Maui Restaurants

What's a Plate Lunch?

It's a local necessity! A Hawaii classic of excess calories, carbs, and tastiness. Your traditional plate lunch consists of two scoops of rice, one scoop of macaroni salad, and at least one meat dish -- beef teriyaki? pork cutlet? hamburger pattie and gravy? breaded mahi? You choose -- there are lots of options. Some restaurants will let you substitute a green salad for the macaroni. Others might include a few extra side dishes. Most places will serve your meal on a plate if you are going to eat-in, but if you ask for take-out you can get your meal-to-go in a styrofoam box with fork or chopsticks (your choice) -- perfect for taking to the beach or park so you can dine in the open. A plate lunch works perfectly well for dinner too -- think of it as Hawaii comfort food.

Maui Take Out

Open seven days a week! Monday to Friday: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Dine-In 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM) Saturday & Sunday: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Updated 7/1/07...Have not been back in a while? Check us out again with our new look, new beverage items and expanded hours. We offer new all-fruit smoothies and blended frost-teas, an expanded selection of espresso drinks and drip coffees, and always fresh sandwiches, salads, pastries, and delectable breakfast menu items.

4 Reviews

"On our way to Hana, we tried this place for brunch. Really good food here. I was surprised for such a little out of the..."

By LaMarr

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Serving up grilled island fish, steak, chicken, and vegetarian selections with prices at $8.50 and below. Dine-in or take-out available. Located in the Kamaole Beach Center in Kihei. Breakfast from 9am to 11:30am, Lunch and Dinner from 9am to 9pm. Also located in the Napili Plaza, Lahaina Square, and the Queen Kaahumanu Shopping Center in Kahului.

5 Reviews

"We’ve been to paradise, “Maui” countless times. Like most, we come for the sun, fun, and of course great food. We..."

By CoolBreeze

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For healthy choices or the vegetarian lifestyle, Down to Earth is the way to dine. As well as a dine-in / take-out buffet, you can find groceries and a fresh deli here. Located in Central Maui and Upcountry Maui.

1 Review

"I eat at Down to Earth frequently. I love their mock chicken tofu and their teriyaki chicken tofu stuff. It's all pretty..."

By Surfer


  • Pearl's Korean BBQ
  • 275 Kaahumanu Ave in the Queen Kaahumanu Shopping Center
  • Kahului, HI 96732
  • (808) 877-0788

Pearl's Korean BBQ is the ideal place for an affordable, yet tasty Korean plate lunch. It is located in Central Maui at the Queen Kaahumanu Shopping Center food court.

2 Reviews

"I agree, the food is good. Bacteria is always growing though. I know for a fact that when you bring out fresh made foods..."

By TangNingRou

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Located in Central Maui at the Maui Marketplace Food Court, Ba-le's is the ideal place for quick and affordable Vietnamese food. Also located in West Maui at the Lahaina Cannery Mall and South Maui.

1 Review

"Bale' looks like a chain, but whatever...they have the killer lemongrass chicken sandwich...I also had taro flavored tapioca...which..."

By Jeremy and Jenny


Looking for fast Chinese food? This is the right place for you. Many varieties of flavorful chinese food to go. Located in Central Maui at the Queen Kaahumanu Shopping Center food court and South Maui. Also keep an eye out for the soon to be Panda Express in Central Maui next to Walmart!

2 Reviews

"Panda Express tastes just the same as it does in DC and Orange County. I guess that's what you expect from a Chain. Pretty..."

By Surfer

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