Sweetfin is one of my reliable go-to spots when I want something fresh, filling, and customizable…read more I always order the spicy tuna bowl with forbidden and bamboo rice as base--sometimes adding in kale if I'm feeling like I need more greens in my life. I usually do half salmon, half tuna, and I love that the app makes it easy to customize your order. The fish is consistently fresh and the flavors are solid every time. The rewards app is genuinely great and actually worth using--I love earning points and perks for orders I'd be placing anyway. They'll occasionally drop a reward in everyone's account for National Poke Day and other whimsical reasons, which is fun. The only real bummer is that when ordering through the app, I can't take advantage of their $12 bowls for teachers and students, which feels like a missed opportunity for loyal customers and is the only reason I knocked off a Star. That said, the quality and consistency keep me coming back. If you like poke and want a dependable spot with good ingredients and an easy ordering experience, Sweetfin delivers. (And they also LITERALLY deliver--peep the little row of Coco Robots out front!)

Sweetfin, Santa Monica…read more We visited for the first time and, unfortunately, don't plan to return. The bowl portions were quite small for the price, which felt above average. The staff member who took our order was not very friendly and didn't smile, which gave the impression that she was tired and doing us a favor rather than welcoming guests. For first-time visitors, a bit more patience and help with choosing would be appreciated. Service was fast, and the interior is beautiful. However, there was a strong smell inside, so we chose to sit on the terrace instead. The outdoor tables could be cleaned more often. Additionally, the tray on which our order was brought looked old and worn, and it was unpleasant to handle. Overall, the experience was not very positive.

This is by far my favorite poke on the mainland. I've had a lot of poke but after having sea salt I…read moredon't even bother trying anything else. They have amazing rice bases and great variety of fish and sauces. Could not recommend it enough 10/10 Worth every penny

The best poke bowls maybe anywhere. In LA, it's not even close…read more Love the real crab and wild toro salmon

Amazing quality! We had a dozen oysters - 4 species and they were awesome and without a speck of…read moreshell ... we also had the lobster bisque and it was the very best bisque I have ever had! The waiter recommended a Santa Barbara Chardonnay and it was perfect with our items! Amazing place!

I really wanted to like this place and give it 5 stars as I love really fresh seafood and was…read morelooking forward to stopping here after driving down from Solvang. After this first experience, this place is about a solid three stars for me. I may come back again if in Santa Monica... I am still a bit under the weather and drove here because I wanted some kind of seafood soup. They offer three different kinds of soups which I appreciated! There is NE clam chowder, Manhattan clam chowder and a fish chowder. Since I dont always see fish chowder on the menu, I ordered a small bowl. I wanted a larger bowl and a place to sit down and eat it but the place was packed for lunch and I didnt feel like grabbing a spot at their bar as I needed to get back on the road, so just went with the small (and I am glad I did - read on to see why). They have a funny system here because you only order their menu items from a cashier in the back, but then take a number if you want fresh seafood. I wanted to try their Hawaiian style poke and cashier had me go and grab a number. I grabbed a number and it wasn't busy so I was served immediately. For a 1/4 lb of Hawaiian poke, it was about $9.50. Whats also strange is that I grabbed my soup (did not pay for it in the back), and my Hawaiian poke and then paid up front. Everything came close to $20. I sat in my car, (which thank goodness, this seafood market has its own parking lot, so that was greatly appreciated), and dug into my soup. Unfortunately, the soup was pretty bland and needed a bit more salt. But, I will say that the ingredients used in the fish chowder were all very fresh, and fish wasnt overcooked, but it needed to be seasoned more. Hawaiian poke was great, excellent taste. Overall, a so so experience, I would have liked better scenery to eat my food being I was very close to the beach and wished I had a more seasoned fish chowder. I could be convinced to come back and give it a second try, but I think I might prefer to visit Malibu Seafood which isnt too far from here and has great ocean views.

Stopped by my favorite poké restaurant on my way home from JACEHAIR ENTERPRISES... ( my fabulous…read moreand fantastic hairdresser who is so much more than I can ever describe).... Brittany made a fabulous medium bowl for me. ( I think it tastes so much better when someone like her mix everything up in a big metal bowl AND then package it up to go!) This place has the freshest seafood and so many free choices of add-ons that makes each bowl special and delicious. TIP: Don't forget to sign up for their rewards program. Today I got $2 off!!! Of course I'm gonna return soon as I said in many of my review reviews of this outstanding establishment it's my favorite!

**Ordered on Doordash**…read more Ordered this restaurant from DoorDash on Saturday evening. The food arrived on time with seamless delivery. I got the Large Poke Bowl with 1/2 White Rice and 1/2 Spring Mix Salad, Salmon, Spicy Tuna, Edamame, Corn, Cucumber, Red Onion, Kizami Nori, Furikake, Roasted Garlic, Crispy Onion, Green Onion, and Cilantro with a side of Tamago. The portion size was great. I had a few bites left but was too full to finish. Everything tasted great, but I could do without the Tamago next time. Overall, I would recommend.

I love this marketplace for so many reasons... local, fresh and delicious options. Yesterday, I…read moremixed it up a bit. Squid salad, spicy cucumbers, spicy tuna and yellowtail cut rolls... Came home and mixed 1/2 an avocado into the cucumber/squid salad and ate my rolls on the side. What a fabulous combination!!! Every person I meet here is super friendly and the people who work here are helpful and gracious! A true neighborhood gem and for good reason... everything I've ever eaten here is ALWAYS fresh, unbelievably tasteful and soooo good. I highly recommend and remember, parking lot gets super crowded... be patient and look for parking on Barrington.

Yama sushi has the freshest sashimi that is affordable and easy to grab and go :). Clean little…read morestore inside with great options! PARKING Small plaza but they do have free parking available although limited during busy hours. SERVICE Always very kind workers and cashier. Constantly restocking the fresh seafood options! FOOD Loveee their California rolls (huge and creamy). Their fresh salmon sashimi is delicious along with my fav bite sized 18 pc mixed hosomaki with spicy tuna, eel, and salmon avocado. The kaisen roll is another one of my favs! They even have a hot food section with salmon, eel bowls, and chicken karaage. You can also order spam musubi combos with them. ORDER Feel free to grab a ticket at the fish counter and order slices of sashimi pay per weight! OVERALL 10/10 place for your fresh sushi fix. Fast and easy to grab and go and perfect for catering and parties with large tray options available. Thanks Yama!

Sweetfin is a great poke spot on Abbot Kinney and it has yet to disappoint when I'm craving…read moresomething fresh, quick, and satisfying. It's a modern counter-service setup in terms of ordering at the register, grabbing a table, and they bring your bowl out shortly after. Each time I've dined here, the fish seems fresh, the toppings plentiful with plenty of combinations. You can build your own bowl or choose from their curated options. In my experiences, the customer service has been consistent and adequate...nothing overly memorable, but friendly enough and more importantly, the food arrives quickly. One bonus: they're on the inKind app, so you can save a little money on your visits (always appreciated on Abbot Kinney prices!) Rumor has it the menu is getting an upgrade after the holidays and I'm looking forward to going back to see what new offerings they roll out. A great neighborhood spot when you want something fresh and easy!

Took a walk through Venice beach and was craving some poke and we found Sweetfin nearby. I tried…read morethe Spicy Tuna Poke Bowl, I normally choose to build my own bowls at poke shops. I really enjoyed the creamy avocado with the spice, however the tuna itself wasn't the best - almost bland. Overall, good but not exactly what I was hoping for.

Fresh fish, stuffed bowls, quality toppings, what more can you ask for from a Poke spot? If you're…read morelooking for a spot that doesn't skimp on the portions, this is it. I'm a picky dude and the staff was incredibly patient. I had about 100 questions on their huge selection of proteins, toppings, and sauces. Huge shoutout to the guy helping me (I think his name was Tuan or Juan?). Sorry to whoever was stuck in line behind me, but the custom bowl was 100% worth the wait.

The poke bowl alone justifies coming here. Portions are legitimately large, and it is not bulked up…read morewith filler. You actually get a generous amount of fresh fish and a wide range of toppings that feel intentional, not thrown on. The quality is clear in the taste. Everything is clean, well-balanced, and doesn't feel overly salty or heavy like a lot of quick poke spots. It eats like a full, satisfying meal without leaving you sluggish afterward. What stands out most is the value. In Westwood, most places cut corners on portion size or quality, but this place does neither. You get a bowl that is genuinely filling and consistent every time. It is the kind of spot that becomes an easy default because you know exactly what you are getting: fresh ingredients, solid portions, and a meal that actually feels worth the price.

A nice place to get some quick Korean food. You can order at the kiosk or pay cash at the counter…read more I got the chicken japchae to go and it was very flavorful. It's a great place for a quick lunch if you're in the area. No frills and a small parking lot.

The pro is the large portion size. The food is definitely reminiscent of street food in Korea. We…read moregot japchae, spam kimchee fried rice, and their best seller Bulgogi fries. Overall, food was tasty. Definitely not the best quality but good. The fried rice was dry because of the long grain basmati style rice, wish they used at least calrose. The fries were slightly underwhelming and soggy. Those would have been way better if they were well done fries. The japchae was flavorful but a little soupy at first, after a while the noodles absorbed the sauce. Parking is tight. You order off a kiosk and pick up your food from the counter. You make your own water and bus your own table. You definitely don't come here for the ambiance but at least they've got kpop playing on the TV. Maybe it was an off day but will be back to try the kimchee stews.

Super friendly hole-in-the-wall!…read more The area has great food (Daruma is literally next to a fancy reservation based omakase) but the appeal of Daruma is that it is casual, quick, but still really great in taste. Parking might be difficult, but there are plenty neighborhoods you can drive around and if you're blessed, there is a parking lot next to the shop that isn't valet. The chefs (also servers) were extremely nice and with the shop being so small it was convenient getting their attention for extra napkins, sauces, etc. If you're looking for good food, without the pressure of committing to one restaurant, check out Daruma for a quick bite!

Ordered this to go on a whim. I was glad I did because…read moreeverything was delicious. I'm usually pretty skeptical when it comes to ordering sushi online, because sometimes it's Hit or Miss, but this was really fresh. I subbed the roll for a snow crab roll, and it did not disappoint. I highly suggest for you to do that. it was refreshing to order something online and have it be real crab versus imitation. Everything was fresh from the potato salad to the salad to the chicken karate. The spicy tuna rice crackers were good as well. I would definitely order from this place again!

Tried this place for the first time and it was fantastic! I already want to go back and try more…read moredishes. Very nice location with a short walk to the beach. The inside was very clean, cute, and spacious. There is also an outside patio. No shortage of sitting options. We ended up ordering the super bowls- VIP Poke and Kebobs Mediterraneo. Both with white rice and greens. I honestly loved both of them equally. The quality of fish in the poke was outstanding and the chicken kebob was so tender and juicy. We also got the Pineapple Zingy Fizzy drink which was very refreshing on the warm day. The staff was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. The only thing I want to add is that on the menu board had a key for items, one being a * indicates the item contain nuts. Some of the bowls listed cashew chipotle sauce, but there was no * next to the item name. It's a quick fix to avoid any accidents :)

All I can say is wow. We're in the area often, and today we were looking for a new, cool spot to…read moretry when my wife came across Rábanos. I'm really glad she did. My wife was craving Thai food, so she ordered the Thai dish, while I was stuck between the Peruvian Saltado and the Showtime Burger. I ended up going with the burger, and I'm glad I did. It was absolutely amazing -- flavorful, high quality, and perfectly put together. From the first bite, you could taste all the layers of flavor in what honestly felt like a masterpiece of a burger. Both dishes were very good, but the burger was definitely the winner for us. We also tried the Garage beer, which was super light and delightful, along with a latte. The latte was okay. We're big coffee people, so it didn't quite meet our expectations. It was served too hot, and the milk seemed overheated. The coffee itself tasted good, but it didn't feel carefully crafted. I enjoy latte art and that first sip from a freshly made uncapped latte, and that part was missing for me. That said, the food was so good that we're more than willing to overlook the coffee. Great vibes, superb service, and an overall fantastic experience. Highly, highly recommend this place. We'll definitely be back with friends and family.