Dining options are definitely limited in Hana. If you are just coming for the day, you will be able to find something to fill your belly, but it may not be the yummiest food you’ve ever had. I will try to give you the better options for the buck that I’ve found during my three-month stay. But FOR SURE if you are staying a while in Hana, try to stay somewhere that has kitchen facilities and then stock up on groceries in Kahului before driving to Hana. There are two small grocery stores in Hana, but both have a limited selection and much higher prices than on the other side of the island.

Hotel Hana-Maui: The Hotel Hana-Maui is supposed to have very good food, but I have not tried it because of the prices. Dinner entrées are $25 and up, and the buffet on Thursdays and Sundays is $37 per person. I think that breakfasts and lunches are more reasonably priced.

Hana Ranch Restaurant: I haven’t been impressed with the food at Hana Ranch Restaurant, although they do serve a pretty good pizza on Wednesday nights. Price is $15 for a three-topping pizza that should serve two.

Hana Ranch Lunch Counter: I have eaten many meals at the lunch counter due to its convenient location, relatively cheap prices, and fast service. I would classify the quality in the fast-food category, so I think you can imagine. Hamburgers are $5, or $6 with fries. There are other sandwiches and usually a local meat/rice plate. I really liked the chicken caesar salad. The garden salad is a super bargain at $4 for a huge salad of greens, shredded carrot, red pepper rings, black olives, cherry tomatoes, shredded purple cabbage, and cucumber slices. During the weekdays especially, the cook is especially generous with the non-lettuce vegetables.

Hana Ranch Store – This is a grocery store, so of course it has the usual grocery items. In addition, there are sometimes prepared salads in the cooler: poke (raw fish salad) and seaweed salad (my favorite, unfortunately only available about once per week). On Fridays you can get sushi rolls by the cashier counter. And, last and definitely least, you can get chili and rice or a chili dog at the cashier counter for $2. This is the cheapest option in town, which is why you will see all the local folks eating it. Think Hormel-out-of-the-can chili served over white rice, or a hot dog with the same chili. At least it’s filling. Sometimes there is a decent BBQ pork and rice plate for $6 – look for the meat roasting on the rotisserie.

Hasegawa General Store – Hasegawa’s has a smaller grocery selection.

Tutus – Tutus is another fast-food hamburger counter located at Hana Bay. The view is definitely better at Tutus than at the other eating establishments. The food is average but fairly cheap. The one shining star is the Taro Burger – yummy!