# 'Ai Pono Cafe > Small Hawaiian restaurant offers a surf vibe atmosphere with loud music that fills the space. The place has Ohana vibes and a chill, friendly energy that recalls family vacations. Seating is limited and cozy, with some outdoor patio options. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/'Ai-Pono-Cafe - Address: 283 E 17th St Suite A, Costa Mesa, California, United States - Phone: +19494026877 - Website: https://aiponocafecostamesa.com/ - Google rating: 4.4 (476 reviews) ## What it is good for - Seafood — 10/10 - Chill — 10/10 - Date Spots — 9.2/10 - Poke — 8.3/10 - Lunch Spot — 8.3/10 - Food — 8/10 - Chicken Katsu — 7.5/10 - Japanese Food — 6.4/10 - Local Spot — 6.3/10 - Ribs — 5.6/10 ## What people say - "I found the Hawaiian food here to be very authentic and delicious." - "The shrimp here is delicious and perfectly seasoned and flavorful." - "I loved the super chill vibes and atmosphere here." ## Good to know - Parking is available on-site, but can fill up quickly during busy times. - Credit cards and mobile payments are accepted; cash is also welcome. - Expect larger portion sizes, often enough for two meals. - The menu features a variety of classic Hawaiian dishes, including poke and loco moco. - The restaurant can get crowded, especially during lunch and dinner rush. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.