Best poké spot in town! You can tell they actually care about what they're serving - the fish…read moretastes super fresh every time, and I love that they source locally whenever they can. Portions are huge and ingredients are clean!

I first discovered Poké House, here in the Paseo Nuevo Mall last year during SB Burrito Week. They…read morehad an incredibly delicious offering which was unlike anything I had ever eaten before (and am hoping they offer it again this next year). Of course I had to research the Meaning of "Poké, (POH-keh), and learned that it's Hawaiian for 'to slice,' or 'cut crosswise into pieces.' It is a dish of diced raw fish tossed in sauce and served as either an appetizer or Main Course (thank you Wikipedia). I then became a regular here and have thoroughly enjoyed their Hand Rolls, "Build Your Own" Combo Meals, Hot Bowls, and Signature Bowls. I always find something new here, and their staff is very helpful with putting them all together, as well as making suggestions to make each meal special. And now here they are during SB Burger Week with a delicious Spicy Tuna Slider. They swap out the traditional bun for compacted Sushi Rice seasoned with Furikake, and wrapped in a sheet of Nori. And then inside, with a generous scoop of house made tuna, there is mixed greens, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and jalapeno. And yes, it can be eaten just like a traditional burger. Incredibly tasty. Although I usually order my Poké to-go, they have a nice and clean dining space as you enter. The bowls make it easy to take for a picnic, or better yet, for the Free Summer Cinema on the grounds of the beautiful Santa Barbara Courthouse.

Really fresh live sea urchin prepared upon order served on a tray of ice and some lemons. Santa…read moreBarbara Sea Urchins are known around the world as being sweet, buttery and bright golden orange as you can see in the photos. They were still moving when it was handed to us. You don't need anything else but just a spoon or chopsticks since they're so delicate. Price: $18.95 + tax per sea urchin. As of April 2026. Also try the prepacked halibut ceviche $18.95/lb or ahi poke salad $25.95/lb. You can just get a small container for like $8. Parking is $3.50/hour on the main harbor, in front of the water. If you're lucky you can score free parking right before entering the lot.

My friend and I popped into Santa Barbara Fish Market while on the Santa Barbara Harbor. It's a…read moresmall fish market with no seating inside so keep that in mind when going. We went specifically for fresh live uni, but unfortunately they did not get any in that day. So I would suggest calling first before heading over if you are very rigid in what you are ordering. The fresh uni is SO popular so best to double check first. However, if you do snag their fresh uni, it's more than $10 less than another place I won't mention on Stearns Wharf - that's a big win! We ended up getting a whole lot of cod to munch on instead. We got a whole pound's worth of smoked black cod - half candy flavored and half savory flavored for $32 with tax & tip. Absolutely loved them both and prices seemed great for such well flavored, fresh fish. We liked the candy a touch more than the savory but enjoyed both. Staff was pleasant enough, plus they have a bench outside that we sat at for a few minutes to eat. I'd love to go back in the future and try their acclaimed live uni~!

This is a very popular taco spot in Santa Barbara. There was a long line to order some tacos. After…read moreordering, grab a table (outdoors) and wait for the name to be called on the loudspeaker. There's also a batting cage on the side. I got the Triple Play to try three different tacos. They were so good and filling! I would definitely recommend this place to family and friends when we're in Santa Barbara again!

I was excited to try this place out due to the reviews, but my fiancé and I thought everything was…read morejust ok. We found the tacos to be a good portion, but pretty bland (tried the carne asada, fried fish, grilled shrimp, poke, and bulgogi tacos). The ahi in the poke tacos weren't marinated like poke usually is, needs some soy sauce and mirin added. We also tried their egg rolls which were mediocre. Customer service was great though!

After having a wonderful experience at the Santa Barbara Fish Market in Santa Barbara, we decided…read moreto check out their sister location with a bigger sit down menu. With plenty of parking and plenty of patio and outdoor seating, we took a long time to go over their extensive menu. It's a pretty relaxed casual space. They provide counter service only. So order at the counter, pay, and they'll give you a number. They'll find you whether you're sitting inside or out. So many food options! And they sell so many wonderful refrigerated items beyond fresh seafood. So many pickle varieties! We finally settled on: * Ahi Poke Bowl $18.95 * Fried Soft Shell Crab Sandwich $18.95 - This was no joke of a soft shell crab sandwich. Loaded with coleslaw, butter lettuce, tomato, and pepperonicini, I love when you get a real sandwich that's just too big for your mouth. I did ask for a bit more jalapeño aioli as I like a wetter sandwich. It all sits nicely on a toasted brioche bun. * Spicy Salmon Poke Bowl $18.95 * Confit Tuna Melt $17.95 - This wasn't your average tuna melt with Fiscalini cheddar and Castelvetrao olive. This was pretty good. We enjoyed the food so much we returned the next day! * Spicy Salmon Poke Bowl $18.95 * New England Clam Chowder $6.95 cup - This was a pretty good tasting cup of chowder. * Crab Cake Sandwich $19.95 - This item was on the blackboard. It's a snow crab patty with pickled daikon and fire cracker aioli. It's normally served on a brioche bun, but I subbed with their sourdough instead. * Fish & Chips $19.95, with dirty fried +$3 - This fish is beyond huge! It's massive and definitely excellent for sharing! And it tastes great too! And it lays on a bed of dirty fries. Fish & Chips is the way to go here people! Overall, we had some great eats. I preferred their cooked options, but the poke bowls were popular with my family. They also had fresh uni available too both days we went.

It was my first time visiting the SB Fish Market and was excited to try it as I had heard great…read morethings. We walked in and were not greeted by the employee taking our order. He did not once welcome us so service could be better. We also ordered shrimp tacos as a to-go order and when we were going to eat them we realized we received fish tacos. We checked our receipt and saw he input fish tacos. We also ordered a side of clam chowder soup and their ceviche tostadas. The fish tacos were great quality. The fish was perfectly crisp and light. The corn tortillas tasted great and toppings were good. More lemon slices would have been better as well and some more tartar sauce. The ceviche tostada for a to-go order was packaged great. The avocado salsa and red salsa were delicious. The fish was fresh but the ceviche did need more lemon and more mango. The clam chowder was my personal favorite and everything that makes a good clam chowder was in this. They have great wholesale options as well and indoor/outdoor seating. Overall, our experience could have been better due to customer service lacking but I would recommend the clam chowder.

Tried this spot for the fishwich and honestly--it might be the best fish sandwich I've ever had…read more The fish was perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside and super fresh and flaky inside, and everything just came together really well. I had to wait a bit since there was some issue with the deep fryer, but I'm glad I waited Definitely would recommend if you're a fan of a good fish sandwich.

I had the Korean salmon tacos and they were the standout for me. Super flavorful, great sauce and…read moreseasoning, and the homemade tortillas are always a big plus. The atmosphere is very casual with decent outdoor seating, which works well for this kind of spot. Service was fine and what you'd expect for a laid-back place like this, but the food is really what earned the positive rating. I'd definitely come back for the tacos.

This place gets 5 stars for several reasons: size (for the bowl size, it was filling), taste (the…read moresauces enhanced and didn't overpower the food), freshness, and service. I'm visiting the area and chose this place bc of it's photos, protein choices, toppings, and pricing that aligns with poke places in LA. I ordered online from my hotel just under 3 miles away, and I forgot to choose sauces. Poke sauces are one characteristic of eating poke that makes each place and bowl unique. I got there, and the chef came out and asked if it was intentional that I left out the sauces. Service is what gave this place the fifth star. They were warm, friendly, and excited for me hoping I enjoyed my food. Because I forgot to add sauce, they gave me some to try on the side. The spicy mayo was nice bc it added creaminess and a little heat to the dish. Both the sweet shoyu and orangy garlic enhanced the flavors and freshness of the proteins and veggie toppings while being a great accompaniment to my salad and rice base. Toppings really help the over-all experience. No soy sauce needed at all. Finally, the five proteins that go into a large bowl were the bigger winner. Poke is hard to commit to sometimes for the price, but once you find a spot like this, it deserves to be "the place". If I lived here or when I visit again, I will absolutely come here again and wish them the best. Good luck not eating the large bowl at once bc the flavors are so good. Best wishes for continued success for this place. I enjoyed the bowl a bunch.

I want to preface that I have had poke here that easily earned a 5 star review. However, after…read morereturning a few times, that grade rapidly decreased. I am not even sure why :/ Usually I get a medium sized build your own bowl with a variety of tuna selections, a lot of veg toppings, spicy sauce, and all the crunchy toppings to finish the bowl. Nothing so crazy, and usually it's pretty good. But the last couple times I have gone, the bowl was not to standard and I couldn't finish it. The most recent time I went, they drowned my bowl in sauce. And you may be thinking "sauce is good its more flavor!". Drowned. Borderline soup. It was too much and made everything mushy and just not good :( I want to keep going here in hopes that it returns to the state it was in when I first began going. There aren't really any good poke spots in Goleta with bowls, so this is all I got! Hoping for a better change!

Located right at the end of the pier, this spot is such a Santa Barbara classic. You can either…read morepark on the street and walk the pier or actually drive directly onto the pier itself. Huge bonus: there's plenty of parking on the pier and it's free for under 90 minutes. It definitely gets packed on weekends, so whenever I'm in town I prefer stopping by for a Friday lunch. Usually no wait for indoor seating, though the outdoor tables can take a little longer (worth it for the view if you have time). The food is consistently phenomenal every single visit. The clam chowder in the bread bowl and the rock crab are absolute must-orders and honestly my go-to every time. Fresh, flavorful, and exactly what you want when you're eating seafood on the water. Service is also always solid. The staff is super attentive with refills, extra butter, napkins -- all the little things that make the experience even better. Pro tip: check the weather before you go. If it was rainy or rough weather the day before or that morning, the fishing boats sometimes don't go out, which means they can run low or be out of some of the local catch items.

The view and the service here was amazing, I was seated quickly and had my order taken quickly…read more I came here specifically to try the uni on scallops and was unfortunately disappointed. The portions of the scallops and uni were very small and it was not as flavorful as I thought it would be. I am a huge uni fan so the experience was a bit of a bummer. The view was great, though, but the meal was a let down.

Best poke bowls in Santa Barbara! The bowls are packed to the top - no skimping here. The fish is…read moresuper fresh, and you can really taste the quality. All the sauces are great and really add flavor to the bowl. It might seem a bit pricey at first, but considering how fresh the fish is and the area, it's actually pretty reasonable. It's definitely a treat if you're looking for some quality poke. The casual vibe makes it a great spot to sit down and enjoy. You won't regret stopping by!

This place has been mine and my boyfriend's FAVORITE Poke spot for years, my favorite for even…read morelonger. We absolutely LOVED Yabee and Johnny (the two workers at the front) and were treated very well throughout these years. However, today my boyfriend went back there to pick us up a poke bowl. It has been about a month of us not eating here (we got busy). Unfortunately it doesn't seem Yabee and Johnny are working anymore which is a huge bummer. He came home with a said "large" poke bowl that he paid $35 for. For the base he asked for light mixed greens, and for the protein and toppings he asked for salmon, tuna and imitation crab. When he came home, I immediately noticed there was a SIGNIFICANT decrease in the fish portioning, especially for the "large bowl". The only reason the bowl was filled, was because it was mostly lettuce. I kid you not when I say our bowl was filled with about 90% lettuce and greens and about 10% actual fish and toppings. We have NEVER experienced this before and for the price we paid, I would expect anyone to be treated to MUCH better portions of fish. The bowl didn't even remotely fill either of us up and we were both left just as hungry as before. I wish I had taken a photo of what it looked like when we were done, as the bowl was STILL filled to the brim with lettuce. I'm not sure if we were just personally jipped this time but I sincerely hope this isn't the new way this place will be handling their business. I am pretty bummed about this.

What can I say other than culinary perfection? It's where street food meets casual dining but with…read moremasterfully crafted menu items that will make your taste buds pop! The KFC Bao was exceptional. Crunchy, tangy, sweet, fresh and savory. A delightful dish that had me wanting a second one. The Dolsot Bokkeumbap was also delicious, savory and a bit in the heavy side, it could use something fresh, acidic or sweet to brighten up the dish. The staff was very friendly and recommended the Bao, so they know what is good on the menu. I was sat outside where they have a beautiful little patio with heaters and comfortable seating. Overall this place is a must try!

Overall the food was very delicious. I would recommend the Bao (both the KFC and pork belly were…read morevery good). The sweet potato dumplings are fried and had a very unique twist for Asian fusion and would recommend. The kalbi was very mediocre, but it was fun for sharing. Day cake was delicious. I would highly recommend since it came out and was very warm. The bingsu was mostly frozen and was not finally shaved in terms of milk ice and the Nutella pairing with it did not go very well. We had a fantastic server (Cathy) who took our orders and was very friendly. The front staff was quite rude when we followed up what the wait time was (might have been because it was busy, but hope that it's a 1x thing and not a pattern). Otherwise, vibes we're very good and I can see why this is a popular spot.

All of these stars are for the excellent taste and quality of the food. The service tonight was the…read moreworst ever. We have been coming here since it opened and were so disappointed. We sat for 20 minutes waiting to order our drinks and appetizers. We never got bread. The waiter took our forks when he took the appetizer plate and just dropped our food on the table and left so we had to go hunting for silverware as our food sat getting cold. What happened?

Wow! We live in SB and we are so impressed with the service we received today. Heather ( hostess)…read moreis amazing! Whoever hired her is a genius. She is so friendly, has a wonderful smile, and she is so Welcoming! Ben served us. He is also amazing! He is on point. He is friendly and informative about the menu and the food. Another amazing hire! It's so great to see these younger people doing such a great job. We will continue to return. And, btw, the food was on point. My husband, upon Ben's recommendation, had the spicy salmon sandwich. I had the ahi ceviche and the Parmesan potato cake. It was all very tasty. Highly recommend.