Pono Hawaiian Kitchen & Tap

3744 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz
(831) 476-7458

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We were really looking forward to having authentic Hawaiian food and this spot delivered. We ordered two different combo plates and they were both delicious. I got the Pono Seafood Combo -- I found the poke fresh and the flavors were spot on, though the Kalua pork was on the salty side. My husband ordered the Poke Combo Plate and enjoyed the coconut shrimp and kalbi.

Service was just ok. We ordered at the counter and I requested that the spicy sauce be put...
The AI phone agent threw me off. Been going for years and that was weird. I get that some people would rather talk to AI than a human but it couldn’t process my order and when it “sent me to a representative” it sent me to the same AI and they had a weird interaction. Love Pono. Will still go but was a little bummed with the experience. Humans > AI but I get margins are thin and it’s a tough game out there for restaurants. Anyway at least...
Pretty good Hawaiian that's open late.
The coconut shrimp and the fries were really good. Nice portions too so you can share.
Will try to be back next time I'm in town. There is more on the menu that got me curious.
Service was very friendly too.

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