We are the biggest fans of Pipeline. This place is always a must visit - leaving this review after our 3rd time visiting. Perfect for a post beach refreshing meal. This visit we got musubi, onigiri, a firecracker plate, and a poke flight. Everything is unbelievably fresh, light, perfectly seasoned, and so creative. They actually source the fish local, they had two fresh slabs of tuna in the back. Staff is always so kind and happy, they clearly were passionate about their craft - serving fresh poke. Thank you Pipeline!! read more

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The waitress/cashier was amazingly patient and kind. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibes were adorable and aesthetically pleasing, and the outdoor seating was LOVELY.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was fresh and tasty and colorful, and I had zero complaints. Overall a great quick casual bite after a long beach day. read more

Pipeline Poke - Poke Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

I'm a fan. Light, refreshing, perfectly seasoned and sauced. Tuna was fresh, loved the cucumbers and the rice was exactly what chopsticks need. Staff was friendly and outdoor seating was terrific to enjoy a cool, fall day. The only drawback for my husband is they don't have sodas but why ruin something healthy with a Coke Zero? We will be back. read more

Pipeline Poke - Hurricane Tuna Poke - Poke Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Service was good! Poke was okay! Nothing crazy here, and higher in price point. Not yet at least :) Pleasant ambiance inside for sure, so I'd come back. I got the Big Kahuna with salmon and found that to be good. They're packaging really is eco friendly. Appreciate that!! read more

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Highest quality and best tasting poké in Wilmington! They take pride in their cuts of tuna, never stringy or chewy. Their furikaké is the best I've ever had, too. Their staff and service are alqays top notch. Love Pipeline! read more

Delicious, large, fresh bowls! Friendly staff, [[HIGHLIGHT]]near the beach, great place to stop for dinner after sun and sand.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Pipeline Poke - Poke Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Went on a weekend getaway with my mom and tried Pipeline poke, hands down one of the best poke bowls we've had. The staff were very welcoming and very helpful answering any questions we had. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was very beautiful and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you want fresh tasty poke, this is the place to go. I definitely recommend and will be going back when in town again. read more

This place has really good poke!! I grew up in Hawaii, so I know it's the real deal. I ordered the "North Shore", which includes sesame soy sauce, garlic, sweet onions, and scallions. You order at the counter and it's ready in just a few minutes. The portion of the tuna was ample. The rice wasn't drenched in soy sauce, which is a good thing. Just the right amount. The sweet onions were flavorful. Could have used a little more in the bowl. I though it was on the pricey side, but it was sushi grade tuna. And it was filling. The restaurant is just one room with a couple of high top tables and bar seating along the walls. Cool atmosphere with a blue tiled wall in the kitchen, a blue floor that reminded me of the ocean, and hanging lanterns. There's also outside dining, but it was too hot for me to sit outside. I preferred the a/c. :) The gal that took my order was very friendly. I'll be back to try a different boke bowl. read more

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Came in for lunch and the restaurant felt clean and bright with a ocean vibe. I liked that you had an option to get a poke bowl, burrito or plate. I got the bowl with salmon and the big kahuna style. My friend got the green machine with tuna. We both enjoyed our lunch but wished there was more sauce....and more poke but it was a decent portion. The rice could have used more sauce when I mixed it all together but the poke was really tasty. We also tried the spam musubi which was interesting and fun to try. They also had a lot of merchandise for sale. The staff were polite and refilled the water immediately after we finished it. We sat outside so the cold water was great. read more

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After all of these times I have eaten here the quality never changes. I love all of the sides and the quality of their actual poke is beyond no comparison. I am a much bigger salmon fan than tuna but their tuna here is off the charts good. Honestly, I can say the best in Wilmington. This is a true "sashimi" lovers place. read more

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This place is designed beautifully! I love the colors. The food was great, and they put a ton of tuna in the bowl but the other ingredients were a bit sparse. They have a beautiful outdoor area with a ton of seating. read more

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10/10 The best poke in wilmington HANDS DOWN! The owner is genuine in his passion and takes his time and knowledge to every bowl. The atmosphere itself is laid back. I really appreciate that coming in about once a week since the place opened, the staff always remembers my allergy and has friendly conversation! We talk about the owners travels to Hawaii and beyond to learn about the culture and craft of the food pipeline provides- showing true craftsmanship and love in every FRESH FISH bite. read more

Pipeline Poke - North shore - Poke Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Food was fresh and the fish looked amazing. I had a really good time here and would definitely come back again. My favorite part was watching the guy catch the fish and cut it up in front of me, what an experience. Anyways I love rice and fish! Thank you Pipeline Poke read more

The food was fresh and delicious. The staff so friendly. We sat outside with our dogs and they brought us a clean dog bowl with fresh water. The restrooms were also very clean. We highly recommend and will be back. read more

The service was great! I also enjoyed my food but did feel that $21 a person for a poke bowl and a side was a little expensive. I appreciate their sustainability efforts and enjoyed the decor. read more

Pipeline Poke - Hula pole bowl with tuna and masago - Poke Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

New restaurant Add this to your list asap This new spot is not notch. Super fresh poke and ingredients. So yummy. The staff here is super nice. We tried the tuna rice bow - hurricane style. Just the right about if spice. I can't wait to go back and try something else. read more

Pipeline Poke - Tuna Hurricane Bow with rice - Poke Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

The best sushi grade tuna in Wilmington. The owner of this business is present daily and personally ensuring that every experience is of the highest quality. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is relaxing and enhances the dining experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This restaurant fills a vital need in the city and should be a perennial winner of the "Cities Best of" read more

Context for a poke bowl review: I live in Seattle. The bowl was decent as far as taste. I didn't like any one of their options so I mixed a few bowls together. Ultimately I had Salmon, Tuna and crab. The Salmon and crab were good, however I didn't think the tuna was that fresh. There was quite a bit of protein, however, the bowl was rather small for the price. I pay less than that at any spot in Seattle for a lot more food. I did like that most of the packaging was compostable vs. Plastic. Drink options were also pretty limited (non-alcoholic). I don't think there are many poke options in the area, but if there were other options I wouldn't go back for the price of their bowls. read more

Having had poke in Hawaii/California... this was okay. It's not bad! Got the job done.

I've been looking for authentic poke for yearrrrsss!! I live in the triangle area and finally was able to try this place! Fast service and very neat and clean inside. As well the food was amazing with a great health score! read more

Pipeline Poke - I forgot the name but their popular bowl with salmon and the sweet soy sauce - Poke Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

I've had poke a lot of places but this is by far my favorite. Staff is super knowledgeable towards gluten allergies and almost their entire menu is naturally gluten free! The fish tastes fresh, the flavor combos are phenomenal, and i can't wait to go back! read more

Pipeline Poke - hurricane poke bowl - Poke Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Herd about the new poke place in town? This place is it! I was born & raised in Hawaii and I've been dying for some local food in NC! This place is sparkly clean and the fish was so fresh! I ordered the Tuna North Shore Bowl! The Tuna is flavored with soy sauce, ginger and garlic and has onions in it! So so good! If you've ever been to Maui, HI it reminded me of Tamura's! It is a little pricey but it's fresh fish so it was expected! Will definitely be frequenting this place regularly! read more

Pipeline Poke - North Shore Tuna Bowl - Poke Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

I have eaten a lot of poke. Maybe too much poke if there is such a thing. Pipeline is hands down the best I have ever had, in any city, coast to coast. The quality of fish, perfect balance of sauces and ingredients across the board down to the 10/10 cooked rice. Great vibe. Great service... and a killer beer selection as well. You cannot go wrong here. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]From the service, to the atmosphere, to the quality of food, this was top-to-bottom one of the best hidden gem restaurants Wilmington has to offer.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was fresh, plated well, and some of the best tasting poke I've had in a year or more. If you're in the area this MUST-VISIT! read more

The best poke bowl I've had since traveling to Hawaii. It is relatively expensive, but it was very filling. Will definitely return! read more

Pipeline Poke - Hurricane salmon bowl w/ added eel sauce, spam musubi - Poke Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Absolutely loved the hurricane bowl! One of the best poke bowls I've ever had! Would absolutely recommend!

A must try!!! I've been to Pipeline three times since they've recently opened. Their menu has great options & the food is awesome. I love the interior & the seating options outside - they even have an electric fire pit! As a new establishment in town, the employees are so nice & did a great job answering questions & giving recommendations. Give them a try! read more

Pipeline Poke - Tofu bowl, the Luau bowl, crab salad - Poke Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Excellent poke and great fast service! This is the best poke you'll ever have. Great variety of food options and excellent drink selection. Cool outside area too! read more

Food is very consistent. The ingredients always fresh. The staff is always friendly. The restaurant is immaculate, very clean. read more

Pipeline Poke - Poke Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Absolutely LOVE this place! Just reading the selections got my mouth watering but I couldn't decide so I pulled a wild card - I asked if they could surprise me with a creation that would excite my tastebuds? - "I love it all" I said. The guy taking my order looked to the chef & they happily agreed! & O YEEEEEES !!! He totally hit it out of the park- it was soooooo good- perfectly balanced dynamic FRESH flavor synergy happening - aka- off the chart YUM! Not many places agree to creating a surprise but this place did with no hesitation & a bright cheerful fun attitude which fused into the food. So happy this place is here & in an excellent location! Love the decor too. read more

Food and service were amazing I will be back. I'm kind of a stuck up when it comes to raw fish. The tuna did not disappoint. And loved the kombucha!! read more

In summary, disappointing and expensive. My wife and I were in the mood for something fresh and light for lunch, and while poke is always expensive, when it's good it's worth it. This didn't fill the bill. I ordered tuna with a few add-ins and rice wrapped in nori - a pretty down-the-middle selection, I thought. But the star, raw tuna, was tasteless. It hadn't gone bad or anything like that, it just had no flavor. I gave a piece to my wife and asked her what she tasted, to which she answered "nothing." The rice was not sushi rice, and it was not clear what it was supposed to be. Neither cohesive nor fluffy, it had clumps and warm and cold bits. The nori tasted like it was not toasted; it was chewy and unpalatable. When I've used nori I bought it already toasted, and it was always fine. My wife made the mistake of ordering the special that day, which was tuna salad on romaine leaves. She thought it was going to be raw tuna, but it was not - it was canned tuna. But we both love canned tuna salad, so it could have worked out. The tuna fish, however, was poor quality, and again tasteless (how do you put tasteless canned tuna on a $14 plate?). The tuna seemed to be diced, and the veggies as well, so everything was between diced and minced. There was some sort of Asian sauce which wasn't bad, but it was too loose and the resulting mixture looked like ... well, never mind that. A rounded tablespoon of this mixture was spread on each of three small lettuce leaves. It couldn't be mounded in an attractive fashion because it was too loose and there wasn't enough of it. If you have to go, I think you're better off with the sashimi over greens. I can't imagine you can consistently get poor sushi tuna. But at over $30 for lunch, we decided we would look elsewhere next time. read more

We were very excited for Pipeline to open as we have been wanting a quality poke place in town. We both got the tuna bowl hurricane style and it was excellent. You're paying for fresh, quality fish when you order here and it shows. The Hawaiian macaroni salad is a nice side as well. read more

Love this place! Very fresh and delicious! The staff is super friendly as well! Will be going here often!

First time trying this place and it was fantastic. It's a little pricier than your typical chain poke joint, but the quality is 10/10 (the tuna was super buttery)! I also love the fact it's not a chain and it's locally owned. Best poke in Wilmginton! read more

Beautiful restaurant, great food and service. Really appreciate the alternatives to soft drinks.