Never knew this poke spot existed until recently. So far I've come here twice in the past 2 weeks and both times they did not disappoint. The poke here was very fresh and they have many options to customize your order. Usually poke on the mainland tastes different from the island. I'm not sure what they do but the pre-marinated poke they have here tastes like it came straight from Hawaii! This is now my go-to poke spot whenever I get the craving. I've tried a lot of poke spots on the mainland and Local Poke is up there in my top 3. I ordered the nachos both times and they were delicious. Not many places offer poke nachos let alone fried wontons as the chips. They're very generous with the portions and have a huge selection of sides, sauces and mix-in's. They are also priced really well and on top of that, they give you a Yakult for free! read more

Local Poke - Local Nachos - Poke Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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10/7/26 Update: Back again 3 weeks later trying to discover my perfect combo. Almost there. For this 2nd bowl, got a medium bowl, again with a base of half cucumber & half kelp noodles. Medium gets 3 proteins. Got the tuna, hamachi, and local poke. Also got avocado and seaweed salad for the 2 sides. Don't remember the exact mix-ins and toppings. For sauces got the house ponzu and goma. **** Really glad I finally got to try Local Poke. Tiny, unassuming place by the Santa Rita Rd. freeway exit, across the street from McDonald's. It's tucked away in the same strip mall as Paris Baguette on Pimlico Drive. The only qualm I had was probably the semi-abandoned feel to the strip mall. Several storefronts were empty. The large restaurant space by the gas station was boarded up, weeds had grown along the foundation, and trash piled around the perimeter. Local Poke itself has so many pros including alternatives to the standard rice or spring mix base. Chose cucumbers to up the veg content. Also tried a clear type of kelp noodle. It was crunchy, with a neutral taste, absorbing flavors from the sauce. On that note, be sure to balance salty with sweet and/or spicy. Made the mistake of choosing a majority of salty ingredients and sauces. Had to add more sriracha and a squeeze of lemon at home to compensate. Small was the perfect size for a light meal. Will try the medium when I'm hungrier. Also liked the variety of seafood on offer. On this particular visit, they had 4 naked and 5 marinated fish options. Will definitely return sooner to find the perfect combo of fish, toppings, and sauces. read more

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This is the best poke I've had on the mainland! The service was quick and efficient with some tables inside and outside the restaurant. The only reason why I gave it 4 stars over 5 is portion size. I feel for the price they could give larger scoops. read more

The poke was fresh and sauce was good. Both tuna and salmon poke tasted good. The staff looked tired, kudos to your hard work. Clean store, wish a few more tables inside. Outside tables can have a wiping or cleaning. Convenient location. Parking was easy. read more

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I want to start off by apologizing to staff! I arrived on Sunday at 3:15, they close at 3:30 on Sunday! I did not know. However, they treated us so well and there was no attitude which is nice considering they were cleaning up. I ordered the large poke bowl. Every poke place is different but this place had so many options and also differnt styles of fish that is marinated. The flavors POP! I couldn't be happier. I've passed by this spot multiple times not even knowing it was there. Spot is clean but small! I took mine to go anyways. New poke spot! Definitely recommend and it's fairly price too. read more

Local Poke - Large Poké Bowl - Poke Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Very friendly staff at this store. She was clear on how to guide me along the ordering process of my poke bowl. The ingredients tasted fresh and had a good selection of proteins to choose from as well as the toppings and sauces. read more

Local Poke - Poke Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Amazing place to stop by for poke - few tables for dine in but looks like a good place for takeout. So many toppings and side options and you can load it all up. I'm not sure why a few reviews commented on poor quality fish- at least for my experience, the fish were all fresh and delicious. Even the tuna didn't have the "fishy" taste and all were amazing. Free avocado too! Staff were superrrr friendly and attentive. Free yakult as well. This was an awesome find and I'm definitely coming back after roads trips in the future! read more

Local Poke - Medium Poké Bowl - Poke Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Me and my boyfriend were in the area doing errands and we were hungry. We came across this place and wanted to try it out. The interior is small with a couple of tables available to sit from. The menu was pretty easy to read and they had a variety of items to choose from! Medium Poke Bowl(5/10): For my base I got half kelp noodles and cucumbers. For my protein I got salmon, marinated tuna, and volcano tuna--mixed with spicy mayo and spicy poke house sauce. For toppings I had spicy tuna, spicy crab mayo, corn, green onions, masago, mango, kimchi, black tobiko, and pickled radish. I thought the choices I made were lackluster. I felt like there was a lot of kelp noodles, and it didn't add flavor. I didn't like the marinated tuna cause I felt like it was more on the sweeter side. The volcano tuna was super spicy, but the flavor profile was there. I think if I were to choose my protein again, it wouldn't be those options. Service(10/10): The worker was super nice and friendly. They were pretty fast and it looked like it was just one person working at the store. No complaints here. Overall, I don't think I'll be coming here again, but it was still worth a try! read more

Local Poke - Poke Near Me - Pleasanton, California

I was craving some poke and this was the closest spot. The only issue I had with my experience was that I came here for the first time pregnant lol. The proteins looked so yummy! The young lady at the counter was very nice as well! I ended up getting basically like a California roll bowl. Even so, it was pretty good! I will def come back after giving birth! read more

I didn't know this place was here at all but it looks like it's been here awhile !!! We came here on sat to grab some lunch . I wasn't very hungry so we split a large bowl , they also have a poke nachos option or a sushi bake option which looked super yummy too . We got the large bowl which comes with your choice of 4 scoops of fish , toppings and sides. The fish was really fresh and the rice was hot and fresh as well . They were making a new batch of white sushi rice which would have taken another 15 min to be ready so we just went with the brown rice . Free yakult per person if you want ! Next time I want to come back and try the nachos . On a side note this plaza has changed a lot , the Trader Joe's that was here previously has been taken over by an Indian grocery store . There is also another indian restaurant in this same plaza as well . The stores here are starting to reflect the demographic change of this area more and more . read more

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I've been wanting to try Local Poke for a while because their menu has nachos, and I love poke nachos. Since I was in the area, I finally stopped by. I actually wanted something a little healthier that day and wasn't craving nachos, so I ordered a medium bowl instead. One of the main reasons I came here is because they offer marinated poke, which I really prefer. It reminds me of Hawaii. Most places around here just toss raw fish in sauce at the last minute, so they never taste as flavorful as a true marinade. Spots that serve marinated poke are hard to find, so this was a big win for me. For protein I got the marinated local ahi and the volcano ahi. Both were really good. The fish quality was solid and not dry or stringy like some other places. For my side I chose spicy crab and spicy tuna. It was interesting to see spicy tuna listed as a side since it is usually offered as a protein. Overall this was a delicious poke bowl and Local Poke is now one of my favorite spots in the East Bay. Aloha Fresh and Santos Market in San Jose are still at the top for me, but this place is definitely up there. The customer service was great and they even include a Yakult with your order which is a nice little bonus since it is a probiotic drink. read more

Local Poke - Dec 2025 menu - Poke Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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I'm on my summer poke hype and I was traveling to the Bay Area and stopped by this place. The pics on yelp and the reviews made it look promising so I was like "sure why not". I get there and noticed alot of ppl sitting around waiting for food. Which was kind of weird because the person behind the counter wasn't really making anything. Weird but whatever. I proceed to order and the first thing that was kind of a bad experience was the glass wall between you and the server. It's pretty high. So it was hard for the person to hear us. It wasn't particularly noisy but I had to repeat myself at least 3 times per ingredient. Which after the 4th ingredient I was getting kind of annoyed. I'm a loud person. Not soft spoken at all. Oh well. What can you do. I get my food and it was just ok. I don't think I'll be back. I also found out all the people waiting were waiting for Sushi bakes. Which they didn't have on their main menu but there was a pic of it on the wall to the right and behind you if you are trying to order. I think I would've enjoyed that more. read more

Local Poke - Poke Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Lilo and Stitch made a huge mistake and completely forgot to represent the poke from Hawaii. Trying Authentic Hawaiian style Poke from a good place will send you straight into a plane all the way to Hawaii. Unfortunately poke from the Bay Area doesn't do Hawaii any justice and Local Poke isnt a break from the routine and is true disappointment. I wish I could say that Im exaggerating, but ive tried this place twice. This place was lucky that I even considered giving it a second chance and yet again a huge let down. I searched high and low constantly scrolling through yelp, google, and Uber Eats trying to find Poke Nachos with Wonton Chips. As delicious and simple as that sounds it's a dish that is extremely difficult to get right. I say this because ive tried so many places that have this exclusive dish and it's been a struggle. I ordered the Poke Nachos twice and there's two variations that this place has to offer: Fresh Poke Nachos and the Marinated Poke Nachos. Now I will say that the fresh poke nachos weren't that bad. The crab salad was good, portion was generous, and the fish wasn't that bad. However, I thought the Marinated Poke Nachos would be exactly what I was looking for. Both Nacho dishes the Wontons reeked of the nastiest smell ever. It smelled extremely dirty as if the frying oil that they used had not been changed since my last visit to Hawaii which was over 8 months ago....yeah it was that bad. The fish also stank so badly and had that dirty fishy oder that we all love. I had two chips with the fish and immediately gagged. Huge disappointment and after that I dont think I could give this place a second chance. so Hawaii wins this one and I guess the Poke thats Local to the bay has no chance in being a fraction as satisfying. the only thing this place has going for it is the presentation, but other than that nothing. take your picture for instagram and then throw away whatever you ordered from here because trust me I took one for the team. read more

Local Poke - Nasty Poke Nachos - Poke Near Me - Pleasanton, California

If you want fresh, filling, and affordable poke, this is one of the better options around Livermore/Pleasanton. If you're chasing ultra-authentic Hawaiian-style poke, you might find it a bit "mainland-style"--but still very good. You can walk in, customize exactly what you want, and be out the door with a fresh bowl in under 5-10 minutes in many cases. That's a big part of why people see it as a go-to spot for a quick lunch or casual dinner rather than a sit-down experience. I highly prefer the poke nachos! You'll really get the bang for your buck on that one! read more

Local Poke - Poke Nachos - Poke Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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We were in the area and were looking for a good Poke restaurant to get our cravings satisfied! Local Poke had good reviews so we decided to check it out. The restaurant is fairly small and tucked away but easy to get to right off the highway. There is a decent amount of seating, both indoor and outdoor. Although it was windy, we decided to sit outside. The Poke was tasty and fresh. They offer a couple of different sizes; I opted for the large and it was filling! I enjoyed the fact they have a lot of options and offerings. You start at the right of the counter and move left as they make your bowl. The menu up top gives you step by step instructions on what and how much you are allowed to pick. Overall, good food and experience. Pricing was decent. I will be back if I'm ever in the area and in the mood for Poke! read more

Local Poke - Large Poke Bowl. - Poke Near Me - Pleasanton, California

My go-to for poke nachos in this area. The wonton chips are crispy, toppings are loaded, and portion size is awesome. Definitely shareable and worth the $20 takeout price! read more

Local Poke - Poke nachos - Poke Near Me - Pleasanton, California

We went to Local Poke to grab lunch. There are tables outside but no inside dining. The shop was empty when we arrived although it was lunch time. The server took our order and made our bowls. The food was fresh and tasty. read more

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This was my second visit here. Apparently, I didn't write a review the first time. I wouldn't have come back if it hadn't been a positive experience, so there's that. Around 1pm on a Saturday afternoon, there were two tables in use in front of the restaurant when we arrived. There was also a line of five guests ordering or waiting to order. Two employees were working the food prep line and at least two additional employees in the back. The ordering process is pretty straight forward like many other poke shops. You order your size, base, proteins, sides, mix-ins, sauces and then toppings. Then you pay and they hand you your order. Napkins, chopsticks and forks are on a small table in the dining room. She ordered a "standard" menu item: Medium Main - on brown rice, no changes to what was listed on the menu. I had: Large - on brown rice, 1 scoop of hamachi, 1 scoop of shrimp, 2 scoops of salmon (I originally wanted 2 scoops of hamachi but they didn't have enough, so he gave me 1 scoop and what was left in the pan). My sides were avocado and krab salad. I got corn and edamame as mix-ins, poke sauce and for toppings, mango. We both agreed that the fish was fresh and the food was delicious. Because of this, we would come back when in the area. Service was adequate with some minor hiccups. At one point, a young lady came from the back and started assembling my orders. Mid-point, one of the guys stepped in and took over and sent her back to the back. At another point, while assembling a customer's order, he stepped away to carry some food totes out to either a manager's or owner's vehicle. Nothing was said to the guest that was waiting for his order. I would consider this poor customer service from the employee as well as the manager/owner. If it was urgent for her to get the order to her car and she couldn't carry them herself, she should have moved her car to the backdoor and between her and the young lady, could have accomplished the task without interrupting the business flow. read more

Local Poke - Poke Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Best poke in pleasanton and maybe all of bay area. Love this place! Have done takeout many time and always happy. read more

The 1 and only poke place I love! I've tried all their protein selection and they're all good! All ingredients always taste fresh and not to mention, there's cute corgi pics all over by the cashier! Check it out haha read more

Even though this place is a bit of a drive for us, we don't mind making the trip whenever we're craving poke -- that's how good it is. We've been to plenty of other poke spots, but none of them compare. The freshness, the flavor, the portions, it all just hits differently here. Without a doubt, this is the best poke we've ever had. read more

Came here while visiting a friend and really enjoyed it! We ordered through phone ahead because while my friend was picking me up from the train station, it was within an hour of their closing time. We both ordered the Sushi Bake with added avocado and some wonton chips with unagi sauce. It was absolutely delicious!!! And VERY filling. We both only got halfway thru our sushi bakes until we were already feeling full. The sushi bakes do come with a pack of seaweed also! The chips were also great. The inside had only a bit of sitting space but there is outdoor seating as well. There didn't seem to be a bathroom, so heads up! Overall, really enjoyed my sushi bake read more

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Poke was good, I like all the mixins and toppings that they offer. I got a medium with half brown rice half mixed greens, main (salmon avocado mixture), local (ahi tuna shoyu mixture), and hamachi. My sides were spicy crab salad and wonton chips. Plenty of food and fish tasted fine. Probably will try to get more plain fish next time so I can taste the fish flavor more. Service was a little off though... I walked in and it was sooo quiet: no music, no greeting, barely talking from taking orders. It wasn't the most welcoming I've felt walking into a food establishment. But the gentlemen were fast on top of making online orders. read more

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Best poke in the bay. Service is efficient. Generous portions with fair pricing. Kind of a hole in the wall in regard to location.

the poke nachos here are sublime, and all the staff are very friendly. Shout out to Anton!

I was craving poke and this place is well reviewed so I decided to check it out. It was delicious! The portion size is very generous and I liked the marinated protein options. There were many fresh options to add your bowl and the staff was very friendly. I would come back for poke. read more

I love this restaurant. Food is great, service is good and friendly staff. Even tho the dining area very small and 3 tables inside the store. But it deserves the 5 stars. read more

We were here from out of town staying at a nearby hotel. We've only Door Dashed from here and the food was so good, we ordered from here 2 days in a row! lol We ordered a couple of bowls with a variety of proteins and toppings. The fish was fresh and the sauce we chose was delicious! I know, right? Door Dashing raw fish? Well, it came super quick and did not disappoint! lol read more

I was in the mood for a poke bowl and trying to find somewhere close to not have to deal with traffic. This place came up on the map and so I thought I'd give it a try. Google was very confused about where to find it in the little strip mall but after that adventure I was pleasantly surprised. I got my poke bowl to go, the place is pretty tiny so it's not really designed to be much of a sit down location. The selection of fish was great and it was all amazingly fresh. The counter staff were very helpful and my bowl was prepared quickly. I have to say for the price it was definitely a good amount of very fresh fish with lots of toppings. If you happen to be in the area and are looking for poke it's worth a stop in! read more

Local Poke - Poke! - Poke Near Me - Pleasanton, California

First time trying Local Poke and overall, it was an excellent experience! Located in a strip mall near the freeway, it was easy to access and there was plenty of parking at the lunch hour. Definitely more of a to go place which was fine. I was warmly greeted and the written instructions were easy to follow, and the person helping answered any remaining questions about the ingredient options for building my poke bowl. There was a good range of seafood protein choices and went with a large bowl to try 4 different ones. All were good, but I think I liked the volcanic ahi and customized ponzu hamachi the best, while the shoyu ahi and spicy salmon or excellent as well. There were also plenty of good toppings, and they were very generous with the mix of both rice and salad greens. I also appreciated the chance to have three different types of tobiko on top. Overall, a tasty and filling poke bowl and I look forward to coming back again soon! read more

Local Poke - Large poke bowl with 4 poke selections over rice and greens with high quality toppings - Poke Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Local Poke will be my go to poke spot! This is the best poke that I've eaten. The price was a little higher than I was used to paying, but the portion size made sense. It was a hefty a portion. The menu is a little bigger than most poke restaurants, so it took a little longer to decide on my order. I liked that they have a few signature premade protein options in addition to the normal poke options. I recommend trying one of their signature proteins as one of your choices. It's located in a small shopping center. There is an enough parking because it's doesn't appear to get too busy in the shopping center. The inside has tables if you want to dine in. read more

I was starving and their poke saved me. Also I was able to eat half and feel pretty full and saved the second portion for later. It was so worth and so yummy! The service was quick and efficient. They were great! read more

Local Poke - Poke Near Me - Pleasanton, California

First time here, horrific customer service. Attitude, disrespectful, short, condescending all the above. This place came recommended by a friend but after dealing with the employee, I'll go elsewhere. If you don't like your job just quit! read more

We came here to order poke bowls to go close to closing so options were a little more limited, but the staff was very proactive in letting us know what was out. My husband and I ordered a large poke bowl to share. You can add almost any topping you'd like on the bowl (I really liked the mushrooms and seaweed salad). The fish was fresh and overall we enjoyed our bowls. The staff here were super friendly and price was reasonable for poke bowls. We will definitely come back here next time we have a poke bowl craving! read more

Local Poke - Large poke - Poke Near Me - Pleasanton, California

The price is great for what it is. A great selection of toppings and staple proteins. One thing I noticed is that they cut their fish in smaller pieces than other places I've been to. This makes so much of a difference in mouth feel of the poke. People just kept coming in while we were there. It's a bit of a small place, but the food is soo good. I'd go again when I'm in the area. read more

Local Poke - Medium Poké Bowl - Poke Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Stellar service! They are very friendly, quick, and accommodating. Definitely will be back, it's on my way home from work! Great quick pickup for a togo meal. Great options and portions at an affordable price! I felt bad coming in at 7:40, 20 minutes before they closed, but they were happy to help and even explain some of the ingredients to me! read more

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Don't let this small place fool you, because they deliver BIG! Some many choices! They have some Signature Poke Bowls but you can make your own as well. I went with the medium size with comes with your choice of 3 proteins. Step one is to pick the size you want, then you get to choose your base, proteins, sides, mix-ins, sauce, and toppings. Great, fast, and friendly service with amazing food. I will definitely be back when I'm in the area. read more

Local Poke - Poke Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Best poke I've had in a while! Love the variety and freshness of the fish and sauces. The quality is solid, and the nachos were bomb asf!! They loaded up on toppings for us. Service was quick. read more

Local Poke - Nachos & Medium Poké Bowl 10/10 - Poke Near Me - Pleasanton, California

My friends and I tried this for lunch one day, we ordered the medium bowl which comes with 3 choices of poke, I got the plain salmon to be mixed, avocado salmon and ahi tuna. I mixed in a few things and asked for 3 different sauces, my husband did something similar but the worker didn't really add any sauce and it wasn't really coated in anything. The rice ratio was quite alot, it's good but definitely different from poke from Hawaii. read more

In town for work and while in California I try to find anything with seafood. Poke is one of my favorites and this place did not disappoint! I got a medium bowl with Tuna and Salmon. The person making my bowl was helpful with recommendations and descriptions. I'm glad I got it to go because the restaurant is not really set up to eat there. read more

Local Poke - Poke Near Me - Pleasanton, California