101 Grill

This is a great Hawaiian bbq place. Small and friendly. The food comes out fast and the portions are giant. Next time I will get a small plate not single plate. The price is well worth what you get. I will be back.

A nice Polynesian treat. Lots of various scrumptious meat options, lots of unique drinks available. A variety of menu options and creativity. You'll certainly leave with a full stomach and happy wallet pricing is certainly reasonable especially for the quantity of food that they provide. A unique atmosphere, great for takeout. Good character though for dine in. limited seating inside, however communal outside dining available.

A feast most satisfying, I have discovered. The chicken combo meal, with BBQ chicken and chicken katsu, a true balance of flavor it was—each bite a harmony of seasoning and mastery in preparation. Perfectly cooked, the chicken was, and the ability to choose all sides, a thoughtful touch indeed. Swift and kind, the service was, enhancing the experience greatly. Recommend this, I do, most highly!

Every thing was great Hawaiian BQ. Best in Santa Maria. We had shrimp, Teriyaki, short ribs and fried rice. Kim Chi was superb !

The BEST chicken katsu & legit takoyaki in SM!!! They actually put katsuobushi on takoyaki, which is amazing!! Love it! Also the amt and the taste of chicken katsu is the best ive ever had in SM!! Highly recommend

I didn’t try the food but I tried the boba and it was delicious! I got the Tarot Boba Smoothie and it was bombskies. Interesting decor… It is clean and the service is very nice! There seems to be little to no vegan options as far as food though. Thank you for the boba!

The decoration is very beautiful and cute❤️ The service is very kind and thoughtful The food is authentic and delicious 😋 It's a great restaurant 👍 Will come again~~~

We got a honeydew and peach tea 100% sweet with boba and their chicken katsu and honey golden shrimp.

Stopped by for drinks and snacks for the road back home from Pismo Beach. The restaurant is located in a shopping center; ample parking nearby. It was clean with indoor seating; has cute boba and island themed decor. Decided on spam musubi and bbq pork buns, which to my husband would be easy to eat while he drove. Ordered via the kiosk that was near the register/counter. Employee was friendly and delivered our order to our table within a few minutes. My taro smoothie was refreshing & the honey boba was fresh and had the perfect chewy consistency. The steamed pork buns were delicious as well, and wished we had ordered more!

I really enjoyed my Meal. I got the Hawaiian chicken combo with one scoop of fried rice, macaroni and kimchi. I really enjoyed all of it. I had read another comment that mentioned that the kimchi didn't taste like kimchi. I have to say it was unlike other normally more fermented kimchi, however, I think their version has a less fermented and fresher taste. Pry a lot more appealing to those not used to most others stronger tasting kimchis. My boyfriend got the teriyaki chicken and katsu combo with 2 scoops of white rice and a scoop of the mac. He felt like the panko chicken wasn't cooked long enough (not as crispy as he'd like) but the katsu sauce was pretty good. Worth a try for sure.

This place never disappoints when I'm craving Hawaiian meat and Mac salad. I call in the orders when I'm in a rush and within 10 minutes I get a TEXT that it's ready, that is very convenient and user friendly. Inside is very vibrant and quiet when I go.

First time here. Walked in greeted by a sweet lady. I got katsu chicken and crispy shrimp plate with rice and Mac salad. They wasted no time in getting my meal to me. The food was hot and there was a lot. The Katsu was crispy and not greasy. The Shrimp was a little over battered for me but was still good. Now the Mac salad they got it down excellent taste. The inside was cute. They had fresh water you can drink while waiting which I took advantage of. I'll be back.

I really wanted to like this place. I don't like taking off stars. So why only 3 stars? It wasn't the location or condition of the property itself. The ambiance is nice. The location is easy to find within Crossroads Shopping Center next to Wally World (aka Walmart). The place was clean. The kiosk to order your food is a plus. The prices were reasonable. The selection of smoothies, boba teas, and appetizers were decent. I take off two stars for two things. I ordered the combo plate with BBQ chicken and Short Ribs. Both meats were very salty for me. I know other love really salty flavors. Not me. They offered soy sauce packets on the side too and there was no way I using those! I think both meats had been drowned in them. If they were not so salty, I think it would be so much better and then people can add soy sauce if they live in Salty, USA. The other star was the kimchi. Was that kimchi? It looked like kimchi but it lacked the spice and fermentation of kimchi. It looks like they work hard here. The food came out in decent time. The server was friendly. Lots of good things here. With some modifications, this place would step out of the slow lane and into the fast one. It is called 101 for a reason. I wish them well.

Good boba, good smoothies, good mac salad. Haven't tried the main dishes yet so I will have to come back!

Cute interior!! A cool kiosk to order food which is an accessible option for many. On the kiosk however I wish there was an option for rice + kimchi + extra veggies. Not necessarily quick but its very delicious sit down restaurant quality food so it makes sense. Great variety. Great amount of food for the price as well.

We had enjoyed going there in the past but we went there a week or 2 ago. The menu had changed - and for the worst. Also, maybe the cooks had changed too because the foods we ordered were not good. Two of us ordered chicken piccata. It was not that at all. We received a huge chunk of chicken - breaded with a fried chicken type of breading & deep fried to the point it was like shoe leather. There was a piccata sauce (?) on the side that was so sour & salty it was inedible. The waitress was incredible - but another person came to the table to " argue " with one of our guests who received chicken that was so hard & dry she couldn't cut it. Finally the waitress offered to bring a piece of grilled chicken to her - again, not piccata, but very nice of her to try to soothe things over. The staff for the most part are very friendly, efficient & professional. We won't go back again.

Solid lunch spot when you are in the mood for crispy/ fried food. We sampled the chicken katsu and garlic chicken combos. The garlic chicken reminded me of "popcorn chicken" and had a nice sweet glaze. Portions are huge and can probably be shared if you aren't overly hungry. The combos come with 2 scoops of rice and a choice or salad/Mac salad or kimchi. I also scored a complimentary Thai tea with my first online purchase. It was a nice touch. I don't think I'd go out of my way to return for boba drinks but I'll definitely be back again for lunch.

Nice location with free outdoor parking, they have order machine on site. I came here during lunch time, the lady here greeted me nicely and get my food ready pretty fast. The garlic chicken is crunchy and tasty. The macaroni salad is lacking a bit flavor. $13 something for a meal. Good experience overall.

I'm passing through town and saw the reviews, so I ubered over to give it a try. I got the #25 katsu & bbq beef. It was delicious and fresh! I needed more katsu sauce and was a bit disappointed to see they charge for extra. But in this economy I understand. Lighthearted ambiance and good service. If I'm ever in town again, I'll be back. You should try it!

These were probably some of the best Kalbi Short Ribs i've had! The meat was tender and not hard at all and flavor of the meat was delicious. I got a Passion Fruit Iced tea with lychee jelly and the sweetness of the iced tea went well with the kalbs short rib plate. The workers were nice but it did take quite a while for the food to come out, maybe about 30 minutes. The inside of the restaurant is decorated so cute and they even have a little spot in their counter where they sell cute keychains and pins.

Small Taiwanese restaurant. Doris and her husband run the shop. Both are very sweet and welcoming. We've tried several dishes and I'll just recommend the food we liked. The Garlic chicken is by far the best dish they have. Lots of flavor, texture is good and great portions. The "torpedo" shrimp is also delicious. Try it out

Excellent food and very friendly Service Will be back again soon, highly recommend A+ experience.

Cute spot with great customer service . Generous serving sizes. I enjoyed the teriyaki chicken and sesame red beans . Recommend

We are regular customers of 101 Grill and they have always been so friendly, kind and overall have had just great customer service. Yesterday, we ordered 2 slushies. I happened to be using the restroom when the order came out and I vaguely heard my daughter getting upset at my son. When I got out, I asked what had happened and they told me that my son dropped her drink and made a mess. I didn't see a mess on the table or floor initially but upon further examination, I did see some streaks of where it was wiped down. I was still a bit confused because she had a drink on hand. She told me that the lady made her a new one! Excellent Customer Service I'd say!!

The lady can be a more polite. You can hear her yell like a child OVER SOME FRENCH FRIES mistake .

Wow! Where have we been?! The food was so good! We ordered a little bit of everything I think. The proprietor was very nice and accommodating. She even threw in some pot stickers on the house that she wanted us to try, they were terrific! Everything we had was delicious! Now that we know, this will be one of our favorites!

Cute little small boba/Korean bbq restaurant. Staff is friendly. Food is ok. If you're in a pinch to grab Americanize Korean bbq then this is the place for you. We ordered the single plate beef short ribs w/ kimchi and teriyaki chicken and short ribs w/ kimchi. The bbq was flavorful but salty. Kimchi was ok but I think it's homemade it was not the typical Napa cabbage just the regular cabbage in the kimchi. I do love their digital ordering kiosk. If there is a long line you can skip the line and order. Which was super cool and convenient. Anyway, I do recommend this place to order take out and bubble tea (they have a variety of bubble teas to choose from). So drop by!

I tried this place on Oct. 12th and had a good experience. The cashier was super friendly and easy to converse with. I like that the prices are very fair. The red bean sesame balls were delicious! I wouldn't mind going just for that. The chicken katsu was good! The fried spring rolls were not my favorite and I would not get again. The inside was just mush. The whole inside is super clean and neat. Even the restroom was spotless clean.

I love this place and the owner was so nice! They give a a reasonable amount of food for a good price. Their garlic chicken and Mac salad are delicious! I dont normally write reviews but this place deserves it.

Love this place! Their food is fresh and tasty! My daughter loves their boba! Quick, easy place to get spring rolls, so good!

Just tried this place for the first time. Used their online order for pick up and it was very convenient. Food is reasonably priced especially for the amount that you get. I got the mini plate of chicken katsu. Food is definitely good, but the main reason I decided to write this review is because of the honeydew iced tea. It has EASILY become one of the top 5 favorite drinks I've ever had lol I got it at 75% sweetness. The honeydew and tea is so fragrant and strong and it's the perfect amount of sweetness. I wouldn't be surprised if I came every week just for the tea. Lol my husband and I will definitely be back!

They serve Boba Drinks now since this place reopened!! I got the peach iced tea w/ honey boba and it was very delicious! I also ordered the teriyaki chicken food combo and steamed pork buns, and all of the food was amazing and flavorful! Very sweet lady that took my order and made my drink. Most definitely coming back!! The owner currently has an online promo (5/17/22) FREE BOBA DRINK with a purchase of a food combo !!

I saw 101 Grill on my trip to the FedEx store and wanted to try it. When I decided to go on Sunday, I learned they were closed. Oh well, that's fine, I went on Labor Day Monday instead. The place was clean. They had a water dispenser and cups set out which was great. I only wished the water had ice or was chilled. It took us a minute or two to place our order at the self-service kiosk. In hindsight, I probably should have asked questions about the meals or placed my order at the counter. Our food came out in a timely manner and off we went. I wouldn't dare leave the parking lot without first tasting my food. The portion was very large (teriyaki chicken). I got mine with two scoops of rice and a side of vegetables. I wish I had selected three scoops of rice and no veggies because the veggies were in no way comparable to the small scoops of rice. More rice was definitely needed for the amount of chicken and the sauciness of it. It was a little salty for my liking and was dry, as if it had been sitting under the heat lamp too long. All in all, I'm glad I gave them a try, but don't think I will be returning. My son enjoyed his smoothie.

Great food and customer service. They now have boba! Highly recommend the pork katsu and bbq beef bulgogi.

The place is so cute and clean. The lady working the front helped recommend drinks and was very friendly. The coffee slushy was amazing and teriyaki bowl delicious.

Forget about the fish! With regret, I can NO LONGER RECOMMEND the Fish and Chips aka Fish Combo. The fish is worthy of 2 Stars only. Sadly, the fish has changed to a lesser quality (I do not know if it is a supply chain issue or if management is looking to increase the profit margin); all I know, I will not be ordering the fish anytime soon. Also the last batch of fish was undercooked where it was mushy. Blah! TOUGH LOVE: Bring back the original Fish and Chips! The upside: The cafe is always clean and the staff is very friendly.

Love it. I tried the Kalbabi Short Ribs and it was delicious. The Korean BBQ was sweet and they gave me a lot for a plate. I just tried the chicken teriyaki last night . Here's a picture. It took like 10 mins for it to be done. I have recommended this place to my friends cuz it's that good!

This place is a gem in the town of Santa Maria. Best Hawaiian bbq restaurant in this town. Freshly made meats and delicious kimchi and steamed vegetables. Quickly became my go to spot. I like to get their mini meals- the Hawaiian bbq plate. It's a fat plate and great price. I say give it a try and you won't regret it!

Saw a sign at Crossroads in Santa Maria about a soft opening for 101 Grill so stopped by there to pick up lunch. Located where Dickies used to be, near Gamestop. Very interesting menu, with a traditional cheeseburger with fries, along with Japanese items such as pork katsu, chicken gyoza and Korean with a side of kimchi. They very delicious hamburger is $8.50 with a huge side of julienne fries which were also very good. Bought 2 of the burgers, along with the cheesy beef croquette with 2 sides ($9.25), and a free order of the chicken gyoza due to the grand opening, all for less than $29 out the door. Besides rice and kimchi, you can also get potato or macaroni salad as the sides.

I have no idea why this place has anything less than a 5 star rating. Food is authentic, I highly recommend the honey golden shrimp. The boba is also really good, my favorite is the taro slush. It's a little pricey but you get a large portion of food so it's worth it to me.

Great little new spot! Very Covid-19 safe! I got the Honey Golden Shrimp and they were HUGE, delicious shrimp! I kept it low carb and went with all greens for the side but the other sides, macaroni salad, potato salad, and kimchi all sounded delicious too! Should be a great addition to the restaurant scene here in town :)

Good Hawaiian bbq place. Short ribs and beef combo is well portioned seasoned not too dry. One star less because the kimchi is just spicy cabbage not real kimchi .

We wanted to try this new place in town & were, unfortunately, very disappointed. We ordered the chicken teriyaki & pork Katsu - both were bland & underwhelming. The Katsu was cooked well but came with no sauce & was dry & boring. The teriyaki had no teriyaki - just cooked chicken. The best part of the meal was the prepackaged potato salad.

Great little spot to get a delicious boba! I was looking for a place that had passion fruit tea and this is it! Very tasty and they even included a little passion fruit candy which was very nice of them!

Good food! Very tasty and big amount. They also have good bubble tea. Very authentic. Highly recommend!

This place is super clean, neat, modern. The food is not only very delicious but it is also a great value which is something thats very hard to find nowadays. Highly recommend this place.

I just moved from Sacramento area and have been looking for a good authentic Asian boba place. Some other places in the area here have very mushy boba pearls, but the boba here was great! I also love places that let you control the sweetness of the drink like this one does. They also offer a lot of food options and I could tell that they were all made fresh. I could LITERALLY hear it being cooked. Everything was delicious and these are probably my favorite sesame balls in the area because they're freshly cooked. The only thing I wasn't too much of a fan of was their kimchi but I'm just picky about kimchi. The lady who helped us was also super nice! She gave us a boba drink sticker that was really cute and always checked in on us if we needed help. They do have a kiosk to put your order in and it has pictures of each item to help you decide what to choose. I'll definitely be coming back and apparently you get a free boba drink when you order a combo meal online!

We are in town for the holiday weekend and we're running errands in Santa Maria. I told the husband since it is National Burger Day, we should get "real" burgers for dinner. This place was in the top 5 Yelp recommendations. When husband saw the Korean food on the menu, he became disinterested but I was more intrigued, so I insisted. We both ordered a cult classic burger. It did not disappoint. It was yummy and messy and absolutely fabulous and tasty. Husband says he is coming back to try the ham-cho-chee (ham, chorizo, cheese) sandwich and I want to come back and see if the Korean BBQ beef and Kalbi short ribs are as good as my mom makes. Servers were polite. The place was easy to find, but I sure hate those darn roundabouts.

This place is so good! Boba is awesome. The honeydew boba drink with 50% sugar is perfect! The lady here is also so sweet. Food is very yummy

I can't get enough of this place! They have the best boba selection, with so many teas, smoothies and slushies to choose from from. The food is amazing too; the teriyaki chicken is a must! Plus the kindest service and cutest decor. My favorite place in SM.

The food was great! We tried a bit of everything (but the seafood due to a previous review) and it was all great. We will definitely be going back to this place. Boba was super tasty as well.

New restaurant in the Crossroads shopping area. They offer a range of food but we decided to try the Cult Classic burger. The burger came with cheese, lettuce, pickles, onion, and tomato on a brioche bun. This was just their soft opening but they did a fantastic job. Burger was thick and juicy and came with a side of amazing julienne fries. Priced at $8.95 it was definitely reasonable. Will definitely be returning. They were also following all COVID guidelines with no indoor seating. However there were plenty of outdoor tables to eat at.

The place is always busy because it's next to Blenders. I ordered the grilled teriyaki chicken, but what I got did not appear to be grilled, and not much flavor. It was more like a sauteed teriyaki chicken, but no flavor at all.

Food is mediocre. Staff is not friendly. I tried it once and was disappointed, gave them a second chance and no improvement. Not much to say here, I just won't return.

Have been twice since the review in the Sun. Had the garlic fried chicken on one occasion and the kalbi short ribs today. Enjoyed both meals. Kimchi on the side was good. Had the macaroni salad the other time. Not quite up to Hawaiian BBQ standard, but decent. Also appreciate that it's only 1 scoop of rice. Lots of other places load you up on rice. Friendly and fast service. Want to try Korean BBQ and also the burger on subsequent trips. Hope business picks up for them. I will be back again.

Tried this place out this week.... hoping for great food. Excited about something new in Santa Maria. Tried the teriyaki chicken it was very dull no flavor and the rice had no taste and it was super dry. I understand this place is new and just had its soft opening... but come on. Also we got the mozzarella sticks they were not even fully cooked.. and we got Fountain drinks and they too were flat and blah. idk if I'll come back. But I'm really sad. I don't see this place lasting just like the others in this location. Hope this helps them step up their game!

Boba is amazing here ! Ordered a dirty milk tea with Boba 10/10 also ordered a barbecue beef plate food was amazing portions are great definitely will be returning! Not to mention amazing customer service!