Malama Pono Restaurant

Malama Pono Restaurant Malama Pono Restaurant, a Pacific-influenced eatery on Ventura Boulevard, is a must-visit for seafood lovers and those seeking farm-to-table dishes. Recently opened in February 2020, this restaurant offers fresh seafood with unique flavors and ingredients.

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October is the start of mussel season, therefore we are bringing back one of our favorite dishes! Our Steamed Mussels wi...
10/17/2026

October is the start of mussel season, therefore we are bringing back one of our favorite dishes!

Our Steamed Mussels with our signature tangy, spicy garlic mango chili sauce, topped with savory Portuguese sausage and served with toasted garlic bread to soak up every last drop of that irresistible sauce.

๐Ÿ‚ Available for a limited time throughout October ONLY! Come get your fix before they're gone!

๐Ÿ“ Mฤ€LAMA PONO RESTAURANTโ€จ๐ŸŒบ Book your table on Resy!

Summer may be ending, but we're just getting started!๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ”ฅFrom now until the end of the year (or longer๐Ÿค”), we will be offer...
09/22/2026

Summer may be ending, but we're just getting started!๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ”ฅ

From now until the end of the year (or longer๐Ÿค”), we will be offering specially designed Prix Fixe Menus during the week, and other featured nightly specials throughout the holiday season!๐Ÿคฉ

Keep a watch out, as we will keep you all updated and informed right here!โ˜บ๏ธ

Our first menu to roll out this season is our all Seafood Tasting Menu for 2!โœŒ๐Ÿฝ. Come visit us during the week and let us do the cooking for you!๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿฝ

See you soon!!๐Ÿค™๐Ÿฝ

When youโ€™re felling a lil homesick๐Ÿฅบโ€ฆ๐ŸนCreate a cocktail that tastes like your favorite childhood snack!๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ˜Sheโ€™s giving all...
08/21/2026

When youโ€™re felling a lil homesick๐Ÿฅบโ€ฆ

๐ŸนCreate a cocktail that tastes like your favorite childhood snack!๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ˜

Sheโ€™s giving all da flavors of ice cold Pickled Mango straight from the jar!๐Ÿฅญ๐Ÿซ™โ€ฆ.. IYKYK๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿค™๐Ÿฝ

08/06/2026
๐Ÿน Introducing Mattyโ€™s Mai Tais! ๐ŸนThe summer heat is here, and thereโ€™s no better way to cool off than with one of five ne...
06/06/2026

๐Ÿน Introducing Mattyโ€™s Mai Tais! ๐Ÿน

The summer heat is here, and thereโ€™s no better way to cool off than with one of five new Mattyโ€™s Mai Tais! โ˜€๏ธโ€จ
๐ŸŒด Fresh, flavorful, and packed with island vibes, these handcrafted cocktails are proud to feature Huihui White Rum in every pour.

Swipe to see all 5!

1944: the original my tai recipe with the flavors of kuleana white rum, fresh lime, orgeat & orange liqueur

90's Gold: The classic Hawaiian Mai Tai with Pineapple Juice

Sunset: For the passionfruit and blood orange lovers...

Mango Sticky Rice: Our sweet and boozy take on everyone's favorite Thai dessert with a trader vic's spiced rum.

5: El Jalisco: For those you like the Spice! Habanero infused Fiero Tequila with Pineapple Juice

Which one will be your new favorite?โ€จ๐Ÿน Stop by, grab a glass, and taste them all!โ€จ

Yup, it's REALLY HAPPENING!! ๐Ÿ˜ณ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿธ๐Ÿฅƒ๐Ÿฅณ..... Stay tuned!! ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿค™๐Ÿฝ...
04/14/2026

Yup, it's REALLY HAPPENING!! ๐Ÿ˜ณ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿธ๐Ÿฅƒ๐Ÿฅณ...
.. Stay tuned!! ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿค™๐Ÿฝ...

Yup, it's REALLY HAPPENING!! ๐Ÿ˜ณ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿธ๐Ÿฅƒ๐Ÿฅณ.. ... Stay tuned!! ๐Ÿ‘€ ๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿค™๐Ÿฝ...
04/14/2026

Yup, it's REALLY HAPPENING!! ๐Ÿ˜ณ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿธ๐Ÿฅƒ๐Ÿฅณ.. .
.. Stay tuned!! ๐Ÿ‘€ ๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿค™๐Ÿฝ...

WE, would not be US, without THEM...๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿซถ๐ŸฝForever grateful for this silly cast of characters who help make our home, o...
02/28/2026

WE, would not be US, without THEM...
๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿฝ

Forever grateful for this silly cast of characters who help make our home, our HOME ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ’™

Much love from our Ohana to yours!๐Ÿค™๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™

BIG MAHALOS to all of you that made this happen! And to  for the shout out! ๐Ÿค™๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™
02/05/2026

BIG MAHALOS to all of you that made this happen! And to for the shout out! ๐Ÿค™๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™

Malama Pono Restaurant is LA Times' "65 of our favorite places to eat in the San Fernando Valley"!Thank you  for the sho...
01/24/2026

Malama Pono Restaurant is LA Times' "65 of our favorite places to eat in the San Fernando Valley"!

Thank you for the shout out and for the feature. And yes, the Spicy Garlic Crisy Chicken is really that good. ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿง€

๐Ÿ”๐Ÿบ WEDNESDAY BURGERS & B**R @ MALAMA ๐Ÿบ๐Ÿ”By popular demandโ€ฆ our MP Burger is back and only available on Wednesdays! Also p...
01/07/2026

๐Ÿ”๐Ÿบ WEDNESDAY BURGERS & B**R @ MALAMA ๐Ÿบ๐Ÿ”

By popular demandโ€ฆ our MP Burger is back and only available on Wednesdays! Also pair that burger with any of our 12 beers on tap for only $6 !!! ๐Ÿป๐Ÿป๐Ÿป

๐Ÿ”ฅ Our MP Burger features:
๐Ÿฅฉ ยฝ lb juicy beef patty
๐Ÿฅ“ Maple-glazed bacon
๐Ÿง€ Melty American cheese
๐Ÿง… Sliced Red onion
๐Ÿฅฌ Crisp Butter lettuce
๐Ÿ” Buttery brioche bun
๐Ÿคซ Finished with our secret sauce
/served with a side of our local style Mac salad.

Perfect midweek plans = handled.

โฐ Available Wednesdays only
๐Ÿก Takeout available
๐Ÿ“ See you at Malama

Address

13355 Ventura Boulevard
Sherman Oaks, CA
91423

To reach Ventura Boulevard in Los Angeles, take the public transport (bus/metro) to one of the closest stops on Ventura Boulevard. Alternatively, you can drive and park at one of the nearby parking lots/garages along Ventura Boulevard. Please note that street parking may be limited and subject to time restrictions.

Opening Hours

Tuesday 4pm - 9pm
Wednesday 4pm - 9pm
Thursday 4pm - 9pm
Friday 4pm - 10pm
Saturday 4pm - 10pm

Telephone

(747) 264-1995

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Malama Pono Restaurant on Ventura Boulevard in Los Angeles is a must-visit for anyone who loves fresh seafood and Pacific-inspired cuisine. The restaurant's farm-to-table approach ensures that every dish is made with the freshest ingredients, and the chef's expertise shines through in every bite. Whether you're looking for a romantic dinner for two or a fun night out with friends, Malama Pono Restaurant has something to offer. Their special selected seafood prix fixe menu designed for two is perfect for those who want to try a little bit of everything, while their regular menu features a wide variety of delicious dishes. And if you're lucky enough to be there on a Thursday through Saturday, don't miss the live jumbo soft shell crab! With its welcoming atmosphere and delicious food, Malama Pono Restaurant is sure to become one of your favorite dining destinations in Los Angeles.