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    Large Build Your Own Bowl
    Aileen F.

    I was looking for a poke place close to my hotel during my trip to Oakland. Of course, I went to Yelp for my search and found Poke Parlor. Since it was close to their closing time, I didn't have time to take photos of the place. From what I recall, it was clean and sparsely decorated. There was only one employee manning the counter so I had to wait until he finished the orders of the folks ahead of me and an online order. I got the large bowl with 4 protein options. Overall, it was good but I've had better poke.

    Phil A.

    I came here on a Saturday afternoon, and from the outside, it looked like it might be closed. This location is near Lake Merritt, and it's set up to go or to eat outside as there is parklet type area right outside. Or you could walk to nearby Snow Park, which has plenty of benches. My poke bowl was a little light on the poke, but it tasted fine. Nothing really stood out though. The service was ok, and given the location, I will be coming here again!!

    Small Build Your Own Bowl with spicy tuna
    Carlos S.

    A Poke place walking distance from work. Portions are great for the small build a bowl. The spicy tuna with sriracha aioli is a must if you want some heat and balance with cucumbers and crab salad. Ordered online and I believe it was made quick but GrubHub was slow to update status. No line or customers when I arrived, but also sad because there is less foot traffic for the small businesses around here.

    Rainbow Bowl - a mixed experience with some good ingredients but others that missed the mark
    Alan G.

    Being a huge fan of poke (and eaten plenty in Hawaii) and because this restaurant being walking distance from work, I wanted to give it a try after reading prior reviews. My overall rating is 3.5/5 based on the Rainbow Bowl and California sushirito. The positives included: - Easy to order online - Easy to pick up and it was ready on time - The staff were friendly and efficient - The interior of the store was clean and had a nice design - The portion size was good for lunch - Overall, most of the ingredients seemed pretty fresh and the bowl was prepared pretty carefully The reasons for why my overall rating was not higher included: - Even though the portion size was decent, the price point was higher than for other places and given the other comments below - The texture of the tuna, yellowtail and salmon was good but really, none of the fish types had much flavor which is tough given it is supposed to be the star of the dish and their statement that they only use "sashimi grade" seafood - For my taste, the house made sauces didn't live up flavor-wise to what I expected - The California sushirito was ok with decent rice texture and standard fillings, but it wasn't optimally wrapped so that fillings were coming out, and you also couldn't adjust it to not include the unagi sauce which felt out of place in this sushirito - It would be great to offer a high-quality soy sauce or tamari option I was really hoping that this place would deliver especially given they also state they are focused on sustainably sourced ingredients and locally-produced ingredients as well. Will given them another chance and hope the constructive feedback is helpful in their efforts to be a top lunch option in the area.

    Medium Build your Own Bowl,-w/ Salmon, Tuna, Crab, on veggie base
    Steve D.

    The other day, I got a really delightful Poke Bowl from this restaurant. It was the Medium Build-your -own-Bowl menu option. I had it with Spicy Crab, Salmon, and Ahi Tuna. The bowl offers unlimited veggies, toppings, and sauces. I chose mixed greens as the base. The presentation and style were great. The bowl travels well as takeout, nothing was soggy. OK, I'm not a Poke Bowl purist. I have no problem with proteins and toppings being together. I was trying out different Poke Bowl places, searching for a healthy lunch alternative to sandwiches and boring salads. Poke Parlor makes a good satisfying meal. I like the presentation and unlimited toppings, and I'll be back to try other menu choices.

    David C.

    Service is good prices are very reasonable. All of the seafood is very fresh they have unlimited bowl and burrito menu but they like to make your own burritos which is a very cool deal for an extra dollar and it's still more affordable than most of the chain Hope you places in the area. It's very authentically seasoned and looking forward to coming back since my office is nearby. Hoping to get a returning members program with discount I tried the spicy salmon and a spicy crab burritos and they are very good.

    Bug in my poke (on the leaf in front)
    Bianca B.

    I've been here a few times and always had good experiences! But sadly today I ordered via yelp for pickup and came home to find a bug in my poke. I had ordered salad as my base so I suspect the lettuce wasn't properly washed. I ended up throwing it away because I did not feel comfortable eating it. I'm not sure that I will come back, but if you decide to come here be sure to double check your food especially if you get the lettuce.

    Medium Build Your Own Bowl
    Marlon T.

    Poke Parlor is a great new Poke option by the Lake in Oakland, so naturally my wife and I were excited to try their food! We'd been craving Poke for months, so when this showed up we decided to jump on a order in between these never ending Zoom meetings! We ordered lunch on one of the delivery platforms, and about 30 minutes later we were demolishing some Poke/chicken bowls! My wife ordered a build-a-bowl with salmon and spicy tuna while I ordered a fried chicken bowl. We both really liked our bowls, the salmon and spicy tuna bowl was so fresh and packed with flavors. You can choose your own fish or other protein options with several sauces to add as well. The chicken bowl had very crunchy chicken with red cabbage, miso sauce, and lots of pickled ginger. You can choose between sushi rice, brown rice, tortilla chips, and greens to create many bowl combinations. We will order again, thank you Poke Parlor for a new Poke option in Oakland! You can never have too many Poke options in your life.

    Salmon supreme
    Geronimo R.

    I've been picking up lunch here the past few weeks and this is now my official poke spot! My favorite is the salmon supreme bowl as I am a huge salmon sashimi lover. The ingredients are fresh and high-quality. They also don't skimp on the portions -- they really fill up your bowls! Service is nice and the place is clean. They also are strategically located near Snow Park and Lake Merrit. So this is the perfect spot to pick up some chill food on a warm day and picnic by the park/lake.

    This place is kind of a hidden gem. You probably wouldn't see it unless you worked near the area and/or are walking by. I've walked by here so many times but never took the chance to go in until today, and let me tell you how glad I am that I did today! I forgot the exact name of my order- crispy chicken bowl I believe with half greens and half white rice. They made it fresh, only having to wait ~10 minutes. I will definitely be coming back here to try more items on the menu!!

    BYOB bowl with FRESH salmon, shrimp, pineapple, edamame, habanero sauce, house shoyu, and unagi !
    Alex M.

    This place has me keep coming, it's conveniently located next to my office and as I'm often short in time, I appreciate how efficient the staff is here in getting people in and out. The staff are all very knowledgeable and friendly. I got the BYOB (build your own bowl) and one thing I lien is that they have so many ingredients that you really can't get tired of this place because you can mix and match a wide variety of sauces, bases, proteins, and toppings. There crispy chicken bowls are also delicious and the chicken is always juicy, tender and crispy. This is a good option for those who don't want raw fish, which by the way is delicious. The salmon is one if my favorites and they cut the entire fish in the store, and it really shows in the freshness of the fish ! My BYOB bowl had FRESH salmon, shrimp, pineapple, edamame, habanero sauce, house shoyu, and unagi ! Also got carrots to be healthy (they cut whole fresh carrots every day !) I got white rice however they also have brown rice and mix green and cucumber noodles for those on low carb/keto They have limited outdoor seating and there's also lake Merritt right down the street. The inside is very clean and well kept, and they also have delicious teas and other drinks, which make it a great catering option for the many offices surrounding this places will be back and highly recommended !

    Medium Build Your Own Bowl
    Jonathan D.

    Awesome little spot right by the lake! I go here whenever I'm in the area and looking for a quick bite. The seafood is fresh and they really do pack the bowl, which is super important when poke these days cost an arm and a leg! As for my order, I usually go with the medium (3 scoops) and it cost about $16 with tax. Would definitely recommend getting the tuna, spicy salmon and albacore with the house shoyu, house chili and siracha ailoi sauce! It's my favorite combo and is the perfect blend between sweet, spicy and sour! Only downside is that there isn't a dedicated parking lot so you'll have to park on the street but the area is usually pretty empty, so it shouldn't be a problem. Oh and the service here is great as well! Quick and efficient - which is exactly what I like! :)

    Large Build Your Own Bowl
    Thomas N.

    I went here for lunch right when they opened on a Wednesday. The bowl was a great option. Tasted the fresh fish and the add-on were great. The rice did not taste fresh. Seem like it was day old rice left on warm. I would get the salad option next time.

    Rainbow: Ahi Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail, green onion, white onion, cucumber, Citrus ponzu, Sriracha aioli, avocado, crab salad, sesame

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    Portions have gone down while prices have gone up but that seems like everywhere now. Solid poke bowl but it was better before

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    The best poke in Oakland! I go here multiple times for lunch while working, and it's always the top spot on my list each time.

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    Amazing service. The atmosphere is the best. Right when you walk in it feels so relaxing. Can't…read morewait for another special dinner with my wife. 10 star's

    You'll never go broke overestimating the bad press the City of Oakland gets both locally and…read morenationally. Yes, crime is up, homelessness is out of control, the A's, Warriors and Raiders left. At some point you have to worry about the elephants at the Oakland Zoo moving to Las Vegas. Enough. Let's talk about an independent Oakland institution that hopefully isn't going anywhere. Scott's Seafood in Jack London Square, celebrating their 50th anniversary. . Yes, Oakland is the home of the Black Panthers and the Hells Angels but it's still a city where business is done everyday: Oakland is still the home of major Fortune 500 companies like Clorox, and the University of California makes its headquarters here. Plenty of high-tech companies too like Pandora call Oakland home. And the Port of Oakland ain't going anywhere. So you need a place fora business lunch: That's Scott's. When you walk in, it's all business. Private booths, crisp linen tablecloths, and great views of the Alameda Estuary and the giant container ships. Great spot to watch the sunset too. Just the kind of deal making place you'd find Willie Brown, or Jerry Brown, or Tim Brown for that matter. Servers dress in button down shirts and ties. No nose rings or purple haired servers here. They know their business, and their menus, and their wines. Of course Scott's isn't only for the business crowd. It's a place to go to celebrate milestones. Anniversaries, birthdays, graduations, etc. My wife and I came to Scott's for her birthday on a Tuesday night: Even on a relatively slow night, Scott's still had a piano happy hour (our pianist actually played with The Temptations) I started off with clam chowder, which was excellent, piping hot and served with plenty of warm Boudin sourdough from San Francisco. (Sadly no more Colombo in Oakland anymore, another town favorite gone). My wife ordered the oysters which our server (a longtime vet of 11 years) suggested splitting a dozen both raw and Rockefeller, which came meaty and cheesy with plenty of creamed spinach: it was a great choice. Be warned slurping your oyster with Scott's homemade horseradish is like taking a fastball from Dave Stewart; the Oakland native and Athletics pitching ace, upside the head. I ordered the cioppino which came steaming hot with toasted crostini and cracked Dungeness crab. . Fantastic. I've had cioppino lots of places but as Johnny Cash famously said while playing A Boy Named Sue across the Bay at San Quentin "I've fought tougher men, but I really can't remember when." I might have had better cioppino than Scott's but I can't remember when either. My wife got the petit filet mignon and lobster tail. I'll order the filet next time, Buttery and perfectly cooked. We topped it with white chocolate cheesecake and an on the house raspberry sorbet. Wasn't a cheap birthday dinner but like head coach John Madden of the Oakland Raiders famously said "when you played the Raiders, you knew you'd been in a game." When I get my credit card statement it'll be a hefty charge but it'll remind me of how good a meal I had. Did I mention brunch is back at Scott'? OK. Now I did. Here's to another 50 years for Scott's. Thanks for reppin' The Town.

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    Sirene

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    Update: - get crudo anything - scallop and halibut were…read moregreat tonight - house wine is a blend made in house, superb - whoa that abalone - getting this guy every time and doubling the order Keep on, keepin' on: - gnocchi - chef's kiss - oysters - dessert, Passionfruit posset - fried chicken, collards, biscuit, mash - black cod Continues to be fantastic, spendy, but this is quality good food and great ambiance.

    Jollibee for the win!…read more Professional food critics love Sirene's fried chicken. Yelp and Reddit are mixed. Most on Google like it. I'm in the teeny tiny minority and it wasn't my jam. Two small pieces were $25...I could have gotten a bucket of Jollibee's! Ok, I know that's like comparing Zuni's roast chicken to Costco's rotisserie chicken so to put this in perspective, Sirene's fried chicken is double the price of Ad hoc's. I don't mind paying for great food but for the price, I expected the fried chicken to be drop your draws, bomb.com. More on that later. Sister resto to The Morris in the city, Sirene has earned strong praise for its seafood, fried chicken, and thoughtfully curated wine program. By day, the same space also operates as a café serving coffee and pastries. Reviews for both concepts are combined under a single listing. Rezzies are highly recommended for dinner service. They have a lovely back patio perfect in this weather we've been having. D R I N K S * Sipsmith Gin & Club Soda ($14 x2) Stiff and nicely carbonated. F O O D * Big Eye Tuna (4 pc-$18): https://tinyurl.com/5n8bz2hu Great palate opener, the fresh tuna was served in a light citrusy sauce. * Sea Scallop Crudo w/ yuzu, almond vinaigrette, bee pollen, caviar ($21): https://tinyurl.com/y8ec2ehz Clean and delicate, with a buttery texture and a subtle pop of umami from the caviar. * Santa Barbara Purple Uni ($25) Fresh, sweet, and briny. * Pizza w/ shrimp chorizo, charred broccoli, raclette ($25): https://tinyurl.com/3ta4dy87 Love the leopard spotted, chewy crust and the creamy, mildly nutty raclette cheese. The shrimp chorizo tho? Underwhelming...it was hard to tell whether they were aiming for a Spanish or Mexican style, but it came across as bland. * Fried Chicken w/ choice of one side (2 pc -$25): https://tinyurl.com/4bpryc3m Considering the hype and that the fried chicken took up 1/4 the menu, expectations were high. It came out unusually dark and the batter was hard as a rock on the first bite. I asked if that's their style and was told it can vary, and they kindly re-fired it. The re-fire looked better, but it still wasn't for me - the crust remained hard on the teeth and the white meat was dry. - Side: Octopus Kimchi - I thought the kimchi would be a nice acidic contrast to the fried chicken but it was an incredibly sour, salt bomb. - Mashed Potatoes ($6) - Decent, creamy and smooth. - Biscuit ($6) - While small, the warmed biscuit was lightly crisp on the outside with a soft, tender interior and a buttery, slightly tangy flavor. * Fish & Chips: Ling cod, piquillo pepper aioli ($25): https://tinyurl.com/bdftrdc6 Redeeming the fried chicken, the fish was light and flaky with an airy, crispy batter. It came with a generous pile of hot, crunchy fries and a piquillo pepper aioli that added a smoky, slightly sweet, tangy finish. * Buttermilk Ice Cream ($5): https://tinyurl.com/4hbp5629 My fav part was the buttery shortbread cookie. I think they accidentally added too much salt, as the buttermilk ice cream was salty. S E R V I C E Wonderful hospitality from the manager, David. Food service was prompt with well-paced courses. A M B I A N C E Lively, casual bistro with exposed bricks, amber lighting, and wood-fired oven. P A R K I N G Street parking was relatively easy for an early Sunday dinner. Overall, I can see why Sirene is popular in the Oakland food & wine scene. Def worth a visit if you're looking for modern, elevated California-inspired cuisine paired with cozy, neighborhood vibes.

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