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    Big Fin Poke

    4.6 (161 reviews)
    ModeratePoke, Hawaiian
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Michele J.

    Love poke! Love the options and the freshness. Staff always friendly. I think I go weekly. Cute little place and always clean inside

    Hawaiian
    Terrilynn D.

    I am just going to say it once: if you like poke, this is the best. If you are in the Portland area, they have at least two locations. If you don't know poke, but you like sushi, you must try this. Each plate is designed for the flavors to meld and complement each other. All the ingredients are super fresh and delicious. The staff is the friendliest. You can order there or ahead of time online to pick up.. The dining area is comfortable and quiet. I had lost a bit of track of them since they moved but now I've located them again, right near Market Basket, and exit 48. Do it! Go there!

    Build your own bowl with tuna.
    Danielle V.

    Poke bowl place with quick service like a chipotle. You can order online or go in and order at the counter and take a seat. Always fresh with lots of ingredients to choose from. They have some bowls you can choose from or just make your own. I always make my own with the tuna and it's great. A little pricey but worth it for fresh ingredients.

    Bradley A.

    Excellent poke bowls. Fresh ingredients and fair portion sizes. I took the picture after I mixed the ingredients a bit. It was a really nice presentation too. I will definitely be back.

    Vegan bowl
    Jules F.

    Oh man. So good. Friendly and fast service, easy online ordering. Only downside is it is very pricey, but the ingredients are usually very fresh (sometimes the avo isn't), and they do an AMAZING JOB with spice levels and cilantro. A true treat of a meal!

    Pokirito, poke salad and spam musubi
    C V.

    A little gem on the edge of Portland! The poke was fresh and delicious! They have a bunch of prefix bowls for all tastes or you can customize your own with lots of options for topping and sauces. The service was fast and friendly too!

    To go Build-Your-Own Bowl / Large Poke $16.50 (as of 3/7/23)
    Phen O.

    If you are traveling back to NYC from Maine and craving for some Poke, you should give this place a try. According to Yelp, they have 2 branches in Maine. I visited the one in Westbrook because it is closer to the highway. The restaurant is inside a plaza so there are plenty of parking spaces. Once entered the restaurant, the right side is to place new orders and the left is for pick-up. There are signs with instructions for how to order the food which are pretty simple and clear. Build your own bowl large size is $16.50 (as of 3/7/2023). They have tables and chairs for people to sit down as well. Inside the restaurant is decorated in Hawaiian style and is kinda cute imo. The bathroom is clean and equipped with necessary items, they even provide a small corner for baby changing. As for the food, they gave okay portions but I think the amount of rice was a bit too little. I got salmon, tuna and yellowtail and they all were fresh. I wish they have given more sauce because after mixing with the rice & everything I couldn't quite taste the sauce anymore. Overall I would say it's a bit pricey compared to the amount given. But if I pass through the town again I'll probably go there and this time I'll make sure I ask for more rice and sauce if they don't charge extra lol. Note: I didn't bring my phone with me to the restaurant that's why there's no photos of the inside.

    Hawaiian
    Jennifer S.

    Being in Maine moving from Hawaii this place makes me feel like I'm back home on Maui. Hawaii no ka'oi! This was all fresh and delicious! The service was great and they were super friendly! The ambiance was like I was sitting in an indoor Hawaii. Obviously nothing beats the real thing but this is the place to go should you miss the islands! I'll be back!

    Kailani Chicken bowl with white rice.

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    The food is fresh and delicious. My daughter and I love it! I would recommend this as a lovely quick lunch spot.

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    I love this place. They have a lot of options and it's very easy to customize your order online. Very consistent.

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    Jimmy does an amazing job with this restaurant. Big Fin Poke is a must try. You won't be disappointed!! Keep up the fantastic work!!!

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    3 years ago

    Delicious, fresh and great service! I lived in Hawaii for 8 years and this tasted like I was there again! Highly recommend!

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    The Torched Salmon is so so good! Great selection here and very nice people. They are new to Rock Row so I hope they get lots of support!

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