Fresh Catch Poke and The Galley Lounge
305 Franklin St, Buffalo
(716) 697-7653
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If Fresh Catch Poke suited up for Notre Dame, Marcus Freeman would put this bowl in the starting lineup and call plays for it out of the Wildcat.
I made a create-your-own bowl with salmon and chicken because I like my lunch like I like my offense: unpredictable, explosive, and hard to defend.
That salmon? Smooth, fresh, and fast—Jeremiyah Love in fish form. The chicken? Built like Drayk Bowen—lean, powerful, and hits like a linebacker. Toss in some spicy mayo, crispy onions, and house shoyu, and suddenly I’m in a two-minute drill against my own self-control.
Each bite felt like watching Riley Leonard drop a dime downfield—clean, precise, borderline spiritual. I’m convinced the staff are secretly walk-ons, because they moved faster than a Brian Mason punt block unit.
Bottom line: This bowl didn’t just satisfy hunger—it ran a flawless offensive series against it.
Final score: Fresh Catch 38, My Willpower 3.
Go Irish. Go poke. 🏈🐟🔥
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ordered takeout. Food was good, but both of our bowls were wrong. One was missing toppings, the other was not what I ordered.
Tons of promo for the seafood boil, so I dined in and placed an order on the QR code. Order was confirmed and then proceeded to wait an hour until asking the only person working if she got the order, and she said it was broken. So we left after sitting there for an hour with no sort of service . Went here before and it was similarly understaffed but food was good. This spot has a lot of potential, but I don't know if I will be back after today. Very odd vibe
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 1
I love coming here because you get great portions although it can be a bit pricey. I docked a star bc lately the jasmine rice is terribly overcooked and gummy. I’ll have to try the brown rice instead bc this has happened 3x in a row now.
Recommended dishes: Poke Nachos, Oysters on the Half Shell, Build Your Own Bowl
LOVED this place! The food, vibes, and service were all top notch! I loved the build your own poke bowl and my husband enjoyed his lobster roll! The drinks were fun as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great drinks and oysters. Amanda makes the best daiquiris!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
5 Stars – Fresh, Flavorful, and Fantastic Service!
Galley Fresh Catch Poke absolutely blew us away! From the moment we walked in, Ari made us feel right at home. It was our first visit, and she took the time to explain the ordering process and walk us through the bowl options in a super helpful, friendly way.
The food? Incredible. The oysters were fresh and a total steal at $1.69 each. Our poke bowls were huge and packed with flavor. And don’t even get me started on the cocktails—Amanda crafted a one-of-a-kind mezcal drink just for me that was out of this world!
We had two massive poke bowls, a dozen oysters, two beers, and two cocktails—all for around $100. For the quality and experience, that’s a win. But the real standout? The customer service. Ari and Amanda made our night. Can’t wait to come back!
Awesome place, very clean and everyone was inviting.
Awesome restaurant with delicious seafood choices!
Was in Buffalo General for surgery and did Door Dash. Very good. We will order when in town again
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This was the best poke bowl I’ve ever had- hands down. I got the Flaming Tuna bowl and I was amazed. The tuna was melt-in-your-mouth fresh, the veggies were crispy, and the rice was perfectly cooked. The combo of textures was awesome. Plus I typically hate seaweed salad and pickled ginger, but these were delicious! You can tell they were made in-house. And I felt so light and energized afterward. The staff were the friendliest and funniest folks, so I already felt at home just ordering my food. It’s beautiful and spacious and everything’s compostable, which I love! I wish I lived here so I could come every day!
Very fresh and tasty poke for a descent price.
Dietary restrictions: Gluten free
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a cute place to hang out for food and drinks! I loved the vibe and how colorful and vibrant the atmosphere is. The service could have been better both times I dined-in and for Poke. Both times service behind the Poke counter was a little dry and unwelcoming. Poke was really good and the bar area is fun! I’ll definitely eat and hang out here again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Great place great food great staff
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Tuna, Surf N Turf Bowl
Great place great food great staff
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