Great drinks great food and great service. I can't eat gluten and my friendly server was very attentive to my dietary restrictions. The food was delish and the drinks were strong. Everything tasted fresh. Loved the potatos, squash, and brushless sprouts. Those were my standouts. I would have liked more gluten free desert options but that is just nit picking and doesn't take away from the menu.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Luis Valente
We had a great time at this restaurant. Every dish was carefully prepared and full of flavor. Our waiter provided lots of suggestions for both food and wine and they were excellent. The Manhattan Sea Scallops were divine! We also enjoyed three different starters (clams, Ahi tuna tartare and calamari) and three different desserts. The wine, an Albariño from SLO, was also very nice. I strongly recommend this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kelly K
Best restaurant my husband and I have been to… the fish is high quality, crab cakes were so delicious and the main course was so flavorful and every spoon full was exquisite. I ordered the mushroom gnocchi and my husband had the local butterfish. We have never had fish before that melted in our mouth, it was complex and all the flavors and textures completed each other perfectly. Service was friendly and attentive. We loved just being in the ambiance and felt very relaxed and we will be back for sure!!! Do not miss out on this experience. And order the apple crisp, don’t think twice.
Beautiful restaurant, from the people to the food to the decor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark Haile
Small portions, weird combinations to create thier dishes, prices are high and very loud!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Tatiana Borzova
Unfortunately, my experience was quite average, especially given that this was a birthday celebration. While a complimentary gesture from the chef would have been appreciated, it wasn’t provided. More concerning was the service — our order was mixed up several times, and we were repeatedly served the wrong dishes.
The restaurant is also quite overpriced for what it offers. The mocktails were disappointing and not worth the price, so we ended up replacing them. Another drawback was our table placement: we were seated right next to the kitchen, with constant waiter traffic, which made it difficult to relax or enjoy the restaurant’s ambience.
The biggest issue for me, however, was being served food on cracked dishes. For a restaurant positioning itself as reputable, this is unacceptable and detracts significantly from the overall experience. Additionally, an automatic 18% gratuity is added for groups of 6+, which in this case felt unjustified given the level of service we received. Based on this visit, I genuinely don’t understand the consistently high ratings.
Cheri
The food was delicious and well prepared. The service was good. My only complaint was the noise was so high it made it difficult to talk and relax during the meal. The prices were extremely high and if you wanted bread it was an additional $10. The hostess said the next time we come to ask for the quiet section right by the open kitchen, where you'll just hear the clanging of pots and the busy chefs.
Elise
All the entrees we ordered was simply delicious. The Butterfish is “the Bomb”. It's no wonder why it's there specialty dish. The sauces on every dish were sublime. The Hamachi Crudo with an amazing light citrus sauce was also incredible. I can't wait to return. You can pass on the desserts, as they were underwhelming, and not on the same level as the entrees.
Mary Beth
One of THE best meals I've ever had! Chef's creations are so inventive, with flavors perfectly balanced.
Hans
Excellent service and atmosphere, a bit of big city class in Grovin Grover with exceptional food to make it legit. Its not just a pretty face, there is substance, creative culinary yummy excellence paired with great service, its very Well done and a great place for a special night out, we'll be back
Léa Lounda
One of the best restaurants I’ve tasted in the USA! Honestly it made my whole trip with my husband, I was impressed of the service. The waiter was passionate and had all the details like a gastronomic restaurant. The butter fish is marinated for 5 days, melting in your mouth, just disappears! The bread??! The best I had in the states. And I’m French okay? Honestly I would give it more stars if I could!
Food was delicious, service impeccable and ambience was great! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Charolette Schoenfeld
Excellent service and food. I have been many times now and always excellent! I bring out of town guests and family here. Many have said it was the best meal they have ever had!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kathy
Pono is a must-visit in South San Luis County. Incredible fish dishes from appetizers to entrees. We had crab cakes, ahi crudo, butterfish, and scallops. Everything was amazing! The owner is attentive and warm + the new bar addition steps it up to an even higher level. Love, love, love!
Mike
Interesting offerings and tastes in a well appointed space with an opportunity to taste local wine. Save room for dessert, the chocolate mousse with coffee ice cream was delicious.
WendiK
40th birthday dinner! Our experience began with the hostess, who was happy and engaging. Our server was incredible. The food was so delicious we wanted to lick the plates! Would go back again if we are ever back in town!
Great drinks great food and great service. I can't eat gluten and my friendly server was very attentive to my dietary restrictions. The food was delish and the drinks were strong. Everything tasted fresh. Loved the potatos, squash, and brushless sprouts. Those were my standouts. I would have liked more gluten free desert options but that is just nit picking and doesn't take away from the menu.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
We had a great time at this restaurant. Every dish was carefully prepared and full of flavor. Our waiter provided lots of suggestions for both food and wine and they were excellent. The Manhattan Sea Scallops were divine! We also enjoyed three different starters (clams, Ahi tuna tartare and calamari) and three different desserts. The wine, an Albariño from SLO, was also very nice.
I strongly recommend this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best restaurant my husband and I have been to… the fish is high quality, crab cakes were so delicious and the main course was so flavorful and every spoon full was exquisite. I ordered the mushroom gnocchi and my husband had the local butterfish. We have never had fish before that melted in our mouth, it was complex and all the flavors and textures completed each other perfectly.
Service was friendly and attentive. We loved just being in the ambiance and felt very relaxed and we will be back for sure!!! Do not miss out on this experience. And order the apple crisp, don’t think twice.
Beautiful restaurant, from the people to the food to the decor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Small portions, weird combinations to create thier dishes, prices are high and very loud!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Unfortunately, my experience was quite average, especially given that this was a birthday celebration. While a complimentary gesture from the chef would have been appreciated, it wasn’t provided. More concerning was the service — our order was mixed up several times, and we were repeatedly served the wrong dishes.
The restaurant is also quite overpriced for what it offers. The mocktails were disappointing and not worth the price, so we ended up replacing them. Another drawback was our table placement: we were seated right next to the kitchen, with constant waiter traffic, which made it difficult to relax or enjoy the restaurant’s ambience.
The biggest issue for me, however, was being served food on cracked dishes. For a restaurant positioning itself as reputable, this is unacceptable and detracts significantly from the overall experience. Additionally, an automatic 18% gratuity is added for groups of 6+, which in this case felt unjustified given the level of service we received. Based on this visit, I genuinely don’t understand the consistently high ratings.
The food was delicious and well prepared. The service was good. My only complaint was the noise was so high it made it difficult to talk and relax during the meal. The prices were extremely high and if you wanted bread it was an additional $10. The hostess said the next time we come to ask for the quiet section right by the open kitchen, where you'll just hear the clanging of pots and the busy chefs.
All the entrees we ordered was simply delicious. The Butterfish is “the Bomb”. It's no wonder why it's there specialty dish. The sauces on every dish were sublime. The Hamachi Crudo with an amazing light citrus sauce was also incredible. I can't wait to return. You can pass on the desserts, as they were underwhelming, and not on the same level as the entrees.
One of THE best meals I've ever had! Chef's creations are so inventive, with flavors perfectly balanced.
Excellent service and atmosphere, a bit of big city class in Grovin Grover with exceptional food to make it legit. Its not just a pretty face, there is substance, creative culinary yummy excellence paired with great service, its very Well done and a great place for a special night out, we'll be back
One of the best restaurants I’ve tasted in the USA! Honestly it made my whole trip with my husband, I was impressed of the service. The waiter was passionate and had all the details like a gastronomic restaurant.
The butter fish is marinated for 5 days, melting in your mouth, just disappears! The bread??! The best I had in the states. And I’m French okay? Honestly I would give it more stars if I could!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Food was delicious, service impeccable and ambience was great! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent service and food. I have been many times now and always excellent! I bring out of town guests and family here. Many have said it was the best meal they have ever had!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pono is a must-visit in South San Luis County. Incredible fish dishes from appetizers to entrees. We had crab cakes, ahi crudo, butterfish, and scallops. Everything was amazing! The owner is attentive and warm + the new bar addition steps it up to an even higher level. Love, love, love!
Interesting offerings and tastes in a well appointed space with an opportunity to taste local wine. Save room for dessert, the chocolate mousse with coffee ice cream was delicious.
40th birthday dinner! Our experience began with the hostess, who was happy and engaging. Our server was incredible. The food was so delicious we wanted to lick the plates! Would go back again if we are ever back in town!
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