808 Grinds – Hawaiian
This lively eatery captures the sun-drenched spirit of the islands, where the savory scent of shoyu-glazed chicken and slow-roasted kalua pig invites guests into a world of bold, tropical comfort. Diners dive into a menu of soulful textures and flavors, from the addictive crunch of garlic furikake fries to the nostalgic, salty-sweet perfection of hand-pressed spam musubi. Whether tucking into a hearty hamburger steak or a golden fried chicken sandwich, every bite offers a warm, flavorful embrace that transports the palate straight to a Hawaiian shoreline.
5226 Southeast 26th Avenue, Portland OR 97202 https://808grinds.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, macrobiotic
Diet fit at 808 Grinds
Dairy-Free at 808 Grinds
808 Grinds in Portland has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fried Eggplant. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at 808 Grinds
808 Grinds in Portland has 14 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted Cauliflower & Shiitake, Butter Mochi and Poke Sampler. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at 808 Grinds
808 Grinds in Portland has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Katsu and Chicken Combo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at 808 Grinds
808 Grinds in Portland has 1 vegan-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fried Eggplant. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at 808 Grinds
808 Grinds in Portland has 7 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted Cauliflower & Shiitake, Butter Mochi and Lilikoi Cheesecake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at 808 Grinds
808 Grinds in Portland has 2 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salmon Teriyaki and Sweet Potato Haupia Pie. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at 808 Grinds
808 Grinds in Portland has 3 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hamburger Steak, Teriyaki Beef and Salmon Teriyaki. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at 808 Grinds
808 Grinds in Portland has 11 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kalbi Ribs, Hamburger Steak and Roasted Cauliflower & Shiitake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at 808 Grinds
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Poke | 69.7 g | 70.7 g |
| Saimin | 66.8 g | 56.1 g |
| Spicy Ahi Poke | 85.5 g | 43.2 g |
| Kalbi Ribs | 44.1 g | 34.6 g |
| Chicken Combo | 44.8 g | 34.1 g |
| Furikake Ahi Poke | 25.1 g | 31 g |
| Trifecta | 44.1 g | 23.8 g |
| Tofu Poke Salad | 32.5 g | 19.3 g |
| Chicken Katsu | 3.2 g | 16 g |
| Crispy Wonton | 8.3 g | 15.9 g |
| Butter Mochi | 128.7 g | 14.7 g |
| Kalua Pig | 1.5 g | 9.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests highlight the approachable atmosphere for casual group outings, noting the space as a reliable choice for meeting up with friends. Reviewers appreciate the straightforward dining experience and decent ambiance, making it a practical destination for those seeking a relaxed and unpretentious meal.
Menu
Pupu
- Spam Musubi - $3.5: Marinated and grilled SPAM set over rice with teriyaki and furikake then wrapped in nori. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Furikake Fries - $8.5: Lightly salted and tossed with roasted garlic and furikake. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Wonton - $8: Pork & Shrimp Wontons fried crispy and served with cilantro-lime aioli. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Cauliflower & Shiitake - $9: Panko crusted and garnished with pesto & macadamia nuts. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- 808 Chicken Sandwich - $13: Served with Asian slaw on a toasted pub roll drizzled with house sauce. Served with Chips or Mac Salad. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kalua Pig Sandwich - $13: Served with Asian slaw on a toasted ciabatta roll drizzled with house sauce. Served with Chips or Mac Salad. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Char Siu Sandwich - $13: Chinese BBQ pork served with pickled vegetable on ciabatta. Served with Chips or Mac Salad. Available at: dinner, lunch
Plates
- Shoyu Chicken - $13.5: Boneless, skinless thighs braised in a sweet ginger-garlic soy marinade. Comes with rice and mac salad. Available at: dinner, lunch
- 808 Fried Chicken - $13.5: Boneless, skinless thigh pieces marinated, battered and fried. Comes with rice and mac salad. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamburger Steak - $15: Two House-made burger patties topped with grilled onions, lathered in brown gravy. Comes with rice and mac salad. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kalua Pig - $13.5: Hawaiian-style pulled pork. Comes with rice and mac salad. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Eggplant - $13.5: Panko breaded Japanese eggplant with a shiitake mushroom sauce. Comes with rice and Asian Slaw. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loco Moco - $15: Two house-made burger patties, grilled; topped with 2 Sunny Side Eggs and covered with brown gravy. Comes with rice and mac salad. Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Combos
- Da Combo - $16.5: Shoyu Chicken and Kalua Pig. Comes with rice and mac salad. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Combo - $16.5: Shoyu Chicken and 808 Fried Chicken. Comes with rice and mac salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- 808 Combo - $16.5: 808 Fried Chicken and Kalua Pig. Comes with rice and mac salad. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Trifecta - $18.5: Shoyu Chicken, Kalua Pig, and 808 Fried Chicken. Comes with rice and mac salad. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Specialties
- Chicken Katsu - $16: Thigh Meat Panko Breaded and Deep Fried, served with Hawaiian Macaroni Salad and Steamed White Rice & Katsu Sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kalbi Ribs - $24: Korean short ribs marinated and grilled. Comes with rice and mac salad. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Teriyaki - $18.5: Pan seared, teriyaki glazed. Comes with rice and mac salad. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Da Kine Noodles - $14.5: Pan fried noodles tossed with grilled tofu, and veggies in light garlic soy sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Da Kine Noodles - $14.5: Pan fried noodles tossed with Char Siu, kamaboko, and veggies in light garlic soy sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saimin - $13.5: Noodles in dashi, chicken, shrimp broth with Charsiu, egg, kamaboko, nappa cabbage. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Teriyaki Beef - $19: Thin cut steak marinated and grilled w/onions. Comes with rice and mac salad. Dietary tags: Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
Poke
- Furikake Ahi Poke - $16: Tossed w/sweet onion, seaweed, shoyu, furikake & sesame. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poke Sampler - $23.5: Includes all 3 of our Pokes served with fried wonton chips. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Poke Salad - $9.5: Firm pressed tofu, grilled and tossed with seaweed, lotus root, tomato, sweet onion, and sesame-soy dressing. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Ahi Poke - $16: Green onion, black sesame tossed in our spicy mayo sauce and garnished with tobiko and nori. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rainbow Poke - $17: Mix of Salmon and Ahi Tuna in spices topped with Spicy Mayo, Avocado, Tobiko and Green Onion served with fried wonton chips. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Sweet Potato Haupia Pie - $6: Layers of coconut haupia, Okinawan sweet potato, and a shortbread crust. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Chocolate Haupia - $9: Decadent chocolate cream, layered with coconut. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Lilikoi Cheesecake - $8.5: Lilikoi (Yellow Passionfruit) - Tart and Sweet Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Butter Mochi - $6: Japanese dessert made with rice flour. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
Frequently Asked Questions about 808 Grinds
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- 808 Grinds has an overall average rating of 3.0/5.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Guests appreciate the approachable, relaxed, and unpretentious ambiance, making it a reliable and practical destination for casual group outings.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- Yes, the restaurant has an official website located at https://808grinds.com/ for customers to access information and online services.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This budget-friendly ($) Hawaiian eatery offers a casual, unpretentious atmosphere ideal for relaxed group outings and straightforward dining experiences.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- 808 Grinds specializes in Hawaiian cuisine, featuring traditional island favorites like kalua pig, shoyu chicken, and spam musubi.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- This restaurant accommodates mixed diets with vegan, gluten-free, and high-protein options like tofu poke salad, roasted cauliflower, and various poke dishes.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain the specific number of reviews for 808 Grinds.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact 808 Grinds by visiting their official website at https://808grinds.com/ for further inquiries and information.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The restaurant supports diverse diets including vegan, vegetarian, plant-based, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, low-carb, pescatarian, and heart-healthy options.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This budget-friendly Hawaiian eatery offers a straightforward, unpretentious dining experience with a 3.0/5 rating and diverse dietary options.
- Is 808 Grinds dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. 808 Grinds has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fried Eggplant.
- What can I eat at 808 Grinds on a dairy-free diet?
- Fried Eggplant carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does 808 Grinds have vegan options?
- Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including Fried Eggplant.
- What is the highest-protein dish at 808 Grinds?
- Rainbow Poke, at roughly 70.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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