Ono Hawaiian Plates
Seward, Minneapolis
Restaurant in Minneapolis, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Ono Hawaiian Plates is the practical pick when Hawaiian food is the reason for dinner in Minneapolis. It is better suited to a casual, focused meal than a high-ceremony occasion, it makes the most sense for repeat diners who already know they want the cuisine rather than a wide, all-purpose menu.
About Ono Hawaiian Plates
In Minneapolis, Ono Hawaiian Plates is a direct choice when the craving is specifically for Hawaiian food. The most grounded way to think about it is simple: choose it for its Hawaiian cuisine and casual dress code, rather than for details about menu breadth, service style, or occasion formality.
Choose it when Hawaiian food is the decision, not just dinner nearby
The case for visiting is direct: Ono Hawaiian Plates serves Hawaiian food in Minneapolis. That makes it a useful option when the group already knows the cuisine it wants. It is not necessary to frame the decision around awards, chef stories, room details, or a particular service format.
Plan around the hours: Monday through Saturday from 11:30 AM to 8 PM, Sunday from 11:30 AM to 6 PM. The dress code is casual, so the venue is easiest to consider for a relaxed meal where Hawaiian cuisine is the main priority.
Regulars should use it for repeat cravings, not range
For someone who has been once, the cleanest reason to return is the same one that supports a first visit: the restaurant is a Hawaiian option in Minneapolis. If everyone is aligned on that, Ono Hawaiian Plates is the direct pick. If the group is still deciding among cuisines, compare it with other Minneapolis dining options before committing.
Use Our full Minneapolis restaurants guide when the choice is still open. If the night is about a specific Minneapolis staple, compare it against Matt's Bar and Grill. If the group wants a different kind of casual meal, Town Talk Diner & Gastropub or Day Block Brewery & Restaurant may be worth considering. But when the ask is Hawaiian food in Minneapolis, Ono Hawaiian Plates is the more direct call.
Planning details
- Location
- 2015 E 24th St, Minneapolis, MN 55404
- Website
- onohawaiianplates.com
- Phone
- (612) 249-9382
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Ono Hawaiian Plates presents a straightforward, unpretentious expression of Hawaiʻi’s plate-lunch tradition in Minneapolis. The kitchen leans into comfort rather than refinement: two scoops of rice, a scoop of macaroni salad and a generous protein form the backbone of each meal. The voice of the place is working‑person honest — familiar, filling and quietly rooted in a cultural mash-up of flavors brought together by plantation-era labor migrations. It reads as a neighborhood anchor more than a destination tasting experience, appealing to diners who value authenticity and generous portions over culinary pretension.
Best For
This is a spot made for midday hunger and casual visits. The write-up centers the restaurant squarely in the plate‑lunch tradition, which is built for straightforward midday eating: satisfying portions, bold familiar flavors and quick service rhythms. It suits solo diners seeking a quick, hearty meal, neighborhood regulars stopping in on a lunch break and groups looking for low‑fuss comfort food. Signature items like Kalua Pork Loco Moco, Hawaiian BBQ Chicken and Garlic Shrimp underline that Ono is about hearty, comforting dishes rather than formality.
Ordering Tips
Order with the plate format in mind: the classic composition pairs two scoops of rice and macaroni salad with your choice of protein. Focus on the highlighted items — Kalua Pork Loco Moco, Hawaiian BBQ Chicken, Garlic Shrimp Mixed Plate and Chicken Katsu — to get a clear sense of the menu’s strengths. Expect generous, filling portions rooted in the working‑person lunch tradition, so come hungry. The description’s comparison to Hawaiian lunch counters suggests straightforward, no‑frills plating and a menu built around familiar, robust flavors rather than elaborate preparations.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual and welcoming with friendly service and generous portions of comfort food.
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Vibe
Best For
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Kalua Pork Loco Moco
- Hawaiian BBQ Chicken
- Garlic Shrimp Mixed Plate
- Chicken Katsu
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If the group is split on Hawaiian food, choose Town Talk Diner & Gastropub for broader comfort-food range or Day Block Brewery & Restaurant when drinks and a more social meal matter. If the goal is a Minneapolis staple rather than cuisine specificity, Matt's Bar and Grill is the cleaner alternative.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Minneapolis
Gandhi Mahal Restaurant is the better choice when the group wants a more conventional sit-down Indian meal, while Ono Hawaiian Plates is the sharper pick when cuisine specificity matters. Neither comparison is about luxury; the decision is about appetite. Choose Hawaiian here when the plate format is the draw, Gandhi Mahal when the table needs a broader shared-meal rhythm.
Town Talk Diner & Gastropub and Day Block Brewery & Restaurant are safer for mixed groups because their formats are broader and more familiar. They are better fits for diners who want drinks, a longer hang, or a menu that can absorb different cravings. Ono Hawaiian Plates is better when the group is already aligned and wants Hawaiian food without a more built-out restaurant night.
Taco Cat and Matt's Bar and Grill sit closer to the casual-craving category. Matt's is the Minneapolis-staple choice, Taco Cat is the taco lane, Ono Hawaiian Plates is the narrower, more cuisine-specific alternative. For ease and low ceremony, all three make sense; for Hawaiian food, this is the direct pick.
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Compare Ono Hawaiian Plates
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ono Hawaiian Plates | Minneapolis | Hawaiian | No published awards |
| Gandhi Mahal Restaurant | Minneapolis | ; | No published awards |
| Town Talk Diner & Gastropub | Minneapolis | ; | No published awards |
| Taco Cat | Minneapolis | ; | No published awards |
| Matt's Bar and Grill | Minneapolis | ; | No published awards |
| Day Block Brewery & Restaurant | Minneapolis | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Ono Hawaiian Plates?
Bar seating details are not available. Ono Hawaiian Plates is in Minneapolis, serves Hawaiian cuisine, has a casual dress code. Check directly with the restaurant for current seating details before you go.
What should a first-timer know about Ono Hawaiian Plates?
Start here if Hawaiian food is what you want, because the cuisine is Hawaiian. Ono Hawaiian Plates is open Monday through Saturday from 11:30 AM to 8 PM, Sunday from 11:30 AM to 6 PM. The dress code is casual.
What should I order at Ono Hawaiian Plates?
Specific dishes are not detailed here, so the safest guidance is to use the restaurant's current menu when you arrive or check directly with Ono Hawaiian Plates before visiting. The grounded reason to choose it is that it serves Hawaiian food in Minneapolis.
What are alternatives to Ono Hawaiian Plates in Minneapolis?
For a different kind of casual meal, Matt's Bar and Grill or Taco Cat may be worth comparing; for broader sit-down dining, Town Talk Diner & Gastropub or Day Block Brewery & Restaurant are other options to consider. Gandhi Mahal Restaurant is another alternative if the group wants something other than Hawaiian food. Pick Ono Hawaiian Plates when Hawaiian cuisine is the point.
Is Ono Hawaiian Plates good for a special occasion?
Ono Hawaiian Plates has a casual dress code, so it is best considered for a relaxed meal rather than one that requires formal dining. Its hours are 11:30 AM to 8 PM Monday through Saturday and 11:30 AM to 6 PM on Sunday.
