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    PB Poke House

    4.8 (875 reviews)
    ModeratePoke, Hawaiian
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Poke bowl with added avocado and edamame.
    Allison L.

    Do you like Hawaiian poke? Then come check out this casual spot near the beach. Perfect for a Hot Day in sunny San Diego. The portions are large and tasty. You can have spicy or not spicy along with white rice or brown rice. Hawaiian poke is marinated so be prepared for something sweet and or spicy. We ordered the Classic which was a little sweet for me. Otherwise it was a great lunch!

    Lynn T.

    Incredible welcoming energy as soon as we walked in! The lady who I believe is one of the owners, helped us at the front and gave us recommendations based on our fish preferences. We went with 50/50 (shoyu and spicy aioli ahi) because I wanted to try more of tuna.. AND OH BOY, I loved the marinades and freshness from the fish! It was not fishy at all. The toppings - seaweed salad, wonton chips, cucumber and kani help balance the fish with rice. Lastly, we want to give a big shoutout to the charismatic chef (also one of the owners)! He chatted with us and let us sample their YUMMY salmon. Super fresh and tasty! I love salmon and it was comparable to the tuna. We felt the ohana vibes during our visit!! we were so impressed & left happy. The only wish is to come back ASAP. Amazing small business, and I hope they continue to thrive

    Poke bowl
    Gabe S.

    True Aloha vibes coming into this shop! The poke bowls are without a doubt fresh. The fish are cut in the morning. Tons of flavor and ton of love put into these bowls. It's not Hawaiian deli style where you point and pick, you order at the register, but the staff is super friendly and helpful with recommendations. The place itself has a good amount of seating and has a nice casual atmosphere. If you don't wanna eat there, just walk down to the beach!

    Maori Kid Salmon + Wasabi Ahi
    Jennie H.

    One of the poke places that I've been wanting to hit in PB~ finally came and even though the parking was horrible, I have no regrets at all **Ordered: 2 scoops with Wasabi Ahi and Māori flavored Salmon that comes with choice of white/brown rice or salad greens $19 Flavor + the freshness of both fish were 10/10 on point! **Service So sorry I didn't get his name but cashier was AMAZING the chill, kind, helpful, Hawaiian-vibe kind of guy and was extremely patient as me and my friends were very indecisive **Vibe Local and family friendly~ seems like there were many locals and returning customers that the cashier had recognized :)) **Overall Again, the only issue is that parking is crap as usual for PB. The bowls and portion are a bit on the smaller side but inflation~ if I'm ever back in PB, I would definitely come back for a visit and do highly recommend others to come and take a whirl at it!

    shoyu ahi & spicy garlic ahi poke bowl
    Amanda Z.

    I visited PB Poke House on an early Sunday evening with a friend. I heard such great reviews for this poke spot, so I was eager to try it for myself. I got a half greens-half brown rice bowl with their shoyu ahi & spicy garlic ahi. I appreciate that they include a variety of complimentary toppings as well--I got crab meat, seaweed salad, cucumber, serrano peppers, & shredded carrots. I also love how close their store is to the beach because my friend & I were able to walk over to enjoy our bowls at the beach after ordering. Would visit again!

    Spicy Garlic and Original Classic Shoyu
    Jae B.

    This place..there's really not another place in SD that I'll go to for Poke. I could speak on all the incredible interactions I've had and how my orders taste like they're always made with love, but there's so much to say! Today we had the seasonal Bluefin tuna and I've never had such buttery textured Poke. This place is home and if you happen to stop by, Chris and Johnny are the greatest people!!

    Tiffany C.

    A ton of poke shops in the Pacific Beach area, with this one being pretty popular. Was in the area for a conference and saw a lot of good reviews, so decided to stop by with my friends. PB Poke House is a small poke place with validated parking right by the beach. It can get pretty busy, especially on the weekends. We missed the crazy lunch rush and ordered without waiting, although it took awhile before our food was ready since we ordered hot food. This isn't like the poke places in LA where you build your own bowl. They have premade bowls where the fish are pre-marinated. All bowls come with seaweed salad, krab salad, white and green onion, and furikake. You can add unlimited free and for-a-cost toppings. I got the aloha bowl with half white rice and half salad - Atlantic Salmon in sweet shoyu glaze. I felt pressed to order when I wasn't ready - otherwise I would have gotten the Nami. I think the bowl itself was OK. The hot and cold ingredients mixed together was a little strange - the salmon with the marinade wasn't anything special. It was pretty filling but the price was definitely on the higher side. The chicken chicken karaage plate had two scoops of rice, one scoop of macaroni salad, and the protein itself. My friend ordered the chicken shoyu plate which looked nicely made, good color - this chicken didn't really resemble karaage. It was pretty much chicken pieces in breading and then tossed in the air fryer. The flavor was okay but not what we expected karaage to be. I think this poke place is OK. Probably gets a ton of foot traffic because of location, but food was just decent for me.

    Mango Lemonade
    Paul W.

    My wife & I just visited the "PB Poke House" Hawaiian Resturant in Pacific Beach recently & what a big surprise ! I ordered the "NAMI", a bowl with half classic shoyu/half cali, ginger, furikake, white & green Onion, seaweed salad & krab salad . It was awesome ! The condiments on top was balanced with white rice & was totally filling. The taste was very, very pleasingly good along with the "Mango Lemonade"! I highly recommend this resturant 'cause of the food quality, menu choices & the friendly staff !

    51/50
    Danielle M.

    I'm excited to have found this small poke spot in a shopping plaza in PB. Other places I've tried in the area have just been ok. I ordered the 51/50 bowl which is Spicy Garlic/Spicy Ahi, Furikake, White & Green Onion, Seaweed Salad, Krab Salad & Serrano Peppers. It was very tasty, the fish is well marinated. The service was friendly and helpful. I'll be back!

    51/50
    Angela D.

    I love some traditional style poke and I love poke bowls. PB Poke House is like the love child between the two. Its beautifully marinated poke in a bowl with fantastic toppings and a great price. If you want traditional poke that is more Hawaiian style, go to Its Raw. That's fantastic too. However, I really liked PB Poke House. The rice was great, the poke was lovely and the toppings were wonderful. The bowl was a very good sized meal. I would definitely order again if I want a poke bowl.

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    Jiselle T.

    Stopped by here because our go to "It's Raw" was closed and thought it was okay. The fish doesn't taste very fresh and it's smothered in more sauce than I'd like. The menu is very confusing and there's no place where they list all of their protein options or if you can build your own. It only lists the signature bowls. The service was very friendly, but there's other better poke shops that serve fresh poke that melts in your mouth at the same price as here.

    51/50 bowl
    Liz N.

    I often order take out from here. It's one of the t from here. It's one of the best poke spots in SD. My favorite is the 51/50 which has half spicy garlic and half spicy ahi with serrano peppers. My order arrives beautifully packed.

    51/50 & mac salad
    Melanie M.

    My friend and I tried this for the first time the other day. We both got the 51/50 bowl & shared mac salad. It was about $40 for both bowls and the mac salad. Both weren't anything too special. They were just ok. I probably wouldn't come back here unless I'm nearby and really want poke. The mac salad was kind of flavorless.

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    4 days ago

    Absolutely the best poke bowls in San Diego. 10/10 every time and staff always shows love

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    You are so kind! We appreciate all the love ! Mahalo!

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    Love this place. Great service! Great food! I'm visiting with family and they have been so nice and gracious. Appreciate the love you guys.

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    The fish is not fresh, the crab is fake and the lady behind the counter is rude. I would not recommend this place.

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    6 months ago

    5 stars... there is a reason... this place is FIRE people amazing, food is fire, and vibe is amazing

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    Poké Chop

    Poké Chop

    4.4
    (394 reviews)
    6.2 mi
    $$

    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

    Blue Water

    4.2
    (4.5k reviews)
    5.5 mi
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    Located on India street near Washington Street, this gem of a restaurant has been a local favorite…read morefor years. There's only street parking nearby so it can be tricky to find parking depending on the time and day. There's plenty of outside and inside seating and you can find a seat after placing your order at the counter. Ambience reminds me of a small fish market. The menu has a variety of seafood options which you can have cooked different ways. There are also sides and specials of the day. The food is always tasty and fresh. Prices are fair for seafood and the service is good.

    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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    Mendocino Farms

    Mendocino Farms

    4.2
    (244 reviews)
    7.4 mi
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    I was craving a Caesar salad on this warm day and was walking around trying to decide where to eat…read morewhen I remembered Mendocino Farms. I ordered the Modern Caesar ($11.95) and added chicken ($3.95), and it was exactly what I was looking for. The restaurant has a bright, welcoming atmosphere with plenty of natural light and a casual, upbeat vibe that makes it a great spot for lunch. It felt clean, comfortable, and inviting, whether you're dining in or grabbing something to go. The salad was fresh, crisp, and full of flavor, with the perfect balance of creamy dressing, parmesan, and crunchy toppings. Adding the chicken made it satisfying without feeling too heavy. It was exactly what I needed and gave me the right amount of fuel to keep going with the rest of my day. I've tried several other menu items here before and have always had great experiences, but this Caesar salad was exactly what I was craving. The service was also excellent. They took our order right away, and a team member was actively checking every order to make sure everything was accurate and running smoothly. It made the whole experience feel efficient and seamless. If you're looking for a fresh, satisfying lunch in a welcoming atmosphere, this is definitely a great choice.

    There is so much to see in San Diego and I have lived here my whole life. But I feel like even the…read morenormal food chains the area just makes it sooo much better! This place has great open concept. All open windows throughout I love this downtown location. It's super clean inside and definitely well kept. I usually order online but we decided to eat inside today, it was great we ordered and our food came out super fast. My go too is always the chimichurri sandwich and a side of spicy curry couscous. Bad side as usual for downtown parking is never fun. lol.

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