What is the best plate lunch on Maui?

The top-rated plate lunch spots on Maui according to local residents include Tasty Crust, Aloha Mixed Plate, Da Kitchen. Da Plate Lunch Index ranks only independent, non-chain restaurants using verified island ratings.

Where can I find plate lunch on Maui?

Plate Lunch on Maui can be found mostly in Wailuku, Kahului, and upcountry Kula — not the resort strips. Two scoops rice, macaroni salad, and your choice of protein. The definitive Hawaii comfort meal. Da Plate Lunch Index lists 286 curated spots.

How many plate lunch restaurants are on Maui?

Da Plate Lunch Index has 286 curated plate lunch spots on Maui. 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

Maui · 286 spots

Best Plate Lunch
on Maui

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

These are the 286 plate lunch spots on Maui locals actually rate, mostly in Wailuku, Kahului, and upcountry Kula — not the resort strips. 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

Tasty Crust

◆Wailuku· Maui

plate lunchloco mocopancake

4.5localClassic

Aloha Mixed Plate

◆Lahaina· Maui

plate lunchkalua porkloco moco

4.5localClassic

Da Kitchen

◆Kahului· Maui

plate lunchkalua porklau lau

4.8local

Blue Hawaiian Ice Creams

◆Kihei· Maui

Tasty Crust

Aloha Mixed Plate

Da Kitchen

Blue Hawaiian Ice Creams

Duck Farm

Lahaina Grill

808 Deli

Bruddah Ed'S

Leoda'S Kitchen & Pie Shop

Café Kula

Lanai City Grille

Ocean Grill Restaurant

Waikapu On 30

Kawilani'S Hawaiian Ice Cakes

Ichiban Okazuya Hawaii

Pita Paradise Restaurant Mediterranean Bistro

Kusina Oriental - Lahaina

Old Wailuku Inn

Cuatro

Café Kula Green

Northshore Café

Gazebo

Mana`E Goods & Grindz - Food Counter

Stella'S Café

Paia Fish Market

Tin Roof Maui

Kusina Oriental - Kahului

Mala Ocean Tavern

Ono Surf Bar & Grill

Haliimaile General Store

Tutu'S

Honolua Store

Baked On Maui

Curbside Café Inc.

Poi By The Pound

Oyako Tei

Maui Cheesecake Company

Pita Paradise

Canoes Lanai Inc.

Four Sisters Kitchen

Rosie'S Lunch To You & Catering Too! / Kelly'S Mini Mart

Liza'S Snack Shop

My Office

Fresh Mint

Keanae Landing Fruit Stand

Restaurant Matsu

Planet Juice

Main Squeeze

Kihei Caffe

Fruits Of Paradise Café

Kimo'S Restaurant

Maui Mixed Plate - Maui Mall

N & C Grindz

Cool Cat Café

Kaanapali Mixed Plate

Bistro Molokini

Café Mambo

Isana Restaurant

Tiffany'S Bar & Grill

Colleen'S

Halfway To Hana

Café Des Amis

Cupie'S/Bento'S & Banquets By Bernard

Pacific'O Restaurant

Fiesta Time Paia

Diamonds Ice Bar & Grill

Honokowai Okazuya & Deli

Fiesta Time Wailuku

Brigit & Bernard'S Garden Café

Veg-Out

Hana Bay Juice Company

Hot Dog Stand, The

Makawao Steak House

Ba-Le Sandwich & Plate Lunch

Uncle Harry'S

Aunty Ruby'S Café

Ba-Le Sandwich (Maui Marketplace)

Bangkok Cuisine

Bamboo Fresh

Hula Grill