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    4.5 (288 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
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    Planter box provided privacy and shade on the small patio
    Candace Y.

    Very nice place to have lunch with a friend. The outside tables are dog-friendly. Service was good. The mahi mahi tacos were well filled and delicious. My dining companion.was happy with his chicken tacos. They brought out a water bowl for our canine family member (the day was hot and sunny.) The server was attentive checked in on us throughout the meal.

    Sweet Potato Tacos

    Had dinner at Native & Nomad with a friend, and it did not disappoint! Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The fish tacos and mushroom tacos were both outstanding, the poke bowl was incredibly fresh, and the sweet potato & avocado bowl (not pictured!) was just as delicious. The ambiance is warm and inviting, the service was friendly and attentive, and even the mocktails were creative and refreshing. If you're looking for a place with amazing food, a great atmosphere, and excellent service, I highly recommend Native & Nomad. We'll definitely be back!

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    Lynda S.

    1/22/26 We really wanted to like this cute restaurant that we bookmarked a few months ago! It's got a great menu full of fusion options. We stopped in at 11:30am on a Thursday thinking we're beating the lunch rush to try to maximize our lunch hour visit. Staff were so friendly which we appreciate. There was only one other table in front of us. It took awhile for our food to come out. We ordered the Hawaiian plate and the chef's ktown bibimbap. Our plates came out at 12:10 giving us only 20 mins to eat and head back to work. :( I was able to try my lunch date's Hawaiian plate had a yummy green sauce and my fave was the broccolini and the prawns. The meat was either salty or too sweet. I think the coconut rice flavor addition was too much for this plate with the various flavor profile combinations. He should have went plain rice IMO! As for my Bibimbap- there was way too much pickled options (house Kim chi and suno mono) in my chef's ktown bibimbap plate that I wasn't able to finish it. I really liked the mushrooms. I did ask for quinoa mixed with rice. An overall 3.5 rating from us for this visit. I had to rush out back to work so left my lunch date to cover the tab. I'd love to come back and try loco moco and their happy hour menu! Until next time.

    Hawaiian bbq
    Eloy G.

    Visited this place with my guest during lunch and so glad I did! While prices are a little on the higher side for the smaller plates they serve, the quality was on point and the flavor was great! The service was excellent and the flavor of the food was excellent. The chicken was so tender and the coconut shrimp made a little different than what I'm used to but overall really good. Will definitely be back again! The ambiance was great downtown small and intimate atmosphere. Very cool place to enjoy and have a nice quality meal.

    Hawaiian barbecue plate
    Olivia G.

    Such a cute restaurant in El Dorado Hills and townCenter. I finally tried this restaurant that my friend has been recommending and I'm glad we tried it yesterday. I had the coconut prawns and my husband had the Hawaiian barbecue plate both were super delicious and tasty and they felt so fresh and clean to eat these meals. I definitely recommend this restaurant with the amazing service, delicious food, and wonderful views

    Brian J.

    Small portions. It used to be I could say bang for your buck. But quality, quantity, and service has all gone down. We were so hungry by the time we got our food that we forgot to take pictures not that they would've been worth it. We are going to wait a few few months to go back to see if there are any improvements if not, it will be our last time going. We used to go at least twice a month.

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    marty a.

    Once again Yelp, and a local principal, came through with a great little restaurant! Very tropical feel, and the ladies there are super nice! Hawaiian flair food. The homemade spam was excellent, could use a bit more rice to go with it. I had pork belly tacos and they were good. My daughter had the poke' nachos, and they were good, but she wished they were on won ton chips instead of tortilla chips. All in all, we would go back for sure! Oh and they have cool drinks for happy hour!

    Chef's Island Ranch Salad
    Valerie A.

    Hard to believe that this was my first time eating here. Came with a friend for lunch and was so glad we did! The vibe is so beautiful, very hip, lots of beautiful plants and decor while remaining clean and inviting. I knew it was all gluten-free but hadn't realized the Hawaiian spin but I love it. It's all kinds of food I love to eat. I was tempted to try the Cloud Poke (and I will come back for that!) but once I saw the Chef's Island Salad that someone else had ordered I knew I had to get it too. It was incredible - lots of avocado, carrot, lettuce, perfectly dressed and an enormous portion of the huli-huli chicken, which was so tender and flavorful. I couldn't begin to eat all of it so I took some of it home. The prices aren't cheap but for the quality and the portion I thought they were completely fair. Our server was super friendly and helpful too and she added to the great atmosphere. The place is small so make a reservation but don't let that stop you from checking it out. I can't wait to come back.

    Flan

    Amazing gluten free food! The staff was so nice. Loved the cocktails and the happy hour was great too.

    Loco Moco
    Lindsey C.

    Came in for an early dinner after a hike and swimming. Dining area was all but empty when we arrived, but features lush house plants and reggae vibes. At a prior visit we had this awesome server who told us the place has grow lights keeping it lush. Gives it a hipster vibe reminiscent of Portland pre-covid. The outdoor patio was more extensive than the two small tables featured out front of the store. It wraps around the side of the restaurant. I think we will sit outside next time. The Loco Moco is always a hit. It comes with a salty, heart brown gravy over a thick burger patty and meaty maitake mushrooms and rice. 10/10. The gravy with the mushrooms and the beef is a great combo. I think I'll try it with coconut rice next time. The POG and Maverick Margaritas also hit, and are upscale pretentious cocktails. The Maverick is some kind of classy clarified Margarita over a very large ice cube with salt rim. The POG is passion orange guava juice with lime and a tajin rim, not too sweet but flavorful. I tried the Miso Mahi Mahi with Coconut Rice today to switch it up. It comes over a bed of carrots and caramelized red onions. It was quite good. My favorite is still the Loco Moco. We tried the coconut prawns and they were not what we anticipated. They are not the traditional friend panko and coconut you'd expect. This is a coconut shrimp cocktail. No breading, just lukewarm limp shrimp with a coconut cream based sauce poured over and some type of slaw. I prefer the traditional serving, but I applaud the creativity. Stick with the signature cocktails and Loco Moco and try the patio.

    Lynda L.

    The food was uhhhhmazing. The service as incredible. The vibe is super chill and inviting. My hubs is not a gluten free guy but he thoroughly enjoyed our cocktails, the appetizer (coconut prawns), the entrees (loco moco and Kona Melt on focaccia bread with the Mac Salad side ... were ALL incredible), and the complimentary birthday dessert was the icing on the cake!

    Hawaiian Bowl w/ coconut rice and Avocado & Sweet potato bowl w/ coconut rice  Coco-no Limeade (0 Proof) & Coconut Limeade
    Avery M.

    If I could rate this place more than 5 stars I would! Service: amazing. Food: clean, perfect portions, great prices, and most important of all, tastes so good! High recommend getting any bowl with the coconut rice and the coconut-limeade with or without alcohol. Ambiance: great music, boho vibes, perfect for a nice lunch out. The greenery really tops it off and makes it more lively! 10/10 would come here again.

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    Melanie R.

    I've had this place on my list of places to try in the area, and I am really glad I did! It was really easy to make a reservation. The ambiance inside is delightful- clean, open, bright, tastefully decorated. We ordered cold brew coffee with coconut cream which was delicious. We also had the Poke Nachos which were phenomenal! Crispy tortilla chips, incredible fresh poke, avocado, cucumber, mango, and the sauces complimented the toppings really well. The ratio of chips to sauce to toppings was perfect, which is surprising difficult to find! Overall I will definitely be back here and can't wait to try one of their delicious looking cocktails!

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    Such a wonderful place for fresh, gluten free, great tasting food. Can't wait to come back.

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    LOVE this place. They have a very creative menu and everything I have had so far is amazing!

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    I love, almighty, bistro, great food, great ambience, healthy, good alternative to all the fast and processed food around.

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    Best crafted cocktails, delicious variety of appetizers, main courses, and cozy bar! Great place for happy hour too!

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    Yum yum and clean. Good service with a smile. Everything I tried was devoured... no bloating and a happy full belly with no reaction

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    Love, love this place!! I have severe food allergies and they accommodate me and have amazing food. Highly recommend!

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    Ask the Community - Native + Nomad

    What kind of gluten-free flour is used? I'm allergic to nuts and tree nuts so I need to know what bread dishes to avoid.

    Do you need a reservation or do they accept walk-ins?

    Walk ins only and first come first serve. Reservations are for 4 ppl from 5:30-7:30 and 6 ppl from 7:30-8. The restaurants is smaller and that's why reservations don't work.

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