A true Southern California gem! Great food, great atmosphere great service! How can you go wrong? If you’re up for the challenge, try their Han nachos lots of food and lots of fun! All their food is wonderful highly recommend it.
Danielle Pulido
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May 26, 2026
Fantastic food, atmosphere, and service
We started with the ahi nachos. Would 100% buy again. The sauce was amazing and they did not go light on the fish or avocado.
For our meals
I got the kalua pig bowl, the meat was leaner than most Hawaiian places but still packed all of the flavor you want.
My husband got the Chili Loco Moco, the chili was the perfect level of spice.
Don Nickel
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June 23, 2026
Watch out! The food is delicious, you just might leave with leftovers, and there are too many choices to choose from. The service is great as well. Great value and highly recommend if you're passing through San Clemente.
Emma Ogden
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November 13, 2025
Was recommended by a friend to check this place out on our trip in California. We got there when they opened, so we were served immediately. Our waiters were super friendly and made sure we were well taken care of. Wish they had a little bigger of a menu selection, but the food is amazing regardless!
Jillian Davis
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July 14, 2025
Absolutely delicious food! Loved the vibe in the restaurant too, the open windows, surfer vibe, really added to the Hawaiian theme. My son said he had the best pulled pork quesadilla he's ever had! the thai beef salad was so yummy, and spicy, but in a good way. The tuna melt and cheesesteak sandwich were awesome too. We were really impressed and highly recommend 👏🏼
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A true Southern California gem! Great food, great atmosphere great service! How can you go wrong? If you’re up for the challenge, try their Han nachos lots of food and lots of fun! All their food is wonderful highly recommend it.
Fantastic food, atmosphere, and service We started with the ahi nachos. Would 100% buy again. The sauce was amazing and they did not go light on the fish or avocado. For our meals I got the kalua pig bowl, the meat was leaner than most Hawaiian places but still packed all of the flavor you want. My husband got the Chili Loco Moco, the chili was the perfect level of spice.
Watch out! The food is delicious, you just might leave with leftovers, and there are too many choices to choose from. The service is great as well. Great value and highly recommend if you're passing through San Clemente.
Was recommended by a friend to check this place out on our trip in California. We got there when they opened, so we were served immediately. Our waiters were super friendly and made sure we were well taken care of. Wish they had a little bigger of a menu selection, but the food is amazing regardless!
Absolutely delicious food! Loved the vibe in the restaurant too, the open windows, surfer vibe, really added to the Hawaiian theme. My son said he had the best pulled pork quesadilla he's ever had! the thai beef salad was so yummy, and spicy, but in a good way. The tuna melt and cheesesteak sandwich were awesome too. We were really impressed and highly recommend 👏🏼