Poke Bar — Restaurant in Marina

Poke Bar is the best place to get poke in Monterey! Their large selection of fish and produce are cut first thing in the morning everyday and you can really taste the quality and freshness. My bowl is always delicious with ahi tuna that melts in your mouth and their sauces are so flavorful, my favorites are the spicy mayo and unagi! They have great miso soup with tofu and green onions that really hits the spot on a cold day! Their drink selection is one of a kind with a wide variety of Aloha Maids and Ramunes which pair perfect with your bowl. They also have Hawaiian kettle chips which add the perfect crunchy side to your meal. The owner is one of the kindest people you will ever meet and is very generous and caring. The staff is similar very helpful and friendly. The whole vibe of Poke Bar is welcoming and filled with nice people which makes it a joy to grab a bowl whenever I’m in town! You will definitely want to visit Poke Bar for their delicious and fresh bowls, kind staff, and...

Will NEVER return. I've eaten here many times. My husband and I stopped by for lunch today and we got 2 poke bowls. We both had the ahi tuna. Both of our bowls tasted and smelled OFF. I told the girl who helped us and she insisted it was fresh. I told her she needed to check it. She asked what kind of sauce we ordered. I told her we got ponzu and she insisted it was the ponzu making the fish taste horrible. I told her I've eaten ponzu before and never experienced that. She did not take my concerns seriously, did not apologize but instead decided to argue and blame the customers for their sauce choice? I tried to tell her I was trying to help her so her customers didn't get sick. She was rude and dismissive. Did not seem to care that their could possibly be something wrong with the fish! Not to mention she did not change her gloves between the fish station and the produce section while making our bowls which could lead to her contaminating all the ingredients. Will never...

Some go to In N' Out when they get into the area. Our first stop is Poke Bar. I was excited to revisit recently after moving out of state and hoped to talk with the owner, which I got to do. She assembled our orders, offering advice on what paired best. I had salmon and tuna on rice. My husband had octopus and scallops, which aren't options near us. The crab or seaweed salad is a nice perk. The medium bowls were ample for our healthy appetites. The restaurant is clean; the food is always very fresh. A reviewer mentioned a preference for romaine lettuce. Having a friend who works in food safety, the mixed greens offered is a better option. They honor the history of Fort Ord with wall murals. The Aloha Spirit (from the staff, food/drinks and Hawaiian music) is contagious. The owner gave us dessert after learning of my birthday dessert mishap elsewhere the day before. Can't...