Pono Pacific Kitchen

4.9

619 Reviews

$31 to $50

Pacific Rim

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 13 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 619 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
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

California Central Coast
Best Service
California Central Coast
Innovative
Pismo Beach
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Pono Pacific Kitchen in Grover Beach is a culinary gem on the Central Coast, boasting "exceptional food" and "attentive service." Known for its "lovely, fresh-caught Pacific coast seafood," the restaurant features a menu rich in creative and flavorful dishes. The atmosphere is both chic and inviting, making it "the best restaurant on the Central Coast" for seafood enthusiasts.

619 Reviews

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Kristin
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely experience. Delicious food and great service.
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Milton
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just go here. You won’t be disappointed. Not an inexpensive meal, but worth every penny.
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Chris
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were blown away with the flavors of every dish, from the crab cakes, to swordfish, and even a Japanese IPA, we loved it all! Our server LG was the best. She was honest, real, and informative. We’re local and will be spreading the word!
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Danny
Seattle
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always the service stands out. Friendly and personable, nurturing every need. The seafood (misoyaki bass over Hayashi Bok Choy, Steamed Mussels in curry broth) stood out. We’ll be back, since we always enjoy times with friends….. even if we are dining alone! Thanks for a memorable night.
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Jawella
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first visit . The entire evening was fabulous! Our server, Heidi, knew the menu and helped us decide. We had Halcyon Farms Lettuces, She Crab Soup, Bread & Butter, Local Misoyaki Butterfish, Pacific Halibut, Macadamia Nut Crusted Mexican Mahi Mahi, & Chocolate Mochi Cake. Every bite of every dish was delicious!! Wish could give more than 5 stars! We highly recommend. Make a reservation. We will definitely be back!
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Randy
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time visiting and we were very impressed with the food and ambiance. We will definitely going back next time we are in town. The food was amazing!
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Heath
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was amazing!!!!! Service, food, atmosphere was amazing.
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Janis
Las Vegas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service! The scallops were amazing. I just miss the fried chicken with caviar entree
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Bruce
Central Coast
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on 27 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
as usual Pono created an amazing dinner enjoyed by the 4 of us. Oysters were delicious as was the lettuce salad. Sea bass was enjoyed by 2 of us while the scallops + shrimp were delightful for the fourth of our party. All of concurred that the meal was top drawer
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KATRINA
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Dining Experience In the Area Fresh Excellent Swordfish Mahi Mahi Desert Tart I have dined here 3 times in 2 weeks Will be back this week
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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 619 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

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 13 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