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2 months ago

I stopped in for a late lunch during a trip to SD. It was a weekday around 4pm and the place was still busy! There was only 1 worker so bowl preparation obviously took some time and though I don't blame the individual for this, I think staffing could be better. There's a small amount of indoor seating and the small plaza parking lot is very cramped, that said, I was lucky enough to grab a parking spot AND a table. Poke Bowl 5/5, perfect, chefs kiss, I devoured this entire thing, ingredients were fresh and lovely Omusubi 1/5, okay so I ordered two of these two go to eat for dinner later and wow, this was a sad miss :( extremely minimal tuna filling and excess rice that somehow solidified to get super hard on me so it felt like I was biting a brick? Skip ordering this, and stick to the poke bowl! read more

blue pokē - POKĒ BOWL | Regular (3 scoops of protein) - Poke Near Me - San Diego, California

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Carlos C.

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Alexandra V.

8 days ago

I love coming to this location it is walkable. The service is always friendly and quick. I love the options they have for your bowls and the sauces are so good! read more

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Carlos C.

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Jaydyn V.

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1 month ago

Ordered a sushi burrito on DoorDash. It was sloppy and not assembled great. Things falling out all over. Fish quality was eh. I wouldn't really order through DoorDash again. I would go back in person and try a bowl instead. read more

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Carlos C.

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EJ B.

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blue pokē - some toppings & prices - Poke Near Me - San Diego, California

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Carlos C.

Thanks for the love! We're so glad you've enjoyed the food, quick…

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Priscilla M.

29 days ago

Today I was served by Luz and she made my order perfectly! Luz and Elena are always working hard and providing quality service. They're the reason I come back :) read more

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Carlos C.

This made our day—thank you! We’ll definitely pass this to Elena.…

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Luis L.

9 days ago

Awesome staff along with great quality ingredients. Left more than satisfied and will definitely come back

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Carlos C.

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RJ G.

3 months ago

blue pokē - Build your own POKĒ BOWL | Regular (3 scoops of protein) - Poke Near Me - San Diego, California

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Carlos C.

Thanks so much for the love! We're stoked to hear we're one of your…

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Mordecai Y.

14 days ago

Beautiful atmosphere, every time I come here the place is nice neat and smells nice, I often get taken care of by Victor Lopez, he's really great! And he understands the customers one hundred percent, and the food has been really great since I started coming here read more

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Carlos C.

Thanks so much! Glad you’re loving the food and the atmosphere. We’ll…

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Mario S.

14 days ago

I've been coming to Blue Poke for a while now and I always get the California Bowl. The ingredients are always fresh, portions are great, and the food is consistently delicious. Elena's service is great, she's always friendly, helpful, and makes the experience even better. read more

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Carlos C.

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Robert Lee H.

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21 days ago

I came in for the first time. The girl Elena was very friendly and helpful. I will definitely come back

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Carlos C.

Thanks for giving us a try! Glad Elena took good care of you. Hope to…

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Kirstin H.

27 days ago

Kind staff. Went here for a class pass meal to use my credits and I got two bowls for 20 credits. The bowls were delicious. The ambiance of the restaurant isn't vibey but it's clean. read more

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Carlos C.

Thanks for stopping by! Glad you enjoyed the bowls and had a good…

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Michelle M.

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2 years ago

Craving poke? This is the spot to go to. Fresh fish and convenient location! Everything here is so yummy! read more

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Carlos C.

Thanks so much for the awesome review! We're glad you loved the fresh…

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Gloria K.

7 months ago

blue pokē - The salmon and tuna combo Pokē Burger. - Poke Near Me - San Diego, California

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Carlos C.

Thanks so much for the 5 stars! Love that you came back to try the…

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Michael M.

239

4 months ago

My favorite poke in San Diego! All the stuff you want, mango, ginger, cilantro, masago, 6-8 sauces, brown or white rice, quinoa. Been coming for about 2 years, staff always nice, many choices of fish, fish always fresh, never a smell, hope this place becomes your favorite too. read more

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Carlos C.

Wow, thank you for the amazing review and for being a loyal guest for…

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Kelly T.

2 months ago

Poor quality poke, but high quality prices. Came here after an IG reel and as always another overhyped location. Customer service was good, but wouldn't come here again. There are better areas in San Diego. Save the trip and your money. read more

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Carlos C.

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Kaytlin K.

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11 months ago

Came here after visiting friends and was super impressed with the freshness of the poke. Friendly staff, quick service and delicious bowls.

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Carlos C.

Thanks for the love! So glad you enjoyed the fresh poke, fast…

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Natalie F.

6 months ago

I went in yesterday for a bowl. I was helped by Noel and girl, didn't catch her name. They were very friendly, helpful, and eager to help. They displayed the utmost customer service I've had in a long time and Noel took his time making the bowl look presentable. read more

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Carlos C.

Love this—thanks so much for the kind words! Big shoutout to Noel and…

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Esme V.

6 months ago

I love coming here for lunch super fresh and they are quick and friendly thanks guys!

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Carlos C.

Love hearing that! We’re all about keeping it fresh, fast, and…

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Sarah H.

5 months ago

Came across this while searching for a high protein lunch! Very fresh and great flavor!! read more

blue pokē - California POKĒ BOWL | Small (2 scoops of protein) - Poke Near Me - San Diego, California

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Carlos C.

Love to hear that! Glad we could be your go-to for a fresh,…

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VICTORIA C.

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2 years ago

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Carlos C.

Thanks for coming by our newest location, Victoria! We look forward…

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Miles T.

7 months ago

I had a fairly positive experience here. The meal was prepared correctly and tasted good. Service was polite and consistent. While nothing stood out too much, everything was done properly. read more

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Carlos C.

Thanks for the thoughtful review—we really appreciate it! Glad…

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Dung N.

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3 years ago

blue pokē - POKE BOWL Regular (3 scoops of protein) - Poke Near Me - San Diego, California

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Carlos C.

We love to hear this, Dung! We hope to see you and your hubby back…

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Nolita N.

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3 years ago

I have been here a few times and every single time, the food is always amazing. I love being able to customize my own bowls and I especially love that they have so many options that you could add for both toppings and protein choice. I always get a large because I can never make up my mind on what proteins to get, so why not have 4 kinds in my bowl lol. When getting toppings, some do come at an additional cost, so make sure you look to see which ones do cost extra and which ones do not. In addition to the food being delicious whenever I visit, the staff are always really nice and helpful. I also like the vibe of the place too -- it is always clean and bright with colorful murals on the wall. read more

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Carlos C.

Thanks so much for the wonderful review, Nolita! We can't wait to see…

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Paige B.

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3 months ago

Best poke bowls in town! So fresh and so delicious. The tables we so clean I actually ate food that dropped on it. I wish i had room for another bowl. read more

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Carlos C.

Wow, this made our day! Fresh, delicious pokē and spotless tables is…

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Bev A.

7 months ago

Solid spot for a casual meal. The food was good, portions were fair, and everything came out pretty quickly. Service was friendly and the vibe was relaxed. Nothing fancy, just a dependable place to grab a bite. read more

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Carlos C.

Thanks so much for the great review! We’re glad you enjoyed the food,…

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Karen B.

9 months ago

I am so disappointed in this location's customer service. I originally found blue pokey in national city and was so excited when I found that they had a location in North Park. I went very often in December. This location was giving out envelopes for you to come back in January to get a free item. It did not say anything about having to purchase something in order to get this free item when I went in happily in January, my free item wasn't Miso soup. As one of the employees was busy getting me my free item. Another one came forward and said no you have to purchase something first. Keep in mind. The soup was already made by the other employee. I then asked this employee where does it say you have to purchase something in order to get your free item? He could not answer that. It is truly sad that they are losing a loyal customer over a bowl of soup and BAD customer service. read more

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Carlos C.

Thanks for taking the time to share this—we’re sorry for the…

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Alinda P.

1 year ago

Ugh we did go here about 2 weeks ago, I would give it 2 stars but the food wasn't bad. The female worker had a bad attitude and giving faces but maybe she was having a bad day. BUT the thing that wasn't sit right with us was when she dropped a piece of salmon on the counter and she put it back in the main container. I was shocked. read more

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Alex M.

1 year ago

just went there and had elayna serve us , I'm not sure if that's how u spell her name :( but omg she was so great . Super nice and helpful On top of that the food is fireeee . 10/10 read more

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Leticia O.

8 months ago

The associates at Eat BluePoke North Park area, rock. Friendly faces, smiles and great customer service equals a swell experience. Cheers Elena and Fabio! read more

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Carlos C.

Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled Elena and Fabio…

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Jimmy G.

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1 year ago

Their options for a poke bowl, a poke cup, or a pokerrito are amazing!! Everything is so fresh!!!

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Carlos C.

Thanks so much! We’re thrilled you love the fresh ingredients and all…

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Courtney O.

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3 years ago

There's no shortage of poke shops in San Diego and Blue Poke has now entered the scene! Blue Poke offers "chipotle style" poke- a build your bowl method. The first time I went, I had a very solid bowl, but the second time, the quality wavered a little and they were out of a few items. Regardless, the bowls here seem to be pretty solid and I like the large variety of toppings to choose from. Don't be turned away from coming here because of parking. It's pretty easy in this area because there's a lot right in front and if it's full, you can usually find a spot nearby! read more

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Carlos C.

Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, Courtney. We will be…

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Angel T.

1 year ago

Ordered the sushi burger. The buns looked crispy but hard to bite into. Close to biting a rock. Also over hyped and over priced

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Carlos C.

We’re sorry your Pokē Burger didn’t meet expectations. We appreciate…

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Penelope H.

1 year ago

Yummy !! The service is great, food great, I love the interior too. Well kept. Will keep coming here!

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Carlos C.

Thanks so much! We’re thrilled you love the food, service, and space.…

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Melissa H.

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The fish here is so fresh! And they have so many different options of what you can order. They have a very big menu- including sushi burritos :)) I've eaten here too many times. My stomach is telling me to stop lololool that's how you know it's goooodddd. Service is always great, I never feel rushed. This particular location is on the smaller, more quiet side. Not too big of a seating area. Parking can be quite sparse, but totally worth the wait if you have to. I highly recommend this poke place!! In my top 3 for sure read more

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Carlos C.

We love the “stomach telling you to stop” comment! So glad you love…

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Julia L.

1 year ago

I don't like how when I pick up my mobile order, it's not stored in the fridge. It's happened the last 3 times I've gone. There's a fridge that is labeled as pick up orders but it doesn't seem to get utilized. Ther app is a little janky. I don't think it has ever applied the rewards when I try to use them. (Select the reward and click the "order now" button - seems simple but never works.) I've not gotten sick so I'll keep going BUT I prefer my sushi to be kept cold as long as possible. The sushi is done well - fresh and cut up in consistent sized pieces. There are a lot of toppings to choose from. I especially love the massago & won ton chips! read more

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Nathan F.

6 months ago

Kyden was absolutely amazing I only came in for one thing but after hearing the recommendations kyden made I couldn't resist trying more great food and AMAZING customer service read more

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Carlos C.

So glad you had a great experience! Kyden will love hearing this—he’s…

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Izzy A.

2 years ago

I immediately wanted to do a review after getting poke bowls for myself and my little sister. I noticed that the female employee showed poor attitudes. We are deaf so we need patience from them when we try to communicate. After we left, my sister noticed "not so nice looks" on the female employee when I pointed at the ingredients. Soo we would not come back until the space is safe to everyone who needs more time, patience and or uses different method of communication. read more

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Bri F.

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4 years ago

Great poke spot in the area! Whenever I come in, the customer service is great and the quality of the food is great too! There's limited seating here, and they offer to-go options. Service can be slower since they take online orders, but it's worth the wait. All of the ingredients are really fresh, from their rice to their proteins and all of their toppings and sauces. I usually get a medium bowl that comes with three proteins. I recommend giving their crispy wonton chips a try to make a sort of poke nacho! They offer staple poke proteins like ahi tuna, salmon, shrimp etc., have cooked options (chicken and grilled salmon), and some plant based options too (plant-based tuna and tofu). They load your bowls up on add ons which is appreciated, though their krab salad is an additional cost. I've had a few of their sauces and always get the fire blue poke and sriracha mayo for a little kick. Blue Poke is for sure a spot worth trying! I'll be back again soon! read more

blue pokē - POK BOWL Regular - Poke Near Me - San Diego, California

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Carlos C.

Thanks for the love, Bri! We do have limited indoor seating in our…

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Kevin B.

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I had actually seen a few of their locations around, but just never found the time to try them out until now. We all had Sushi tonight for dinner , and some Calamari. The sushi was absolutely delicious. Love the service and the vibe here. Not very expensive either. Will be my go to spot now. read more

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Carlos C.

We're so happy you made it in and look forward to seeing you again!

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Carson A.

1 year ago

This place is fire, writing this in the parking lot. Fish is great, price isn't bad at all, new favorite place. read more

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2885 El Cajon Blvd
Ste D
San Diego, CA 92104
North Park
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(619) 225-7650
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Hours

What time does blue pokē open?

blue pokē opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does blue pokē close?

blue pokē closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Payment methods

Does blue pokē take credit cards?

Yes, blue pokē takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does blue pokē have catering options?

Yes, blue pokē does have catering options.

Does blue pokē have a drive thru?

No, blue pokē does not have a drive thru.

Does blue pokē serve alcohol?

No, blue pokē does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does blue pokē allow dogs?

Yes, blue pokē allows dogs.

Does blue pokē have TVs?

No, blue pokē does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does blue pokē have bike parking?

Yes, blue pokē has bike parking.

Does blue pokē have outdoor seating?

No, blue pokē does not have outdoor seating options.

Does blue pokē have parking?

Yes, blue pokē has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is blue pokē wheelchair accessible?

Yes, blue pokē is wheelchair accessible.

Does blue pokē have free WiFi?

No, blue pokē does not have free WiFi.

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Specialties

blue pokē offers a modern interpretation of the Hawaiian specialty - pokē. The restaurant is committed to providing responsibly-sourced seafood to our guests and sharing our love for this culinary tradition. The menu encourages individualization, with guests selecting from a number of different ingredients to design their own pokē bowl or burrito. The restaurant offers a counter-service experience, and guests are welcome to dine in, take away or order for delivery.

History

Established in 2018.

bluepoké is the vision of a group of commercial fishermen with a passion for seafood. If you think you've had fresh seafood, wait until you've dined at bluepoké. With over 30 years of experience in the seafood industry, we adhere to the strictest of quality control standards; anything that's fished, packed, cut or sold will have the oversight of an authority in the business. We make sure that only the freshest, top tier ingredients are available for your consumption. Trust us... we have sea cred!

Meet the Business Owner: Carlos C.

Our values reflect those of a business started by a group of childhood friends turned fishermen and the healthy and sustainable lifestyle we promote. We took our love for the leisurely activity of fishing, and developed a sustainable fishing company that provides high quality, line-caught, sustainably sourced wild fish. In 2018, we took our responsibly sourced seafood of superior quality and our love for a culinary tradition and opened blue poke.

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Hi Poke Seaport Village

4.2(355 reviews)

3.8 mi•Downtown

Absolutely amazing. Was craving poke and this hit the spot! I hit the ahi tuna and spicy tuna…read more Definitely worth going to!

I just arrived from DC to eat something fast and healthy, someone suggested HI Poke. It was close…read moreto my hotel and I was surprised that no one was here. The service was great and the selection was great as well. I ordered the build your own and 3 proteins was standard as part of the menu. I love the fresh taste of all the ingredients. The mistake I had was ordering the brown rice instead of the white rice. I forgot that brown rice is a bit chewy but the server provided me with additional white rice to compensate. Will come again.

Great Day for a Poke!

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Poké Chop

4.4(396 reviews)

1.8 mi•Hillcrest

Street parking only, or park across the street where you pay for parking in the lot. The restaurant…read moreis pretty small with limited indoor seating and no restrooms available. You can build your own poke bowl or choose from their pre-made selections. I ordered their tuna and salmon, and you can pick and choose which toppings you want. It was a delicious poke bowl! Recommendation(s): - Tuna and Salmon proteins Service: 5/5 Tip(s): - Accepts Apple Pay - Parking in the lot or street parking - No public restrooms

This is the best poke I've had so far! I've never had poke nachos and this was a great first…read moreimpression! The girl serving us was kind and patient with us, there was a few minute wait for the chips to be made but it was great. I will be returning!

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Poki One N Half

4.6(680 reviews)

0.4 mi•North Park

Still one of the best 'fast food' Poki places I've been to. Top notch service too - they went the…read moreextra mile with our order - tip them well! Fish is excellent at this location. Love the seaweed salad - the rice, the quinoa, all the fresh veggie choices - just excellent all around!! And if you get there early, you can grab a seat outside and people-watch.

Love ordering from here! They have so many options for the onigiri; my favs are the unagi and umami…read moresignature. The employees are super nice and always greet you when you come in. Go to spot for poke!

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Poke' 123

4.0(182 reviews)

5.5 mi

Got a regular size build your own poke bowl. Ingredients seemed fresh and a good variety of…read moretoppings. Sauces had good flavor to pull everything together. Prices are fair and on par. They have a nice little seating area right outside. Service was fine, not the friendliest worker but ya know - it's just a job for them.

The poke here is seriously so good, some of the best I've ever had; Super fresh, great toppings,…read moreand everything just tasted really clean and flavorful. It's in a great spot too, and there's a nice front patio area off the sidewalk that's perfect for hanging out while you eat. Only thing that threw it off a little was the vibe from the person working-he didn't seem overly excited to be there, but hey, we all have off days. Definitely will be visiting this joint again

3.3 mi•East Village, Core

Oishi Noritto - Japanese flavors inspired (with Salmon)

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Hi Poke

4.0(105 reviews)

I have been looking for an easily accessible yummy & fresh poke downtown and I finally found one! I…read moregot a build your own poke bowl and got salmon tuna and spicy tuna as my proteins mixed with level 3 house sauce! Its not the best I've ever had but it's the best I've ever had DOWNTOWN! Only complaint i have is the price is kinda high for the quantity you get but I get it. We are in an inflation lol

I wasn't expecting to find a poke place next to petco park, but I found this place close to our…read moreparking lot. Gregory was so welcoming and helped me try out a crab and poke bowl. I've never had this combo and it tasted so good! I even treated myself with some coconut ice cream, it was sweet! I enjoyed the food and hospitality. This was right before the Padres game btw, I appreciated it

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Bronze Bird

4.4(157 reviews)

3.3 mi•Gaslamp

Ended up here a few times as the Westin was my home for the San Diego Comic Con. Met the core of…read morethe bartending team and they were all aces! Friendly. Knowledgeable. Helpful. Cheerful. I could go on but know that because of them, I went back more than a few times. Four times in five days. One of those days was for breakfast. Two meals. Mostly drinks. See pics. The bar and dining area are clean open and in the Westin's lobby area on the way to the elevators. The food was great and I enjoyed the "adult" beverages I had. Several pics didn't make the cut as I started in on them before the camera got a chance to do its thing. What surprised me more than the decent food was the whiskey selection. Had a few pours I hadn't tried before. My liver was doing a happy dance this Comic Con. And I'd definitely drop in again even if I'm not staying at the property.

My husband and I were looking for a place to have dinner around 9PM on a Friday right after an…read moreevent in the Gaslamp. I came across the listing for Bronze Bird on Yelp, so we decided to give it a try. I had seen that it was in the Westin Hotel, but until arriving, I hadn't realized that it was the bar/restaurant in the hotel lobby. It didn't have a lot of ambiance. It basically looked like a hotel bar and the restaurant looked as though they were preparing for the daily breakfast service the next morning. Now I do want to say that the gentleman who greeted us and was our server was super attentive and kind. He absolutely deserves 5-stars. As far that the restaurant itself, I was a bit underwhelmed. We each ordered a cocktail, I ordered the red gin and tonic, and my husband ordered the smoked old fashioned. I did like the table side smoking presentation for the old fashioned. Both drinks were good, but not very memorable. We ordered that ahi tuna tostada, which was more like ahi nachos. They were tasty, but nothing remarkable. We also ordered the cauliflower bowl. I liked the flavors with the avocado and pickled onions, but the cauliflower was completely breaded... just too much for me. All in all, our experience was ok. Service was excellent, Everything else was really just OK. I think if you are staying in the Westin, it is a nice place to grab a drink, but otherwise I would probably not choose Bronze Bird when dining downtown.

2.9 mi•Middletown, Mission Hills

The bar in the morning

Fish and chips

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Blue Water Seafood - Mission Hills

4.2(4.5k reviews)

We came here for a late lunch, and we had already Know what…read morewe wanted. I like ceviche with shrimp is so fresh. I like shrimp and crab ceviche next time I will have crab & shrimp combo ceviche What a good afternoon with fresh fish and the market to Pick up your fresh fish next to go. I really enjoyed my fish Taco so large And the Ceviche had such great flavor town! You want more. Tuna Melt is good but she liked the ceviche was better she said. So come on and come have some good good fresh fish here

This is one of son's favorite restaurants. We didn't have time to go when he visited last time. We…read morestopped in for lunch Friday. She was disappointed that the soft shell crab sandwich was not on the menu. I reminded him that is a seasonal item. He settled for the Buffalo Calamari sandwich. There was too much Buffalo and Blue Cheese for his liking. The roll was perfectly toasty on the outside and soft on the inside. The calamari was cooked well, with a light crispy crust. It could have used a small side salad. I ordered the Ahi Poke with rice. You have the option to add avocado for and additional charge. It was very fresh and well marinated. I should have ordered it with wonton chips. Both meals were generous portions, I took my left overs home he didn't. Service could have been better. My meal was dropped off first. So we had to wait a bit longer for his to eat together. There was water sitting under the utensil holder so the server wiped that up with a napkin. We sat on the back patio to get some air. No one checked on us after food was dropped off. We had to go inside to get a ToGo container. While I appreciate that it's a seafood market + restaurant, I think service and quality used to be better overall.

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Fresh Seared Ahi sandwich

Werewolf

4.5(6.1k reviews)

3.4 mi•Gaslamp

This place looks like a fun spot! The food looks tasty and the atmosphere seems lively. Definitely…read morea place I'd check out with friends.

Such a great vibe and experience. The employees are super friendly and have great energy. The…read moreservice was equally as pleasant as our server, Angie, checked on us periodically and our brought our order out promptly. She was truly a gem and added to our fun experience. The space is quirky in all the best ways, from the poster covered walls, to the gold wolves popping out, to the unique way they use cassette covers to give you your receipt. We were there for the mimosas and were pleasantly surprised at the value of what you're getting. We got a bottle of bubbly for $16 dollars and it came with pineapple, grapefruit , orange and cranberry juice in these cute tiny glasses. The bubbly came dressed in a zipped-up werewolf sleeve and I loved it. We also ordered the pork belly nachos which I have to admit sounded like a weird concoction at first and I basically fought my husband for the last delicious bite. I highly recommend those nachos. The menu had a unique selection for the brunch options and I am looking forward to returning to try a different t dish. I was also informed that they are a karaoke bar in the afternoons, and I will definitely be returning to check that out.

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Mendocino Farms

4.2(249 reviews)

3.3 mi•Core, Gaslamp

I was craving a Caesar salad on this warm day and was walking around trying to decide where to eat…read morewhen I remembered Mendocino Farms. I ordered the Modern Caesar ($11.95) and added chicken ($3.95), and it was exactly what I was looking for. The restaurant has a bright, welcoming atmosphere with plenty of natural light and a casual, upbeat vibe that makes it a great spot for lunch. It felt clean, comfortable, and inviting, whether you're dining in or grabbing something to go. The salad was fresh, crisp, and full of flavor, with the perfect balance of creamy dressing, parmesan, and crunchy toppings. Adding the chicken made it satisfying without feeling too heavy. It was exactly what I needed and gave me the right amount of fuel to keep going with the rest of my day. I've tried several other menu items here before and have always had great experiences, but this Caesar salad was exactly what I was craving. The service was also excellent. They took our order right away, and a team member was actively checking every order to make sure everything was accurate and running smoothly. It made the whole experience feel efficient and seamless. If you're looking for a fresh, satisfying lunch in a welcoming atmosphere, this is definitely a great choice.

There is so much to see in San Diego and I have lived here my whole life. But I feel like even the…read morenormal food chains the area just makes it sooo much better! This place has great open concept. All open windows throughout I love this downtown location. It's super clean inside and definitely well kept. I usually order online but we decided to eat inside today, it was great we ordered and our food came out super fast. My go too is always the chimichurri sandwich and a side of spicy curry couscous. Bad side as usual for downtown parking is never fun. lol.

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Harumama Ramen + Sushi - Little Italy

4.0(2.3k reviews)

2.9 mi•Little Italy

Harumama Ramen + Sushi in Little Italy delivered another stellar five-star dining experience! From…read morethe moment you walk into this lively spot on Columbia Street, the fun, welcoming ambiance and efficient, friendly service set the stage for a great meal. The highlight was easily the ramen. Served steaming hot, the rich, savory broth was packed with incredible depth and layered flavors. It came generously loaded with fresh toppings, including sweet corn, bamboo shoots, scallions, and roasted Brussels sprouts that added a fantastic charred texture to every bite. Resting right over the bowl on a wire rack was a perfectly fried, golden-crisp katsu cutlet. Keeping it elevated off the broth was a brilliant touch, ensuring the panko coating stayed wonderfully crunchy until the very last bite. Between the vibrant atmosphere, attentive staff, and thoughtfully presented, delicious food, Harumama continues to prove why it's a must-visit destination in Little Italy. Highly recommended!

Love this place Service was exceptional and the menu has…read moreeverything if you are craving some Japanese Ramen sushi baos and more Great concept

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Natalie V.

104

115

516

2 years ago

I decided to explore the new seasonal menu at this establishment, known for its poke bowls. Tempura Bowl: The crispy shrimp tempura is notable, complemented by a sweet-savory sauce that enhances the overall flavor. The crunchy toppings provide an appealing texture. Pokerrito: This unique offering features a poke bowl wrapped like a burrito. I opted for a filling of salmon, ahi, and scallops, along with a generous addition of wasabi for a spicy element. The wasabi is a worthwhile addition. Sweet Ahi Temaki: This hand roll stands out not only for its presentation but also for the freshness of the seafood. It invites visual appreciation before tasting. The service was fine and the colorful wall adorned with sticky notes from customers adds an engaging touch to the atmosphere. I look forward to returning. read more

Libby S.

197

117

2 years ago

I recently ordered from Blue Poke through GrubHub, so I can't comment on the in-person service, but the food was superb. I got the three protein bowl with two helpings of Ahi and one serving of spicy tuna. The fish was incredibly fresh, and the spicy tuna had just the right amount of spice. I mistakenly selected mixed greens instead of rice, which was a bit disappointing, but that's on me. Despite that, it still tasted great. I added edamame, cucumbers, carrots, avocado, and their hot Blue Poke sauce. I couldn't have asked for a better poke bowl - well, except for having rice, but again, that was my mistake. Highly recommended! I'll definitely be ordering from here again. read more

Angel L.

2 years ago

i went in the morning this last Tuesday and was met with some of the best customer service i've received in a while Elena was my server and she was very fast to make my bowl and friendly! i did notice that luz the other person behind the line was handling what seemed to be a pretty big influx of orders she was working non stop on them overall the business seems to be running like a well oiled machine props to both the workers i ordered a regular bowl and the portions were amazing the vibe of the restaurant was also really cool they have a wall where people can leave messages its def a must visit if your in north park read more

Tulsi M.

Elite 25

248

190

3 years ago

Now wait to order, friendly and quick service. Staff was very friendly with answering questions. The fish tasted nice and fresh

Henry G.

4 years ago

Doesn't look like much but once you walk in it doesn't smell like fish it smells great and the food is also very good

Jill G.

3 months ago

Love their Ahi tacos! Fresh ingredients and Elena is always wonderful with service! 10/10

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Greta authentic Hawaiian food. Flavors were on point and Mac salad is one of the best I've tried…read more We got the beef teriyaki, seared ahi and Kailua pork plate and all were delicious. The beef was a little dry for me but the flavor was good. I highly recommend them for Hawaiian food.

BEST HAWAIIAN PLATES IN SD (3.5 stars)…read more The food is always legit here! And the serving size is quite generous. So why not use them for catering?! I threw my dog (yes, my dog) a birthday party at Pure Pawsh (about a mile down the street) and needed catering food I like that was close by and can serve ~15 humans. I ordered in advance maybe 10 days before the event on the 27th 1 medium tray of rice ($60) 1 medium tray of Hawaiian Mac salad ($60) 1 medium tray of Huli-Huli Chicken ($120) FYI, they won't deliver if you don't hit the $400 minimum. I got an email on 9/20 that my order for 9/2 (Tuesday) will be ready at Liberty Station. Sorry 9/2 was like 2 weeks ago. I've stated my event is on the 27th Sunday. What was difficult about my catering order? I went to the restaurant and the front staff helped me get everything situated. But that interaction was a little off too. I don't mean to be stereotypical but GenZ customer service is something else. It's 9/27, my pickup was for 11:15 (confirmed it vial email, called the restaurant 2x the day before and made sure all was set for hand off at 11:15). I showed up around 11:15 and called the restaurant (I'm parked illegally because there is no parking and they said it's fine to do because it's just a hand off). Well the hand off didn't get handed off until closer to 11:30. FOOD SIZE the medium trays are good for 12 people. I think I could have fed 15-20 comfortably. I'm going to say the rice and Mac salad were a bit too much in size and wish they had offerings for smaller portions because those sides are just fillers and. Body is eating big servings of each. I had so much left over of those two - I made a lot of fried rice from the left over rice BUT the Mac salad went to waste. Portions great, taste is great, and price is fair.

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Sushi Deli continues to be a staple in San Diego! Came here on a weekday in the morning. We were…read morequickly seated, which was amazing, as they usually have a wait. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable on the menu! The place wasn't as full as usual, but it was still lively and not awkwardly quiet. We quickly ordered and just picked random rolls from the menu! (The names are not listed in the photos, since I don't remember what they were) The sushi was tasty and the rolls were huge for the price. Definitely getting a bang for your buck, especially in today's economy! We even had leftovers that we took with us. Great experience overall.

Ordered September special, Roger rabbit, triple threat, and Coco loco. Everything came out pretty…read morefast. It just took a while to order. I'd say it was semi-full on a Monday night, with no wait for a table. The special comes with a miso soup drowning in tempura flakes. It was not good. They obliged my request to do a redo without flakes, and although it improved the mouth feel experience...the taste was still mediocre. Out of the September special, I ony liked lime time. Out of all the rolls we ordered, I would only come back for lime time. I get the appeal of the place: semi cheap sushi rolls. Im hoping the other location has better parking and is less grimy (sticky menus and tables, dirty bathroom) and has better parking (street parking only).

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Went here on a Sunday and there was a deal online for the half and half steak and shrimp for $20!…read moreFelt like a great deal to me and it seems like they have different deals on different days online. We ordered online and picked it up. The process was smooth and efficient and the food was DELICIOUS! I've been craving hibachi for weeks and this definitely hit the spot. Their yum yum sauce was a good spicy mayo taste and the food was very fragrant with their garlic butter. Everything was cooked to perfection, including the rice, shrimp, steak, and vegetables. My favorite was the steak! Can't wait to go back. You can either take it to go, or there were chairs and bar tables to sit at under the shade (at the location we were at) if you'd rather eat there, though parking was limited.

I know nothing about Hibachi - and nothing about food trucks - but this was pretty good. I got the…read morechicken and shrimp,combo, and it comes with three very tasty sauces. One is a sweet sauce, you get a hot tangy sauce and a remoulade-type sauce. The garlic butter they use for cooking is an unexpected flavorful touch. My only complaint was that the chicken &shrimp was a little on the dry side. I came when there was a line and the guys inside that food truck were just hustling. Tiny space for them to work, but they are pretty quick with the orders!

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Fair. Really meh. I…read morelove sushi - but good sushi. If I wanted grocery store sushi, I'd drive to the local chain food market and pick some up. It seems obvious that most of Su Su Sushi's business is take out. Pre-packaged stuff as soon as you walk in. Draft beer is on the menu (hoping for a good rice lager), but all of their beers, sadly, are bottled only (you have to grab one out of the cooler case by the door). I opted to eat there, since I was ordering soup and didn't want to lug that back to where I was staying. Ordered a California Roll, Miso Soup and a cold Jasmine tea. First out, and it was pretty quick, was the California Roll. Waited for the rest of my order, because I was thirsty and didn't want to start eating until I got something to drink. Waited for my soup and Jasmine tea. Waited. Ten minutes later, out came my soup. Yes, it was hot. But I waited for my Jasmine tea now. Another ten minutes and out that came, with a shrink-wrapped top on it and a boba straw? Very perplexing. Sushi tasted like it had been made way earlier in the day. Rice around the roll was VERY pasty. Not a whole lot of flavor. Wasabi was enough to add a kick, but a small squirt of wasabi was all that was given. Miso soup was not bad. Broth was interesting; not the worst I've had, but certainly not the best. Jasmine tea was refreshing, but I wish it had come out with the rest of my food. Decor is nothing to marvel at. Basic tables like you would find at any primarily take-out restaurant. But it was hot in there. Door is open with a ventilation pipe of some sort pointing outward, but that didn't help the feeling of slowly melting in your chair, without anything to cool you down (my tea), and then eating pasty-rice encrusted sushi. I've walked by here so many times I can't even count. Next time, I'll keep walking. There are other sushi restaurants in the area, albeit they are much pricier. When it comes to sushi, you really do get what you pay for.

Our food took close to an hour to come out and the quality of sushi was very low. There were very…read morefew offerings of actual fish mainly imitation crab. We additionally ordered the gyoza and they were incredibly dry, the wrapper tasted like uncooked noodles that were fried. We had ordered drinks a Thai tea and an iced tea and did not receive them till the end of our meal. It appeared that there was only one person working both the register and in the kitchen which may explain the wait time. An altercation occurred between a customer and the staff member while we were in the restaurant. Another patron who came to pick up an order was given a bowl with no fish despite it being a poke bowl. This lead to an argument between the customer and worker, with the worker FaceTiming her daughter in order to have her speak with the customer instead. The customer ended up leaving without her food.

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delivery review --…read more great portions for the 3 scoop chicken teriyaki. sushi rice will for sure fill you up on these bowls, spam masubis are highly recommended and come in two pieces. the bowl is great for lunch with the masubis being a great snack for later.

Can't really share my in-store experience as we just got this for delivery, but they prepped our…read morebowls pretty fast so that counts for something. We ordered the small bowl which came w/two scoops. I'm not sure if it was just this day or the delivery app, but the choices were super limited so we ended up going with just two salmons. Not even tuna was offered and that's one of the most basic fish! Topped it off with all the fixins we could- which was the normal add-ons like: imitation crabmeat, seaweed salad, cucumber, edamame, etc. The lack of fish was disappointing. I could literally count how many pieces was in my bowl. And that supposedly came with two scoops. From what I did have in my bowl, the fish was pretty fresh & the toppings were good. The rice was a little overcooked. With so many other Poke places around SD, I wouldn't put the Poke Co on my list to try (again).

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