Born from the Ocean

Makai — Hawaiian for "toward the sea" — was born out of a simple belief: that incredible food doesn't have to be complicated, but it does have to be real. Real ingredients. Real technique. Real aloha.

We started with a dream of bringing authentic Hawaiian poke and musubi to the Southeast — food that tastes like the islands, served by people who genuinely care about what's in your bowl.

No frozen fish. No mystery sauces. No cutting corners. Just fresh, chef-driven food that honors the tradition it comes from.

Our Values

Ocean First — We source only sustainable, responsibly harvested seafood. Fresh & Local — Produce from regional farms. Community Roots — Building a gathering place for Jacksonville. Aloha Spirit — Every bowl is made with genuine warmth.