Mama'S Fish House
Paia
- fish
- seafood
LOCAL 4.8/ALL 4.8
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Vol. 1 · No. 1Honolulu, Hawaiʻi · Mauka of KalakauaEst. 2026
E komo mai —
ranked by locals — not Yelp tourists
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Neighborhood Guide · Maui
Best of Paia
15 curated joints in Paia — ranked by locals, no chains.
15 joints · zero chains
Paia has 15 curated local spots on Maui — plate lunch and more, ranked by locals who eat here every week, not tourists passing through. No chains, no resort markups, no Yelp-tourist inflation.
Da Picks — Paia
Paia Fish Market
Paia
- poke
- plate lunch
- ahi
- fish
- mahi
- ono
- seafood
LOCAL 4.6/ALL 4.6
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Fresh Mint
Paia
- plate lunch
LOCAL 4.5/ALL 5.0
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Café Mambo
Paia
- plate lunch
LOCAL 4.5/ALL 4.5
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Café Des Amis
Paia
- plate lunch
LOCAL 4.5/ALL 4.5
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Fiesta Time Paia
Paia
- plate lunch
LOCAL 4.5/ALL 4.6
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Hana Bay Juice Company
Paia
- plate lunch
LOCAL 4.5/ALL 4.6
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Paia Bay Café
Paia
- plate lunch
LOCAL 4.4/ALL 4.4
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Haz Beanz Coffee House
Paia
- coffee
LOCAL 4.4/ALL 4.4
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Paia Bay Coffee
Paia
- coffee
LOCAL 4.4/ALL 4.4
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Maui Milagros Food Company
Paia
- plate lunch
LOCAL 4.3/ALL 4.3
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Paia Inn Café
Paia
- plate lunch
LOCAL 4.2/ALL 4.3
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Charley'S Restaurant & Saloon
Paia
- plate lunch
LOCAL 4.2/ALL 4.2
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Moana Bakery & Café
Paia
- pastry
LOCAL 4.1/ALL 4.6
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Anthony'S Coffee Company
Paia
- coffee
LOCAL 0.0/ALL 0.0
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What to Order in Paia
Best Plate Lunch in Paia
all HI →- 1Paia Fish Market4.6
- 2Fresh Mint4.5
- 3Café Mambo4.5
- 4Café Des Amis4.5
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