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    4.7 (195 reviews)
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    Matthew C.

    Hidden gem in the 707. I was looking to grab poke. I came upon this spot and was expecting to create a bowl but I was seated instead! Chef Steve has reimagined how food should be served. Everything ordered from the menu is delicious. Plating, all ingredients made fresh in-house, portions are all perfect. I would recommend anyone to come and visit this place. Been going to this place regularly, thank you Chef Steve for a wonderful creation you have made.

    Cali poke bowl with salmon and tuna!
    Noreen M.

    I don't venture out to American Canyon much but I was craving some poke after my dental appointment nearby. The interior of the restaurant looks very modern and clean. Upon looking at the menu, I knew this place was owned by a Filipino! The owner is Chef Steve Dizon who took my order. I ordered a poke bowl and mochiko chicken. Poke is ono fresh! Mochiko chicken was big and cooked perfectly. They have sisig and lumpia on the menu which I will try next time. They have plenty of drink options too! Come by and check them out! A definite recommend.

    Mochico Chicken
    Rolly J.

    Ambiance 5/5 Cool decor and soft music playing in the background. Very clean small cafe Service 5/5 Server was owner's daughter. Very friendly and checked on us throughout our meal. Food 5/5 Mochico Chicken Crunchy on the outside and tender in the inside. The chicken had both dark and white meat which you rarely see. There was a perfectamojnt of sauce on top of chicken and it was delicious. I also added the Lomi for $2 and it paired well with the chicken & salmon Salmon Sisig Made with salmon belly and it did not disappoint! Came out sizzling on the platter and the taste was awesome! Panda Ice Tea Dam! Made from cold brew extract IN HOUSE! No additional coloring or preservatives! Met the owner, Steve, who grew up in the Bay Area. He came around our table and ask how everything was and explained to us how EVERYTHING is made IN HOUSE. Even their breads. Steve is very friendly and knows what he is doing. If you have not been to this place, then it is a MUST! We plan to make this our "GO TO" spot whenever we come up toward Napa.

    Wonton poke nachos
    Taylor B.

    This restaurant is absolutely amazing! Everyone in the area and visiting needs to try Bonito Poke. Everything we ate was delicious, the ingredients are so fresh, the food is seasonal and almost everything is made in house. The portion sizes are very generous and you will want to eat every bite on your plate. Their spices and sauces are spot on. The atmosphere of the restaurant is so calming & tropical. Everything is clean and the decorations are really nice! Dining in is the way to go if you want to get transported to the Hawaiian islands. The service from Steve was indecible. We have never had such a nice experience at a restaurant in our lives. We felt so welcomed and it was a privilege for us to have eaten here. A true hidden gem that needs to be recognized and given more love from the community! We can't wait to come back when we are in the area.

    Bonito Poke bowl, Loco Moco, mac salad, bonito salad.

    I came to this hidden gem with my brother a few weeks ago, and I can positively say that the quality of the food we ordered and the customer service was spot on! I ordered the bonito poke and my brother ordered the Loco Moco with a side of the macaroni salad. The greens with salmon and tuna (I ordered extra protein) were very fresh and the serving size of the protein was more than generous. My brother's Loco Moco was extremely savory and on par with the expectations of one's favorite comfort food. The dessert, maiz con hielo, did not disappoint either. Fluffy/snow textured shaved ice with sweet corn, toasted crispy rice, milk and sugar. Absolutely delicious and refreshing! Lots of available parking! I would highly recommend Bonito Poke to friends and family.

    The Pork Belly plate was good, could've used a sauce for the pork belly.
    Chef Omar R.

    Excellent food, great service, in a relaxed ambiance is the perfect way to describe Bonito Poke. After seeing their food on Instagram and TikTok I had to give them a try. Very happy I did! I Ordered the Garlic Shrimp, Garlic Noodles, and the Pork Belly plate. The Garlic Shrimp plate was the star of the show. Tender, giant prawns with a side of their sautéed garlic to dip the shrimp in was heavenly. The Garlic Noodles were cooked perfectly and had so much flavor. The Pork Belly was good, but could've had more flavor or a sauce to really highlight the pork belly itself. The Thai Iced Tea was the perfect compliment for these dishes. Looking forward to coming back!

    Beautiful and tasty poke bowl & Loco Moco
    Lorilei M.

    Thank you for a wonderful lunch! We enjoyed their poke bowl with fresh tuna from Australia, and the Loco Moco with rice and side mac salad. Their menu included both Hawaiian and Filipino dishes, and I wish I could have tried everything. The owner presented our food on a wooden island. It was so lovely! The portion sizes were enough to take home. My girlfriend's only wish was that the gravy on her loco Moco was thicker. Otherwise, I tried it and it was ONO! Will plan to take my family and others here soon!!

    Ube cloud pancakes
    Hannah F.

    Delicious Hawaiian and Filipino inspired menu with easy parking in American Canyon! We went on a Sunday afternoon. They had a brunch menu in addition to their regular menu. Service was friendly and attentive. I feel like we got our food fast. Bathrooms were clean. Loved the cute decor, the art, and the music they played. Plenty of seating available when we entered the restaurant. What we ordered: * Ube cloud pancakes $18 - the ube sauce was just the right amount of sweet and it had a hint of ube. I liked the blueberries that came with it. It was a stack of 5 pancakes. They were soft, but I think they could've been bigger and more fluffy. Overall pretty good though. * Mochiko chicken $17.70 - the chicken was crispy and delicious! Came with a lot of chicken too. Also came with 2 scoops of rice and a scoop of mac salad. We took leftovers home and my fiancé ate the rest the next day. * French fries $6.90 - you get a lot of fries! I liked how crisp they were but at the same time was soft on the inside. I enjoyed the ketchup and creamy sauce that came with it too. * Bonito poke $22.90 (includes extra $2 charge for mixed greens and sushi rice plus extra $2 charge for salmon) - it may seem a little pricey, but the bowl was huge! The rice had a hint of coconut to it and I loved the furikake on top. The salmon was fresh and plentiful. I liked the sauce. It wasn't salty. We took leftovers home and I split it up into 2 more meals. Everything was delicious and the portions were huge! I look forward to coming back and sampling more of the menu.

    Blush Latte (left) and Lilimansi Matcha (right)
    Philip-John T.

    The food was phenomenal. We ordered the Bonito Poke and Crunchy Garlic Chicken. We also had Very Brave Coffee drinks with our meal: Blush Latte and Lilimansi Matcha. The Bonito Poke was nice. I had it with spicy tuna and rice. The cucumber, edamame, and fried shallots offered a nice crunch to the dish. Loved the presentation of sesame seeds sprinkled on the fish. The tuna was fresh. The fish was not as spicy I thought it would be. The sauce was sweet. The furikake rice offered a nice balance to the flavors of the poke. The Crunchy Garlic Chicken was good. Loved the fact that they made this more garlicky than spicy. Loved the flavor of garlic on the tender chicken. The batter of the chicken was crunchy. The furikake rice balanced the garlic flavor perfectly. The lemon was a nice touch to the dish. This was a very enjoyable dish. We also ordered two drinks from the Very Brave Coffee menu. They were the Blush Latte and the Lilimansi Matcha. The Blush Latte had a nice presentation of strawberry rose, white chocolate with a cold foam. The mixture of colors was very nice. Loved the sweetness of the chocolate and the slight bitterness of the coffee. The strawberry rose floating on top was unique. The Lilimansi Matcha was good. Loved their creativity of the name. The ingredients included were calamansi nectar, passion fruit puree, and Naoki ceremonial grade matcha. The tartness of the calamansi was well balanced with the passion fruit. The matcha offered that nice bitterness you get with green tea, without it being overly bitter. Loved their creativity contrast of green tea matcha on top with the yellow calamansi and passion fruit on the bottom. Great way to end our meal. Gotta love their creativity service at this place. Everyone was very friendly and helpful upon our visit. The server made us feel very welcome and accommodated us based on our needs. The food came in a very timely manner. Everyone was very professional and efficient with their service. Glad to have stopped by here for my birthday lunch. Definitely will wanna come back again and check out their other menu items. Thank you Bonito Poke for the wonderful meal and experience!

    Chau P.

    This restaurant has an open kitchen concept, but has very limited seatings. I came here for their poke and it was very good. The fish is extremely fresh, all the sides were tasty, and they all complemented each other very well. The owner is super nice. He saw that i was on the younger side and ask if i was a student, and gave me a student discount. The poke is a little bit on the more expensive side, but it's worth it!

    Darlene M.

    Tried this restaurant right before they started offering wagyu steaks on Saturdays. Poke plates were very good. Service was great. The owner was very friendly and personable. They have a small dining area, but it is nice. Hope to try their wagyu steaks someday soon.

    Earnestine E.

    Love eating here! I would take my dad to eat here we love poke!! I always order the mexi cali bowl! But the only thing I wish was more sauce you know like just a tad! The place is clean! Love the eating area!

    wagyu burger
    Jo D.

    We dropped in for their soft launch of brunch, and it was amazing! Everything from the food to the service exceeded our expectations. We tried the braised short ribs, pork belly tacos, wagyu burger, and an ube latte, and every dish was flavorful, beautifully presented, and cooked just right. The short ribs were tender and rich, the tacos had just the right balance of savory and sweet, and the wagyu burger was juicy and full of flavor. To top it off, the ube latte was creamy, not too sweet, and so pretty! The staff was friendly and attentive, which made our experience even better. You could tell they genuinely care about both the food and their guests. If this is just their soft launch, I'm excited to see what they have in store next! I'm definitely adding Bonito Poke to my list of favorite brunch spots in the area!

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    This is my go to spot for poke! They also have good desserts and Customer Service is good too! Highly recommend!

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    First time to go. The place was really nice and food tasted amazing. Also worker was friendly

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    The poke nachos are sooooo good! I come here every time I'm in town. I can't recommend it more.

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