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    blue pokē

    3.9 (129 reviews)
    ModeratePoke, Seafood, Hawaiian
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    BLUE POKĒ ATMOSPHERE

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    The salmon and tuna combo Pokē Burger.
    Gloria K.

    Friend and I had been here a couple months ago and really like the food. We had to return to try out the Pokē Burger which is only offered on Thursdays. Wow, amazing - and highly recommend. Service is friendly and upbeat.

    California POKĒ BOWL | Small (2 scoops of protein)

    Came across this while searching for a high protein lunch! Very fresh and great flavor!!

    VICTORIA C.

    Stopped by & grabbed a poke bowl for my eldest daughter. Tried the 2nd location I believe the 1st one is on East Plaza blvd in National city. She's ordered before alot from National city. This spot is North Park located on the south west corner of El Cajon Blvd & Kansas st in a little small strip mall across from jack in the box. Where Subway use to be for many years. Sits next to City Dragon Chinese restaurant. Parking is limited due to laundromat in same area. Inside was clean & quite & the service was good. The gentleman assisting with the order was very informative & explained the pokerito my friend was interested in. Ordered :Regular size Poke bowl with a mixed green base with ahi Tuna, salmon, and spicy tuna, avocado, cucumber, krab salad, white onions, Chipotle Mayo, cilantro lime, sesame oil, Seaweed flakes, Seaweed salad, cilantro and ginger. And she was pleased with the portions size for regular size bowl. And will only be able to eat a small amount She really likes the location & will look into going there again.

    POKE BOWL Regular (3 scoops of protein)
    Dung N.

    I've been here a few times now and they are consistently great! You pick your base, protein, and toppings, so it's quick and very efficient. We both got the salmon, yellowtail, and tuna! If you choose yellowtail or add avocado or mango, those are extra charges, fyi. My hubby isn't a fan of poke, but enjoyed his bowl for the first time! I'm glad they have another location that's closer to us as well.

    Nolita N.

    I have been here a few times and every single time, the food is always amazing. I love being able to customize my own bowls and I especially love that they have so many options that you could add for both toppings and protein choice. I always get a large because I can never make up my mind on what proteins to get, so why not have 4 kinds in my bowl lol. When getting toppings, some do come at an additional cost, so make sure you look to see which ones do cost extra and which ones do not. In addition to the food being delicious whenever I visit, the staff are always really nice and helpful. I also like the vibe of the place too -- it is always clean and bright with colorful murals on the wall.

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    2 months ago

    I love coming here for lunch super fresh and they are quick and friendly thanks guys!

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    8 months ago

    Came here after visiting friends and was super impressed with the freshness of the poke. Friendly staff, quick service and delicious bowls.

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    9 months ago

    Their options for a poke bowl, a poke cup, or a pokerrito are amazing!! Everything is so fresh!!!

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    1 month ago

    food came extremely liquidy, salty and overpowering ordered this on Uber Eats, been going here for 2yrs never had this issue

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    9 months ago

    Ordered the sushi burger. The buns looked crispy but hard to bite into. Close to biting a rock. Also over hyped and over priced

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    2 months ago

    nice service, lovely Wall art and sitting area, and the food was great too! tuna was very fresh!

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    9 months ago

    Yummy !! The service is great, food great, I love the interior too. Well kept. Will keep coming here!

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    We're so happy you made it in and look forward to seeing you again!

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    Thanks for the wonderful review, Stacey!

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    Thanks for the love, Kate!

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    Thanks for the love, Chun! We look forward to welcoming you back!

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    Ask the Community - blue pokē

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    Poké Chop

    4.4
    (394 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    This was my first time trying this place and I came in with high expectations after doing my…read moreresearch. The restaurant itself looked clean, which was a good first impression. Unfortunately, the service completely ruined the experience. I placed my order online four hours in advance because I have a long drive back home to Julian and just wanted to pick it up and go. When I arrived, there was no greeting from staff, no clear pickup line, and no acknowledgment of customers waiting. The staff seemed to have tunnel vision, only focusing on what was directly in front of them while ignoring everyone else. After standing there for quite a while, I finally had to ask about my order. Instead of it being ready like it should have been, they hadn't even started making it. I ended up waiting over 30 minutes in line for something that was ordered hours earlier. What made it worse was when the mistake became obvious, no one apologized or acknowledged the inconvenience. The staff acted like it was no big deal and showed zero professionalism or accountability. I don't come into the city often, but when I do I like to try new places. Sadly, this experience was disappointing and the customer service was extremely poor. I would honestly say save your time and money and go somewhere that actually values their customers--especially in this economy. Time is money, and money is time. If a restaurant doesn't respect your time, they're definitely not going to respect your money. As for the food, it was very basic and lacked flavor. They were also very stingy with the sauce, which made the bowl even more dry and underwhelming. Overall, between the poor service, long wait despite ordering hours ahead, lack of accountability from staff, and mediocre food, this place was a big disappointment. I will not be coming back. There are plenty of better places that actually value their customers. Thank you and have a nice day.

    I've given this place so many chances due to their consistently high reviews, but I must be missing…read moresomething or just unlucky. Their fish quality was kind of gross last time, and they tend to over sauce everything else. I could not finish my bowl or even take more than 3 bites of my food. I did order the food about an hour before closing, but if the fish is going to decrease in quality THAT much, it is best to close earlier! I've also been many times in the morning and/or mid day and yet, still equally as unimpressed. At what point do you just admit it's not worth giving extra chances to anymore?

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    Blue Water

    4.2
    (4.5k reviews)
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    I was spending the day in San Diego, but was heading back up to OC relatively early so I decided to…read moregrab a late lunch in lieu of dinner. I had been to SD twice before and wanted to check out somewhere I hadn't been. Enter Blue Water - the reviews and pics looks great, and the weather called for seafood, so I decided to head here and check it out. This Blue Water is located on India St in Mission Hills, though they have another location in Ocean Beach. Parking can be a little tricky, as there is no parking lot they are on a main road close to a split in a residential area. The interior is pretty spacious - the fish market is towards the front, and the ordering counter is in the back. Seating is spread out between the main area where the market is, a side room, and outdoors in the front. Decor and aesthetics are casual - very seafood restaurant-esque with straightforward design. The foot traffic set up so you order first and then find a table before they serve your meal to you. The menu is extensive - they have a large selection of fish that can be prepared several ways. It's a little overwhelming to take in, but there was no pressure for us to order; if there's a line all the more time to explore. I ultimately decided to get their mini shrimp tacos - these were served on a corn tortilla and topped with cabbage, tomatoes, onions, white sauce, and cheddar cheese with a side of tomatillo sauce. The tacos were great - super fresh, they didn't skimp on the shrimp, and all the flavors and textures worked really well together. I also ordered a cup of NE clam chowder which was good - not the best one I've had but for being in Southern California it held its own. Service was good - I'm seeing reviews of long lines but I think I came at the right time; there are barely a line to order and my meal was served shortly after that. Overall, Blue Water is a yes - I had a great experience here and wouldn't hesitate to return next time I'm in SD.

    Service is terrible. We have a baby and asked for a high chair, which was provided. But after I…read moresettled the baby and everything away, they asked us to move because we hadn't ordered, even though my sister was nearly halfway through the line, and there were multiple empty tables. The worst part is, it wasn't even polite when they asked us. All the employees were giving us attitude for something they didn't tell us when we arrived, nor when they gave us the high chair. They want all four of us to stand in line instead of sitting at the empty tables. They seriously need training on customer service, at least to show empathy, sincerity and apologize to customers. I guess they don't care because we're Asian and believe they don't need our business here.

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