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    Poké House - Santa Barbara

    4.6 (73 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Small Build Your Own (2 Scoops)
    Adria L.

    Service was quick and friendly. The place is surrounded by a lot of other restaurants so there is plenty of outdoor seating available. I was surprised by the amount of options given & the small size was the perfect amount for me. For the two scoops of protein I opted for salmon & ginger tuna (forgot the exact name, but it was the marinated tuna). I also appreciate that toppings are unlimited. Would most def come back if I'm ever in the area.

    Medium Build Your Own (3 Scoops)
    Brandon R.

    Honestly poke house is pretty great. Limited seating inside but more outside the bowls are nice very build your own but with prebuilt options a small selection of drinks in the inside including place for a cup of water. The food is incredibly delicious. I would absolutely recommend coming here

    Catherine Z.

    Absolutely phenomenal fish and service!! The employees give huge portion sizes and are very kind. Great and unique flavor selection too!! Lots of fresh toppings as well

    Tuna Lover Bowl
    Diana L.

    Located in the Paseo Nuevo mall a must try for poke. Not only is it fresh and delicious they offer portions that are filling and look pretty. I ordered a medium tuna lovers bowl and had them recommended the sauces, which is an option that they have. You also have the option to automatically add imitation crab. The bowl was filling and possibly could share with someone. You have the ability to choose a salad or rice base as well as toppings. The seaweed salad is a good side to have as well as the miso soup. Service is quick and they are happy to answer any question. I am looking forward to going back and trying other bowls and items on the menu.

    Bomb poke

    Poke house now has a special place in my heart. When my partner asked me if I wanted to get poke, I was nervous as I had never tried the raw fish delicatessen that was served to me today. Sounds of Billy Joel filled the room as I took my first steps towards the serving counter. Much to my dismay, I was met by the establishment's owner! Noticing my unease, he swiftly asked a few qualifying questions and made a well tenured recommendation. OMG I love Ponzo sauce now!!! We'll be returning biweekly!

    Large Build Your Own (4 Scoops)
    Cesar D.

    Phenomenal poke! Tasted super fresh and flavorful. Great portions, kind sad seaweed salad is an extra charge but they gave a free scoop of crab so that was cool. People inside were super helpful guiding me through the menu and giving great recommendations! Right in the heart of downtown not too far from the beach.

    Small Build Your Own (2 Scoops)
    Catherine G.

    We stopped by here to grab something we could eat on the train. I ordered a small bowl and ordered garlic oyster tuna and spicy miso salmon as my proteins. They offered a free scoop of crab as well! The restaurant was clean and modern looking and service was fast. Def one of my top poke places!

    Table after store employee vacated it.
    Christina V.

    Best poke bowls in town but service is astonishingly bad- it took over 20 minutes to get a bowl, and when I arrived there were only 2 people in front of me in line. There are 3 tables in store, two were full, an employee was using the third to check his iPhone. The tables are filthy. $2.50 up charge for avocado, $2 up charge for seaweed salad. But, the tuna is the best in town and rice is fresh and good. Just don't go if you're in a rush or want to eat in.

    Sabrina M.

    Moved to Santa Barbara and was looking for a new Poke spot and found this one. Fresh and delicious. It's sooo good. It's my new go to spot whenever I'm craving Poke. Definitely worth stopping by. Location is great too. Best Poke spot in SB.

    Amy T.

    My family and I were spending the weekend in Santa Barbara and drove up from Anaheim on a late Friday night and we were starving. What better way to have some poke for dinner. We came across Poke House and we were glad we did! Located in downtown area, street parking wasn't too bad to find. The interior of Poke House was very aesthetically pleasing...very modern looking. My husband got their Charred Salmon Bowl which was one of their hot bowls and I ended up building a large bowl (choice of 4 proteins). The torched spicy salmon from the hot bowl was pretty good. The warm salmon complimented the rest of the bowl nicely. The proteins I chose was the ahi tuna, garlic oyster tuna, scottish salmon, and spicy miso salmon. The fish tasted really fresh and not "fishy". I also got to try their Salmon Miso Soup & Rice which was surprisingly really good...I could probably eat 2 of those hehe. Overall, great location of this restaurant, friendly staff, and great poke! I will be back!

    Large bowl
    Melissa L.

    Came here on a whim because we were craving poke and I did not expect this to be some of the best poke I've had in my life... and we're from LA(and very experienced poke eaters)! The prices are pretty reasonable if you get a large which is 4 scoops of protein with 1 scoop of crab for $20. We both got larges but I quickly regretted it as it was SO MUCH FOOD. I made my own bowl and they include a free scoop of imitation crab which is great. I tried the spicy tuna, but be warned it is VERY spicy, so I decided to go with the miso salmon and regular ahi tuna. The fish here is super fresh and nicely cut. All the chunks are for the most part very even which is something I also consider when eating poke. No one likes haphazardly cut sashimi pieces! The imitation crab was surprisingly good and not too mayo heavy or bland tasting. I used the sriracha mayo as a topping and be warned, again this place definitely leans on the spicier side! I had to get an extra side of miso aoli(equally as delicious) to cook it down. Loved the toppings as well and the sushi rice was equally as good, perfectly cooked and sweet. Service was fast, you order at a counter and their is plenty of seating outside at the tables which is great! For your friends that don't enjoy raw fish they also have some cooked meat dishes which is nice. Perfect casual stop!

    Coconut Juice Crispy Shoyu Chicken Bowl
    Gabriela H.

    Wow una maravilla! Explosión de sabor, sin duda es el mejor bolw saludable que he probrado en toda mi vida, gran calidad de comida, mucha comida y económico, definitivamente ellos saben lo que hacen para tener el mejor servicio en todos los ámbitos, con todo eso, ellos estan ayudando a muchas personas estar saludable a un excelente precio para miles de familias! Eso es increíble, por fin un lugar de comida que piensa más allá de solo vender! Volveré siempre!

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    Maya R.

    Poke House is always my go to for Poke in downtown Santa Barbara & today Rachel, who was so sweet and friendly, made me the most beautiful tasty bowl! Thank you!

    Medium Poke Bowl , miso salmon, spicy tuna, all the fixings, and toppings, $19 with tax, + $2 tip. FRESH AND DELICIOUS. Thanks Diana!!!

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    2 months ago

    One of the best poke outside of Hawai'i. Loaded bowl, great portions! When visiting SB again, we'll definitely be back!

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    Amazing Food!! Could eat there everyday and still want more. The service is excellent with a nice inviting dining experience.

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    7 months ago

    Love the food! Best in Santa Barbara. I always customize it. Service is good. And ambiance is amazing in the paseo

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    Excellent.... Fresh...... tasty..... spicy if you will. Well prepared bowls of poke. I highly recommend.

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    Service was not good at all, staff members were not helpful at all. Ran out of almost everything and didn't have white rice

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    Rachel and Oscar blew me away with their amazing service at night. I will be returning because of the way they made me feel.

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    My friend and I popped into Santa Barbara Fish Market while on the Santa Barbara Harbor. It's a…read moresmall fish market with no seating inside so keep that in mind when going. We went specifically for fresh live uni, but unfortunately they did not get any in that day. So I would suggest calling first before heading over if you are very rigid in what you are ordering. The fresh uni is SO popular so best to double check first. However, if you do snag their fresh uni, it's more than $10 less than another place I won't mention on Stearns Wharf - that's a big win! We ended up getting a whole lot of cod to munch on instead. We got a whole pound's worth of smoked black cod - half candy flavored and half savory flavored for $32 with tax & tip. Absolutely loved them both and prices seemed great for such well flavored, fresh fish. We liked the candy a touch more than the savory but enjoyed both. Staff was pleasant enough, plus they have a bench outside that we sat at for a few minutes to eat. I'd love to go back in the future and try their acclaimed live uni~!

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    Santa Barbara Fish Market and Restaurant - Goleta

    Santa Barbara Fish Market and Restaurant - Goleta

    4.5
    (215 reviews)
    10.1 mi
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    Phenomenal and my absolute new favorite. I've come often to fish market to pick up fish but never…read morehad a chance to stop by for food, but wow everything blew us away. We held out on eating out and this was so worth it, just perfect and quality. Future birthdays and family gatherings will be here! First day we got happy hour oysters, uni, crab claw, fish and chips, bowl of chowder. Oysters were so fresh and delicious. Uni was remarkably sweet and creamy and sea fresh. Perfect fry on the fish and fries complemented raw plate. Chowder also delicious. Everything came out quickly and looked so good I didn't know where to start! We came back the next day as part of our staycation:) we got some more oysters because why not! lobster roll was the highlight, buttery roll and packed full of lobster. Calamari was great, loved the addition of fried peppers. Fish market really has their fry nailed down. Albacore crudo was good but our least favorite, would have preferred a more delicate marinade over the soy chili crunch and will likely order sashimi next time instead The guy helping us out at the cashier was super welcoming. Service was friendly and no frills just the way we like it! Thanks for the fun time out!

    Plenty of parking around. Walked up to the establishment to see several tables outside and a…read morecouple inside. Not a big space inside, but clean and organized. The folks working there were friendly and welcoming. The fish displays had good variety and the diver scallops were HUGEEEEEE. Ordered to eat in: lobster roll, fish and chips, bowl of chowder, and a side Caesar. Came out to just under $70...felt pricey. When the food came out, the lobster roll was a fair size, chowder was generous, the fish and chip was HUUUUGGGEE. The side salad was a generous portion, worthy of being an entree size. The food was good, outside seating allowed our furbaby got to hang out with us. Help yourself water, and they had a dog bowl, bonus points! We'll come back next time we are in town to visit family.

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    Poke Theory SB

    Poke Theory SB

    4.5
    (87 reviews)
    8.8 mi
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    This place gets 5 stars for several reasons: size (for the bowl size, it was filling), taste (the…read moresauces enhanced and didn't overpower the food), freshness, and service. I'm visiting the area and chose this place bc of it's photos, protein choices, toppings, and pricing that aligns with poke places in LA. I ordered online from my hotel just under 3 miles away, and I forgot to choose sauces. Poke sauces are one characteristic of eating poke that makes each place and bowl unique. I got there, and the chef came out and asked if it was intentional that I left out the sauces. Service is what gave this place the fifth star. They were warm, friendly, and excited for me hoping I enjoyed my food. Because I forgot to add sauce, they gave me some to try on the side. The spicy mayo was nice bc it added creaminess and a little heat to the dish. Both the sweet shoyu and orangy garlic enhanced the flavors and freshness of the proteins and veggie toppings while being a great accompaniment to my salad and rice base. Toppings really help the over-all experience. No soy sauce needed at all. Finally, the five proteins that go into a large bowl were the bigger winner. Poke is hard to commit to sometimes for the price, but once you find a spot like this, it deserves to be "the place". If I lived here or when I visit again, I will absolutely come here again and wish them the best. Good luck not eating the large bowl at once bc the flavors are so good. Best wishes for continued success for this place. I enjoyed the bowl a bunch.

    Very fresh poke bowl! Made with great quality ingredients with lots of options for customization. I…read moreknocked down a star because I felt that the cucumbers were cut a bit too large and were not bite sized. The service was super quick!

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    Choppa Poke

    Choppa Poke

    4.1
    (401 reviews)
    9.8 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Established in 2016

    This place has been mine and my boyfriend's FAVORITE Poke spot for years, my favorite for even…read morelonger. We absolutely LOVED Yabee and Johnny (the two workers at the front) and were treated very well throughout these years. However, today my boyfriend went back there to pick us up a poke bowl. It has been about a month of us not eating here (we got busy). Unfortunately it doesn't seem Yabee and Johnny are working anymore which is a huge bummer. He came home with a said "large" poke bowl that he paid $35 for. For the base he asked for light mixed greens, and for the protein and toppings he asked for salmon, tuna and imitation crab. When he came home, I immediately noticed there was a SIGNIFICANT decrease in the fish portioning, especially for the "large bowl". The only reason the bowl was filled, was because it was mostly lettuce. I kid you not when I say our bowl was filled with about 90% lettuce and greens and about 10% actual fish and toppings. We have NEVER experienced this before and for the price we paid, I would expect anyone to be treated to MUCH better portions of fish. The bowl didn't even remotely fill either of us up and we were both left just as hungry as before. I wish I had taken a photo of what it looked like when we were done, as the bowl was STILL filled to the brim with lettuce. I'm not sure if we were just personally jipped this time but I sincerely hope this isn't the new way this place will be handling their business. I am pretty bummed about this.

    The fish and all ingredients are fresh and tasty. The service is always quick and friendly. The…read moreambiance is casual and is a great place for a quick lunch. The bowls are expensive but it's to be expected since it's Goleta.

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    Wow! Miso soup for only 2$???
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    Secret Bao

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    4.5
    (722 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Solid spot with great asian fusion food. The baos are really quite tasty, but not as tasty as some…read moreof the even more unique dishes. The Scallops on a half shell are probably the best dish, the dumplings are fantastic, the fried rice is very good, and the crab hand rolls are absolutely amazing! Service was kind and efficient, drinks were good, but would love some more options, and the vibes were on point for this spot. Glad it's there, and hope to see it continue to thrive.

    Food: 4.5 We got…read more Kung pao cauliflower: 4 Flavor was really good and love the crunch of the peanuts but just a bit too salty. Chili crunch dumplings: 5 I love my dumplings and this is up there!! This was probably our favorite item. Would've gotten 2 orders looking back. Curry noodles w/ crab: 5 Amazing flavor. Loved the noodle texture. More soupy. Crab was a nice addition, a decent portion. Not shredded or small chunks but also not the most supple crab pieces either. But was happy that we added! Service: 10/5!!! Kathleen was amazing. So so nice. We originally had a different order but we kept going back and forth on items. Kathleen was not only helpful in helping us decide but came back to our table right before they started cooking and asked if we wanted to change our order only because the curry might give more contrast to our other items. I thought that was just so incredibly kind and really showed how she was invested in our experience. This is why I really wanted to write this review! Ambiance 5/5: Open kitchen is really nice and like that they had outdoor area. Garage parking next door too that wasn't too pricy. Overalls cute decor and clean space.

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    Poké House - Santa Barbara - poke - Updated June 2026

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