Pono Burger

In Hawaiian, pono means to do things the right way

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9 / 10
419
ratings
  • Phone

    (310) 584-7005

  • Website

    ponoburger.com

  • X (Twitter)

    ponoburger

  • Type

    Burger Joint

Address

829 Broadway Santa Monica , CA 90401 United States

Credit Cards Yes
Wi-Fi No
Outdoor Seating Yes
Restroom Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine
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Comments / 95


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Mireille Betancourt

We all ordered different burgers to try them all, each one was great! Mine was the Fig Burger (pictured) and we all agreed it was amazing!! Sweet potato fries were my favorite. Milkshake is great!

Natalie

Staff is amazingly nice and the burgers are sooo good. Everything is organic and they also serve burgers on Gluten Free bun if you'd like. Oh and the Sweet Potato Fries are a must order.

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Casual spot with dim and relaxing ambience . Everything here is tasty. The Paniolo is my fav and goes great with a side of sweet potato fries . Attentive service and quick to bring your drinks and food.

Anastasia Giorgiova

I had a Piku Fig burger : organic beef , drunken caramelized fig jam , Brie , bacon , arugula & balsamic vinegarette reduction with sweet potato fries & bacon ranch aioli ... Yum!

Connie Chiu

Highlights: fig burger and the seasonal one with the sweet potato nest (forgot the name). The sweet potato fries are good but can be thicker ;) gorgeous space and delicious burgers , what's not to like

Thomas Colton

Hidden gem ! Really casual , unassuming Hawaiian burger joint. The ingredients are organic , and the service is phenomenal. Check the seasonal menu and get a pitcher of Scrimshaw for only $21. Trust.

H. Colbert (@hrsch)

The specialty at Pono are burgers w/ an Asian-Hawaiian flavor, so prepare yourself if you're expecting a classic burger . Get the Sassy Wahine burger is because it's fun to say and delicious to eat

Buttercup D

Oh. my. gawd. I had a classic build your own burger . It was one of the best turkey burgers that I've ever had! Yum! Freshly cut fries with the garlic aioli are delicious!

Rayshawn Williams

I enjoyed this shake more than the food. With that being said, the shake is a must try. The bacon goes well with the vanilla and caramel .

Zimmerstein Family

The classic burger , which you can customize and a side of their russet potato fries . Also, if you are a milkshake type of person, they have delicious milkshakes .

Crystal Rose

Don't get the Posh Burger until you have tried something else first: it will ruin you. You can't go wrong with any burger here, but that one will leave an impression forever. Have it with a beer !

Glarence Zhao

One upping the kuawa burger and the sweet potato fries , wish it was cooked exactly medium though, turkey patties were nice too

Dave Whelan

They brought The Sweet Mona back by demand for a good reason. A great reason if housemade organic strawberry compote is your thing. And it damn well should be.

Mo

The sweet mona burger with the sweet potato fries was nice! Service was quick and friendly . Would recommend

Jenna T

Can't beat the Kuawa Crunch - perfect mix of spicy , sweet and crunchy! Order the strawberry milkshake when it's in season during the summer!

Greg Stearns

special limited time off menu strawberry burger is inSANE. i addded avocado . i have also had the portobello shroomer its pretty dank as well

H. Colbert (@hrsch)

All of the burgers can be customized with your choice of a turkey burger , portabello mushroom , or the classic grass-fed beef burger (all three are organic , if that's a deal breaker)

Kelsey Moser

Echoing the tips for sweet potato fries . The burgers themselves are just fine, but the crisp on the sweet potato fries make them taste more savory them sweet. Perfect.

Abdulrahman

I've tried the Mahana Burger . I highly recommend that.

H A

The sweet potato fries ???????? although without the ranch/chipotle it was still really Good

Jeremy Connors

Move over Plan Check, there's "the right way" to do things. Wondering why there's no food pictures here? Get your own! Aron, our server, is fabulous.

Brandon M.

Game changing burgers ...you may never go back to Umami again. Kuawa , Paniolo, they're all good - and grass-fed + organic . What are you waiting for??

Winnie Khoo

Fave: fig burger ; skip: sweet potato fries , green tea

Rj St Thomas

Get the Pono burger with bacon , their fresh cut fries and their salted Caramel shake ! Oh and Lemonade is excellent as well !

Julia Park

Awesome burgers with scrumptious patty. It's more of a gourmet style burger ; so, don't come here expecting five guys or in-n-out.

Ahmet Uglu

Seasonal taste Alekina burger is great; sweet potato fries are even better!

Nat

Delicious sweet potato fries ! Had the classic burger with organic beef , caramelized onion and mushroom ... superb!!

Manda Currell

I usually dislike mushroom veggie burgers (I mean they're mushrooms not burgers ..), but Pono Burger's is delicious. Utterly addictive

Jackie Arias

The burgers are delicious and the onion rings ... amazing. I totally recommend this place ????????

Tavis

Classic burger with cheddar and a side of the Russet fries . So good. Also get the lemonade !

Josef Szotten

Even the meatless burger was tasty. Also try the dark beer with a name staring with X. So good!

Leonardo Villa

Best burger in Santa Monica. Good staff and atmosphere. It may be difficult to find a free table, tough.

Potato

Great burger . They also have végétarien burger .

Kelsey Da Costa

Palani burger (summer special) with sweet potato fries and fresh lemonade

Odi Nazer ????????‍✈️

Best burger ???? I ever tried, tender juicy, sweet potato ???? fries ???? amazing.

warrent satt

Camelids onion and soft bun , one of the fewer burger like this so Fantastic!

Tiffany Ho

Great menu for burgers and the fries are addictive.

Odi Nazer ????????‍✈️

Best burgers ever, kuwa crunch ???????? parmesan fries , and the shrimp appetizer .

Alexandra E.

This place is delicious, but $18.62 for a burger and fries is simply too expensive ...

Zozela

The burgers and the sweet potato fries !

Rhett Rogers

I really liked the Posh Burger . They are really nice here and handled our large party pretty well .

Alexandre Hiramatsu

Sweet potatoes french fries are delicious. Also try the Pu-erh tea !

Melike Öz

It was not the best burger I've had but still they have a variety of burgers and all seem good. The only thing the burger patty was not so flavory, something was missing in it.

Stephan Kliche

Amazing burger , though not the cheapest! Definitively worth the money.

Максим Тулин

Amazing French fries ! And good burger !

H. Colbert (@hrsch)

Get the sweet potato fries with the garlic aioli . I hate aioli and I was ready to lick my the canister clean . Too much?

@Thubten

The meatless burger is amazing! Be careful, though, as the mushroom can get kind of drippy.

H. Colbert (@hrsch)

There's free underground parking and a Quonset hut to eat in. What more do you need?

Lily Steiner

Had Posh burger & sweet potato fries . Good burger , the fries were a little too thin. Almost $20 for burger and fries (with tip) makes it pricey . Probably try it again, but not rushing.

Nate Tinner

Don't sleep on those (albeit pricey ) shakes !

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