ʻUmeke's Fish Market Bar & Grill
Kailua-Kona, Kona
Kona's Poke and Seafood Favorite, With a Fish Market Next Door
ʻUmeke's Fish Market Bar & Grill, at 74-5599 Pawaʻi Place in Kailua-Kona, is known for poke bowls and ahi tacos, with a fish market alongside the restaurant. HAWAIʻI Magazine's 2025 readers ranked it first for seafood restaurants on the island and second for both poke and cheap eats.
Per its site, the restaurant is open 11 AM–9 PM Monday through Saturday (Sunday is not listed) and the fish market 11 AM–6 PM daily; there is also a location at the Kona airport. Phone: (808) 238-0571.
Why Roamwise recommends this
A dependable, well-loved Kona seafood stop — good for lunch or a casual dinner.
Best for: poke bowls, ahi tacos, fresh fish to take home, a relaxed dinner.
Insider tip: buy poke by the pound from the fish market side for a beach picnic.
- Safety notes:
- Restaurant 11 AM–9 PM Mon–Sat (Sun not listed); fish market 11 AM–6 PM daily. Hours may still be reduced after Hurricane Lala (Aug 2026) — confirm before you go.
- Price tier:
- $$
Reviews: Google MapsYelp
Local tips
- •Restaurant 11 AM–9 PM Mon–Sat (Sunday not listed)
- •fish market 11 AM–6 PM daily.
- •A second location operates at the Kona airport.
- •Phone: (808) 238-0571.
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