There are a ton of reviews for this place, and the ones that say this place is hella good are right. Food: We went to Da Poke Shack on our fourth day in the Kona area, eating poke once a day, and so far it's the best we've had on this island. We got a plate for two of us to share, and it was the perfect amount. You do NOT want leftovers; eat it fresh. Speaking of fresh, the fish was super fresh and the flavors were really good. Our favorites were the Shack Special and Pele's Kiss. Shack Special is exactly what I want in poke. I wanted to try the Hawaiian, but at ~1130 on a Thursday they were sold out. The other two flavors we got were Wet Hawaiian and Spicy Garlic. If/when we go back I'd skip the Wet Hawaiian. It was good but my least favorite of the ones we got. Might skip the (not very) Spicy Garlic too just to try another flavor. Parking/Ambiance: The parking lot is tiny (15 minute time limit for the spaces) and it's called a shack for a reason. It's in a building, but it's a small place and can get crowded fast, so go early to avoid things running out and not being able to park in the lot. The only place to sit down and eat are a couple of picnic tables out front. Service: Service was efficient and friendly, but to keep the line moving I highly recommend knowing what you want before it's your turn to order. There was only one person in front of us when we got there, but by the time we were finished paying the line was to the door. The person taking orders was nice, but I could see how she (or anyone really) would get a little impatient if there was a line to the door and the person who was up next was still hemming and hawing about what to get. If you're still deciding, let someone else go. Ordering is pretty simple. -Pick bowl or plate. -Pick white or brown rice (I recommend getting the nori furikake seasoning). -Pick your side(s). 1 for bowl, 2 for plate -Pick your poke. 2 for bowl, 4 for plate If you're on the Kona side of the island, it's worth a trip to try it out!

Delicious poke!!! It's a really small store with limited chairs/tables for dine in but it doesn't matter because you can literally get poke and eat it by the ocean. They have a 2 scoop option which was nice compared to the other poke places. The fish was fresh and everything was delicious. Only issue is it's a little bit pricey compared to others. The store is located in an apartment complex so 15min parking only and it's very limited. Also have unreliable hours (closed Sat/Sun) but online it says they're open 7 days.

Did not disappoint! The fish was super fresh, had no fishy smell. The best thing was the tako/octopus to be honest. It was so tender with the right amount of chew. We got here the first day we arrived to Kona. Luckily, it was around 1pm on a Wednesday so when we got here they still had poke in stock. We tried going back on Sunday but they were sold out by the time it was 12pm so please make sure to get there early if you go there on the weekends. I shared with my bf and it was good portion for both of us. Everything we got was super delicious and most importantly fresh. I typically don't rave about the seaweed salad but omgosh the seaweed salad here was the best I've ever had in my life. Something about the seasoning, it was so good.

Damn first stop and it's a hit. Little spot with outdoor seating but the most important thing is the poke that is super fresh and delicious. Dont miss out if you're near here.

My favorite place to eat on the big island. Hands down. I recommend this place to everyone I know. I can honestly say when I come back to visit I eat da poke shack once a day since the poke on the mainland is just not the same. Service is quick as long as the people in front of you in line know what they want. When the tourists come in waves, it can take a long time. But the staff try to get them in and out quick which I really appreciate. Some tables right outside in the front if you want to eat there, but I recommend picking it up and driving 5 min down the road to eat it at the beach. Please don't stop what you're doing. And I'll keep wearing my "da poke shack" merch with pride

So good we went twice over the span of 3 days on Big Island! We came in around 2pm our first time and only had 1 party in front of us and around 10:15am when the line nearly went out the door. When you come by, there are a handful of parking spots with 15 minute time limits though it didn't seem to be strictly enforced. When you order, you pick either the poke bowl or poke plate which is twice the amount of the bowl, slightly less than 2x the price. For the bowl you get to choose 1 side and 2 poke, with the plate you get 2 sides and 4 poke. Both come with either brown rice or white rice and you can get furikake sprinkled on top. My favorite was the garlic spicy poke but I think overall it was a touch salty as every visit left me extremely thirsty. Overall recommend and would visit again when I'm in the area!

This was my first stop on the island after getting off the plane! I've heard amazing things and was super excited to give it a try. It didn't disappoint! It's a small establishment, as there are only two outdoor tables for seating but it's a great place for grab n go. The poke options and sides are all displayed with helpful descriptions of their taste profiles. I ordered a poke plate with brown rice and sides of seaweed salad and macaroni salad. For the poke itself, I got the shack special, shoyu, and wet Hawaiian along with garlic shrimp. Everything was absolutely delicious. The poke was so fresh and the flavors were all perfect. I couldn't pick a favorite. Possibly the best poke I've ever had!

Since our first lunch on island this time around was poke, seemed fitting our last one would be as well especially when I can enjoy it on my room's oceanfront lanai. There is no ambiance at all on site so getting it to go to enjoy on the beach or back in your room is the way to go. The poke plate is up to 4 choices of poke with 2 sides and 2 scoops of rice. I recommend Da Shack Special and Wet Hawaiian and you can never go wrong with Shoyu. I was not a fan of the Dry Hawaiian however. They had limited sides that day and not what I had my heart set on so just went for the normal seaweed salad and cucumber salad. Once you have had poke in Hawai'i, it really does spoil it for all those Mainland poke spots that has popped up over the years. There is something about using the freshest fish and knowing how to marinade and coat those choiciest pieces so you don't need those toppings for flavoring.

After a failed beach outing due to the weather we stopped by for lunch. I would recommend coming early because it looks like they sell out of things pretty quickly but there were fortunately enough options for us to be happy with. Between the three of us we shared a poke plate (which is massive by the way and totally worth the $35) and some extra poke on the side. The plate is a great way to sample a variety of their poke and unique sides such as kimchi mussels and octopus. They had already sold out of several of their poke flavors so we just ordered one of everything that they had left with a separate order of shack special on the side. Of the ones we tried, the shack special stood out the most to me! There are a couple tables outside and the parking lot is super tight, so I'd recommend grabbing your poke and enjoying it at a beach nearby. If it wasn't raining, we would definitely do the same! This place is pretty popular so the line may seem intimidating, but they do their best to move the line along. One of the best poke bowls/plates I've had!