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Went here for lunch with a few coworkers and Pokeworks didn't disappoint! Super fresh fish and a variety of sauces, I've never tried a Yuzu based sauce before, and it complimented perfectly with the ahi tuna :) Lunch rush can be a little crazy, but the service was quick, and they have a ton of space inside. Love the vibes here, but a little more expensive comparatively to other Poke places in OC. read more

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Fraudulent / theft charge! Overcharged my credit card without permission. They overcharged me. I tipped with cash yet they still deducted another portion of the tip on Apple Pay WITHOUT my permission. read more

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Nana K.

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Build a poke bowl heaven! So many different options to choose from, including lobster surimi, pineapple or mango toppings, and their new black garlic aioli sauce. I'm a dedicated salmon poke bowl girl with the usual poke works classic sauce type. As expected, my bowl was delicious! I love that there are different size options. Small was plenty for me. My salmon was fresh, and all the toppings tasted fresh as well. They have many unique items such as poke bombs, chicken ramen miso soup, and tons of tempting drinks. My husband got their masubi and he said it was delicious. We both agreed we would come back next time we are in the area. I am tempted to venture out and try some of their other items. Overall, a pleasant experience! read more

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This is a good choice for a fresh poke bowl. I got the Half Ahi, Half Salmon bowl. The Portion: It's a perfectly sized meal for one person. The Flavor: They include a good variety of toppings, which adds a lot of texture and keeps the flavor profile interesting throughout the bowl. Good bowl for ~$15. It didn't leave a strong enough impression for a return visit. read more

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My spicy ahi bowl was incredible, service was so quick, and Fahmi did an incredible job servicing our needs and being so patient with us! They were also playing some great songs on their playlist haha so i had a great time just waiting in line. I'll be back again soon! read more

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Fish and toppings were super fresh, the staff John and Carl were very friendly. Will definitely be back! read more

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I prefer poke bowls limited to only essential ingredients, but I also cant help myself from getting everything- if it is available! Pokeworks is one of those place where every ingredient that can possibly go into a bowl is available. Decent price and decent poke. When we walked in it smelled DELICIOUS. They said you can have items torched and whatever they last torched smelled deliciioous. Not sure why I didn't try my food torched after making a fuss about the scents. Their chili oil topping is also a very good chili oil! Dim sum quality chili oil imo and very crispy. Doesn't belong in poke but I got it anyways haha. The girl working was lively, patient, and a positive interaction. read more

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I had a really good experience at Pokeworks. The food tasted super fresh, and there were a lot of options to customize my bowl exactly how I wanted it. The ingredients were flavorful, the portions were good, and everything looked really clean and well prepared. The staff was also friendly and worked quickly even when it was busy. Overall, it's a great place if you want something healthy, filling, and tasty. read more

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Go to pokeworks! Carl and John took care of us! Great vibe and great food ! Came in and the bowl and musubi were bomb read more

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Favorite Poki place. The sauces are AMAZING & fish is fresh and yummy. Carl & John best team serving me.

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This place is delicious. Love the vibe. 3 scoops all day. Service is amazing Pierr and Jaredson

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Deborah K.

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Bomb poke by the beach! service is good & area is clean as well Will come back again :) read more

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First time at a pokeworks and I went with the spicy ahi bowl over mixed greens. I also grabbed Spam musubi for the first time ever, which surprised me. The bowl comes loaded with ahi tuna, cucumber, sliced onion, edamame, masago, green onion, sesame seeds, onion crisps, and shredded nori, all tossed with their spicy sauce. Everything looks fresh right away. The tuna is clean and tender, the cucumbers add a cool crunch, and the onions give it just enough bite without overpowering anything. The masago and sesame seeds add texture, and the ginger i asked for tied everything together. The spicy sauce coats everything evenly and gives the bowl some heat without drowning it. Over mixed greens, it stays light but still filling. Each bite feels balanced, nothing overpowering, nothing missing. Last-minute decision, I also ordered Spam musubi. I've seen Spam my whole life and never had the urge to try it until today. It's a thick slice of grilled Spam over seasoned rice, wrapped with seaweed. The Spam is crisp on the outside and tender inside, salty in a good way, and it works really well with the rice. Simple, comforting, and way better than I expected. Everything was really good. I enjoyed the bowl and the spam musubi, and I'm glad I finally tried it! read more

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Discovered this place thru ClassPass since we weren't from the area. Absolutely loved it the premade Yuzu Ponzu Salmon bowl. Also loved the tea selections! Service was friendly and quick. Premises are so well maintained and clean. read more

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Gill F.

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Carl & Pierre are the best! Love this place, great food and even better service! 10/10 favorite spot

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Ernie G.

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Best place in OC to get poke! Great customer service the workers are always polite! And the portions are great! If you're looking for somewhere to fill your belly or satisfy your appetite this is the spot!! And the play great music! read more

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Alice G.

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Great service by Jarason and Austin and looking forward to fresh and delicious poke bowls

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Amanda A.

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Carl and John are great every time I come in. It's fast and easy. Love coming here on my lunch break. read more

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I'm a clown and terrible with names but (i think) Carl and John were super friendly and helpful. Got a beautiful, fresh bowl super fast on my lunch break. Just what I wanted! read more

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excellent customer service with a smile. food was incredible. will def be returning. not really from here but this place did not disappoint. shout out to Emanuel for making it a 10/10 visit. read more

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It was delivered and it was very good. The food was delicious. I ordered the three item salmon half rice half salad was delicious. I already said that, but it really was. It was more than I could eat. I added on cucumbers, corn edamame, krab and crunchy onions. I wish I had gotten those on the side if I could, but it was very delicious again I said that it was packed nicely with some sauces on the side that I asked for also, they gave me chopsticks and a fork and cannot speak of the ambience since I didn't go into the store, but overall I would order from there again or go in there and have food also they have happy hour before 5 PM and you can get it discounted read more

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Food was great! Service by Karen was great, she's super friendly and professional. The music was also great in store! read more

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Lily M.

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I think I might have just come in on an off day, but I was disappointed with this poke. There is very little rice served and the fish serving was skimpy, but boy did they drench the bowl in sauce. You can see in the photo that the rice is swimming in sauce. I would say be very vocal about how you like your poke prepared at this location depending who is your server. Other than that, the staff and ambiance is nice. read more

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The have great customer service, everything is fresh I had the poke bowl everything spicy for the spicy lovers read more

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Syeda M.

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Karen was super nice and we had a good experience ordering our first poke burrito! Thank you :)

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Allison R.

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Was at a training and wanted to walk somewhere for lunch and stumbled upon Pokeworks. The place is clean and the employees helpful. There are predetermined bowls you can order or build your own. I opted to build my own. There are many options for protein and toppings. I appreciated that. The Serrano aioli sauce was quite good as well. My salmon was a good texture and not fishy. I also ordered a jasmine milk tea. After a sip, it just tasted like milk. They were kind and added a little more tea, but it still tasted off. I ended up throwing it away. Not going to bring down the overall review since the poke itself was good and the employees were kind. Just don't order the milk tea. I'd go back if I were in the area. read more

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Skylar S.

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I come here all the time, amazing food and service always. Shout out to Carl and John, great workers!!

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Nadia M.

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Came here for the first time, overall a good experience. I got the 'small' bowl which consists of only one scoop of protein, choose your own base. Unlimited toppings. The person behind the counter was nice, but kinda stingy with almost all the ingredients. Felt like I should've gotten a bigger bowl. I've gone to poke places where one scoop is plenty, here the portions seemed a little stingy. Everything tastes great. I got a free garlic musubi with check in on Yelp, spicy but delicious! No sodas or any drinks sold besides their specialty drinks, so we just for water. Inside the place was clean but very empty. Wouldn't come out of my way for this location. read more

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Absolutely delicious! My order was spot-on and the fish was incredibly fresh--tender, vibrant, and full of flavor, exactly what you hope for in a great poke. The service was equally impressive: friendly, attentive, and genuinely invested in making sure everything was perfect. This place takes pride in what they serve, and it shows. Highly recommend! read more

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Amber C.

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Kolen is the sweetest ! So helpful Food is always fresh ' it hits everytime I've never been when it's busy so in my experience it's always a chill vibe read more

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A cool little tasty stop before the beach. Service is friendly and efficient. Took some masubis to go as well. I'd come back . I do feel they skimp on the fish. I'd just like a smidge more on the scoops. read more

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Cool staff customized my bowl. Really amazing stuff. Glad I walked by. Clean environment as well. Johnny hooked me up with the special shoyu og read more

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I love this place !! Amazing food and amazing service. Thank you Alex for being so sweet and helpful. Definitely will be revisiting next week. Totally recommend read more

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best poké I've ever had! Everything is fresh and Alex was super helpful when I came in. Highly recommend! read more

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A good poke bowl is one of the best things you can consume for your health, is it not? Altogether the food is super tasty and they have lots of options for ingredients. The service I got was excellent. The two young gentlemen who served me were polite and professional. Ambiance is bright and clean with plenty of space for sitting down to eat. Will definitely be back when I'm in the area, highly recommend. read more

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Bella C.

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First time trying poke. As soon as I walked in Alex greeted me & helped me out right away. Very polite! Clean cute little spot. read more

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I was so excited to try this poke place as the reviews seemed promising. There was another poke spot of mine that I went to often and I came here with the expectation that they'd match. Everything about the poke bowls were fantastic: portion, ingredients, pricing, etc. One thing that I am disappointed by was the ponzu sauce. I asked for heavy and when I went home there was no taste whatsoever! Without any flavor from the sauce the poke just tasted like nothing. I highly suggest you choose two or more sauces instead of just one. Maybe I chose the wrong one but it made my whole meal taste bland. Love that with check in you can get a garlic spam musubi ! read more

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Absolutely loved this place! The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming . The Hawiann Poke bowl was so fresh with generous portions, perfectly seasoned and so flavorful! Everything tastes high quality and thoughtfully prepared. It's obvious they care about both the food and the customer experience. I will definitely be coming back and strongly recommend stoping in if you're craving great poke!! 10/10 read more

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Codi G.

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Different variety of choices I don't usually see most of the Poké spots I've been to and it tastes great too. Give it a try if you like poke

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1835 Newport Blvd
Unit D160
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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Hours

What time does Pokeworks open?

Pokeworks opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Pokeworks close?

Pokeworks closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Pokeworks take credit cards?

Yes, Pokeworks takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Pokeworks have catering options?

Yes, Pokeworks does have catering options.

Does Pokeworks have a drive thru?

No, Pokeworks does not have a drive thru.

Does Pokeworks serve alcohol?

No, Pokeworks does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Pokeworks allow dogs?

No, Pokeworks does not allow dogs.

Does Pokeworks have TVs?

Yes, Pokeworks has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Pokeworks have bike parking?

Yes, Pokeworks has bike parking.

Does Pokeworks have outdoor seating?

Yes, Pokeworks has outdoor seating options.

Does Pokeworks have parking?

Yes, Pokeworks has parking options.

Other Amenities

Is Pokeworks wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Pokeworks is wheelchair accessible.

Does Pokeworks have free WiFi?

Yes, Pokeworks has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Pokeworks is a fast casual poke restaurant that serves fresh and delicious Hawaiian-inspired poke. With a build-your-own style poke menu, you can customize your poke bowl, burrito, or salad with fresh ingredients, handcrafted sauces, and premium proteins including salmon, ahi tuna, lobster surimi, shrimp, chicken, and tofu. This is Poke Your Way.

History

Established in 2015.

Pokeworks was created by our four founders who share a passion for bringing flavorful food to people in a fun and healthy way. After many trips to Hawaii filled with lots of poke, the founders decided to bring this island favorite to the Mainland for all to enjoy. From the beginning, Pokeworks was a consumer sensation. When the first store opened in 2015, hundreds stood in line to build their own poke burrito or bowl. "The 'Sushi Burrito' has hit NYC and it's amazing", a video describing our craveable poke burrito, went viral with more than 50 million views. Today, Pokeworks is the leading and fastest-growing fast casual poke brand in the world.

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Support vegan restaurants!…read more I decided to come back and try the food again. My favorites are the warm cauliflower salad and purple taquitos, and my partner enjoys their jackfruit salad

Some people have a preconceived distaste for vegan/vegetarian food... admittedly myself included…read more(at times). Shame one me. The food here is amazing. The flavors of my Warm Cauliflower Salad - phenomenal. Roasted cauliflower has yet to fail me anywhere and my salad was so fresh and SAVORY. It was also huge so I took leftovers. Surprisingly still a delicious salad the next day. Tofu, arugula, lots of nuts and chili oil, pickled peppers, roasted cauliflower... yum. Grilled Mushroom Taco - I had higher expectations for but it was OK. My friends got the Taquitos... amazing as well. I will be ordering that next time! All the dishes are surprisingly very filling. I've heard about this place often and now I understand why. Portions are generous and the ambiance of every business at the Lab is charming. They servers gave us cookies and scones on the house as we were dining here the end of the night which was so sweet! 10/10.

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Mendocino Farms

4.3(982 reviews)

1.0 mi

Raj, the manager is amazing. He's always so personable and goes out of his way to make sure we're…read moretaken care of every time we come in. Great service and such a welcoming experience. Molly and Dylan

I went once. I went twice. I'll see them THRICE…read more I didn't know what to think, seemed like a Healthy option for lunch, but the portions for the salads are hefty, and they are more than delicious, I didn't want the bowl to end. Both of these salads were top notch, and their Guava Lemonade was also spectacular. My first time here, the young lady came from around the counter and even went over the menu with me, which was very nice. The restaurant was clean, and staff even came by to take my bowl when I wad finished.

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Uroko Poke

4.3(2k reviews)

3.4 mi

Delicious food, probably the best in OC or at least the area!…read more Great build-your-own-bowl with consistent tasting food. The prices have gone up over the years unfortunately, but I found that a 2-scoop bowl was still plenty. I was so full by the end of my bowl, it was totally worth it. The service was good - the workers were nice but you can tell they were overwhelmed. This place doesn't ever seem not busy. There's plenty of seats inside and also expect a somewhat loud ambiance. Also to note, the single lane driveway entrance to the parking lot is a bit of a mess. It's also a steep driveway (low car friends be warned). There's also an entrance if you go through the gas station. Overall, good food, filling, just a bit pricey.

Essentially is Chipotle style poke. Great portion size and surprisingly good fish…read more Location/Parking: kind of tough to find parking. Lot is pretty small considering how big the establishment is. Service: servers were friendly and helpful. Very fast and efficient. Vibes: large eating area, lots of people sitting for a quick bite to eat. Fairly loud and lively, especially at lunchtime. Food: I love that you get to build your own poke bowl and can choose so many different options! The fish was a lot fresher than I had anticipated and tasted pretty good with the ponzu sauce. Unlimited toppings was a huge plus. Great for a quick meal! Would come back again.

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3 scoop 2 salmon and 1 spicy tuna - eel sauce, sesame oil, spicy sauce

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The Chicken Shop

4.7(566 reviews)

1.1 mi

Taste Delicious. I always get OG or Chimichurri Wrap, Order of Fries. Get some sauce on the side-…read moreYorget Sauce, Garlic chili, BBQ. Great HUGE FOR ME- Anti-Botic Freee Chicken & No Seed oils for the Fries. I can eat this food knowing I'm doing good by my Taste buds and more IMPORTANTLY my Body. God bless them for doing that!!!

Ordered the OG Wrap and it was immensely dry. I sad I paid $16 for an underwhelming wrap because it…read morebarely had any toum and it also had no pickles inside. So ..... I was just eating fries and dry chicken. Don't know if I'd come here again. Service was whatever.

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OG Wrap: chicken, homemade pickles, fries, garlic toum wrapped & pressed in Za'atar oil w/side of chili garlic sauce | $14.95

Sessions West Coast Deli

4.4(220 reviews)

3.8 mi

Delicious, fresh, quick service, fun atmosphere. Sessions is a great spot to stop in for lunch - we…read moretried their fries and tuna melt and were blown away with the quality and freshness/flavor. Sign up for their text messages and receive $10 off your first order!

Loved this spot since it opened in South Coast Plaza…read more Not sure if I caught them on a bad day but seems like they've watered down some of their menu items. The Meddock Melee sandwich used to come on this great artisan squaw bread that resembled a square ciabatta bread. It had great bite and crispy corners that added texture. Now it comes on a much flimsier roll similar to the 'Cheesecake Factory' brown bread they sell in the grocery aisle. Sliced turkey also feels like a lower quality cut. It used to have texture and now it tastes like thin sliced /water infused prepackaged grocery turkey. Rosemary fries used to be slightly thicker, super crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Now they're a lower quality shoe string fry that's on the dry side. Maybe they're between suppliers? But if these are cost cutting measures, the difference is very much palpable.