In search of a new favorite Hawaiian spot?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Hawaiian spots around Santa Ana, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture when cravings strike.
Santa Ana-area consumer spending at restaurants tends to climb the most in December and November, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a provider of CRM for small business and business analytics for small businesses. The average amount spent per customer transaction at Santa Ana-area restaurants last year rose by 4% in November over the month before, just shy of the top monthly increase of 11% in December.
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1. Poki One N Half
Topping the list is a member of the Poki One N Half chain. Located at 131 E. Memory Lane, the Hawaiian spot, which offers poke, is the highest-rated Hawaiian restaurant in Santa Ana, boasting 4.5 stars out of 181 reviews on Yelp.
2. Poke-ria
Next up is Meredith Parkwood's Poke-Ria, situated at 1935 E. 17th St., Suite C. With four stars out of 422 reviews on Yelp, the restaurant, which offers seafood, poke and more, has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Aloha Hawaiian BBQ
Aloha Hawaiian BBQ, located at 3814 S. Bristol St., Suite B, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Hawaiian spot, which offers barbecue and more, four stars out of 396 reviews.
4. Poke Hearty
Poke Hearty, which offers poke and more, is another go-to, with four stars out of 45 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3501 W. Moore Ave. to see for yourself.
5. Faka's Island Grill
Over in Lacy, check out Faka's Island Grill, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 111 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Hawaiian and Polynesian spot, which offers barbecue and more, at 201 E. Fourth St.
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