Pono Hawaiian Grill
Hawaiian Grill, Vegan Poke Bowl
Vegan options
Very vegan-friendly ★ 3.8 (1,624) · $$ · Restaurant · Hawaiian, American · Hours
Amenities: deck Outdoor Seating wifi Wifi
Popular tips: "Try the vegan poke bowl with edamame, seaweed salad, and avocado"
Must-try: katsu spam musubi, pupu platter, fries
Praised for: friendly service, lively atmosphere, fast service
Pono Hawaiian Grill has a casual, friendly atmosphere with both indoor seating featuring TVs and bar seating, and a dog-friendly outdoor patio with lawn games. The menu includes Hawaiian staples like poke bowls, kalbi ribs, and kalua pork, with vegan dishes such as a teriyaki-glazed tofu stir-fry and vegan poke bowl. Prices are moderate, and the place is appreciated for quick service and an eclectic drink selection, though some reviewers found certain meat dishes overly salty or lacking flavor.
schedule
Hours
Sunday 11 AM-9:30 PM
Monday Closed
Tuesday 11 AM-10 PM
Wednesday 11 AM-10 PM
Thursday 11 AM-10 PM
Friday 11 AM-11 PM
Saturday 11 AM-11 PM
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directions
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120 Union St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Vegan Friendliness
iVery vegan-friendly
B
- VEGAN OPTIONS Some · 3–5 dishes
- MENU Clearly marked
- STAFF Friendly
- PROTEIN tofu, edamame
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