Came here after the Safari park because hubby was craving poke. We saw the positive reviews and decided to come here an order takeout for a late lunch. We ordered the poke plate. It comes with 2 scoops of rice and 3 big scoops of poke. We got the Pearl Harbor, garlic salmon, and got the bluefin tuna, which was an extra $4. The portion was very generous and my husband and I split it. I enjoyed the Pearl Harbor the most, which has a nice umami flavor from the oyster sauce. A close second was the bluefin tuna. The garlic salmon was tasty as well. My only complaint was there were a few sinewy pieces that made it really chewy. Despite this, I thought this place was still worthwhile and a great value for $28. I'll convince hubby to come back when he's craving poke. No pictures of the food bc I was so hungry and inhaled it. Sorry next time I'll get pics of the food and menu. read more

Have been going to HFS for a while in Mira mesa and was so excited it opened in Poway! Got the poke plate with spicy ahi, shoyu ahi, and firecracker salmon. Their fish is so fresh and tender and the flavors are amazing! Definitely some of the best poke you'll get in San Diego. From 3-6PM everyday their poke bowls and plates and other items are $2 off for happy hour! They also have different daily specials. Will definitely be coming back :) read more

Hawaiian Fresh Seafood - Poke Near Me - Poway, California

This place serves impeccable fish--absolutely delicious and truly top quality. The competition for poke is high, but in my opinion, their quality is unmatched. I've visited at different times of the day, and everything has always tasted incredibly fresh. Even during an off-peak time like 3 PM, the rice was perfectly fresh, which is something many places fall short on. If you're here for high-quality fish, this spot absolutely lives up to its reputation. I usually go for the garlic salmon to keep it simple, and it never disappoints--the fish is outstanding. read more

Overall very delicious and the workers move quick, fish tasted fresh. Overall I paid 32.30$ which is fairly priced for how big their servings are read more

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Came in for lunch wasn't sure exactly what to expect. They had some ceviche I was very interested in but when I saw tuna belly, my decision had been made for me. They offer the plate with two sides, I doubled up on rice. The tuna belly was cooked extremely well, and the flavor was amazing. I don't have much to comment on the service as they mostly stay behind counter and there was little to no interaction with the staff. But the gentleman who took my order was friendly and greeted everyone both on the way in and out. read more

Hawaiian Fresh Seafood - Ahi tuna belly - Poke Near Me - Poway, California

Yes! Best poke in San Diego bar none. Been here many times and have bought many, many pounds of poke. My personal faves are the limu and shoyu ahi. Delicious! Walk, don't run, to HFS! read more

Hawaiian Fresh Seafood - Poke Near Me - Poway, California

Such a nice treat for lunch during work. I had the avocado salmon and shoyu ahi, and it was delicious. They do a great job of having a balanced dressing so that you can still taste the fresh and fatty fish. The service is always good and so consistent. I think the only hard part is the funky shape of the store, so standing in line can feel a bit awkward, but what can you do. They have a few nice shaded picnic tables outside that remind me of the first location in Mira Mesa, and it's a great place to share a meal with friends, or coworkers, or friend-coworkers haha. read more

Hawaiian Fresh Seafood - Poke Near Me - Poway, California

If you want fresh and tasty Poke, Hawaiian Fresh Seafood is the place. They have many variety of poke to choose from and they are all very good. They sell the Poke by the pound or by the bowl size. We came on a Tuesday so I had to try their Taco Tuesday special ($5 each). They were freshly made with a very unique but tasty Harissa sauce. My wife had a bowl of Cilantro Mayo Poke and it was delicious too. The staff was very friendly and efficient. They made our order quickly and the fish in my tacos was nice and hot (temp-wise). We are glad that they opened the 2nd location in Poway. read more

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I randomly passed by this place today and decided to give it a try. It was so yummy! Service was great and the fish was very fresh. I ordered the bowl with half rice and salad with shoyu tuna and garlic salmon. They gave great portion of the fish and it was super fresh! I also tried the spam musubi and it was bombbb! Little too much rice, but flavor was amazing. read more

I come to San Diego a lot and HFS is a non-negotiable for me -- I have to get poke while I'm here. The garlic salmon and miso salmon (!!) have remained my favorites, but I love ahi to mix it up a little bit. Their plate is the perfect amount for me and one other person to share, even when we do half rice half salad. We placed an order through the phone because they do 10% off on Thursdays if you do takeout. We got there around 12:45 on Thursday afternoon for lunch, and it wasn't too busy. They made our order fresh when we got there, but there were definitely other customers coming to pick up their orders as well. HFS has always been fast with service even with lines out the door (@ Liberty Station) so I wasn't expecting anything less. read more

Hawaiian Fresh Seafood - Garlic Salmon, Miso Salmon, Shoyu (Ahi) - Poke Near Me - Poway, California

Yummy Hawaii style poke! The fish is very fresh and flavorful. Love the shoyu and their spicy based salmon!!! Definitely returning to try other flavors read more

Hawaiian Fresh Seafood - Shoyu ahi bluefin tuna spicy salmon - Poke Near Me - Poway, California

Fish lovers... this place is special. What it isn't: It's not your typical San Diego "Subway-style" poke bar with a billion toppings, sugary sauces, and gimmicks to hide mediocre fish. What it is: Pure, insanely fresh, high-quality seafood mixed with just enough flavor to highlight the fish -- not drown it. Simple, intentional, respectful of the ingredients, and served over rice or salad the way good poke should be. I had the bluefin tuna and the Kīlauea salmon and both were outstanding... buttery, clean, flavorful, and clearly fresh. Portions are generous too. The medium bowl handled both my early lunch and my afternoon snack... and I eat a lot, so that's saying something. It's order-at-the-counter, pay, and pick up - which I actually appreciate because it keeps everything quick and efficient. The dining area is cozy and no-frills, leaning a bit more toward takeout vibes, but still totally comfortable for sitting down and enjoying lunch with friends. No nonsense, no fluff, no hiding behind toppings. Just phenomenal seafood done right. I'll absolutely be back. read more

Hawaiian Fresh Seafood - Blue fin and kilauea salmon poke bowl. - Poke Near Me - Poway, California

Super fresh poke with awesome spam musubis. Not much else need be said. Great location, indoor seating as well as outdoor, friendly staff and good place to eat. Great portions for cost. 10000% recommend read more

The Ahi poke Pearl Harbor had many pieces with inedible fibers (see photo). The same poke had almost no dressing / seasoning, which isn't what I bought. I took the order to go, so didn't discover these issues until I got home. I have eaten here many times in the past, and the poke was great. If this were my only experience with them, this would have been a 1 star restaurant. read more

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The taste of Hawaii I was craving minus the cost of a round trip flight. Excellent service, clean spot and an island relaxed vibe with simple decor that makes you think you've escaped to paradise. Their food is delicious and their potions are huge. I wouldn't hesitate to drop in again soon. Rain or shine, it's worth the drive and the effort to walk in. read more

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Alright. I gave it a shot twice to see if first time was just a bad day for the restaurant. But man, when you eat poke and bite into fish scale TWICE, then you really know they are not worried about quality control which is why their poke tastes fishy after a bite. Won't be coming back again for sure. read more

Fresh Hawaiian poke and Hawaiian plates are available here. Wow! The marinated poke is incredibly fresh. A couple can share one huge plate which has Mac salad, rice, salad and 3 big scoops of your favorite poke. Small bowls are available also. The Hawaiian style garlic shrimp was fantastic just like the famous shrimp trucks near the north shore of Oahu. Tons of butter and garlic on the shrimp and rice. The clean and warm restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I want to call this place Poipu in Poway! The food will bring you back to the islands. A must try!!! read more

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Love this new location of Hawaiian Fresh Seafood in Poway. It's centrally located (central in Poway) and convenient. There is ample seating both inside and outside on the patio. The staff welcomed us in as soon as we walked through the door. We had a few food allergies so they were able to answer our questions about certain ingredients. We ordered the Shoyu and the Garlic Salmon and some white rice. All delicious. We sat inside and enjoyed the upbeat music playing over the speakers. Parking was plentiful as it is located in a big shopping plaza. The only thing to be mindful of is the Starbucks drive-thru line. read more

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As I go to the Mira Mesa location once a week, I was ecstatic to hear that they opened a location in Poway. Unfortunately, this location is not to compare to the original and I would avoid coming here until they are more consistent with their quality and portions. Food 3/5: I got my go to poke nachos with garlic salmon and this is the first time that I experienced my wonton chips being way too overcooked. For my boyfriend, I got a medium bowl that I brought home to him and the first thing he noticed was the lack of fish they put in his bowl. My friend that I had come with got a bowl as well and was complaining about the same thing. Service & Ambiance: I do like how you get to see them make your food and how it is displayed unlike the Mira Mesa location and I was able to ask for extra sauce on my nachos. There is limited seating inside but a few tables outside as well. The workers are pretty nice as well. read more

Hawaiian Fresh Seafood - poke nachos - Poke Near Me - Poway, California

This is the best poke place in Poway by far. Parking can be hard to find at lunch time but it's doable. No crazy lines like the one in Mira Mesa thank goodness. The service is good and the portions are generous. It's a tad spendy but I guess everything is pricey nowadays. It's my go to place when I'm craving seafood for lunch. Glad they opened this one close to my work! read more

Hawaiian Fresh Seafood - Poke Near Me - Poway, California

Idk poway location was not that good. The service and ambiance was nice. There was no one there so that should've told us to run. The fish was kind of sinewy and hard to bite through. The chunks were big which is usually nice but because of all the sinews it was hard to eat. Yikes. Portion sizes are hugeee though I normally love Hawaiian fresh seafood so this was so surprising read more

So fresh! Great service and amazing Hawaiian music. Best poke in San Diego. Can't wait to come back.

We arrived about one hour from their closing time on a weekday so we were afraid they might not have too many selections. Proven wrong they even made one that we wanted because they only have enough for what I was ordering. I got the poke nachos! The portion was enough for my husband and I to share. The won tons were crunchy and the poke was delicious! Came with some freshly cut avocados. Everyone who was working this evening was helpful and friendly. We ate it there and the dining area was very clean. We can't wait to return and try some of the other pokes. Oh...I got a 1/2 lb of the garlic salmon to go to.... Had that for my lunch the next day! Note: they do not have some of the hot items like they do in the Mira Mesa location. read more

Hawaiian Fresh Seafood - Poke Near Me - Poway, California

Yeah came on a Sunday around 1 but it got really crowded after. I got the small (1 scope of rice and 1 scope of fish) for around $15 Future me - shoyu ahi has been consistently a little salty. Also they don't give out water cups so bring your reusable water. Also maybe pass on the Mac salad and day old octopus salad. Also they don't let you split half rice half salad with the small bowl. Scratches an itch for the poke craving. Seating but not as much as the Miramar one. read more

So happy to hear a location open up in north county! I've been to the other Hawaiian fresh locations and they were either too far or too busy for my convenience. This poway location is tucked away in an unassuming plaza with tons of parking. The store itself is quite small - the counter is to your left and there is table and high top seating scattered around inside and outside. There's also a kiosk where you can place your order if you prefer to do that instead of ordering at the counter. They have a nice selection of rotating poke flavors. On the day I went, they only had salmon and ahi. I ordered garlic salmon (a must) and spicy ahi in a medium bowl. The fish is extremely fresh and flavorful, and pairs great with the warm white rice. I'll always be a fan of Hawaiian fresh seafood and you should definitely check out this location! read more

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Dude, words can't explain how much I love this place. I drove all the way from OC down to San Diego JUST for this! Portions were huge, price is great and I would definitely make the drive for it again! Services were amazing read more

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So excited for them to have a second location. Freshest poke and great variety of options. read more

Hawaiian Fresh Seafood - Medium poke bowl - ahi shoyu and garlic salmon - Poke Near Me - Poway, California

I was really excited to finally try Hawaiian Fresh Seafood after hearing so much hype around it. I got the cilantro mayo tuna and the garlic salmon served on top of a bed of warm rice. Sadly, both tasted fishy, and I had a hard time chewing multiple tough pieces of fish, which I did spit out. I wish the marinade was stronger to cover up the fishiness too. The portion size is generous. read more

Hawaiian Fresh Seafood - 12/29/2025 cilantro mayo tuna + garlic salmon - Poke Near Me - Poway, California

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Ugh I love this place. I keep coming back. It's always good. It's a protein packed light lunch. The marinades are flavorful and they give you an actual full scoop! read more

Hawaiian Fresh Seafood - 2 scoops of spicy ahi and shoyu ahi with rice and salad - Poke Near Me - Poway, California

A very sweet Hawaiian lady brought me lunch today and she showed up with this...only one of THE BEST poke bowls ever. Said she got it in Poway???what! It was very fresh and very good, check it bra! read more

Hawaiian Fresh Seafood - HI FRESH poway - Poke Near Me - Poway, California

So fresh. Really good quality fish and great food. Kinda pricey, but your stomach will be pleased!

Unfortunately, my experience here was really disappointing. The atmosphere felt very stressful, not just for customers but especially for the employees. It was uncomfortable watching staff being spoken to poorly during a busy rush. As a customer, the experience felt rushed and impersonal, almost like they were herding people through the line as quickly as possible instead of providing good service. I also noticed inconsistency with portion sizes. The customer ahead of me received generous spoonfuls of poke, but my bowls were noticeably skimpy to the point where I had to pay extra just to get a reasonable amount of fish. The manager/owner, a petite woman working the poke line, came across as unfriendly and lacking basic customer service manners toward both customers and staff. I understand restaurants get busy, but professionalism and consistency still matter. Sadly, between the poor treatment of employees, rushed environment, and inconsistent portions, I would not return. read more

Freshest poke in town! We usually frequent the Mira Mesa location and we're absolutely thrilled to find that they had opened one up in Poway. The location is tiny but there are a few tables outside and some in the back of the restaurant. Whether you prefer a light lunch or heftier meal, you can choose a customized small or medium bowl or a poke plate. The last time we went, I tried the Garlic Shrimp but it wasn't as flavorful as the plates I've had Giovanni's and Romy's Kahuku Prawns & Shrimp. I guess I was expecting something more along those lines. For poke, I quite enjoy their Garlic Salmon, Spicy Ahi and Poke Nachos...always a crowd pleaser. We're also fans of their spam musubis which are cooked up to order, nice and piping hot. I believe they run about $5 each and never disappoint. It is located in the old "Greens Please" location and if you've been there, you know how bad parking can be. So plan ahead. If you are looking for authentic Hawaiian poke, this is the place for you. read more

Two words: Poki Nachos!! I love poki but these nachos are delectable. I love that you have a wide selection of different types of poki. The California Salmon is so delicious with crab and salmon mixed together. The nachos include: 1 choice of poke, wonton chips, spicy mayo, unagi sauce, green onions, avocados, sesame seeds for about $19 plus tax. It's super filling and hits the spot on a hot sunny day. Great to bring to the beach or for a picnic at the park. It's easy to eat and large enough to share for two. Highly recommend! Food: 10/10 fresh and delicious Customer service: 10/10 friendly and fast Prices: 7/10 bit on the pricier side but fair (could give a bit more poki) Parking: 9/10 decent sized parking lot to park your car read more

Hawaiian Fresh Seafood - Poki Nachos - Poke Near Me - Poway, California

I was so happy to see that they opened this location closer to my house but the menu is a little more limited than their location in Sorrento Valley. I love to get the fish and chips at that location but was disappointed to see that it was not offered in Poway. I like that they offer a kiosk to order but I didn't see an online option to order before arriving. I ended up ordering a spam musubi for $4. It was good but had a little more rice than I'm used to. The restaurant itself is small. I'll be back and hopefully they expand their menu soon. read more

Hawaiian Fresh Seafood - Spam Musubi - Poke Near Me - Poway, California

In comparison with the Mira Mesa location, the portions are definitely more generous and the restaurant isn't as busy (no line!). I did think the fish was a tad more mushy and tasted less fresh than the other location. You can get a mix of greens and rice which is nice, though the greens are just raw and completely dry as opposed to a proper bed of dressed salad, and I struggled to season it with the little amount of sauce from the fish scoops. But overall it's a delicious lunch with fast service. Remember to bring your water bottle as they don't provide water cups! read more

We went here for an early lunch on a weekday and it was pretty empty upon arrival. It got busy soon after. I would say half the people ordered to go. They have a small seating area in the back and barstools seating in the front, with some small tables outside as well. The poke bowls were made to order. My friend enjoyed it though she said she wished there was more toppings like other poke places. I ordered their volcano shrimp tacos and that was pretty tasty. Mine had flour tortillas. It looked freshly made but I wish it was double layered because the tacos were getting wet and falling apart towards the end. Another friend had their grilled fish tacos and she liked it too. Hers came with corn tortillas. Ordered the spam musubi as well. Wish the spam was a little thicker with all that rice. read more

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My favorite poke place opened a location close to home :') generous portion sizes to share & no wait since it's hidden. Tbh their Mira Mesa location is still better since the fish tastes fresher, maybe cuz it's more touristy/well known? I'm a loyal customer though! read more

Hawaiian Fresh Seafood - medium poke bowl - Poke Near Me - Poway, California

Always a good experience when I come here and always clean and tidy. Service is great and the poke is delicious! I always get ahi nachos and the wonton chips are always crispy. I feel like their bowl poke portions can be slightly bigger but it's ok! Another favorite of ours is the pan seared ahi belly. So good!! read more

Hawaiian Fresh Seafood - Ahi belly - Poke Near Me - Poway, California

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Needs so much improvement. Came opening week for poke nachos. The younger kid working was incredibly rude. We asked for sauces on the side because we were ordering for other people and didn't want it to get soggy. He gave us attitude. Prices are more expensive than the other locations and you get WAY less. I've been supporting this business since 2020 when they had loyalty stamp cards and I constantly promote them on social media, unpaid. With how much this business has grown and even getting rid of the stamp card, the least that could be done for loyal customers is keeping prices/quantities consistent through all locations. With that, if you'd like to try their food, go to their other locations. I crave their poke often. After this visit, I was put off. read more

Hawaiian Fresh Seafood - Tiny amounts of fish at this location -- Poke Nachos - Poke Near Me - Poway, California

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