*** Vegetarian Review *** "Let's get poke" said no vegetarian ever. But read on! Good Friends Poke is located in The Nishi Gateway, the newest outdoor shopping center in Davis that's just a short walk from the UCD campus. It's a super convenient spot that adds some much-needed variety to the area right across from the university. Would I Come Back? Yup. I've tried other menu items. The teriyaki broccoli tofu bowl is great because it includes 5 pieces of hella good tofu, but it lacks the satisfaction you get from the variety the mango bowl offers. Tips for first timers - parking is shared, no time limits. It can get busy because of the newness of everything, but you'll find a spot. - spend the buck to get three slices of crispy tofu. - if you like more spicy mayo or teriyaki sauce, they are super cool and will give you a side sauce. You order at the counter here in a "build your own bowl" style with tons of fresh bases and mix-ins to choose from. Not quite Chipotle-style, but more of a point and "that looks good" style. They have a portion of the menu marked "Vegetarian" which is honestly super unusual for a poke house. Usually, nobody thinks "vegetarian" when you mention poke, but their crispy fried tofu is so frickn good. Mango Avocado Bowl ($14.94, Grade A+) Highest of recommendations. But always spend the extra dollar for 3 of the best pieces of fried tofu you'll ever have. Hands down the best in town--the only thing that even rivals it is their other location a few miles away! These bowls are so heavy they'll honestly test your chopstick stamina; there are so many fresh ingredients to pick through that you'll probably get hand cramps before you even finish. Bottom line: the service is fast and friendly, and they do not skimp on the food. You get generous, heavy portions that make the price point feel exactly right for the quality. read more

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On a hot day, Poke for dinner sounds like a great idea! After browsing the menu outside, I decided to go in and place a to-go order. I admire the high ceilings, open space and pretty wall murals as soon as I entered. If I wasn't so tired and have a 30 min drive home, I would have dined in and enjoy the atmosphere. To play it safe, I went with the popular Triple Sashmi Sushi Wrap (aka Sushi Burrito...lol). It has Tuna, Salmon and Albacore and a bunch of toppings. The burrito was tightly wrapped and not messy. The fish and ingredients are fresh. I wish there was more sauce or an option to have extra sauce on the side. I couldn't taste the unagi or spicy mayo. Good fish to rice ratio. The staff was nice and service was quick. Next time if I'm in the area, I'll try the Poke Bowls. read more

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The review is more for the kindness! I came in late like 15 minutes before closing and they took me in. I know it's a little taboo and not the best to do but I was craving poke and miss it from back home. For the nay sayers, yes they are still open but it's common decency not to just come in right before closing, and being in the industry and former manager, I was hesitant but thankful they let me place an order. The food was okay, each individual item was absolutely fresh. Idk if something was off or I'm just spoiled from Poké in SoCal. Maybe not enough sauce? I enjoyed it and would definitely go back again. I just feel like something was missing. read more

I tried a poke bowl from Good Friends Hawaiian Poke, and I'm not exaggerating when I say it stood out from a lot of poke I've had before. From the moment I opened it, everything just looked fresh and vibrant. You could tell they don't cut corners with their ingredients. The fish was super tender, clean-tasting, and really high quality not overly fishy at all, just fresh and flavorful in the best way. Every bite felt intentional, like everything in the bowl actually belonged together. What really made it stand out though was how refreshing it was. The combination of the cool fish, crisp cucumbers, creamy avocado, and perfectly seasoned rice just hit. It wasn't heavy or greasy at all, but it still filled me up. It's one of those meals where you finish it and feel satisfied but not weighed down, which I love. The flavors were balanced really well too. The sauces added just enough flavor to bring everything together without overpowering the natural taste of the fish. Nothing felt too salty or too much it was just right. Overall, it was super yummy, fresh, and honestly one of the most refreshing meals I've had in a minute. If you're looking for something light but still flavorful and filling, this place definitely delivers. read more

Good Friends Poke - The tropical bowl with mango - Poke Near Me - Davis, California

I was sooooo happy that my all time poke place opened a second location in town. Moved out of Davis but every time I pass by or am in the area I opt coming back again and again. ALWAYS high quality and delicious. Tons of pre marinated tuna and salmon to choose from. My all time favorite is the California salmon and spicy salmon with Delilah's style. Staff are always super welcoming, friendly and helpful when it comes to the menu. Few tables to sit at but also looks like they are still working on some renovations inside. If you haven't tried, I would HIGHLY recommend. This place is definitely my favorite ever. read more

Good Friends Poke - Delilah's style, with cali salmon and spicy salmon - Poke Near Me - Davis, California

got the zesty salmon wrap and it was so good, lots of crab and very filling. there was a lot of salmon as well, and the flavors all did well together. I also liked how the cucumber was marinated/sweet pickled. Definitely debatable whether to get a wrap or bowl but the wrap was not a bad choice at all. my friends got chicken teriyaki rice bowl (good) and spam musubi (average and not worth cost) My one complaint is that I was about to bite in and I saw white string sticking out of my wrap, super alarming imo and made me rethink coming back. Knocked it down a star for me. Workers go out of their way to be nice, inside was a bit crowded on the weekend so food took 5+ minutes but there was seating available. The layout of the line is not great but you get used to it. read more

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My fat indulgent self enjoyed this large spicy tuna wrap. Never had a wrap from Good Friends Downtown before so cannot compare, but for $3 cheaper than their bowls, the wrap was fair and on par. Took a little while to get my food after ordering, but employees were friendly and place was clean. Would come back. Good fish, quality food. read more

Good Friends Poke - Spicy tuna wrap - Poke Near Me - Davis, California

Tried this new location out for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. I love the wall art. I ordered the Poké bowl with the salmon bomb and spicy salmon, tropical style. Love all the sides it comes with especially the crab, avocado, and sunomono. I really want to try the one with mango next. Staff are always friendly. Everything was so fresh. read more

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I am a huge fan of good friends and wanted to try out their new location. It is located in a super lively plaza with many other restaurants. It wasn't hard to find parking around 7pm. I got a Poké bowl with sweet oyster ahi and spicy ahi. I liked the spicy ahi, but the onion flavor in sweet oyster ahi was too overwhelming for me. There are seatings inside and outside. Service was super quick and friendly. read more

Good Friends Poke - Poke Near Me - Davis, California

WOW FACTOR? Yes, the musubis spam egg unagi roll should be ordered each time. HAVE AGAIN: The spam egg unagi roll was so delicious. Small size but just right if not too hungry. Otherwise, order two. read more

Quite possibly the best poke place I've been to. When I entered the place was clean, the menu was clearly visible, and when I went to order, there staff helped me out and even allowed me to taste their different fish flavors! Fair warning: their bowls are REALLY BIG. I ordered their normal sized poke and was barely able to finish it. While it says the bowl is ~14 dollars, to fill it up you'll have to spend another 4 dollars to make it around 18 bucks total. I'd suggest for a smaller meal to get their mini poke bowl as that one is 4 dollars cheaper, and still relatively filling read more

Good Friends Poke - Poke bowl with tropical style - Poke Near Me - Davis, California

Loved this place, right across from Fluffy Fluffy Cafe, same area with Trader Joe's shopping center. This is Good Friends Poke second location, we usually go to their first location Downtown Davis. I liked the parking here, lots more to park here especially if you go early, now to the food! We ordered the Poke Bowls with White Rice, and our two proteins were the California Salmon- I love how fresh the fish were, well seasoned, and the loaded toppings was free for the first 50 customers, so we were able to try the Tropical Style Toppings: Seaweed salad, cucumbers, surimi crab, wonton chips, avocado, masago, furikake, spicy mayo, and unagi sauce. The owner and workers were so nice and on it. We got free drinks for being there for Grand Opening Week, we will be back! read more

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For my mom's first day in Davis, I decided to show her Good Friends! Amazing service, and tasty bowls. Will come back soon! Highly recommend california salmon and salmon bomb with tropical style read more

Good Friends Poke - mini poke bowl tropical style , traditional poke bowl tropical style (subbed seaweed for avocado), poke nachos, two aloha drinks - Poke Near Me - Davis, California

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Stellar poke. There's a reason I guess this place is like the highest rated restaurant in Davis on yelp. Their menu is easy to navigate, poke is fresh and flavorful, portions are very large, and service is friendly. Really liked their spam and unagi musubi too and the place is a great place to eat. Highly recommended read more

The food is always great, and the downtown location never disappoints. The staff there are friendly, efficient, and easy to work with. But the newer spot at the Davis Collection is honestly hard to go to. It is not even about the food, it is the experience. Some of the employees come off as straight up rude. I understand food service can be stressful since I have worked in it myself, but there is a difference between having a bad day and consistently having an attitude. There is one employee, Kamea? with curly hair, and I have had three interactions with her. Every single one was unpleasant. It has gotten to the point where I feel uncomfortable going in, which sucks because I actually really like your poke. Everyone else I have interacted with there has been super nice, so it really stands out. I am hoping this can be addressed, because I should not feel like I cannot go into a place I enjoy because of one person. read more

We came here for our daughters 12th birthday, per her request. Their employees were very welcoming & helpful. Food portions are hefty & everything tasted so good! They gave us sushi nachos on the house & the kids Easter treats. Super chill & clean inside. We loved it & will definitely be coming back. read more

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This is my favorite poke spot in Davis! The portions are generous and served in large bowls for easy eating. There are a lot of options and styles to customize your poke bowl to your liking. They also offer brown rice which is a plus in my bowl. The staff are friendly and very efficient. read more

Good Friends Poke - Poke Nachos, Kali style w/Salmon Bomb & Delilah style. - Poke Near Me - Davis, California

Definitely recommend!! I believe I got Cali style and it was so good! Really could not be a bad decision when choosing poke bowl styles! They're all so so good! The proportions are so big too! Definitely like the ambiance, great for a nice lunch! Service was friendly too!! read more

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Happy to have this location nearby. I've been to Good Friends Poke before and came in knowing what I wanted -- the Hawaiian Spicy Chicken. One small thing I noticed: the color looked more orange than the red I was used to, which gave me a moment of pause. Same great taste though, so whatever they're doing is working. The place wasn't as busy as I'd expect for the quality, but I suspect that's timing more than anything. Hope they get the traffic they deserve -- I'd hate to see a good spot struggle to find its footing. Two things I'd love to see: outside seating with some shade. The area is very sun-exposed in the afternoon, and right now it's not a great spot to sit with a dog. I've actually walked over with mine and went somewhere else when I saw there was nothing outside. Add some umbrellas and this place becomes a regular stop for me. Parking in the lot can be tight depending on the time of day -- worth keeping in mind. Highly recommend if you're nearby. Already planning to come back. read more

Really good wrap -- fresh ingredients, great flavor, and packed really well. The workers were also super friendly and welcoming. Definitely coming back again! read more

Good Friends Poke - Soft Shell Crab and added Salmon - Poke Near Me - Davis, California

Good friends poke! Soft opening today 01/30/2026. Fresh poke. Great atmosphere. Excellent customer service. Come give them a try. Grand opening soon. read more

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just like the poke in hawaii! sooooo delicious im still thinking about my meal from earlier today. so many options and they even let u sample the diff flavors! huge portion so worth price. pls pls open a location in san francisco!! i would go every week :) read more

Good Friends Poke - Poke Near Me - Davis, California

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Go to the other location, the workers skimp here. I thought being a new location, they would give at least the same amount as the original spot. There's two photos of the unagi wrap, first photo is the original location, the second is this location. read more

Good Friends Poke - Unagi sushi wrap, original location - Poke Near Me - Davis, California

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Good friends has great food, good quantity as well. little pricey but 100% worth it if you like fish.

Food was delicious, fresh, beautiful, and so many amazing flavors, service was awesome, our dinner was ready quickly, and the staff were so sweet with my kiddos, love that it's locally owned/not a chain, can't wait to enjoy good friends poke again soon! read more