Hawaiian Restaurants near Mercer Island, WA

“I like this place. Really good place to go if your really hungry and tired. The food is super fast. You will maybe have to wait a few minutes at the most as they make it in front of you. You will have to wait until there is a place for you to sit and eat it as there is no seating inside to enjoy your meal. There is a nice square outside if its not raining that might be a good place to eat. The poke itself was very good. The ingredients tasted very fresh and they also have miso soup which I appreciate alot since I love miso soup. Definitely check this place out if your in need of a quick bite to eat but want something healthy“

“visited for the first time with my boyfriend yesterday and we were very surprised with the flavor and quality!! the tuna and salmon were delicious and the young man making our bowls was very nice! would come here again, as the price is very reasonable compared to other poke shops!“

“I should've known that if musubi is in their name and logo, to stick with the musubi through and through. Spectacular flavor all around regarding the musubi, but the poke? A slight disappointment which didn't even taste as fresh as your staples like FOB can be“

“Side quest for Hawaiian food is always comforting, and Kauai Family Restaurant is the spot for it. They’ve got all your Hawaiian favorites on the menu. I ordered a couple of the combos and some katsu—everything was solid. Some items were a bit on the salty side for my taste, but still enjoyable. It wasn’t too busy when I went, so the food came out pretty quick. The vibes inside really made you feel like you were in Hawaii. Definitely check their hours before you go, since they’re mostly open just for lunch and early afternoon.“

“I looked up musubi and this place came up with really good reviews. I was not disappointed. I got three different kinds of musubi. Tempura prawns, spam and Portuguese sausage. All of them delicious. I also ordered a combination plate and got machicho(sp?)chicken and the shoyu chicken. I used to compete in barbecue and the shoyu chicken is a prize winner. So far nothing has disappointed me. Don't expect it to be super clean. The table tops were ok but the floors had all kinda dust and stuff. They do have really nice pictures up though. Make sure if you don't see anyone up front they have a bell next to the POS.“

“Love the place at first , don’t go now. Small portions and prices increase Good bye“

“The food is very good And they give you very good service but they are doing something very wrong with the employees. I have friends who work there and say that the tips left by customers are not given to the workers. If customers leave tips, they would have to make sure where the money they make with that money goes. They would have to talk to industrial labor so that they report that they do not want to give them that money. some do not speak for fear of losing their job but it is not fair what they do in that place with the workers“

“This has always been my time favorite restaurant in Seattle! I love that I can order some fish tacos or tortas to-go, especially in the summer when it’s just so pleasant to eat outside. I love the fusion of Mexican, Asian, and Pacific Islander cultures in the food because it represents the cultures in Seattle, especially south end.“

“Fast and friendly service . Very clean restaurant , with good Hawaiian music 🎶 . Food was delicious!! Will most definitely come back .“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I had such a great experience with Patrick’s Cafe & Bakery at the Manafest event in Auburn! Their booth was so inviting and the staff were super kind and helpful. Uncle even was kind enough to take pictures with me n family🫶🏼I treated myself to a cinnamon roll, coconut shortbread, Mama’s coconut, chocolate chip macadamia, lilikoi cookies, and even their luau pisupo with taro—and everything was absolutely delicious. I even bought myself a T-shirt”Gravy All Love” T-shirt because uncle made it looks so good when he wearing the shirt in green😎You can really taste the love and island flavors in every bite. I’m so happy I got to try them and will definitely be back for more. Highly recommend Patrick’s if you’re looking for authentic, tasty treats with amazing service! 🌺🍪🥥🥧“

“We used Buddha Brudda catering for our wedding at Treehouse Point in July 2025. Not only were Drea and the entire team incredibly easy to work with leading up to the day, but the food was FANTASTIC, and the whole dinner service and bartending staff were so kind and accommodating the day of.

We worked with Drea to customize a menu that fit our needs, which included family-style service instead of buffet, which worked beautifully for our small group of 20 guests. We also opted for pre-dinner appetizers (charcuterie cones, egg rolls, etc) and late-night snacks (sliders, mac salad cups) for our overnight guests, which everyone LOVED!!

Keep in mind they do not do linens, plates/cutlery (beyond bamboo/plastic) or glassware, but were extremely accommodating by picking up/dropping off our rental order from a nearby events company. It was a HUGE help and one less thing for us to arrange.

Our guests absolutely loved the food - all of the appetizers, dinner, late night snacks, and on-the-fly sangria the bartender made with wine/tea/lemonade was fantastic.

I highly recommend Buddha Brudda for your catering needs if you want a relaxed, yummy, yet elegant dining experience!“

“L&L food has always been good, especially the spam musubi and loco moco. I usually split the larger loco moco order since it's a lot. Staff was friendly, patient and accomodating with our orders and questions. Will definitely try to come back to this location.“

“I cannot even begin to explain how excited I was for this meal. I may or may not have had a little wine and a gummy (as one does), so the vibes were already high. I ordered the Chicken Katsu Curry and the Homemade Hamburger Steak with Gravy, and let me tell you—both were absurdly good. Like, offensively delicious. I usually roll my eyes when people say “amazing” too much, but here? Yeah. Worth it.
Let’s talk katsu. Instead of breast, it’s made with thigh meat—an absolute revelation. Juicy, flavorful, life-changing. I had to sit down (and yes, I was already sitting). But here’s the kicker: the leftovers. I reheated the curry-soaked katsu in the air fryer and it became next-level. The sauce seeps into the breading, then the air fryer brings back the crisp like magic.
And honestly? The real move is to fry it again after the curry hits. Re-fry. Trust me. The sauce-infused breading turns into this glorious crunch-meets-savoriness situation that’s borderline unfair. I would order this dish again just for the leftovers. Delicious the first time around, but the remix? Absolute perfection. 10/10, would air fry again.“

“The owners are truly kind, grateful people. The food is fresh- I had a Poke bowl with Salmon and avocado, and it was FULL of good flavor. My kids were crazy about the BBQ Chicken- awesome portions and fantastic sweet/smoky flavor! My wife tried the Yakisoba, and loved all the vegetables. Very solid value for the buck- this is a great place to check out. Glad we made the drive from Woodinville!“

“We always enjoy L&L. Would recommend to anyone that enjoys something new and a good old hamburger.“

“Amazing food and vast serving !!! I totally enjoyed the experience.“

“They had a 2 for $4.99 deal on spam musubi, which is exactly what I needed at 10:30pm on a Thursday night. Salty and sweet from the teriyaki glaze on the spam, it was great. It’s a nice place to hang out, with a couple retro game consoles to play. I will definitely be coming back to try their ramen and rice bowls too. Being just a few steps away from the light rail stop is very convenient.“

“Up until now, the only authentic poke spot that I found in WA was Ono Poke in Edmonds. I was born and raised in Hawaii so I don’t enjoy any of the inauthentic build-your-own poke type places. I was pleasantly surprised by this spot and would definitely eat here again!

The poke plate was $22 so after tax and couple bucks tip you’re looking at like $27. It seemed expensive until I started eating and noticed how much poke there was. Very fresh, seasoned well, so good. Unfortunately their Hawaiian poke had no limu which honestly sucks. And it was super heavy on the onions, which was a plus for me. There’s major construction in the parking lot right now but it was still easy to pull in and park. Come support this local business and keep authentic poke in WA!“

“Very good poke. Fresh and they had all the things I like to add in. We will go back.“

“This is one of my favorite poké spots. Short of making it myself, this is my go-to. Delicious, high quality fish with all the fixings you could ask for. The helping of fish is ample and consistent. This place also doubles as a boba shop! Can't recommend enough for my poké fans out there. Try the house shōyu and dynamite combo for your bowl 🔥

Parking: It's in a mall, so there is always parking right out front any time of day.

Kid-friendliness: Quiet, but limited seating.

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair ramps from the parking lot and level entrance to the restaurant.“

“I felt so strongly that I had to leave a review, I've eaten here once, and I had the katsu burger, which has TWO KATSU PATTIES, which was awesome. I'm usually a fan of the mountain of lettuce shreds but for the price? That was so worth it.“

“I recommend if you haven't gone go to the archive spot it's beautiful in the summer to sit outside with the killer view of downtown Seattle but this time I went to the Columbia City one and the food is exactly the same really good haven't been there in a while and it makes me wonder why I wait so long to go back because their food is great always consistent always delicious“

“My first visit was pleasant. Easy to use self order and pay stations. The poke bowl I ordered had plenty of food and was made with delicious ingredients. I will be visiting again.“

“Our goto special burger place“

“I've been a weekly customer since this location opened a few years ago, so I'm long overdue for this review. I can confidently say that this is the best Just Poke in the greater Seattle metro area. First and foremost, the staff are extremely friendly and courteous. Their lunch rush occurs in the heart of the biggest corporate building in Seattle, and they always handle it with kindness and efficiency. I usually order the build-your-own bowl, and I can't recall a single time I've had issues with my order as they were making it. The portions are more than enough for a filling lunch. The ingredients always taste fresh, and I can tell that the staff take extra care to maintain a clean kitchen, reflected in the food quality. Compared to other Just Poke locations in Seattle, the Columbia Tower location is just a step above. I've got no complaints, and I look forward to continue being a loyal customer for years to come!“

“This place has such a good variety. They have build your own bowls and prebuilt ones to choose from. The staff was super friendly and answered any questions I had. They are super quick and pack everything up tightly for travel. I definitely recommend stopping in and trying a bowl.“

“Good stuff!“

“I stopped in here on the way home from an appointment. It was delicious. I did like that they let you order the kids bowl that has less fish and around the same amount of toppings. I could’ve used a little more time to explore the toppings because I think I got one less that I was supposed to. Everything looks fresh and there’s more selection than you find at a regular poke place. There was also other food items to get if you weren’t feeling poke or wanted to make it a more well-rounded meal.“

“Excellent sushi. Great and fast staff with easy menu on app ordering.“

“Easy to reach and quick to serve Poke Alice is a great spot to grab some lunch.

I got the Aloha Crunch and it was the perfect amount of food for a satisfying meal while also tasting pretty awesome.

Would definitely go back to try other things on the menu!“

“Ordered my short ribs which came with the Mac salad. The food was amazing and the Mac salad was great! Highly recommend this place and will surely be back.“

“This place is awesome!!! I ordered online, and when I arrived my food was all ready to go and packaged nicely! The staff are friendly and professional. Good atmosphere; they play music which is nice. The food is good too; great quality ingredients for a relatively affordable price (when it comes to poké.)“

“Amazing food and vast serving !!! I totally enjoyed the experience.“

“My wife and I have been coming here for years and it’s our favorite poke spot. The fish is almost always spot on and the one time it wasn’t, they made sure to remediate the situation without any hassle. Most of the staff are friendly, but special kudos to Leo for going above and beyond with his customer service!“

“Very tasty poke at an affordable price! I really love the protein options here, they are very fresh and consistently delicious. There are a wide variety of toppings and I appreciate how much the workers pack into one bowl. For sure one of my favorite spots for poke.“

“I had the evergreen bowl and it was wonderful!“

“We just stopped in for drinks, but the food looked amazing. Drinks were great and reasonably priced. Friendly staff and cool decor.“

“Delicious poke for a great price, staff was super knowledgeable about gluten free options and very friendly and helpful!

Dietary restrictions: All dietary restrictions were clearly marked on the sauce menu, staff was very knowledgable about which things were gluten free and made sure to keep gluten items away from our food“

“Real beef and chicken pieces. Enough for two meals. Perfect sauce and perfect salad dressing.“

“JustPoké loyalist here. This location doesn't disappoint. Staff are friendly and they host a great selection as always in a very clean space. Ignore the few disgruntled reviewers. This place is a gem and they always offer vegetarian options.“

“My first visit was pleasant. Easy to use self order and pay stations. The poke bowl I ordered had plenty of food and was made with delicious ingredients. I will be visiting again.“