What is the best plate lunch on Maui?

The top-rated plate lunch spots on Maui according to local residents include Tasty Crust, Da Kitchen, Aloha Mixed Plate. 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. I · No. 33Honolulu, Hawaiʻi · Mauka of KalākauaTuesday, August 11, 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

Da Kitchen

◆Kahului· Maui

plate lunchkalua porklau lau

4.5localClassic

Aloha Mixed Plate

◆Lahaina· Maui

plate lunchkalua porkloco moco

4.8local

Duck Farm

◆Makawao· Maui

Tasty Crust

Da Kitchen

Aloha Mixed Plate

Duck Farm

Blue Hawaiian Ice Creams

Lahaina Grill

Bruddah Ed'S

808 Deli

Leoda'S Kitchen & Pie Shop

Café Kula

Lanai City Grille

Ocean Grill Restaurant

Waikapu On 30

Kawilani'S Hawaiian Ice Cakes

Ichiban Okazuya Hawaii

Kusina Oriental - Lahaina

Pita Paradise Restaurant Mediterranean Bistro

Old Wailuku Inn

Cuatro

Café Kula Green

Northshore Café

Stella'S Café

Tin Roof Maui

Paia Fish Market

Gazebo

Kusina Oriental - Kahului

Mala Ocean Tavern

Mana`E Goods & Grindz - Food Counter

Ono Surf Bar & Grill

Tutu'S

Haliimaile General Store

Honolua Store

Poi By The Pound

Curbside Café Inc.

Maui Cheesecake Company

Oyako Tei

Baked On Maui

Canoes Lanai Inc.

Pita Paradise

Four Sisters Kitchen

My Office

Liza'S Snack Shop

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

Fresh Mint

Keanae Landing Fruit Stand

Main Squeeze

Restaurant Matsu

Planet Juice

Fruits Of Paradise Café

Kihei Caffe

Kaanapali Mixed Plate

Maui Mixed Plate - Maui Mall

N & C Grindz

Kimo'S Restaurant

Cool Cat Café

Café Mambo

Halfway To Hana

Bistro Molokini

Café Des Amis

Tiffany'S Bar & Grill

Isana Restaurant

Colleen'S

Pacific'O Restaurant

Cupie'S/Bento'S & Banquets By Bernard

Fiesta Time Wailuku

Honokowai Okazuya & Deli

Diamonds Ice Bar & Grill

Fiesta Time Paia

Brigit & Bernard'S Garden Café

Hana Bay Juice Company

Veg-Out

Hot Dog Stand, The

Makawao Steak House

Uncle Harry'S

Aunty Ruby'S Café

Ba-Le Sandwich & Plate Lunch

Ba-Le Sandwich (Maui Marketplace)

Bangkok Cuisine

Bamboo Fresh

Hula Shores Restaurant