The Pono Hukilau

Where to Eat and Drink on the Oregon Coast

"Hawaiian-born chef Christian Jakobsen is one of the most motivated chefs on the central coast: Moving from temporary pop-ups in a steakhouse to a food cart during his years in Florence, he finally found a home for his Pacific Rim sushi, grill, and tiki bar. Jakobsen presides over a comfortable dining room that serves as the setting for an exuberant menu and extremely warm service. Island-style specialties like spam and egg musubi with a sweet shoyu glaze and loco moco with rice and Hawaiian mac salad join creative sushi rolls, burgers, tacos, and more. The restaurant is also open for takeout." - Jennifer Burns Bright