I came in here after a workout at Crunch (in the same shopping complex) and was happy to receive quick service. Poke was filling and tasty but I found it a little on the pricey side. Restaurant is super clean and has a cute modern design to it. [this review was made in connection with a Toast promotion] read more

Poke bowl place next to Whole Foods off of the East Hillsdale exit. Quick, clean, easy. Lots of tables for groups. The food itself was okay. The sushi rice was kind of hard and tasted old. Got to try the spicy tuna, ahi tuna, and imitation crab. You can make your own bowl by choosing your base (rice, veggies, or veggie noodle), protein, mix-ins, sauce, and toppings. Some mix-ins are an additional cost like avocado. Choose from Small, medium, or large bowl. Small gets you two scoops of protein. The large gets you four scoops. Serving size is kind of skimpy, but that tracks for San Mateo. Large bowl is about $25 after taxes. The fish was ok. Didn't taste fishy, but wasn't super fresh or tasty either. Fine for a quick lunch. Staff was friendly. You can park in the lot shared with the plaza or on the street on the other side of the plaza. read more

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Before stepping out of Whole Foods and seeing Poke House across the parking lot, I had never even heard of this place, let alone knew it was a chain. However, between my curiosity and the fact that it's been a while since I last got a poke bowl, it seemed like the perfect time to check this place out! Not to mention the fact I was tired, hungry, and too lazy to figure out where else I might want to eat...ha! Stepping inside, the first thing that struck me about this place was just how bright and big it is. Compared to the other poke joints I've been to, it definitely ranks among the largest. Similarly, their menu has a bit more to offer as well, including pre-set poke bowls, cooked bowls, and hand rolls, but, curiously, their poke bowl options don't include certain items I'm used to seeing elsewhere, like hamachi, tamago, and garlic crisps. At the same time, they also have a couple of marinated fish options, which is awesome since that's not something you typically see offered elsewhere. For my order, I opted to get a LARGE POKE BOWL (4 scoops - $20.20) with White Rice, Spring Mixed Greens, Spicy Miso Salmon, Garlic Oyster Tuna, Krab Salad, Hijiki Seaweed, Masago, Sweet Onion, Cucumber, Jalapeno, Crispy Onion, Furikake, Shredded Nori, Pickled Ginger, and Seaweed Salad (+$2) with their House Shoyu and Sesame Oil. Now, while it may not have looked like it initially, this was actually a hefty amount of food! Most importantly, though, everything tasted pretty good. The fish were fresh and flavorful (yet not salty), there was a good amount of both types, the rice wasn't overcooked, and the mix of toppings in this complemented each other well. Despite how I enjoyed my bowl overall, I will say that it was hard for me to taste the individual flavors of both fish once everything was mixed together, especially with the shoyu and sesame oil. Which, in turn, is probably the reason why marinated fish isn't common, but I still didn't mind, since it added additional flavors I wouldn't have had otherwise. Also, it would have been nice if hamachi had been included as an option, but that's more of a "nice to have" than an actual need. In any case, while Poke House doesn't quite match my favorite poke joint out there, it's definitely one of the better ones. At the very least, it's a great option in a complex that otherwise doesn't have a ton of options other than a Wholes Foods and Super Duper. Just one note - if you are thinking of adding one of their wasabi packets to your bowl, try just a dab first! Even for a wasabi lover like me, the little packets go a real long way! read more

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First te trying this place. Overall enjoyed the poke experience since they have different options. I like the cleanliness & ambiance inside the restaurant. The fish was fresh & their sauces were flavorful! read more

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Giving a 5 star because 4 is not enough. But solid 4.5. Quick, healthy, lots of choices. If you're looking for a quick stop, healthy lunch, and you love pokey, you'll like pokey house in San Mateo. Solid portions. Great available add-ons. Not necessary place you want to sit and eat as it's more quick stop spot, but it was perfect for me as I needed a late lunch and wanted a Poké bowl. The To-go packaging was solid. Portions were large. Enjoy! read more

Poké House - San Mateo - Well package, stuffed to the top - Poke Near Me - San Mateo, California

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I ordered delivery from here almost every night of my trip, because it was just that delicious! My bowls were full of fresh, delicious ingredients and generous portions of toppings. I got the salmon, tuna, and shrimp proteins and they were all great. I also tried the miso soup once and it was warm, flavorful, and packed carefully with the container wrapped with Saran Wrap. Their service was also very efficient. They packed my orders quickly and correctly every time. I will definitely be ordering from here again when I am back in the area! read more

Poké House - San Mateo - 3 protein bowl, which came with a free scoop of crab on UberEats - Poke Near Me - San Mateo, California

Poke House is the best chain for poke, hands down. They always nail my order, and I don't see a large discrepancy in portions when I Doordash versus when I go in store and order. There is a lot of indoor seating and they keep the interior incredibly clean. I honestly have more points there than I can count on both hands, it's the perfect spot for a go-to healthy meal if you're not sure what you're craving for lunch or dinner! Workers are very friendly and get out orders very quick as well. Great establishment overall! read more

Poké House - San Mateo - Small Build Your Own (2 Scoops) - Poke Near Me - San Mateo, California

Anytime I'm in the area I stop by Poke House. I always build my own bowl, Ahi Tuna, and Garlic oyster Tuna for protein, topped with edamame, green onion, tomatoes, Masago and cucumbers. I get the Ponzu sauce, topped with crispy onion. Everythinig tasted fresh and was delicious as always. Definitely would recommend giving them a try if your in the mood for a good Poke bowl. read more

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I've been to Poke House many times at different locations and what I like about them is they're consistent and their portions are generous. The only thing I'd change is the way they cut the fish. The pieces are pretty big and I personally prefer smaller cuts. I like that they offer zucchini noodles as a base. I usually do half zucchini noodles and half mixed greens. My go-to proteins are ahi tuna and spicy tuna. For sauce, I always go with their house chili. It's their spiciest option and it definitely brings the heat, which I love. I also have them drizzle sriracha aioli on top to finish it off. Another small touch I appreciate is they have a water station where you can help yourself to complimentary water, which is nice especially if you go heavy on the spice like I do. This location is in a nice plaza and the space itself is clean. Parking can be a little tricky since the lot is shared with Whole Foods, Crunch, other restaurants, and a big apartment community. Overall, solid poke spot with good portions. read more

Poké House - San Mateo - Ahi tuna poke with their spicy sauce - Poke Near Me - San Mateo, California

I went to Poke House for lunch during the first week of 2026. Luckily there was no line and I was able to order right away. I've been to this location many times and I enjoy their zucchini noodles since not many poke spots offer them as a base for their bowls. Their protein offerings are okay and I like being able to add all the various toppings and sauces. Of note, Poke House charges extra for seaweed salad and avocado, though some other poke restaurants include these in the base charge. I created a small build your own bowl with the protein and topping selections of my choice. Everything was going well until I was about to complete my transaction. After I tapped my credit card, I asked the staff at the register why I was being charged $18.08 for my small bowl when the posted menu price was $15.70 (plus tax). I was told the prices "were recently increased" though there were no signs or postings indicating this; some businesses at least put handwritten prices to cover the old prices but Poke House didn't even do that. Looking at my receipt, the price of a small build your own bowl is now $16.49 plus tax while the posted price is $15.70 plus tax. Although the price increase is not too dramatic, the principle of being transparent with pricing clearly was not a priority; it would've been nice if this price increase was communicated to me in some way before reaching the register or even before building my bowl. This makes me question Poke House's business practices since they are charging more than the posted prices. Aside from being charged more than the posted price, the quality of the bowl seemed to be lacking compared to past visits over the years. The fish did not taste fresh and the sauces were very watery; while consuming my bowl I noticed the bottom of the bowl looked like a bowl of soup. I get that zucchini noodles do not absorb sauce as well as rice, but the amount of "sauce soup" was concerning. I do not think a small bowl with only two scoops of mediocre protein is worth $16.49. At least the restaurant has a decent amount of clean seating inside to eat your poke bowl freshly made. Since Poke House seems to be okay with charging more than its posted prices without giving its customers a courtesy warning or notice, this left a bitter taste in my mouth and I'll consider other food options before deciding to eat at Poke House. read more

Poké House - San Mateo - Small build your own bowl with two scoops of protein, charged $16.49 plus tax though posted price is $15.70 (1/6/26) - Poke Near Me - San Mateo, California

Wow. The simplest of orders and they still got it wrong. No one in there. No one waiting. No one walking in as I wait for my order. They forgot the crab salad? Come on! This is the simplest order of all time. So disappointing. I hate leaving bad reviews but this was pathetic. 6 months later and I'm still annoyed. So I'm writing the review. Yes, they heard about it the next time I took my kid to Chipotle. No I didn't place another order at Poke House. The tuna quality and the octopus quality was acceptable - not sit down restaurant quality but quick to go meal yes - if they put everything in the darn bowl. Never. Again. read more

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Food arrived with bag open and sauce all over two entrees - a mess. One entree was wrapped in plastic wrap, the other had a lid. Called Poke House and the woman immediately said this is the delivery company's issue. I pressured her for the manager; she said they were out of the office. I pushed back and gave her my name and phone number. No call back from Poke House. She needs to understand that blaming your delivery partner without the facts reflects badly on her, the manager and Poke House. Fortunately, the delivery company provided support and empathy. The delivery company called me back to apologize. I am not sure where the delivery was compromised. In addition to the delivery issue, food quality for chicken entree bowl was poor, tasteless and chewy, like left out too long. We used to enjoy Poke House food. Sad to experience bad customer service from Poke House. read more

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Very solid Poke. Good amount of food. And a great little restaurant to eat at. I appreciated all the adds on and different sauces that were able to be customized for the meal. read more

This review is long overdue, but I highly recommend Poke House and specifically this location! My fiancé has a gluten allergy and they definitely take that seriously here! The staff was knowledgeable and wonderful! It's clean inside and the vibes are good! Also, they are super conscious of other allergens as well. I ordered a medium poke bowl with tofu as my protein. I got corn, edamame, cucumber and pickled ginger to name a few toppings. The sauces I chose were the sriracha aioli and ponzu. The flavor combo was bomb and I'd get it again. Just a warning that the sriracha aioli is actually pretty spicy!!! We love this spot and will definitely be coming back! read more

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Solid spot for poke if you're in San Mateo! I only ever ordered the spicy salmon poke bowl here and it was delicious. The chunks of salmon that they give you is pretty generous. The size of it is pretty big and you can easily tell that it's a fresh cut from the fish too. They mix it with veggies such as cucumbers, onions, and edamame, sprinkled with some furikake on top too. The sauce isn't overwhelming either which I appreciated. Nothing much else to add other than that this was a great choice to come to! I will definitely order from here again. It seems pretty pricey but it's pretty good for your penny here. read more

Poké House - San Mateo - House Salmon Bowl - Poke Near Me - San Mateo, California

I was craving something on the healthier side and saw on Yelp that there was a Mendocino Farms a mile from where I was. I drove over there, spotted Poke House, and reconsidered. I like Mendocino Farms, but I thought to myself, "Why not try something new?" I've only eaten poke a few times in my life, and it seemed like as good a time as any to add to that number. Now, I'm sure there was a fair amount of sodium in my bowl, but it was definitely low carb compared to most take out choices I would have made. I'm giving four stars for the food and five for the service. Malia, the employee who took my order, was extremely patient while I asked questions about a number of the items on display. I ordered the large Build Your Own, which comes with four scoops of protein. If memory serves, I went with the spicy miso salmon, spicy tuna, garlic oyster tuna, and tofu. I chose the base of zucchini noodles, the free scoop of crab salad, got most of the free veggies and paid extra for the seaweed salad. It was such a huge portion - the bowl was overflowing! My order lasted multiple meals. I went to say thank-you again and good-bye before heading out, and Malia gave me a couple of extra sauce containers to go. I tipped Malia a couple dollars and I wish I had left more! read more

Poké House - San Mateo - Large Build Your Own - Poke Near Me - San Mateo, California

good portions, fresh fish, only thing is the white rice is very mushy. service was great, restaurant was clean and had only one table as i went on an off-hour. if i come back i would get a different base. read more

Poké House - San Mateo - Small Build Your Own (2 Scoops) - Poke Near Me - San Mateo, California

I've visited a few day times -- just before, during, and after the lunch rush and was able to get my food quickly, even with building a custom bowl. The staff is always helpful and patient, even when I've seen folks who are struggling to decide what they want. The quality is solid. I always get spicy tuna and there's never that "fishiness" taste of older fish. Even with the small bowl I usually have enough for two servings, but maybe my preferences are closer to European serving sizes vs American, which I usually find is too much. Terrific choices for those whose nutritional needs focus on protein and reduced carbs (but of course you could get white rice if that's not an issue for you). The dining area is clean and what you'd expect from a quick service restaurant. Easy access for those with mobility challenges and there's a restroom onsite. read more

Poké House - San Mateo - Build Your Own bowl with spicy tuna and shrimp - Poke Near Me - San Mateo, California

Currently my favorite poke place. Good fish quality, good portion sizes, good variety for selection of toppings, good flavors, and also located in a nice plaza. read more

Poké House - San Mateo - Regular build your own bowl - Poke Near Me - San Mateo, California

Petty good overall. The ordering got the better of me - my fault. The extra stack up quickly. I would try again.

Finally! A poke place that does it right Clean shop. Fresh Fish. Friendly staff :D I ordered a Tuna Lover Bowl from their Signature Bowl menu for $19.95--worth every penny. It came with three styles of tuna: spicy tuna, garlic oyster tuna, and ahi tuna. I've also tried their Charred Salmon Bowl, and it was absolutely delicious. I've never seen it done like this at any other poke spot. They pile on the spicy salmon and then char it with a torch--such a masterpiece. Thank you Poke House. See you guys soon! read more

I stopped off here while driving to the city. I am a fan of Poke House but this was just so-so. The fish was not good quality, they had a lot of discolored salmon which is a big turn-off for me. I felt bad but had to ask the lady to pull them out which took a while. read more

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Love this local spot for grabbing poke near my house. Price is good, portions are great and the food tastes great! Recommended for anyone looking for poke around the area for a quick and healthy meal. read more

Absolutely love this place! Super fresh ingredients, great build-your-own bowls, and the Mango Sunset lemonade is a must-try. Always a go-to spot for a healthy and tasty meal! read more

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I decided to come back a few times since my original review. I must say the most current t visits are great. I have been on a weekend and this last visit during a weekday lunch rush. I was impressed with the service and how friendly, patient and helpful the poke bowl makers are. All of the ingredients were fresh and tasty. Love the ahi tuna but the most impressive part are all of the choices they offer. Good crab salad as well. Inside is clean and bright if you choose to eat there. Had mine to go and it was well packed. read more

Poké House - San Mateo - Small poke bowl - Poke Near Me - San Mateo, California

I was originally coming in for Chipotle tonight and saw this a few stores down so I was excited to give this joint a try and I was not disappointed. There was one other customer being helped so I looked impatient for a few minutes. It's day two of ordering a poke bowl so I was already craving more deliciousness tonight. I ordered the "Build your bowl of 3 scoops of protein". I choose white rice as the base with garlic oyster tuna + spicy miso salmon and tako (oyster). Plus the server said my bowl came with a free scoop of the crab salad. Yesss! I asked for all the topics except the sliced almond bits. I had the sweet unagi sauce and then some of the spicy chili sauce to go in the mix (Sriracha Aioli Spicy). I couldn't be more happier that Malia was extremely friendly and accommodating-- she answered my questions and served me quickly. I don't think I noticed her weigh my bowl like others have described in their ratings. And if Malia did, it was done quickly before my eyes. Took my bowl home and inhaled my dinner- everything was fresh and delicious! Will definitely return to this location to try their other items on the menu read more

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Huge bowls, great poke. A bit pricey but worth it for the best poke I've found in the Bay. The service was prompt and friendly and the store was clean. I enjoyed the salmon and the garlic oyster ahi and splurged on the seaweed salad, though next time I'll get another scoop of poke instead of the seaweed. read more

Poké House - San Mateo - Small bowl is quite large! - Poke Near Me - San Mateo, California

As far as chains go this place has got it down! My wife and I shared a 4 item bowl and it was plenty for the both of us. They give generous portions and the service is excellent. There are a few tables to sit but we always take it to go. read more

Good stuff! Clean, spacious, lots of yummy choices. friendly staff. Parking can be a challenge, but there's a garage under the lot that has ample spots and is free. Nice ambiance with lots of natural light. Lots of other shops and grocery nearby so you can get some other tasks done too! read more

I've already previously rated this establishment 5 stars. I recently went again for a purchase and cannot be happier with Malia's service. She is so kind and helpful, she deserves a raise!! read more

This Poke House has a great location in a plaza right next to Whole Foods, so you can do some grocery shopping and pick up a meal to go here. My favorite thing about this place is the large fish servings compared to some other poke places like Ponzu Poke Bar or Truffle Butter Poke. With a medium size you can choose 3 types where each scoop is big and generous. You can also choose to have a free scoop of crab salad. The price is definitely a lot higher than the competition, which I guess makes sense because you are getting more servings and the crab salad is free. To be honest though I think it would feel a lot better if the base price were reduced and you can choose to pay a premium for the crab salad - otherwise it feels a bit forced that you have to take the crab salad in order to make your meal worth the price. The staff is nice, and there is ample seating inside since most people take it to go. There is plenty of parking both outside and underground. read more

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A cozy little place near whole foods. They have a small but wholesome menu. There is enough seating inside and outside the restaurant. I had the small build your bowl with shrimp, salmon and crab salad. We also ordered the veggie bowl which I thought was overpriced considering it didn't have a any protein. It was basically rice and a few cabbage onion radish pickled ginger garnish - not very healthy either. Wouldn't recommend for vegetarians. Service is good. Plenty of tables if you want to dine in. Reiterating what I said in my earlier review - you can't find a good meal for less than $20 in the Bay Area. read more

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I love poke, and obv nothing beats poke in Hawaii, but this place comes somewhat close. For the price you pay, and the flavors of sauces with toppings it's not bad. Only 3 stars bc I've had better in other areas of the Bay. But considering it's San Mateo and near the Hillsdale area, it serves its purpose for the ethnic demographic. read more

Poké House - San Mateo - Medium bowl with mixed greens. Crab salad, spicy miso salmon, garlic oyster tuna, octopus. - Poke Near Me - San Mateo, California

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An alright option for Poke in the San Mateo area. As others have noted, there are two major features that stand out here. One is that the prices are a bit higher than what you typically see for Poke Bowls, around $20 per bowl. However, the fish chunks provided here are pretty large and the scoop size is relatively generous. For me, I found the bowls to be fairly good, but it wasn't noticeably better than competing options despite using scottish salmon and ahi tuna being used in them. The sides themselves were pretty fresh but it may just be that the combination of sauces didn't tie all the flavors together too well for me. I was also hoping for a bit more textural contrast (fluffy rice, crispy cucumber, some crunchy element), but it all was somewhat soft for me across the whole bowl. Overall, an alright option for a Poke bowl. It'll satisfy your cravings but the price is a bit on the higher side. read more

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Near Whole Foods is the Poke House. I like how you can create your own bowl per the menu. Service was friendly and thankfully it wasn't too busy. There is indoor dining only with plenty of tables. You start by picking your size bowl then base followed by many more choices from proteins to veggies. I appreciated the selection as well as example sauce combinations. My poke bowl was quite tasty and filling meal. read more

Poké House - San Mateo - Storefront - Poke Near Me - San Mateo, California

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My absolute favorite poke place to go to. The fish always tastes fresh, the toppings are everything I would want, and they are always generous. I never leave this place unsatisfied and I'm always so full every time. I'm so happy they have been opening more locations too. My only complaint is that the prices are higher than most other poke places but I still choose to come here every time read more

Fresh and flavorful. Even they're too good to go offers are exceptional! They have pretty quick service. It's a nice place to sit. read more

Visiting for a work trip and wanted something tasty but easy after a long day. For a medium build your own bowl, with spicy and Scottish salmon. Toppings were fresh and sauce (Sriracha aioli) was tasty. Good value for a quality, filling meal. read more

My 93-year old mom loves the poke bowls from this place. In some senses, this is the only thing you need to know. My sister and I try to keep my mom happy as at her age, there isn't a ton of things she does. She really enjoys these poke bowls, that's for sure. I get her the house salmon bowl, and request they hold off on the sriracha aioli (a little too spicy for her palate), and the "medium" size bowl is large enough to serve as 2.5 meals for her. For me, it's too big for one sitting, so it's sort of lunch and dinner for me. Service has always been warm greeting, happy to see me there, always accommodating to any requests I have. New franchises seem to be opening up - there's a new one in the East Bay near to where I live that is coming soon. But this one in San Mateo is the go-to for a meal (or two) for my mom, and for that I am grateful. read more

Definitely recommend this spot! Quick service, clean location, generous portion, fun staff~ the server even wrapped my bowl for safety! Will definitely come back, fresh delicious poke! read more

Poké House - San Mateo - 2 salmon 1 tuna - Poke Near Me - San Mateo, California