Poke Restaurants near Irvine, CA

“I ordered here for the first time for our weekly company lunch. The feedback from my coworkers is great. It's a bit pricey as expected for poke. The lunch bowl is a good size and has lots of texture and the sauce is awesome. I wish they would have a printed menu available so I can post it in the office.
This place is close to work and is far less crowded than the one at the Sand Canyon/Irvine Blvd (parking is terrible at lunch!!) I sure will come to order again next time.“

“Best Pokee in the Irvine location. I highly recommend this place.“

“The ingredients were fresh AF and they had a bunch of options for toppings that made my poke bowl totally unique. Plus the staff was nice and helpful, even when I asked them a million questions about the stuff. I'd definitely go back there again, it's like, legit one of the best places to get poke in town.“

“Probably the best poke we’ve ever had. Super fresh, high quality, melt in your mouth fish that even rivals poke selections on the Hawaiian islands. Good variety of toppings and generous portions; the large was hard for me to finish and I eat A LOT. We ordered 2 large half/half bowls and one small (no drinks) each bowl included an upcharge for premium toppings and the total cost was just over $60. Extremely delectable lunch meal; we would definitely eat here again.“

“First time here and thought the selection was varied and fresh. Very friendly staff. I like that you build up your own selections and they are generous with the portions. The seating area is a bit drab.“

“MY FAVORITE POKE PLACE EVER 😻😻😻“

“I don’t typically venture to new spots for Poke but since I was in the area I decided to give Bay Poke a try. I wasn’t expecting much since i’ve been disappointed by most poke spots whether it be quality of the fish or flavors. I was happily mistaken as the poke was amazing. I would definitely get it again if i’m nearby and recommend others to try.“

“Best Poke in OC! Fresh, generous portions, great variety of toppings, delicious!“

“Went at 745 on Thurs. The worker was super kind and helpful with my first time here and gave suggestions and just really good service, great attitude... its just not what you expect anymore with better work industry.
The poke was fresh, topping choices were great...

Thanks for a great meal and I'll be back.“

“Destiny was awesome she was extremely helpful and gave me amazing customer service and the whole pokey set up is beyond fantastic. They have such a huge selection of topping sauces sides, and a good amount of poke as well. I recommend this spot for some fresh poke if you’re in the mood and I’m definitely gonna come back to try a bunch of other items as well“

“good food on the go. plenty of seafood options.“

“great Poke. And u can put on your own toppings after your bowl is made as well.“

“Uh huh! Found my Poke Place in LA.... even the rice is amazing!“

“The best poke I've ever eaten. Poke Tiki-Newport has it's own very unique flavor not found anywhere else. Definitely one of my favorite places I have to visit everytime I'm in town.“

“Visited this place for the first time the other day. We will definitely be going back sometime soon!! The staff were beyond helpful and very sweet with my daughter too. 😊“

“I really like the spin on fusion and Poke at this restaurant. The fish is really fresh and tasty. Serving are generous. Poke burritos are easy to gift and people love then. For sure try it again. Can easily see ut from Brookhurst street on the north west side.“

“The food is absolutely so fresh and delicious!“

“So good!!! A must when in Orange County!“

“Waited approximately one hour to be seated. Spoiker: it was well worth that wait. I ordered the tonkatsu ramen and pork buns. I can't decide which part was better, the noodles or the broth! The pork buns were priced just right at $8 for 2. Some of the best I've had. You are all so lucky to have such a wonderful ramen bar in your community. I am from Maine and will be sure to stop by this establishment every chance I get once I am in town.“

“So many good things. Soba noodle salad. yum! My favorite is the healthy fish and chips. The cajun whitefish was unbelievable! Everything is that I’ve had there.“

“Best local Hawaiian food we've found outside of Hawaii. Better than most even in Hawaii. Beef ribs are the perfect combo of tough and tender, grilled perfectly, and so big!

Loco moco was juicy and clearly made very fresh. Cooked a perfect medium and packed with flavor.

Large portions and kind staff. No notes.“

“My Dad says the food is very yummy. I think the service is great. Ambiance is 5 out of 5!

Highly recommended this place for families gatherings. Hope my Dad and I will be back by three months!!!

On the photo; my Dad is wearing dark long sleeve while I am wearing grey color upper cloth! God Bless You!“

“I eat here at least once a month. I usually get a large poke bowl with half salad and brown rice, 3 salmons, and 2 tuna in sesami shoyu with everything except wasabi. Highly recommend for people craving a poke bowl! The owner is very kind and generous in servings.“

“Great place! I don’t like the tuna but the yellowtail was very good... the potion is kid of small, but it’s very tasty! Good place. Very nice service too“

“I was very much pleasantly surprised upon walking in. The atmosphere and variety of menu items felt more like a mini food hall! This is my favorite poke place! It's like health food central! You can order an acai bowl too! Or they have smoothies, milk teas and fresh teas! Check out the pictures of their menu!“

“Ordered two party platters for a party that included my dad who has a shellfish allergy. I called to explain that I needed shellfish free sushi and they did a great job. Everyone at the party loved the sushi. Definitely would recommend a party tray from this place!“

“BigParm is an excellent source stop. great tasting pizza plus more!“

“Great food and the ladies working behind the counter are super friendly.“

“Great service, My friends and I come from Germany, and our English is so so, most of this I had to use Google Translate. However, there was a kind young lady who was able to help us in German with a name something along the lines of Jessi, and she was very helpful, especially for my friends who can't really speak English well. So I wanted to give credit, and the food was great.“

“It was really good. The staff is friendly. I love the shrimp tempura and poke bowls.“

“This place was so fire, I literally rushed onto my phone to leave this review. I ordered a takeout bowl off of uber eats while visiting Anaheim and I’m pleasantly surprised with my choice. I had ahi tuna, spicy salmon, albacore crab salad, sweet corn, cilantro, eel sauce, crispy onion, spicy ponzu and cucumbers… I’m in heaven! The nachos on the side really took it to another level. Will definitely order here again when I’m in town“

“Great spot for a poke bowl. Very private. Tables and floors felt sticky, but the place is otherwise in good shape.The poke bowls are excellent. The teriyaki is good, but prepared with the sauce separate from the protein.Limited sushi options, but well prepared.Very friendly staff.“

“I truly enjoyed my bowl from here today. The tuna was very fresh and not at all fishy. Best Poke I have had in SoCal! I will be back.“

“I love everything about this location! The customer service frm all of the staff is absolutely amazing, very welcoming, friendly with a lot of smiles! Thank you! The food is always fresh! The place is very clean! The display counter is very neat and clean, there’s never any crumbs or food spills all over the counter! The amount of fishes and fixings and the size of the bowl is well worth whatever the price is for the different sizes! Myself, I always get the XL bowl with all salad base…I love their albacore crab salad! That being said I would recommend this place to all that are in search for a perfect tiki bowl…???????

Vegetarian options: I have my vegetarian moments where I don’t feel like meat and I would come to this place and have a bowl with all the veggies and sauces! It’s just an overall great place to come and enjoy a light and refreshing taste of life living’s!????

Dietary restrictions: While many diet plans have a lot of restrictions on what you can and can not eat, or how much you can eat, Tiki bowls helps you manage and meet goals on calories and carbs! Dieting becomes much more easygoing and less stress trying to work out an in-n-out double cheese ? or a bowl of spaghetti ?…!?

Parking: No problem with the parking! There’s always parking spaces available!“

“Stopped by yesterday afternoon and had no trouble finding parking in the structure, there’s designated parking for the restaurants, and if you’re quick, you may not need to pay. The location was easy to find, and the interior is a small, casual poke bar with a few tables.

Ingredients were decent, though the portion sizes were on the smaller side compared to other spots with similar pricing. I really enjoyed the sauces, especially the spicy ponzu, which was packed with flavor. We also ordered drinks: I had the matcha latte and my partner got the pomegranate tea. Both were a bit too sweet, but still tasty.

However, after visiting and reading through other reviews, I felt uneasy, not just as a customer, but as a fellow business owner. Multiple reviewers have mentioned concerns about how tipping is handled here, with suggestions that the tips may not be going directly to staff. If true, that’s incredibly disappointing and raises ethical concerns. Businesses should always prioritize fairness and transparency when it comes to supporting their employees.

Overall, it’s a chill spot with solid flavors, but the portion sizes and potential behind-the-scenes practices make me hesitant to return.
(Edit: Raised from 3 to 4 stars for the owner taking accountability and clarifying the situation that had occured. )“