Pono Pacific Kitchen

Name: Pono Pacific Kitchen
Address: 228 W Grand Ave, Grover Beach, CA, United States, 93433
Telephone: (805) 202-8115
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

4.9

665 Reviews

$31 to $50

Pacific Rim

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 20 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
Neighbourhood
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 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 665 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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
Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Pono Pacific Kitchen offers a truly special dining experience with its "amazingly delicious" food, especially the standout butterfish and crab cakes. The service is consistently "top-notch," with attentive and knowledgeable staff. Diners appreciate the "creative and flavorful" menu, featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Ideal for seafood lovers!

665 Reviews

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Jarrod
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and ambiance, a bit pricey, but good service
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Amber
New Mexico
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
On Valentine’s Day, 4 of us were finding most places were not available for a regular dinner since we’d just arrived from out of town. Suddenly Open Table showed Pono Pacific had an opening, so we snagged it. The mahi mahi was the perfect combination of sweet and crunchy. The squash appetizer was also delectable. Mussels complemented the halibut, and the shortbread tart deliciously completed the exquisite meal. It turns out a previous reservation had just serendipitously canceled, lucky us!
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Jen
Portland
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every year we come back to this area and dinner at Pono is a must! Love their dishes and the ambiance is calm and serene yet romantic and lovely for 2-4 people. My only issue is choosing what to order since their filet mignon is SO amazing!
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Kalehua
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb food and amazing service! We will definitely be back
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Steve
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We greatly enjoyed our dinner at Pono. The cocktails are unique and tasty. We had the butterfish and halibut "large plates" - both were delicious. Highly recommend the chocolate cake desert. Our server was friendly and responsive.
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Lisa
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Exceptional food and service. Prices above average. I will be back for sure.
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Janis
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The best food in the universe. People who are concerned. It is one of my favorite restaurants ever.
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robert
Central Coast
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
My wife and I had the Mahi Mahi with a wonderful coating of macadamia nuts.It is one of the best tasting meals I have had in Years. The flavors of the sauce were wonderful. The service was very good. We spoke with the owners wife and she explained that her husband makes all the components from scratch, even the mayonnaise. We will be back again.
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Todd
VIP
San Francisco
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perhaps the best meal we've had on the Central Coast in the last 10 years. If you're looking for a high-quality, innovative, elegant seafood dinner, this is your ticket to a great evening.
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Kassandra
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a great experience to have a date . Food was phenomenal and the atmosphere was relaxed
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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 665 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

228 W Grand Ave, Grover Beach, CA 93433

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighbourhood
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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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

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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?

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card