Pono Hawaiian Grill

Voted “Best” again! Mahalo nui loa!

braddahTimmy — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:53:14 +0000

Pono Hawaiian Grill in The Reef Bar would like to thank each and every one of you that voted us as “Best Hawaiian Food” Santa Cruz in the Santa Cruz Good Times Magazine 2013! We would also like to say mahalo for voting us runner up for best lunch, best meal for a deal, best kid friendly restaurant, best small plates and lastly runner up for “Restaurant Of The Year!” Mahalo nui loa! We couldn’t have accomplished all of this without all of you! We would also like to extend our thanks to The Reef Bar who is in fact a huge part of all that we do here! Mahalo Mahalo Mahalo! -Braddah Timmy

Weekend Brunch at Pono & The Reef is here!

braddahTimmy — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:56:39 +0000

Santa Cruz’s first and only “Hawaiian Style” Weekend Brunch is here at Pono Hawaiian Grill and The Reef Bar! Featuring some of the most amazing and delicious Hawaiian brunch plates like Spam and Eggs, Hawaiian Style Chillaquilles with choice of Kalua Pork, Portuguese Sausage or Spam! Hawaiian Fried Rice, Pono Pancakes, French Toast with Coconut Syrup, Da Loco Moco, Breakfast burritos and fresh seasonal fruit!

Not to mention The Reef Bar with their bottomless Mimosas, Bacon Bloody’ Mary’s and amazing cocktails!

We have downtown Santa Cruz’z largest tropical outdoor patio for you to sit and enjoy the beautiful weather and listen to the sounds of the many acoustic musicians playing live on stage as you bask in the aloha!

Brunch at Pono and The Reef begins at 10 a.m. every Saturday and Sunday and goes until 3pm! And of course our full menu is available! Mahalo nui loa and we look forward to seeing you here soon! Live Pono!

Got Spam?

braddahTimmy — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:59:43 +0000

Spam… In Hawai’i Spam is considered a delicacy by many! Grilled or fried, brushed with teriyaki sauce on a bed of sticky rice and rolled with seaweed.. Mmmm…What would life be like without it? I don’t ever want to think of that! Come n get your’s right here! ‘Ono to da max! Au’rai!

Pono’s Bbq Combo! A must try brah! Au’rai!

braddahTimmy — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 00:02:01 +0000

Mamma Kathy’s Teriyaki Chicken, Kal Bi Ribs and ‘ono Beef Teriyaki with creamy macaroni salad and steamed white rice! Brok’ da mout!

Mahalo from all of us here at Pono Hawaiian Grill!

braddahTimmy — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 23:11:52 +0000

From all of us here at Pono Hawaiian Grill, mahalo nui loa for taking the time to vote for us in this years “Best Of” with the Santa Cruz Weekly and the Good Times Santa Cruz magazines! We truly appreciate each and every one of you!

We still do not know the outcome to the voting and are crossing our fingers! We will let you know as soon as we do! Mahalo nui loa,

-Braddah Timmy & Pono Hawaiian Grill

Kahuku Garlic & Butter Sauteed Prawns

braddahTimmy — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 22:59:03 +0000

Kahuku Garlic & Lemon Butter Sauteed Prawns at Pono! Guaranz to Brok da mout! Au’rai!

Creamy Wasabi Mayo Kani Crab & Avocado Poke!

braddahTimmy — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 23:10:28 +0000

All new Kani Crab & Avocado with our creamy wasabi mayo, sweet onions, seaweed salad and topped with japanese furikake seasoning and sushi ginger! ‘Ono to da max! Au’rai!

Pono Pele Wings are Adobolocolicious!

braddahTimmy — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 22:33:09 +0000

Island inspired spicy Hawaiian style buffalo wings featuring “Adoboloco Hot Sauce” as a main ingredient! They’re amazing! Served with a side of either blue cheese or ranch dressing and broccoli & carrots.

The Lanikai Poke Appetizer

admin — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 23:53:27 +0000

“The Lanikai.” Inspired by my last trip home to Maui… This Poke has it all! Cubed Sashimi grade ahi tuna, seaweed salad, sweet onions, green onions, creamy avocado, our ‘ono shoyu poke sauce and topped with crunchy won tons, chili oil and black goma sesame seeds! Incredible and so ‘ono!

Poke poke poke!

admin — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 23:42:09 +0000

We have Poke! And we specialize in it! Always fresh and “always” made to order! With over 15 different types we have something for every poke lover! Scallops, Salmon, Ahi, Crab and even Tofu Poke! Live Pono!