Ugh, the poke bowl was sooo delicious, I haven't stopped thinking about it since! I feel like finding a really good poke shop in the Bay Area is sorta difficult compared to SoCal. But this shop fixed that for me! I just wished I lived a little closer! Fish is fresh and love how they add shoyu to the rice. I also got some seaweed salad on the side! Truly amazing and fresh, I can't wait to go back! This place is a grab and go so there's no where to sit! Great option if you want to grab and go sit by the park or along the water! read more

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Deeply obsessed w this place. Cool dude in the back of a convenience shop. Tuna tasted sooooo fresh and was Elite with those sweet bbq hawaiian chips. YUM! I wanna go to hawaii..... read more

Gilligans Poke Shop - Poke Near Me - Sausalito, California

Was hoping to get the limu and shoyu ahi, but they were sold out, so I ended up going with the spicy ahi. The fish was fresh and had a creamy texture without a strong taste or smell, though I wish it had a bit more salt. The rice was okay, but could've been softer, as it was slightly on the dry side. read more

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Poke 4/5 - very fresh and flavor is good. One of them was very saucy though so it was a bit too much and I wanted to taste the fish more. They had three options of poke to choose from. Fish dip 4/5 - good but nothing amazing. Would skip this next time Small poke shop inside a convenient store. No indoor seating so we went across the street and ate at the benches. read more

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Stopped by this shop cause I was craving some poke after a long John Muir Woods hike. I got the wasabi poke bowl, a bit on the smaller side, but very good quality fish! I'm usually not a big fan of wasabi, but this was the perfect kick I needed. Definitely felt my sinuses clear after this. My friends got the Shoyu poke, so I was able to try some of that. Definitely would recommend that if you're not a fan of anything spicy! read more

Gilligans Poke Shop - Poke Near Me - Sausalito, California

I'm always greeted with a welcoming smile and great hospitality. The shop is located in the Sausalito Market and has a small beach town vibe where you'll find the locals setting off the perfect laid back atmosphere very unpretentious . They usually have a selection of three pokies (Wasabi, Spicy, and Shoyu). They're all delicious. You can select up two flavors per bowl. You have a choice between brown or white rice cooked to perfection with furikake on top if you like. The Ahi tuna is very fresh with great portion size. Are you ready for it? The best part is it's $14.95 a bowl. You a grab a beverage alcoholic or non as it's a market too. And go sit by the water and enjoy the poke and the view. I highly recommend this place if you're a fan of poke, bargains, and a picturesque view. read more

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Gilligan's Poke Shop is a great spot if you want fresh poke in Sausalito. The Poke portion is located at the back of the shop, and you can go straight there. There are a few options, but all of them are tuna which is something to keep in mind. I knew they had a deal for a poke bowl for $15 dollars, but I wanted less rice so I opted for fish by the pound. Unfortunately, that ended up being a lot more expensive. I went for the smaller container that was advertised as being $18, but ended up being closer to $24 dollars since it was technically by the pound. My fiance got the larger container, and only ended up paying $23 for it because it wasn't stuffed as much. The inconsistency was a bit frustrating, especially given the size of the containers. Otherwise, the fish was fresh and delicious, and a great option for a light lunch in the area. I'd come back, but i'd probably get the Poke Bowl next time and save a bit of money. read more

Stopped in and was quick and easy to order and pay. It's inside a store and didn't look around the shop but it's clean and cute inside. 3 kinds of poke to choose from or a poke bowl with just the poke and rice. There were a few side offerings as well that looked good but didn't try. We got a small container and able to try all 3 kinds. I appreciate the price by the pound was the same so you could mix and match however much you wanted in the container. Our favorite was the wasabi, then spicy, and last the shoyu poke. All were delicious and fresh. read more

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As always, the spicy tuna with brown rice did not disappoint. Also had the *special* wasabi ahi. Hit the spot. Thank you read more

Gilligans Poke Shop - Poke bowl almost gone :) - Poke Near Me - Sausalito, California

This poke shop was a fun little hideaway in the back of a convenience store to visit when we were in the area. I was craving poke and brought my boyfriend here to try. The place was empty so it was extremely easy to get our order in. They had three different types available but we ordered a poke bowl with the spicy tuna. Service was quick and incredibly efficient. As for the poke itself, the overall flavor we agreed on was severely lacking. The fish itself tasted incredibly fresh and had a great mouth feel. I felt it needed more salt, soy, or just overall spice because it didn't taste like much even though it was supposed to be spicy. Only ended up here because I had a craving for poke and it was the nearest place that offered poke in the area. Probably would return to try the other flavors and hope they have more flavor read more

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If I lived closer, I'd be here all the time. Tucked in the back of the market is a hidden bonus shop serving up some of the freshest, most flavorful poke I've had in California. I found myself literally craving it today, and I used to live closer so it was worth the extra out of the way stop. There's 20 minute parking in front so grab a bowl and take it over to Swede's Beach for a nice lunch view. At $15, it's not exactly a steal--but it's absolutely worth every bite. You can choose white or brown rice, and they'll top it with furikake if you like. Just a heads-up--they're only open during the day, so be sure to swing by early! read more

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Confused that I was walking into a random market at first but then I saw the beautiful Poke shop in the back! Super empty when I walked in around 11:11 AM. The sweet boy helped me out and catered to my 2 oz of each poke type request to which I had with brown rice, seaweed salad and some spicy garlic edamame. I would definitely say go for shoyu!! I believe shoyu is the one that has the sauce on the side - the other 2 poke flavors were okay.. read more

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Unexpectedly delicious. Actually comparable to poké back home in Hawaii! Will be back soon!

Gilligan's Poke is one of the few Bay Area poke shops that's owned and operated by people from Hawaii. I suppose that doesn't guarantee that the poke will be good but as a Hawaii person recently transplanted to Northern California (and who has mostly been afraid to eat "poke" here) I thought I'd open my mind for once and give this spot a shot. It did not disappoint. Gilligan's is tucked into the back of a very average convenience store in a cute residential neighborhood a couple of miles north of the touristy part of Sausalito. They have a few other items in the fridge for sale but mostly just sell three kinds of poke by the pound or in a bowl. I got a bowl with the spicy ahi and a bit of the shoyu limu ahi. The fish was really fresh, high quality, with a perfect texture and not a single string. Seasonings were tasty but not overpowering. I am a spicy ahi guy and enjoyed theirs but I loved the shoyu limu even more. So ono! This will sound petty but the one part of my poke bowl that I didn't enjoy was the rice which was dry and maybe a bit undercooked. Sad face. Next time, I'll plan better, bring a cold pack, stick to the fish, and cook rice at home! read more

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Fish quality was not the best, but still ate my whole bowl lol. Inside a grocery store read more

Gilligans Poke Shop - Poke Near Me - Sausalito, California

So delicious! A low key hidden gem with fresh poke and great service. Highly recommend if you're in the area. You can grab it for to go and bring it to a nearby park to eat :) read more

Gilligans Poke Shop - Poke Near Me - Sausalito, California

In, out, fed, happy... Fresh fish / poke bowls, lots of flavoring options, kind service, attached to a well stocked convenience store. I left with a poke bowl, some quality chips, a coconut water and a chocolate bar... Very happy. Thanks for the nice service and lovey POKE! Recommendation: grab a bowl to eat on the ferry!!! read more

Tucked in the back of a bodega sits this new little poke stand that's delicious. Owner came from Oahu and you can taste it in his food! Best value and meal you could get in Sausalito that frees you up to go sit by the water with it and look at the boats. Especially loved the creamy, spicy yellowfin. 5 stars!!!! read more

Gilligans Poke Shop - Poke Near Me - Sausalito, California

A hidden gem for sure! Did not expect to find such delicious and fresh poke walking in downtown Sausalito. It's located right towards the back of Sausalito Market and I highly recommend everyone try it out. The tuna is thick and soft and tossed in delicious marinades, my favorites being shoyu and spicy ahi. the server (which I'm guessing is Gilligan) is great and allowed us to sample the different flavors before choosing one! For just $14 a bowl, this was definitely worth it! Wish the portion was larger though because I wasn't completely full after finishing my bowl. Loved the fisherman themed decor at the poke ordering station!The rest of the market had a wide variety of snacks and drinks to take with you on the go. Once you grab everything you need (including the poke), you pay at the cashier near the entrance. IG: chelchomps read more

Gilligans Poke Shop - Limu Ahi/Spicy Ahi (Bottom) & Shoyu Ahi/Spicy Ahi (Top) - Poke Near Me - Sausalito, California

Came on a Saturday afternoon, few people in line but the line moves quickly. Ordered a poke bowl with white rice and limu ahi. Fish was fresh and delicious, rice was okay. I wish the rice was stickier but that's just my preference. Would return! read more

Gilligans Poke Shop - Limu Ahi on white rice - Poke Near Me - Sausalito, California

The spicy ahi here tasted a little fishy, likely because we visited towards the end of the day. At 4 pm they were completely sold out of the shoyu and limu poke, so we settled for the remaining spicy ahi. Make sure to come early for the best selection! read more

Gilligans Poke Shop - Spicy ahi poke - Poke Near Me - Sausalito, California

In December Gilligan's poke bowls were running $12 a pop. By February the price had jumped to $13. Now it's May and they're $14 apiece. I understand that everything is going up in price but Gilligan's is outpacing the actual inflation rate by a fairly significant amount. That said, it's still likely one of the lower priced lunchtime take-out (only) options in Sausalito. Gilligan's features 3 versions of poke atop your choice of hot white or brown rice with a sprinkle of Furikake if desired. It's quick, simple, very fresh, and filling and I'm certain I'll return. That said though, I'll not opt for the Ahi Limu Poke as it did little to thrill me. I'd planned to consume my poke bowl later but I noticed that the rice atop which the poke was placed was hot when I got it. Concerned that the poke would inadvertently cook if I didn't consume it soon, I found a nearby bench and started eating, plans be damned. Marin isn't a hotbed of poke bowl joints so it could be said that Gilligan's is filling a void. The bowls are nothing like my favorite poke bowl place in SoCal where fish and rice are a backdrop to all the other add-ons, but if you're happy with a more spartan (and still very fresh) poke bowl, you'll likely be satisfied with what Gillian's offers. read more

Gilligans Poke Shop - Ahi Limu Poke bowl w/ brown rice & furikake ($14) - Poke Near Me - Sausalito, California

I've been on the hunt for authentic Hawaiian Poke in the Bay Area. And this comes as close to it! I got the Lumi and Spicy Ahi Bowl. It was flavorful without overpowering the freshness of the Ahi! The Spicy Ahi is mild... The service was quick and easy! The spot is in the back of a convenience store. Everyone was super friendly! Very chill and happy vibes all around. I'll definitely make the drive from the East Bay to satisfy the craving! read more

Gilligans Poke Shop - a large fish on display - Poke Near Me - Sausalito, California

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Very fresh fish! This place is located in the back of the supermarket. It offers tuna poke with 3 types of flavors. I got a bowl with white rice and 2 mixed flavors. The tuna tasted super fresh and the sauces were well seasoned. The rice was served hot but not the best Japanese rice quality I've had. For the portion, the bowl is on the pricey side. It would've been a 5/5 if the rice quality is better. I got the bowl and had it in the nearby park. It's a great picnic food! read more

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Used to like this place, but as with most things, great stuff doesn't last. They claim to be open until 5pm, but in my last 3 visits, they've been closed by 3pm. Once even at 2pm. Irresponsible of them to not change their hours to reflect that, especially when customers are making a 20+ minute drive out there just to be turned around. I've been a staunch customer for 2 years and these guys have lost their touch on quality. It's hit or miss on the fish, which will sometimes have a velvety mouth feel and mushy texture instead of a steaky one. One time my chopsticks would slice right through the pieces and I couldn't even pick them up. It's a shame to see the place fall into shambles, just as it was being embraced by the community. Oh well. It was good while it lasted. read more

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Fresh authentic poke at a great price! The staff was friendly and there were benches outside to enjoy your food. 10/10 would recommend. $14.95 for a poke bowl able to choose two poke options read more

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If you're in the area, make a stop here. You absolutely will not regret it! My wife and I were staying on a houseboat in Sausalito and stopped here for something for dinner. Since we were having a small charcuterie for dinner, we got some smoked fish dip. It was FABULOUS! I can't wait to be back in the area. I want more dip! read more

Gilligans Poke Shop - outside of gilligan's - Poke Near Me - Sausalito, California

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We stopped by Gilligan's on our way up North as we were passing through Sausalito. Tucked away in the back of a market was Gilligan's and we were treated with such great energy and service. For about $15 you get your choice of white or brown rice and then poke. I'm not sure if the flavors of like rotate, but the day we went there was Shoyu Ahi, Spicy Ahi and Limu Ahi. The price was pretty steep in my option, considering the depth of the bowl for wa a half the size compared to what you'd get at another Poke shop. We got the Spicy Ahi and Limu Ahi and I would say quality wise, the ahi was very fresh and melt in your mouth. However, I wish that there was more oomph in flavor. Overall, I'm giving Gilligan's 4 stars because of the great service and freshness of ahi! read more

The fish was definitely up there. it wasn't like it was sitting there for a while. I'm not sure we can truly compare the taste to the authentic poke of Hawaii. I mean, if you really have to have poke in Marin and there is no other spot, then this would do, I guess. Service was ok, it as simple as what's your order, only 3 to choose from, rice or no rice and then take your order and pay at the exit. Take out only so there is no ambiance. Went to the park across and sat there, enjoyed the sun, and ate my poke. Bowl was $15 for reference read more

Gilligans Poke Shop - $15 poke bowl. - Poke Near Me - Sausalito, California

The poke shop is located in the back of a market. The setup is very simple, just choose between white or brown rice and your fish. There aren't any additional toppings or mix-ins offered, so the options feel a bit limited compared to other poke spots. Good if you're looking for something quick and basic, but not ideal if you're expecting a fully customizable bowl. read more

Food 8/10 Super super fresh tuna!! Really liked how much they packed into one bowl of poke at a super reasonable price. I got the regular and the spicy tuna, I liked the spicy tuna more as it had more flavor and seasoning. The seaweed salad was also quite solid. Atmosphere 7/10 Located within a grocery store, there's not much atmosphere to comment on except that the poke looked really fresh in front of me. We sat by the water but a wasp kept on terrorizing us but that's not relevant to the restaurant lmao. Did not obtain pictures of this wasp. Service 8/10 They let my friend try the poke but not me :( but also I was already very set on which flavor to get so that's that. read more

Poke was good, but not amazing. For arriving there at lunch time it was surprising how little they had left, they even ran out of white rice so we had to do half white half brown. Two bowls is gonna cost $30. I miss that Hawaii Foodland Poke so much... read more

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the poke fish is delicious, especially the spicy fish. And the smoked fish dip are excellent, with crackers bought on site. to recommend! read more

Gilligans Poke Shop - Poke Near Me - Sausalito, California

Poke was fresh and delicious I would go back if I was In the area you can also ask for a half and half bowl with two different types of poke which was a game changer read more

I think that the poke is good, but I don't think it's phenomenal, and for the price I think it should be the most outstanding poke around. But it's yummy. It hits a spot, and cool to have poke by the pound here. I think it could have more flavor. read more

Agreed with a former yelp review...in addition to not great tasting food I got food poisoning from their poke. I dropped by the following day about the freshness of their fish and if I could get a refund for the expensive poke. I got yelled out of the store, the owner telling me to "f-off." There are better places in town to get poke. Guys behind the counter are angry young men. Also - completely agree with this reviewer: "As for the poke itself, the overall flavor we agreed on was severely lacking...it didn't taste like much even though it was supposed to be spicy." Bad food, angry service = stay away. read more

Gilligans Poke Shop - Angry "Poke Bro" - Poke Near Me - Sausalito, California

I've been meaning to write a review for over a year! I love Gilligans poke shop! Great variety of poke. AND it's SO CUTE! Such a great addition to the neighborhood and great to have this inside the Sausalito market (which has improved since Gilligans went in). Also, don't miss local artist Andrea Coish's artwork outside signifying when Gilligans is open and closed. read more

I cannot rave about this place enough. I've now tried all 3 poke varieties and the wakame salad. Everything is fresh and delicious! This is a must stop in Sausalito - I agree with the other reviewer best value meal in town by far! I cannot wait to see how they continue to grow. read more

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Probably the most authentic Hawaiian poke I've had around the Bay Area. Located in the back of a grocery store, they typically have the same three options of tuna every day--Shoyu, Spicy, and Limu. When we went later in the afternoon, they ran out of Limu, but I was happy to try the other two regardless. You can order poke by the pound or in a rice bowl. The guy behind the counter was very friendly and happy to answer any questions. It is a great hidden gem for sure! read more

Gilligans Poke Shop - Shoyu Ahi and Spicy - Poke Near Me - Sausalito, California

Fresh poke in the back of a bodega. The poke employees were super friendly so the ambiance was great! It was 2pm so they were almost out of Poke as they only had mainly spicy ahi and a bit of limu ahi left. Both tasted really fresh and the warm rice was the cherry on top. I feel like the $14 poke is priced more than reasonable considering we're in the Bay Area and it tastes authentic. It's pretty hard to find authentic poke up here in the Bay, the only other place I can think of is down in San Jose so finding this place was a gem. The portion sizes are perfect - my boyfriend and I were extremely hungry too since we had just ended a hike. Will definitely come back when we're back in the area, and will need to try the shoyu! read more

Gilligans Poke Shop - Poke Near Me - Sausalito, California