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    Poké Chop

    4.6 (783 reviews)
    ModeratePoke, Hawaiian
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Outdoor seating

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    Nevin A.

    Poke Chop is such an outstanding poke place at Pacific beach. The place was very clean. The staff were welcoming. They have detailed instructions for the customers on how to order. There are five steps when creating your order: the base, the unlimited sides, the protein, sauces, and lastly the toppings. They also have a menu for ready-made poke. Their poke was very fresh, flavorful and the amount was generous. The service was excellent. We enjoyed our poke bowls. There was no indoor seating, only outdoor seating. Most of the customers were picking up their orders. Parking is available in the side street but may be difficult. I am glad I found this outstanding Poke Chop. For sure I will be back when I am visiting San Diego.

    Catalina G.

    Solid poke spot. The portions are big, the food is fresh. It isn't a super busy spot. Service was good but definitely could've been better. The ambiance is calm. It's a smaller spot but it's still solid. Parking could be easier but it's pacific beach so what can you do.

    Vivian L.

    I went here a couple of times but this is my first time reviewing. All of the times I went, I got the salmon and tuna as the protein. They really pack the bowl which is great! They have the menu on the side and on the table to order as you go (makes it easier for customers to see what they want). There's a few tables outside to enjoy the food. It's mainly a Take Out place. Service was fine. Only Street parking available. I would come back here again.

    Sam A.

    I've walked by this place for a good 2 years. I was at a burger spot next door and finally decided to pick some up and take it home. First of all, thanks to the staff they were all really polite and chill. The food is really really good. Great quality and fresh. As a local I'll definitely throw this in my list. Appreciate it

    Jason P.

    Best Poke I have ever had on the mainland! Got the Pacific Beach bowl. So freaking delicious. Also got the salmon bowl and this place can really cook it up. Cute interior and awesome service! Jonah helped me and guided me through the menu. He's a superstar! I will definitely be back to eat at this phenomenal restaurant.

    Sarah Q.

    This place is so so delicious I love how it is not like regular Hawaiian poke and we can add a lot of toppings. service is great and the workers are fast asf! They are so fun and have great recommendations. The ambiance is cute this place is located on the pacific beach strip so the parking is a bit difficult sometimes but it's worth it. The poke is delicious and I love the sauces they offer as well and on top of that this is affordable!!!! You are not breaking your wallet and paying 20+$ per bowl. Definitely hit this place up if you want some good poke you won't regret it!

    Drew N.

    This review is solely for the food as it was picked up by our son. Ordered to go and the food was fantastic! Substantial bowls with plenty of ingredients. The fish was tasty and fresh. Order of 3 egg rolls were hot and had a perfect crunch to them. Poke Chop is one of the best Poke Shops we've patronized. Give it try if you're in the Pacific Beach area.

    Jeff David G.

    Awesome vibes and great poke! I hold poke in San Diego close to my heart, but that comes with high standards. I've been here a few times and the workers are always so warm and provide excellent recommendations. It's a small establishment, but spacious enough to accommodate a line of hungry customers for convenient take out. They have more fresh fish choices than most of the poke places around and a great variety of complimentary toppings and sauces to go with them. Reasonably priced for the quality and quantity of these bowls and well worth the trip.

    PB and 5 scoop custom bowl

    Excellent poke that absolutely hit the spot. I got the Pacific Beach signature, and wife got a 5 scoop custom bowl. There is little rice and a whole lot of crave-able, fresh fish. The variety of proteins and toppings is outstanding. I would have to say my wife's custom bowl was more spectacular because of her tasty choices, especially salmon and scallops. Service was quick and courteous. Price is somewhat high ($50+), but I'm satisfied given the amount of seafood.

    Build Your Own Small

    The servers were sort of blunt but still kind. The food itself was good and hard to mess up. Inside it's very quick and go, and a small area but good food.

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    Jackie X.

    Came here on a Saturday around 4 pm. There was free street parking around the blocks. A few people were in front of us ordering and then a few people came behind us. Inside has no seating and is pretty small and dim. The outside patio has 3-4 tables for small groups to sit at. Ordering was super easy. We all got medium bowls with white rice which comes with 3 scoops of protein. I got 2 scoops of salmon and 1 scoop of seared tuna. I got all 4 veggie sides with extra corn and I got the spicy mayo and jalapeño wasabi sauces. They had a good selection of toppings as well. Everything was extremely fresh and delicious!! We were al very impressed with the size and quality of the bowls. We all were able to finish but just barely. I would definitely come again, some of the best poke bowls I've had!

    Taylor M.

    The bowls at Poke Chop are so fresh and flavorful! you can tell the ingredients are actually prepped the same day. The staff were super friendly, helped me build my bowl fast, and didn't skimp on toppings (a rare blessing ). The vibe was clean and relaxed, perfect for a quick lunch or takeout. My go-to combo: tuna, crab, and fresh seaweed

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    8/10 poke. 10/10 portions. 10/10 service. So good! So fulll. There's also tables outside where you can eat

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    Highly recommend this location for quick service. Food is well prepared and fresh tasting. Walk-in only. No problem.

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    I had the 2 scoop ahi tuna bowl and the fish was delish. Prices are more reasonable than the poke places on Mission Blvd.

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    Omg! Great value, fresh ingredients, tons of options, fast/friendly service. I'm obsessed. Put em all over the country.

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    Do you have tamari or any gluten-free sauce options?

    No tamari, yes gluten free options.

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    No limit, however they do recommend 3 sauces max.

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    Poké Chop

    Poké Chop

    4.4
    (394 reviews)
    5.9 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.

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    Blue Water

    Blue Water

    4.2
    (4.5k reviews)
    5.4 mi
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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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    Werewolf

    Werewolf

    4.5
    (6k reviews)
    7.7 mi
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    Such a cool friendly vibe! Stopped in for quick brunch on Father's Day! Fiona was our bartender and…read moreshe's the cutest! Oh and chilaquiles were amazing, best I've ever had!

    Came here for a Birthday dinner last Saturday night with a large group (~20+ people), the food and…read moredrinks were amazing and can't say enough how much I appreciate the staff and service here. Ruby was the first person I spoke with when I initially called, and she was lovely. The general manager Amber made planning easy - there were no deposits or minimums, I was able to order platters in advance, and she was great with communication. When I mentioned that the group loved Rumplemintz shots, Amber even set some aside after ordering extra bottles (and had it cold and ready when we came in). I was able to meet and thank Amber after we first came in, and she was so warm and welcoming and even gave us a few Rumplemintz shots on the house to kick things off (thank you again, Amber!). The reviews don't lie in terms of how good the food here is. When we arrived a little early, they had our platters ready almost immediately and kept them well-heated. We had platters of the sticky garlic wings and a mix of the garlic and regular fries, and ordered pretzels and queso and the elote dip à la carte for the tables. Everything was amazing and the sticky garlic wings and garlic fries were such a hit that we ordered a few extra plates of them as well (even though the platters were perfect for our group size). EVERYONE raved about them. We had a small amount left to bring home that were enjoyed the next evening and were still amazing after being reheated. A few people in our party got additional food items as well (burgers) and they were hits as well. The drinks were also phenomenal, with a special shoutout for the espresso martini and the Purple Haze mocktail (that a few folks liked so much they got an alcoholic version). We had a person in our group who can't drink and it was nice to see how inclusive they are with having a few signature mocktail options. The pricing was very reasonable, especially for the platters (they were perfectly sized, and we only ordered a little extra because the food was so good and we'd wanted to take some home). Highly recommend getting platters with a larger group here - you can pre-order and they keep everything well-heated for you the whole time. Most importantly, this place is a vibe and every single staff member we interacted with was SO KIND and accommodating. The service was top-notch and I wish I had everyone's names to thank them individually (thanks to everyone working Saturday, 8/1 evening!). We had the best time and Werewolf couldn't have been a more perfect place to host a Birthday dinner.

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    Mendocino Farms

    4.2
    (245 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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