What is the best plate lunch on Kauaʻi?

The top-rated plate lunch spots on Kauaʻi according to local residents include Pono Market, Koloa Fish Market, Mark's Place. Da Plate Lunch Index ranks only independent, non-chain restaurants using verified island ratings.

How many plate lunch restaurants are on Kauaʻi?

Da Plate Lunch Index has 131 curated plate lunch spots on Kauaʻi. Only mom-and-pop, independently-owned restaurants are listed — no chains.

Vol. 1 · No. 1Honolulu, Hawaiʻi · Mauka of KalakauaEst. 2026

E komo mai —

Da Plate
Lunch Index

ranked by locals — not Yelp tourists

Four islands · Mom & pop only · Photos required

Kauaʻi · 131 spots

Best Plate Lunch
on Kauaʻi

Q: Where can I find plate lunch on Kauaʻi?

Plate Lunch on Kauaʻi can be found in Kapaʻa, Lihuʻe, and the west-shore lunch counters. Two scoops rice, macaroni salad, and your choice of protein. The definitive Hawaii comfort meal. Da Plate Lunch Index lists 131 curated spots.

Two scoops rice, macaroni salad, and your choice of protein. The definitive Hawaii comfort meal.

These are the 131 plate lunch spots on Kauaʻi locals actually rate, in Kapaʻa, Lihuʻe, and the west-shore lunch counters. No chains, no resort strips, no tourist Yelp lists — ranked by residents with verified island IP.

🏆 The statewide ranking — Best Plate Lunch in Hawaiʻi

Plate Lunch Picks

4.7localClassic

Pono Market

◆Kapaa· Kauaʻi

pokeplate lunchmusubi

4.6localClassic

Koloa Fish Market

◆Koloa· Kauaʻi

pokeplate lunchahi

4.6localClassic

Mark's Place

◆Lihue· Kauaʻi

plate lunchloco mocochicken

4.4localClassic

Tip Top Cafe

◆Lihue· Kauaʻi

loco mocoplate lunchoxtail

4.8local

Mema Cuisine

◆Kapaa· Kauaʻi

Pono Market

Koloa Fish Market

Mark's Place

Tip Top Cafe

Mema Cuisine

Higashi'S Inc.

Kauai Kombucha

Pink'S Creamery Llc

Eastside, The

Yumi'S Restaurant

Hukilau Lanai

Hanalei Wake-Up Café

Waioli Café, The

Kountry Kitchen

Crispy'S

Taste Of Paradise, A

Kauai Pasta Lihue

Smiley'S Local Grinds

Java Kai Hanalei

Lodge At Kokee

Pupu'S Etc.

Da Imu Hut Café, Inc.

Richie'S

Bobbies

Harley'S Tropical Barbecue

Art Café Hemingway

Da Crack Mexican Grinds

Java Kai - Kapaa

Rob'S Good Times Grill

Tutus Soup Hale

Wailua Marina Restaurant, Inc.

Bar Acuda

Monico'S Taqueria Llc

Nawiliwili Tavern

Waipouli Deli & Restaurant

Aloha-N-Paradise

Kj'S Ii

Ilocandia Restaurant & Variety Store

Keoki'S

Kalapaki Beach Hut

Pizzetta

Beach House Restaurant

Aaron'S Kitchen

Puka Dog Hawaiian Style Hot Dogs

Papaya'S Natural Foods And Café

Coconut Cup Llc

Tahiti Nui Restaurant & Bar

Kalypso Island Bar & Grill

Kalaheo Steak & Ribs

Hanalei Bread Company

Aloha Aina Juice Cafe

Lighthouse Bistro

Kahanu Bar & Grill, The

Pau Hana Bar & Grill, Inc.

Mermaids Café Inc.

Ono Family Restaurant

Verde Restaurant Llc

Restaurant Kiibo

Sueoka Snack Shop

Jj Ohana

Brennecke'S Beach Broiler

Pineapple Hut

Postcards Café Inc.

Chicken In A Barrel Bbq

Korean Bar-B-Q Restaurant

Dani'S Restaurant

Tahina'S Tasty Treats

Big Wave Dave'S

Shipwreck'S Subs & Ice Cream

Sone'S Deli & Catering, Ltd.

Hanalei Café

Olympic Café

Koloa Deli

Bull Shed, The

Garden Island Barbecue

Daylight Donuts

Federico'S Fresh Mex Cuisine

Aloha Juice Bar Too!

Hanalima Baking

Deli & Bread Connection