UncategorizedLunch is a funny meal. Some days you want something fresh and light that won’t send you to sleep at your desk. Other days, especially after a morning in the water, only something big and satisfying will do. At Palmy’s, the lunch menu starts at 11am and runs until close, and it’s built to cover both moods and everything in between.
So rather than walking you through the menu line by line, here’s how to choose based on how hungry you actually are.
When you want light and bright
The Aloha Chop is the salad people come back for. It’s made with cabbage, bibb lettuce, avocado, Maui-onion pico, edamame and a crunchy sesame rice cracker, all tossed in a zingy yuzu vinaigrette. It’s fresh and citrusy, with enough texture that it never feels like a “sad desk salad.”
If you prefer the classics, Palmy’s Caesar keeps things simple with bibb lettuce, parmesan, fresh herbs and a satisfying sourdough crunch. Either one can be topped with chicken, salmon, ahi, marinated tofu or steak if you’d like to make it a more substantial meal.
When you want a proper bowl
Palmy’s bowls are where the coastal side of the kitchen really shines. The Teriyaki Bowl is built on furikake rice with broccolini, avocado, red cabbage and shredded carrots, finished with a gluten-free teriyaki sauce. It’s colourful, savory and comforting without being heavy.
The Coastal Bowl takes a different direction, with quinoa, garlic, shallot, cherry tomatoes and black beans, topped with Maui pico, fresh herbs and yuzu vinaigrette. A spoonful of chili crisp gives it a gentle kick. For seafood lovers, the Catch of the Day pairs fresh fish with Maui onion-pico, avocado, black beans, seasoned rice, Palmy’s sauce and herb oil. And if you’d like to build your own, the poke bowl lets you choose two pokes and pairs them with furikake rice, sunomono salad, tempura flakes, eel sauce and spicy mayo.
When you’re properly hungry
Some lunches call for a handheld. The 5-0 Smash Burger stacks two hula-rub smash patties on a King’s sweet bun with cheddar, avocado crema, pickled onion and lettuce, served with furikake fries. The Island Club, with seared spam, tomato, avocado and sea bean pesto, is a nod to Hawaiian lunch counters.
Other favourites include the crispy Chicken Tenders & Fries, the carne asada Maui Burrito and the Da Kine Poke Burrito. Fish N Chips, with tempura-battered fish and herb wasabi tartar, rounds out the list for anyone who wants a true beach-town classic.
Eating gluten-free or plant-based?
Palmy’s menu is designed to work for lots of different diets without turning into “health food.” The Teriyaki Bowl is made with gluten-free teriyaki, and many other dishes can be adjusted to be gluten-free on request.
For a plant-based lunch, the Coastal Bowl with marinated tofu is a great place to start, since it’s built from plant ingredients as listed. If you’re strictly vegan, it’s always worth confirming with the team when you order, and they’ll happily walk you through your options.
Quick answers
When is lunch served at Palmy’s?
Lunch starts at 11am and runs until close at 8pm, every day. That means a late lunch at 4pm is completely normal here.
Can I add protein to a salad or bowl?
Yes. You can add chicken, salmon, ahi, marinated tofu or steak to any salad or bowl. Just choose your add-on when you order.
Can I order lunch for pickup?
Definitely. Order online, pay ahead, and collect your lunch from the counter when it’s ready.
Hungry yet? Browse the lunch menu or order ahead for pickup.