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    Hi Poke Seaport Village

    4.2 (355 reviews)
    ModeratePoke, Hawaiian, Seafood
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    HI POKE SEAPORT VILLAGE ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
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    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Pyop Poke bowl
    Robert R.

    Great selection of toppings, welcoming customer service, and fresh ingredients! I ordered the build your own bowl. I was very pleasantly surprised by the dry, crunchy toppings. They definitely made the bowl amazing and made this poke bowl much better than others I've had due to the texture difference. I would definitely be back and would recommend this place to others if you're a fan of poke bowls!

    K R.

    The salmon was fresh and the toppings were colorful and delicious. You could make your own bowl or choose one of the menu options already created. I was the only customer so I didn't have to wait! The restaurant has outdoor seating and was nice and clean.

    Eleana S.

    My friend invited me to try Hi Poke in Downtown San Diego. I had the Scallop Dynamite, which is baked, and I loved the ingredient options, especially the edamame, seaweed, crab, onions, and more! There are plenty of tables and seating both inside and outside, which is nice.The staff is friendly, and the place itself is pretty good.The only downside is that the bathroom is quite far, you have to walk to the Jail Museum and ask for the code. But on the bright side, it's a great spot to explore! Just a heads-up, parking always comes with a fee (it's downtown, after all, haha).

    Pick Your Own Poke (~$20)
    Aya E.

    Ordered: Pick Your Own Poke (~$20): brown rice, proteins: salmon, tuna, shrimp, sauces: Hi Poke classic and spicy mayo, toppings: green onions, red onion, cucumber, edamame, crab salad, seaweed salad, ginger, seaweed, masago, crisp: crispy onion and crispy garlic Aya's take: Poke is my go-to when I need a quick and healthy meal. It's located in Seaport Village, not too far from the Convention Center. Hi Poke has all the toppings you would expect and you can tell they use good quality fish. I liked the mix of sauces and the freshness of all the toppings making this a very satisfying bowl. It wasn't busy at all when I got there and there's some eating indoors but plenty of seating outdoors as well. Great spot if you're in the area looking to get your poke fix!

    Pick Your Own Poke Bowl
    Erica S.

    My family did pick your own poke bowls, so they basically made their own bowls based on the great selection the place had. I was impressed by the sauce options, especially since I love spicy food. The prices were average and the place was not too big inside but had a cute ambiance with a few tables. There were tables outside so you could get your bowl and eat there. I appreciated that the employee did not serve just a little bit of protein for each scoop since some other poke places I've been to have been stingy with the protein.

    Salmon lover bowl.  Added cucumbers.
    Mike K.

    Came here for something healthy and because of the ratings. It did not disappoint! Fresh ingredients and made fast. It was delicious!

    We ordered Togo Poki bowl and walked over to sit next to the ocean view.
    Penwarat S.

    A bit quiet in this place, could be low volume business. Got two bowl of tuna Poki, very disappointed as we asked for cilantro. A lady definitely saw that those cilantro in her container already welded, black snd bruised. She still put it in the bowls for us. My daughter was asking me why this cilantro is black. I had to pick through it and throw them out for her. Not recommended and never to back. Always have to maintain freshness for ready to eat food serve to any customer. If you can't maintain consistency. Soon, no one would come to your place.

    Not really one to be a Karen on yelp but I got my food to go and when I got home my poke had two dead flies in it. A third small bug was moving around before I even popped the lid open. Needless to say I didn't eat it and I can't get a hold of them to get a refund. Bummed.

    See how many pieces of eel you get and how thin they are. Totally not worth the price tag.
    Joyce L.

    Had to get something delivered during a lunch rush at a conference, and Hi Poke had the shortest wait time, so I decided to give it a try. The food came pretty quick, unfortunately that was the only good thing about my experience. First of all, the meal came without utensils. Luckily I was able to ask for utensils from the hotel. Then the food was so overpriced for what it is. I ordered an eel bowl, and it only came with 4 thin pieces of eel. All for almost $20!!!! Definitely don't recommend this place.

    My customize poke bowl.
    Greg N.

    Ate here today for lunch, arriving when they opened at 11am. Highly recommend you try it.

    Do it yourself Poki bowl $20
    Alan C.

    Underwhelming. I was attending a research meeting at a nearby hotel and it was raining like crazy in typically sunny San Diego so I needed a nearby place ideally outside the giant hotel I'm stuck in all day. Hi Poki was hidden in the far back corner of a half deserted shopping area ironically surrounding a former historical prison. Tables outside were drenched so I had to eat inside at a table with a red (not clean) cloth tablecloth covering it. Place was empty and I ordered a do it yourself Poki bowl for $20 plus tax ($22). It was underwhelming. Mostly brown rice and some limited greens with three itty bitty scoops of fish. The sauces were a little too sweet for me and since the bowl was kinda small once you added the toppings and crunchy stuff a little hard to mix it up and dive in without spilling it all on that red tablecloth. Not great. At best good. I'd pass.

    Menu as of Nov. 2024
    Michelle Q.

    For $20+ a bowl you'd expect a little more courtesy. Went here last night only bc it was the closest poke place close to the Rady Shell. The place was not well lit- red flag bc I can't see the freshness of the fish or veggies. I looked first at the cucumbers to see if they were slimy. It was definitely wet and soggy....thinly sliced and it was kept in water ?? I found that to be odd that it was stored in water? That was a first time for me and an automatic red flag so I passed on ordering anything for myself. My daughter was really hungry so she requested for a little more rice and the gal said no it was only the one scoop which was like the size an ice cream scoop. That was another first for us... we've never had an experience where they'll decline a request for a little more rice. It's not like she even offered to charge us more for the rice... Her attitude was not appreciated so we decided to not order the other bowls and left.

    Build Your Own Bowl.  Sushi rice had undercooked grains.

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    In a cute little plaza. Decently priced. My go-to for a quick sunny San Diego lunch in the area.

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    We love Blue Water! We like to get to the restaurant 15minutes before it opens to get in line. The…read moreplace gets so crowded. The staff will take your order and assign you a table, so do not grab a table without their approval. The seafood all taste fresh. We love the halibut plate with lemon garlic butter. For the fish and chips, the red snapper with panko crust is our family favorite over the beer battered. Tip: we went at 2:30p thinking it is after the lunch rush, but the line was out the door on Sunday. We will stick to 15mins before they open.

    I picked my folks up from the airport after their trip to Alaska and my mom was hangry because she…read morehad not eaten since breakfast. I asked her what she wanted and she said, "seafood", so I immediately thought of Blue Water, and we drove right over. We parked at a metered spot nearby & walked in at 5pm. Do note that there is no dedicated parking for Blue Water, so at busy times it may be tricky to find a spot, but we had no trouble today. In the main dining ordering area & on the side patio, there were a few tables that were occupied, but there was no ordering line. All of us wanted shrimp today apparently, so my dad and I both got a shrimp taco with lemon garlic butter & my hungry mom got the shrimp platter also with lemon garlic butter. The platter came with 8 shrimp, jasmine rice, and a lovely, fresh garden salad. The server who took our order and brought it out to us was very helpful & nice. They have a ton of fresh seafood on offer though so if shrimp is not your thing, there will likely be another delightful offering from the sea that will suit your fancy. We sat in the side patio area and it was very pleasant. We enjoyed our experience this evening very much! The tacos were big and had more than 5 shrimp in them, plus cabbage, pico, cheddar cheese & white sauce. One taco was pretty decently sized. If I'd been hungrier, two tacos would've been perfect, but today, I was happy with one taco. Yum! Mom enjoyed her platter. It was beautifully prepared. Blue Water also has a decent soft drink selection and beers and wine, but we all just had their water and it was very refreshing! :) By the time we left at 5:45, a line was forming out the door, so we really came out at a good time. Peace!

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    4.4
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    0.7 mi
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    Chose this place after seeing the reviews. Great food, drinks, and the coolest vibe. We sat by…read morethe window which was open to the street, and had a great time people watching. The food quality was amazing. We had the oysters, calamari (so crunchy and light), scampi, and Chilean sea bass. It was all cooked to perfection. Giovanni was our waiter and he was fantastic. Anticipated our needs, made great recommendations for drink and food. We were never rushed. Will definitely come back next time we are in San Diego!

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    100s Seafood Grill Buffet

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    3.9
    (2.1k reviews)
    4.7 mi
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    Takes reservations
    All you can eat

    This is easily one of the best buffets in San Diego. The quality of the food is outstanding, and…read morethey offer an amazing selection of fresh sashimi and sushi. It's absolutely worth the price. After eating here, you'll find yourself comparing every other buffet to it and most won't even come close. This place definitely raises the bar. Highly recommend!

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    Pete's Seafood and Sandwich

    Pete's Seafood and Sandwich

    4.5
    (1.9k reviews)
    3.1 mi
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    Today I brought my new baby out to try out our family's favorite restaurant. Baby-friendly with…read morespace to park the stroller next to our table. We put baby in high chair although baby kept trying to eat the table. We got our usual favorites (warm lobster rolls, clam chowder bowls, fried oyster, and fried clam belly). Surprisingly the clam belly was full of sand this time! Must not have soaked in water long enough, but when we told our server they swapped it out immediately. We substituted one of our coleslaw for potato salad, and one of our fries for onion rings. We definitely will continue doing so because it is nice to try out so many different dishes! As always, order the fries well-done for nice crispy fries. It's still on our to-do list to try the chicken parmesan since we've heard so many good things about it, but I really do like my Must Order dishes (listed below). Must Order (in order of ranking): - Clam chowder bowl - Warm lobster roll - Fried oysters - Fried scallops - Fried clam belly - Fried clam strips - Crab roll Pass: - Fish and chips - Calamari

    Visiting SD for a few days, my daughter has been wanting to bring me here, made it!…read more Clean small family establishment, friendly the moment you walk in the door, always appreciated. Menu is on the wall. I chose fried, breaded fish and shrimp which also came with fries and coleslaw. Also ordered their basket of thinly sliced crisp hot onions rings, so good including a really good sauce with a slight kick. My daughter ordered the shrimp cowboy sandwich, rhe bread was so soft, yum. Everything was freshly made and hot when it arrived, the way I like it. Not salty, ehixh is fabulous. Crispy and lightly breaded, perfection. Perfect portions. I ate most of it with a few fries left I would definitely come back!

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    Surfside Fish House

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    4.6
    (370 reviews)
    16.1 mi
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    LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! I've been coming here since they opened but haven't been here in awhile,…read morebut sure have missed it. Came here during HH with my daughter... which is the best time to come, but come early as it does get PACKED! You order right when you walk up to the register and then find a table. HH is 3-6pm DAILY!! Their HH menu is the best deal and so very tasty! My HH favorites...The poke nachos, chowder fries and shishito peppers! My daughter really liked the lemon pepper wings (on the HH menu too). Not on the HH menu but two of my other favorites are the (garlicky) brussel sprouts and the spicy poke and crispy rice! HH - Craft beers are $5... can't beat that! This place is great addition to Scripps!! The owners are super friendly as well as the staff!

    They have a great happy hour with great prices and good food! We went on a weeknight around 5:30pm,…read moreand it was pretty packed with a short wait to order at the register. We ordered the fish tacos, poke nachos, chowder fries, and clams with chorizo. Our favorites were the fish taco and poke nachos. The chowder fries were good, but the chowder seemed a bit too salty (same with the chorizo and tomato sauce). The portions were larger than I expected for happy hour which was nice. The service was also fast and friendly despite it being busy. We will definitely be back to try more items on the menu!

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    Tom Ham's Lighthouse

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    4.0
    (3.2k reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$$

    Food: 5/5 Drinks: 5/5…read morePortions: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Customer service: 5/5 Speed: 4/5 Price: $$$ Outdoor seating: yes ADA access: yes Restrooms: yes, M/F Dogs: no Kid Friendly: yes Vegetarian options: yes Vegan options: yes Ambiance: yes Pros: stunning views, upscale experience, lots of parking, good food, good service recovery!! Cons: they only have one vegetarian meal option that can be made vegan- but that's okay! It's delicious and I'm glad they offer something for us veggies (:

    3.5 stars -- Come for the view, not necessarily the food…read more It's been about a month now since visiting and just got around to this review. Just because a restaurant has been around for 55 years doesn't necessarily mean it's great--it means it has stood the test of time. After our experience at Tom Ham's Lighthouse, I'd say the incredible location and view probably have a lot to do with that longevity. The staff was friendly, but the service was painfully slow. Our dinner lasted 3.5 hours, and not once did a manager stop by to check on our table. Even when a few stragglers of our group arrived a few minutes after we were seated, the hostess simply pointed them toward our table rather than walking them over. Details matter. The menu is surprisingly small, and the food ranged from mediocre to good. The short ribs were basic with a small portion over mashed potatoes and three asparagus spears. The fish was decent, the tenderloin appetizer was overcooked, and the lobster bisque was a definite miss. The chicken lollipops and calamari were good, although the calamari portion was small. The shrimp cocktail had five decent-sized shrimp. We ate indoors, but with the restaurant open to the outside, the flies eventually became pretty annoying. Overall, the prices were reasonable, the staff was friendly, and the view is definitely the star of the show. Unfortunately, 3.5 hours for dinner with slow service, average food, and no manager checking in made the experience hard to rate any higher. Great view. Decent prices. Average food. Very slow service.

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