Pono Hawaiian Grill Downtown Santa Cruz
$ • Hawaiian, Bar & Grill
Hours:
120 Union St, Santa Cruz
(831) 621-7448
About Pono Hawaiian Grill Downtown Santa Cruz
Customers' Favorites
Hawaiian Kalua Pork Plate
Braddah Timmy Ahi Bowl
BT's Loco Moco Burrito
Hawaiian Fish & Chips
Coconut Shrimp Plate
Kalua Pork Fries
Teriyaki Chicken
Poke Combo Plate
Kalua Pork Musubi
Chicken Lau Lau
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Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 9PM |
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Pono Hawaiian Grill Downtown Santa Cruz offers a lively and casual atmosphere, with a dog-friendly outdoor patio and TVs inside. The food is highly praised, including the Chicken Katsu Plate, Combo Platter, and burger, all served in generous portions packed with bold island flavors. Customers appreciate the hearty Da Loco Moco, tender Pork Lau Lau wrapped in taro leaves, and the fresh, well-seasoned Shoyu Poke Bowl. The Mahi Mahi Katsu is crispy on the outside and flaky inside, cooked to perfection. The Mai Tai is also a highlight, with a balanced sweetness and sourness that adds to the tropical feel. Service is quick and friendly, and the prices are reasonable. Despite some quirks like parking meters and menu placement at the register, visitors find this spot a great choice for experiencing classic Hawaiian comfort food in a relaxed setting. The relaxed vibe and good selection of beers make it feel like a vacation every time, adding to the overall enjoyable dining experience in downtown Santa Cruz.