Pono Pacific Kitchen

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   Andrea

   Central Coast

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Four of us had seafood dishes and each was absolutely delicious! Definitely try the butterfish, mahi tuna, and scallops. The pear salad with macadamia granola was sweet and tasty. Great presentations on the plate, too. For dessert we shared the Mochi Cake — yum! Can’t wait to come back and try other menu items. They only serve wine and beer, and sake cocktails for now. Looking forward to when they get a full bar going.
   

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   Marisa

   Greater Boston

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The lilikoi tart is one of the best bites I’ve had in a while! Our server was lovely and we enjoyed everything we ordered!
   

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   Lita

   San Francisco

   47 reviews

   5.0

   47 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food, unfortunately they were out of three of our favorites. Really tasty!!! Our server had problems with the timing of the food, but nevertheless we enjoyed the food and Preston was lovely
   

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   Ryan

   Phoenix

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing food. The prime fillet was excellent, and so was tart dessert. Ambiance was great and I would 100% come back here again.
   

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   Jarrod

   Orange County

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   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 on February 15, 2025

   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 on February 15, 2025

   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 on February 15, 2025

   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 on February 14, 2025

   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 on February 14, 2025

    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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