Island Fish & Chips
About
A Coastal Essential in Waikoloa
When you find yourself roaming the Queens' Marketplace, the scent of hot oil and seasoned batter is a dead giveaway that you are approaching Island Fish & Chips. This isn't a place for white tablecloths or formal dinners; it is a straightforward, open-air spot designed for those who want their seafood fresh, fried, and served without the fuss of a full-service restaurant.
The Catch of the Day
The menu remains focused on the fundamentals. The kitchen specializes in locally sourced Pacific catch, battered in a light, golden crust that provides that signature crunch without weighing down the fish. Expect thick, flaky fillets served alongside a mountain of house-cut fries. While the fish is the star, the side of tangy tartar sauce—prepared with just the right amount of acidity—cuts through the richness perfectly.
Atmosphere and Local Flavor
Expect a casual, breezy environment that embodies the laid-back pace of the Big Island. The seating is largely outdoors, making it an ideal pit stop for families coming off the beach or travelers needing a quick, reliable lunch between shopping trips. You will notice the rhythmic clatter of trays and the low hum of island music playing over the speakers. Be prepared for a bit of a breeze if you snag a table near the edge of the patio, and keep in mind that the shaded seating areas fill up quickly during the peak lunch hour. It is a no-frills, honest approach to island dining that prioritizes speed and flavor above all else.
Amenities & Features
Location
69-250 Waikoloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa, Hawaii, 96738
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Reviews
Showing 10 of 9 community reviewsJim and Mary Jo MarxGoogle Maps
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We had delicious Ono fish and chips and a fish taco plate. They were very generous portions, lightly breaded, not greasy. The French fries were good.
Jeffrey GoatesGoogle Maps
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Way overpriced for what you get. The chicken sandwich is a pre-formed pre-fried circular mashed chicken patty (like you buy at Costco). Definitely not woth $17. Their fried fish isn't much better. There is no mix and match with their multiple entree platters, so when I asked for 4 chicken strips with fries (double chicken entrée rather than a chicken and fish), they refused to do it. So if you've got a hungry teenager that wants more than 2 chicken strips in their meal, you're buying multiple single entree chicken meals at $17.49 each. I've never had a restaurant refuse that before. The only good part is the location is great as you can sit and eat by a small lake next to a golf course.
FredGoogle Maps
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The coconut shrimp and fries were great, but the fish was not crispy and the crab cakes tasted frozen.
AaronGoogle Maps
Recently
This is one of the more affordable eating options in the area, that said, still not cheap. It’s hard to mess up fried food, and most of what you get here is decent, but not exceptional. I can’t rate it higher than a 3.5, it is what it is.
Ed BonserGoogle Maps
Recently
Delicious fried Wahoo (Ono) very mild fish. French fries crispy like i enjoy. Nice outdoor seating. Area hidden from main strip.
Laurie MooreGoogle Maps
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Food was excellent. Basically a take out stand. View would have been nicer in the day. Tables located in a low light outdoor pavillion. Fish is very fresh, great tempura batter, great fries, coleslaw - ok. Interesting chili pepper infused vinegar was a optional condiment. We shared an order of 3 pieces of fresh catch ono. Good light meal. Very satisfying. Low key, not fancy about $20.
William CookGoogle Maps
Recently
We both had combo plates. I with fish chips and Tempura vegetables and her with shrimp , fries and Tempura fried vegetables. Was good served hot for a few minutes, but as it cooled tasted and re-tasted of old oil. Fish was great except it was 2 small fingers , I should say small as fish sticks even though I saw the cook batter, then drop into fryer the two pieces. There was at least 6 pieces of Hawaiian vegetables something tender red may have been a sweet potato, a purple?, orange another undefined and last green zucchini. One thin slick one thicker tastier. The shrimp combo had four small #20 fried shrimp. Pineapple coleslaw slaw was tasty. But small, the chips/fries hot and crispy but we did not finish them as they got cold not tasty, as they had after taste. I just wished I had just stuck with fish only as vegetables did not excite and I burped later.
Dan LoyolaGoogle Maps
Recently
The reviews are spot on. One of the best fish & chips I have ever had in my life. Fresh fish catch of the day, freshly cooked crispy fries. Ladies cooking inside are super nice. Lots of outside seating tables with an awesome view. Highly recommended.
Lucy ArayaGoogle Maps
Recently
Delicious fast food, a little bit expensive for fast food but everything was tasty and fresh. We had too wait about 30 min to get our food between the line for ordering and waiting to get the order done. Seating was difficult to find because it was too busy around dinner time. The place quiet and the gazebo has a nice view
KallieGoogle Maps
Recently
Everything was really good! On point with the crispiness of the fried food in general. The meat was tender and delicious, pretty much cooked to perfection. I loved the tarter sauce they had too, very tasty and goes well with not just fish and chips, but everything else we ordered too. Good seasoning as wellEverything was really good! On point with the crispiness of the fried food in general. The meat was tender and delicious, pretty much cooked to perfection. I loved the tarter sauce they had too, very tasty and goes well with not just fish and chips, but everything else we ordered too. Good seasoning as well
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