Pono Pacific Kitchen

4.8

639 Reviews

$31 to $50

Pacific Rim

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 10 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood 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
Area
Pismo Beach
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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Popular dishes

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

Large Plates

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

Dessert

LILIKOI TARTUS$14.00
coconut shortbread | lilikoi curd | meringue | berry compote
CHOCOLATE MOCHI CAKEUS$14.00
vanilla bean ice cream | macadamia | banana foster
PONO PARFAITUS$14.00
chocolate ganache | peanut butter mousse | macadamia granola | vanilla
HANDMADE SORBETSUS$7.00
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What 639 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

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.

639 Reviews

C
Chrissie
VIP
Austin
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
It was fine, but the food was just okay. Service was great.
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subrina
San Joaquin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great. Farm to table menu. Service Was great. Clay and Hunter did an amazing job. Owner Ashlie is always a site to great and converse with customers.
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Vienna
Nashville
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Maybe because it was the holiday season, but basically half of the menu was out of stock during our visit. Food is very pricy for what it is. We found all the dishes to be overwhelmingly salty, particularly the brussels sprouts appetizer. Also, the gnocchi had breadcrumbs added, giving it a "sandy" texture that wasn't very pleasant. The barbecue oysters were too buttery and heavily seasoned, to the point that the oyster itself was barely discernible.
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Thomas
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely and low key. Excellent oysters and fish with local wines.
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Robert
VIP
Central Coast
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ashley - the owner - has done an amazing job with this restaurant - Both the food and the service are outstanding, with the best crab cakes this side of Maryland!
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William
San Francisco
49 reviews
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great fish dinners. A balanced meal with sauces and vegetables.
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Sharon
Central Coast
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great meal and wonderful and friendly staff.
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Maurine
VIP
Palm Springs
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience for our entire party of eight people! Clean plates for all! I do feel the bread is a bit pricey!
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Hal
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and is consistently excellent. The dishes are carefully crafted with each ingredient playing a complimentary role. Service is also excellent. Knowledgeable on the menu choices and attentive to the details. Outstanding fine dining on the central coast.
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KATRINA
Phoenix
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the Best restaurant in Pismo beach area Food is consistently. Great Done here weekly Enjoyed every dinner The sword fish is excellent
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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 4.8 stars by 639 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

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

228 W Grand Ave, Grover Beach, CA 93433

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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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Dining areas

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Seafood Tower

Georges Bank Scallops

Chocolate Butter Mochi Cake

Small Plates

OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELLUS$21.00

BLUEFIN TUNA TARTAREUS$25.00

BAJA HAMACHI CEVICHEUS$24.00

GULF BLUE CRAB CAKESUS$24.00

BARBECUE OYSTERUS$26.00

SALTSPRING ISLAND MUSSELSUS$21.00

BREAD & BUTTERUS$10.00

SHE CRAB SOUPUS$14.00

HAYASHI FARMS BRUSSEL SPROUTSUS$17.00

WINTER SQUASHUS$18.00

BAUTISTA FARMS ROMAINE CAESARUS$26.00

HALCYON FARMS LETTUCESUS$18.00

Large Plates

LOCAL MISOYAKI BUTTERFISHUS$42.00

MANILA CLAM 'CARBONARA'US$38.00

CALIFORNIA SWORDFISHUS$43.00

MACADAMIA CRUSTED MEXICAN MAHI MAHIUS$42.00

PACIFIC HALIBUTUS$48.00

MASSACHUSETTS SEA SCALLOPSUS$47.00

MIGHTY CAP MUSHROOM GNOCCHIUS$35.00

PRIME FILET MIGNONUS$64.00

Dessert

LILIKOI TARTUS$14.00

CHOCOLATE MOCHI CAKEUS$14.00

PONO PARFAITUS$14.00

HANDMADE SORBETSUS$7.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

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 bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card