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    Poke Don

    4.1 (1k reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    POKE DON ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Dexter D.

    After torturing our dog at the Dog Wash, we needed refueling. We hadn't been back to Poke Don in a long time, so we headed over. Because it was so hot, I waited in the car with the dog, the air conditioning running. My wife went in and placed the order and waited while it was prepared. A few customers had exited as we were figuring out what we wanted. She was the only customer to order and the one man working the counter took her order and prepared it. Other guests arrived and more employees came out from the back to help them. The gentleman wanted to know what we wanted for each section of our bowls, while making both bowls at the same time. She was quite happy with her bowl. I won't say that I wasn't happy BUT there was a hint of spice in my bowl and I did not order anything that should have been spicy. Overall, while we enjoyed our bowls, it seems like these were the smallest portioned "large" Poke bowls that we've ever received. Flavor and texture wise, they were on point. Would we dine here again? Probably, if in the area, but I wouldn't go out of my way.

    Sujean W.

    Stopped by Poke Don in San Ramon because I was craving a poke bowl. The place has a nice setup and plenty of topping options to customize your bowl just the way you like it -- definitely a plus! The salmon and tuna were fresh and tasted great, which is exactly what I was hoping for. However, I did notice that some of the other fish -- especially the ones that aren't ordered as often -- looked pretty dry and not as appealing. So I stuck to the basics. One major downside: the service was very slow. There were only three customers ahead of me, but it still took nearly 20 minutes to get through the line. It wasn't super busy, so it felt like the team just wasn't moving efficiently or was possibly short-staffed. Overall, the poke bowl I got was solid, and I'd consider coming back for the fresh salmon and tuna. But if you're in a hurry or expecting quick service, this might not be the best spot during peak times.

    Catherine G.

    Hands down THE best poke in town. Fresh fish, fresh toppings and friendly staff every time. The sauces are THE BEST. Been coming here for years and won't ever stop. 10/10 recommend.

    Build your own bowl
    AJ J.

    First time stopping here- found it on Yelp. My bowl was really good. I have to say I've never been to place that offers Unagi as one of its proteins so I was pleasantly surprised. The service was unfortunately eh but it's fine. I actually thought the value for what I got was pretty good too. One thing I wish they weren't so stingy with was their crab salad.

    why are we still social distancing
    Bunny M.

    great poke bowl. prices are absurd and there is hardly any staff, the service takes forever! not to mention the employee is always sidetracked with other tasks so it takes a while for anything to get done. prices could be lowered or more staff could be hired.

    Unagi and Toro ... Beautiful!
    Mark H.

    Poke Don is absolutely delicious. My friend and I had a a bowl with Tuna as the focal point and topped it off with sliced Unagi. (Broiled Eel) Every ingredient is individually prepared with care and attention. All the The fish is fresh and tasty. Vibrant and refreshing vegetables decorate the bowl. Most importantly, the rice! The rice was perfect. The fact that Poke Don is so clean and and inviting is a testament to the owners' care for his restaurant and for his clients. Highly recommended.

    Medium bowl. Half brown rice/ have mixed greens with only salmon.

    Black girl tried to lock the doors 2:50 today and they don't close until 3. She opened the door when she saw me standing outside but she was clearly annoyed and rude and didn't want to serve me. I'm never going back

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    this has been my go to place for poke ! for yearsss !!! always soo yummy & always taste sooo freshhh !!! love it

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    Typical poke bowl establishment. Food was ok. Line moved slow, like others have said.

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    Ask the Community - Poke Don

    Do you guys do in-door dining now?

    This location has never really been setup to accommodate indoor dining. When there's a line, everybody's butts would be at table level!!

    What time do you open and close?

    Their hours are less than consistent, and they open for lunch, then close and reopen for dinner

    Can you order online for pickup?

    Sadly, no. Their menu is so wide and varied, it's nearly impossible to accommodate online or phone orders

    Gluten free sauce options or all soy sauce based?

    spicy miyo n mango no soy

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    One House Bistro

    One House Bistro

    4.5
    (358 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Was a little hesitant about going here because I've been to so many restaurants that do that…read moreinstagram interior and then inflate their prices with poor execution on the food itself. Luckily, I feel like the flavors, service, and experience was really positive. We ordered a few noodle dishes, fried rice, and a curry. All of it was great and would order again. Thanks!

    5* Food 5* Service 5*…read moreAmbiance I want to return and try every single item on their menu! From the moment you walk through the doors, you are instantly made to feel joyfully welcomed. Just stepping in lifts your spirit and creates joy. The thoughtful decor and beautiful design immediately stand out, creating a special atmosphere, even if you are simply meeting friends for lunch on a weekday. I never expected to find such a stunning restaurant tucked into a shopping strip in the heart of San Ramon. One Hour Bistro is truly a delightfull find. The same attention to detail reflected in the decor is also evident in the quality of the ingredients and the incredible flavors of each dish. Crystal glasses in a Thai restaurant? YES! They also offer mocktails which I wish I had time to try and savor. I ordered the Kao Soi Braised Short Ribs, and it was absolutely stunning; beautifully presented, generously portioned, and deeply comforting. The rich broth, tender bone-in ribs, and flavorful noodles made every bite memorable. I couldn't even finish the entire dish because I wanted to savore it slowly. The Pad See Ew was a silky, heavenly treat. The rice noodles were succulent, the vegetables were fresh, and everything was coated in a rich, flavorful sauce. If your driving through San Ramon, this is a MUST try. If you live in the area, lucky you!

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    Made in House Customized Cake
    Made in House Customized Cake
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    Norwegian eggs benedict
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    Tides

    Tides

    4.2
    (289 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$$
    Outdoor seating
    Family-owned & operated

    This restaurant has a Happy Hour not to be missed. We…read morestarted with a white wine and lager beer. Next up was the calamari and Ceaser salad appetizers. Both were full of flavor and generous portions. The last item from the HH menu was the beef sliders. This was the Belle of the Ball. Extremely delicious and, again, the right portion. Let ok'ing at the menu the prices were on par with other restaurants and we will definitely be back to enjoy a full meal and more Happy Hours. Service was friendly, knowledgeable, and refreshing. For a Wednesday early evening, 5:00, there weren't many folk so it was very quiet.

    I cannot stop thinking about the scallop/lobster risotto from last night. It was exceptional…read more We came for an early Father's Day dinner and the evening was lovely. Location is perfect, ample parking nearby and ambience is super chic and cozy. Calamari- 10/10. Small portion though, we should have ordered a 2nd appetizer. Bread/Butter- it seems like they're rationing butter....the plate had enough to coat *maybe* 1.5 rolls Chilean Seabass- 9/10 Prawn Tacos 9/10 The signature bourbon drink was 10/10....wish we ordered a couple more. The hostess was kind and sat us immediately, but seemed a little stressed out, could just be due a very busy night. A warm smile goes a long way. Our waitress was Catherine, absolutely wonderful and so friendly. She was patient and sweet. The kind of hire Tides should feel lucky to have. The only reason I gave 4 stars and not 5....the Grey seats we were seated in are so low, felt like we had to stand up every time we reached across table and could barely hear each other. Beautiful decor but not super practical for dining. Will definitely return soon.

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    Tides
    Seafood Tower
    Seafood Tower
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    LB Steak - Bishop Ranch

    LB Steak - Bishop Ranch

    3.9
    (826 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$$

    Wanted to take my daughter out so I timed it with one of her Sunday work shifts…read more Lucky for us we arrived during the Happy Hour timeframe (menu attached). Which by the way , at this time their Happy Hour is Sun through Fri 3-6pm Overall experience was good, the food was great, the service was mehhh. Pros: - food consistently delicious. We loved everything we ordered. - great parking, anywhere at The Lot - beautiful space & ambiance - clean restaurant - the bar tender came to check on us & she was so friendly & pleasant (red bun , rosey cheeks) Cons: - kinda cold inside. My daughter went back to the car to wrap in a scarf - took over 10 minutes before our server greeted us - server wasn't very hospitable or friendly (blond curly ponytail)

    LB STEAK was very disappointing! We came in for Father's Day dinner. We ended ordering close to…read more$600 for food and drinks 2 main dishes and 5 side dishes and 1 kids burger. Tomahawk Steak was the most expensive $175 worthless steak ever! It had lots of fat and ligaments that was not EDIBLE. For that price you would think it would be enjoyable. My mom ordered the Scallops which the server forgot to order which was fine because he apologized and admitted he forgot to order them and made it up with 2 free dessert. Service was fine 4/5 Food 3/5 Ambiance 3/5 Mens bathroom ended up flooding and was closed down for the night. So if you needed the bathroom you had to use the near by restaurant. 1/5

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    LB Steak - Bishop Ranch
    LB Steak - Bishop Ranch
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    Primavera Ristorante

    Primavera Ristorante

    3.8
    (711 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$
    Vegetarian friendly
    Locally owned & operated

    5* Value 4* Food 5*…read moreAmbiance 5* Service We had an hour for lunch and were hoping we could be served, in and out, under an hour. We informed the receptionist and our server; both were courteous, professional, and accommodating. We received our food shortly after placing our orders. The charm of the restaurant is endearing, which made our short lunch enjoyable. The food was good and convenient for a business lunch. The beef ravioli was delicious and filling. The gnocchi was not as we hoped it would be. The texture of the gnocchi was dense and heavy, but the sauce was savory and creamy. I would love to return and try other items on the menu to have a better understanding of other items. This charming spacious restaurant has a lot of love.

    Usually we love this place, but unfortunately our Valentine's Day dinner was a big disappointment…read more Our main courses arrived while we were still eating our salads. The server seemed confused and just left the entrées sitting off to the side. My wife ordered the Chicken Parmesan, and the pasta appeared to have been sitting under a heat lamp for quite a while -- much of it was dried out around the edges. We sent the Chicken Parm back and declined a replacement, but it took so long for the plate to be cleared that I had already finished my pasta by the time it was addressed. The timing completely threw off our meal and left us both frustrated. We also asked twice for more bread and dipping sauce and never received it. It made for a very disappointing Valentine's Day. This used to be our go-to spot for a nice dinner, but after this experience, we'll likely be looking elsewhere.

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    Chicken Parmesan, House Salad, and an Aperol Spritz
    Chicken Parmesan, House Salad, and an Aperol Spritz
    Armando serving an Apple Martini
    Armando serving an Apple Martini
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    A bartender mixes the Sangria Sunset
    Cook's Seafood

    Cook's Seafood

    4.1
    (143 reviews)
    9.0 mi
    $$

    Been here multiple times since they opened. Atmosphere is light, bright, and airy. Place is…read morespacious and very clean. No fuss, no muss. Casual but food is top notch. If I remember correctly, they get some of their seafood locally, from Pillar Point Harbor, by Half Moon Bay. Other fish come from farther afield but quality and cost control is reasonable given the fact that seafood is expensive. I've never been led astray. Order at the counter, find a seat, and food will be delivered to your table. Never had their pasta before. Finally tried their fettuccine. Instead of Alfredo sauce, substituted with butter sauce. Selected shrimp with crab. OMG! So good. Pasta was perfectly al dente. Hate mushy pasta. This pasta was fully cooked but still had texture. The butter sauce was generously studded with garlic. Shrimp were large and plump. Fully cooked but not rubbery at all. Next time, will skip the crab which disintegrated into the sauce. Go all shrimp or maybe try with fish. The fried clam strips were unnecessary. The fettuccine was enough of a meal by itself. In fact, was so full after the clams, took most of the fettuccine home. Even as leftovers, the shrimp and fettuccine was so delicious for dinner the next day. To cap it off, staff from the head chef to the cashier/server were so friendly and helpful. They genuinely seem happy to work here. Only 1 suggestion, they should add a few TVs for World Cup viewing.

    Finally a decent fish and chips restaurant near San Ramon. Waited years for this place to open…read more I wouldn't go way out of my way to eat here but the prawn and chips and the fish tacos are definitely the winners. Get some extra tartar and cocktail sauce and it is a great meal. It isn't much of a true fish market and I can't say the lobster roll is better than Cousins food truck, but if you go here, definitely grab some prawn or fish and chips and get a taco and it is a perfect seafood combo. You won't be disappointed.

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    Clean, bright and spacious dining room
    Clean, bright and spacious dining room
    Tons of batter around each shrimp
    Tons of batter around each shrimp
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    Poke Don - seafood - Updated July 2026

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