Pono Hawaiian Grill Downtown Santa Cruz
$ • Hawaiian, Bar & Grill
Hours:
120 Union St, Santa Cruz
(831) 621-7448
Customers' Favorites
Recent Reviews
We love Pono and so glad it is back. Seating can be very difficult to find so be prepared for that ahead of time. First come first serve. Service has changed a bit and there is less friendly interaction than in the past. I believe it's just the new setup that has changed that factor. The food is as classic as ever and we appreciate that very much.
Generous portion of poke bowl with delicious ingredients! I only wish they had more staff because at some point I had to wait about 10 mins at the counter to order a side since the only waitress was busy running around, but she was super nice and helpful. Comfortable and cozy to sit in the outside space with chill music. Would come by again if I am in the areaVegetarian options: I had vegan poke bowl, which had super delicious tofu skin in teriyaki (?) sauce and sesame seeds,...read full review
Ratings
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:30AM - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30AM - 9PM |
| Thursday | 11:30AM - 9PM |
| Friday | 11:30AM - 9PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 8PM |
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Parking: paid street parking. I believe they have a small parking lot in the rear.Seating: When I came, they let you sit anywhere available. There is indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating does have heaters around. Bar seating is also here.Food: I ordered the chicken katsu and it came with rice and another side. It was good, especially with their pineapple BB sauce. I also tried the coconut shrimp which was really crispy and good.Service: you might have to wait for seating,...read full review