Hawaiian Restaurants near Salinas, CA

“I love this place. $15 dollars gets you a really long way. I get a plate of bbq beef. Massive portion of beef, rice, pasta salad, and cabbage.It can quickly add up, but the portions are quite good. Unsure if you can tell from the order receipt, but this whole order, short of a spring roll I had already devoured, came to $51.The service is good, especially as the cashier noticed by partner picking spam for our musubis.. and upon noticing my expression, he was quick to assure me that you can pick and mix between their three meat choices.The location isn't typically filled with a lot of people and, at least for my own experiences, is fairly quiet and peaceful as you wait for your order to be called.Unfortunately, the food can sometimes take longer than you'd like as you find yourself making contact with others who are awkwardly looking around to keep themselves busy... but that's all that's wrong from my prospective. Nothing to stop me from returning.“

“**Aloha Hawaiian BBQ Review**

We stumbled upon Aloha Hawaiian BBQ by accident. We usually place orders for pickup from another Hawaiian BBQ restaurant in Salinas but, in a rush, we placed our order at Aloha instead. I didn't realize the mix-up until it was time to pick up our food and noticed the reviews while entering the address on Google Maps. My heart sank, as the reviews were significantly lower than other Hawaiian BBQ restaurants we frequent.

Long story short, we had our food and were thrilled! I don't understand why this restaurant has negative reviews for their food quality. Unlike many other Hawaiian BBQ restaurants, Aloha's food isn't overly sweet. The mac salad nicely seasoned, the chicken katsu sauce was savory with good consistency, and the chicken katsu and musubi were perfectly prepared, portions

The portions were good, providing great value for the price. I've been to a lot of Hawaiian BBQ restaurants, both on the mainland and in Hawaii, and this place is excellent. The savory flavors really stood out and made for an exceptional meal. We will definitely be returning to Aloha Hawaiian BBQ. Highly recommended!“

“Delicious Fresh Clean! Unassuming looking place in a quiet strip mall. I had a Dragon Smoothie with added peanut butter and it’s delicious and gorgeous! The crepes they were making smelled so good and I’m going to stop here again on my trips back and forth from SLO to the Bay Area.“

“Excellent food!!! It beats what we had in Maui recently.“

“Poke House Marina is hands-down my happy place! Every single time I walk in, I’m greeted with the biggest smiles and the warmest energy. The staff is incredibly friendly, welcoming, and they always make me feel like part of the family — not just a customer.... The food? Absolutely delicious! Fresh ingredients, generous portions, and the kind of quality you can taste in every bite. You can tell they put love into every bowl they serve. It’s rare to find a place that gets both the food and the vibe just right every time If you’re in the area and craving poke, this is the spot. 💯🍚🐟 This place is a gem! 💖🍣✨“