Pono Hawaiian Grill
Pono Hawaiian Grill (Santa Cruz) stands out as one of those reliable neighborhood spots people remember because it feels easy to revisit. Sitting along 120 Union Street, this is the kind of eatery that quietly becomes part of people’s routines over time. One visit can easily turn into a regular stop before work, a quiet lunch break destination, or an afternoon recharge point.
The menu at Pono Hawaiian Grill (Santa Cruz) balances familiarity with enough variety to keep repeat visits interesting. Guests can discover selections such as 7 Elements Poke Bowl, APPETIZER Avocado Tomato Poke, APPETIZER Da Braddah Timmy Poke, APPETIZER Ginger Chili Shoyu Poke, APPETIZER Hawaiian Ogo, APPETIZER Hoomana Traditional Poke, APPETIZER Lanikai Poke, APPETIZER Lomi Lomi Poke.
7 Elements Poke Bowl - Cubed ahi tuna, sweet onion, green onion, tobiko, ginger, crushed peanuts, nori shreds and our house-made Seven Elements sauce. Comes with Pono furikake seasoned rice, seaweed salad, edamame and pickled ginger. , making it a convenient option for casual dining. APPETIZER Avocado Tomato Poke - Pono's shoyu marinated ahi, diced tomato, sweet & green onion, minced ginger, sliced avocado, sesame seeds , making it a flexible selection for different appetites. APPETIZER Da Braddah Timmy Poke - Cubed ahi tuna, chili flake, avocado, cucumber, sesame oil, 'alaea sea salt, sweet & green onion, house-made kim chee , making it a practical choice throughout the day. APPETIZER Ginger Chili Shoyu Poke - Minced ginger, sweet onion, jalapeño, green onion, shoyu marinated ahi tuna, white sesame seeds. , making it a convenient option for casual dining. APPETIZER Hawaiian Ogo - Traditionally made Hawaiian poke featuring Limu (Ogo) seaweed, chili pepper, 'Alaea Hawaiian sea salt, shoyu marinated ahi tuna with sweet onion, green onion. A traditional island style favorite! , making it a flexible selection for different appetites. Together, these items reflect a menu designed for flexibility and everyday dining.
The operating schedule allows guests to stop by across multiple parts of the day.
The surrounding area around Pono Hawaiian Grill (Santa Cruz) also contributes to the overall atmosphere. Visitors nearby may come across antiques such as Mr. Goodie's Antiques , antiques such as Miss Jessie May's , art such as Art du Tour Gallery , arts centre such as Santa Cruz Art Center , bank such as Bank of the West , bar such as Reef Bar , bar such as Red Restaurant and Bar , biergarten such as Cypress Lounge .
Food lovers exploring the area may also notice nearby dining options including 11Th Hour Coffee (0.0 miles away) , The Buzz Sushi (Santa Cruz) (0.0 miles away) , Oceans (0.1 miles away) , Cold Stone Creamery (1129 Pacific Avenue) (0.3 miles away) , Happy Dog Hotdogs (0.4 miles away) .
For those wanting to browse everything available before visiting, the full selection of menu items can be explored here: View Full Menu .
Pono Hawaiian Grill (Santa Cruz) succeeds because it fits naturally into the pace of modern daily life.