SWEETFIN NEWPORT BEACH

1000 Bristol St N #6, Newport Beach
(949) 570-6070

Recent Reviews

Simon T

The food here was one of the best places I have went to.I haven't been to a good poke store in awhile since my original closed. I tried their gochujang salmon bowl and substituted the rice with forbidden rice. (Please try forbidden rice, the flavor of the rice was amazing!). Interior was nice and clean, workers were presentable and nice, the management there is well kept and offers a bright positive walk-in experience. The options are pretty diverse to other poke stores I've tried.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Poke

Rebecca Perez

Tried Sweetfin for the first time and will definitely be going back. Not only was it delicious, but the service was impeccable. Management was so organized, kind and helpful. As it was my first time, they were patient with my questions and helped me decide on my Sriracha Tuna Poke Bowl. The fish was fresh, the toppings were generous and the sesame chips were a perfect side. I will definitely be recommending Sweetfin to all my fellow poke lovers.

Food: 5

Recommended dishes: Poke, Bamboo Rice

Danica V.

Great quality poke bowls. I love their DIY bowls coz they offer a much variety of toppings than most other poke spots. Although I got to say their portion of fish is on the smaller side but the the topping portions were very generous. I recommend their ponzu and Gojuchang sauce on the side. Highly recommend

Justina A.

Very cute place and quick service. Built my own bowl with salmon poke. Asked for sauce on the side. I appreciate how the fish isn't pre-marinated in sauce :)Although the ingredients are fresh, I can't justify paying $15 for a few pieces of fish and ingredients you can easily get at the supermarket. It's convenient though if you want a quick, refreshing meal!

Allison T.

Sweetfin is a great choice for a fresh, flavorful poke bowl. Their menu has a lot of inventive options, so it was hard for me to decide- but once I saw the truffled yuzu albacore bowl, I knew I had to have it. This bowl turned out to be a refreshing choice, with a delicious citrus-forward flavor profile and a light creaminess from the avocados. I loved it. That said, next time I would try a different base. The options weren't explained super clearly to me, so I ended up choosing cauliflower rice in a bit of a panic because it the only rice-like option on view. It was quite good! But I would definitely go for the black rice next time. My husband- who is obviously less intimidated by the pressure of choice- ordered that base, and it was pretty amazing. His bowl was a garlicky gochujang concoction that was very tasty. The restaurant itself is a bright, modern fast-casual spot with both indoor and patio dining options. We ordered our meal to go and the service was quick and friendly. Overall, we were impressed with Sweetfin and would return! The menu is more creative than your average poke bowl place, and there are several flavor combos I definitely want to try.

Marilyn N.

Stopped by on a Saturday during lunch time and it wasn't too busy. However, the parking lot was full so it took some time to find a spot. We were promptly greeted and the worker went over the menu. I got the spicy tuna bowl with all the toppings. Overall, the poke bowl was average. The rice was a bit dry, sauce was lacking, and there was an overwhelming amount of crispy onion topping. Also, the bowl itself is a bit small for the price. The only thing we really did enjoy was the guava lemonade. Overall, service was great, but the poke itself was mediocre.

Kyoo C.

Wife accompanied me for the elite week event, so got a separate order for her.Went for the Signature Sweetbox and it was the perfect thing to order for first timer and may be the best overall thing to order at Sweetfin.It had the spicy tuna poke with bamboo rice, yuzu salmon citrus kale salad (the yuzu / citrus worked perfect to balance out the samon's richness), some chile ginger black noodles (wow, that flavor was tops for me, best item!), and the crack taro chips (huge fresh taro chips with a bit of wasabi dusting, so good...)Wife was getting full from the box, so after I finished my large bowl of spicy tuna poke bowl (clean fresh healthy, but ask to make it with heavy amounts of the spicy mayo for max flavor), I got to taste the box items and I think the box is the way to go here. Wish I had the whole box to myself, definitely would be my choice of order.

Oyenbhen O.

Had a delicious poke bowl. I could not put my chopsticks down. Every bite was filled with flavor and the rice was so tasty. The service was great and smooth. The location was a little tricky to spot but once I found it, it did not disappoint!

Cathy L.

Thank you for inviting me to review your restaurant. I was there on a Thursday at 3:30 in the afternoon so it was quiet. When I walked in Marcelo was cleaning the area with the food and greeted me right away. When I told him that I was there to review his Restaurant from yelp, it didn't seem like he treated me any differently than he would have if I was not reviewing it. he asked if I needed any help or had any questions. I ordered the spicy tuna poke bowl and it was delicious. The tuna was fresh, flavorful with just the right amount of spiciness. The avocado was perfect. I also enjoyed the guava lemonade. The restrooms were clean and the outside was very inviting. Thank you!!!

Priscilla U.

Unique flavors and tasty poke bowl!Quick Tip: If you're coming during lunch time, allocate a little bit more time because the parking area gets really packed.When you first walk in, you can start from the beginning of the bar (there's a sign towards the back). The ambiance / inside is pretty empty once you're inside.They have a great selection of signature bowls with very unique items (truffle yuzu, black garlic, classic fresh bowls). I ordered the Yuzu Albacore but requested Salmon instead of Albacore. They were really friendly and walked me through the line.There are 2 sizes, a larger bowl and smaller one. As you walk through, it kicks off with the poke fish, then you get to add your toppings. She was checking in with me on all of the ingredients to make sure I was okay with it, and what else I could add.At the end of the line, you're able to add the base which they have a fun selection of (salad, cauliflower rice, forbidden rice, etc). You can choose up to (3), I got a salad and forbidden rice. They mix up all of the ingredients with the sauce and then place it on top of the base.Overall, the flavors are really powerful, the truffle really came through and I personally like that. I like the ability to have a template and then customize from there. They have (3) types of drinks -- guava lemonade, ginger lemonade and another options. I got the ginger lemonade and it did not disappoint!The total came out to $20ish for a bowl and a drink and I was able to be filled up by 1 bowl!

Dia N.

Today was my first time at Sweetfin, and it did not disappoint! The restaurant itself was super cute, with some indoor and outdoor seating. It's laid out pretty similar to typical poke places, but what caught my eye was the boxes they offered. I was greeted by a super sweet and friendly worker. Here, you have the option of either ordering a pre-created bowl or customizing one yourself. There were also other options, like one of their curated sweetboxes, which included mini versions of their pre-created poke bowls, sushi burritos, grain bowls, and salad bowls. I opted to get their Signature Sweetbox and created my own bowl. For my bowl, I got the salmon, siracha ponzu, mango, jalapenos, cucumbers, edamame, crispy onion, crispy garlic, and bamboo rice. I can tell that their fish is super fresh here because the salmon in my bowl was so good! Overall, the bowl was good, but I'd probably skip the bamboo rice next time and try a different base. The rice is slightly harder than regular sushi rice. The signature box was definitely the highlight of this trip. The kale salad, the noodles, the taro chips, and the variety of fish in each section all tied together in the perfect amount of sauce for each. Lesson learned, order their pre-curated bowls and definitely get the boxes!

Jake Smith

The poke burrito was so delicious. It was my first time trying a poke burrito and it didn’t disappoint!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

franc plays

the people there are so nice. And make it really easy for you to order. A good place to go too for dinner.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Poke

Frankie Quiroz

Amazing food, really easy to order. The yuzu salmon was

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Poke

Natalie Vargas

Loved the customer service, everyone was so nice and helpful. I would 100% recommend going and having lunch

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Poke

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