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. I · No. 29Honolulu, Hawaiʻi · Mauka of KalākauaMonday, July 13, 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

Eastside, The

Pink'S Creamery Llc

Yumi'S Restaurant

Hukilau Lanai

Waioli Café, The

Hanalei Wake-Up Café

Kountry Kitchen

Crispy'S

Taste Of Paradise, A

Smiley'S Local Grinds

Kauai Pasta Lihue

Lodge At Kokee

Da Imu Hut Café, Inc.

Java Kai Hanalei

Pupu'S Etc.

Richie'S

Bobbies

Harley'S Tropical Barbecue

Art Café Hemingway

Da Crack Mexican Grinds

Rob'S Good Times Grill

Java Kai - Kapaa

Tutus Soup Hale

Wailua Marina Restaurant, Inc.

Bar Acuda

Monico'S Taqueria Llc

Nawiliwili Tavern

Aloha-N-Paradise

Keoki'S

Pizzetta

Kalapaki Beach Hut

Waipouli Deli & Restaurant

Ilocandia Restaurant & Variety Store

Kj'S Ii

Puka Dog Hawaiian Style Hot Dogs

Beach House Restaurant

Aaron'S Kitchen

Kalypso Island Bar & Grill

Tahiti Nui Restaurant & Bar

Papaya'S Natural Foods And Café

Coconut Cup Llc

Aloha Aina Juice Cafe

Kalaheo Steak & Ribs

Hanalei Bread Company

Lighthouse Bistro

Kahanu Bar & Grill, The

Pau Hana Bar & Grill, Inc.

Ono Family Restaurant

Mermaids Café Inc.

Verde Restaurant Llc

Restaurant Kiibo

Jj Ohana

Sueoka Snack Shop

Pineapple Hut

Brennecke'S Beach Broiler

Chicken In A Barrel Bbq

Korean Bar-B-Q Restaurant

Postcards Café Inc.

Tahina'S Tasty Treats

Dani'S Restaurant

Big Wave Dave'S

Shipwreck'S Subs & Ice Cream

Sone'S Deli & Catering, Ltd.

Hanalei Café

Koloa Deli

Olympic Café

Garden Island Barbecue

Bull Shed, The

Federico'S Fresh Mex Cuisine

Daylight Donuts

Deli & Bread Connection

Hanalima Baking

Aloha Juice Bar Too!