Pono Hawaiian Grill

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120 Union St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Phone: (831) 426-7666

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Neighborhood: Santa Cruz

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• Musubi $5.00 for 2
• Grilled Spam, chicken teriyaki, or kalua pork on a bed of furikake seasoned rice and rolled with nori and a side of our house-made teriyaki sauce. An island classic!
• Chicken Katsu $15.00
• Chicken breast breaded with panko, deep fried golden and crispy. Served with a side of Tonkatsu sauce!
• Mamma Kathy's Chicken Teriyaki $15.00
• Mamma Kathy's own grilled marinated chicken teriyaki served with Pono brand furikake seasoned rice, mac salad and house-made kim chee.
• Teriyaki Bowls $10.00
• Comes with Pono Hawaiian brand furikake seasoned rice, steamed seasonal vegetables, house-made teriyaki drizzle and choice of Hawaiian kalua pork, Japanese katsu chicken, grilled chicken teriyaki, grilled spam or seasonal vegetables.
• Da Loco Moco $16.00
• An Island classic and we do it right! Two scoops rice, two grass-fed beef patties, two eggs your style and 'ono brown gravy served with macaroni salad and house-made Kim Chee!

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  3.9 stars - Based on 46 reviews

#9 out of 473 restaurants in Santa Cruz

#1 of 4 Hawaiian in Santa Cruz

5 star				14 reviews	30%
4 star				18 reviews	39%
3 star				11 reviews	24%
2 star				2 reviews	4%
1 star				1 review	2%

Top Reviews of Pono Hawaiian Grill

06/12/2025 - Ms E.
My girlfriend and I arrived quite hungry and a bit tense, which led to some playful arguing in front of a very patient waitress who handled us with kindness and professionalism. Despite our initial mood, the food at Pono's was fantastic-fresh, flavorful, and reminiscent of authentic Hawaiian cuisine, with generous portions and a mellow, welcoming ambiance enhanced by live music and friendly staff. The service was attentive and accommodating, even allowing us to bring our dog inside on a rainy day, making for an overall enjoyable dining experience that I look forward to repeating.

07/05/2024 - Isabelle C.
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