Pono Hawaiian Kitchen & Tap
3744 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz
(831) 476-7458
Customers' Favorites
Mama Kathy's Teriyaki Chicken De Kine Poke Bowl Mahi Mahi Katsu
Traditional Shoyu Ahi Bowl
Hawaiian Kalua Pork Plate
Kalua Pork Loaded Fries
BT's Loco Moco Burrito
Chicken Teriyaki Taco
Island Quesadilla
Kalua Pork Musubi
Da Kine Poke Bowl
Kal-Bi Short Ribs
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Decent Hawaiian restaurant in Santa Cruz county. Plenty of parking in the back (the spaces are quite narrow). Order up at the counter and they’ll bring the food out to you.
Pono has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, along with a seated bar. The majority of outdoor seating is shaded which was a relief. The food was decent. The sauce for the mahi mahi katsu was an unexpected flavor, I don’t think I would order it again. Their poke is good, and I would...
Pono has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, along with a seated bar. The majority of outdoor seating is shaded which was a relief. The food was decent. The sauce for the mahi mahi katsu was an unexpected flavor, I don’t think I would order it again. Their poke is good, and I would...
Their food is amazing. It was recommended by a friend that when I visited Santa Cruz, I must go to Pono. I'm so glad I did. The seafood was so fresh and fried perfectly. The ribbs were juicy and tender. It's a walk-up and order ahead sort of place. It has both indoor and outdoor seating. The beer selection is great as well. This place is a gem and a must visit.
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The food, however, really stood out! Since I was dining with two kids, I went with the burger, which was simple but satisfying. The Kalua pork plate and island quesadilla were both delicious,...