Pono Hawaiian Kitchen & Tap Menu

Based on 48 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery

Pono Hawaiian Kitchen & Tap 95062

Address:
3744 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Phone: (831) 476-7458

Website:

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Hours

Friday	11:30 AM–9 PM
Saturday	11:30 AM–9 PM
Sunday	11:30 AM–9 PM
Monday (Labor Day)	11:30 AM–9 PM Hours might differ
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	11:30 AM–9 PM
Thursday	11:30 AM–9 PM

Today’s Specials
Kalua Pork Sando Hawaiian sweet bun with island slaw, slow cooked Hawaiian pulled pork, BBQ sauce and side of sweet potato fries.	$14.85
Spicy Katsu Sando Hawaiian sweet bun with island slaw base, spicy katsu, pele aioli, and co es with French fries	$14.85
Grilled Mahi Mahi Fit Bowl Grilled Mahi Mahi fillet, steamed broccoli, house-made kimchi, and a pack of our new Spunky Food Crispy Mackerel Topping (mildly spicy made with Kaffir lime leaf, garlic, tamarind, Mackerel, and Thai chili). Sprinkle over your rice, veggies, or Mahi! It’s delicious! 5oz Mahi-34g protein-160mg sodium-1.5g fats-55g carbs	$18.25
Beer, Wine, Cider & Kombucha
Corralitos Blonde Ale \| Corralitos, CA 16 of. oz 5% abv	$8.00
Discretion Brewing Neon Shine (Imperial Pilsner) (Soquel, CA) 16 fl. oz. 7.1% abv	$9.15
Corralitos Seek And Enjoy Hazy IPA (Corralitos, CA) 16 Fl. Oz. 6.5% Abv	$8.55
Maui Brewing Sunshine Girl Golden Ale (Kihei, HI) 12 Fl. Oz. 4.6% Abv	$5.70
Dark Horse Brut Bubbles (Modesto, CA) 10% Abv 375ml	$13.70
Nova Hot Cactus Hard Kombucha 16 Fl. Oz. 6% Abv	$9.15
Maui Brewing POG Hard Seltzer (Kihei, Hi) 12 Fl. Oz. 5% Abv (Kihei, Hi) 12 fl. oz. 5% abv	$5.15
Tolago Hard Seltzer- Guava Mango 12 fl. oz. 5% abv	$5.70
Tolago Hard Seltzer- Agave Lime 12 fl. oz. 5% abv	$5.70
Alvarado St Brewing Triple Howzit Punch (Salinas, CA) Imperial Sour Ale with Passionfruit, Orange & Guava 16 fl. oz. 10% abv $10	$11.40
Omission IPA (Gluten Free) (Portland, OR) 12 fl. oz. 6.7% abv	$5.70
Dark Horse Rose (Modesto, CA) 375mL can (1/2 bottle), 12% abv	$10.30
Local Roots Cali Mule Hard Kombucha (Vista, CA) 12 fl. oz. \| abv 6%	$6.85
Local Roots Island Vibes Hard Kombucha Vista, CA \| 12 fl. oz. \| abv 6%	$6.85
Babe Pinot Grigio With Bubbles Babe Pinot Grigio with Bubbles (Yasss Queen, Modesto, CA) 250mL 12% abv	$9.15
Keller Panga Drops Pils (Nicaragua) 8 fl. oz. 6.2% abv	$3.45
Other Brother Scribble Hill Hazy DIPA ( Seaside, CA) 12 fl. oz. 8.6% abv	$8.55
Schilling Excelsior Imperial Mango Cider (Auburn, WA) 12 fl. oz. 9.1% abv	$6.85
Fort Point Villager IPA (San Francisco, CA) 12 fl. oz. 6.3% abv	$6.85
21st Amendment Hell Or High \| Watermelon Wheat \| San Francisco, CA 4.9% ABV, 12 oz.	$5.70
Sudwerk Brewing Solar Haze Hazy IPA (Davis, CA) 12 fl. oz. 4.3%abv	$6.85
14 Hands Rose Can (Auburn, WA) 375mL 13% abv	$10.30
Berryessa “Chris And Nitty” Apple Lager (Winters, CA) Berryessa “Chris and Nitty” Apple Lager (Winters, CA)16 fl. oz. 5% abv $6	$6.85
Narrative Fermentations Perk Imperial Coffee Stout (San Jose, CA) 16 fl. oz. 12% abv	$10.85
BEV Blanc Sauvignon Blanc (Modesto, CA) 250mL 11.9% abv	$9.15
Calicraft Tiki Time Tropical Wheat (Walnut Creek, CA) 12 fl. oz. 6.5% abv	$5.70
Chillax Hazy By Nature Eel River Brewing Co 16oz 6.3%	$12.55
Glorious Odds Hazy IPA From Society Brewing Company 7.5%	$9.15
Freemont Golden Pilsner 12oz 4.5%	$5.70
Maui Brewing Pau Hana Pilsner 5.2% 12oz	$5.70
Wild Barrel Vice Hoop Madness Hazy IPA 16oz 8.2% ABV	$9.15
Pizza Port Brewing \| California Honey Blonde Ale 16 oz. 4.8% ABV	$7.45
Hen House Brewing \| We Roll Together 16 oz. DIPA 9.0% ABV	$13.70
You Can’t Handle The Juice 16 oz. DIPA 8.5% ABV	$9.15
Other Brother Brewing \| Sea Side Citra 16 oz. Pale ale 5.5% ABV	$8.00
Discretion Brewing Ice Box Poem IPA 16oz 7.3%	$10.30
12oz JIANT Passion And Elder Fruit Hard Kombucha 5.0%	$5.70
Narrative Fermentaions C’N THINGS WC IPA 5.7% 16oz	$9.15
Boardwalk Blonde 19.2 oz can from Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing 7.5%	$8.55
Beverages
Centr Sparkling CBD 30mg.	$7.45
Zoa Sparkling Natural Energy Water \| Pineapple Coconut	$4.60
Lagunitas Hop Water	$4.60
Heineken 0.0 12 fl. oz.	$5.70
Centr Sparkling CBD \| Sugar-Free 30mg.	$7.45
Nova Kombucha \| Watermelon Lime	$4.60
Mad Tasty Sparkling Hemp Water \| Unicorn Tears 20 mg.	$7.45
Liquid Death Sparkling Water 16 Fl. Oz	$5.15
Zoa Sparkling Energy Water- Tropical Punch 16 fl. oz.	$4.60
Mad Tasty Sparkling Hemp Water- Grapefruit 12 fl. oz. 20mg	$7.45
Mad Tasty Sparkling Hemp Water- Yuzu Citrus 12 fl. oz. 20mg	$7.45
Jelly Belly Sparkling Water	$2.85
Hawaiian Sun – Lilikoi Passion	$2.85
Best Day Brewing Kolsch \| Non-Alcoholic 12 fl oz.	$5.70
Best Day Brewing West Coast IPA \| Non-Alcoholic 12 fl oz.	$5.70
Silverware & Napkins
Silverware & Napkins	$0.00
ALLERGIES Please add to cart if allergy applies
Bell Pepper Allergy	$0.00
Dairy Allergy	$0.00
Egg Allergy	$0.00
Gluten Allergy	$0.00
Gluten Free	$0.00
Peanut Allergy	$0.00
Shellfish Allergy	$0.00
Tree Nut Allergy	$0.00
Poke Bowls
Hawaiian Ogo Ahi Bowl Traditional Hawaiian poke with ‘alaea sea salt, chili pepper, Ogo and sesame oil, sweet onion, edamame, green onion, furikake rice, ocean salad and pickled ginger	$21.70
Avocado-Tomato- Ahi Bowl Cubed ahi tuna, tomato, sweet onion, green onion, edamame, minced ginger, and sliced avocado in our shoyu marinade with black sesame seeds. Served over rice with seaweed salad and sushi ginger.	$19.40
Braddah Timmy Ahi Bowl Cubed ahi tuna, chili flakes, avocado, cucumber, edamame, sesame oil, alaea sea salt, sweet onion, green onion, and house-made kimchee. Served over rice with seaweed salad and sushi ginger.	$19.40
Creamy Wasabi-Ahi Bowl Cubed ahi tuna, sweet onion, green onion, edamame, and cucumber, mixed in our creamy wasabi aioli topped with Japanese furikake seasoning and wonton chips. Served over rice with seaweed salad and sushi ginger.	$19.40
Ginger-Chili-Shoyu-Ahi Bowl Cubed ahi tuna, minced ginger, jalapeno, sweet onion, green onion, and edamame in our shoyu marinade with pickled ginger and sesame seeds. Served over rice with seaweed salad and sushi ginger.	$19.40
Ho’Omana Traditional Ahi Bowl Cubed ahi tuna, alaea sea salt, chili pepper, sesame oil, edamame, sweet onion and green onion. Served over rice with seaweed salad and sushi ginger.	$19.40
Lanikai Ahi Poke Bowl Cubed ahi tuna, avocado, sweet/green onion, edamame, seaweed salad, tomato, chili oil, wonton chips and pickled ginger. Served over rice with seaweed salad and sushi ginger.	$19.40
Spicy Pele Ahi Bowl Cubed ahi tuna, spicy aioli, sweet onion, green onion, edamame, cubed tomato and black sesame seeds with sriracha. Served over rice with seaweed salad and sushi ginger.	$19.40
Traditional Shoyu Ahi Bowl Cubed ahi tuna, sweet onion, green onion, edamame, and white sesame seeds in our shoyu marinade. Served over rice with seaweed salad and sushi ginger.	$19.40
Lomi-Lomi Salmon Bowl Sustainable salmon, ‘alaea sea salt, sweet, edamame, and green onion, tomato, chili pepper water.	$20.55
Hawaiian Ogo Ah Bowl Cubed ahi, chili pepper, sesame oil, edamame locally grown Ogo seaweed, sweet & green onion, ‘Alaea sea salt	$21.70
Tropical Island Ahi Bowl Cubed ahi, diced tomato, edamame, sweet & green onion, sesame oil, ‘Alaea sea salt, avocado, house-made pineapple salsa	$19.40
DA Plates
BT’s Loco Moco Burrito Brown rice, grass-fed angus chuck, scrambled egg, sweet onion, wrapped in a tortilla and served with a side of spicy gravy (does not come with macaroni salad). Come with 2 scoops white rice and 1 scoop mac salad. Note: currently out of brown rice- this item will come with white rice.	$12.55
Baked Tofu Stir Fry House baked teriyaki brushed tofu with seasonal vegetables topped with our teriyaki glaze and sesame seeds. Come with 2 scoops white rice and 1 scoop mac salad.	$13.70
Grilled Beef Teriyaki Grilled marinated sirloin tip beef with green onion and sesame seeds. Broke da mouth! Come with 2 scoops white rice and 1 scoop mac salad.	$18.85
Kal-Bi Short Ribs Sweet Korean style short ribs, marinated in a shoyu, honey, ginger-based sauce, with green onions and sesame seeds. Come with 2 scoops white rice and 1 scoop mac salad.	$19.40
Mahi Mahi Katsu Mahi-mahi filet served katsu style, golden and crispy with lemon and tonkatsu dipping sauce. Come with 2 scoops white rice and 1 scoop mac salad.	$18.25
Poke Combo Plate Your choice of poke and our Hawaiian kalua pork served with edamame, furikake seasoned rice, macaroni salad, house-made kimchee, seaweed salad, and pickled ginger. Come with 2 scoops of white rice and 1 scoop of mac salad.	$28.50
Poke Plate Your choice of poke served with edamame, two scoops of furikake seasoned rice, seaweed salad, and kimchee.	$21.70
Hawaiian Fish & Chips Seasonal fish rolled in Japanese panko deep fried golden and crispy. Served with our house made tartar sauce (dish comes with French fries and slaw instead of rice and mac salad). Come with 2 scoops white rice and 1 scoop mac salad.	$18.25
Hawaiian Kalua Pork Slow cooked traditional Hawaiian style pulled pork and cabbage seasoned with Hawaiian sea salt with a savory smoked flavor. Come with 2 scoops white rice and 1 scoop mac salad.	$16.00
DA Loco Moco Two scoops of rice, two fried eggs, two grass-fed hamburger patties, and ‘ono brown gravy on top. Come with 2 scoops white rice and 1 scoop mac salad.	$18.25
Steamed Teriyaki Veggies Seasonal vegetables steamed and topped with our house made teriyaki sauce and sesame seeds. Come with 2 scoops white rice and 1 scoop mac salad.	$12.55
Mamma Kathy’s Teri Chicken Mama Kathy’s family teriyaki chicken recipe with green onion and sesame seeds. Come with 2 scoops white rice and 1 scoop mac salad.	$17.10
Pono BBQ Combo Chicken teriyaki, beef teriyaki, and kal-bi ribs. Come with 2 scoops white rice and 1 scoop mac salad.	$28.50
Chicken Katsu Chicken breast breaded with panko and deep fried golden and crispy. Served with tonkatsu sauce. Come with 2 scoops white rice and 1 scoop mac salad.	$17.10
Pono’s Seafood Combo Coconut shrimp, mahi-mahi katsu, and choice of teriyaki chicken, kalua pork or kal-bi ribs. Served with sweet Thai chili sauce, tonkatsu sauce and lemon. Come with 2 scoops white rice and 1 scoop mac salad.	$30.80
Coconut Shrimp Deep fried golden and crispy served with sweet Thai chili sauce and lemon wedges. Come with 2 scoops white rice and 1 scoop mac salad.	$18.25
Specialty Items
Da Kine Poke Bowl Cubed shoyu marinated ahi tuna, cubed fresh sustainable salmon, sweet onion, cilantro, avocado, edamame, tobiko, house-made kimchee, black soma sesame seeds, spicy aioli.	$22.80
Seven Elements Poke Bowl Ahi tuna, sweet onion, minced ginger, green onion, edamame, topped with seven elements sauce, peanuts, tobiko, nori shreds and pickled ginger over rice.	$21.70
The 55 Our famous classic shoyu poke bowl with a serving of made-in-house kalua pork. In remembrance of our favorite charger, tiaina baul “Junior” seau!	$20.55
Vegan Poke Bowl Sliced inari Kage with brown furikake rice, seaweed salad, edamame, and house-made kimchee with pickled ginger.	$16.00
SALMON Elements Bowl Seven Elements Bowl but with SALMON and sliced avocado! So ‘ono!	$22.80
Jus Poke & Rice	$18.25
DA Pupus
Island Quesadilla \| Chicken Teriyaki Melted Jack and Cheddar cheese, cilantro and a side of our house-made pineapple salsa.	$13.70
Kalua Pork Sliders (2 Pcs.) Sliders served open face with kalua pork over island slaw topped with our pineapple BBQ sauce and furikake.	$11.40
Chicken Wings Chicken wings with your choice of sauce (pineapple BBQ, sweet Thai chili sauce or spicy pele hot sauce). Served with Blue cheese or ranch dressing.	$14.85
Kim Chee	$5.15
Kalua Pork Fries Our signature Hawaiian kalua pork over crunchy French fries with Jack and Cheddar cheese, jalapenos, and spicy aioli.	$13.70
Sweet Potato Fries	$6.85
Onion Rings Beer battered onion rings deep fried golden and crispy with a side of our very own pineapple BBQ sauce.	$8.00
Coconut Shrimp App Golden and crispy coconut battered shrimp served with sweet Thai chili sauce and lemon.	$13.70
Pono Pupu Platter Our kalua pork sliders, coconut shrimp with sweet Thai chili sauce, and spam musubi.	$25.10
French Fries	$5.70
Island Quesadilla \| Kalua Pork Melted Jack and Cheddar cheese, cilantro and a side of our house-made pineapple salsa.	$12.55
Musubis
Kalua Pork Musubi Kalua pork with white rice and a seaweed wrap.	$5.70
Chicken Teriyaki Musubi Teriyaki chicken with white rice and a seaweed wrap.	$5.70
Spam Musubi Grilled Spam with white rice and a seaweed wrap.	$5.70
Appetizer Poke
Appetizer Creamy Wasabi-Ahi Cubed ahi tuna, sweet onion, green onion, edamame, and cucumber mixed in our creamy wasabi aioli, topped with Japanese furikake seasoning and wonton chips. Served a la carte with pickled ginger and seaweed salad.	$17.10
Appetizer Ginger-Chili-Shoyu-Ahi Cubed ahi tuna, minced ginger, jalapeno, edamame, sweet onion, green onion, in our shoyu marinade with pickled ginger and sesame seeds. Served a la carte with pickled ginger and seaweed salad.	$17.10
Appetizer Ho’Omana Traditional-Ahi Cubed ahi tuna, alaea sea salt, chili pepper, sesame oil, sweet onion, edamame, and green onion. Served a la carte with pickled ginger and seaweed salad.	$17.10
Appetizer Spicy Pele-Ahi Cubed ahi tuna, spicy aioli, sweet onion, green onion, edamame, and cubed tomato with black sesame seeds. Served a la carte with pickled ginger and seaweed salad.	$17.10
Appetizer Traditional Shoyu-Ahi Cubed ahi tuna, sweet onion, edamame, and green onion in our shoyu marinade with white sesame seeds. Served a la carte with pickled ginger and seaweed salad.	$17.10
Appetizer Lomi-Lomi- Salmon Cubed sustainable salmon, alaea sea salt, cubed tomato, edamame, and sweet onion served with a side of chili pepper water and lemon. Served a la carte with pickled ginger and seaweed salad.	$18.25
Appetizer Hawaiian Ogo Ahi Cubed ahi, chili pepper, sesame oil, locally grown Ogo seaweed, edamame, sweet & green onion, ‘Alaea sea salt	$19.40
Appetizer Tropical Island Ahi Cubed ahi, diced tomato, edamame, sweet & green onion, sesame oil, ‘Alaea sea salt, avocado, house-made pineapple salsa	$17.10
Hawaiian Style Tacos
Fish Katsu Taco (1)	$5.70
Kalua Pork Taco (1)	$5.70
Teriyaki Chicken Taco (1)	$5.70
DA Salads
Japanese Style Seaweed Salad Green and mean! Japanese style seaweed salad.	$6.85
Poke Salad Spring greens, arugula, seaweed salad, carrots, edamame, tomato, microgreens, mandarin oranges, sweet onion, crispy wontons, and your choice of poke.	$21.70
Chinese Chicken Salad Napa and purple cabbage, mixed spring greens, arugula, carrots, sweet onion and tomato with sliced teriyaki chicken, crispy wontons and our sesame vinaigrette.	$16.00
Teriyaki Bowls
Teriyaki Chicken Bowl Steamed white rice and steamed veggies, all with teriyaki sauce drizzled on top.	$13.70
Veggie Teriyaki Bowl Steamed white rice and steamed seasonal veggies with teriyaki sauce.	$11.40
Kalua Pork Teriyaki Bowl Steamed white rice and steamed veggies, all with teriyaki sauce drizzled on top.	$13.70
Katsu Chicken Teriyaki Bowl Steamed white rice and steamed veggies, all with teriyaki sauce drizzled on top.	$13.70
Baked Marinated Tofu Teriyaki Bowl Steamed white rice and steamed veggies, all with teriyaki sauce drizzled on top.	$13.70
Grilled Mahi Mahi Teriyaki Bowl Steamed white rice and steamed veggies, all with teriyaki sauce drizzled on top.	$16.00
Fish Katsu Teriyaki Bowl Steamed white rice and steamed veggies, all with teriyaki sauce drizzled on top.	$16.00
Grilled Beef Teriyaki Bowl Steamed white rice and steamed veggies, all with teriyaki sauce drizzled on top.	$16.00
Burgers
DA Pono Burger Grilled beef patty with our homemade from scratch teriyaki sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion and grilled pineapple on top. Served with French fries.	$14.85
Da Burger Grilled beef patty with lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo. Served with French fries.	$11.40
Paniolo Burger Grilled beef patty topped with our very own pineapple BBQ sauce and onion rings on top. Served with French fries.	$16.00
Meat-Free DA Burger Meat free burger patty with lettuce, tomato, onion, and mayo. Served with French fries.	$16.00
Meat-Free Pono Burger Meat free burger patty with our homemade from scratch teriyaki sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion, and grilled pineapple on top. Served with French fries.	$19.40
Meat-Free Paniolo Burger Meat free burger patty with our very own pineapple BBQ sauce and onion rings on top. Served with French fries.	$20.55
Kaleo’s Corner
Steamed Veggies	$4.60
Kid’s Burger With French Fries	$9.15
Keiki Quesadilla With Veggies	$6.85
Chicken Fingers With French Fries	$9.15
Mac & Cheese	$9.15
Dessert
Chocolate Mac Nut Brownie	$4.60
Sides
House Made Kimchee	$5.15
Island Slaw	$3.45
Mac Salad	$4.60
Poi	$4.00
White Rice	$2.30
Sauces
Side Of Creamy Wasabi	$0.30
Side Of Gluten Free Teriyaki Sauce	$0.60
Side Of Gravy	$2.30
Side Of Pele Sauce	$0.30
Side Of Spicy Aioli	$0.30
Side Of Sweet Thai Chili Sauce	$0.30
Side Of Teriyaki Sauce	$0.30
Merchandise & Apparel
Adoboloco Hawaiian Hot Sauce 5 oz.	$9.15
PHKT Sweatshirt	$45.60
Pono Hoodie (Black)	$25.10
Pocky Sticks- Chocolate	$5.15
Gift Cards Gift cards starting at:	$11.40
Pono Crewneck Sweatshirt (Black)	$25.10
Pono Crewneck Sweatshirt (Gray)	$25.10
Pono Women’s Crop Hoodie (Olive Green)	$25.10
PONO Da P.O.G. Hot Sauce PONO Da P.O.G. Hot Sauce (pineapple, orange, guava pepper sauce)	$10.30
PONO Island Heat Hot Sauce PONO Island Heat Hot Sauce (pineapple cayenne)	$10.30
PONO Ho! Mango! Hot Sauce PONO Ho! Mango! Hot Sauce (mango habanero)	$10.30

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Reviews

Gilberto (Gil)

Stopped by since the place had a “loco moco” burrito on their menu and thought it sounded amazing. Well it heavily lacked the loco moco flavors and the gravy was severed on the side, but that too lacked flavor. However their Haupia pudding was nice overall but did lack some texture.

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Bonifacio Coma

I had never heard and been to Pono Hawaiian Kitchen and Tap before. But I was asked to try it out during a Business Lunch. I was very surprised with how delicious the food was. The Da Kine Poke Bowl is a must!

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Candy Eismen

My husband always has “Loco Moco”, and is was excellent as usual. All items we have had have been excellent. Atmosphere could use more plants and decor for s’more tropical atmosphere.

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Elizabeth Fox

Delicious poke and a great selection of beer. I didn’t try the cocktails but they looked good. Very pleasant dining on the patio. Dogs are welcome too.

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Christopher Berthiaume

I’ve been a fan of Pono for a while, including the original spot downtown. Recently I went to the Capitola St. for the first time in a while and was disappointed. The food was still solid but the presentation has gone downhill. Instead of a regular plate I got a metal tray with some of the food in a paper bowl. The rice was put directly on the paper tray liner. I’ve never seen that before. Can’t say I’m a fan. The liner gets soft and mushy from the rice and starts to fall apart. So you get some paper in your rice. It made the overall experience feel cheap but the food isn’t cheap.

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The Loredo Group at eXp Realty

We love that they do live music! We really enjoy the ambiance along with the awesome food and drinks!

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Willow Anderson

I had a yummy chicken salad… It was big enough to take half home for another meal. The servers were laid back, silly and very accommodating… They also have a Happy Hour… Felt like a true Maui vibe! We’ll go back for sure!

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Tommy Dyson

This place was packed and I can see why. They had coconut shrimp on a happy hour deal and I got the loco moco which was so good! Nice draft beer selection and a friendly staff.

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Aaron

Got the traditional Ahi bowl. Barely had any salt in it so the fish was bland. Too much chili and sesame oil. Would go for the shoyo instead.

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Toni Mason

Super yummy food I had the grilled mahi tacos fantastic their whole staff and crew and cooks are excellent Marley

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