Yum! Located in the back of a wine shop. Ring the bell then order. Food was fresh with great flavors and texture. Seafood was tender. Ingredients all seemed quality. You can also buy onigiri and spam musubi along with other Japanese instant ramens and snacks to Blue Fish. read more

Cute little poke spot tucked in the back of the SIPS liquor store. They offer custom bowls or their offerings which have specific fish and sauces. You grab a laminated menu and mark what you want and write your name. Service is friendly and fast. Food is made to order. Easy to grab a salmon onigiri, drinks, or ice cream from the liquor store to supplement. The fish shop also has a nice variety of Japanese snacks. read more

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Blue Fish is located toward the back of a cute liquor store called Sips, where you could also grab a nice drink and enjoy your bowl. Within Blue Fish's corner nook, they carry Japanese snacks which were nice to browse while I waited. I had to wait about 15 minutes for someone to come back out of the kitchen to place my order -- I didn't mind since I wasn't in much of a rush. The woman returned with 6 bowls for two different customers so I imagine she's working alone back there. Now the Poke Bowl: I ordered a salmon poke bowl with 1/2 white rice, 1/2 leafy greens, creamy yuzu togarashi, scallion, cucumber, seaweed salad, crab salad, avocado, edamame, pineapple, pickled ginger, wasabi, masago, furikake, garlic chips, crispy onion, and nore seaweed. I surprisingly thought it was pretty good! The sauce was delicious, the rice was warm & fluffy, the poke to sauce ratio was on point. $18+ worthy? I'm not sure but that's a different story. I docked a star because there were a few ingredients missing in my bowl which included avocado, pineapple, and wasabi. I wasn't too upset considering I didn't have to pay extra for these but it would have been nice for her to mention (I imagine she ran out of ingredients since it was close to closing which is 3pm.. so I understand) However, I did enjoy my meal -- I actually split it with my boyfriend as a snack so that we could have space for dinner and we both enjoyed this light meal. I'd recommend this place if you're looking for decent a poke fix while you're in Tahoe. read more

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Such a funny quirky poke spot tucked behind a liquor store! Mad respect for the one employee there holding down the fort and completing everyone's orders while being friendly. The quality and portions of the poke bowl were outstanding. Love that avocado is included without the extra fee. Fish tasted fresh so overall would come back again next time! read more

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What a great little poke place. It's a small closet sized space at the back of a convenience store (which is also quite nice and has lots of good snacks and Hawaiian/Asian food stuff) where a single person labors away making some top notch poke bowls. Nolan was staffing the place when I showed up and he was great; definitely deserves a raise since he was working hard producing lots and lots of orders while keeping up a cheery demeanor. My wife and I got spicy tuna and salmon, my kids were down with the chicken and regular tuna options and we were all quite pleased. Highly recommend, great place to get lunch while playing on the beach in Tahoe City. read more

Yelp does it again, helping us find another fabulous establishment. We were quite hungry after a drive and a little sightseeing and ready for a late lunch, preferably something healthy-ish. While there was an A-frame sign out front that said Bluefish, the establishment we walked into was more of a liquor store with small bar in front. We initially thought we were in the wrong place. Perhaps some of the reviews had mentioned this, but I hadn't dug deep. Luckily, after walking out of the store, we walked back in towards the back and located Bluefish. While there are some Poké combos you can choose from, you can also customize your own bowl. The four of us each decided to customize and we were not disappointed! At an hour before closing they were out of white rice, but we were all OK with eating brown rice (plus adds to health factor). You can select your protein, rice and/or salad, sauce(s) and unlimited toppings. I got spicy tuna, salmon, Yuzu something rather (Mayo) and garlic ponzu sauces and many yummy toppings. The fish was quite fresh tasting, the sauces on point (yuzu Mayo was great!) and the rice cooked just right. I really like that you can select an unlimited amount toppings when you customize your bowl, even avocado! The service was also good, especially the young lady working the front. She helped me with my canned margarita order, sharing a little story about the drink's creator, and was sweet enough to put my drink in a glass with ice. The liquor store also has quite a nice selection of wine, liquor, beer and other canned / bottled adult beverages (sorry, no pictures of their selection). And the section adjacent to Bluefish has a small selection of Asian market goods. My fam gave me props for finding another good place to eat at. 4.5 stars. Thanks Yelp for not letting us down! read more

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The wife and I were staying with family at a rental in Tahoe. One night we dropped into a liquor store, which also had a sign on the front that said Blue Fish Poke. I was stoked as I was craving some local food. Unfortunately, they were only open for lunch. We made it a mission to come here the next day right when they opened. We bought 8 bowls for the entire family. All the same-- ahi, white rice, traditional Hawaiian sauce, seaweed salad, crab salad, avocado, edamame, ginger, wasabi, masago, sesame seeds, and wonton chips. The bowls were delicious. Not the best I've ever had but to be able to have something that good in Lake Tahoe made my trip. The ahi was tender, and the rest of the ingredients were great. We wanted to try that sushiritto I've seen in other Yelp pics, but unfortunately they were no longer carrying it. As others have said, this place is a little hole in the wall in the back/right of the liquor store. So make sure you stop by here for something different and amazing. read more

good food and good service. Located inside sips, could take awhile but worth it. I built my own bowl and was fresh and yummy.

The best poke spot in Tahoe City! The portion is big for the price and most all the fish is fresh. The sauces are delicious and a lot of options to choose from. Price isn't too bad for the portion you are getting. Service is good but wait time for food can take a little while but overall still a good place to visit. read more

After the 3 1/2 hours of driving to beautiful Tahoe City, my family and I were staaarving. The kids were in the mood for some sushi and this place was perfect. It was kind of confusing to find the place because it was located inside a liquor store. We were directed to walk to the back of the store and lo and behold, there was a little window to order. We all ended up ordering the same kind of sushirrito. We ordered the crunchy shrimp. It was delicious! Sauce was great, wonton strips were crunchy, and all around good. One thing I wish they did instead was use tempura shrimp rather than the small shrimp pieces they used. Service was good. Will come back if in the area. read more

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Best poke bowl I've ever had! Made with the freshest ingredients! I highly recommended this place!

An unexpected gem tucked into a tiny corner of a liquor store. A place you would not think to find amazing and fresh seafood. read more

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Incredible food and incredible service! Our poke bowls were insanely good, and the owner could not have been nicer. Favorite place in Tahoe city so far. read more

Amazing poke bowls, super fresh and made to order. Love this place! Located inside SIPS. Best lunch in town! read more

Blue Fish - Custom made to order super fresh and delicious poke bowl - Poke Near Me - Tahoe City, California

The service was horrible. She said it would take 25 minutes but took an hour. Food was pretty good though.

Very satisfying poke take out tucked in the back of a liquor store. HITS: 1. Fresh, clean, healthy, filling 2. (Too) many options and bowl variations? MISSES: 1. Expensive 2. Limited hours 3. Can be a long wait for food PRO TIP: Take your poke to go across the street and down to the lake! read more

Blue Fish - Poke Near Me - Tahoe City, California

Poke is FANTASTIC! You can build your own bowl or pick from a pre done list. The service does take quite some time, so don't come in a rush. But while you wait, head over to the cooler wall and grab a beer to enjoy. read more

Sad excuse for poke. We went there based on Yelp reviews and it would've been hard to be more disappointed. Mushy tasteless rice, too much of it, overall taste and volumes are completely unbalanced. read more

Food was really good. My experience is a bit skewed on the rest. I ended up waiting for 50 minutes for two bowls which is ridiculous. They also ran out of white rice mid way and had to replace my order with brown rice and supplement with leafy veggies. There was just one guy doing everything from prep to assembly and I guess I happened to come in right after a big group. I did not see use of hair nets or gloves for prep nor for assembly. The place itself is in the back of a small but fancy liquor store which has a bar in the front. read more

OMG! The salmon poke was super ono!!! I've lived in Hawaii for over 10 years and there poke is just as delicious!!! 10 stars! read more

Blue Fish - Salmon Poke bowl - Poke Near Me - Tahoe City, California

After a morning of riding, we were hungry for some lunch and we were passing by Tahoe City. We wanted something quick and simple yet filling and fit the bill and we came across Blue Fish on Yelp. The sound of a sushi burrito or a poke bowl was refreshing to see in Tahoe City since it's a land of burgers, fries, and the like. Blue Fish is located in the same shopping center as Fat Cat Cafe and a small thrift shop - the parking lot can get quite busy once it hits the evening time so be aware. Blue Fish is in the back right corner of the liquor/convenience store Sips when you walk in. You can go straight to the back, pick up some menus on the shelves and ring the bell when you're ready to order. Super easy and made fresh within a few minutes of ordering. I can't complain about $8 sushi burritos or $15 poke bowls (as of January 2020) here - they're pretty awesome and I thought it was a perfect meal and fit all the criteria I had above. My boyfriend and I got the ahi volcano burrito and thought it was super well rounded and fresh. It may be a bit spicy some of you, but there's something for everyone on the menu. So happy to have discovered this place this past weekend - we look forward to coming back! read more

insane for a white boy at Lake Tahoe to be making poke this good chashu gotta try this jawn read more

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Amazing poke bowl, just amazing. Fresh, good fish, healthy serving, nice spice, friendly service. We'll be back!

Bluefish: Issa vibe. This place is awesome. The vibe and environment is super chill. Everyone who works there is friendly, approachable, and helpful. To get a sushi burrito or poke bowl it's in the back right corner of the little shop. You just grab a paper and fill out what you want! Portions are big and food is great. read more

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You may get a little confused, because the poke is located at the back of the building, there is a bar and a shop in front. Poke delicious a lot of shrimp (generally fillings and a large portion). read more

A little confusing if you are looking for a restaurant. This is a counter tucked in the back of a liquor shop. The setup may be strange for some. The service is slow but in the end when you get your poke bowl it is high quality and tastes great! I would definitely go back. read more

Fresh fish and super tasty. Fast service and friendly staff. Once you try, you would want to come back.

Cute place, yummy food!! Poke bowl was great! Love that you can create your own bowl or sushi burrito! Ingredients were fresh and delicious. Staff was friendly and helpful! Highly recommend! read more

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I love good poke, and this place is very good! Fresh flavorful fish and toppings. Make note of the open hours because they are only open part of the day. It is located at the back of the liquor shop, Sips. Food is served to go, but there is seating out front with view of the lake across the street. I ate most of the food before writing this review, so no nice picture of the poke bowl this time. Will update with picture next time. Highly recommend the poke bowl here. Nice family owned friendly service too. read more

Inside the convenience market. Was surprised by the freshness of the ingredients and the brown rice was tasty. Appreciated the fact that they don't upcharge for certain ingredients like avocado. Good for take out and walking across the street for a picnic lunch with a view of the lake. Nice change of pace from the ample American fare. read more

Fresh!! Worth the day snowboarding then drop into Tahoe City to grab a fresh bowl. Whew!!! Highly recommended, 10 finger and 10 toe review.

Hole in the wall, very tasty. A bit heavy on the sauce, generous toppings. Overall, great place ti stop, just wish they had longer hours

Amazing Poke- hyper fresh, great topping options. Everything was top notch and super delicious! Definitely a little gem hidden in the back of Sips. Also a cool place to browse for spirits and beer. read more

DELICIOUS!!! I love poke and the one at this place is very well done, Paloma's service is incredible! All of the ingredients were really fresh and tasty and it was a pretty large portion. Hidden inside Sips read more

Great non American food option in the Tahoe area. Ate here after kayaking. Food was fresh, healthy, and one of the best meals we had on vacation. Say outside at the counter/bar area. Perfect lunch spot. read more

A poke bowl far above the rest! Did I just travel to the white sandy beaches of Kaui? Am I about to sip a Pina colada in Mexico because thats what it feels like as I stare into this poke bowl, the likes of which you would only find in a quaint little coastal town. And the beers on tap at the bar while you wait, wunderbar! I'm thoroughly impressed by the girl who put my bowl together, it was something out of a g-darn cookbook! I will be back for sure! read more

First time I went here it was incredible. Fresh fish with fresh real crab and was one of the best poke bowls I've ever had. The next time was sub par and this third and last time was dreadful. It took over an hour to get my order and when we ate it, it was terrible. Undercooked rice, fish was cut way too big as were the veggies. The jalapeños were almost a quarter of an inch thick. Our burritos looked like they were rolled by a orangutang with hardly any filling. Just more undercooked rice. There was only one kid in there working who was completely in over his head. Great kid but should have someone more experienced in there with him. I'd love to come back but with the quality that was there just a short time ago. read more

Yuuuuum! Super delicious, create-your-own poke bowls with fresh fish and tasty add ons. What a great new addition for Tahoe City! read more

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I have gone back to Blue Fish several times over the past year for their delicious poke bowls. The fish always tastes so fresh and there are so many toppings to choose from. And toppings don't cost extra! Service is usually pretty quick as well. The portions overall are very large, but my one complaint is that they usually give very little avocado. In this bowl I only had about five small pieces, but it wasn't a big issue as it didn't cost any extra. I love their poke bowls and will continue coming back! read more

Blue Fish - tuna poke bowl - Poke Near Me - Tahoe City, California

Fast and to the point. Basic poke bowl just like other places. Fish was fresh and tasty!