. It is again always important when you can tell people like working there. Well, actually, I think the staff hasn't changed too much since the last time either. Conclusion- Still a great place to stop by for some poke and local seafood dishes. Still a little rich for me, but they automatically ask if you want brown rice with your order, too. So that's a step in the right direction, right? You gotta go, you gotta try, and you gotta see the different wants they can prepare some of your old and hopefully new favorite dishes!

    (5)

  • Eddie P.

    I am only rating the plate lunches that I had. We ordered the Furikake salmon and the Ahi Katsu. Each plate was about $10.50. Just so ONO. The quality of the fish was exceptional for a plate lunch place. It was clearly a restaurant quality experience. Apparently, the owner went to culinary school. I sampled their poke. It was also quite good. The counter helper was very nice and kept giving me samples. I had to stop her or else I would have spoiled my appetite. Pricing seemed very reasonable compared to Costco. About $13/lb. Overall, a great find for me. If you want something better then a standard plate lunch, try this place. A little bit healthier and certainly more tasty.

    (5)

  • K T.

    So far I have been to Fresh Catch about 7 times. I always go, thinking I just wanna get a poke bowl for lunch, but 5 out the 7 times, I ended getting the Furikake Ahi Katsu. Why?? Cause it's so dang good! Perfect is actually the right word for it. You get two nice sized ahi steaks, battered and fried to perfection (seriously, perfect every time. I don't know how they do it) and then drizzled with a tasty aioli and covered with furikake. YUM! Also had the Ahi Fried rice - WINNER! And, of course, poke bowls. My fave Fresh Catch poke is the spicy ahi. The fireball ahi is a little too "tobasco-y". The smoked tako poke is the best I've ever had. I still have a lot to try and I'm looking forward to it!

    (4)

  • Jerry L.

    Finally had a chance to try the food here. I'd been hearing so many good things about this place. I ordered the ahi katsu and the crab stuffed ahi. I should have checked my orders before leaving. I ended up getting the fried crab stuffed ahi roll. Which was the special of the day and luckily the same price as the crab stuffed ahi. You definitely get a lot of food for the $10+ plates. But I wasn't that impressed by the taste. The ahi katsu lacked seasoning. Just a little bit a salt would have helped. The mayo sauce that was served was the same for both the katsu and ahi roll. It was sweet with no other flavor. If the mayo was spicy, salty, or tart it would of helped cut through the sweet and fattiness of the mayo. I ended up adding shoyu and sambal to the mayo and ended up enjoying the plates. Overall meh its ok. Not really good and not bad.

    (3)

  • JB C.

    Great food on my first trip here. Smoked meat plate is solid, but might be more useful to be smoker than this sweet. Tried the fireball poke ~ it looked so mayonnaise-y sitting there that I had my doubts. But then, wow! Can't wait to go back and slowly savor my way thru the menu.

    (4)

  • Bob M.

    I've been driving by this spot for a Loooong time! I finally made the turn into the parking lot today and was not disappointed. We ordered three dishes: Fish Tacos (special for the day), seared ahi and some wasabi poke. Everything was Extremely FRESH and delicious. The perfect stop when you've had one too many W & M burgers recently.

    (5)

  • Kelly G.

    I picked up my son from school today and he wanted to go to Fresh Catch .... cant believe they have been open for 2 years and we had not been in till today - the owner thought it was funny too since I am at Saint Louis School twice a day !! He and the people behind the counter were all super friendly and totally embodied the ALOHA spirit !!! Anyway they had about 12 specials of the day listed on the board.... we tried the Ahi Katsu and the Fish & Chip plates plus a side of spicy salmon poke and a red velvet cupcake. Everything was good and it had a cute atmosphere like a indoor boat dock ...... It was crowded with people waiting for their orders and it does take a while .... I will call in a order next time as my toddler was wiggling all over the place !!! Like the others yelpers noted their is a liquor area, marinated meats, and lots of " to go" packed items .... the soda fountain drinks are refillable so a better bet if your dining in. Anyway my son was in heaven with a lot of the sauces having a mayonaise base !! me not so much - I will do a sauce on the side next time now that I know. For two people it was $25.

    (4)

  • Mikayla M.

    ymmmmmy! Fresh Catch is so ono! I went 3-4 times a week before i moved back to CA. They have a huge menu, the staff is great, the poke is always fresh! Here are a list of some of my favs: Ahi Katsu Crab Stuffed Ahi Roll [i could literally eat this everyday!] Spicy Hawaiian Poke Teri Furikake Salmon Shoyu Poke Spicy Tako Dry Aku Check em out if you haven't yet, I promise you'll fall in love!

    (5)

  • Erika R.

    Good local kine friendly service, the bestest ever spicy ahi that I've ever had... a.k.a "Fireball Ahi"!!!! Other good menu items: shoyu ahi poke, salmon poke, furikake ahi poke. Pasteles were not bad, Hawaiian plate very good. They also sell bottled sauces that they make themselves. And did I mention, FIREBALL AHI?! Yum!!!

    (4)

  • Austen I.

    This place serves up food that is meant to be eaten with a beer. I've tried the several types of poke, ahi katsu, and the chop steak and they all had a healthy amount of salt that needs to be squelched with a delicious cold beer. The portions are large and well worth the seemingly high price tag. The Ahi Katsu was $10.95, but was filling and I ended up with left overs. The mayo sauce + furikake on the katsu was just awesome. I really liked the idea of a poke bowl, especially since the poke is fresh and tasty. You get rice and any poke that they have that day. Just keep in mind that fresh, tasty poke is going to cost you a bit more than your run-of-the-mill supermarket grade poke. They even serve brown rice! Plus points for that. If you have a hankering for poke, Fresh Catch would be near or at the top of my list.

    (4)

  • Kevin S.

    Fresh Catch was excellent and I would definitely recommend people adding it to their culinary tours of Hawaii (which should include ono ono hawaiian food) as the poke here is as fresh as it gets. On top of that they had an excellent furikake salmon that was - as the locals say - broke da mouth good. That said, this place is a total hole in the wall that's not really a restaurant as most folks get food to go due to limited seating. Regardless, though I totally recommend folks come on in grab some poke bowls and enjoy some of the best things about the islands.

    (5)

  • Larry B.

    Finally made it to Fresh Catch for lunch today. What can I say, other than it lives up to its name of Fresh! It sounds strange, but my Spicy Ahi standard is the China Town Safeway. The Hawaiian guy over there told me a story about how Safeway was the first ever to sell Spicy Ahi, and it was some local woman that won the prize in a Poki competition they got the recipe from, and that's why they always take a lot of pride and make sure that their Spicy Ahi is fresh daily. Getting back to Fresh Catch, their spicy ahi is a cut above this. As Bourdain would say, "walk across broken glass good." The perfect balance of fluffy whipped mayo, tobiko, and nicely sized cubes of red fish. No matter what, this is something that you can't get nor should you try and make at home. You have to come here. The plate and the place it's self is no frills, $1 for a couple of scoops of rice white or brown, and charge per pound for what ever poki choice you want. A liquor store cooler lines the far left wall with different 6 packs for sale and 3 picnic benches for cafeteria style dining are on the wall closest to the door as you enter. I opted for Spicy Ahi, Spicy Ahi Dynamite (even spicier), and a small helping of top shell clam poke covered in Korean sauce. My friend had the Salmon poke, their creamy smoked tako, and some pipikaula poke served in a teriyaki, begging you to drink a beer sauce. Bummer we had diet coke; no drinking on company time. Secret...everyone in the know comes here during lunch. We ran into local celebrity Tiny Tadani picking up some poki and plate lunch. My friend knows him and he sent a couple of red velvet cup cakes our way, they were delicious. Thanks Tiny! By the time we got up to leave, the place was starting to fill with the likes of surfers just done with their mid morning session at Diamond Head, construction workers, college kids from UH and Chaminade, and guys like me and my friend in Tommy Bahama and work slacks. That being said, if you are lucky enough to catch this place open on a weekend, I suggest going in, grabbing a six from the freezer, and with one of your best friends, chowing down over a beer and some seafood that was probably swimming off of the Molokai coast a couple days earlier. I don't say this that often but for $15 a plate, 5 stars hands down!

    (5)

  • Alexander H.

    OMG... I still have a soft spot for their salmon poke. If only they had this in SF... =(

    (5)

  • Madonna P.

    The best furikake salmon is made here!

    (4)

  • Doris D.

    Spicy ahi poke is SO good!

    (5)

  • Thomas M.

    This review is for the Fireball Ahi Poke. Oh Fireball ahi, why do you rule so much? Perfectly spicy, flavorful and fresh! This is by far the best interpretation of spicy tuna poke I've had.

    (4)

  • Darin Y.

    The food here is quite good and the selection of poke is large. I have eaten here three times and my favorite has been the furikake salmon. I really enjoyed the flavor and the texture of the fish. My friend recently had the oxtail soup and he said it was fair. I have tried the poke a couple of times and both times have been delicious. A friend once had the red velvet cupcakes and she mentioned that it was a bit too sweet. The ambiance is extremely casual with benches for seating. I guess that some people would like that from a local, olate lunch place. I like that there is ample parking. Overall, I am completely satisfied and will return.

    (3)

  • Angela C.

    Great Pokes! More than 20 different poke selections. I recommend the SPICY HAWAIIAN and the SMOKED TAKO (Octopus). Informal dining area, great place to get together with friends.

    (5)

  • Michael B.

    Guy Fieri certainly picked well when he visited Fresh Catch. We had lunch here on our first day on O'ahu and we were not disappointed. My wife had a steak special and I had the Furikake Salmon. The place is off the tourist beat, had mostly locals there, has zero ambiance but, oh my, is the food good! This was easily the most delicious food we had on O'ahu.

    (5)

  • Angel L.

    This place was THE BOMB!!! We were referred here by our valet and he said it was a locals place and that its really good. This place was so good! Their fish & fries was amazing. My son, who is so damn picky, loved the fish and asked for it a few times when we were there. The best thing about the food was, for the quality you are getting the price is good. But the food is amazing, we wish there was a Fresh Catch here in Southern California!

    (5)

  • Elle M.

    Absolutely my favorite place to grab lunch! Their laulau is fabulous- Exceptional because they cook the laulau to where the leaves retain a perfectly pleasing oh-so-slightly toothsome quality. The pork inside is delightfully ono and tender. And grab some dried aku to go to have with a cold beer later. Hana hou! I would certainly go back again and again!!

    (4)

  • eshwar k.

    i eat poke once a week, and sushi once a week. maybe more some weeks. eventually i am either going to glow in the dark, die, or develop super powers. so let me say you can trust me when i give fresh catch my highest endorsement. when you eat a lot of raw fish, you have to look for high quality fish. then it's all about the preparation. the pokes here are really amazing. i ate about a pound of poke, PLUS the rice the first time i ate here. it was that good. i had three different kinds, all tuna. they were all equally great. the tuesday ahi special is really excellent FYI.

    (5)

  • Jasmine M.

    The poke is not as good as Ono Seafood's. The poke here sit out all day versus made fresh when ordered. When I was there in the evening, the poke sauce became diluted and the flavor is also mild for my liking. I also tried the Ahi/ Seafood Casserole and the Fried Ahi dish and they were decent, nothing to brag about. Keep on eating, diners!

    (3)

  • May L.

    Not a big fan of their poke or furikake salmon, but their lau lau is sooooo ono!!!!

    (4)

  • Caleb R.

    This place is awesome. There selection is extensive and delicious. The fish they use is always super fresh and they use really good cuts of Ahi. The poke bowl is a bit pricey but they give you so much it can easily make for two meals. I was pleasantly surprised by the spicy coconut taco. The wasabi ahi was also really tasty. The salmon poke was really good and not something I had seen anywhere else (usually you can only find lomi lomi salmon). I sampled the fireball ahi and it was really tasty, though I am not a huge fan of the mayonnaise base places use for spicy sauce. Seeing as its right accross the street from my apartment, I will deff be back often

    (4)

  • CJ C.

    The poke here is amazing. It's pricey, but worth it. My personal faves are the salmon poke (sweet sauce with a teri-furukake flavor) and the smoked tako poke. These are far beyond your run of the mill poke that you pick up at the market. This is the place for out of the ordinary, super fresh poke. I've had the Hawaiian plate plate lunch. That was just OK, hence the 4 versus 5 stars. But as far as poke is concerned, I am a super fan!

    (4)

  • Jorge H.

    Cleanest poke shop I've been to yet. The stuffed ahi roll is onoliscious. Counter lady was very accommodating and offered to let me taste their various pokes, some I have only seen here. Gotta try their fried ahi belly next. Oh yeah!

    (5)

  • raechelle v.

    Oh Lord, what happened? The Special Fries is still a winner, but the Steak Plate? It was so darn awful! I was so shocked as this place could do no wrong in my eyes! The meat didn't have that same sweet, marinated taste. It was so bland. And the worst part! The meat was so darn hard! I think they used the tendon part of the cow...I don't know. It was so hard to chew....my husband's fork broke when he tried to bight into it. I had to throw away the rest of the meat. It was that terrible. My heart broke......so sad to see such good eating places go down the tubes. Fresh Catch, please, please, redeem yourself!

    (1)

  • Crystal B.

    I haven't actually tried the poke here yet, because every time I go I can't bring myself to stray from the Ahi Katsu. It's that good. Coated in some kind of sauce, like an aioli, then dusted in furikake. The Ahi is fresh, and they definitely don't skimp on portion size. The service is always quick and friendly, and when we've ordered takeout over the phone they ask when we'll be in and time it so the food is fresh and still hot. Love it.

    (5)

  • Lillian C.

    Great local place with friendly staff. Huge selection of fresh poke. Good furikake salmon and salmon bone plate. Reasonable prices. Wish we had found it sooner. Not a place to miss!

    (4)

  • Rose L.

    OMG! where do I start?! first of all the service is awesome! they're super friendly and very "local" :) Reno (the cook/owner) is the best! he always takes the time to find out how you're liking the food ... offers poke samples (he offered us so much once that we got FULL!) ... explains the menu, etc. I gotta say that all the poke is delicious ... they even make their own taegu (it's just like candy)! our favorite though is the spicy smoked tako poke - SOOOOOOOOOOOO good! they cater and have an assortment of plate lunches and daily specials. our favorites are the FURIKAKE SALMON (ugh! it's to die for!) and the STUFFED AHI ROLL (so moist!) ... they also sell chocolate chip red velvet cupcakes! who would have thought? :) you can even buy alcohol there which is a nice plus. we live near by so we're able to eat there once a week - lucky us! :)

    (5)

  • Jannet L.

    First major plus is that I can walk there. Second is that the people who work there are so nice. Third is their delicious poke. I had ahi shoyu today and it was yummy. Also had their kalbi plate for 8.50 (yes I eat a lot of kalbi) and it was okay. Pretty dumb of me since it's a seafood place but I couldn't resist. I think I'll stick to the seafood. Last time I got spicy salmon - was okay. Will try tako next time.

    (4)

  • Tuku L.

    Staff is very friendly, everything here is ono! Spicy Coconut tako is one of my faves, they always have fresh sashimi, & dried aku is always just right, not chewy like a lot of the other places...def a must go whether your a visitor or a local.

    (5)

  • Forest F.

    This place just keeps getting better... Fried Moi on the menu today, but more importantly they have Hawaiian Chili Pepper for sale. I bought a half pound for only $6... Its hard to find Hawaiian Chili Pepper, and those buggahs are HOT!!!

    (5)

  • Jen C.

    It started out at work one day where my coworkers and I were huddled in the corner, stomachs reverberating "gurgling" noises, mouths salivating, talking about how "hunnngry" we all were...long story short; the word 'seafood. salmon. spicy ahi.' were thrown in and "Fresh Catch" came into the mix. Everyone boasted about the fresh quality and being that I'm a sucker for seafood I jumped right outta my chair and was out there quicker than a new york minute. Got the famous 'furikake salmon' to go. Literally had to concentrate on the road, because that fukka smelt super super good. Got home, and my first thought was 'ugh. Did not know that the furikake would also be on the rice' Not a fan. Onto the salmon....they dont skimp you on the mayo sauce thats for sure. I actually had to swipe some sauce off the fish. They were also generous with the furikake on the salmon...which made it more salty than necessary. But the salmon...the salmon was on point. The salmon itself, was actually the best cooked salmon Ive had (outside of my kitchen) normally, when I order salmon from other places, it usually tends to taste too fishy. Would I be coming back? Neh. However, on a lighter note, the women manning the counter was excellent. She was sooooo friendly and adhered well to the overabundance of questions I shot her with. :)

    (2)

  • Linda C.

    OMG...their food is to die for!! We normally get poke, furikaki fries, and a steak plate....soooo yummy! Their service is great and everyone there is so friendly. Can't beat great food and equally great service!

    (5)

  • Love K.

    if you love poke, this is the place to go! I must say their spicy ahi is one of the best i've tried thus far. They also have the hawaiian poke, which is basically spicy ahi with limu, onions, etc (it just has more of a crunch to it) and it was very good and extremely fresh! You can't get fresher than fresh catch! As far as the plates, I tired their ahi katsu, which was topped with shoyu mayo and furukake. It was flaky, light, fluffy, and tasty! For the price, they sure pack on a lot on the plate. The guy who helped us was more than helpful and even gave us free pickled limu when he knew I was hungry. THANKS DUDE!!!!

    (5)

  • Love S.

    Randy Couture you broke my heart old man. The only thing that kept me going while watching you get demolished was noshing on the seriously delicious, finger licking poke from Fresh Catch. So we potlucked at a friends house last night to watch the UFC fight. I tend to blow people away with my winner dishes that I bring. Yes I like the competition, and yes I like to win. Okay it's not a competition but in my head, it is. Sitting there on the buffet table is 6 containers of different poke. I look at it, "hmmm, I wonder where that's from?" I open the first one, hawaiian style with inamona and limu, put it on my plate. I open the second one, a tako with tomato and onions in a sweet shoyu sauce, put some on my plate, the third one, typical shoyu poke, the fourth, dried aku with a taegu style sauce, next salmon poke with furikake, and last, some lomi oio. The poke was anything but typical. Super fresh and super ono. This was the goods. Thank you Highland, that's his name, I know, different, thank you for the awesome poke last night. Couldn't get enough so I went there today for more ono poke, yup it was fresh, it was good. The sauces are winners. The only thing I have a problem with was my laulau plate. The meat was tender but the leaf wasn't fully cooked, it was chewy and left my throat itchy. 4.5 stars. Time to retire Randy Couture. We both got beat last night. You, in the ring. Me, on bringing a shitty dish that nobody ate.

    (4)

  • J P.

    CLOSED ON MONDAYS! ohhh, how i was craving the furikake salmon! :(

    (3)

  • David C.

    I ordered the Teri furikaki salmon. It had too much mayo for me. I am going to have my cholesterol checked right after this. ok well it was not thaat much but its still more than I would have liked. I had the ahi poke and it is top rate! I will be back to try the spicy tuna, wasabi tako, oxtail soup, poke bowl and crab sandwich! The staff is very friendly!

    (4)

  • Mojojojo Y.

    other reviewers are right about the mayo overload. i had eaten their wednesday special - crab stuffed ahi roll with their spicy ahi poke and felt mayo-d out! i have never eaten spicy ahi poke that just consisted of some hot sauce mixed with a whole bunch of mayo. it wasn't very good, especially since it's so expensive! and the crab stuffed ahi roll was good but i felt like it should have had a different sauce (shoyu based one perhaps?) to balance out the flavors. it was basically a crab salad mayo mixture stuffed inside a too well done deep fried ahi roll (meat was grey too) with a mayo sauce accompanying it. i don't like to be critical of other people's recipes but it was too much mayonnaise for me.

    (3)

  • Elbert K.

    General Idea: Poke (which is seasoned raw fish over rice) and Hawaiian food. Pros: You poke me and I'll poke you. Poke is delicious (especially to any sushi lover) and fresh catch is an elite class. The smoked tako (octopus) is something to be serious about. I've never tried anything else but poke here because the poke is that good. Everything else smells good though. Cons: not many here. Tricks of the trade: Try it before you order it. They'll give you a sample of anything. The way you order is they put rice in a bowl and they put that on a scale and tear it (which means set it to 0), they add the poke on and weigh it and you get charged for each type. With each different price'd poke they re-tear the scale and it gives a different pricing. Basically, through this horrible description I'm trying to say order more than one kind of poke for your bowl and it's all good.

    (4)

  • Kai B.

    POKE + PLATELUNCH + KANAK ATTACK ADVISORY -- need to kno yo -- - closes 7:30 (5p on sunday) - daily specials - poke/fish-lover dream - they cater -- oooouu yeeeah -- if you are a sucker for fish, poke, and/or plate lunches, this is a place you definitely wanna try out... straight from the ocean and onto your plate, so So SO fresh...hence the name. everyday has a different special...Crab Stuffed Ahi Tuesdays, MisoTeri Mahi and Hawaiian Plate Fridays, Sauteed Garlic Shrimp Saturdays just to name a few. Fried Poke...DELICIOUS. even if i was full to the max, I could not resist samplin the poke. They have every type of poke you could want. && got POKE BOWLS!!!! if you're thinkin bout havin a poke & beer day, you can get it all in one-stop. they have cases of cold beer. even if you want to eat meat from land animals, they have Teri Beef, Shoyu Chicken, Kalbi Beef, Laulau, Beef Stew, just to name a few. if i'm ever craving something...it's always the AHI KATSU. OMG!! you can taste the freshness of the fish, and the deep-fried panko gives it a nice crunch. it looks like there's a furikaki explosion that happens, but it gives it a nice look with a little added saltiness (don't forget to check your teeth after for nori). But what takes the plate lunch to the next level is the sauce they drizzle all over it. whatever that yummness is, taste great with the salad underneath the fish too. auntehs that work there are always friendly and smiling. great service -- ugh -- as far as plate lunches, this is in the higher-average range (average of $11.50). If you wanna eat there for dinner, you'd probably wanna get there before 7p cause they close 7:30. At peak eating hours, there's not always places to sit. It's just 4 extra-large picnic benches so be prepared to site next to some strangers. -- little insights -- it's not somewhere i could afford eating everyday, but every once in a while is definitely worth it. the portion sizes are good and I get mean kanak attacks after. if you're out there trying to find the best poke place, i'd recommend Fresh Catch.

    (5)

  • Jon K.

    Not bad. Great service! Kept stuffing me full of samples. Lots of variety. Just not the best poke I've had.

    (3)

  • Kaipo S.

    Smoked tako poke is great! Dried ahi poke with tegu sause is hit or miss, I've had it with bad but its usually good. Lau lau is mediocre at best. Beef stew is hit or miss as well, it can be excellent, however, sometimes its loaded with fat instead of meat! Also, sometimes their ahi in the poke is less than fresh. Hit or miss again... My favorite plate is the ahi belly with moi sause, good stuff! On a good day this place is 5 stars, too bad every day isn't a good day.

    (3)

  • Leena C.

    This place is right up the block from my cousin's place but they never recommended it. I actually first heard about this place from the Honolulu Advertiser (local newspaper) and had to try it. However, we are kinda local to the Ono place on Kapahulu behind the American Savings Bank. They make your poke fresh for you. So we had to try this place. My cousins loved their tako poke but I jumped right in and tried their spicy ahi. They had salmon poke which I rarely see but the ahi tasted better. Prices are about the same for the island. I would go again.

    (4)

  • Michael Y.

    We saw Fresh Catch from a Foodie TV Show and wanted to try this place when we were on holiday during Xmas. Fresh Catch lived up to expectations. The workers were very kind and helpful in letting us sample the various poke mixes before ordering. We loved the freshness and flavors of the poke. One of our favorites was the smoked tako poke. A light smoke taste to the tako was unique and interesting. The Shoyu Ahi poke was excellent too. Prices were very fair. I'd recommend Fresh Catch to anyone that likes fresh seafood.

    (5)

  • Rza C.

    Poke is horrible!.. Had the spicy Hawaiian and friend had spicy shoyu and it was not good at all.. If u want better Poke try Keamoku seafood or Ono seafood..this place even serves previously frozen ahi which takes away any credibility it has as a true poke place... The plate lunch was also whack.. Had the ahi casserole and it looked good but tastes horrible.. Bad mix of ingredients!! This place was recommend to me by my fat friend who claims to be a food expert... I guess he's not an expert after all!!! Ba-LeLa!!!

    (1)

  • C M.

    Best Poke in Honolulu! Ive had poke in 10 different places (Safeway, Ono Hawaiian, FoodLand, Tikis, Cheesecake Factory, Hanazen, Yard House, Aloha Sushi, Sushi To Go, Commissary on Hickam AFB...) in Honolulu and this is by far the best! Good prices too. Fireball Ahi and Ahi Shoyu are my fav!

    (5)

  • Nerissa P.

    Decent poke, but the pricing was a little high as compared to the taste of the food. We had the salmon poke and spicy shoyu ahi poke, both of which were fairly good, but I prefer Poke Stop. My hubby also had the daily special, which was fish tacos. The tacos came in huge quesadilla-size tortillas, doused in a bunch of sauce, and included a small side salad topped with Doritos used as tortilla strips. A bit odd. Overall, I would come back here if I were in the area and in the mood for poke. Otherwise, I would probably pass and choose to munch elsewhere.

    (3)

  • C. B.

    Did a quick stop to order a few things from their line up. I got mussels, tako, and two kinds of ahi. The best of the bunch was the spicy ahi poke. I devoured that but the others were way too sweet (they didn't have "sweet" as part of the food name so wasn't sure where that came from). I wish I tried their lunch plates so I'm willing to go back to try those out. I'll likely get more of the spicy ahi poke but I'll probably skip the rest. Another +, their staff was super friendly and helpful.

    (3)

  • Masa T.

    Used to be one of my favorite places to eat but after this experience i will not recommend this place to others. Bad customer service. Did a take-out order after work and when I got home I was upset to find out that I was missing food that I paid for. Being tired after work the last thing I wanted to do was drive all the way back to pick up the food. I called them to see if they could just void the transaction and re-charge me for the food that I actually have. I gave the worker my customer number and receipt number. The manager refused and said I needed to drive all the way back just to show my receipt. Then she said i needed to call her boss who had the day off. I called the number and of course no one answers. As a worker in the food industry I find this to be very bad customer service. I don't think any customer would be happy to find food missing or even worse to be charged for something that they didn't even receive. I guess this is one business where the customer is NOT right.

    (1)

  • Meep M.

    Had lunch here and thought it was okay (nothing really special). The menu was a bit random and limited. I ordered the Lau Lau plate, which came with two scoops rice, one lau lau, mac salad, and poke. The lau lau was a bit dry and I didn't eat the mac salad (don't care for a lot of mayo), but the poke was yummy! It was on the sweeter side and the sauce was thicker than the average poke (maybe oyster sauce?). All in all, I'd probably go back, but not order the lau lau. Note: This place is great if you are going to have a bbq party. They have a lot of pre marinated meats and a variety of poke.

    (3)

  • Nikki N.

    The furikake salmon is really good. I do call it in ahead of time though because it does some times take a while to come out. I really like the selection of sashi and they even had mini red velvet cupcakes the last time I was there.

    (4)

  • Bifyu J.

    Tried the ahi casserole. Not bad, though the mayo, kamaboko, and lup cheong probably made it sweeter than I expected. They placed it on a bed of mixed greens, presumably for presentation, but I would have preferred they be kept more separate to prevent wilting the greens. The entree could also have been warmer. Probably won't spend $9+ for it again. I may be back to try other items though.

    (3)

  • kat p.

    This place gets 5 stars from me for two reasons: 1. They sell fresh, incredible lomi oio. 2. The owners grandma brings him limu lipo from Maui to make some incredible Maui style poke. Their dried fish is incredible. Their aku belly is ono. I live in Seattle now, but my family comes from Hana. My mom lives in Palolo valley and she visits here at least once a week, and I plan to visit this place everytime I come back.

    (5)

  • Gunther W.

    I have been here a few times since I found this little gem on Waialae and am very impressed with the poke selection and plate lunches. I have had the ahi katsu, furikaki salmon and the Saturday special shrimp. The plates are a little pricy but for the sheer volume of food, it is WELL worth the price. Also if you are a sweets kind of person like I am, the red velvet cupcakes are DIVINE!!! They have the right amount of cream cheese frosting and these mini chocolate chips which send your tastebuds into overdrive!!!! If you are in the area and want a change of pace, I highly recommend this little gem.

    (5)

  • Kitty Y.

    Fresh Catch, I love you! I'm so glad to have discovered this GEM in my neighborhood. The poke is to die for, whenever we have friends over to drink beer on hot and lazy afternoons, we always hit up this place and grab 1/3 lbs of all our favorites, which include... Lomi Oio - yummy, salty, packed with little bits of treasure like tiny, tiny opae, inamona, small chunks of onion... Furikake Salmon - (my personal fave) mmmmmm I could eat this all day for the rest of my life. Raw salmon in a sweet furikake sauce with bits of shredded furikake and a sprinkling of sesame seeds. Pure heaven ;) Aku Lipoa - if you're an aku fan, you *have* to try this. We always get this if we see it, problem is it's not always available. It sells out fast when they do have it. It's great! Ahi Limu - your typical ahi limu poke, delicious, perfectly salty, with little bits of crunchy limu strewn about. Taste of the ultra fresh ahi shines through. Seasoned Octopus - (per boyfriends request). Whole, baby octopus. He says its sweet, kinda shoyu-y and delicious. I, on the other hand, prefer NOT to eat things that are looking at me. Who cares if they don't have eyes?!!! No thank you! Ahi Shoyu - This is another staple. Soft, yet firm fish in a juicy, and thick shoyu marinade with green onions and other goodies. Taegu - It's kind of expensive, but it's sooooo good, a nice treat. Sweet & a tad spicy. Chewy and delicious. Easy to eat the whole container if you're not careful! The guys who work the poke counter are nice, and while i've never asked for a sample, I've seen them dole it out one after another to curious peeps in line. Fresh Catch has never let me down yet. The freshness of the fish is unbeatable, and the Poke seems to be consistently good. I like how it's kind of a one-stop-shop, like before you go to a party, or camping, or even just a backyard paina. They sell beer, soda, ice (they even sell a 50# bag, and it's cheap!), a little disposable grill set, marinated meats, and a ton of different plate lunches (haven't tried those yet, strictly a poke kind of girl!), poke bowls, and those cute red velvet cupcakes. The atmosphere is nice, the prices aren't too bad, the workers are helpful, and they offer lots of variety. I think we'll be going here for our poke as long as their open for business. I love you Fresh Catch, xoxoxo.

    (5)

  • C L.

    This Sunday was the first time that I tried Fresh Catch. I've tried several times but they were closed each time. This place is now my most favorite place for seafood. Yummmmmmyyyy... I had the Ahi Katsu, It was enough to feed me 3 meals... I want to try the poi and poke next time. I had some poke samples and they were all sooo good. The poi looks fresh and thick. I also hope to try the Hawaiian food too. Going back real soon!!

    (5)

  • Ms Theo F.

    Lesson learned, DO NOT order beef from a fish restaurant... BIG mistake. Took out teri-beef & chop steack plates today....AWFUL!! Teri beef ($8) was like super sweet beef jerky, tough & dry to boot. The chop steak ($8.50) with only little bit round onions was SUPER salty, too much gravy, no tomatoes or green peppers & meat was tough. Miso-teri mahi was good, altho portion quite small for $10.50. Potato salad was GROSS bcz they put it in a container, right on top the hot rice. They should put the salads outside of the styro boxes since they already had it in a separate covered container. Also ordered ahi poke which was good, tako limu poke couldn't believe it was sweet...yukk & smoked tako poke was good & unique. Service was friendly, restaurant looked very clean, lots of parking.

    (1)

  • JC C.

    I have been here couple times. The first time, the food was awesome. The second time, we ordered the crab stuffed ahi and the ahi katsu. What is up with them and mayo. There was way too much mayo in the crab salad they stuffed it with. Total shame because all I tasted was the mayo and not the crab. The ahi katsu had just as much mayo. They totally smuthered it on like it was gravy. Maybe I will ask them to put the mayo on the side next time, if there is a next time.

    (2)

  • Craig E.

    Saw this place on Cheap Eats segment of Channel 5 news. Stopped by and had the Furikake Salmon, so tender and ono. Got 5 different kinds of poke to go, shoyu ahi, wasabi ahi, shoyu salmon, spicy ahi, and dried salmon belly. All as good as it gets. Super friendly service and aloha attitude. We'll be back again and again.

    (5)

  • Raquel R.

    Love this place. Wish I had known about it sooner!

    (5)

  • Cyn D.

    This was my fam's favorite poke spot in Honolulu. Try the spicy ahi! They have some cooked dishes like fish and chips as well if friends are afraid to try raw fish...

    (5)

  • Anna A.

    delicious! i'll dream of a my poke bowl tonight. the fish is fresh and it does not taste fishy at all. servings are huge for the price that they come with. the servers are friendly and they actually allow you to taste different kinds of poke before you buy your dish. the decorations are interesting. i'll definitely come back here.

    (4)

  • Tyler D.

    Nothing but solid grinds over here. The stew is great. Their marinated meats are awesome. Poke is killer too. I like that you can pick up 12 packs of beer in the store too. You just can't drink it there unfortuantely...

    (4)

  • Ash V.

    This location used to be a Pizza Hut. When I went there, I thought that it was going to be a sit-down type of restaurant. I was wrong. It was mostly laid out like a fish market with a few picnic-style tables inside. There were many different types of poke available behind the display glass. On the left hand side of the display were refrigerators with beer and bottled drinks available. I ordered the laulau plate lunch with poi. It was rather yummy, but they did not put butterfish inside of the laulau. The did, however, give lomi salmon (which had very little salmon in it, but was still good). Someone in my party ordered the crab sandwich and they thought it was very very yummy. Another member of my party had the ahi belly (cooked) plate lunch and a side of poke fried rice. I did not try the ahi belly but the poke fried rice was rather good. It was slightly salty, but very tasty. Also, someone else in my party had the special fries, which had furikake on top of them, as well as a pound of the shoyu ahi poke. The shoyu ahi poke was good, but a little more shoyu/sauce than I would have liked. All-in-all, it was a pretty decent place, not what I was expecting, but I would definitely go back again.

    (3)

  • K K.

    I finally got a chance to try the furikake salmon this weekend and I must say it is ono. Salmon was cooked perfectly and the sauce and furikake blends nicely. The plate ($10.95) comes with 2 scoops of rice and a small for the price piece of salmon. My wife tried their crab sandwich and it was okay. They use real crab so it was $8.95 for the sandwhich only. We also ordered 1/2 lb of the salmon poke which was really good. It has a shoyu based sauce that goes well with the salmon. Our meal with 1 drink came out to over $26. I guess for the quality of the food and taste it's worth the price. This place would be a 4 star pick if the portions were a little more for the price.

    (3)

  • dara L.

    granted this was my first poke experience, but i have to say the fish here is amazingly fresh. since this was my first time here, the lady behind the counter was so nice and gave me a ton of recommendations and let me try a piece of almost everything. (i think there are more than 12 different varieties to choose from) in the end, i settled w/ salmon poke, ahi shoyu, smoked tako, and the spicy hawaiian. the salmon poke was delish! (they say it's one of their most popular) smoked tako unlike anything i've ever had, it was so so good - albeit a little spicy ... which is why i didn't try the fireball ahi because i was fairly sure i wouldn't be able to handle it. but while i was sitting there a lot of ppl coming in ordered it so it must be good ahi shoyu had a slight sweet aftertaste which i quite liked. note: this small place gets busy. i must've just beat the rush. because as soon as i sat down (around 12ish) there was already a line forming to the door.

    (4)

  • Nigel K.

    the poke is unreal and a huge selcetion! but what made me fall inlove was the crabbed stuffed ahi only available as a lunch special on wednesdays ahhh better than any sushi ive ever hard but its a fried filet. stuffed inside is crab then layer of ahi then friend seaweed topped with something like a lemon mayo then garnished or should i say covered in furikake. but too much furikake is never enough on this dish. plus it comes with two scoops rice for 11.50 best deal. i trip

    (5)

  • Michael C.

    I am completely sold on the fireball ahi poke, smoked tako poke, and the smoked meat. I still need to try teriyaki calamari and the top shell poke. The only entree I tried was the smoked salmon stuffed tomato. The tomato was bland and hard and flavorless, though the salmon was good. No points for that one. They're applying for their liquor license; hope they get it! July 2009 - I had to add another star. This is the only place I go now for poke - when I can afford it.

    (5)

  • GJ S.

    after our first visit, we went two more times in the same week. you'd think we'd be sick of fireball poke, furikake salmon and red velvet cupcakes but not a chance! sooooooooo good. this has now become a regular spot for us. staff is really friendly too!

    (4)

  • Meagan M.

    Over the summer, Fresh Catch opened where the Taco Bell once served to satisfy students' random cravings. Since many students were probably wondering if Fresh Catch could meet their needs like Taco Bell did, I investigated the foreign territory to answer all the questions swarming around campus. Yes, it is a restaurant, but I would call it more of a fresh fish market place. They have a variety of different poke from spicy to sweet to everything in between. Everyday they have a daily special platter that goes for about $9. They also have a variety of sandwiches and salads that are as cheap as $5. If you are planning a BBQ stop by Fresh Catch to pick up your marinated meat, foil, and lighter fluid. Fresh Catch has a mini mart that accommodates BBQing needs. Fresh Catch's amazing cupcakes are worth a try. They have a rich red velvet cupcake smothered with chocolate chips, vanilla frosting and sprinkles. Even if you are not a big fish eater, go in for that cupcake. They also offer banana nut bread with chocolate chips and macadamia nuts. Fresh Catch's owner provides a friendly welcoming atmosphere, which makes the overall experience pleasing. I know that when I go back again, the experience will be just as pleasant and the cupcakes will be just as delicious!

    (4)

  • g. m.

    tomato basil grilled ono over linguini with fresh greens. straight up- mmmmm...... great experience on my first time into this joint. not sure if it gets crowded at lunchtime. we went on a late tuesday arvo. there's daily specials, check the board. staff is extremely nice, attentive, and grateful it seems to have you as a patron. counter self service with lots of picnic bench seating, there's all kinds of poke, there's beer in the cooler, and picnic supplies galore so you can make a stop here before the beach etc. i'm definitely gonna return to try more. my companions had the real crab salad, and the lau lau plate. they were first timers as well, they give it a high approval as well! go check fresh catch - hopefully you'll be as stoked as i am. ( =

    (4)

  • Jason s.

    gotta love this place, awesome grindz, love the smoked taco!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! also, the katsu ahi is grindz! gotta have some!

    (5)

  • jessica w.

    The beef stew is killer...the stew gravy makes the stew and fresh catch's is dead on - not too tomatoey...Watch out Highway Inn, Fresh Catch's stew will give you a run for your money...Loved the kimchee tako poke and island style tako poke (sweet/spicy sauce w/tomatoes and onions), and the bf loved the smoked tako tossed in a dynamite sauce. Bf also ordered the casserole - fishcake and lup cheong baked in mayonaissey goodness w/ a side of tobasco aioli, which was heaven to him being from Guam, where tobasco is doused on EVERYTHING. He loved the dish, but his tummy was angry later (he's asian, hence the lactose intolerance). Daughter had the chopped steak which she didn't care for because it was "too sweet, mommy." So I reluctantly switched plates with her and gave up my yummy beef stew for her mediocre chopped steak...Guess that's what motherhood's about...sacrifice...

    (4)

  • Jackie T.

    I love this place! I always come here for poke bowl. They know me by name already. :) And their furikake salmon is my favorite! They have new stuff that is worth the try too.

    (4)

  • Nicole K.

    they had a booth at the MMA expo. their smoked fish plate was so good. uncle wally bought it for us on a whim - we were gonna get food from someplace else. good thing we got food from here. the smoked fish wasn't dry like i thought it would be. and the sauce they put it in was amazing. i have yet to actually go the store and get something, but after eating that plate it's definitely on my to do list.

    (4)

  • TK D.

    I love this place mainly because its one of the few places (since Farmers Market on Ward closed) that I can find that sells ake. The ake so far (I went 4 times) has been great, not the best but very very good. I tried the shoyu poke and although a bit thick its not too bad as well. The service is fast everyone is nice but the poke price is a little higher then other places that I've seen.

    (4)

  • Alexis N.

    Everything is ONO!!! Ate Ahi Loco Moco for bfast today!!! OMmGGgg!!!!!! So freaking Ono!!! Try it!!!

    (5)

  • sloe j.

    This place is fucking outstanding. They have about 20 different kinds of poke. You can sample all you want. The staff is very helpful and encourage you to try before you buy. I got 3 kinds of poke on a bed of rice - a soy based one (forget the name), spicy ahi and salmon. It was tremendous and the price was was somewhat surprising. That quality of raw fish would be pricey here in LA, but my meal was around $9. There's nothing fancy about Fresh Catch, but if you want high quality poke in Honolulu, this place is legit.

    (5)

  • Joson P.

    This is a good place to grab some fresh poke or a plate lunch. The salmon poke and the spicy ahi shoyu were really good. As far as the entrees go, there weren't a lot to choose from, but the chef specials are huge portions of food. My stomach isn't a huge fan of rich, mayonnaisey sauces, but the ahi katsu and the furikake salmon are good. The prices might be a bit high considering their plates consists of just the entree and two scoops of rice. At most restaurants, plates will include a choice of mac or tossed salad as a side. The best part of my experience there was probably the lady taking our order. She was really sweet, and was generous with offering us samples. Next time there, I wanna try the crab-stuffed ahi, but I forget what day that was a special for??

    (3)

  • Jessica A.

    we went to fresh catch again to grab a late lunch. it was pretty empty when we arrived. we were trying to figure out what to eat off of the specials menu and the guy convinced us to get the ahi katsu plate but instead of the ahi he said he would replace it with marlin just for us. he wanted to get our opinion. he said some people prefer the ahi over the marlin. we were charged the same price ($10) as the ahi katsu plate. as usual, my bf and I shared the plate. the marlin katsu was awesome!! it was different. i guess it was the main thing. you can get ahi practically anywhere, anytime. marlin is a different case. the guy said that marlin can be crazy expensive if it's not in season. the thing i like about this place is that everyone is so nice. my bf was saying it was like an "autie"/"uncle" kind of joint. we also picked up some kulolo which was pretty good. we asked the guy if they made it themselves but he said they only have kulolo and poi on sat/sun cause it's flown in from Kaua'i. yumm. i gotta remember that so we can go back and get more kulolo.

    (5)

  • S. G.

    If you're looking for a wide variety of poke, this is the place. The Smoked Tako and Fireball Ahi is good; however, my all-time favorite poke is the Lipoa Ahi or Lipoa Aku. Doesn't matter which fish, as long as the Lipoa seaweed is in it. So good, a little stronger tasting than your typical ogo, and you can only get Lipoa poke here. If I see a little bit in the window, best part of this place is that you can always ask them to make more. I love it!

    (5)

  • Bernard V.

    Mmmmmm. Food is great and the service is awesome. Great place for a quick stop to grab lunch or dinner. Wife likes their special fries while I'm more of the poke bowl type of guy. Their furikake salmon is delicious and a hefty portion.

    (5)

  • Alyssa K.

    Smoked Marlin was good Ahi Limu Pke was good Smoked Tako was good They also have pasteles and i'm tempted to try that sometime

    (4)

  • Angela Y.

    At Fresh Catch, you'll find that they have a large variety of poke, all delicious and all FRESH! There's a reason why "fresh" is in their name, in contrast to some supermarkets that sell "previously frozen" poke, which just means "food poisoning". From coconut ahi to delicious salmon poke, Fresh Catch has it all. The combos are a reasonable price, but I prefer purchasing by the half-pound/pound and then side orders of rice. The lady who helped us was especially friendly, insisting we try all these samples before purchasing. We got the firecracker, limu, and shoyu ahi, with four scoops of white rice (they also have brown rice). There is also a large freezer with different kinds of drinks if you're not feeling for soft drinks. After my meal, I had to admit that Fresh Catch replaced the craving in my stomach where Ono's used to be. Variety and flavour just overcame quantity, and I think Fresh Catch will now be my go to place for my weekly poke cravings! They are rather busy, so it's best to avoid the high lunch hour, but you have to admit that their parking is way better than Ono's. The location is also not bad, and since it's close to schools like St. Louis, Chaminade, Sacred Hearts, and KCC, it is convenient for students looking to get lunch. I have yet to try all of the poke, but at the rate that I keep going back, you can tell Fresh Catch is addicting for poke lovers.

    (5)

  • David Y.

    My new favorite place for poke when in the area. My old fav has gone downhill since my last visit and a local recommended this to us as the place to try for poke. Not sure how he knew I was looking for a place to try for poke. We got the salmon poke, shoyu ahi poke, ahi katsu, ahi poke fried rice, and the Furikake fries. All this fed two (one light weight and one heavy weight). The shoyu ahi poke was so fresh and melt in your mouth consistency we bought a pound to go on our way out. The rice ratio to poke ratio is perfect. Two scoops of rice to compliment the poke, while the poke is still the star. The other place I used to like is the opposite. Food here comes out steaming hot and fresh. When ordering the poke plate they actually ask customers if the amount is enough. Some ask for a little bit more poke on their plate and others are fine with the portion size. The fries were crispy but the best part was the creamy mayo served with the fries. The winners here are definitely the poke and the varieties of poke they offer. Plenty of parking, indoor seating with AC, a clean public bathroom, bid portion size and reasonable prices.

    (4)

  • Nicole C.

    I patiently waited to turn left from Waialae Ave. into the parking lot of Fresh Catch cause I was craving their spicy shoyu poke! Luckily my tiny car could fit into one of the spaces in the lot. I went around noon & it was packed! There were two lines going, one for the poke & one for the plates. I knew what I wanted so I waited to be called on to place my order of 1 scoop rice & spicy shoyu poke. The owner/chef is such a nice guy & even though they were super busy he always had a smile on his face! Before weighing out your bowl the workers always show you how much they put so you can tell them to add more or take some out. For my 1 scoop poke bowl it cost about $5. I'll always come to Fresh Catch for their poke & ahi katsu when I'm in town. I almost gave in & ordered their furikake fries but I knew better, even though fries are my weakness!

    (4)

  • Crista P.

    Let me just start off by saying, I LOVE Fresh Catch! My favorites from here are the Shoyu Poke & the Smoked meat and Onions! Food: Okay so let's talk about the food. The smoked meat and onion plate is so ONO, the drench it in that sauce and it's just out of this world, and onions just make everything better. This time around the smoked meat was crunchy some people like it that way some people don't, for me I don't really care it was good either way. The plate comes with 2 scoops of white rice and 1 Mac salad of potato salad? Idk I usually don't eat it (trying to cut that and the rice out I just love the meat Lol!) The shoyu poke! Super fresh and soft and delicious, nothing more I can say about that because it's just awesome already. Now the reason why I'm not giving them 5 stars and I really really want too, but here's the thing. They share a parking lot with the CAN people, so parking gets a little tight, usually at lunch the place inside gets hella crowded and sometimes there aren't any place to sit down and eat. If fresh catch was just a tad bigger or had a bigger parking lot or restaurant I think it would be dope. But nonetheless I will still keep coming here (when it's not so busy) because it's only down the road from my house and the food is way too good not to pass up!

    (4)

  • CRYS O.

    My friend kept trying to take me to their lunch wagon in Sand Island. We were always so busy and could never take off in time to pick up lunch. I also watched the episode on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. When I found out their was one near where I lived I decided to try stop and try the Furikake Salmon my best friend was raving about. Awesome choice, worth the money, and broke da mouth. Lastly, their pastels stew is to die for. The poke is a little on the expensive side but, it's fresh not previously frozen. I'll come here all the time. I will also spread the word cause the customer service is very professional, the food is awesome, and the dine in environment is super calming. MAHALO NUI LOA FRESH CATCH WAIALAE!!

    (5)

  • Remi M.

    Casual grab & go or quick dine-in poke & seafood grub in lower Kaimuki: located on Waialae Avenue just before City Mill, across the street. It is directly across W&M Burgers. You will see that blue building with their name on it. Parking lot is kind of small & is shared with a recycling center but I was able to get an open spot just barely. I noticed a lot of spots opened up when I was leaving so I believe half their patrons order to go, like me. If you dine-in it's community dining with picnic style benches & tables. All in self-serve style: from soda machine to napkins & utensils. They also have bottled beverages available as well. The food: Real Crab Sandwich ($7.25) & Furikake Fries ($3.25). I did not know you could combo this meal & get it with a drink for $10.99. Crab sandwich was A-Okay but it needed a little heat to go with it for my tastebuds. I added my own Cholula. Fries were just okay too. Will definitely try something different next time. Had to try the poke too since that is their specialty after all. It's not everyday that I see smoked tako ($17.99/lb) so of course that's what I went for. It's a creamy mayo based delight with some nice heat to it and goes well with that nice smoky flavor. I would order it again. Will definitely be back to try other things on the menu and try more of their other types of poke as well. This ones a keeper...I'll keep going back.

    (4)

  • Purse G.

    OMG, went here yesterday & had the Ahi Poke Fried Rice and side of Lomi Salmon. This fried rice was da best I had so far on this trip back home. And the Lomi had big pieces of Salmon, and good taste but I could go with more onions (white & green). I'm going to have to go back another time before I go back LA

    (5)

  • John M.

    Solid poke, although two choices can get you anywhere from .46 to .82 pounds of poke based on our two visits. That's a pretty big difference, but more importantly, the poke is very good, and they have many different flavors to choose from. I don't really like the mayo-based preps, so the Fireball was okay for me, whereas the Firecracker worked well, and the limu was my favorite. I don't want to know how they get their brown rice to taste so good, sticky like white rice but with brown rice flavor. I know some places mix the two but this didn't seem like the case here. Nice amount of seating, which can get tight at lunch but is better than most poke markets that put you out on the street with your fish.

    (4)

  • Nat N.

    It's been 3 years since my last visit, and nothing has changed. Same fresh poke, huge crowds during the lunch rush! Today I got a poke bowl which came with 2 scoops of brown rice, and half salmon poke, half shoyu ahi poke. They charge by the weight for the poke, and my poke came out to about $3.50 per poke serving (which is just under 1/4 lb. each). Poke was delicious and fresh. My buddy Fran C. ordered the ahi katsu and it took a while for it to come out since it was super busy, but it was worth the wait. Crispy, non-greasy. Getting your order in can be confusing, since there are two registers (one on each side of the poke counter), but people kind of just convene in a glob at the entrance, so you don't really know where the line is. I think the ordering process could be improved by either making two distinct lines, or having just one line. Also, the cooked items can take a while if it's busy, so if you're in a rush, stick to the poke bowls. Tip: turn in your recyclables at RRR which is in the same parking lot before you dine at Fresh Catch. You can get 5% off when you show your receipt.

    (4)

  • Emily Z.

    I seriously died and went to poke heaven as soon as I stepped in the door. Although it looks like nothing special from the outside (and let's be honest, a little ghetto), inside is every poke lover's dream. All the fish is fresh, and you can definitely taste the difference between their's and Foodland's. Service here is awesome, and they let you sample any of the pokes before you commit to buy. There's around 10 different varieties, and fairly divided between and non-mayo flavors. In addition to poke, they also have cooked food. The seared ahi was done just right (seared on the outside, just raw on the inside), and the katsu was super crispy without a heavy amount of grease. My girlfriend is a local and I figure if she wants to take me here, it must be good. Inside is a very simple picnic table set up, so be prepared to bump elbows with strangers. Parking can also be a pain during peak hours (their lot really only holds about 12 parking spaces), so aim for off-hours.

    (5)

  • Casey L.

    Cool restaurant with a wide selection of fresh poke. I had the fireball poke and shoyu ahi poke over brown rice. The fish was delicious and fresh. I recommend mixing the mayo type poke with the non mayo to get a good mix of flavors. The fireball poke was creamy and spicy. The shoyu ahi poke was well seasoned and marinated. I really enjoyed both of those poke. They also let you try the poke before you order it too! Definitely a great place to fulfill your poke cravings!

    (5)

  • Jessica P.

    Heard of this place a while ago, and knew I wanted to come in when I got to the island. Definitely exceeded my expectations! Everyone working here is really nice and the place is clean. The poke is what we came for and it was so good! I will definitely be paying more visits before I leave!

    (5)

  • Jake F.

    Spicy Hawaiian poke and Garlic Ahi plate!! A mouth full of sweet and spiciness for the Poke. The Garlic Ahi was a good size portion with soft and flaky fish. It was all good!

    (5)

  • Fran C.

    It's been a long time since I've eaten at Fresh Catch in Kaimuki...........several years ago when my beloved H.K. Restaurant closed in Moiliili, I was on a quest to look for a new place where I could get a good beef stew. Back then, I remembered walking into Fresh Catch on a Sunday afternoon, and remember it to be empty (as it was close to closing time). I ordered myself a beef stew plate to eat, and basically it was a disaster as it was so oily! From there, I never stepped back into Fresh Catch until today. Today was the day I met up with my Yelp buddy Nat N. (she's a cool chick) for some lunch grindz, and she mentioned to me about going to "Fresh Catch". At 1st I didn't recognize the name of the business, as it has been "THAT LONG" since I came here last to eat. But after she described to me where this place was, I realized I've eaten here before, and mentioned to her about the beef stew incident. Lol! I'm glad I finally came back here to eat today, as everything about it was good........good food, but best of all.......even greater company! If I could just say one small downer about my dining experience here today, was probably the long wait to get my food. I do know they were extremely busy at lunch today, so the wait time was probably normal.......but if you're in a rush or something............may I suggest "NOT" to order the Ahi Katsu, as it takes a bit to time to prepare. So getting down to the grindz......... Like I had mentioned before..........I ended up ordering the Ahi Katsu plate. It came with two scopes of brown rice, & the Ahi Katsu. I did remember ordering some greens with my plate, as I didn't want the mac salad. After eating my meal, I realized that they had forgotten to give me my salad with my plate....oh, well.......it was just too much food anyways. My buddy Nat ordered a Poke Bowl........which consisted to two scopes of brown rice & poke. What can I say about da grindz! Well, I'm glad I got the Ahi Katsu.........although deep fried, the fish was still moist, and not oily at all. They sure served up a large generous portion of Ahi Katsu! The Ahi Katsu came with a dipping sauce which was kinda mayonnaised based, but it really complimented the Ahi Katsu well! The brown rice I had was a bit dry, so I kinda picked at it, but didn't really consumed it as it was too hard for me. I really can't say anything about the greens, as I didn't get my salad (as I totally forgot). No matter, I was full anyways, and I must say the Ahi Katsu was delicious! I would come back here just to eat this dish again, provided when it's not too busy.........otherwise you'll probably have to wait for quite sometime to get your food. There is limited free parking in the private parking lot which is shared by a Recycling company. When it's busy at Fresh Catch, parking can be limited. When I showed up at around 11:30 AM today, I was lucky enough to get the last parking stall........phew! Otherwise I'd probably have to look for street parking. Chance 'em gang! Good local kine grindz here! :)

    (4)

  • Serena V.

    So Dan and I decided that we wanted to try some legitimate, Hawaiian, comfort food. We ended up at "Fresh Catch"! The service was excellent and we ended up having such a romantic time. I got the "salmon poke rice bowl" and Dan got the "fireball poke rice bowl". The reason that I only have a picture of the "salmon poke rice bowl" is because Dan ate his way before I could take a picture! I really recommend this place! I can't wait to tell Blaire all about it! xoxo-the real gossip girl

    (5)

  • Kris L.

    Really good poke - got spicy salmon and spicy Hawaiian over salad and ocean salad. Not too spicy and an affordable eat.

    (5)

  • Irene G.

    I usually come here when I get a chance to sneak away for lunch. Service is quick and it's a good in and out type of restaurant. Tables are picnic style so you usually end up sharing tables with strangers. There's a decent flow of customers all day so you know that's a good sign. Good size poke selection and everything is consistent. My go to is the smoked meat plate. It's really hard to find smoke meat on the menu anywhere else so I always get that here. On Wednesdays their special is crab stuffed ahi roll. That's another winner! I've also had their fish and chips but eh, you could get that anywhere else. Friendly staff, super casual, lots of parking!

    (5)

  • Carol K.

    Traveling and eating go hand-in-hand. And what's even better is eating as the locals do while traveling. And Fresh Catch is certainly that. Came for the poke, their 6+ selections sold market style. Tried the furikake fries, couldn't resist the furikake combo ("crack fries"!). I felt like I was in a Turkish Bakery trying Turkish delights, but tasting the various types of pokes was just so much better! Take-Away: During our week stay in Oahu, we made 2 visits to this former Pizza Hut painted blue location. Such a chill environment of market glass cases and picnic tables. Such solid food. A drawback was that I couldn't get past the poke and fries to try any of their other actual dishes. No doubt repeat worthy for their poke, fries, and brown rice offering!

    (4)

  • Hann A.

    fresh food. helpful ladies. Wish this place was in Cali

    (5)

  • Muffin Top Q.

    Stopped by to pick up poke for a potluck dinner. There were a lot of choices, which made it hard to decide. We ended up choosing 2 pokes and lomi salmon. We really enjoyed them all. The firecracker poke was especially delicious with a nice kick. The lomi salmon had a good ratio of salmon to tomato and other ingredients. Also, it was not overly salted. Other places give you too much tomato and a touch of salmon. They have non-fish choices, which is helpful if you have a non-seafood eater in your party. I thought the prices were reasonable (lower than what we pay in California), but my local cousins said it was pricey. I wanted to go back for lunch another day, but we ran out of time. Next trip!

    (4)

  • Dwayne Y.

    I got two kinds of Poke here. The people are nice here but the service is a little slow. Their spicy tuna was ordinary. But their taegu tako was outstanding! I would come back here just for that. We also had 2 plate lunches. The pasteles stew was on point. It was rich and flavorful. But the ahi katsu was underwhelming. Normally this would be a 3-3.5 review. But the taegu tako was that good!

    (4)

  • Andrew D.

    Super fresh tasty fish. This place serves only fresh, never frozen fish so it is always the best. I love food lands poke bowls but you get what you pay for, these poke bowls are a little more expensive but so worth it. For those people who don't like raw fish and prefer cooked, they have a great selection. I haven't tried the whole menu yet, but I love ordering from the daily specials list which will give you a good deal. The only down side is that the parking lot and the inside is kind of small compared to how popular it is and they don't have a whole lot other that fish. If your craving great poke of any fish I would definitely recommend fresh catch.

    (4)

  • Mikaela C.

    The staff are ALWAYS friendly. That is one of the reasons I keep coming back. I had the firecracker poke and the garlic poke. They both were AMAZING! We also tried the luau stew and smoked pork which were both good! I like how they both came with a small container of potato salad. I love that they pack it separately because if you're like me, I don't finish the whole plate right away and usually like to save it for later. The separate container allowed me to do that without the salad getting all over everything else. Awesome place with a great selection and I am definitely a satisfied customer every time!

    (5)

  • Jessica R.

    Suuuuuuper good! My first time there i tried the ahi katsu and omg its the best thing i ever tasted! so much flavor. they gave me furikake to pour over my ahi and that made it even better! the fries were also so good! lots of taste that you are not going to regret. the only junk thing is if you go during lunch time because they are suuuper busy & you wont have anywhere to sit. other than that their ahi looks really fresh.

    (5)

  • Roxanne Lynn T.

    Just based on the take out order that I had from this place. The Seared Ahi Salad weekly special on Tuesdays is sooo goooood. I've heard many good things about this place but I have yet to try them all. They're known for their fresh seafood items. The prices and portions are pretty decent considering the market value of seafood these days. I've also had the furukake fries... definitely recommended! They have a variety of seafood choices, meat, and plate lunches along with weekly chef specials that are reasonably priced. They're open 7 days a week and accept cash or credit cards. Parking is available in front of their private lot but may be hard to find parking since it's limited.

    (4)

  • Maria G.

    I can't believe I've lived here for 6 years and this is the first time I've come here. BEST POKE on the island...HANDS DOWN. The coconut spicy poke is to DIE for. You've officially found POKE NIRVANA. Forget about foodland, forget about Tamura's...just fugghetaboutit and run to Fresh catch for their DELICIOUS AMAZING poke. Their smoked taco poke pipikaula are also delicious. Prices are very reasonable. They also sell Paiai from Kaloman which is probably the best paiai i've had.

    (5)

  • Julia S.

    I give this place a cheee hoooooo! One star for ono grinds One star for chill workers One star for decent location/parking One star for fresh fish and fresh poke made daily Their prices are standard and their seafood has been great. I really like their poke selection. They have the usual limu, shoyu, spicy poke but also have their "fireball" and other cool seasonings. I enjoy their plate lunches once in a while, but they're pretty standard in taste. I stick to my poke from here. I recommend coming a little off the lunch rush. Parking can be tight and there will be no benches to eat at inside if you coming during the rush. Overall, a great local place to satisfy your need for fish and seafood.

    (4)

  • Diana I.

    My husband and I have been obsessed with poke recently and were on the hunt for the best poke in Oahu. We stopped by this place for lunch and my eyes got wide as I saw SO many different types and flavors of poke! I had such a hard time deciding! My husband and I both got poke bowls (poke + rice) with two different poke flavors each and shared. We tried: - Spicy salmon poke - Fireball poke - Firecracker poke - Spicy coconut ahi For sure, our favorite one was the SPICY COCONUT AHI. The sauce was sooo delicious without being too overpowering. Some of the other ones were either too saucy or too salty. They also have other Hawaiian dishes if you're not in the mood for raw fish! My favorite poke in Oahu is still from Ono Seafood but this place is also worth a try! Parking: free in their private lot.

    (4)

  • Lori L.

    Fresh Catch is a great stop for local grindz. Like the name implies, there is a good selection of seafood, mostly poke, but also fish sandwiches and garlic shrimp, plus local favorites. We tried the Ahi Sandwich with Furikaki Fries, Garlic Chicken with Rice and Salad, 1/2 and 1/2 Poke Bowl, and Smoked Meat Fried Rice. The Ahi Sandwich and Fries was very good, eat it hot and fresh at one of the picnic tables in the restaurant. The Garlic Chicken is cut pieces of skin-on chicken, more chewy than crunchy; the fruity salad dressing is tasty. 1/2 and 1/2 Poke let's you choose two different poke to eat with rice. I would pass on the Smoked Meat Fried Rice, it was pretty dry and not very flavorful. They also sell beer "Mini Mart" style as well as fountain and bottled soft drinks. If you're looking for a local takeout spot, go ahead and check this place out.

    (3)

  • A H.

    Poke was good, I liked the spicy mayo ahi. It's nice to have a local, poke-specific restaurant so close to home. My housemate the fishermen likes Fresh Catch too.

    (4)

  • Cat L.

    The ahi katsu is "cash money," as Guy would say. ;-) Had no idea DDD featured this place on the show until we sat down on one of the indoor picnic tables and saw the posters. Be sure to clarify that you want ahi KATSU, not FRIED ahi. They are completely different dishes. The fried is gamier/smokier and doesn't come with mayo or furikake. If you're tired of raw ahi poke, the katsu is a good change-up. They were sold out of most of the raw poke behind the deli case but I'd definitely be back to try the spicy salmon and the fireball ahi. Guy's favorite is the ahi limu, supposedly.

    (4)

  • Barry K.

    Friend had Ahi Katsu and I had the fried chicken. I'm not a seafood person but glad they had something I could eat. I realize I'm a seafood place but still I found something I could eat. My boy had the steak plate. All three of us enjoyed the meal.

    (4)

  • Mark E.

    I had tried their fresh ahi poke when they were at Eat the Streets (now they are one of the regular eat the street vendors) and I decided that I had to visit their restaurant when I was in Kaimuki. It was my first time here and i had the Ahi Katsu plate and was told this this was one of their popular plate bought here. They were right and I loved how the fish is fresh! Kudos to friendly service and wait was not too long . Definitely a visit back.

    (4)

  • Danielle V.

    Their spicy ahi sucks ass, they dont put enough mayonnaise and siracha. When I tried it it tasted like crap. But I had the furikake fries and deep fried crab roll which tasted pretty amazing! The furikake fries were to die for and to be honest, being a fry lover I couldve eaten the fries alone haha but the furikake was a nice touch. The deep fried crab roll was really good. I want to go back to try their other plate lunches.

    (4)

  • Paul V.

    Can never go wrong getting anything here. Best poke; fresh seafood and great flavor. A lot of variety of poke to choose from. Food is good and generous portions. Gets a little busy around lunch and dinner time. Solid prices and great customer service. Besides any of the pokes I definitely recommend the Ahi Katsu, Poke Bowl, and Poke Fried Rice.

    (4)

  • Badtz L.

    I always give credit to the local restaurant here in Hawaii because they deserved it! We always come here for a local seafood fixings. Hub and I love the firebomb poke,ahi sandwich and seared ahi salad they're so good and fresh! The price is reasonable, my kids love it too.

    (5)

  • Alli C.

    The rundown: -Good parking -Fresh, delicious seafood -Nice, accommodating workers -Confusing online menu I have always seen Fresh Catch while driving through Kaimuki, but never really gave it a chance until I kept hearing great reviews from my boyfriend and his family. Also, as someone who wouldn't choose seafood as a go-to-meal, I was greatly surprised at how AMAZING all the food was. They do have other options like beef stew and kalua pig and lau lau, but I definitely recommend trying their seafood. I had the fish and chips and all I have to say is BOOM!! The fish used is your standard cod but the batter creates a crispy, light, NON-OILY coating. The fries are thick-cut and double fried! I loveeee how crispy they are! The staff at Fresh Catch were also very pleasant. When we went in we were unsure of what to order and after placing our order we realized we needed to change something. We asked the cashier if it would be okay to alter our order, and with no objections she happily did it for us. This really surprised me because I was unsure if they would be willing to make these changes for us. Parking is easy and free!! There is a large lot in front of the restaurant. The only thing I didn't enjoy about my experience was that the online menu was different from the actual menu in the restaurant. Online the fish and chips aren't even listed as an item. Also, after checking that online there was only one daily special, we were surprised to go into the restaurant and see that there was more than one item to choose from. It just seems that the online menu has not been updated in a while.

    (4)

  • Aron N.

    My nephew brought me here to try the ahi katsu. It's in an old Pizza Hut location on waialae in Kaimuki. The ahi katsu was very good! The coating was slightly bread with an outside crunch that was good. The tartar sauce was mild and tasty. You sit on benches and there are not enough seats for the number of people that come through this place. It seems very popular at lunch time. They give a lot of food and overall a great place to eat.

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :10:00 am - 7:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Lunch
    Parking : Private Lot
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : No
    Caters : Yes

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