Pretty good fish quality, especially the salmon. Price is normal for this area, but slight more expensive than other areas. Service is fast, you can get in and out for lunch in minutes. Don't be intimidated by the long lines. Parking in this lot can be tough, prepare to circle. read more

Bay Poke - Seaweed salad with tuna and salmon - Hawaiian Near Me - Irvine, California

Bay Poke is hands down my go to spot whenever I am craving poke. The portions are always generous, and the quality of the ingredients is consistently top tier. The fish is incredibly fresh, the toppings are plentiful, and everything tastes clean, flavorful, and thoughtfully prepared every single time. One thing I really appreciate is how they maintain the temperature inside the restaurant to keep all of the ingredients perfectly fresh. It might seem like a small detail, but it makes such a big difference and really shows how much they care about quality and food safety. That kind of attention to detail is exactly why I trust this place. The staff is always so friendly, patience, and helpful. I always leave so satisfied. It is my first choice whenever poke is on my mind! If you are serious about great poke, this is absolutely the spot. read more

Probably been here or eaten from here 50 or 100 times? Food is super great, portion sizes better than other poke spots. Probably my go-to favorite poke spot locally. 10/10, 5 stars if ordering in-person at the shop. 4 stars only because when you order delivery, uber eats or something, sometimes they put *significantly less protein* and there's no option to add extra protein for extra $ when not in-person. Also, 2 times ordering delivery, the cucumbers had gone bad, so I guess get cucumbers only in-person? not sure :D guarantee great in-person, hit or miss for delivery orders But just goes to show even being disappointed by several delivery orders, I'm still a regular. Highly recommend. read more

I ordered a large poke bowl on Uber Eats. The order came with the rice and the meat separated. I thought they did a wonderful job with the separation and with the concern of their food making it to the customer in perfect freshness. This made me like Bay Pole a lot more knowing they think about the delivery of their food. The food tasted fresh and the rice came still fresh and warm. It was made perfectly to order. I will definitely be ordering from them again! Delicious!! read more

Bay Poke - Large Poke Bowl - Hawaiian Near Me - Irvine, California

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Got sick from eating today (4/3/26). I hadn't eaten anything besides the chicken katsu for lunch, and a few hours later I felt nauseous and got sick. I see a few others in the reviews had similar experiences. Avoid read more

+3/5 I've tried this place twice and both times were mediocre poke bowls compared to other offerings in/around Irvine The fish is fresh, service is friendly and the location is super convenient from work for me . Clean on the inside . They don't offer a discount for healthcare workers from surrounding area hospital as some of the other restaurants in this center do offer . They charge extra for avocado which is the "norm" but not when your offering is otherwise inferior to the competition in flavor . Imitation crab from this poke restaurant tastes highly processed, artificial. I do wish they had some more toppings available. Overall, very average and I will opt for another place when craving a healthy poke salad bowl. If you're craving poke and in the area it's worth a try. Not BAD by any means, and I appreciate the friendly staff and convenient location. read more

I doordashed from them considering they were #9 on the seafood list and I've got to say that they have fresh fish. I have poke 1-2 times per week so I consider myself somewhat knowledgeable. Although the house sauce and the fish were very delicious the avacado (which you have to pay extra for) was bad. It was dark and just tasted and looked in a way that ruined the taste of the fish. It was placed in a way that the darker pieces were hidden beneath the greener parts. I understand that I ordered almost around closing time but I'd recommend not adding avocados if you ran out of ripe and fresh ones. Especially since I saw there are a lot of negative reviews around the greens and avocados. The rice/greens come in a separate bowl than the other ingredients. It a personal opinion and taste that I like all the ingredients properly mixed and added on top so that the rice/greens soak up all the flavors and I think it's a great option to add. To sum up the fish and ingredients were delicious but more attention should be payed to the quality of greens/avocados. read more

Bay Poke - Calamari salad, salmon, and soya sauce tuna poke - Hawaiian Near Me - Irvine, California

AMAZING!!!!! My boyfriend has never ever liked poke until this place. It looks like they had a rush but yet everything was so fresh! I was so stunned to see all the different kind of proteins they have. The male that served us was so kind, and if I asked of something extra, he would definitely do, with no attitude which made my heart so happy. The vibe was cute, just a normal poke place, we just ate outdoors because it was a pretty day. We will definitely be back. And there is a huge difference in sizes people cray cray, lol! Go support! read more

This has to be my favorite poke place in Irvine. Their fish is always fresh and is better quality than other restaurants. I also love how diverse their menu is. A lot of other poke restaurants will only serve poke, but this place has boba, ramen, and they just added katsu and grilled salmon to their menu. I tried their pork katsu on my most recent visit and it was honestly amazing. The pork was cooked perfectly and the breading was very crispy. It came with a side of rice and salad, and even had two gyoza. I definitely think it was worth it for the price. Plus, they're currently doing a BOGO special, so I got two katsu for the price of one which was great. I also ordered the pork ramen which had 3 slices of pork and an egg. The pork had a smoky flavor and the egg yolk was the perfect texture. The broth was very flavorful and I liked how it was packaged separately so the noodles wouldn't get soggy. I think the service here is excellent. All the workers are really nice and they get my food out quickly. There's seating both inside and outside, but it can get pretty packed during lunch. Overall, I love the variety in their menu and I can't wait to try their other katsu dishes like the chicken katsu and shrimp katsu the next time I visit! read more

Bay Poke - pork katsu - Hawaiian Near Me - Irvine, California

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Definitely time for an update of this poke place since I revisited after a couple years or avoiding it. I'm giving a HIGH 4 star for this visit...might as well clicked 5 stars. I hope future visits would be as positive as this time. The rice was perfectly cooked, warm and not dried up. I got the medium 3 protein bowl and they did not skimp on the protein, which is much appreciated in these "shrinkflation" times where places are using tapered containers, smaller scoops and scales to give you less. When they were closing the container, it was FULL to the top. Flavors were amazing and refreshing, price is still kinda high but what isn't at this point. I'm just happy that they didn't reduce sizes. read more

The poke bowl was good, but I felt like the small and large bowls were not too much difference. The small bowls they were very generous with the scoops. The large bowls on the other hand, they were very calculative. So if you want your bang for your buck, get the small one or ask for the big scoop that you deserve. Still good though and would come back, just stingy with the portions. read more

Great quality of salmon and great portion size. There was a buy one get one free deal which was so worth the price. All the ingredients tasted very fresh and one bowl was at least two servings. I was very impressed! read more

Bay Poke - Medium Poke Bowl - Hawaiian Near Me - Irvine, California

I ordered a medium size tuna bowl. The tuna smells bad (maybe not that fresh?) and there was an after taste. I ended up not eating the whole thing-- and was a waste. There's opportunity for improvement on food quality and service. read more

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It was only ok. Kinda expensive for what you get. I would rate this more as a 3.5 but since 3 is too low I rounded up to a 4. Salmon was ok. Not that much seating inside but outdoor had plenty of seating. Decent service. Nice interior. read more

Bay Poke - Hawaiian Near Me - Irvine, California

The lady in pink hair really doesn't feel like doing her job today I guess. The whole ordering process was like bothering her and even the customer behind us done getting help with his order, smoothly, without being left on the side. At a poke place, I've always been helped from the beginning to check out and pay. Not at this place though, need to keep waiting and at the end, if I didn't say anything, the packed food will just be sitting there. Oh and after paid, the lady ran off and I needed to ask the lady to come back for the drink cup that we just purchased. Of course she gave me and my son an attitude again. Wow is she working too much? Probably should just stay at home and rest if not feeling well. read more

When in doubt, I come here for lunch. They be packing my small bowl to the brim and I love it. Such a bang on your buck because the portion is big. Ingredients are all fresh and setting is clean. Top-notch service as well. read more

Bay Poke - Hawaiian Near Me - Irvine, California

every time I go to Irvine I go here. I used to go to a different poke place which was a little cheaper but they were so cheap with the fish quantity! This place although is more expensive is much more generous with their fish portions and it tastes fresher. I used to only get one sauce but now I like to mix and match sauces and they give healthy portions of whatever you desire. I know some other people say the quality is going downhill, but it still seems good to me compared to other poke places. So for now its a 5 star review!!!! I usually get a medium with brown rice, everything on it and the regular salmon. read more

Place open with 5 min till 8.. doors open and people inside. Guy talking with his friends and Didn't want to serve us cause they close soon. Customer service is dead at this place. read more

Did online order. Large portion size for the small poke bowl. Taste was great! Tuna was very fresh and they had a ton of options to customize your own bowl read more

Bay Poke - Small Poke Bowl - Hawaiian Near Me - Irvine, California

I just cannot sugar coat it. They must survive on location alone. tl;dr: good: I didn't die bad: multiple slimy rotten leaves in the spring mix, clumpy cheap rice, old sauces, cheap ingredients, staff appears tired and complacent like they just rolled out of bed. Maybe it's me, but when the people behind the counter appear to still be wearing their PJs, I begin to question what I'm about to eat. Fortunately or unfortunately a colleague offered to buy and picked the place. The verdict...I've had worse poke, but not by much. Salmon is the safest path at any poke place just due to logistics, cost, and demand - and it was fine enough for 3-4stars. It's all the other details that a lot of poke places stumble - this place included. Freshness and quality matters for all ingredients, and this place seems to have more ingredients than they can handle. Rotting veggies, old gross looking sauces, clumpy cheap rice, waxy cheap cucumbers. It all adds up to yuck. read more

This is my go-to spot for a healthy lunch or dinner. It's quick and there are lots of options. The service is usually good - elwhich is impressive as they receive lots of lunch orders via DoorDash plus folks coming in. It would be cool to see more variety in toppings. Other Bay Poke locations offer orange segments & obe. Perhaps there could be 1 or 2 rotating items mobthly. read more

I ordered takeout and although there was an issue with my order, the staff was extremely helpful and quick. I appreciated how they separated the hot rice from the cold ingredients into two containers for takeout, making sure the fish stays fresh during transport. Parking in this plaza can be difficult during peak lunch hours, so plan accordingly! read more

MISSING ITEMS + FOOD POISONING I ordered two poke bowls and a peach tea through Uber Eats but only received one bowl. While I'm not sure if the missing items were the restaurant's fault or the courier's, what concerns me more is that I got food poisoning that same day. I hadn't eaten anything else besides the poke bowl, and hours later I became very sick. Just sharing this so others can be aware and the restaurant can double-check their food safety. read more

I went here after a trip to the doctor and they did not disappoint! I got a large bowl and they did not skimp on the protein! everything was fresh and made to order. The service was exceptional and they answered my questions on all of the drinks that they had available. I got a Thai tea with Boba and it was very good. I like the outdoor seating and the indoor seating was very nice too, but I decided to sit outdoors and enjoy the fresh air. definitely going to go back after another doctor's appointment. read more

Bay Poke - Large poke bowl - Hawaiian Near Me - Irvine, California

The newly added tonkatsu is amazing ! The breaded cutlet was perfectly crispy, with a crunchy breadcrumb crust that paired beautifully with the slightly sweet cutlet sauce drizzled on top. It had a fantastic balance of flavor and texture. The salad was refreshing and crisp, with crunchy greens, cucumber, onions, and corn. It's all brought together with a light and flavorful gingery dressing. The gyoza was another highlight--golden brown and fried to perfection. The sides of pickled ginger and jalapeños added a nice punch of flavor to include with the cutlet, making the whole meal feel well-rounded. The service was outstanding and the meal came relatively quick. I'd definitely recommend trying this! read more

Bay Poke - New tonkatsu menu item. - Hawaiian Near Me - Irvine, California

Bay poke has been a regular spot for me because they use higher quality ingredients than some of the other poke spots around, and you can really tell. I decided to try a new item last time. This picture is of the pork katsu but they also offer chicken and shrimp. I really enjoyed how crispy the katsu was and the flavors were excellent especially with the ginger and jalapeño. You get a great deal for the price with all the sides and rice included. I always recommend bay poke, once you try it you keep coming back. Especially now that they are adding new delicious options to their menu. read more

Bay Poke - Pork katsu - Hawaiian Near Me - Irvine, California

Got a big poke bowl but one get one free from uber eats and the portions were insane. A whole bowl of rice and then another bowl of just all the proteins I ever liked. I will definitely go again when I am in the area. Also this was for me and another person, we just finished one bowl and saved the other for the next day cuz it's a lot! read more

Bay Poke - Large bowl - Hawaiian Near Me - Irvine, California

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Order 2 large poke bowls thru UberEats. I did not receive any of the sauces with both of my poke bowls. So I just had plain and bland bowls since the sauces were missing. Also, I noted that I wanted sauces on the side, so they should be able to see it since on the receipt had the note too! read more

I read the reviews on here but decided to just go for it. Got the buy one get one free on Uber Eats, everything arrived and tasted fine. Hours later ran to the bathroom and was sick all night with the worst stomach pains read more

Restaurant was low key dirty and almost turned me off from purchasing. However I was in a rush so decided to pop in. The cashier was really helpful, funny and accommodating. The bowl was delicious. No wilted lettuce here! Looks like they read some of the reviews. Would I return? If I was in a pinch yes. However, I don't like messy restaurants... especially when they serve raw fish. read more

Bay Poke - Medium Poke Bowl - Hawaiian Near Me - Irvine, California

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It's been awhile since I've had BayPoke but it was good, makes me wonder why I didn't come back.

The spring mix was mostly rotten. The jalapeños are canned instead of fresh. The bowl comes with very little protein for the price. The marinated tuna tasted like they used old tuna that was too old to be eaten fresh. The sauces and the sides weren't bad, but for the price there are other poke places nearby that don't use old ingredients. read more

Bay Poke - Rotten spring mix - Hawaiian Near Me - Irvine, California

This is the best Poke in the area around my apartment, far surpassing pokeworks and poke tiki. However, that being said, their prices ALSO far surpass those of their competitors. I also will NOT be coming back because the owner has decided to discontinue their rewards program citing "rising food costs" despite being THE MOST EXPENSIVE POKE IN THE AREA. Why remove the rewards program, other than greed? There's such high turnover with the staff, I'm sure they're not treated very well. Sad. This was my favorite poke place. Unfortunately in 2025, I have 0 patience for greedy, incompetent, lazy owners. read more

I am a regular customer at this place and every time I come here, they always give me good filling portions and fresh set of fish. I always come here when I am craving poke and recently they got a new menu for katsu. And that katsu was so crispy, tender and juicy and I remember savoring every bite. The sauces went well with katsu and the complimentary dish also went so well with katsu. The gyoza was also really crispy and good and that it really went well with katsu and the salad. The service was also really good and fast and all the workers are really sweet. I will definitely come here next time for good set of katsu because right now they are having buy one get one deal. read more

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I like Bay Poke and will definitely come more often in the future. 1. price is fair and portion is pretty generous. 2. Fish is decent, maybe not the freshest, but not bad. 3. Lots of free topping options - corn, pineapples, seaweed salad, and masago, just to name a few. 4. Plenty of outdoor seatings. read more

Bay Poke - Hawaiian Near Me - Irvine, California

Nice variety to make a decent bowl, but I missed my smelt eggs today. I was not a fan of their white rice rice. Quick and efficient service. Not too crowded when I came by for a lunch at 1pm. The center is very busy though so I did have trouble finding seating outside. They're also part of the dining perks with Five Stars. read more

Bay Poke - 5/2021 nice flavors, fresh tuna, not a fan of the white rice - Hawaiian Near Me - Irvine, California

The food here used be really good but the quality seems to be going down hill with incorrect orders and attention to detail. This photo says it all, this is unacceptable for a poke establishment... if i wanted a whole unchopped fish I would have went to the grocery store and purchased one.... read more

Bay Poke - Hawaiian Near Me - Irvine, California

I was there for lunch with my work colleagues. The food was amazing. Great service during the lunch rush. The outside dining ambiance was amazing. This place rocks in Irvine. I highly recommend this establishment. read more

Bay Poke - Outside lunch - Hawaiian Near Me - Irvine, California

Always give big portion and their boba is actually really good. Boba is better than sunright or anyother places in irvine. Clean and staffs are nice as well Poke -5stars Boba-6stars. read more

Bay Poke - Milk Tea - Hawaiian Near Me - Irvine, California

I'm a regular here at Bay Poke, and I was so excited to see they got a new menu item! The employees were so kind and gave samples of the new pork katsu to everyone, and I decided to purchase one after tasting it. The price is perfect for the amount of food you get, maybe even a little too much food for me . As for the katsu, it is crispy, tender, and the sauce they provide for you is very good. I absolutely recommend you check their new katsu items out especially since there is a temporary buy one get one free, which is a crazy deal. Get it while it lasts! read more

Bay Poke - Pork Katsu - Hawaiian Near Me - Irvine, California