Pono Burger

829 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States

Pono Burger
About the Company

Here at Pono, we do the things the right way! The Hawaiian word “Pono” means being in perfect alignment with all things in the universe; this beautiful word captures the beauty of the Hawaiian culture and paradise. Like the Hawaiian word “aloha” with countless meanings, “Pono” is a Hawaiian word that is difficult to fully define but emcompasses what we stand for - Doing Things The Right Way.

Reviews
Review №1

Love this place ..closes too early!

Published at a month ago

Review №2

100% experience all around. This place is a must visit for anyone who loves delicious food and great customer service. We will be back real soon.

Published at 2 months ago

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Review №5

I was charged $19.24 for a turkey burger and fries and the food wasn t good at all! The patty was obviously previously frozen and tasted like they added liquid smoke to give it the charbroiled taste effect. They didn t even fill the fries up to the brim of the bag. When I mentioned this to the employee, she said they measure it out to 5 oz. Not worth the price. Definitely my first and last time at this establishment.

Published at 2 months ago

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Review №7

PB is a quirky and fun restaurant with great burgers and service. I also liked the unique dining room shaped like a mini airplane hangar but with comfortable seating. I also had a milkshake that was excellent and side of fried cauliflower. Service was great by Jackie. Recommended.

Published at 2 months ago

Review №8

Mash burger is delicious and sweet

Published at 2 months ago

Review №9

Good burgers

Published at 3 months ago

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Review №11

Burgers for champions... excellent preparation and they prepare the meats to your liking.

Published at 3 months ago

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Review №13

Loved the burger.

Published at 3 months ago

Review №14

Food was amazing and the staff was friendly.

Published at 3 months ago

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Review №16

I visited this restaurant because it had a good reputation. It wasnt that special. The atmosphere of the restaurant was nice, but there were no staff in the eating area, and you couldnt take small orders unless someone came. Salad bowls seem to be more popular in Santa Monica right now. Around $50 for two people including a hamburger, drink, and French fries.

Published at 3 months ago

Review №17

The Chili Cheese Fries were Delicious!!

Published at 4 months ago

Review №18

The staff is very nice The service is very good The place is nice We ordered posh burger, very tasty 9/10 We ordered the fried chicken burger, delicious 7,5/10 Regular tomato soup 5/10. Comes with a good grilled cheese sandwich We ordered the truffle and garlic fries, which are soft but taste delicious even though they smell of garlic We ordered delicious sweet potato fries

Published at 4 months ago

Review №19

Wow this place was flat out amazing. Some of the best burgers Ive ever had. My friend Jason took me to dinner here Friday night with his wife and we feasted on 4 burgers between the 3 of us and so happy we did. All their burgers are made with organic, grass-fed beef patties that are never frozen and the quality shows up with each bite. I had the Paniolo (smoked cheddar, Niman ranch bacon, Kona coffee bourbon BBQ sauce, beer battered onion rings) and it was amaze-balls, one of the best burgers Ive ever had. I also tried the Kuawa Crunch (cheddar, potato chips, house slaw, and spicy guava rum sauce) and it was also quite delicious, a perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavors. You can also build your own burger, a la the Counter. So you wont be stuck if none of the specials speak to you but I think they will, definitely try them! I cant wait to go back here and am so jealous that Jason can go here whenever he wants! May 25, 2014

Published at 4 months ago

Review №20

Incredible food! Fresh take on burgers with local veggies... New review, 7 yrs later. I ate here on a business trip 7 yrs ago and have been waiting to eat here again ever since. I was not disappointed! Took the family this time and everyone loved it. Burgers are unique, well designed, and well executed. Brussel sprouts are completely awesome. The shakes are legit. Ill be thinking about my next visit...

Published at 4 months ago

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Published at 4 months ago

Review №22

We sat on the patio next to the cuisine. By the time we arrived, there were about 3 tables not cleaned, flies everywhere. Had to tell the waitress that we are ready to order. Meanwhile we washed our hands and the toilets were very dirty. The whole place did not scream cleanliness. Food did not take long to be served so waiting time was ok, but the burgers were very disappointing. Meat almost burnt. The burger with Camembert and Fig was simply not edible. The iced tea tasted funny, and the lemonade had black particles flying inside. We asked for ketchup and the waitress literally threw the sauce on the table on small plastic container, same with the lemonade refill. The place was not full so the rush was not excusable for me at least. We heard about the place from a friend and we were very excited but honestly big disappointment and not at all worth the money spent. Never again.

Published at 4 months ago

Review №23

Good burgers and nice service.

Published at 5 months ago

Review №24

Great burger spot with gold happy hour deals!

Published at 5 months ago

Review №25

So Santa Monica. Had my burger rare. Definitely great vibe in this locale. Recommend highly. Wheelchair accessibility: Street level.

Published at 5 months ago

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Review №27

First off the atmosphere was amazing thats honestly the reason I would go back and their chocolate fudge shake. I was underwhelmed with their burger, its good but not amazing. I recommend choosing the classic and building your burger. My friend had mixed feelings about their spicy specialty burger, just felt the spice overpowered the rest of the burger. Overall a good but not amazing experience.

Published at 5 months ago

Review №28

A nice little oasis in the heart of Santa Monica! Stopped by for a beer and some fries. The sauce was phenomenal!

Published at 5 months ago

Review №29

Great burgers lots of interesting options but I usually go with the regular one with mushroom and swiss cheese

Published at 5 months ago

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Review №31

I really likes this place couple of times Ive been before. This time everything was worse. Dry buns, so so burger. Worst possible fries Ive ever seen. Its sad because I want more organic places not less but this is why very few people to these places because sometimes its sad to pay much more to get food you would throw away otherwise

Published at 5 months ago

Review №32

Everything a place like this should be. Good quality with decent prices, and a very friendly staff. The owner should be proud.

Published at 6 months ago

Review №33

Very excited to find this place! Great atmosphere and great food that accommodates everyone s dietary needs (love the gluten free option and the salmon burger)! We will be making weekly visits!

Published at 6 months ago

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Published at 6 months ago

Review №35

OMG Great burger! Great happy hour!!! Guys, this is a hidden gem!

Published at 6 months ago

Review №36

Amazing burgers AND gluten free bun and Gluten free French fries fryer for Celiac daughter!

Published at 6 months ago

Review №37

Published at 6 months ago

Review №38

This was absolutely the best burger and fries I have ever had. Period. I stumbled in at Happy Hour on Thursday after finding my air b and b. Literally steps away from where i m staying - had little to no expectations and wow, was I beyond pleasantly surprised. Chill,cool comfy vibe, great service and truly excellent food. 2 really good mojitos, burger and huge serving of fries were $32. Less than i ve ever spent on a meal since arriving in LA. Will be back (many) times before I have to leave SaMo!

Published at 6 months ago

Review №39

There was a bit too much Instagram in the presentation and flavor. The fries were excellent.

Published at 6 months ago

Review №40

The food was very tasty!

Published at 6 months ago

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Review №42

This was a lovely family friendly neighborhood spot with quality fries and a good burger.

Published at 7 months ago

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Published at 7 months ago

Review №44

Beautiful burger place highly recommend!

Published at 7 months ago

Review №45

This is our go to burger spot in Santa Monica. The quality of the meat is top notch. Servers are so friendly. And I love the ambiance of little outdoor/indoor metal shack seating area. It s well decorated, and warm. Also, they are dog friendly :-)

Published at 7 months ago

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Published at 8 months ago

Review №49

I came in tonight only because it was walking distance to the Broad stage where I was seeing a show and it s dog friendly. Then I ended up having one of the most delicious burgers I ve ever eaten in LA! Super kind staff, and the salad was very fresh with the most amazing dressing. Look forward to going back!

Published at 8 months ago

Review №50

Nice burger place in Santa Monica. A little over-priced for what it is, but the burgers are undeniably tasty. Good service, friendly staff, cool airplane hangar vibe.

Published at 8 months ago

Review №51

Came here to say the spicy guava sauce is awesome and delicious!!

Published at 8 months ago

Review №52

salmon burger was not great. the patty was gummy and had no flavor. brussels sprouts were good

Published at 9 months ago

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Published at 9 months ago

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Published at 9 months ago

Review №55

for such a lovely spot, simply underwhelming service, perhaps cuz i came towards closing time in February, but Posh burger without any ad ons was unexpectedly small and mostly fluffed up with your typical assorted salad leaves, Strawberry Lemonade was wayyy too sweet, chili fries was really soggy and just not it idk i think i caught them at a below avg day but damn, i think im writing this review to vent the disappointment but also hope this makes them grow because there s a lot of potential

Published at 10 months ago

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Review №58

One of the best burgers in LA

Published at 10 months ago

Review №59

I got the small sliders, so good! Highly recommend.

Published at 10 months ago

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Published at a year ago

Review №62

Osm ..

Published at a year ago

Review №63

Best burger Ive had in a really long time!

Published at a year ago

Review №64

You cant beat Organic food

Published at a year ago

Review №65

Really nice

Published at a year ago

Review №66

Published at a year ago

Review №67

How have I lived here for as long as I have without knowing about this little gastronomical gem. A friend introduced me one night and I was instantly hooked on the place and the Pono burger with the Pono sauce. I m a fan of sweet potato fries and those were quite divine, aioli on the side. We just went back for a casual Sunday lunch as our last food hoorah after Thanksgiving. That LUNCH! Perfection. Highly recommend. Have the spicy marg to go along with it. Light, refreshing, also perfection. Pono appetit!

Published at a year ago

Review №68

Published at a year ago

Review №69

Really good burgers, nice location, a couple of blocks from the pier but not to far to walk.

Published at a year ago

Review №70

I would seem we arrived during an off-moment but we weren t greeted for over 15 minutes in the hut , we then moved onto the patio hoping service would be better if we re within eyesight. We only saw our server table side twice the entire time. The service was extremely slow for there only being one other table in the restaurant. The unkempt staff was standing around drinking lattes. The food was cooked to death the burgers were so, so overcooked after asking for them medium. The fries were so shriveled and hollow they were tasteless, and the bun was stale and crumbly. The Oreo shake was great but an extremely small portion as the glass was half full of whipped cream. I ate at Pono burger years ago and was so impressed, I know it s tough out there these days but this time the whole vibe just felt a like it was little abandoned by any type of ownership or management.

Published at a year ago

Review №71

The buffalo chicken wrap was delicious and not dry. The happy hour size beef nachos were really good! The poniolo burger was good if your an onion ring person. The garlic fries and sweet potato fries and good. The Cajun chicken salad was great! I loved the olives 4 guests. 3adults 1child (2y/o) paid $107 plus tax $11 ($118 for dinner) Vegetarian options: Salads, sweet potato fries. Parking: Had to find a place to park and of course not knowing the area I got a ticket which was totally after spending $100+

Published at a year ago

Review №72

Great environment. Excellent customer service. Food 10/10

Published at a year ago

Review №73

Published at a year ago

Review №74

Very cozy little restaurant. Feels like sitting in a greenhouse. Good food and nice service. I would love to go here again.

Published at a year ago

Review №75

Hidden in plain sight, this place is a must-try when in Santa Monica.

Published at a year ago

Review №76

Published at a year ago

Review №77

I ve had a burger, (it s good) fried chicken salad, (light and tasty) fries and very spicy fried green beans (yum)here. They serve a nice assortment of drinks which can easily be purchased alcohol free - drinking booze in the afternoon with a burger is so unappetizing. Ginger beer and beer and coke Very nice staff, a unique and green atmosphere. Literal green. It s so Southern California- I like it here. And the muSic is not too loud . Parking: Hard to find parking here and I think the street is for the residents only it s the main drawback. It s very kid friendly usually wheelchair accessible if you can t find a parking place.

Published at a year ago

Review №78

Great spicy burger!

Published at a year ago

Review №79

Great burgers and fries in a fun atmosphere. Feels like a neighborhood place. Highly recommend it.

Published at a year ago

Review №80

Amazing food

Published at a year ago

Review №81

Charming little restaurant for burgers, sandwiches and salads. We stopped here after leaving the beach, its close to the water but far enough away to be relaxed and quiet. The kids enjoyed their meal, as did we.

Published at a year ago

Review №82

Good burgers made of organic raw materials!

Published at a year ago

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Review №84

- Healthy taste - Lovely atmosphere - Gentle Team that matches your taste & soul perception - Fries & Burger are a must - Diet authentic Cola is a must, too

Published at a year ago

Review №85

Best burger in Santa Monica

Published at a year ago

Review №86

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Review №87

Probably just the wrong day and wrong meal. Had one waitress covering indoor and outdoor. Bringing things to a crawl. Ordered the tender salad. Chicken looked good, but was seasoned with everything but salt. Just stick to burgers when you come.

Published at a year ago

Review №88

Great place and delicious foods.

Published at a year ago

Review №89

Always great burgers and fries my go-to when I come to Santa Monica! They have a great environment and beautiful production design. Posh burger is one of my favorites

Published at a year ago

Review №90

Great staff, great food, comfy seatingseating. I definitely recommend Pono Burgers. Love the vibe & the atmosphere #beach #SantaMonica #Broadway #NewFriends Food

Published at a year ago

Review №91

Published at a year ago

Review №92

Ponos has a lay back and chill vibe. The food is amazing. From burgers and sliders to chicken and garlic fries. More importantly, the service is excellent. We had more than 2 servers come and help us thru out our visit. They also serve beers and some cocktails. Highly recommend

Published at a year ago

Review №93

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Review №94

Classic

Published at a year ago

Review №95

Wow all i can say just go here if your near santa monica pier like omg the drinks was amazing the BURGERES like WOW FLAVOOOOOOOOOOOOR

Published at a year ago

Review №96

Great burger and fries

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Review №99

Food was OK, just okay. Not a destination to repeat. Service was prompt, and the atmosphere was funky unique. Food as described on the menu is inticining and has potential but does not deliver in taste, very greasy:(.

Published at a year ago

Review №100

Interesting variations on burgers. Lots of choice. Staff very nice. A little out of Santa Monica main area but thats reflected in the price. Would return.

Published at a year ago

Review №101

Im always on the hunt for new spots to try during DineLA, and I hit the jackpot with this place near downtown Santa Monica. The restaurant has two seating areas, but we lucked out and got seated in the half pipe architecture section up front. Let me tell you, its like walking into an Instagram post! Sure, most of the plants and flowers are fake, but the setup is so minimalistic with a big sofa that its just a cool place to chill. Now, lets talk about those stacked burgers. You literally need both hands to take a bite. And the fries? To die for. They come with these flavorful sauces that take them to the next level. Oh, and even though we were sitting outside, our friendly waitress checked on us a few times throughout the meal. All in all, Im definitely planning on coming back to this spot soon. Its just too good to pass up!

Published at a year ago

Review №102

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Review №103

Piku burger didn t taste as good as it was described! I really enjoyed the sweet potatoe fries!

Published at a year ago

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Review №105

Paniolo is musttttttt

Published at a year ago

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Review №107

The best burgers. The fries and onion rings were also excellent. Good service. Recommendable.

Published at a year ago

Review №108

Today I tried Pono burger for the first time, and it was delicious. There truffle Parmesan Fries were delicious, and there burgers were very delicious. They were also very healthy for a burger place. I ll be back whenever I have a chance.

Published at a year ago

Review №109

Incredible food and service!

Published at a year ago

Review №110

Very solid 4 stars. Burger tasted great, and was worth the wait. 4 and not 5 stars because the onion rings were just slightly underwhelming for the price.

Published at a year ago

Review №111

VERY RICH

Published at a year ago

Review №112

Had a $57 lunch for 2, food good, service a little slow, things like iced tea expensive.

Published at a year ago

Review №113

Great burgers and staff. Casual spot.

Published at a year ago

Review №114

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Review №115

Absolutely nothing special. A classic burger, French fries and coke $31. Even In n out more tasty

Published at a year ago

Review №116

tbh gorgeous looking burger for Instagram but way overpriced for the taste

Published at a year ago

Review №117

Nice atmosphere, staff was friendly. I found the lettuce wrap burgers mediocre. Way too greasy. Same with the soaked fries. I guess some people are into that kinda grease. Also they overcharged us $2 for a happy hour chips appetizer, maybe since it was 5 minutes before happy hour started? We didnt address it, just deducted from our tip.

Published at a year ago

Review №118

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Review №121

Best organic burgers!! I also love their sweet potato fries. My all time favorite though thing is their spicy green beans - the absolute best!!!

Published at a year ago

Review №122

The best part about this place is the cute hanger tent thing setup on the corner. Strangely though, the lights in the tent are on a timer, which expired while we were there. So we and 2 other tables were left sitting in the dark before we realized there was a timer on the wall to turn. Why??? The burger was disappointing. The patty was small (smaller than the bun) and flavorless -- pretty certain they use frozen pre-packed patties. Nothing premium about the meat at all. My posh burger didnt have enough blue cheese... One little mound in the middle only. I actually thought they forgot it and would have asked for more, but the wait staff was a little slow to make rounds to check on us. The seasonal mint chocolate chip shake was delicious. Cute place to check out once. Wont be back.

Published at a year ago

Review №123

Published at a year ago

Review №124

Wow the Piku burger was DIVINE, thoroughly enjoyed every bite! Also the place is super cool looking, the service was friendly, and the food came very fast! All in all a fantastic place. Ten out of ten would eat again

Published at a year ago

Review №125

Delicious

Published at a year ago

Review №126

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Review №128

I m entering the premises and it is wonderful. My first impression exceeds expectations. Recommended and the beer is at the perfect temperature. Recommend the burger with mission figs jam is fantastic!!

Published at a year ago

Review №129

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Published at a year ago

Review №131

The waitress made an effort to point out they close at 2130. It was only 2000 Then they seemed rushed to get us out. Its just a burger joint, we would have finished way before the closing time. Food

Published at a year ago

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Review №135

Great little find in Santa Monica. Was not busy on a Sunday afternoon. Lots of dog friendly seating. Eclectic tastes for burgers. Everything tasted very fresh and nothing was over priced. We would come back again.

Published at a year ago

Review №136

Very good burger joint, try there mushroom burger! Im not even vegan and it was tasty

Published at 2 years ago

Review №137

Solid burger place. Good prices, good service.

Published at 2 years ago

Review №138

Great burger. Friendly and helpful staff. Great outdoor seating.

Published at 2 years ago

Review №139

Absolutely delicious food and great vibes. We were impressed that all of the burgers are organic beef. Their menu is huge, so plenty of options for everyone. The fries are definitely worth ordering. Also make sure you sit inside the structure so you can be one of the cool kids.

Published at 2 years ago

Review №140

Good burger except requested medium well done and still was pink

Published at 2 years ago

Review №141

Amazing Burgers!

Published at 2 years ago

Review №142

Tastes too healthy for a burger of my liking

Published at 2 years ago

Review №143

Fries and caramel milkshake were VERY good, but the burger was disappointing. The bun was overpowering and not that good; tasted like I was eating mostly bread. Would come back but not get a burger again.

Published at 2 years ago

Review №144

I have been here several times and normally have good service. I ate there yesterday during my lunch break and although the burger tasted very good and came out quick , I had bad customer service. The young white male server greeted me by saying Hello, Darling, a strange and sexist greeting. Ma m or Miss is a much more appropriate way to greet a woman in a professional setting. Also, the server took way too long to come to my table and take my order. Once I was served my order, he returned 3 times and asked all of the other customers at surrounding tables how they liked their food and if they needed anything, but did not approach me or even look my way once. I was VERY disappointed and did not tip well like I usually do. :(

Published at 2 years ago

Review №145

Excellent place to have lunch in Santa Monica, away from the comings and goings of tourists in the center. Quiet, relaxing atmosphere and excellent food. Different combinations than usual, but spot on. Fresh and healthy dishes. Excellent service.

Published at 2 years ago

Review №146

the burger was delicious!

Published at 2 years ago

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Review №148

This place is fire. The staff is awesome roo.

Published at 2 years ago

Review №149

If there s such a thing as a healthy burger place, this is it in Santa Monica! Our server was super attentive and we were sat and given menus straight away. Restroom was super clean and unexpectedly stylish. We ordered the following with comments to the side: Chili beed nachos: small portion, maybe sloppy if I can say that? Definitely not worth the price of I think $13.50 We got a couple different burgers at least, plain with some cheese. Burgers were delicious and placed on a great bun. All produce was fresh and it was hard to not dream of ordering another! Cajun Chx Salad: good, fresh, kinda stingy on the Chx proportions given.. The fries were great. True shoestring fries with a snazzy side dressing, like some type of aioli that made me eat everyone else s fries! Also ordered the chx tenders which were good but a really small portion. They had a handful of beer and ciders, hard kombuchas, and a happy hour from 3-6p daily where some drinks were $5 vs the regular @ $7. Totally liked this place and will definitely be back to try some more things. I saw some things on the menu like a salmon burger and some other things that seemed to be quasi-fusion-food with Asian flavors (ponzu sauce for instance on one of them burgers). Try it out, everyone is super nice here. You won t be sorry!

Published at 2 years ago

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Review №151

Good burger, great fries, nice service

Published at 2 years ago

Review №152

Amazing burgers! Fries and chili con carne. Great ambiance. Clean and neat

Published at 2 years ago

Review №153

They have a unique tasty spin on their burgers. Fresh salads and a selection of unusual appetizers. Still consistent after several months (written Sept 9th)

Published at 2 years ago

Review №154

Nice quick and run kinda dive. Good food. Expensive tipping expected

Published at 2 years ago

Review №155

Wow. Francis and the staff tonight we re on FIRE! Their energy was so good. The place was packed and they were kicking butt making sure everyone was taken care of. The food was fantastic and absurdly cheap for LA. Will be coming back 100%.

Published at 2 years ago

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Review №158

Went here trying to eat healthy, but wasnt able to place an order. I noticed I was just waiting to place an order someone else walks in gets greeting right away. Maybe because Im black but no worries I WILL NEVER COME BACK. I go where Im celebrated not tolerated. To employees quit staring and help ALL customers no matter their race. The store wasnt even that busy, however you got lady doing everything while other employees stare.

Published at 2 years ago

Review №159

Amazing customer service, amazing food and a great range of gluten free options. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free burgers on a GF bun. Fries cooked in a separate frier. All round good knowledge on cross contamination.

Published at 2 years ago

Review №160

We had delicious burgers while visiting Pono Burger in LA. Friendly staff, fantastic locally-sourced ingredients, and an awesome dining room. Overall, a great place for outstanding gourmet burgers and side dishes.

Published at 2 years ago

Review №161

Francis was excellent server & friendly! All the food was great, fresh and organic! The drinks were refreshing, tasty and delicious! I love their happy hour specials too. They have children s menu for my kids. Parking is limited but found one . The decor I absolutely love and lighting while enjoying my meal with my family. I will return back here when I visit Santa Monica.

Published at 2 years ago

Review №162

Published at 2 years ago

Review №163

Great place in Santa Monica, very quite and relaxing environment. Wonderfull organic burgers and fantastic onion rings. Good selection of fine beers are available and, last but not least, youll be welcome and assisted by very kind staff. Ill surely come back there to enjoy another burger once back in Santa Monica!

Published at 2 years ago

Review №164

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Review №165

Nice clean place situated on the corner . Open airy 2 structures friendly helpful staff. 1st time here had classic burger and onion rings and Some sweet potatoe fries. Food was juicy and good tasting, sweet potatoes fried strings not the easiest to eat in shoe strings ,messy. Onion rings were great sadly u get like 5 .. for value so so. This area for a visitor I guess it is priced accordingly. Good atmosphere nice meal choices. Parking: Street parking and easy access as its corner location. Wheelchair accessibility: Parking on street didnt notice any handicap availability. At least near front of entrance.

Published at 2 years ago

Review №166

My wife I stumbled upon this restaurant today, and I have to say that the the food and hospitality was great!!! Our waiter, Francis, was very friendly and prompt!! We never had to flag him down for anything! I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a good meal with friendly service!

Published at 2 years ago

Review №167

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Review №168

10/10 would recommend to everyone

Published at 2 years ago

Review №169

Excellent food

Published at 2 years ago

Review №170

Unique burgers and sides and great drink choices! Happy hour was a plus. Our server, Francis was great! He was attentive and gave good recommendations. We ate in the barn/garage such a cool vibe in there. Would come back at night.

Published at 2 years ago

Review №171

Best French fries + sauce

Published at 2 years ago

Review №172

Absolutely delicious burger with fresh toppings! The fries were also hot, fresh, crispy, and tasty! The fried cauliflower was unique and tasty! The staff was so helpful and patient. (The female staff helped me post on Instagram so I could get the fries for free!). The decor is so cute and inviting! What a cute, pleasant place to grab a bite and meet friends! It s far enough away from the chaos of the pier area and has parking along streets.

Published at 2 years ago

Review №173

Our server was great, their food is awesome! Our dog, Duncan, even got his picture taken!

Published at 2 years ago

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Review №175

Awful overpriced burgers, onion rings dripping in oil. Eat somewhere else.

Published at 2 years ago

Review №176

Love the food here! Great burgers and even have a gf bun if you so desire. Check it out...you will like it! Plus...they have some interesting beer!

Published at 2 years ago

Review №177

Great burgers and outstanding service!

Published at 2 years ago

Review №178

I always get the Piku Burger and Fries to go its super delicious. The jam on the burger is especially good. Also, the fries have a great flavor and seasoning.

Published at 2 years ago

Review №179

Published at 2 years ago

Review №180

This used to be a good place, the waiter never want to take the order when you asked him, is when he want, he look friendly and nice because he need the tip, but also the owner never hear for any complain. I used to be a regular customer one per week or twice. Good burgers bad service.

Published at 2 years ago

Review №181

Published at 2 years ago

Review №182

Excellent, burger. All the ingredients were very fresh. we got the classic Burger with aged cheddar and roast jalapenos. Excellent presentation and the bun was perfect. The only thing I would say, is just a pinch more salt on the meat. But I highly recommend coming here.

Published at 2 years ago

Review №183

Published at 2 years ago

Review №184

I was so excited to try this place out, food on menu seemed so healthy. So glad I did, my husband got a classic burger I got a salad that was amazing oh lastly the strawberry lemonade was the bomb !!

Published at 2 years ago

Review №185

Published at 2 years ago

Review №186

The best strawberry shake! Indoor seating within the signature Quonset hut has great ventilation and the outdoor patio has a nice ambience. Great flavors with all of the food, whether starters or burgers, and all are enhanced by their sauces.

Published at 2 years ago

Review №187

Published at 2 years ago

Review №188

So l come here often and it s great. Highly recommend this to anyone looking for a quick bite.

Published at 2 years ago

Review №189

Always good

Published at 2 years ago

Review №190

GREAT place! Wood fired food! The burgers are great as well as the sides! The people/servers are also great! I cook from scratch everyday at home and they are better!

Published at 2 years ago

Review №191

I decided on takeout with this first time order: Posh burger, pommes frites and the house made lemonade. All was tasty! Burger cooked as requested, everything was fresh. When I went in to pick up my order I was met with friendly staff and asked to wait for the pommes frites to finish their frying and seasoning. While waiting I looked around a bit, the seating inside and out had a nice atmosphere. Definitely want to come back for the dining in experience, would be great during the day with the warmth of the sun!

Published at 2 years ago

Review №192

Published at 2 years ago

Review №193

Published at 2 years ago

Review №194

So disappointing..cannot understand how they are still in business...or better to ask ,WHY? There is absolutely NO reason to eat here..and THEY were out of the ONLY vegetarian item on the menu. 20 better places to eat within 5 minutes walk. First time...last time!

Published at 2 years ago

Review №195

The food is AMAZING- best burger joint in santa monica. But the Manager needs to be fired. They messed up my order for a gluten free bun and when I kindly brought it up to them. The manager rudely told me that it was my fault ( after one of the other kind employees took responsibility) and stated that it wasnt a big deal because my girlfriend wasnt in the hospital . Idk who gave this lady a job, but everything else about pono is the best! She ruined the chill vibe!

Published at 2 years ago

Review №196

Stellar top notch burger with thoughtful ingredients and options, casual setting with Aloha-filled service. Fries were also spot on, best burger in Santa Monica and probably West LA.

Published at 2 years ago

Review №197

Published at 2 years ago

Review №198

Food was delicious. First time eating grass fed burger. Staff very friendly and the food came quick and it was nice and hot.

Published at 2 years ago

Review №199

Published at 2 years ago

Review №200

Food and service are always good, but be forewarned ordering though a food delivery app. Ive tried ordering through different apps twice and after the payment processes, the order is canceled and I get notified, The restaurant cant accept orders (when they are open and accepting). Both times the restaurant had my order ticket and couldnt explain why it was canceled.

Published at 3 years ago

Company information
  • 13 photos
  • 200 reviews
  • 4.4 rating
  • Phone: +1 310-584-7005
  • Website: http://ponoburger.com/
  • Address: 829 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States
  • Coordinates: 34.0189181, -118.4891538
Categories
  • Hamburger restaurant
Working hours
  • Sunday: 11:30 AM–8 PM
  • Monday: 11:30 AM–8 PM
  • Tuesday: 11:30 AM–8 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:30 AM–8 PM
  • Thursday: 11:30 AM–8 PM
  • Friday: 11:30 AM–9 PM
  • Saturday: 11:30 AM–9 PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating: Yes
  • No-contact delivery: Yes
  • Delivery: Yes
  • Takeaway: Yes
  • Dine-in: Yes
Highlights
  • Fast service: Yes
  • Live music: Yes
  • Sport: Yes
Popular for
  • Lunch: Yes
  • Dinner: Yes
  • Solo dining: Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park: Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating: Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet: Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol: Yes
  • Beer: Yes
  • Cocktails: Yes
  • Comfort food: Yes
  • Happy-hour drinks: Yes
  • Happy-hour food: Yes
  • Organic dishes: Yes
  • Quick bite: Yes
  • Vegetarian options: Yes
  • Wine: Yes
Dining options
  • Lunch: Yes
  • Dinner: Yes
  • Catering: Yes
  • Counter service: Yes
  • Dessert: Yes
  • Seating: Yes
Amenities
  • Gender-neutral toilets: Yes
  • Toilets: Yes
  • Wi-Fi: Yes
  • Wi-Fi: Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual: Yes
  • Cosy: Yes
  • Trendy: Yes
Crowd
  • Family friendly: Yes
  • Groups: Yes
  • LGBTQ+ friendly: Yes
  • Tourists: Yes
  • Transgender safe space: Yes
  • University students: Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations: Yes
Payments
  • Credit cards: Yes
  • Debit cards: Yes
  • NFC mobile payments: Yes
  • Credit cards: Yes
Children
  • Good for kids: Yes
  • High chairs: Yes
  • Kids' menu: Yes
Parking
  • Paid street parking: Yes
Pets
  • Dogs allowed: Yes