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Pono Burger
Burger Joint, American Restaurant, and Gastropub$$$$
Santa Monica
Go here. Experience the burgers. It's worth it.
"The posh burger is absolutely amazing!"(8 Tips)
"Get the sweet potato fries with the garlic aioli."(20 Tips)
"classic burger with organic beef"(6 Tips)
"Can't beat the Kuawa Crunch"(3 Tips)
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Mireille BetancourtAugust 27, 2015We 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!
NatalieJuly 13, 2013Staff 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.
ℳ𝒶𝓎♍February 8, 2016Casual 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 GiorgiovaMarch 2, 2016I 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 ChiuAugust 19, 2016Highlights: 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 ColtonOctober 14, 2015Hidden 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)September 5, 2013The 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 DSeptember 7, 2013Oh. 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 WilliamsJune 1, 2016I 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 FamilyMay 9, 2015The 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.
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 ZhaoJanuary 23, 2016One upping the kuawa burger and the sweet potato fries, wish it was cooked exactly medium though, turkey patties were nice too
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.
MoJune 3, 2017The sweet mona burger with the sweet potato fries was nice! Service was quick and friendly. Would recommend
- 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 StearnsJuly 23, 2013special 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)September 5, 2013All 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 MoserJune 13, 2019Echoing 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.
H AAugust 3, 2015The sweet potato fries 👌🏼 although without the ranch/chipotle it was still really Good- Jeremy ConnorsSeptember 28, 2014Move 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.
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??
Rj St ThomasAugust 11, 2014Get the Pono burger with bacon, their fresh cut fries and their salted Caramel shake! Oh and Lemonade is excellent as well!
Julia ParkAugust 16, 2016Awesome 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 UgluNovember 3, 2016Seasonal taste Alekina burger is great; sweet potato fries are even better!
- NatMay 12, 2015Delicious sweet potato fries! Had the classic burger with organic beef, caramelized onion and mushroom... superb!!
Jackie AriasMarch 27, 2018The burgers are delicious and the onion rings... amazing. I totally recommend this place 👌🏻
Manda CurrellAugust 20, 2014I usually dislike mushroom veggie burgers (I mean they're mushrooms not burgers..), but Pono Burger's is delicious. Utterly addictive
TavisSeptember 16, 2014Classic burger with cheddar and a side of the Russet fries. So good. Also get the lemonade!
Josef SzottenJanuary 22, 2016Even the meatless burger was tasty. Also try the dark beer with a name staring with X. So good!
Leonardo VillaJune 20, 2016Best burger in Santa Monica. Good staff and atmosphere. It may be difficult to find a free table, tough.
Kelsey Da CostaOctober 11, 2014Palani burger (summer special) with sweet potato fries and fresh lemonade
Odi Nazer 👨🏻✈️June 27, 2017Best burger 🍔 I ever tried, tender juicy, sweet potato 🍠 fries 🍟 amazing.- warrent sattJune 15, 2013Camelids onion and soft bun, one of the fewer burger like this so Fantastic!
- Odi Nazer 👨🏻✈️July 21, 2017Best burgers ever, kuwa crunch 👍🏻 parmesan fries, and the shrimp appetizer.
- This place is delicious, but $18.62 for a burger and fries is simply too expensive...
Rhett RogersJuly 28, 2017I really liked the Posh Burger. They are really nice here and handled our large party pretty well.
Alexandre HiramatsuFebruary 15, 2016Sweet potatoes french fries are delicious. Also try the Pu-erh tea!
Melike ÖzAugust 27, 2015It 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.
- H. Colbert (@hrsch)September 5, 2013Get the sweet potato fries with the garlic aioli. I hate aioli and I was ready to lick my the canister clean. Too much?
@ThubtenAugust 13, 2013The meatless burger is amazing! Be careful, though, as the mushroom can get kind of drippy.- H. Colbert (@hrsch)September 5, 2013There's free underground parking and a Quonset hut to eat in. What more do you need?
Lily SteinerMay 20, 2013Had 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.
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- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
(310) 584-7005
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