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    WOW POKE

    3.7 (710 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Hawaiian, Poke
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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

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    Amarah E.

    My favorite poke place! It has generous portions always and many of the other poke places don't offer as many toppings, which for me is important. I love how i can mix and match my own sauce!!! Service is always alright, never great never bad either, I personally like how more revently orders are done only on the sheets of paper we fill out. Recently they've changed the bowls and they are no longer plastic, not sure if its permanent but I like it, less plastic waste!! But at the same time i can also see why others may not like the new containers, haha.

    Double salmon with brown rice
    Carmen D.

    My go-to poke spot. Location has plenty of parking and is fairly easy to get to. What I love is the consistency in flavor every time we visit. The poke tastes fresh and love the add-ons you can include in your bowl. Service is typically quick.

    Small double scoop salmon, half brown rice and half spring mix.
    Audrey E.

    I believe Poke Bar is now Wow Poke, might've changed ownership/management. However I think everything still tastes the same, fresh, and great quality ingredients. When you first start, you grab a menu paper and fill out what you want in your order which I like. You mark what all the ingredients you want in your bowl which is super convenient! I ordered the small bowl with salmon for my protein it comes with two scoops, half brown rice, and half salad. They are very generous with the portions! Service was great, everyone was very nice and helpful. They make your bowl to order! Ambiance is nice, lots of indoor seating and also outdoor seating as well!

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    Jonnie N.

    It was my first time back since they rebranded from Poke Bar to Wow Poke, and I was curious to see if anything had changed. Happy to say the freshness is still on point. The fish tastes clean and buttery, and everything behind the counter looks vibrant and well-prepped. Price-wise, it seems to have stayed about the same, though the portions felt slightly smaller than what I remember from before. That said, the quality definitely hasn't dipped. I especially love the addition of multiple new sauces -- it adds more ways to customize your bowl and really elevate the flavor profile. The combinations hit all the right notes, from savory to spicy to a little sweet if that's your vibe. Service is quick and efficient, making it an easy go-to when you want something fresh without a long wait. Overall, still a solid poke spot that delivers on flavor and quality.

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    Octavia S.

    Wow Poké! Stopped by Wow Poké a little before noon and had a great experience. When you walk in, you have two ordering options: you can grab a paper sheet, write down exactly what you want, and hand it to them, or order Subway-style while they build your bowl in front of you. Super easy and efficient. The restaurant was very clean and organized. It was empty when I arrived, but within minutes more people started coming in, so I can tell this place fills up quickly around lunch. Portion options are clear: Small: 2 proteins Medium: 3 proteins Large: 4 proteins I ordered the medium bowl with salmon, shrimp, and spicy tuna. My base was salad and brown rice, topped with seaweed salad, crab, masago, cucumber, avocado, seaweed flakes, and sauce. They have a wide variety of sauces to choose from -- I usually go with ponzu, but I decided to try their house-made sauce and I'm really glad I did. It was delicious and tied everything together perfectly. I also grabbed a coconut water. Total came out to about $20, which felt fair for the quality and portions. Service was fast, I was in and out in under 10 minutes. This spot feels more like a grab-and-go place than somewhere you'd linger, though there is seating if you want to eat there. On a less busy day, it would be nice to sit and enjoy your bowl. Overall, fresh ingredients, quick service, and a solid lunch option if you're in the Cerritos area. I'd definitely come back.

    Called multiple times to ask for assistance with an order I picked up and nobody answered. I'm allergic to pineapple and it was put on my order.

    Lorna K.

    Great poke with great selections. Fresh poke and salad greens . They even have vegan options. Freshly made to order. Service is quick. Clean areas to fine in. This used to be called poke Bar.

    Poke bowl medium size with 2 protein
    Liz C.

    Great poke that's fresh with generous portions and good variety of toppings. Seating available inside/outside and written order form required. I've been coming here for a few years and definitely one of my favorites in the area. I usually order 2 protein (salmon/spicy tuna), salad/brown rice, with several toppings including seaweed salad, ginger, edamame, cucumber, onions, and sauces. Good service and usually take order to go!

    Rebecca C.

    Hard to speak over the loud music, maybe that's why there's an optional form to fill out. Two workers were smiling and smirking with each other. Did I say something funny? It was a mediocre portion. Think it depends on the worker that day. Needs more sauce. Overall, not the best poke spot.

    My shrimp bowl was good and filling. Would purchase again.
    Shannon M.

    Had a taste for something healthy and fresh so we tried out Wow Poke. The bowl items looked fresh and well stocked but the ordering process was not ideal. The servers were talking to each other and not very helpful. The ordering sheet was a little overwhelming so I was hoping they would offer some assistance but no. I asked a few questions and ordered. They seemed a little slow but the food was good. We ordered 3 bowls and was happy with the taste. The place was newly updated with bright colors and signage. However, there were so many handwritten notes on the doors and walls about what you could or could not do. Don't touch this. Don't wear this inside, etc. Not very welcoming in my opinion. Food alone was a 4 but service was a 3.

    Not enough rice , little food terrible price

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    The fish are fresh. Love the variety so you can only have the food you love in your bowl. Great service

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    Service ok, rice could have been better, they need to do better when pouring sauce. Customer service could be better.

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    Don't like how they changed the bowls to a different container,this place used to be my favorite until everything changed.

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    Ask the Community - WOW POKE

    Will they ever take online or phone orders?

    Yes online order is working

    Are they open? I keep calling and no answer

    Yes they are open. I went last week but wasn't a fan of their salmon. They changed the way they cut them leaving some part of the skin on and it's just not appetizing anymore.

    Which sauces do not come with sugar? Asking for a friend who's doing keto :)

    You can ask for soy sauce and sriracha

    Um...is the address wrong? I had to google it to get here.

    Address is correct but some how because of 1/2 at the end of address number throws some navigation off

    Can I order online?

    The website says "coming soon"

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    Stinkin Crawfish of Lakewood

    4.3(753 reviews)
    4.0 mi
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    Respectably tasty and worthy of a bib. The biggest difference between this spot and its…read morecompetitors? The sauce in the bag felt a bit... watered down like it went for a swim before meeting the seafood. For a party of four, we ordered: SHRIMP LOVER COMBO, LOBSTER ROLL, SIDE OF RICE, BASKET OF SEASONED FRIES, AND MAD DOG XXX SAUCE on the side. Portion-wise, we left comfortably full and only slightly questioning our life choices. The Shrimp Lover Combo can't be modified. We chose Stinkin' Special and Spicy, which came with a plastic glove so you can dig in like a civilized gremlin. The Stinkin' Special was a generous blasts of Old Bay and enough garlic to ward off vampires. The Mad Dog sauce wasn't shock-your-soul spicy, but it definitely lingered. I was still feeling its friendly burn hours later and well into the evening. The LOBSTER ROLLL was tasty but fleeting. It's one of those dishes that makes you realize the meal is almost over right when you're hitting peak satisfaction. A little emotional damage there. We wrapped it all up with deep-fried Oreos and ice cream, which was an instant win. Sweet, cooling relief after all that heat. Tip: Sign up to their text newsletter at the restaurant and enjoy a free basket of fries. BTW, their website is down. :(

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    Nine Seafood Restaurant

    4.6(2.4k reviews)
    0.6 mi
    •$$
    Large group friendly
    Sports on TV

    We eat here pretty frequently and always have a great experience! The staff is warm, friendly, and…read morewelcoming--especially Palmy, who always takes great care of us. The Cajun seafood is excellent and, in our opinion, better than other similar places like The Kickin' Crab. What really sets their seafood apart is the basil leaves they add to the sauce. It gives everything an extra layer of flavor that makes it so good and keeps us coming back. They also have Thai food, which is a nice bonus when you want something other than seafood. Portions are good, prices are fair, and the food has been consistently delicious. Definitely one of our favorite spots for Cajun seafood!

    Thus review from a take out perspective…read more Ordered a pound if crawfish and a pound of clams, extra sausages and potatoes, with mixed sauce in medium spicy. The sauce was delicious, offering a Thai inspired flavor to this classic viet cajun style meal. The added basil was a very fragrant addition. California crawfish season is just about to begin, but I don't know if the restaurant started using fresh live crawfish yet because the majority of the crawfish shells were soft and mushy, although thr meat was still good. Based on the sauce alone, I'd definitely try again in a month or two to see if the quality of the crawfish improves as we get deeper into crawfish season. The clams were hit and miss as some were great while others were handy. Generous amounts of sausages and potatoes were given for a good price. My wife and I were able to finish the add ons in one sitting. I'd give the restaurant and overall 3.5 right now, 5 for the sauce alone and a bit lower than a 3 for the seafood quality. We still enjoyed the meal, but quality could definitely be better.

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    The Original Fish Company - Sea Bass Special

    The Original Fish Company

    4.1(3k reviews)
    4.0 mi
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    Okay, So I am updating my original review !!!!!!! My husband & visited here in July 2026 - I posted…read moremy review The restaurant reached out to me to ask about my review - amazing in my opinion. We tried it again tonight, blown away from the minute we walked in the door. Friendly prompt service. Sat in a cool booth in the bar ( you know the kind old school green leather wood paneling ) huge area yet cozy, college football on tv. My husband's dirty martini with blue cheese o lives & my cosmopolitan were fantastic. Ordered the Fat Bastard oysters - again great. I laughed at my husband when he ordered the filet for dinner until I tried it - one of his favorite steaks yet! Cooked "perfectly ". I had the halibut fish tacos , which I highly recommend. Tatiana our waitress was great very friendly & funny. For dessert we tried something different for us their hot fudge chocolate cake ..... ......... you must order. Service food drinks ambiance parking family friendly date night happy hour good time Go to the original fish company!

    I came here salivating with such a craving after browsing Yelp for a great place to eat, which I…read moreusually do when I'm searching for something new to try. I came here for seafood, specifically their Oyster Rockefeller, because I haven't had it in decades. It's one of my all-time favorite dishes, along with foie gras, bone marrow, head cheese, suckling pig, and more. I was happily surprised to discover it's located across the street from my favorite studio, Mr. Inkwell's Classic Tattoo & Piercing. I guess I didn't pay close attention when I mapped out directions--a real downside of relying on GPS these days. I remember when I used to memorize streets, locations, and directions every time I visited a new place or traveled. Anyway, I digress. The place is fancy and spacious, with a market out front, divided into three or four sections: the bar stools right in front of the bar, the bar seating area, the main dining space, and an enclosed patio. The employees all looked experienced and mature, like they had been there for more than a decade. The three hostesses at the front were younger. After looking at the menu, I decided to start with their peach puff pastry topped with vanilla bean ice cream. When a dessert catches my eye, I often prefer to indulge in it first because I might be full afterward. It didn't disappoint. I took my time, savoring every bite. The freshly cut peaches had a nice bite, while the puff pastry was crunchy and flaky, with its very tasty cream. The vanilla bean ice cream was simply delightful. After finishing, I didn't want to spoil the high from such an amazing dessert, so I decided to take the oysters home. It's half a dozen. Presentation-wise, they're a bit underwhelming compared to previous ones I've had. And just so you know, I used to work part-time as a server at an upscale American restaurant at the top of a fancy old hotel in Long Beach, at a well-known authentic Italian pizza place in San Diego, at a small Korean bar in Torrance, at a family-owned Filipino restaurant, and at a Japanese fast-food chain, among others. Even with a full-time 8-5 corporate job, I still worked part-time as a server, dining host, and karaoke hostess. My three favorite pastimes are enjoying delicious food, meeting new people, and discovering new adventures. To continue, my biggest disappointment was that two of the six Oyster Rockefellers didn't contain any oysters at all! It's baffling how that could happen. Usually, Oyster Rockefeller looks bulky with build-up depth from the spinach, cheese, butter, and seasonings on top of the oysters themselves. But these looked dull and bland with a plain flat top. They also weren't that hot. It wasn't really appetizing. Two of them only had the adductor muscle (that round, fleshy part attached to the shell), which I actually love, by the way. So you see, I couldn't be mistaken, as I slurped the oysters only to taste the spinach, cheese, butter, and the little bitty meat muscle I had to scrape a little off the shell with a fork. There were definitely no chewy, soft, and tasty oysters. I hope it was just a simple mishap, especially for an upscale restaurant known for its seafood dishes. Hopefully, a member of management sees and reads this review and takes corrective action to ensure this never happens again. Please note that the usual price for great-tasting Oysters Rockefeller at a well-established restaurant is $30. This place charges $25, which makes me think twice. But then again, some of its dishes are priced a few dollars lower than most, except for the dessert, which costs a few dollars more at $15. However, I still enjoyed it so much that it doesn't matter to me. In life, there are always pros and cons when it comes to overall preferences. It is always up to you to try things yourself and not rely on someone else's opinion, which might prevent you from discovering new things. That said, I am willing to come back to try other dishes that look equally scrumptious and reasonably priced: Toodle-loo, my darling readers. Until next time.

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    Lobster Guys

    4.5(394 reviews)
    6.7 mi
    •$$
    Casual dining
    Sports on TV

    This food was absolutely amazing. First, I judge a place almost entirely on how they prepare a…read morepotato, especially their fries (and hash browns, for that matter). These fries were EPIC. Not sure if they had like their own breading or something?...but they were sooooo crunchy on the outside and incredible soft on the inside. And the cheese sauce on the old bay fries wasn't your cheap nacho cheese; it was thick and had a creamy flavor that KILLED it. Their wings were also very crunchy, as were the calamari fries. I especially loved how the calamari was not minced, as I thought it would be so that it could be formed into a fry shape. I think the theme here is crunch. And they found the PERFECT balance between crunch and tender for each food I tried (didn't get the lobster dishes tho because I don't like lobster and I was kind of forced to come here...hahaha).

    Came in here for the first time and staff was very kind and helpful. Took the time to look wat what…read morethey offered and went with the lobster roll and the lobster grilled cheese. All oh so yummy. While we were choosing, she brought us a sample of their clam chowder. Would return here again. You can order at the register, through the QR code on the table, or through the tablet. Don't hesitate to try this place out. Dine in or take out. Enjoy!!

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    Crab Grilled Cheese lump crab, cheese blend, sourdough served with tomato soup

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    L V Chinese Seafood Restaurant

    4.0(692 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    •$$

    By far the best Chinese restaurant in the city of Long Beach. I was told to come here on the advice…read moreof one of my clients. She did not let me down as we walked in and noticed how truly authentic it was going to look. Chinese decor on the walls and boxes of restaurant supples in the corners. Just as it should be. The bonus was that they had a TV showing the NBA Finals when we arrived. Pretty nice touch and in the back of the restaurant so as not to distract everyone. We went with a couple of our favorite dishes to run along and the Chicken Lo Mein was pretty good. Crispy pieces of chicken and soft noodles and veggies to go with it. We chose to get Mongolian Beef and it was absolutely fantastic. Crispy celery, green onions and decent sized pieces of meat in a terrific sauce. I would love to try to replicate that. My wife wanted a shrimp dish so she ordered the honey walnut and it even looked good to me when they brought it. She loves egg rolls, so she got a four piece and said they were pretty good. My biggest wow of the visit was their vegetable fried rice. MY GOD. I dont know what they season or flavor it with, but every fork full of rice that i ate, it was this sense of flavor that reminded me of butter or something else. I really loved the sensation i experienced from this particular dish. I am really curious on what it actually is. I will definitely be ordering out or coming in for Chinese because that reminded of many other places that put out fantastic dishes.

    Made my way back to eat my way through the lunch specials…read more I ordered more mainstream dishes this time around and they did not disappoint: -sweet & sour pork ($13.95) -kung pao chicken ($13.95) Each entree comes with white rice, though you can upgrade to fried rice for an additional $2. To be honest, the fried rice was a nice way to break the monotony of just plain ole white rice. I'd you like a good value, the entrees are also proportionally very generous. I thought both were quite good. You get plenty of protein and each dish tasted exactly how you'd expect them to taste. Highly recommend L V if you're in the mood for good ole Chinese food.

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