Recent social media posts
11/10/2025
We are officially closed. Thank you to everyone who has supported us for over a decade. We couldn't have asked for a better community to serve or a better team to do it with. Until next time, stay Pono šŗ
11/08/2025
We have loved serving this community for over a decade and we couldn't have done it without all of you. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you š¤
11/04/2025
Lunch break snack- Onion rings - on the side or part of our Paniolo Burger
10/27/2025
We donāt just have organic beef patties - savor our Anuenue Salmon Burger: salmon Patty, organic tomatoes, green leaf lettuce, and a delicious ponzu avo spread packed into one good meal š
10/25/2025
World Series time!! Wear some LA Dodgers gear, you have gotta show your city some love and get a Blue Margarita for 1 buck!! (1 per customer/per day) goooo dodgeritas:))
10/23/2025
October in Santa Monica- you wake up and itās sweater weather. By noon, itās time for a milkshake to cool you off!
Come by for a hot fudge, vanilla, organic strawberry, banana, caramel, or Oreo milkshake!
10/20/2025
The word Pono has no one specific meaning, but for us, it is doing things the right way in good balance with respect and harmony. You can expect your patties to be grilled the way you want it, sauces that linger on your taste buds, and fries cut from real potatoes.
Stay Pono, friends!
10/17/2025
Farm to table- All our russet-cut fries and sweet potato fries are made from real potatoes that we cut fresh and served hot! Thatās why itās sooo goood.
Comes with our delicious dipping sauces šš„
10/14/2025
Chef Marlon firing up the grill
10/12/2025
Spicy BBQ Fried Chicken Sandwich for your Sunday Cravings
06/13/2020
POST UPDATE 6/20/20:
Thank you for your patience during our investigation which has now closed. The employee seen in the video will no longer be part of the Pono team. We are deeply committed to our community and will always aim for the highest standards that Pono has been known for.
Original Post:
To our valued guests and members of the Santa Monica community: We have reviewed the video and report online regarding the activities of an employee at Pono Burger. We have contacted our employment legal counsel and have opened an investigation. We want to ensure that we thoroughly review all information available and quickly reach the correct decision based on the employees actions. In the interim the employee has been place on leave pending the conclusion of our investigation.
05/27/2020
donāt forget to celebrate
05/23/2020
05/14/2020
For a limited time enjoy 2 delicious chocolate chip cookies for $3.95... We love supporting our local bakery Evolving Kneads Bakery. šŖāØ
05/09/2020
Free treats for Mom today and on Motherās Day...Enjoy 2 free Chocolate Chip cookies with every order. Our partners at Evolving Kneads Bakery make great tasting sweets that are better for your body. Happy Motherās Day and donāt forget to pick up any of our wines for $9. š¹
05/09/2020
āØHere at Pono We love our Motherās and our gift to them is 2 made from scratch chocolate Chip cookies with every order. We partnered with Evolving Kneads Bakery to provide us a healthy treat for our Momās. They share our passion for quality ingredients and food that is better for your body. Happy Motherās Day!!! ā¤ļø š¹
BUT WAIT ... it gets better !!
Treat momās to a delicious burger & receive any bottle of wine for JUST $9 š¤Æ
05/09/2020
Good morning ⨠Here at Pono We love our Motherās and our gift to them is 2 made from scratch chocolate Chip cookies with every order. We partnered with Evolving Kneads Bakery to provide us a healthy treat for our Momās. They share our passion for quality ingredients and food that is better for your body. Happy Motherās Day!!! ā¤ļø š¹
BUT WAIT ... it gets better !!
Treat momās to a delicious burger & receive any bottle of wine for JUST $9 š¤Æ
05/08/2020
PONOās signature Spicy Kuawa Crunch Burger was featured this past Sunday on Season 14 Episode 6 of Food Paradise broadcast on The Cooking Channel, where they featured āa variety of dishes across the nation that all have flame in their game!ā The episode stated that In Santa Monica, California, a burger joint is putting heat to their meat with a sauce made from habanero peppers and Sriracha Sauce. āØ
12/07/2019
https://youtu.be/yYN-HKA11kg
Host Sly Jones stops by a spot that's serving Hawaiian inspired burgers. This spot has been deemed a Historic Landmark. D...
Address
829 Broadway
Santa Monica, CA
90401
To get to the restaurant located on Broadway in Santa Monica, you can take the Metro Expo Line and get off at the Downtown Santa Monica station. From there, you can walk towards Broadway for about 10-15 minutes to reach the restaurant.
Alternatively, if you are driving, you can park at one of the nearby parking lots such as Parking Structure 4 on Broadway or Parking Structure 5 on 2nd Street. Both parking structures have hourly rates.
Once parked, head towards Broadway and look for the restaurant along that street.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11am - 9pm |
| Tuesday |
11am - 9pm |
| Wednesday |
11am - 9pm |
| Thursday |
11am - 9pm |
| Friday |
11am - 10pm |
| Saturday |
11am - 10pm |
| Sunday |
11am - 9pm |
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What people say
Burger restaurants are a staple in American cuisine, and Pono Burger on Broadway in Santa Monica is no exception. This burger joint offers a wide variety of mouth-watering burgers that will satisfy any craving. One of their standout menu items is the Piku burger, which features an organic beef patty topped with homemade drunken cartelized fig jam, Brie imported cheese, Beeler's bacon, toasted hazelnuts, organic baby kale, and housemade balsamic vinaigrette. The combination of flavors in this burger is simply divine.
Aside from their delicious burgers, Pono Burger also hosts events like the Musical Makers Market and supports local sports teams like the SMHS Football Team. They even offer breakfast sandwiches for those who want to start their day off right with a tasty meal.
Pono Burger also has great deals like $6 Pilsner Drafts on weekends and seasonal menu items like the Spicy BBQ Fried Chicken Sandwich and Mint Oreo shake. With all these options available, it's no wonder why Pono Burger has become a go-to spot for locals and visitors alike. So head over to Broadway in Santa Monica and indulge in some of the best burgers around at Pono Burger!