When you call an archipelago surrounded by the Pacific Ocean home, you inevitably become spoiled by the incredible, fresh seafood options available to you. While we love splurging on fancy seafood dinners every once in a while, it is the local, hole-in-the-wall restaurants that serve the most mouthwatering seafood the Hawaiian Islands have to offer. This spot, in particular, is one of our all-time favorites.

Welcome to the Koloa Fish Market, a Kauai eatery that serves up some mighty fresh and delicious seafood as well as mouthwatering Hawaiian and American plate lunches.

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This family-owned eatery has been open since 1994 and specializes in island fresh fish, assorted poke, bento, and various desserts.

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The seafood is caught fresh daily, and you can find almost any fish from the Pacific Ocean surrounding Kauai here.

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Ahi poke is their specialty, but no matter what you’re craving, you’ll find something to satisfy your cravings at the Koloa Fish Market.

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There are no tables or chairs at this counter-service joint, but you can always enjoy your meal at a nearby beach.

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Could you ask for anything more than an extensive seafood selection at an affordable price? The lines around lunchtime can be long, but the food here is so worth the wait.

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So, what are you waiting for? This counter-serve, no-frills eatery might just be one of the most underrated in the Aloha State, and you’ll want to visit as soon as possible.

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Address: 3390 Poipu Road, Koloa, HI 96756

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Koloa Fish Market is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. They are closed Sunday. Have you ever been to this unassuming fish market before? What about these underrated gems?

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