In the quiet town of Kōloa sits an unassuming beige building that fills daily with locals looking for their source of freshly make poke (traditional Hawaiian dish consisting of cubes of raw fish marinated in oil, salt, and other seasonings) and plate lunches. Koloa Fish Market has been a family-owned and operated establishment since it opened in 1994 and offers fresh fish, housemade poke, plate lunches, and handmade desserts. All poke bowls begin with a bed of freshly steamed white rice and guests can select from a lengthy list of fresh ‘ahi (yellowfin tuna), shrimp, or tako (octopus) seasoned in a variety of options. Side dishes are also incorporated into their poke bowls ranging from kim chee cucumber to shelled edamame (soybeans) as well as toppings drizzled atop with a crowd favorite being their wasabi (Japanese horseradish) cream. In addition to their out-of-this-world poke, Koloa Fish Market also offers seared ‘ahi and fresh fish filets that are accompanied with marinades and sauces that complement the fish. Whether you are grabbing some Spam musubi on the way to the beach or stopping for a Hawaiian plate featuring their housemade lau lau and kalua pork, Koloa Fish Market is the best bet for ‘ono local food.

Koloa Fish Market is located at 3390 Po‘ipū Road in Kōloa. Open Monday to Friday 10am - 6pm.