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

638 Reviews

$31 to $50

Pacific Rim

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2 people

29 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 18 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 Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

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

Large Plates

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

Dessert

LILIKOI TARTUSD 14.00
coconut shortbread | lilikoi curd | meringue | berry compote
CHOCOLATE MOCHI CAKEUSD 14.00
vanilla bean ice cream | macadamia | banana foster
PONO PARFAITUSD 14.00
chocolate ganache | peanut butter mousse | macadamia granola | vanilla
HANDMADE SORBETSUSD 7.00
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What 638 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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.

638 Reviews

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subrina
San Joaquin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day 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
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 2 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 6 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 6 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 7 days ago
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 7 days ago
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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Nancy
VIP
Orange County
129 reviews
5.0
129 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
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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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 638 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

29 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 18 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 Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Preston Tripp
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, 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 SHELLUSD 21.00

BLUEFIN TUNA TARTAREUSD 25.00

BAJA HAMACHI CEVICHEUSD 24.00

GULF BLUE CRAB CAKESUSD 24.00

BARBECUE OYSTERUSD 26.00

SALTSPRING ISLAND MUSSELSUSD 21.00

BREAD & BUTTERUSD 10.00

SHE CRAB SOUPUSD 14.00

HAYASHI FARMS BRUSSEL SPROUTSUSD 17.00

WINTER SQUASHUSD 18.00

BAUTISTA FARMS ROMAINE CAESARUSD 26.00

HALCYON FARMS LETTUCESUSD 18.00

Large Plates

LOCAL MISOYAKI BUTTERFISHUSD 42.00

MANILA CLAM 'CARBONARA'USD 38.00

CALIFORNIA SWORDFISHUSD 43.00

MACADAMIA CRUSTED MEXICAN MAHI MAHIUSD 42.00

PACIFIC HALIBUTUSD 48.00

MASSACHUSETTS SEA SCALLOPSUSD 47.00

MIGHTY CAP MUSHROOM GNOCCHIUSD 35.00

PRIME FILET MIGNONUSD 64.00

Dessert

LILIKOI TARTUSD 14.00

CHOCOLATE MOCHI CAKEUSD 14.00

PONO PARFAITUSD 14.00

HANDMADE SORBETSUSD 7.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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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 bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card