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Da Poke Shack

76-6246 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI
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Ranked #1 of 171 restaurants in Kailua-Kona
Cuisines: Hawaiian
Good for: Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout
Restaurant details
Good for: Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout
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Michigan
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67 reviews 67 reviews
42 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Hubby and I have sampled Poke throughout Oahu, and it's all been delicious. However, the quality and freshness of the fish at Da Poke Shack really does rise above. Don't miss it!

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Phoenix, Arizona
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

Having been to some of the other major islands of Hawaii, we were privy to the necessity of eating poke while you're in Hawaii. I found this place online, so that I knew exactly where we could get good poke when we arrived. Granted, in Kona and Hilo, you can purchase good poke at many grocery stores, but Da Poke... More

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Calgary
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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

My boyfriend really liked the poke. I'm less a fan of raw fish but did try some and the flavours were good, as we're the sides of rice, edamame beans and potato salad. They are super friendly and if you are new to poke they will walk you through the options to find something you like. Try it if you're... More

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San Diego, California
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24 reviews 24 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Got off the plane and headed to Da Poke Shack, very happy now! Poke was so fresh and tasty and a nice cool Kona Longboard to wash it down, doesn't get much better!

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Vista, California
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46 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

This restaurant had such high reviews (best in all of Hawaii) that we decided to seek it out. The seafood was fresh but I question the cleanliness of this place. The poke at the KTA supermarket was as good. There are a few picnic tables out front if you really want to eat there. I think we were disappointed by... More

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Nanaimo, Canada
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60 reviews 60 reviews
31 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

If you like raw fish and that sort of thing you must try this place. Da poke shack is a popular local spot with good reason. I have luckily just rented a condo above Da poke shack and have already been there twice. My first visit (See picture of food) I wanted to get feed both me and my fiance... More

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Oakland, California, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Laid back, unobtrusive kinda place. Basic deli style storefront with a picnic table or two out front. No frills. Staff is efficient, but not overly talkative -- they don't volunteer much -- you have to ask. But, wow! Great poke! ..and interesting varieties too! The Poke Bowl is a great lunch - generous scoop of poke of your choice (easily... More

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Honolulu
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

I've lived in Hawaii for the last 22 years. When I pulled up there was a pickup truck with a massive fish cooler and a "got poke" sticker. Inside they were cutting up a 127 lb ahi. Pretty much the ideal situation. The cubes of the poke were really small. The seaweed salad was the bomb, we had the dynamite... More

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New York City, New York
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

Delicious poke. You can choose one poke from lower deck, rice, and a side from upper deck. Poke was fresh and tasty, but side menus are also terrific! A guy behind the counter was not so friendly, though.

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Honolulu, Hawaii
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

Wow... can Poke get any better than at Da Poke Shack? Don't believe so or at least that is my opinion. Incredibly just caught fresh fish, prepared upon order, perfectly seasoned I had to return for more over the next several days. The sides all looked good that it was hard to decide which to pick. The guys were super... More

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