Where to Find the Best Poke in West Maui

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Whether you’re a longtime fan or a complete poke novice, if you’re visiting Hawaii, you’ve got to try some poke (POH-kay). This Hawaiian dish features fresh, usually raw, diced fish mixed with other ingredients. There are many different flavor combinations, so try a few and discover your favorite. Here are the best places to get poke in West Maui — Kaanapali and Lahaina.

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Four pieces of sushi are arranged in a diagonal line on a white plate. Two pieces have bright orange salmon topped with green garnish, and two have vibrant red tuna, each garnished with a small green sprig.
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This spot on Maui’s west side is serving “Hawaiian-inspired Filipino Asian cuisine.” The quality is high and the price is just right. Locally sourced ingredients, seriously yummy food — we recommend the ahi poke plate. Open daily 8:30am to 2pm and 4pm to 8pm. 

A bowl of poké with vibrant chunks of raw fish, sliced avocado, thinly sliced onions, and shredded cabbage, garnished with seaweed, all on a white plate.

This popular, award-winning restaurant sources its produce from over 40 family-owned Maui farms and receives fresh locally-sourced fish every day. One of the best places to take in a Maui sunset, the menu has something for everyone, but we recommend the poke bowl to help you soak up the decadent mai tais. Open daily 11am to 10pm. 

A plate from Best Poke Maui features four crispy taco shells filled with raw diced tuna topped with dollops of green avocado or wasabi cream and sprinkled with black sesame seeds. Shredded cabbage lies underneath the tacos, with a wedge of lime on the side.
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The fresh ahi poke tacos in crispy wonton shells are worth coming here on their own. Monkeypod also has a hefty selection of beers on tap, delicious locally sourced small plates, and hand tossed kiawe wood fired pizzas. The daily happy hour (3:30pm to 5pm) is one of the best on the island and the sunsets aren’t half bad either. Open daily 11am to 10pm with happy hour from 3:30pm to 5pm. 

An up-close shot of a bowl of poke, featuring chunks of raw tuna, avocado, and green onions, all finely diced. The dish is placed against a neutral background with a stone or brick texture, highlighting the vibrant colors of the fresh ingredients.

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It’s no surprise that this award-winning restaurant is one of Maui’s favorite food spots, thanks to their fresh noodles, sake cocktails and Asian-inspired dishes. Their “Ahi Avo“ poke bowl features raw ahi tuna with avocado and lemon pressed olive oil — it’s a must-have, as well as several other items on the menu!. Open every day 10:30am to 9pm. Reservations required. 

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