The Pono Hukilau

Florence, OR · Restaurant

Rating
4.6/5
★★★★★ 4.6
Reviews
20
Rank in Florence
#14
of 77 restaurants
City Percentile
67%
rating percentile
Address
The Pono Hukilau, 185 US-101, Florence, OR 97439
Phone
(541) 991-1071
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM Sat

The Pono Hukilau is a restaurant located in Florence, OR. It is one of 77 restaurants listed in Florence. Its 4.6-star rating is above the Florence city average of 4.4 stars. It ranks #14 of 77 restaurants in Florence. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About The Pono Hukilau

For fresh seafood, sushi, Pacific Fusion, tiki, burgers and taco’s check out the Central Coast’s newest hot spot for creative cuisine and clever cocktails. "The Hukilau", conveniently located on Highway 101S in the scenic seaside town of Florence, is... More

Hours

Friday11 AM–7 PM
Saturday11 AM–7 PM
SundayClosed
MondayClosed
Tuesday11 AM–7 PM
Wednesday11 AM–7 PM
Thursday11 AM–7 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Keith Anderson · Jan 2026

A fun upbeat place, filled with Hawaiian and surfer-dude swag. A vast and extensive menu with great sushi and Hawaiian classics. Don’t miss on the daily specials, we tried the Elk sliders….WOW! Decent bar and drink selection too. Sorry, forgot to get a photo of those. Check it out!!!

★★★★★ 5.0 Mandy KAY · Oct 2025

We found this place after going for a sand dune ride. My daughter had the real California roll, made with real crab. I had a roll with ahi tuna. And my best friend had a chicken loaded taco. The vibe is amazing inside and out. With having been to Hawaii it made you feel like you were there. Fantastic food. Would reccomend to anyone.

★★★★★ 5.0 Chris Cooper · Dec 2025

Chef Christian and Natasha cook up unbelievable fusion Hawaiian foods that are always worth the wait. Expect a wait because food this good is well worth it. It always amazes me how the food that tastes this good and consistently comes out of that small kitchen. Try the Volcano Chicken, Ribs, and the Thai Mango Chicken is awesome. Tacos and burgers are great. Perfection every time. My wife and I plan lunch trips just to eat here. We drive 3 hours because it is always that good. Come join us at the Pono Hukilau for some fresh Sushi and dinner. We hope to see you here! Aloha!

★★★★★ 5.0 Jodie Miears · Oct 2025

We’ve been up and down the whole coast of Oregon a few times and never had such wonderful food and drinks. We also visit Maui frequently and this authentic Hawaiian food tops the majority of restaurants we’ve visited even in Hawaii. Very fresh, extremely flavorful, and the staff was very welcoming and friendly. We look forward to coming back every time we visit Oregon!

★★★★★ 5.0 Eric Gooch · Oct 2025

Great spot! Had a cool Hawaiian feel to the place, and the food was excellent. A little pricier than some other places around, but I think it's worth it. Great service too. Will be back.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Identifies As Asian Owned ✓ Identifies As Veteran Owned ✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Delivery ✓ Great Beer Selection ✓ Great Cocktails ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom

Services

RestaurantAsian restaurantBarBreakfast restaurantFamily restaurantHawaiian restaurantLunch restaurantSeafood restaurantSushi restaurantTiki bar

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