Pono Hawaiian Kitchen & Tap

12/08/2025

While supplies last! Come get yours today! The weather is calling for this! Auraiii!

11/05/2025

Mahalo, Lookout Local readers! We’re beyond grateful to be voted “Best Hawaiian Food” in the first annual The Lookout List reader’s choice awards.

Your support fills our hearts and fuels our passion to keep bringing the flavors of aloha to Santa Cruz and Capitola. From our family to yours, thank you for making Pono Hawaiian Grill a part of your community.

Stop by soon and celebrate with us — good food always tastes better with good friends.

10/24/2025

Catch Pono Hawaiian Grill’s own Bruddah Timmy on the Think Local First radio show, steaming tomorrow on the Santa Cruz Voice from 12-2pm. You’ll learn more about the man behind the brand, and what makes Pono such a great place to eat and connect. Pono is much more than a restaurant- it’s a place that celebrates Hawaiian culture, music, and community. Listen in to learn more about the heart and inspiration behind Pono! 🏝️🍹🎶💚

10/17/2025

🎃 HALLOWEEN AT PONO 🎃

A Friday Halloween doesn’t come around often — so we’re doing it right.

On Friday, October 31st, downtown Santa Cruz comes alive as Pono Hawaiian Grill throws the biggest party in town.

8PM–Midnight.
FREE BUFFET from 8–9.
DJ Sardine spinning from 9–12.

Costume contest. Prizes. Good people. Big energy.
Tickets are just $20 — grab yours early and don’t miss the magic.

This isn’t your average bar night — it’s Pono after dark.

Where aloha meets the underworld, and Friday night turns legendary.

Presented by Pono Hawaiian Grill, Hideout Vodka, Santa Cruz Vibes, West Peak Spirits, Tequila Centenario, and Tanduay Rum.

04/20/2025

Happy Easter! 🐣 We are open in our downtown location today folks!

04/20/2025

Happy Easter 🐣 Our Capitola location is closed today. Enjoy the day friends and ohana!

01/09/2025

Aloha! Our phone is DOWN in our Capitola location. To place takeout orders go to our website:

www.ponohawaiiangrill.com

For any other questions or inquiries please email us at: [email protected]

We hope to have it back up and running asap! Mahalo for your understanding!

Discover the best Hawaiian food in Santa Cruz with Pono Hawaiian Grill! Indulge in authentic island-inspired dishes, fresh flavors, and the warm aloha spirit. Treat yourself to a culinary escape today!

04/19/2024

Are you ready…?! Another amazing beer is about to drop here at Pono! A refreshing and juicy 6.9% Simcoe IPA collab with and dat killah artwork by none other than as it’ll be in cans and kegs soon folks! 😎😎😎🏝️🏝️🏝️🍺🍺🍺

Just in time for the warm weather ask for DA ‘ONO JUICE! paired with some ‘Ono Kal-Bi Ribs, or slow cooked Hawaiian Kalua pig and Mac salad! It’s sure to be your new go to craft beer 🍺. Huge mahalos to da boyz at

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