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    Ono Hawaiian BBQ

    3.0 (211 reviews)
    ModerateHawaiian, Barbeque
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Marie C.

    Felt like a plate lunch today. Got the keiki plate lunch since I wanted to try their chicken katsu. It was ok. Lots of breading on the outside. The sauce was good. I got the regular kalua pork plate. It was good as well. Not salty or fatty which was good but not that seasoned either. The cabbage was more for decoration than mixed in with the kalua pork (which is what I like). It came with 1 scoop mac salad and 2 small scoops of rice. I was happily surprised to see Hawaiian Sun Tea available so I grabbed my favorite flavor- Passion Orange. Happy staff, very welcoming. Bright, clean, open space. Some seating. Beachy nautical theme decor.

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    Eric P.

    This location is always clean and wait lines are short. Theres always enough seating but I just order to go. It is cooked to order so you do wait a bit but its worth it! I usually have the Island Favorite Seafood Mix combi. It includes crispy shrimp, island white fish, and BBQ Chicken. Each Island Favorite comes with 2 scoops of rice and macaroni salad. Very good and filling! And the staff is always nice in my experience.

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    Everything was excellent, everyone is so friendly and attentive, Ramiro is such a nice guy you can see he loves his work and even the cooks are always nice, the food is amazing always fresh and the place always looks very clean and organized.

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    Angela G.

    I've only ordered spam musubi and Mac salad from here and they're both good! I definitely have to pour some teriyaki sauce to my spam musubi though for me to actually enjoy it and make it way more flavorful. The problem I had with the Mac salad was that it didn't have much flavor to it and I couldn't figure out what was missing. It was plain and definitely lacked something. It wasn't salty or sweet, just Mayo and noodles. Usually there's some kind of saltiness or sweetness to it. Some places add pineapple which adds great flavor to it. This one didn't have any flavor and I was a bit disappointed and ended up just eating the musubi. Definitely coming back for the musubi and still need to try their actual beef plates and stuff! IG: @ammysalamii

    Kalua combo. Overall was a little bit dry, but don't be shy to ask for some teriyaki sauce on the side =)
    Deborah V.

    Food: I had Kalua combo. I actually liked it more than I thought it would. It's a fairly balanced meal. There's rice and macaroni for carbs, pork and chicken for protein and there's also vegetables! I'm so happy that the chicken Katsu was crispy. The portion was big and generous. Overall, the meal was a little dry, but I solved my issue by asking for 2 small cups of teriyaki sauce. Service: Good. No complains. Ambiance: Casual

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    They often mess up the orders, and their phone "never seems to be working" when I try to call to make a phone order.

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    5 months ago

    Great service friendly staff clean restaurant. Island Fire chix is the bomb!! And also get the Mac is so yummy!

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    5 months ago

    excellent service from Sam G she took my order really quickly food always taste so good

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    La comida wsta super rica y el customer services es el mejor yo prefiero esta location sobre todas

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    Excellent service and very friendly employees, I recommend a wide range of fast and very clean place.

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    Good customer service, had an issue with the store coupon, but was resolved by the lady supervisor. Thank you.

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    3.7
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    Got take out here and ordered online…read more I got the bbq chicken and beef combo. It came with a side of macaroni salad and rice. The salad was solid, but I wasn't a huge fan of the chicken. It was a little dry, but they gave the sauce on side so that helped. I'm used to more tangy and sweet teriyaki sauce their sauce didn't really seem like teriyaki based; more savory and sour if anything. The beef was good! Super tender. Overall it was a solid lunch for the price, but not my favorite Hawaiian bbq dish I've had. The staff was nice. There is seating inside as well. I just got takeout.

    Ordered via door dash - and arrived to my place within 10 min, which probably means it was all pre…read morecooked and then put together since I'm 1 mile away. Sauce came on the side - didn't really remind me of a teriyaki sauce it's more tangy and soy sauce tasting or I guess like a watery A1. Tried all meats without the sauce chicken was cooked well, not dry at all. The beef had a weird after taste. Short rib was good, nothing was overcooked. Wish the meat was topped over cabbage like other Hawaiian spots instead of a lettuce salad ( which of course I didn't eat) Mac salad had a good mayo to macaroni ratio but didn't taste like anything it was extremely bland. Musubi - wish the spam was a bit thicker but the rice ratio was good, rice was cooked to perfection. Spam wasn't cooked in sauce nor was there sauce in-between the rice and spam. Missing the sauce - so I tried it with the sauce I mentioned above but not a fan of the sauce so didn't like it together.

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    Bbq chicken and beef
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    4.0
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    One thing we quickly noticed in Solvang is that there aren't many places open late, so finding High…read moreRoller Tiki Lounge open until 11 PM was a huge plus! After a delicious dinner nearby, we stopped in for drinks, live music, and a good time and this place delivered. They had a great live band playing fun tunes that really set the atmosphere. The vibe was relaxed, lively, and exactly what we were looking for to end the night. Their drink menu is packed with creative and fun options. I ordered the Mango Michelada, and it absolutely did not disappoint. Our waiter was also fantastic, very attentive, friendly, and kept checking in on us throughout the night. If you're in Solvang and looking for a fun late-night spot with good drinks, music, and great service, High Roller Tiki Lounge is definitely worth stopping

    We wanted to start our Friday night by grabbing a drink and checking out High Roller Tiki Bar, but…read moreunfortunately, our experience was disappointing from the start. After walking in and passing the host stand, a server who was seated at the bar got up, walked us to a table, and suggested we sit on the loveseat. The host was friendly and welcoming, and the space itself seemed promising. We were excited to settle in, have a drink, and check the place out. The restaurant was nearly empty when we arrived, but shortly after we were seated, a larger group came in. From that point on, it felt like we were completely forgotten. The server focused on the larger party, taking drink orders and delivering beverages as more guests from their group arrived. Meanwhile, we sat waiting without any acknowledgment. Another group of ladies was seated nearby and appeared just as confused about who was helping them. We both work in the restaurant industry, so we understand that larger parties can demand attention and that things don't always go perfectly. We tried to be patient and give the team the benefit of the doubt. However, after waiting more than 15 minutes without anyone checking on us, taking a drink order, or even acknowledging our table, we decided to leave. What made the experience especially frustrating was that the restaurant wasn't busy when we arrived. We never felt welcomed beyond being shown to our table, and ultimately it felt like our business wasn't valued. Hopefully this was just an off night, because the atmosphere and concept seemed like something we would have enjoyed. We'd be willing to give it another chance, but first impressions matter, and unfortunately this one missed the mark. Sadly, it looks like we definitely missed out on the famous Bowl for Two.

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    J&L Hawaiian BBQ

    J&L Hawaiian BBQ

    4.7
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    Located in the building where Oki Momo was, J & L Hawaiian BBQ has added a niche in SLO. Their…read morediverse offerings are exactly what I remember occasionally eating on our extensive islands vacays. The dishes were prepared after ordering so everything was fresh. It's all about the food here, and orders are made for take away, but they do have a small, plain, on-site dining area available. The interior is very clean, and the family-owned eatery staff very friendly. Aloha!

    I was looking for food around the area since I was in town visiting for work-related purposes. Saw…read morethis restaurant was fairly close with positive reviews. Plus, it had Loco Moco on the menu, and boy, do I love me some Loco Moco! Unfortunately, I had to take my order to go since I had to be home within a couple hours. So my review will be regarding a take out order. At about 4:45pm, the restaurant was pretty empty. But staff was ready to serve! The kitchen was already busy for a Friday evening. Aside from the Loco Moco for myself, I ordered Hawaiian BBQ Beef for my kids. Once got to the car, I obviously had to take a photo and take a couple bites. OMG, I was in Hawaiian heaven. Not only were the portions huge, the flavor was on point and the food was very fresh since they cook to order. So remember, I had a drive of about a couple hours. No, I didn't eat along the way (that would be reckless). But ate with my kids once I got home. The food was still warm and food still so tasty! Next time, I will definitely make it a point to dine in. I can only imagine how much more delicious the food would be!

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    Kalbi Short Ribs, 2 scoop Mac, 1 scoop rice.
    Kalbi Short Ribs, 2 scoop Mac, 1 scoop rice.
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    Diamond Tea & Sushi

    4.4
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    116.8 mi

    I have no idea how this place has more than 2 stars. I have…read moretwo littles and decided to stop by on our way home rather than go to the other side of town to our usual spot. At first impression I should have known- it was lunch time and empty- you have to self order and navigate their kiosk- no help with two kids and still ask for a tip. There was one younger girl with dark hair in the cluttered kitchen/drink area who didn't even acknowledge us- just went to the back and started rummaging. A second lady showed up and started preparing our sushi order. At that point I noticed the dirty tables and lack of service so decided to change my order "to go." I stood there trying to get their attention and was finally acknowledged. The lady who seemed to be in charge was handing out cash to another younger lady who came in (weird asf too). I finally get my order and bring it home. The nigiri was poorly cut- but edible. My poke bowl had a small amount of tuna that tasted sour and has signs of cooking through citrus, imitation crab, and seaweed salad (extra cost), then I see a whole romaine end, browning and cut up under that making the bulk of the bowl, followed by rice. Nothing like the picture at the kiosk. Then as I try to mix things up for a bite (I am starving at this point) I see a dark black hair. Needless to say I was extremely disappointed and unable to eat my food. I called to let them know and the younger lady who was there said she would let the owner know after sitting down and looking at all the food that was wasted. I decided to call back and ask for a refund. At that point, the younger lady kept repeating what I was saying, as she was relaying the information to what sounded like to be the owner. She told her to tell me that I needed to go back with the food. I let her know that I was unable to do that right now as I had two little kids who needed to nap- that's why I came home. She said she couldn't do a refund- until I went there with the food and my card. I was also told to refrigerate this food- are they going to use it?!? Smh. Ultimately I am out $40, and no lunch. I will never return or recommend to anyone. I'm thinking the reviews are for the teas- which I didn't try.

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