Sweetfin Poke Santa Monica — Restaurant in Santa Monica

This is a cute little Poke restaurant in the 800 block of Broadway in Santa Monica. The decor inside fits with the product, although having the lamps hang right in front of the menu boards was not a good idea.

I came for a late dinner, around 8:30pm on a Sunday. There wasn't much of a line, but the couple in front of me must have been asking about every possible combination to the guy taking orders on the iPad. After about 15 minutes waiting, and seeing that everyone behind the counter was waiting for an order to come in, the girl at the register finally waived us over to order directly with her. Once we placed our order, it came out quickly.

I got the Sriracha Tuna bowl with bamboo rice, and added crispy onions plus pickled ginger. I was disappointed with the portion size for the price, compared to other Poke restaurants I've been too. (Poke Bar in West Hollywood, for example, serves HUGE portions and is also very generous with the side orders.)

The flavor of the Tuna was good, there just wasn't very much of it (and I ordered the large!). The bowl was mostly rice & crispy onions. Overall, I'm glad I tried this place, but I probably...

Sweetfin Poke in Santa Monica delivered exactly what I was craving—a super fresh, flavorful, and satisfying meal without the heaviness. I stopped in for a late lunch and built my own bowl with spicy tuna, bamboo rice, avocado, pickled shiitake mushrooms, crispy onions, and their creamy togarashi sauce, and every bite was spot-on. The fish tasted incredibly fresh, the toppings were vibrant and varied in texture, and the portions were generous without being overwhelming. The space itself is bright and minimal, and the service was quick but friendly—they helped me navigate the menu and offered great suggestions. I also grabbed one of their sparkling yuzu lemonades which was the perfect balance of tart and refreshing. It’s clear Sweetfin takes pride in quality ingredients and thoughtful combinations, and it’s the kind of place you can go multiple times a week without ever...

Finally had chance to sample L.A.’s top rated poki dive; dee-lish! Had the tuna with a fusion of fried garlic, orange slices, and bunch of other ingredients I could only describe as, “goodness-for-me-taste-buds!” Every bite to the last kernel of rice was loaded with flavor and before I knew it (despite large bowl order) it was gone in minutes. There’s a reason for the long lines -cuz its very good. Also got to chat with staff team members Jessica and Victor (one was on a dinner break and other was clearing tables) asked for best time to come and when are the fish at its freshest quality; “come early and our fish are delivered daily so you’re always getting best quality,” Victor advised. Good to know. I would highly recommend checking out this joint and see why they’re receiving high praises...