Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    The Poke Beach

    3.8 (88 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Hawaiian

    The Poke Beach Photos

    THE POKE BEACH ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for groups

    You might also consider

    More like The Poke Beach

    Recommended Reviews - The Poke Beach

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    This was nearly $20.  The box is approximately 5" by 6" and before the weight of it was impressive.  My husband is still hungry.
    Sandi S.

    I am so very disappointed at the changes. We could not wait for you to reopen and today was our first day back. Now I will say that my opinion is mine and as a business owner you choose what you do. Had I not been a faithful regular I would not be able to compare past and present. I want to start positive and service was great and staff was pleasant. We normally purchased two bowls. My husband would get a large with an extra protein and I would get a small. Now, there is one size with 3 scoops and the serving size was smaller. I did not order a bowl as I was not paying $15+ for something I cannot finish. He ordered an extra protein and received four shrimp. My hubby tried to order what he got in the past and we kept hearing, "that will cost extra!" If you want extras such as tsesame salad , ginger or edamame you will hear" that will cost extra!" . We purchased two BB Sliders and they were nothing special. The store is smaller and I do not know if we will go back. I am so sad.

    Kayce P.

    I've been a customer of Poke Beach for a very long time, and look forward to grabbing a bowl there on lunch. It's always my favorite treat. Great staff, amazing food, and the bowls are perfect. However, they just reopened from their remodel and sadly it seems to have changed for the worse. Now the focus has shifted to their sliders and fried food, and it seems poke bowls have fallen by the wayside. The poke menu has been simplified, and a lot of options removed. Regardless, I ordered my standard poke bowl, which was always plenty of food and excellent. It comes in around $20, before tip. I was shocked to see that the bowl was mostly rice, and there was hardly any protein. I attached pictures for reference. Even after moving the protein, it was just rice beneath it, and the total amount of protein was just disappointing.

    Poke bowl with mixed greens corn cotton crab tuna lemon jalapeño spicy mayo and house sauce  Small Poke Bowl Small Poke Bowl
    Shelby R.

    My experience at pike beach is usually pretty positive. The staff is patient and kind, the dining room is clean and I love their self serve bar for soy sauce etc. they recently added burger sliders to the menu and some other items but I can only speak to their poke at the time of writing. The fish quality is hit or miss. This last time I went in the salmon looked unfamiliar. I got crab and tuna instead and it was great! Still a great choice for clean eating in carson. I like to get a great serving a veggies through poke!

    Tara T.

    Nice little joint. We went for a swim at the Carson Aquatic Facility and were on our way to the hot springs and wanted to grab a bite. After seeing unhealthy fast food places everywhere and pizza signs flashing, we saw Poke Beach. U-turn! The girls working were really friendly and overall had a great vibe. We customized our bowls and sat by the window to eat. Everything was super fresh and bright. Perfect little drive-by snack if you're hungry but not starving.

    Outside
    Anna T.

    I wasn't sure what to expect with freshness and quality of ingredients but I was pleasantly surprised. This place was very clean inside, plenty of ingredients to choose from with friendly staff. I would have given five stars if the rice had more flavor. For poke bowls, having sushi rice with a vinegar mixture is what other places offer rather than plain rice. I ordered a medium bowl and it was a lot of food. For protein, I chose tuna, spicy tuna, salmon, real crab (extra $2.50 but worth it). Lots of sauces to pick from and I don't think there is a bad choice regardless of which sauce(s) is selected. The additional ingredients are plentiful and they are generous with the amount they give you so if you want more of a particular ingredient, just let them know. Great poke bowl with fresh ingredients. Would visit again if I am in the area.

    Bowl with 4 scoops : tuna, spicy tuna, salmon, shrimp
    Motoflicka A.

    Very happy to find this. Ordered a medium and it was chock full of fish as I had ordered. Tasted great. I'm even putting 5 stars despite that my order was delivered and I had received the incorrect order. Fortunately DoorDash made it right and I ended up with my actual poke!

    Medium Bowl ( 4 scoops of proteins )
    Tammy W.

    I was at the Starbucks then I saw this poke beach. I was craving for some poke also. Didn't really wanna go to Reno that day, and also didn't want to go to poke by the Topsy Lane due their skimpiness for toppings. I ordered one medium bowl and it was 4 scoops of protein of your choice. I chose salmon and spicy tuna with white rice. Toppings were fried onion, fried garlic, corn, seaweed flakes, jalapeños, tobiko, spicy imitation crab. The sauce were spicy mayo, spicy shoyu, ponzu. Portion was huge! Toppings were great especially those fried garlic, very yummy and crunchy. There's some other stuff for add ons that needs additional charges. They've other choices of bowls like signature bowls ( senator bowl, house bowl etc ). I was quite satisfied with this poke. Service was also great, very friendly. I will definitely be back for another bowl of poke!!

    I love the seaweed on the poke bowl!
    Leanh E.

    Came here on a Saturday since I had work in Carson City. My co worker and I were hungry for sushi, but didn't have the time to sit down at a restaurant. Decided our next best option--Poke Bowl! This was my first visit here and I was very delighted to see that the take out was boxed in sustainable paper packaging. I order 1/2 brown rice and spring mix with tuna and salmon. My coworker ordered salmon and tofu all on spring mjx salad. Both bowls were loaded to the max and I really liked the Shoyu sauce on mine. I am a traditionalist and don't vary much from what I usually put on my bowl. My friend is a little more adventurous and got a balsamic vinaigrette with hers. She said it was really good. They even offered a sweeter balsamic glaze if you prefer, which is different from other poke places. We really enjoyed our lunch and I had to save 1/2 of mine because it was so large.

    Large Poke Bowl

    See all

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Clean and pleasant employees. The poke is reasonably priced and offers many toppings. We will be back

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of V W.
    0
    35
    18

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    We didn't stay and eat. Smelled terrible when we walked in. And when you serve sushi products and raw fish... sorry won't be back.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kettle J.
    0
    256
    10

    5 years ago

    When I'm in the mood for Poke, I really enjoy their large salmon with brown rice and salad. Very consistent too!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    My go to stop in Carson City! Always fresh ingredients. Great prices. Very nice people

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Phong H.
    1100
    626
    448

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kay C.
    1
    34
    9

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Marc C.
    111
    22
    15

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    It's descent for the price. Will try again in the future. Not horrible just not my favorite

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Awesome options to choose from, fresh seafood, great flavors. The best poke in the area. Try them, you won't be disappointed.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    The service was great but the food tasted a bit off. Fish is always tricky because if it isn't fresh it tastes terrible.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kim B.
    6
    24
    13

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Lindsey H.
    251
    20
    19

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 2 of 3

    Ask the Community - The Poke Beach

    You might also consider

    Kalani's

    Kalani's

    4.1
    (1.6k reviews)
    18.1 mi
    $$$

    We were staying at the Marriott in Heavenly Village. When our Uber driver dropped us off at the…read morehotel, he recommended we try Kalani's, which is just a 5-minute walk away. So we tried it out the first night of our stay. It's a Hawaiian restaurant, and while we don't eat sushi, we always find great options at places like this. We had a great outdoor table, and the weather was perfect. Their signature cocktail is the Mai-Tai, so we ordered a couple, and they were perfect. I had the halibut, and my wife, a vegetarian, had the tofu steak with garden vegetables. My wife loved her entree, and I think this was the best halibut I've ever had. The cheesecake dessert was also fantastic. Beyond the great food, we had excellent service, too. Overall, a great experience, and we plan on going back every time we are in South Lake.

    Date: Monday, April 20th, 2026 Time: around 5pm…read moreParty of: 2 Meal: Dinner / Happy Hour *HH Mai Tai ($10) *Macallan 12yr Neat ($18) *HH Marg ($10) *HH Champagne ($8) *HH Red Wine ($8) *Burnt Cream Brulee ($10) *HH Garlic Fries ($7, reg $8?) *Kalani's Wedge ($12) *Chowder ($12) *HH Calamari ($10, reg $16) *HH Kalbi Ribs ($16) *HH Wings ($13, reg $15) *Tax ($11.73) I take a picture of the regular drink menu, so not sure of the savings on wine and cocktails. But I did pull a few prices from their reg dinner menu I had while I was there. The reg price for the fries I believe are for normal fries, so the garlic ones may have been a lil more. HH is in the lounge / bar area only, so we grabbed two seats at the bar. It wasn't very busy when we got here. HH cocktails were nice and strong, so definitely up my alley. Typically I find mai tais and margaritas a too sweet for my liking, but these were not. Food wise, I enjoyed the soup and salad. I did ask for the blue cheese on the side for the wedge so I could share with the hubby, but he said I could have all of it, so we didn't say anything. He doesn't like stinky cheeses and I adore a good salad. I chowder was creamy and comforting. The bartender was very sweet. He was the only one fulfilling drink orders, so beverages could take some time. But just pretend it's island time and all is good. Plus, we weren't in a rush or anything. Great spot for HH. You can get your drink on for a decent price. REVIEW #4051

    Photos
    Kalani's
    Kona Lobster Bisque
    Kona Lobster Bisque
    Kalani's Mai Tai (HH, $10), painkiller (HH, $10)

    See all

    Kalani's Mai Tai (HH, $10), painkiller (HH, $10)
    Sam Choy's Ohana Diner

    Sam Choy's Ohana Diner

    4.2
    (95 reviews)
    11.8 mi
    $$

    This place is such a hidden gem in my opinion! While it may look unassuming because it's in a…read morebowling alley, the food is so delicious! I came here over a year ago and have been thinking about it ever since and couldn't wait to come back. My favorite and the reason I will keep coming back is the yummy spam musubi! My husband got the wings and he said they were great. Definitely make sure you take some time to get some yummy food here!

    I tried this place because i saw pictures of fish tacos on previous reviews. Much to my dismay,…read morethey were not on the menu and when i asked about them i was told that those were just a "seasonal" offering last year. Hmmm, isn't peak tourist season in tahoe the right time to have your seasonal offerings? Oh well i looked for something else. Honestly the menu is pretty scant for lunch. Only three sandwiches and one was a hamburger. I finally settled on the ahi poke tacos. I have had lots of poke in hawaii so i was skeptical being in tahoe but i must say they were good. Not great but i would order them again. The place has a hawaiian flair in the menu so i was hoping for maybe a katsu dish or more fresh fish options. I think fish tacos would be a slam dunk there but that's just me. The ambience is nice and i sat in the shade on the patio on one of the hottest days of the year and it was still quite pleasant. Parking is readily available (that's important in tahoe in the summer) and service was on point. It was a little pricey for lunch, being over $32 after tax and tip for tacos and a soda. They also charge 3% service charge for using a credit card which i did not see posted on any signs or menus. Disappointing to find hidden charges after the meal. Overall i would rate this 3.5 stars but half stars are not available.

    Photos
    Bowling lanes
    Bowling lanes
    Spam Musubi
    Spam Musubi
    Bowling Alley

    See all

    Bowling Alley
    Chicken In A Barrel BBQ- South Lake Tahoe

    Chicken In A Barrel BBQ- South Lake Tahoe

    4.3
    (712 reviews)
    19.2 mi
    $$

    The order: half a chicken, baby back ribs, loaded fries, cornbread, chili beans…read more The food was very good, you can tell the fries were freshly dropped. The meat had good flavor and the chicken was definitely not dry! There was live music going which always adds to the atmosphere and the restaurant is open and airy and they have a nice selection of local beers/ciders on tap! Definitely a nice environment. The service was okay, it's fairly self service as you serve your own fountain drink, pour your own sauces in cups, etc. Overall, it was a nice sit in restaurant and I would definitely go back!

    Hello? Is the chicken in the room with us? The name is…read moreChicken in a Barrel. It is a misnomer. This is not a chicken place. There really isn't a lot of chicken to choose from. We came here given the high reviews. We did not enjoy any of the meal. FOOD - The only chicken was dark meat on the sad lettuce salad - The bbq plate, despite looking browned and slow cooked lacked flavor - Sandwiches, my boys did not find enjoyable. Too many filler veggies and not meaty DRINK - We tried all the beers. Didn't like any, which is severely sad. We are hoppy or dark beer kind of people. There was a musician playing outdoors, which would have been nice to enjoy on a good summer's day. We were just too miffed about the bad food and beer to stay.

    Photos
    Inside
    Inside
    #2 Sampler Plate
    #2 Sampler Plate
    Chicken in a Barrel: beef brisket  grilled cheese

    See all

    Chicken in a Barrel: beef brisket grilled cheese
    Kenji's

    Kenji's

    4.7
    (359 reviews)
    21.2 mi
    $$

    My wife and daughter contacted Joe at Kenji's and spoke to him in regard to providing his catering…read moreservice for our son's Celebration of Life reception. Joe was wonderful and agreed to take on the task of providing the food for 60-80 friends and family members. I had a good friend pick up 7 large trays of food which included BBQ chicken, rice, spam fried rice, Mac salad, green salad mix (with wontons and dressing on the side) and potstickers. The food was ready on time and was able to be set up right before the reception began. The food was amazing and several attendees had never heard of or had Kenji's. The spam fried rice was the big hit and almost all of it was eaten. Several attendees were impressed with the quality and flavor of the food. Thanks to Kenji's the reception was very good given the circumstances, it definitely turned out better than the port of subs we had discussed prior to talking to Joe.

    Decided to take a longer lunch break and drive to this restaurant. I was a little nervous coming in…read moreas I thought it appeared very busy and had previously read it can be busy during a lunch rush. Thankfully to my surprise, it was the reflection of the barbershop next door and the restaurant had patrons but not swamped! I ordered two pork tacos, with a side of mac salad and a diet coke, which came out $11 after tip and tax. What a steal! The pork was tender and the size of the mac salad was generous. They include sesame seeds and julienne carrots to their mac salad, which I liked, but others may not. Several more people came in and ordered after me, so for a Thursday afternoon is was steady. I will definitely be back to try out more menu items.

    Photos
    Yes it's a food truck
    Yes it's a food truck
    Tip: ask for some sauce if you want to make it fancy.
    Tip: ask for some sauce if you want to make it fancy.
    Mexican soda is my son's favorite, aka the most amazing drink. LoL

    See all

    Mexican soda is my son's favorite, aka the most amazing drink. LoL
    Red's Old 395 Grill

    Red's Old 395 Grill

    3.5
    (1.3k reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    If you're anywhere near Carson City, this BBQ spot is worth the stop! The restaurant is packed with…read moreold-time Americana and vintage artifacts, giving you something interesting to look at everywhere you turn. They also have an incredible beer selection with well over 100 beers on the menu, so there's something for everyone. A word of advice make reservations if you can. The wait was nearly an hour and it's easy to see why. We started with the fry bread and the jalapeño bombs. The fry bread was delicious, but those jalapeño bombs were an absolute 10/10 and a must-order. We originally came for the prime rib, but unfortunately they had already sold out around 6 p.m., which was definitely disappointing. Thankfully, the food that did make it to our table erased that disappointment pretty quickly. We ordered the two-meat BBQ plate with ribs and brisket, and both were cooked to perfection. The meat was tender, smoky, and paired perfectly with their delicious BBQ sauce. We also tried the spicy pot pie, which was unlike any pot pie I've had before, in a good way. It reminded me of an enchilada baked inside a buttery, flaky crust, and it was fantastic. The service was equally impressive. I feel terrible that I can't remember our server's name because he absolutely deserves the recognition. He was friendly, attentive, and made our entire experience even better. Between the amazing food, outstanding service, and unique atmosphere, this ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. In fact, it's probably the biggest reason I'd make the drive back to Carson City.

    The atmosphere and the magician was spot on and had my wife and I in awe and in love with the old…read morerelics throughout! We had a 45 minute wait which I don't mind being that it was a Saturday night, but after being sat at our table it took more then 25 minutes for our server guy to come around and take our order for a soda and an Iced tea! As far as the food I think that we enjoyed your sample that was given at Taste of Downtown more than the almost $80 meal that my wife and I had that night! Wife had the Brisket sandwich which looking at the menu you'd think it would be 2-3 slices of brisket accommodating the bread and fixn's, Nope it it came out like pulled pork or canned beef jerky. I had the half chicken meal and I guarantee the the reason our meals were cold, was probably because the waiter was sitting at the table by the left rear wheel of the steam paver in the lobby instead of bringing our food out and we had to ask the server for the table behind us for a few boxes and our check! NEVER RETURNING id rather spend my time and money elsewhere! Mike

    Photos
    Great service! Fantastic time so far!
    Great service! Fantastic time so far!
    A medium well burger undercooked.
    A medium well burger undercooked.
    Brisket and ribs

    See all

    Brisket and ribs
    Sakura Sushi & Poke

    Sakura Sushi & Poke

    4.6
    (140 reviews)
    16.3 mi
    $$

    Well after a second visit to this restaurant, I can honestly say this will definitely be in our…read morenormal rotation of places to eat. The food here is always fresh and delicious. I had the sushi on the last trip, and this time I had the poke bowl. FANTASTIC!!! I was already planning what I was going to order on my next visit. The service is amazing. All the employees are helpful, friendly, and honestly happy to be there. There are plenty of tables to sit at, and if you are lucky a little robot will deliver your food. I think that is super fun and very cool. On a separate note. I walked out of the restaurant without my purse, and the waitress came running out to catch me. I wished I could give more stars just for that alone. I think it speaks volumes as to the quality of people that work there.

    Had dinner here last night and the food was good. We found ourselves a bit confused when we sat…read moredown because Poke is in the restaurant name, but poke is not on the menu! Our server was overwhelmed with 5 or 6 tables that appeared to have arrived just before us and so it was difficult getting her attention to ask about the poke or anything else. It didn't take long to figure out that if you want poke, you have to get up from your table and order it at the counter. This was confusing, BUT, the poke was fantastic! I didn't get a picture of it because we were sharing but they had so many toppings that other poke places don't have. We also ordered black garlic ramen, lumpia, the upside down shrimp nigiri, and a miso soup. I wasn't a fan of the miso, it was too watery and lacked flavor. The upside down shrimp nigiri wasn't great either, it was really difficult to eat and impossible to pick up with chopsticks (I had to pick it up with my fingers) but did have good flavor. The lumpia were very good- a little small/very thin but still delicious. The ramen was fantastic! The broth had some of the best flavor I've had in ramen! Our server was very sweet and was trying her best to keep up with her tables but she did forget a couple things and was def overwhelmed. We will 100% be coming back for the poke and the ramen.

    Photos
    Poke bowl
    Poke bowl
    Yakiton's (best in the Carson Valley)
    Yakiton's (best in the Carson Valley)
    Sakura Sushi & Poke

    See all

    The Poke Beach - seafood - Updated August 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...