Hawaiian Restaurants near Santa Ana, CA

“This place is outstanding!! We got dinner here and didnt know what to expect. It was fire! Way better then expected. Unique and fresh take.“

“First time here based on reviews and didn’t want to drive all the way up north to Matiki Hawaiian food so I came here instead. It’s very true about the portion sides. It’s actually enough for three maybe four people depending on hungry or I ordered the regular sized chicken, ribs and beef plate with rice, cabbage, and macaroni, and it was too much to eat. I threw away about a third of it. The meats were all overly sauced and a bit salty with sort of concerns me because this is how restaurants and grocery stores hide the fact that the meat is getting old or stale or whatever but they use lots of sodium and sauces to disguise the fact that the meat is going bad, but edible was too much of a mayonnaise paradise the rice was very good. The best part of the meal was actually the cabbage.“

“SWEPT AWAY THE BEST FRESH
CRISPY WHITE FISH TROPICAL SLAW $6.99
SUPER NICE EXCITED CASHIER

Vegetarian options: SIDE ORDER SALAD

Dietary restrictions: COOKED HEALTHY WAY

Parking: MANY PLACES CARS

Kid-friendliness: SMALLER KEIKI MEAL

Wheelchair accessibility: RAMP BY ENTRANCE“

“Great place! Fast service. Little pricy but what you pay for is what you get. All food options are great! Pick one and you'll be happy either way.

Parking: Parking everywhere.

Kid-friendliness: Life friendly. High chairs available.

Wheelchair accessibility: Available.“

“A nice place, very tasty food with quality flavors, extensive menu and it reminded me of a trip we took with my family, very delicious food

Vegetarian options: Everything is very healthy, the seasonings, the flavor is neither balanced nor simple, suitable for a balanced diet 100% recommended.

Parking: Spacious, comfortable and very quiet, the place is cozy, you feel a pleasant atmosphere“

“Emily and Chris made us feel like locals on our visit this weekend! Thank you for the excellent service, food & drinks!“

“Poke Island is our favorite go to place for poke as they are clean, fresh, fast service. A bonus is they also have boba milk and fruit teas.“

“After seeing this place on grun with Greg's Facebook, I decided to try it. I got the loco moco plate, island beef rib plate and the 2 for $5 teriyaki spam masubi. I enjoyed the masubi. It was pretty flavorful and well made. The island beef run was also very delicious. For the price and for 3 beef ribs, it was well worth it. The loco moco plate was also good but unfortunately there was no gravy. So I docked my review by 1 star. Loco moco isn't loco moco without gravy. Other than that, I recommend this place. Don't order online, it's $4 more online. Just order in person or see if you can call in an order.“

“The food is absolutely so fresh and delicious!“

“Good food and aloha. Meal was served hot with Hawaiian seasoning. Macaroni salad is served island style and friendly staff . Highly recommend dessert too!“

“The most authentic Hawaii experience you can find outside of Hawaii! Not only was the storefront decorated with Hawaii themed memorabilia that made me feel at home but the service and food was A+We ordered two spam musubi ( a Hawaii classic) the Teri Mix Plate and Seafood Mix Plate.First off, everything is made to order NO food is sitting around and the food is FRESH!All the food was excellent and had amazing flavor reminding me of home! The spam musubi and Mac salad were amazing and it felt like I was still in Hawaii!I 1000% recommend this restaurant and you should definitely stop by when coming to Disneyland!P.S. We would have taken pictures but we ate the food too quickly it was that delicious!Thank you again Aunty Cheryl for all the kindness and great service!“

“Best Poke ever! Have had a lot of poke bowls but North shorePoke is number 1. Definitely recommend it!👍👌🙏“

“Your Hawaiian Veggie Bowl with tofu was tasty“

“What an amazing dining experience! The service was superb—attentive without being overbearing, and our waiter made great suggestions on the menu. We started with the spam musubi, which was surprisingly delicious, and followed with a perfect plate of huli-huli chicken. The food was fresh, flavorful, and a true taste of Hawaii. The ambiance was warm and welcoming, with tropical plants, soft lighting, and beachy accents. It felt like we were dining in a Hawaiian paradise. I will absolutely be back to enjoy both the food and the atmosphere again!“

“Great food and the ladies working behind the counter are super friendly.“

“I stopped coming here a couple months ago because of the rude cashier and decided to order today. I called to make an order to go and the same cashier Anna answered. She put me on hold and after a minute I heard it hang up, after she left the line busy because it wouldn’t even ring. It’s always the same girl giving us terrible service but that was just the cherry on top. The younger guy cashier was there when I pulled up and honestly saved it he’s very nice otherwise I’d never come back here again. Everyone at my job that comes here said the same thing too.“

“Best chicken dish in town! Onolicious 😋😋😋“

“Visited this place for the first time the other day. We will definitely be going back sometime soon!! The staff were beyond helpful and very sweet with my daughter too. 😊“

“Love Love the food and service. Especially the food ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹“

“The best poke I've ever eaten. Poke Tiki-Newport has it's own very unique flavor not found anywhere else. Definitely one of my favorite places I have to visit everytime I'm in town.“

“My husband and I are obsessed with this place! It's so delicious and fresh. Plus, the prices are great and the portions are so generous. We've tried almost everything on the menu and my favorite is the volcano chicken!! The volcano sauce is so good and you can also order a side of it“

“I had an amazing experience at this poke spot. The ingredients were so fresh, I almost expected the fish to swim back to the ocean. You can tell they really care about the quality of what they serve. On top of that, the staff is truly exceptional. They are friendly, attentive, and go above and beyond to ensure you have a great meal. This place has definitely set the standard for poke – I can't recommend it enough.“

“Just ate here with my partner who was born and raised in Hawaii and this is by far the best plate lunch we have had on the main land and we have had many! We ate inside and the music combined with the incredible food really made us feel back in Hawaii. I got to reminisce the feeling of eating at koko marina zippys for a quick minute. Mahalo for creating this experience for us. ❤️“

“Solid Hawaiian BBQ joint. Chicken, beef, pork, and katsu on the menu. The combo plate gives you a taste of everything and weighs like 5 pounds… perfectly cooked cabbage and macaroni salad. I got the chicken katsu which was appropriately thin and crispy with our being dry. Good curry sauce and it has potatoes!! Will definitely eat here again and work my way thru the menu. They have limited seating at the Irvine location on Barranca. Friendly service. Clean restaurant. A++“

“Great Hawaiian food from a small chain started on the island“

“Food was fresh. Staff was friendly“

“This is my first time there. I ordered the poke, salmon only, with greens and no rice, mini size(?) There's plenty of salmon, it comes with my favorite seaweed. I was surprised how good it was. Parking is usually very scarce during lunch. I don't remember seeing seating inside as it is a very small place. Again, seating outside is for all the restaurants in the center. It may be hard to find a table. Definitely going back again.“

“Hands down the best chicken teriyaki plate. The cabbage with ramen side a great complement, as well as the macaroni salad. My whole family loves this place. It’s our go to anytime we drive through the OC. Also, don’t forget to start with the Mizubi rolls.“

“Great staff and awesome drinks“

“I stopped in on a whim to see what they had and got a Rollrrito (their Oahu) and it was phenomenal. Lots of fresh fish & all the ingredients bright, vibrant and crisp (for the veggies). I have was back there within a week as I craved their fresh, delicious food. The staff are great as went last night at 10 min before closing. They were just as friendly, nothing was packed up (pre-closing) and it was beyond delicious & hit the spot. I will be frequenting this place for a while now. I have only had the rollrrittos so far but I know everything there is all good!!!“

“First time here and thought the selection was varied and fresh. Very friendly staff. I like that you build up your own selections and they are generous with the portions. The seating area is a bit drab.“

“This place rocks, I go here generally every couple weeks if I can and the food is always delicious. The teriyaki beef bowl is what I get most often. The meat and rice are well cooked and their sauce is one of the best I’ve had. Their portions are pretty generous and sometimes enough to save for a small meal leftover. I also often get either the kalbi or beef ribs on the side and I love both of those too.
The second you walk in you know the place is legit, there’s the sweet smoke of great barbecue in the air and the people at the counter are always so nice, I’ve never had an issue with service. I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone!“

“Authentic Hawaiian plate lunch!“

“Be aware that the portion is huge. It is enough for lunch and dinner for me, at least. The Loco Moco is very tasty. I lived in Hawaii for many years, and I can say this restaurant cooks authentic Hawaiian food. Highly recommended if looking for Hawaiian food. Prices are very reasonable.“

“good food on the go. plenty of seafood options.“

“Best Poke in OC! Fresh, generous portions, great variety of toppings, delicious!“

“The owners are so welcoming and the atmosphere is so cozy. The service was quick and done well. The sushi was so soft and it was fresh. The prices were great for the amount of food you get. Overall a very great experience and I’m definitely returning.“

“Normally I don’t write reviews but the food at this place is amazing. Especially the garlic shrimp. The food was prepared with great care and attention to detail. The presentation and the taste were both perfect! I'll definitely come back soon“

“Very good fresh and delicious Poke“

“I give 5 stars for this restaurant from the Deliamar shop with support and respect Great food and great service.“

“Food is always fresh and delicious I’ve been eating here since 2019 staff is always friendly by far the best deal on poke bowls around 3-4 dollars cheaper than any other poke spot but the lower price doesn’t mean worse food highly recommend poki naya“

“Love going to this place. Great food. Almost what you get in Hawaii. I got the Kalbi ribs which comes with rice and macaroni salad. It was delicious. I’d suggest you go try this place out.“

“Ordered some dinner here of 3 different options of the teriyaki chicken, beef short ribs, and katsu chicken. All platters were an immense amount of food, and you could feel the weight of the food in the to-go bag. I was shocked when opening the carton to see what seemed like 2-3lbs of meat, 1lb of rice, and some macaroni salad. I will say the food is more fast food vibes and not high-end quality, but for the price you pay and the amount of food you get. I would say it is worth it.
Great flavor from the teriyaki chicken that had a long-lasting marinade you can taste. I would definitely recommend people to get the chicken katsu or the beef ribs because the flavor is just a lot better than the teriyaki chicken, although good, is just very generic.
The macaroni salad and the spam musubi are also very nice little appetizers! Again, would recommend it as a lunch stop and definitely taking some seconds home because of the amount of food you get. It's a cool spot with a few seats and usually not crazy packed. The guy at the front was very helpful and great at service.

Vegetarian options: They have some macaroni salad and coleslaw

Dietary restrictions: Definitely carnivore friendly as you can just get a huge amount of beef, teriyaki chicken, and eat that as the main meal

Some keto options as well

Parking: Plenty of free parking in front of the store and even by the Target parking lot

Kid-friendliness: Kids are welcome, and I see families hanging out after baseball and soccer games

Wheelchair accessibility: Ramps for access and doors are always open - they have some seating available as well“

“Love the chicken curry katsu. And they have the best macaroni salad. Wish there were a close one to us in Lake Forest.“

“Chose this place without expectation after hours of play time at Kid's Empire, an indoor playground nearby. We were tired and hungry and ready to grub. Guess what? THE FOOD WAS BOMB!!!My son and I shared the CHICKEN COMBO -Chicken Katsu and Chicken Teriyaki with rice and macaroni salad. Huge portion. Chicken was cooked perfectly and Mac salad was on point! I'd order it again.My husband enjoyed his SEAFOOD PLATTER -Fried Shrimp, fried fish with rice mac salad. Huge portion too. They also had boba drinks. We tried the mango slush with Boba and was a little sweet for my liking but still good.Customer service was great! The young girl who took out order was nice and helpful and the older lady who maybe the owner was really nice and offered us water and check on us making sure we were okay.Will be back if we are in the area.“

“I have been eating at Waikiki for a decade and have never been disappointed! I feel guilty not having written them a review until now because they are so good. I’ve moved out of orange county but get food from here every time I visit. My go to favorites are the chicken katsu, bbq chicken, and Maui pineapple chicken! The chicken is always super delicious and tender. And they always remember to replace the mac and cheese with double rice for me because I’m lactose intolerant.“

“sooooo good!“

“We love the place food and vibes, as our singer/songwriter Dona Maria love this Place a lot and the the beach, private boat/ Jets or even tours. So amaizng.“