Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Mānoa Chocolate, 3660 On The Rise and Hideout, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry plant-based-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 44 affordable dining experiences
Discover affordable restaurants in Honolulu with plant based options. Budget-friendly plant based dining.
Honolulu's Affordable Plant Based Destinations
Honolulu offers a vibrant selection of affordable plant-based dining options that prove eating green in the islands can be both delicious and budget-friendly. This curated collection spans a diverse range of global flavors, featuring everything from refined French pastries at Patisserie La Palme D'Or and Italian treats at Via Gelato to hearty American classics and savory Japanese staples like those found at Musubi Cafe Iyasume. Whether you are craving Filipino favorites from UBAE or exploring plant-forward seafood-inspired dishes, these local gems provide an accessible way to experience the best of the city's culinary scene.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Plant Based Restaurants in Honolulu | Affordable & Plant Based
- Mānoa Chocolate · rated 5/5: 12 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- 3660 On The Rise · rated 5/5: 11 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Hideout · rated 5/5: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Murphy's Bar and Grill · rated 5/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Patisserie La Palme D'Or · rated 5/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Kūhiō Avenue Food Hall · rated 4/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Fujiya Hawai'i · rated 4/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Crackin' Kitchen · rated 4/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- natuRe waikiki · rated 4/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Yama's Fish Market · rated 4/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Musubi Cafe Iyasume · rated 4/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Heart Moon · rated 4/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Up Roll Café Honolulu: 21 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Miro Kaimuki: 18 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Rainbow's Drive Inn: 13 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Holey Grail: 12 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Dean & Deluca: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Dotted Line: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Artizen by MW: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Kozo Sushi: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Thai Issan Cuisine II: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Big City Diner: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- O'Kims: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
- Eggs n' Things: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Berini: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- MW Restaurant: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Hau Tree Lanai: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Koa Pancake House: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Pig and the Lady: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Vietnamese.
- Island Vintage Coffee: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
