We had such a great experience at Pono Hukilau--this place truly delivered on every level. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt welcoming and relaxed, with that perfect coastal Hawaiian fusion vibe that just fits so well. The food was outstanding across the board. The kids' fish and chips were a pleasant surprise--made with real rockfish, which you don't always see on a kids' menu, and it was done perfectly. Emma loved her sushi roll, and LaRue's shrimp sliders were packed with flavor and cooked just right. I went with the panko fried prawns along with the Hawaiian pulled pork, and both were absolutely excellent--crispy, fresh, and full of flavor. Even the appetizer set the tone for the meal--it was clear right away that they care about quality. What really stood out, though, was the combination of great food and great service. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience feel easy and enjoyable without being overbearing. Overall, this was one of those meals where everything just clicked--food, service, and atmosphere. We'll definitely be back, and it's an easy recommendation for anyone looking for something a little different with really solid execution. read more

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The Hukilau is a fun, festive classic staple in Florence, Oregon. This restaurant you walk in and it just feels fun. It feels welcoming. The staff are so wonderful. The attitudes are positive. This restaurant feels like a good time. The prices have gone up. I blame the economic conditions rather than the owners themselves. The food sometimes I feel like the sauce is too much or the food is too sweet or too salty. I don't feel that the food is super consistent every time I go. I love supporting local business owners. I love the story of the restaurant how it started as a food truck. I just wish the food was more consistent when you order. read more

What a wonderful environment, incredible team of the happiest mainland Islanders on the mainland, and the best menu ever everything to not only top shelf second to none, don't go home without the memory of The Hukilau experience. Great atmosphere great service great spirits, and amazingly great food. Thank you Christian. read more

If you want to get ignored by the the wait staff then this is the place for you. I have been there twice once with my wife, and once by myself. Both times completely ignored never going back. read more

We loveeee sushi!!! The Hukilau did not disappoint. The food was fantastic!!! It's a busy place so you're going to wait for food but it's well worth it!! We took our German Shepherd's and sat outside. Would highly recommend this establishment. read more

This place was delicious. They accommodated us sitting outside, but we had to remind someone we were out there waiting to be served. I had the spam musubi, which is a must try if you come here. The Ahi poke was also fresh and delicious. read more

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Amazing experience, kind staff, authenticity 10/10. Couldn't be happier with my food. read more

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Cute place Nice sized menu - lots to choose from Staff seems lovely Big money California roll 5/5 Ice cold beer House fried rice- was very savory, but not a good choice for me. Seemed too busy-- but I recognize others may love it!! Decor seems fun ! read more

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The food was good though it took quite a while to get and they seemed to be out of or running low on quite a few things. Most of the seating was outside as they seemed to be quite a smaller place though it was hard to tell since they made you wait outside to be seated so my party never actually got to see inside. The service was very low though with waiters both taking a long time to bring things and rushing you to finish. A few other people finished eating before getting all of their order and ended up leaving before it even got to them. The main problem was that they couldn't split the bill my party had into even parts based on what we ordered so a few of us over paid which has happened before at other restraints so not too bad. But the kicker was that they then straight up ignored the tip amount I gave and charged me their minimum 18% tip amount. Good food, understaffed and understocked, bad manners and bad service. read more

Great vibes, music, bar, staff and food. It's a small place with beach shack vibes, walls and ceiling colorfully decorated with surfboard, flags and other treasures. Especially nice to see a reconstituted sovereign flag flying. The wait was a bit long but it was so worth it. I really recommend the Mai tai and Pele's chicken. Generous portions and great grill flavor. The staff really made the place shine. Mahalo! read more

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In my opinion, this is the best restaurant in Florence. Everything on the menu is excellent. It is a busy place, so make sure you aren't in a hurry. It really is worth the wait. read more

My friends and I had lunch at the Hukilau and enjoyed it. The portions were gigantic and filling, and my order came with ribs and prawns. It was a little bit on the expensive side, but so was everything else in that region. The interior of the restaurant made you feel like you were in Hawaii - it had surfing decor and a surf town vibe to it. The service was good - the food came fast! read more

The Hukilau - Sushi Bars Near Me - Florence, Oregon

I HAVE to go there, once a year, when I go to Yachats. The food never disappoints. Sometimes it takes a while, but I don't mind the wait. read more

So this used to be my 2-4 times a month treat restaurant. Until a server was publicly, loudly disrespectful to my octogenarian guest. Then boasted about it to his fellow workers. Bad move "Mikey". I now encourage folks to avoid this business. I encourage this loudly and repeatedly. So I check their web page, they have extended their hours, and of course raised their prices. A once trusted favorite spot, now a spot to avoid. read more

Really delicious food!!! GREAT PEOPLE Serving and owner is funny ..... and all the others too...... a family atmosphere!!!

Music and food. Don't drive past, if you do, turn around. You have nothing else to do that is more important. Staff is great and love this place they represent. We come here every time we are on the coast. Loco moco is perfect. Drinks from the bar are beach perfect. read more

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Excellent service and food! A very popular restaurant in Florence and the experience is always fun. Everything on the menu is amazing, fun beverages as well!!!! read more

Best food hands down!!!! Uncle Mikey was so hospitable and inviting! We felt like family. Our bartender/server was equally amazing! Must visit to have the Korean ribs!!! read more

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Amazing food! You may have to wait a bit, but your patience will be rewarded. When we couldn't decide on an appetizer, our waiter made a recommendation and we went with that. He said it was his favorite. WOW! The pork belly was delicious. Everything was delicious. Have returned since and will go back again to bring friends. This place is not a best kept secret, so they are usually busy and you may have to wait. Just sit back and enjoy the eclectic atmosphere and prepare yourself for a meal to remember. read more

The Hukilau is my "Happy Place" restaurant. The atmosphere is so fun and festive. I love the Hawaiian shirts and surfboards on the ceiling. It's fun to see big screen TVs showing surfing, fishing and boating around the islands. The menu is varied, and the food is very good, especially the sushi. If you're going there for dinner, make sure you get there a little early. It can be busy and they close at 6:30. read more

The Hukilau - Excellent and festive pina colada and rum punch to celebrate my birthday! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Florence, Oregon

Incredible!!! Awesome staff, fresh beautiful food and really fun ambiance. The food is authentic and tasty. The daily menu was creative and prices are reasonable. We were in town 2 days and went twice. It is a must do every time we drive through Florence. Can't wait to come back. read more

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The Hukilau was fun, quaint and packed! Yummy food and great service. Atmosphere was fun! read more

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We celebrated my wife's birthday yesterday by driving to Florence from Eugene. Eugene doesn't have a place like Hukulai. We arrived just after they opened (11:15) and were welcomed with "aloha!" Starving, we threw down an order for an appetizer right away, which we found on the daily menu for Thursday, November 15. it was this amazing shrimp-filled, lightly crusted, deep fried miracle of goodness. Our waiter, Mike, said he had been the guinea pig the night before and that it was a great choice. And it was. Large serving, too! We kept stringing appetizers together because the lunch crowd was slow arriving. We had a barbecued baby back rib appetizer, which was splendid and substantial. The meat came on top of a mound of lovely coleslaw. there was a seaweed salad with shrimp in it, which I loved (my wife is suspicious of the ingredients in seaweed salad). maui IPAs... Perfect. we had ordered an unagi sushi roll ("69 at the Hukilau" - hey, that's what it's called) a little too late in the game, as the crowd had filled the place and thrown in orders as well. fortunately, this young couple who sat next to us, had taken our recommendation to order the same roll, So we determined to let them have it. We were ready to roll out when this fanfare played over the stereo and the staff all started singing happy birthday to Jean. They brought out this little bowl of ice cream with delicious chocolate and a candle! A perfect lunch on a perfect day. read more

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Menu is fairly extensive and prices are what you would expect for the area. Burger was about $20, pulled pork plate also $20. We got the surf and turf sliders special for $9, musubi $5.50. Prices are very decent I think for the portions you get. They have different specials everyday too. Food was mostly good, the burger was not that serious though I think. It was extremely greasy & made the bun fall apart + soggy, couldn't eat the bottom of it, fries were bland. The sliders were great, my boyfriends pork plate was pretty good. I regret not ordering sushi, I will definitely try that next time! Service was very ehh, barely got checked on and only got 1 drink refill the entire time, pretty much only saw the waiter again at the end for the bill. They turn tables quick here, so I guess that wasn't super shocking. Casual vibes. read more

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Cool vibe in the restaurant, but really loud with crashing prep pans. Service is s l o w, and there is a sign stating that by the front door, so we expected that. I ordered a Spam musabi and a sushi roll. Spam was barely cooked, so no crispy goodness, and the sauce was mediocre. The roll was a bit better, but not by much. My wife had the baby back ribs and whole hog shredded pork. The ribs were good, the pork was dry and flavorless. Read so many good reviews and was disappointed with our experience. We've been to HI and the flavors POP, so was excited to try someplace with 4+ stars. Anemic comparison at best, I would not recommend Hukilau; there's too many better places to eat in Florence. read more

Amazing experience all around. The wait was long but so worth it. The food was great. The service was great. You could tell everyone really cared about guest satisfaction and wanted you to feel welcomed. We will be back for sure. read more

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We arrived a little after 5pm and were told there were 2 tables ahead of us and it would be a 45 minute wait. We had a 4yr old with us and couldn't sit at the sushi bar. We kept thinking we had put in all this time waiting and stayed because we really wanted to try the food but we kept getting bumped with locals that the host Mikey I think was his name knew. We waited almost 2 hours to get seated! And still people came in after us and got their order in and food before we were served! Totally discriminated against and constantly snubbed! It was terrible. Don't go unless you are a local and know Mikey. read more

I'm not sure where to begin - the setting and decor were festive and fanciful, yet completely casual. Every member of the staff, from the servers to the chef (who made sure to greet everyone during the evening) to the other members of the team, were fun, gracious, kind, respectful and informative. The food equaled any I've ever had, including a couple of 3-Star Michelin restaurants. The attention to detail, the freshness, the cocktail program and, well, everything made this one of the best meals I've had in all my life. Wish I lived next door! read more

What a nice surprise! I've been by there a million times and finally stopped today. The sushi was fresh and beautiful. The unique chowder was great! And the service was wonderful. The cute setting felt like Hawaii. I'll definitely be back. read more

This place is sooooo insanely good! No wonder it is #1 in Florence. The food was insane, staff so nice, and great atmosphere. Very busy so get here early or be willing to wait! read more

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This place has such a friendly vibe. It seems to be very busy all around the clock. We waited for 40-45 minutes to be sitters and another 40 to get the food served, which is not bad compared to how busy they were. Very friendly and the food is 3.5 to 4. If you're very hungry the portion size is large. Service is 5 because they were able to be kind and friendly even when it was very busy. read more

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Service was excellent. Get in early for dinner, they are extremely busy. The food is itself a wonderful experience. Next time we will arrive early and sit at the outdoor tables. read more

Great food! The portions were awesome. The musubi was huge and delicious. The ambience was super fun and the service was fantastic. Highly recommend. read more

The food was delicious. It was nice to get Hawaiian food in the middle of Central Oregon (Florence, Oregon) about an hour and some change from Eugene and Bandon. We stopped in for an early dinner after our flight into Eugene on our way to Bandon for some golf. When we first walked in, was super busy. Once seated, it wasn't too bad. Our waitress was nice and very accommodating. The food was also pretty good. Not much to think about for Hawaiian food that far into Oregon. My Loco Moco was good but a bit salty, I would order it again minus the saltiness of the gravy. I also got the Mac Nut Pancakes which was super tasty. Loved the vibes, a lot of locals and chill spot. The food was a bit slow as well, considering the crowds had left. 5 stars if the food wasn't a bit salty and the food came out a bit quicker. Next time I go to Bandon, I'll drop on in again. read more

The Pono Hukilau, Florence Oregon has the best sushi fusion menu anywhere. Their creations are crazy delicious, creative and artfully presented. The service is fun and excellent. The ambiance is eclectic ... great music, Hawaii surfing videos with surfboards and Hawaiian shirts decor, friendly owners and staff, and yummy drinks. We love dining there. It's both stimulating and mellow. AND our palates are always satisfied. read more

We drive over an hour to come to this restaurant... It is absolutely the BEST! The food is so good. It's unbelievable... Drinks are totally on point, the atmosphere and ambience is UNMATCHED. The place is run very very well by its owner, Christian, and the staff has been here for a long time. You may have to wait to get your food because it's so crowded... People know it's the best. There is no pulled pork like they serve at The Hukilau ANYWHERE read more

The staff is amazingly friendly! From the moment I opened the door I was greeted by every single staff member I saw. The ambience is hella cute too. A warm little Hawaiian oasis that almost made me forget it was 40 degrees outside. And to top it off, I loved the food. I got the teriyaki chicken plate and loved it. And for those that want big serving sizes, this is the place for you. I couldn't even come close to finishing it all. Thank you all for a lovely experience. Mahalo! read more

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Obsessed with this little hidden gem! The food was amazing. Sushi and teriyaki chicken was amazing. Will visit this spot every time I'm back in the area! read more

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The best fish taco I have ever had! Had the Hawaiian special with Mahi Mahi... Yummm!!! read more

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Absolutely the best sushi for 100 miles. Service is excellent but can take some time because they're always so packed ...bring a lot of money. It's worth it though. read more