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Hawaiʻi Island · 334 spots
Best Plate Lunch
on Hawaiʻi Island
Two scoops rice, macaroni salad, and your choice of protein. The definitive Hawaii comfort meal.
These are the 334 plate lunch spots on Hawaiʻi Island locals actually rate, from old-school Hilo to the Kona coast. No chains, no resort strips, no tourist Yelp lists — ranked by residents with verified island IP.
Cafe 100
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Hawaiian Style Cafe
◆Waimea· Big Is.
Tex Drive In
◆Honokaa· Big Is.
Roberto'S Grill
◆Captain Cook· Big Is.
Kaaloa'S Super Js
◆Captain Cook· Big Is.
Gill'S
◆Kapaau· Big Is.
Kalama'S & The Yellow Feathered Friend Gallery
◆Captain Cook· Big Is.
South Side Shaka
◆Naalehu· Big Is.
Maxxwell'S Landing-Aloha
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Fifties Highway Fountain
◆Laupahoehoe· Big Is.
Mac Pie
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Breads Of Paradise
◆Honokaa· Big Is.
Café Ohia
◆Volcano· Big Is.
Pancho & Lefty'S Cantina & Restaurante
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Rainbow Falls Kitchen
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Tante'S Restaurant
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Ichiban Express
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Kawamoto Store,Llc
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Huli Sue'S Bbq & Grill
◆Kamuela· Big Is.
Ashley'S Sandwich & Chowder Shack
◆Kamuela· Big Is.
Merriman'S Restaurant
◆Kamuela· Big Is.
Rebel Kitchen
◆Kealakekua· Big Is.
Paolo'S Bistro
◆Pahoa· Big Is.
Full Moon Café
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Orchid Isle Café
◆Kealakekua· Big Is.
Mighty
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Peaberry & Galette
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
This Is It Hot Dogs
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Da Deli
◆Hawi· Big Is.
Yong'S Kal-Bi
◆Kamuela· Big Is.
Les' Menehune Kitchen
◆Hakalau· Big Is.
Club Korea & Bbq
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Big Island Candies, Inc.
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Ceviche Dave'S Inc.
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Nutty Guys Hawaii
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Big Jake'S Island Bbq & Catering
◆Honaunau· Big Is.
Teshima'S Restaurant
◆Kealakekua· Big Is.
Club Rainbow-Hilo
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Café Kona De Pele
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
La Bourgogne French Restaurant
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
What'S Shakin
◆Pepeekeo· Big Is.
Ratana'S
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Ayutthaya Restaurant
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Minnie'S 'Ohana Lim Style
◆Kapaau· Big Is.
Buddha Belly Baker
◆Pahoa· Big Is.
Hokulani'S Steak House
◆Keaau· Big Is.
Best Big Island
◆Pahoa· Big Is.
Avalux Café
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Maona
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Sunrise Restaurant And Lunch Shop
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Hilo Lunch Shop, Inc.
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Y'S Lunch Shop
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Anuenue Ice Cream
◆Kawaihae· Big Is.
Koreana Restaurant And Lounge
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Restaurant Hayama
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Earl'S Waimea
◆Kamuela· Big Is.
Pooki'S Cookie'S Llc
◆Pahoa· Big Is.
Big Island Delights, Inc.
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Noodle House
◆Waikoloa· Big Is.
Hamakua Sports Bar & Grill
◆Honokaa· Big Is.
Uncle Boy Bakes
◆Volcano· Big Is.
Wilson'S By The Bay
◆Hilo· Big Is.
El Mercadito Rincon Mexicano Llc
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Millie'S Deli & Snackshop
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Green Onion Cocktail Lounge
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Keei Café
◆Kealakekua· Big Is.
Ola'A Baking Company
◆Volcano· Big Is.
Kimagure
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Pescatore Restaurant
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Somsamai Style Restaurant
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Splasher'S Grill Ii
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Kaleo'S Bar & Grill
◆Pahoa· Big Is.
Jackie Rey'S Ohana Grill
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Island Barbeque Llc
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Big Island Grill
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Rainbow Falls Connection
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Big Island Ohana Café
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Kuakini Grill
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Kawaihae Sabroso Grill
◆Kawaihae· Big Is.
Kilauea Lodge, Ltd.
◆Volcano· Big Is.
Kiawe Kitchen, L.L.C.
◆Volcano· Big Is.
Don'S Grill
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Just Fabulouso
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Kamuela Deli (Kailua-Kona)
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Kings View Café
◆Hawi· Big Is.
Basik Acai Bar
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Asami'S Kitchen
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Mahina Café, Ho'Opomaika'I Ina Ohana, Incorporated Dba
◆Captain Cook· Big Is.
Seaside Restaurant, The
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Csc Café Llc
◆Kapaau· Big Is.
Pau
◆Kamuela· Big Is.
Boston Basil'S, Inc.
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Puka Puka Kitchen
◆Hilo· Big Is.
H & K Lunch Shop
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Kalapana Village Café
◆Pahoa· Big Is.
Aloha Luigi Hawaii
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Sam'S Hideaway
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Aloha Luigi
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Trattoria Toscana
◆Hilo· Big Is.
You Make The Roll
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Strawberry Patch, The
◆Kealakekua· Big Is.
Dragon Roll
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
J & J Diner
◆Keaau· Big Is.
Likeke'S
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Da Store Hawaiian Beaches
◆Pahoa· Big Is.
Abundant Life Natural Foods
◆Hilo· Big Is.
4 Seasons Foods
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Kokonutz Bar And Grill
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Kope Lani, Inc.
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Lava Tube Restaurant
◆Ocean View· Big Is.
Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Maxxwells Landing-Hilo-Café
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Island Lava Java
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Green Sand Café
◆Naalehu· Big Is.
Hana Hou Restaurant, Inc.
◆Naalehu· Big Is.
Huggo'S And Huggo' S On The Rocks
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Hilo Bay Café
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Shaka Restaurant
◆Naalehu· Big Is.
Kuhio Grille
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Quinn'S Restaurant
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Pine Tree Café, Tatsutani, Inc. Dba
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Keomany'S
◆Waikoloa· Big Is.
The Blind Spot Café
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Shivalik Indian Cuisine
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Volcano Garden Arts
◆Volcano· Big Is.
Luquin'S Mexican Restaurant, Inc.
◆Pahoa· Big Is.
Sakura Sakura
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Happi Yu
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Bamboo Restaurant And Gallery
◆Hawi· Big Is.
Korner Pocket Bar & Grill, The
◆Kealakekua· Big Is.
Holuakoa Café
◆Holualoa· Big Is.
Holuakoa Gardens Café
◆Holualoa· Big Is.
Hale Inu Sports Bar
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Kyoto Ya
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Mi Taqueria Potosina
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
La Potosina Mexican Food
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Soontaree'S Deli
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Yen'S Café
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Hawayann'S Café
◆Kapaau· Big Is.
Tram'S Llc
◆Hilo· Big Is.
New Saigon Vietnam - Restaurant
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Restaurant Miwa
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Gj'S Filipino Restaurant, Video & General Store
◆Kamuela· Big Is.
Royal Siam Restaurant
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Kava Kafe
◆Hawi· Big Is.
Pahoa Dog House, #151 Hyu
◆Pahoa· Big Is.
Kandi'S Drive Inn, Inc.
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Trini'S Mixed Plate & Catering By: Tante
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Ba-Le Kona
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Morning Dew Restaurant & Lounge
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Lemongrass
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Lilikoi Café
◆Kamuela· Big Is.
P.L.K. Bangkok House
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
100% Moxie
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Coconut Grill
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Ponds Hilo, Inc.
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Lee'S Chop Suey
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Village Inn Pizzeria & Night Club
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Harbor House
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Miyo'S Llc
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Kalas India Cuisine
◆Pahoa· Big Is.
Akmal Indian Cuisine
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Miriam'S
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Carol'S Café
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Kozmic Cones
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Red Water Café
◆Kamuela· Big Is.
Okolemaluna Tiki Lounge
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
The Hawi Baker
◆Hawi· Big Is.
Anna'S Lounge
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Los Habaneros
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Pete'S Belly Bustazs
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Kanaka Kava, Inc.
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Hilo Rice Noodle Soup
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Mi Ranchito
◆Hawi· Big Is.
Country Snack Shop
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Harrie'S Sumptuous Smackers, Inc.
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Hiro'S Place
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Sandy'S Drive Inn, Inc.
◆Kealakekua· Big Is.
Kona No.1 Chinese Bbq, Inc.
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Simply Natural
◆Honokaa· Big Is.
Blue Dragon
◆Kamuela· Big Is.
Café Pesto
◆Kawaihae· Big Is.
Eli'S Deli
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Ocean Front Kitchen
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Koji'S Bento Korner, Inc.
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Kelly Boy'S
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Kona Inn Restaurant
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Jimmy'S Drive Inn
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Hamakua Living A General Store
◆Honokaa· Big Is.
The Courtyard, Llc
◆Kapaau· Big Is.
Kenichi Pacific Inc
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Verna'S Iii Drive In Hilo
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Verna'S Too Drive In
◆Mountain View· Big Is.
Keneke'S Grill At Punalu'U
◆Punaluu· Big Is.
K'S Drive In
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Leung'S Chop Suey House
◆Hilo· Big Is.
El Maguey Mexican Restaurante
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Cham Cham Korean Bbq
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Surf Break Café
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Cham Cham Korean Bbq Hilo
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Sunflower Karaoke Bar & Grill
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Rainbow Café
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Restaurant Osaka
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Kilauea General Store
◆Volcano· Big Is.
Green Machine
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Seoul Station
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Kona Brewing Company, Llc
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Rapanui Island Café
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
The Oasis
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Kays Kitchen
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Jacaranda Inn, The
◆Kamuela· Big Is.
Pahoa Main St. Market Grinds
◆Pahoa· Big Is.
Bueno Burrito
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Mokuwai Piko Poi
◆Honokaa· Big Is.
Sommai C. Tanimoto
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Café Concerto
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Ai Open'A Espresso
◆Keaau· Big Is.
Alii Buzz
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Cronies
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Humpy'S Big Island Alehouse
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Kona Canoe Club
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Black Rock Café
◆Pahoa· Big Is.
Lilikoi Inn
◆Holualoa· Big Is.
Queen'S Deli
◆Waikoloa· Big Is.
Akmal
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Kow'S Restaurant
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Oceans Sports Bar And Grill
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Reuben'S Mexican Food
◆Hilo· Big Is.
7Th Sister Llc
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Sunlight Café
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Kalbi Express
◆Hilo· Big Is.
King Kamehameha'S Kona Beach Restaurant
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Sky Garden Restaurant At Imiloa
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Lotus Café
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Kaalaiki Lunch Shop
◆Naalehu· Big Is.
Zest
◆Hawi· Big Is.
One-Ton Chip Cookies
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Sumo Deli
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
The Isles Café, L.L.C.
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Kawaihae Kitchen
◆Kawaihae· Big Is.
Omik, Llc. Dba Cuz'Ns
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Blue Sky Cuisine And Island Thyme Gourmet
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Hawaii No. 1 Chinese Bbq Inc.
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Luke'S Place And The Tiki Lounge
◆Hawi· Big Is.
Waianuhea, Llc
◆Honokaa· Big Is.
Solimene'S
◆Kamuela· Big Is.
Puna Java
◆Pahoa· Big Is.
Puff City
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Kaiso Restaurant
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Manna Korean B-B-Q
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Hilo Hom Made Ice Cream Café
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Hilo Bay Sugar Shack
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Guy'S Grinds
◆Captain Cook· Big Is.
Figs Mixed Plate Llc
◆Kapaau· Big Is.
Emma'S Mexican Food Takeout
◆Keaau· Big Is.
Emma'S Mexican Food Take Out
◆Keaau· Big Is.
Lanky'S Pastries
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Panini'S And Bikini'S Of Kona, Llc
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
L&L Drive-Inn Hilo (mom-and-pop pre-chain)
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Ling'S Chop Suey House
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Bongo Ben'S Island Café
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Meriachis
◆Waikoloa· Big Is.
Le Magic Pan
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Sam Choy'S Kai Lanai
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Kona Town Tavern
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
A Bay Café
◆Waikoloa· Big Is.
Rosa'S Cantina & Sunset Grill
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
1 Plus 1 Café
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Koa Shop Kaffee
◆Mountain View· Big Is.
Nihon Restaurant
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Maxxwell'S Landing-Hawaiian
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Hilo Lemongrass
◆Keaau· Big Is.
Coqui'S Hideaway
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Lulu'S
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Uncle Billy'S Restaurant-Bar
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Encore By Kuhio Grille
◆Hilo· Big Is.
J & R'S Place
◆Kapaau· Big Is.
New Star Restaurant, Inc.
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Pinky'S 5 Eight
◆Papaikou· Big Is.
Luci'S Okazuya
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Jolene'S Kau Kau Korner
◆Honokaa· Big Is.
Paradise Grill
◆Kamuela· Big Is.
Karma Hi
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Aloha Local Bbq, Inc.
◆Kealakekua· Big Is.
Blazin Steaks Kona
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Blane'S Drive Inn
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Blane'S Drive Inn-Downtown
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Big Kahunas Steak House Llc
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Sushi & Bento Shiono Waikoloa
◆Waikoloa· Big Is.
Club Rose
◆Hilo· Big Is.
East Side Hilo Bar & Grill
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Freddy'S Restaurant And Drive-In
◆Hilo· Big Is.
New China Restaurant
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Cheng'S
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Paniolo Country Inn-Fs
◆Kamuela· Big Is.
Mi'S Italian Bistro, Dubidee Llc Dba
◆Kealakekua· Big Is.
Yum Yum Teriyaki
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Kope Kope Espresso Café
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Lighthouse Delicatessen
◆Hawi· Big Is.
Todd'S
◆Hilo· Big Is.
The Spoonfull Café
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Jays Cuisine
◆Hilo· Big Is.
South Peck Llc
◆Mountain View· Big Is.
Michelle'S Hale
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Ma'S Nic Nats Inc.
◆Kealakekua· Big Is.
Los Arcos Llc
◆Kamuela· Big Is.
Hilo Lanes Diner
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Starz Karaoke & Grill
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Mike'S Just Barbecuing
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Monstera
◆Kamuela· Big Is.
Only Us
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Hanei Okazuya
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Golden Room, Inc.
◆Hilo· Big Is.
U-Top-It
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Teru'S Ii Restaurant & Bar
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Sonny'S Place
◆Hawi· Big Is.
Pahoa Village Café
◆Pahoa· Big Is.
El Pachuco (James C. Gonzales Dba El Pachuco)
◆Ocean View· Big Is.
Plantation Kitchen
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Casa Manu Le'A
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Pohoiki Dog House, #188 Hyu
◆Pahoa· Big Is.
Cubby Hole, The
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Dosirak Lunch Box
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Daniel Thiebaut
◆Kamuela· Big Is.
C.C. Jon'S Snack-In' Shoppe
◆Honokaa· Big Is.
Canoes Bar & Grill
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Blazin Steaks
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Bistro Yokohama
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
Rainbow Moon
◆Volcano· Big Is.
Rolf'S House Of Sputniks
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Anthony'S
◆Waikoloa· Big Is.
Hilo Drive-Inn
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Wiki Wiki Kitchen
◆Hilo· Big Is.
Kimo'S Family Buffet
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
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