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    Poke Dot

    4.1 (1.3k reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Hawaiian, Poke
    Open 10:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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

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    Emilie G.

    I've been on a bit of a poke kick lately, and since I didn't feel like heading out, I decided to get Poke Dot delivered. I'm always a little nervous about raw fish traveling, but this was absolutely delicious and arrived perfectly fresh! * Freshness: The fish quality was top-tier. Even with the delivery time, the tuna and salmon were firm and chilled, which is exactly what you want. * The Mix-ins: I love how they distribute the sauce--it wasn't soggy at all. Every bite had a great balance of flavor without drowning out the taste of the fish. * Portion Size: They were quite generous with the scoops and the toppings, making it a very filling and satisfying meal. The delivery was quick and the packaging was sturdy, so nothing leaked or got squished. It's definitely my new go-to when I want a healthy, high-quality meal but want to stay in. Whether you're dining in or ordering at home, Poke Dot is incredibly consistent. Definitely one of the better poke spots in the area for quality and portion size!

    Channy I.

    By far - my favorite poke in the OC. Everything is always so fresh and they're always so friendly. Every time I've visited, the consistency is always there. I usually get the smallest size (2 proteins) and tbh, it's a great amount of food. I wished there was a size in between, I usually can't finish it. They pack the box, always! My go to is always one of their seasonal salmon/tuna. Parking can be annoying on the weekdays during lunch. Theres indoor and outdoor seating.

    Cheryle L.

    Poke Dot is good. However, they have raised their prices a lot over the past 3 to 4 years. It's overpriced IMO (hence the 3 stars) but it's really the only poke place nearby if you work in the area so this is your only option. There are similar places in Irvine that give the same amount of food but for less price. The sauces are bland compared to previous years when I would come here once a week or so. Customer service has been efficient. Always busy though of course during the lunch rush during the week. Ample parking. Clean restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Overall - if you're craving poke and in the area - this place is good but it's just overpriced.

    Girls were so fast making my bowl, so many good selections, its been so hard to find places with hot cheetos as a crunchy and they had it, I was highly satisfied with the portion and the selection and quality.

    Linh N.

    Solid poke bowl that is LOADEDDDDD. I love their salmon here and the scoops they gave are lowkey a lot. Would definitely come back bevause they hage Cheetos as well!

    Daph H.

    Poke Dot is the most generously portioned poke shop in Irvine that I've found. Their regular bowl ($17.45) gives you three scoops of protein, with nice big chunks of fish. I like that crab meat, avocado and seaweed salad are available at no extra charge. It was so big that I think I could probably just get a small bowl next time. I had placed my order online and for pick up during the busy lunch hour (where the line was to the door). I had ordered two bowls and unfortunately the bases for them got mixed up, so I got my husband's white rice and he got my salad and brown rice. Oops. I might have given Poke Dot a higher rating, if not for this. If you come during weekday lunch, you may want to order online. Or maybe it's safer to just get in line and make sure your bowl is made the way you want.

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    Katherine S.

    Stumbled upon this place on my way to a tutoring class and it was pretty convenient for us. It was literally 2 minutes from the tutoring place and we could not be happier. We went in at 4:30pm and obviously it was not a busy time. The place was well-maintained, clean, and had plenty of seating areas. We ended up having a large bowl with a white rice as a base, and 5 scoops of delicious proteins (1 spicy tuna, 2 salmon, and 2 shrimp). For the sauce, we tried spicy mayo which was perfect (just the right amount of heat), and the toppings we picked our usual likings (green onion, seaweed salad, furikake, and masago). Honestly, we didn't expect to eat this much food before our dinner time, so we only managed to eat half and took the rest home for later.

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    Tina L.

    Great portion sizes with a variety of toppings, ability to customize half rice and salad, add several fish proteins. Plenty of tables as a casual sit down spot. This location has plenty of parking with several great shops nearby like Paderia for cookies/pastries.

    Trisha D.

    Food: 3 Protein Poke Bowl (Half Brown Rice and Chips) Price: $17.45 Overall: My friend recommended this place to me. We came on July 4th and they weren't close until 4pm! Upon arriving, I like that they have a variety of fish options. Also, the portions are very big; each scoop of fish was generous! I got the regular, and they stacked up on the fish and sides. The avocado here was also free (IN THIS ECONOMY? SAY LESS). Not an authentic hawaiian spot but this is a solid casual poke with a great amount of indoor and outdoor seating!

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    Jenn R.

    Dropped by for a poke bowl and even though we found a parking spot up close, I could see the lot filling up during peak times. If that happens, there is additional parking behind the shopping plaza. Just wanted to throw that out there because don't let the parking deter you from trying this place out! THE FOOD. - Poke Bowl (Large) | The large is large! It comes with five scoops of protein and several options of toppings to choose from. Everything was fresh and delicious. If you're a salmon lover, definitely get a few scoops of it! THE DRINK. - Pink Lemonade | Sweet and tangy. Get it. THE RETURN? Yeah, I'd come back. I really like the portion sizes and the food quality is everything.

    Becky C.

    One my favorite poke spots because their portions are large! I used to come here for work all the time before I moved offices. The service is always great and quick. There is indoor and outdoor seating available.

    Isela V.

    My FAVORITE poke place! I legit eat here at least 3 times a week! The poke is ALWAYS fresh, and they have a nice selection of options. This place gets PACKED! Especially during lunch time, but I assure you it's definitely worth the wait. They also have a nice outside patio to sit and enjoy some sunshine. They are not stingy with their portions and they've never disappointed. Their prices are reasonable for the portions they give.

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    KaiRu H.

    This is my second time coming here and it's definitely one of the best poke shops in the area! The store is kept pretty clean and there weren't many people when I came in but I can imagine how busy it gets during the weekdays. I went with the regular bowl (3 scoops) but definitely could have done the small bowl (2 scoops). The portions here are extremely generous and the employees are all very sweet here. I do wish I got more sauce as I couldn't really taste much flavor so that's something I'll definitely keep in mind for next time! They also give free avocado here so that's a huge plus.

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    4 months ago

    The crab meat was very good, also the complimentary avocado and masago is the cherry on top

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    11 months ago

    Really good fish quality and I probably eat here twice every week! Servers are always nice and it's clean place to bring kids too!

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    10 months ago

    My favorite poke spot in OC! I always try to pick up some poke here whenever I'm in the area. Generous portions & filling!

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    1 year ago

    Delicious, healthy fast food! Like a Subway at level 10. Great options for a very healthy meal. The servers were very nice too.

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    6 months ago

    My favorite poke ever!!! Come here all the time. Always fresh and delicious. Great portions and friendly staff

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    10 months ago

    This place is good I come here almost every day! They got good tuna and salmon! They got good crab meat

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    Literally my fav poke spot. Everything here is fresh and they have great portion sizes!!

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    6 months ago

    Amazing customer service fast and tasty food looked and tasted extremely fresh. Price was very solid

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    1 year ago

    Poke is fresh! No extra charge on avocado. Portions on fish are generous. Overall great poke

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    Good stuff appreciate the service and good! Got the salmon and shrimp with a really good sauce

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    Delicious poke spot! Generous with their portions and a great lunch spot if you're in the area. Highly recommend.

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    9 months ago

    Very generous portions and friendly staff one of my favorite poke spots! Delicious food!

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    Ask the Community - Poke Dot

    Do they take apple pay?

    Yes, now with apple pay and google pay

    Is this the only location or are there others?

    Do they have gluten free options (ie gluten free soy sauce)?

    Yes they have GF soy sauce, Spicy Mayo, and Sesame oil as GF sauce options. Note* per employee The Imitation crab is not GF.

    Do they let you get extra toppings? Ex: Avacado 2 scoops instead of 1

    There is a charge for a 2nd scoop of avocado. (But they'll give you a 2nd scoop of crabmeat at no charge - I know most other places would charge for the crab.)

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    Aloha 21 Hawaiian BBQ - Mahi - Mahi $15.99

    Aloha 21 Hawaiian BBQ

    4.0(119 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    Another solid meal from aloha 21…read more We recently went to aloha bbq at the district shopping center and their portions were so stingy! Also the extra cabbage for &1.69 is totally worth it

    If you are needing to have great food, service, and quality you've met the spot right here. Been…read moreneeding some extra protein in your plate? This is the spot. Lots of other places that offer Hawaiian food are either too expensive for a small portion size of protein or either too cheap and horrible quality, but this place was reasonable price for the amount of meat you get (THE PLATES CAN FEED A FAMILY OF 2,3)! The chicken was so moist and the rice and macaroni was the perfect serving amount with perfect taste. Now when I want Hawaiian bbq I will for sure make the 1/2 an hour drive for this place! The chicken katsu was perfect as well, some places have it but it's too oily, but this place has the perfect katsu ever with the moisture still in the chicken and the katsu covering is so crispy and not oily at all! We also ordered Spam masubi and when I say they were the greatest thing I mean they were so great that it reminded me of my past friend how she used to make them. Service was incredible, walked in and boom this nice guy in the cash register was so patient and he helped us with whatever we needed. He was so attentive with whatever we needed. The place was also kept very clean, even the one restroom they had. And hey giving a shoutout to the chefs behind the kitchen for the incredible, amazing, top quality food! ALL THE FOOD WAS ALSO SERVED VERY WARM!

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    Tasty Hawaiian BBQ & Local Food - We provide Catering

    Tasty Hawaiian BBQ & Local Food

    4.1(107 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    Convenient Hawaiian bbq located in a mess hall…read more I tried the feast combo for $24, which came with fried shrimp, chicken, and beef. It's a little expensive, but the meat portions are big and I had enough leftovers to make another meal. It definitely feels like a quantity over quality type of spot. The meat was also only a bed of raw cabbage, which I thought was cut too thick and made for an inconvenient bite. While the location is probably busy and lively during lunch with all the corporate offices nearby, it was nearly empty in the evening. There is validated parking for the mess hall, and also a park across the street that has a free parking lot.

    Part of the Mess Hall. Last stall in the back. Order at the register, they give you a buzzer and it…read moregoes off when your order is ready. Communal seating inside and outside. Not the fastest service, but friendly. They also validate parking if you park in the gated area, but that whole situation is confusing and annoying, as you have to scan QR codes and enter your car and billing info, even if the first 90 mins are free. I got the 2-meat teriyaki combo and chose beef and chicken. Comes with 2 scoops rice, 1 scoop mac, and crunchy cabbage that actually tastes good! Usually the cabbage at other Hawaiian places is wet and gross. Also got 2 orders of spam musubi (1 piece in each order). Everything was delicious and high quality! Ran me around $30 as of Sep 2025 and was split between wife and I for lunch. We weren't stuffed, but it was enough. Not bad given food halls tend to be pricey.

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    Da Luau Hawaiian Grill - Lava Plate

    Da Luau Hawaiian Grill

    3.7(791 reviews)
    5.3 mi
    $$

    Usually after running errands over the weekends, we try to find a new place for a bite to eat. We…read moresearched the Yelp app for a restaurant that had garlic shrimp, since that's what I was craving. That's when we found Da Luau Hawaiian Grill. Just south of Interstate 5 on Jeffrey Rd, you'll find a small shopping center. There is a row of 4-5 small eateries, but at the far end, you'll see Da Luau Hawaiian Grill. The inside of the restaurant is small, but could easily accommodate 30 people at shared tables. It's very clean inside and has seating at tables or bench seats along the wall. The menu consists of various Hawaiian-inspired dishes. I personally was craving garlic shrimp. I asked for garlic rice as well, but asked them to hold the onions. My husband had a spam and eggs meal. We also couldn't forget to add shaved ice to our order because we wanted something sweet and refreshing for dessert. The shrimp was delicious and did not have an overpowering fishy flavor. The garlic sauce was slightly sweet, which was quite refreshing. I was expecting something with more of a garlicky flavor, but this had hints of other spices combined for a unique flavor. I really enjoyed my meal! I'm glad that I came here with an open mine. I noticed that many of the reviews for Da Luau Hawaiian Grill were mixed. However, I personally enjoyed my meal and would definitely come back again in the near future.

    i stop by here every now and then whenever i'm craving a fish and rice combo that isn't poke. i…read moreusually go for a build-your-own platter with mahi mahi, rice, and potato mac salad. the mac salad is super thick and creamy, almost a little too much. it's good for a few bites, but getting a full side of it can feel like overkill. i made the mistake today when i thought i would want more than one scoop; won't be doing that again. the mahi mahi is cooked really well and the seasoning is great, but it can get a bit salty after a few bites, so it definitely needs their sweet sauce to balance it out. the restaurant itself is pretty spacious with plenty of seating, and it's never been busy any time i've gone. it's not the most vegetarian-friendly restaurant, but there's at least a decent amount of fish options for a pescatarian like me.

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    Da Luau Hawaiian Grill - Spam musubi - you can see it wasn't pan-fried, looks like it was sliced right out the can.

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    Spam musubi - you can see it wasn't pan-fried, looks like it was sliced right out the can.

    FAKA'S Island Grill - Crunchy spam musubi

    FAKA'S Island Grill

    4.3(523 reviews)
    4.3 mi
    $$

    We have been struggling to find a Hawaiian place that really hits the spot near us in Irvine. Well…read morethe search is over! We ordered a couple mixed plates that included the Kalua pork, Karaage chicken, and sweet chili shrimp. Everything was amazing! In my opinion, a good kalua pork is a make or break for a Hawaiian spot, and this one was absolutely delicious! It had great depth of flavor and was incredibly addicting. The karaage chicken - although not something I typically expect at a Hawaiian spot - was amazing as well. Fantastic texture and it came with a sweet green sauce that paired really well. I forgot to take photos since we were too hungry, but I'll definitely be ordering from here again. The only thing that surprised me was their spicy mac salad. I like spicy food but this side was -insanely- spicy. I genuinely don't know if they accidentally overloaded the spice, but I'm too scared to order it again, hahaha.

    Disappointing experience. My boyfriend and I came out of our way to try this place, and all…read moreplatforms (their website, Google, Yelp, Maps) showed that they were open. There was no mention anywhere that they're closed on Sundays or have limited hours. We even asked a nearby restaurant, and they said this place sometimes closes unexpectedly. That's really unprofessional. If you're going to change your hours or close on certain days, please keep your information updated so customers aren't inconvenienced.

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