The Best Poke in Santa Ana

Sweetfin - Newport

★★★★☆ 3.7 (95) • $$

"This location is spotless, and the staff are friendly! The ingredients are well stocked, and everything looks so fresh! Sweetfin is not your ordinary poke spot. They have so many more options. Black rice, different vegetables, fruits, wasabi toppings (the Wasabi furikake was a lil overpowering), yuzu sauce, white TRUFFLE OIL, nuts, mushrooms...innovated sauces..(The black truffle gochujang sounds good).PLANT BASED options available!! Miso mishroom/eggplant, chili shitake tofu, and ponzu lime sweet potato. I don't think I choose the right sauces, it didn't taste as I expected but I'll definitely come back to try the different creation."

Poke Tiki

★★★★☆ 4.2 (385) • $$

"I tried this place for the first time last week and it was amazingI tried poke works and not as good."

J Sushi Orange

★★★★☆ 4.3 (565) • $$

"The Sushi is 10/10 in my opinion. I got the Gold Dragon Roll, Iron Monkey, Salmon Lover, and Super Crunchy. The service was ok. They need to work on people skills. The Ambiance is weird too because they just stare at you while you eat lol. The reason is because the place is tiny. My suggestion is just order to go."

Uroko Poke

★★★★☆ 4.3 • $$

"Great poke spot! Lots of room to sit down, very different than most poke spots. They filled my bowl to the top! I got the medium but I should have opted for the small one bc I couldn't finish it all. All the toppings and fish were very fresh and there was no skimping out on any of it. My daughter loved her salmon poke bowl and like the tempura crunchies on top. This is a great spot for a group outing or even just a nice spot to sit down and enjoy some poke."

Poke Haus

★★★★☆ 4.2 (673) • $$

"My girlfriend and I were craving for some Poke here! This establishment is near my mom's address so why not! We shared an order of a large of brown rice, all toppings, cooked shrimp, salmon! Give these guys a try people :)."

Spike's Fish House

★★★★☆ 4 (412) • $$

"The food is excellent and the staff is delightful. I eat there at least twice per month. I order a protein bowl with salmon sushi. Yummy! Just the right amount of food that stays with me."

Tiger Plate

★★★★☆ 4.3 (460) • $$

"I love poke and this TG hits the spot!! I like their menu options and specifically for the CYOB in which you can choose from the 3oz, 4oz or 6oz bowls ranging from cost of $10.50 to $16.40. To cost-save on eating but still provided with a great taste - I typically go for the Kids (3oz) bowl @ $10.50 - a perfect portion for me! I also do LOVE their Poke Nachos @ $10.50. This is the place to get it! Their tortilla chips are thick and generally holds most of the crunch even after 1/2 hour - 1 hour of not eating it immediately. It reminds me of the poke nachos from Poke to the Moon (closed earlier this year). I typically order online for pick-up because I get to control the customizations to my liking. Under Special Requests - they allow you to choose Light Sauced (Mixed), Extra Sauce (Mixed) or Separate Base/Fish and they allow you to select a sauce if you want it to drizzle over your bowl. I love sauces so I take advantage when I can.For their rewards program, for every visit you make you earn 1 point. When you get to 10 points you get 10% off the entire sale or 20% of entire sale when you collect 20 points. Sometimes they'll email out discounts - just gotta keep an eye out for those. So worth using. Oh check in on Yelp app and you do get a free soda can drink.Great location in Costa Mesa on Bristol. Parking can be a bit tough to find if you go during their busy rush times and weekend. If you're a poke lover you gotta try Tiger Plate!"

Maka Poke

★★★★☆ 4.2 (197) • $$

"Used to come here when I lived in FHR. Now I come during my lunch break. The owner is a Korean lady and she is very nice. She always greets me when I go and the employees are also nice and kind. Their ingredients are fresh and I like that they have a lot of options to choose from! Now I got my coworkers ordering from here as well."

Poki Poki HB

★★★★☆ 4.1 (200) • $$

"We have been coming to Poki Poki HB for a long time now and it's by far our most favorite! Very fresh and delicious!!!"

Bay Poke & Tea House

★★★★☆ 3.7 (300) • $$

"This is my favorite Poke spot right by my house! They serve up generous portions of fresh seafood and delicious toppings. I recommend ordering ahead for a quick and easy pick-up. They always seem to be busy, and it's easy to understand why! Plus, their boba drinks are super yummy too!"

Poki Star

★★★★☆ 3.9 (504) • $$

"Friendly staff with generous portions and great options. Their are some other places near by but Poke Star is a clear winner.This is my new poke place."

The Poke Co.

★★★★☆ 4 (920) • $$

"This is hands down the best poke spot I've been to. There's at least 3 in the vicinity that I've tried, but one of them charges extra for your first scoop of avocado (say what?!) and then the other just has subpar toppings and flavor. The service here is quick; they're even kind enough to put a sign up that basically translates to: stop being rude and disrespectful, order your bowl, and move on so we can help the person behind you, because we can all agree those distracted people on their phones are so rude! The workers are always friendly, they really top you off, and I absolutely love it when they ask if I'd like the sauces in the bowl too, YES PLEASE! Their flavors are so good, my go to is spicy mayo, OG, and ponzu. A worker recommended the green one and for the life of me I can't remember what it's called, but it's good, you taste the chile for sure. Lastly, look at the portions! They don't nickel and dime you, you get what you pay for. If you're looking for a poke spot with fresh fish, flavorful sauces, and toppings galore, look no further. This is the place you've been searching for."

Poke and Tea Factory

★★★★★ 4.5 (85) • $$

"We had dinner here on Wednesday. Tons of parking in a shopping center. Quite a bit of seating inside the restaurant. The service was wonderful and they did an amazing job explaining everything.They have a lot of tea and boba drink options. We ended up with a mango black tea with lychee jelly and a black tea with lychee jelly. Both were large, delicious and refreshing.Now for the main event! We got several poke bowls. They have several options to choose from. You can build your own bowl or choose from one of the set menu items. We got a set unagi bowl. The set options only come in medium size. There was a lot of unagi in the bowl. It also came with quite a ln assortment of vegetables as well. The unagi was fatty and delicious. We also got a set beef bowl. Lots of tasty beef on a bed of rice and a good mix of vegetables. We also builbuilt a bowl. I got a large and that comes with 3 scoops of protein. I choose tuna. Salmon and albacore. I had it placed on a mix bed of white rice and mixed salad. Then went to town by having them add just about every option they had from vegetables to the various sauces. All of the bowls were delicious.We also got a couple of macaron Gelato sandwiches. We got a Thai tea and rose water. Both were great and a great way to end the meal.Large portions and friendly service make this a place ai can't wait to get back to."

Bay Poke

★★★★☆ 3.7 (347) • $$

"I went here after a trip to the doctor and they did not disappoint! I got a large bowl and they did not skimp on the protein! everything was fresh and made to order. The service was exceptional and they answered my questions on all of the drinks that they had available. I got a Thai tea with Boba and it was very good. I like the outdoor seating and the indoor seating was very nice too, but I decided to sit outdoors and enjoy the fresh air. definitely going to go back after another doctor's appointment."

Ahipoki

★★★★☆ 4.2 (123) • $$

"16.50 3 scoop poki bowl. Most toppings are included like Krab, only avocado is extra.We've been here a couple times and have been happy with the service and freshness. The 3 scoop bowl seems bigger to me than other places. I usually get half white rice/half salad for the base. The scoops of fish seemed pretty good. I like that the Krab and seaweed salad are included in the price. Only avocado is extra. Also they have eel sauce which I like to have drizzled on the top at the end."

Kai Poke

★★★★★ 4.8 (5)

"First time trying this place, i found it on my way home and is 100% recommended, i got the mixed poke and it was really fresh, amazing sauces i wish they can add pineapple on the sides but i still love it.. the service was the best my girlfriend don't eat seafood so she got pizza next door and the lady let us stay and eat there we had an amazing meal i will definitely be back again"

O'hana Sushi & Ramen

★★★★☆ 4.1 (217) • $$

"Great little spot for fresh Sushi yummyTry the Newport roll with no rice- Spicy fire crunch and don't forget to get a crazy monkey"

Kaiba Japanese Ramen, Sushi & Grill - Anaheim

★★★★★ 4.5 • $$

"Came back for the good sushi and this time they did not have a wait! The carpaccio sushi was good and my favorite is the Alaskan roll. I don't know if it was the food or the music but it got me vibing."

Vagabond Poke

★★★★★ 4.7 (23)

"I went to this place for the first time with my partner late like around midnight. It was a cute little truck. We met the owners Victor and Daniel. Daniel took my order and when I inquired about the vegan meat options he asked a very easy question that I find many places don't, "are you completely vegan?" It made me feel so confident he knew how much that meant to me. That was so awesome. We had both vegan options they offered. Vegan duck and vegan chicken I believe. HOLY CRAP it was delicious. Me and partner where like damn! And late night too. Victor made sure he asked us about spice level. Haha. Honestly from beginning to end, it was awesome. The food was delicious and the owners were such a pleasure to meet. Honestly, thank you guys so so much for offering vegan options. It's awesome to be included. :D"

Khan Sushi

★★★★☆ 3.8 (202) • $$

"This review is solely for the ramen. It is worth it if you got a coupon for a discount in the mail. However, I knew was just from the location of this place that the ramen would not be that great. It is not bad for warm noodle soup in RSM if you're craving that comfort food, but don't expect Japanese quality ramen here like you could get if you drive to Irvine."

Poke Sushi

★★★★☆ 4.1 (280) • $$

"I go here all the time for a quick and cheap lunch! Cost: great prices! I feel like it's hard to find places in 2023 where the basic rolls are under $7.Portion sizes: small but still satisfying. The customizable Poke Bowls are a medium portion for $10 and all their rolls (that I've ordered so far) come with 8 pieces instead of 6. We order 3 rolls when we get takeout and can finish it in one sitting. I've had the Pokerrito before - not big enough to have leftovers but still satisfying.Service: I haven't dined in yet, but takeout is usually fast. I recommend ordering ahead on their website. It's a mom and pop shop so if there is a rush of people, then expect a wait. That being said, I've come in during regular lunch/dinner hours and I've never seen more than 5 parties in the restaurant at a time.Ambience: very casual, not super well lit, there are boxes everywhere. Quality: 7/10, but you get what you pay for. Sometimes the rolls fall apart. Unagi is good, shrimp tempura is soggy (takeout), salmon is decent. They forgot (?) the tuna in our Jessica roll and replaced it with more salmon, so I can't speak for the tuna quality .Bottom line: It's not the most extravagant place, but it really satisfies the craving for sushi/poke at an unbeatable price."

Poke District

★★★★☆ 4.3 (994) • $$

"Been going here since my high school days in 2015! Now that I live out of state, I look forward to visiting this place whenever I get the chance. My boyfriend says this is the best poke place he's had in his life! The food quality has always been consistent and the fish is always so fresh. I also appreciate that the sauces are on the less salty side so that it doesn't overpower the freshness and quality of the fish. Shout out to the guy working who recognized us from the first time we came here after the airport! :-) service is amazing! He gave amazing recs."

Poke Bowlz

★★★★☆ 4.2 (275) • $$

"What an unbelievable place. I felt like I was in the hills of Italy overlooking onto lake Como. We got to spend 3 nights at the Casita, little house on top of the hill with my wife and kids.We always say that photos of places look better than the actual place when you get there, BUT when we got to Airola Road Vineyards it was the opposite!!! The actual beauty can only be experienced in real life, it's better than any image we saw.We can't wait to go back up there! It's so peaceful, relaxing and away from everything.Owners are amazing and helpful with any questions. The casita has everything you may need and the views, have I mentioned the views, are extraordinary"

Seal Beach Fish

★★★★★ 4.6 (135) • $$

"This is our go to date night spot. We went last night for Valentine's Day and they had sushi(certain days) and it was to die for!!! The service is always amazing ! Martha and Johnny are the best"

Poki Ya

★★★★★ 4.6 (420) • $$

"If you are looking for a quick lunch with fresh fish this place is it! The gentleman who helped me was quick and love this hole in the wall food was delicious!"

H2O Poke & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.7 • $$

"The employees here are hit or miss; there have been times where I had very nice, helpful, employees, and other times (like today) when the young ladies just seemed like they didn't want to be there and that you were a bother. Despite this, the food is consistent and delicious."

Poke Tiki - Rancho Santa Margarita

★★★★★ 4.6 (77)

"Poke Tiki is convienantly located in Rsm near the lake. I am literally in this plaza about 2-3 times a week! So I am ecstatic that there is now a Poke place!They use all the CDC health and precautions. The Place is very clean and I recieved a really nice welcome greeting upon entering.I ordered a Small and Medium bowl. Good portion of rice as base and decent amounts of toppings given upon order. The bowls tasted fresh and delicious! They offer a great selection of sauces and you can choose the sauces on the side as well. I am curious about the drinks and they do offer boba, so next time I will definitely have to try!Overall great local business that I look forward to visiting again and again!"

HiroNori Craft Ramen - Orange

★★★★☆ 4.3 (351) • $$

"SHOYU RAMEN soy sauce, pork chashu, onion, spinach, bamboo, sprouts, egg & for $7 you can get green salad, mini salmon rice poke/spicy tuna bowl Food is delicious!!! Service is outstanding!!!"

Jimmy's Poke and Sushi Burrito

★★★★★ 4.5 (481) • $$

"A poke bowl for lunch is perfect for a warm day and post pool party! I ordered the Small with 2 Scoops of rice which was plenty. The serving size is perfect. I added tuna, Wasabi, their signature sauce, kimchi, edamame, cilantro, green onions, fried onions, roe, seaweed and ginger. Strip mall.parking. Would come back!"

Pokeworks

★★★★★ 4.5 (113) • $$

"Came here and was immediately greeted by the workers. I appreciated the fact that they were so patient with me. (I'm a super indecisive person, so sometimes it takes me a while to decide what I'm in the mood for.) The spot has already premade bowls or you can build your own. I opted to build my own but I was super tempted to try their lobster bowl. I was very surprised to see that noodles was an option for one of the bases. A lot of places don't give you the option. I still went with my half rice and half salad base I get everywhere though! The worker was super nice in giving me recommendations for what suace to use. I liked that the fish quality wasn't maskes by the sauces too! Would definitely recommend coming here if you're in the area."

Sushiya

★★★★☆ 4.4 (37) • $$

"Such a nice spot to stop by in Mess Hall! Quick, easy and friendly service from the staff and the food came out pretty quickly. We ordered the crunchy roll and Jessica roll - Highly recommend asking for a side of ponzu sauce with the crunchy roll! The flavors pair so well together. Would definitely come back here again"

Poke Dot

★★★★☆ 4 • $$

"Inside has a good amount of seats. Came for dinner and there wasn't anyone here. So no line. That was convenient. So I was happy.I've tried a lot of poke spots. But this one was unique. They had Maui tuna which was unique from what I've seen. Most seafood isn't mixed with anything. They also have hot Cheetos for toppings. I was so happy. I love hot Cheetos. I had to add that topping. It made my poke taste waaaay better! So I was happy to try this place out. When you wrote a review for the first time they give you half off your bowl and when you check in a free drink. So not a bad deal. I'll definitely come back when I want poke in Irvine."

Pokenoya

★★★★☆ 4.2 (263) • $$

"Fresh, and excellent service! Great hidden gem tucked away for poke for to-go. Worth the trip!"

Poke Tiki

★★★★☆ 4.2 (104) • $$

"Great poki spot located in the corner of this shopping plaza. Easy to find, easy to order and friendly young man that assisted us on our visit over the weekend. They have indoor and outdoor seating available. It's a very clean restaurant. They have a new unagi bowl and they even have spam/egg musubis. Good variety of beverages as well. Even Clearly Canadian. I haven't had one of those in years! No fountain drinks, and water is self serve. Prices are reasonable and i definitely would recommend."

Nori Poke & Sushi

★★★★★ 4.7 (216) • $$

"Great local spot for poke and sushi rolls. The poke bowls are a good deal, solid portion size, and very filling. I love all the toppings you can choose. Fish was fresh and tasty. We also ordered two rolls, and I liked the Ignite roll best. We ordered online for pick up and it was super easy. Located on the corner of Beach & Atlanta with plenty of parking in the lot. There's also Starbucks, Walmart, Mama's, and a bunch of other options in the shopping center."