Bakersfield/ Food & Drinks
Published on November 05, 2019
Here are Bakersfield's top 5 Polynesian spotsPhoto: Killer Poke/Yelp

Looking to satisfy your appetite for Polynesian fare?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Polynesian spots around Bakersfield, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture when cravings strike.

In the Bakersfield area, consumer spending at restaurants tends to increase the most in February and November, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a provider of CRM and email automation for small businesses. Daily spending per business at Bakersfield-area restaurants last year rose by 1,887% in November over the month before, just shy of the top monthly increase of 1,939% in February.

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1. Coconut Joe's

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First on the list is Coconut Joe's. Located at 4158 California Ave. in Park Stockdale, the Hawaiian spot, which offers fish and chips and seafood, is the highest-rated Polynesian restaurant in Bakersfield, boasting four stars out of 245 reviews on Yelp.

2. Remix Asian Kitchen

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Next up is CSU Bakersfield's ReMix Asian Kitchen, situated at 9450 Stockdale Highway, Suite 109. With 4.5 stars out of 228 reviews on Yelp, the Hawaiian and Korean spot, offering ramen and more, has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Killer Poke

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Downtown's Killer Poke, located at 1002 19th St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the sushi bar and Hawaiian spot, which offers poke and more, 4.5 stars out of 193 reviews.

4. Salt Water Poke

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Salt Water Poke, a Hawaiian spot that offers poke, açaí bowls and more, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 61 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3615 Coffee Road, Suite 400 to see for yourself.

5. Ono Hawaiian BBQ

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Finally, there's a member of the chain Ono Hawaiian BBQ, a local favorite with four stars out of 102 reviews. Stop by 2665 Calloway Drive, Suite 208 to hit up the Hawaiian spot, which offers barbecue and seafood, next time you're in the mood.


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