Pono Pacific Kitchen

4.9

629 Reviews

$31 to $50

Pacific Rim

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2 people

Dec 17, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Innovative

Pono Pacific Kitchen offers Pacific Rim cuisine that focuses on local favorites with a style of cooking and presenting dishes that combines ingredients, influences and techniques from not only Hawaii but also Asia, California and Mexico and the western coasts in general.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Pacific Rim, American, Seafood
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(805) 202-8115
Website
https://www.ponopacifickitchen.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Preston Tripp
Private party facilities
Our heated patio is available to rent out for up to 25 guests. We will be offering off site catering options very soon. Please email hello@ponopacifickitchen.com to inquire about availability.

Location
228 W Grand Ave, Grover Beach, CA 93433
Neighborhood
Pismo Beach
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL$21.00
yuzu kosho mignonette | wasabi cocktail | chili pepper water
BLUEFIN TUNA TARTARE$25.00
avocado | citrus ponzu | sesame | trout roe | kimchi aioli | taro chips
BAJA HAMACHI CEVICHE$24.00
passion fruit | satsuma mandarin | aji amarillo | shiso
GULF BLUE CRAB CAKES$24.00
lilikoi pepper jelly | Pommery mustard sauce
BARBECUE OYSTER$26.00
Santa Barbara uni butter | macadamia pesto | asiago | panko
SALTSPRING ISLAND MUSSELS$21.00
lemongrass broth | citrus | Portuguese sausage | Thai basil | sourdough
BREAD & BUTTER$10.00
whipped brie butter | local honey | Hawaiian sea salt | rosemary
SHE CRAB SOUP$14.00
sherry | chive | blue crab
HAYASHI FARMS BRUSSEL SPROUTS$17.00
fish sauce | pomelo | orange | herbs
WINTER SQUASH$18.00
garlic tahini | spiced local honey | cashew dukkah
BAUTISTA FARMS ROMAINE CAESAR$26.00
crispy caper | asiago | cilantro | sourdough crumb | prawns | anchovy dressing
HALCYON FARMS LETTUCES$18.00
Bautista Farms beets | pear | macadamia granola | Point Reyes blue cheese | vanilla balsamic

Large Plates

LOCAL MISOYAKI BUTTERFISH$42.00
forbidden rice | Hayashi Farms bok choy | ponzu beurre blanc | sweet pepper relish
MANILA CLAM 'CARBONARA'$38.00
squid ink chitarra | nduja | Thai basil | breadcrumb | lemon bearnaise
CALIFORNIA SWORDFISH$43.00
potato au gratin | Hayashi Farms broccolini | maitake mushroom | sauce bordelaise
MACADAMIA CRUSTED MEXICAN MAHI MAHI$42.00
forbidden rice | Bautista Farms snap pea | eel sauce | peanut sauce | mango salsa
PACIFIC HALIBUT$48.00
shoestring frites | Chavez Farms cauliflower | soft herbs | mussel billi bi
MASSACHUSETTS SEA SCALLOPS$47.00
Molokai purple sweet potato | Hayashi Farms brussels | pork belly | persimmon | pomegranate gastrique
MIGHTY CAP MUSHROOM GNOCCHI$35.00
ricotta gnocchi | Hayashi Farms spinach | dashi mushroom cream | sourdough crumbs | truffle oil
PRIME FILET MIGNON$64.00
potato au gratin | Hayashi Farms broccolini | bacon marmalade | Point Reyes blue cheese | demi glace

Dessert

LILIKOI TART$14.00
coconut shortbread | lilikoi curd | meringue | berry compote
CHOCOLATE MOCHI CAKE$14.00
vanilla bean ice cream | macadamia | banana foster
PONO PARFAIT$14.00
chocolate ganache | peanut butter mousse | macadamia granola | vanilla
HANDMADE SORBETS$7.00
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What 629 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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California Central Coast
Best Overall
California Central Coast
Best Food
California Central Coast
Best Service
California Central Coast
Innovative
California Central Coast
Good for special occasions

Review summary

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Pono Pacific Kitchen is a culinary gem renowned for its "bursting" flavors and "creative" dishes. Customers rave about the "excellent" seafood, with the butterfish and crab cakes being standout favorites. The atmosphere is inviting, and the staff is "attentive" and "friendly," ensuring a memorable dining experience at every visit.

629 Reviews

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Nancy
VIP
Orange County
128 reviews
5.0
128 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always. We ever were. Moved to a more intimate section, sitting on a beautiful blue love seat. We always have the Halter Ranch Granoche Blanc. My husband had the swordfish and its was moist and tender. I had the macadamia nut Mahi Mahi, as it is by go too. Excellent revive, friendly people.
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peggy
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pono offers some of the best seafood on the central coast. excellent service.
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Gitta
Central Coast
44 reviews
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love Pono, whether happy hour or dining. I be the friend we introduce to Pono will be returning to try other menu items
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Carol
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exquisite food. We had a party of 5 so we're able to taste many dishes. Beautifully imagined at every level. One of the most creative meals I've had in a restaurant anywhere. Worth the steep price. We will definitely be back.
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Glenn
San Diego
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve been here 4 or 5 times now and it never disappoints us. His sauces are to die for, he is the master of sauces. The produce and fish are always fresh. Great presentation on the plate and the hostess is fabulous. The restaurant is the perfect size for the menu. We are going back there on New Years Eve, cannot wait.
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Fred
Central Coast
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Not only is the food amazing, the staff is even better, efficient, friendly and very helpful when choosing food and wine.
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Trisha
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great, flavorful food! Portion size was good and meat cooked exactly to desired doneness.
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Michael
Central Coast
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our party thought the food and service were exemplary as was the ambience. This was the 2nd time we’ve celebrated a birthday at ur fine restaurant. We will be back.
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Thomas
Los Angeles
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Once again food was stellar, service impeccable. always the best fish ever. Pono has become our go to restaurant.
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Kristin
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely experience. Delicious food and great service.
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FAQs

Pono Pacific Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 202-8115.

Pono Pacific Kitchen is rated 4.9 stars by 629 OpenTable diners.

Pono Pacific Kitchen does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 17, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

228 W Grand Ave, Grover Beach, CA 93433

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Pismo Beach
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Pacific Rim, American, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Preston Tripp
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.ponopacifickitchen.com/
Phone number
(805) 202-8115
Private party facilities
Our heated patio is available to rent out for up to 25 guests. We will be offering off site catering options very soon. Please email hello@ponopacifickitchen.com to inquire about availability.

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Pono Pacific Kitchen

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Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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Seafood Tower

Georges Bank Scallops

Chocolate Butter Mochi Cake

Small Plates

OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL$21.00

BLUEFIN TUNA TARTARE$25.00

BAJA HAMACHI CEVICHE$24.00

GULF BLUE CRAB CAKES$24.00

BARBECUE OYSTER$26.00

SALTSPRING ISLAND MUSSELS$21.00

BREAD & BUTTER$10.00

SHE CRAB SOUP$14.00

HAYASHI FARMS BRUSSEL SPROUTS$17.00

WINTER SQUASH$18.00

BAUTISTA FARMS ROMAINE CAESAR$26.00

HALCYON FARMS LETTUCES$18.00

Large Plates

LOCAL MISOYAKI BUTTERFISH$42.00

MANILA CLAM 'CARBONARA'$38.00

CALIFORNIA SWORDFISH$43.00

MACADAMIA CRUSTED MEXICAN MAHI MAHI$42.00

PACIFIC HALIBUT$48.00

MASSACHUSETTS SEA SCALLOPS$47.00

MIGHTY CAP MUSHROOM GNOCCHI$35.00

PRIME FILET MIGNON$64.00

Dessert

LILIKOI TART$14.00

CHOCOLATE MOCHI CAKE$14.00

PONO PARFAIT$14.00

HANDMADE SORBETS$7.00

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Pono Pacific Kitchen offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Pono Pacific Kitchen restaurant rated?

Does Pono Pacific Kitchen offer gift cards?

Is Pono Pacific Kitchen currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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