Bear Flag Fish Co.

After a cool bike ride from Newport Beach to Huntington Beach. We enjoyed great Ahi poke, Chips and Guac for brunch. The grilled shrimp were large and well seasoned! Not overly cooked. This restaurant overlooks the pacific coast with plenty of seating in this restaurant. The service was fast and welcoming. The decor is nautical and clean! There is a large bar seating and patio seating! Restrooms are convenient located. Great place with a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy a meal and drink. 🍹

Checking out this place on a recommendation and it was great for lunch. There are good menu choices for all kinds of fish entrees but I was there for s poke bowl. You can build your own with different rice bases and toppings, sauces. I got salmon and it was delicious. The wife got a white fish taco and enjoyed it. We also got chips and guac and it was legit. No fountain drinks, all cans and bottles, beer, spirits. Ate outside as there was very limited indoor seating, which was fine but fairly windy and a bit cool. Great place!

The fish was fresh. The food was good! If you're seated outside, it's extremely loud from the cars going by. They also don't have table service so you have to walk inside and order everything, grab your own utensils/sauces/napkins. I wish they had table service! I ordered 6 oysters, 1/2 pound Peruvian ceviche, and a glass of wine for $46.

This is the best poke I’ve ever had. I’ve been to the Newport Beach location as well and loved it. The HB one has great views of the beach!

First time! Couldn't be more impressed with this place. Super fresh fish, great bartender. I sat at the bar and bartender took my order and food runners brought it out to my bar seat. I like not having to try and flag a waiter down so ordering at the counter is a great option when not sitting at bar. Fantastic Bartender had some good suggestions for things to try. Great ambiance with inside and outside ocean views. Great prices for high quality fresh off the boat seafood. My new favorite place in Huntington.

Our son turned us onto this spot saying the fish is fresh and amazing and he was absolutely right. We got the Poke Burrito which I was a bit hesitant but the staff said I would love it. I did. We also got chips and guacamole and calamari fingers. The chips and guac was good but nothing special. The calamari fingers were delicious. All together the meal was a hit and we will definitely be back.

This fast casual was a gem of a find! Order at the counter, fresh poke bowls, sushi, calamari fries and grilled artichoke. The fish was perfectly fresh. They have a large outside patio with plenty of seats overlooking the beach. Staff was very friendly and working hard!

Order at the counter and get what they have handy, or they bring it out to you a while later. Nobody is coming to your table to take your order here. There are lots of options for fish tacos, fish burritos, and fish platters. The side dishes were all pretty good, too. The Bear Flag Burrito is great if you're hungry, and the tacos are great if you want a little bit lighter fare and variety. Beer selection is okay and probably fits the beach fine. I didn't really look at the wine, but they had several red and white options. There's a good amount of seating outside, but tables also fill up fast. There is some bar seating as well. There are fire tables, but I didn't see any fire going when I was there this time. It's right next to the Pacific Coast Highway, so there were some motorcycles that went by and roared on their pipes, sometimes for a stretch at a time, which interrupted conversations. View of the beach and water is nice, with a light breeze able to come through.

We happened upon this place by accident. It's inside a good court but tucked away. It was actually really good! And you get a view of the beach so can't beat that. I had a salmon sandwich, which in my opinion, it was one of the best I've ever had. My husband got a wahoo fish plate and it was very good too. We also shared a cup of clam chowder and it reminded us of chicken and dumpling soup - it was unique but very tasty. Service was great helping us to figure it out since it was our first time there. I will def be back!

My bf and I tried the seafood platter with salmon and tuna, along with the New England clam chowder. The seafood looked fresh, but the seasoning on both the salmon and tuna was a bit too heavy for our taste. The clam chowder was tasty and comforting though. Service was nice, and I appreciated that you could try different sauces at a separate counter. Parking was easy, and they even validate your parking ticket, which is a plus. Overall, some hits and some misses, but still worth a try.

This Bear Flag location is great if you're looking for a casual meal near the pier. There's indoor and outdoor seating. The lines are long, the food is good & fresh and the service is fine. Like all the places at Pacific City, get your parking ticket validated

Honestly I used to really like Bear Flag Fish with its Hawaiian style poke by the pound, but over time after coming back and back I realized it was the novelty. While sauce is divine and the fish fresh, I think the way they marinade it can be overwhelmingly salty. I have yet to try their cooked fish but I'm excited to try out other poke spots in the area for raw fish.

They ran out of salmon poke so we were sad. But we did get a pound of the ahi poke which was fresh and delicious. They give a good portion of chips along with it but we got the end of a batch so we had a lot of broken and tiny pieces with a lot of crumbs, but it was still enough for our portion of poke. The salmon roll was good too and the lemon slice gave it a little hint of sweetness. We paid about $45. It was a busy Sunday so we almost finished the poke as the roll came out. The staff continued to keep the tables clean. The water container was empty when we stopped by.

If you don't know how to order something from here just order "swordfish burrito with white rice". Came here on a Wednesday afternoon and the service was great.

After a cool bike ride from Newport Beach to Huntington Beach. We enjoyed great Ahi poke, Chips and Guac. The grilled shrimp were large and well seasoned! Not overly cooked. This restaurant overlooks the pacific coast with plenty of seating in this restaurant. The service was fast and welcoming. The decor is nautical and clean! There is a large bar seating and patio seating! Restrooms are convenient located. Great place with a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy a meal and drink.

I've been eyeing this place for years but I finally got the chance to get around to it now!!! My girl and I shared the salmon poke with FREE tortilla chips (yes, free tastes better), and the grilled artichoke with a creamy aioli that knew what it was doing. That poke was Fresh AF. Like, "never touched the insides of a freezer" fresh. The texture was so tender and bouncy it practically flirted with me. It was well marinated but was missing a lil "umph." My only note would be to add a little lemon, that would've taken it from great to gourmet. The vibe was casual with a legit ocean view. Think surfers and hang tens. Perfect for a chill bite, a quick escape, and people watching from a slightly above elevated area. (Btw: men's hairstyles have gotten quite questionable as of late! What's up with the bouncy perms?) Would I come back? Absolutely. More than I can say for 99% of my first dates. Don't forget to get your parking validated at the front counter!

The poke here was decent and there's a decent amount of seating right along PCH which is nice. Bear flag is at the end of Pacific City where the food court is and is kind of tucked in the corner. Service was pretty quick despite being crowded and they validate for the Pacific City parking. We got 1 1/2 pounds of fish total for 2 people which was a little too much, especially considering it came with 3 bags of tortilla chips (1 for each 1/2 pound). I would probably just get 1 pound next time if I'm sharing with one other person Ahi tuna: 5/5. I really liked this and would def get it again Salmon: 3 or 4/5. This was just ok, maybe would get it again if I was really craving salmon but overall liked the tuna more

After going to the Newport locations many times for the past couple of years, coming back to Pacific City was disappointing. This location is not as good, despite the sought-after beachfront views. And I used to come here often for the Bear Flag tacos. Most recently, I ordered the New England clam chowder with the bread bowl and thought the bread was incredibly dry and stale. This location is also noticeably dirtier (the outdoor glass panels are grimy), and the inside doesn't smell good (like stinky fish, instead of a refreshing ocean smell that seafood places give off). No restaurant bathrooms. Very casual spot inside the Pacific City food hall, which is doing worse every time I visit. I feel like Bear Flag is the only vendor that's still around since it first opened.

Very nice place, good food, little pricy but good food, there is indoor and outdoor seating. View from outdoor seating is very good. It's in a mall and the mall has parking. You order your food and the bring it to you. Will repeat my visit.

First of all, the environment! Sitting right in front of the beach... makes the food 10X better!! Every time I go in there, I always like getting the Bear Flag Burrito and never disappoints! Especially the sauce that comes with it, makes it way better! Just wish they serve more of that!! Staff very helpful when it comes to validating our parking tickets so we don't have to pay which is nice as well!

Who doesn't love going to Pacific City? The views are gorgeous and they have patio seating with heaters all the time to fight the ocean breeze. So smart I was super craving the poke bowl. I got half and half with all the sauces. I love their chili oil crunch. Makes everything so flavorful. Also got the chips and guacamole! Yummy. Topped the chip off with the poke. Everyone recommends getting 1/4 to 1/2lb of the fresh poke and chips but I don't as craving a poke bowl. Nothing was disappointing. I did order at the counter and asked about drinks. They could have told us they were having happy hour until 6pm. We ordered a regular drink at the order but when we came back to the bar. Saw their drinks on the happy hour menu for $10 so we got a few rounds Sitting outside and enjoying the view was nice. Make sure to get your parking validated!

Tucked away in the corner of Pacific City, There's a gem serving quality food, friendly staff, and views of the beach. It's perfect for date night or just a snack. Lines get pretty long, but it moves fast.

Besttt poke bowl every time! The ahi tuna is always so fresh and flavorful and definitely my favorite (sorry, salmon!). Everything is super consistent, and you always know you're getting top-quality ingredients. Plus, that beach view just makes it even better. It's my go-to spot whenever I'm craving something fresh and satisfying!

Got the 1/2lb mixed (ahi tuna and salmon) poke bowl with half white rice, half salad, pickled carrot, cucumber, seaweed salad, and chili crunch! It was delicious!! A lottt of protein. Both the tuna and salmon were yummy but I think the salmon was a tad better. Got it Tommy style which is essentially like a spicy mayo. I really liked the pickled carrots! About$20-21 They give you a little slip to customize the bowl. Sat in the outdoor section which was pretty packed but we were able to find a spot!

I visited BearFlag on a Saturday and ordered a Poke Bowl with just salmon. It was a regular size and came out to about $25. While I found the portion to be on the smaller side for the price, the quality of the salmon made up for it. The fish was incredibly fresh and flavorful--you could tell it didn't need much sauce because the salmon really spoke for itself. We opted for salad as the base and added a few toppings, which complemented the salmon perfectly. The location is fantastic. It's outdoors with an amazing view of the ocean, and you can literally walk across to enjoy the beach. It's a great spot to hang out with family, friends, or even pets. The atmosphere is casual yet beautiful, making it a wonderful place to relax. Just keep in mind that you'll be paying a premium for the poke, but considering the freshness and the overall experience, I'd say it's worth it.

Beautiful view!! This location sits right on pch, parking is easy, there's a structure. We ordered a few items-the clam chowder was the biggest stand out. It was creamy, full of flavor and was perfect temperature especially sitting outside. Poke was good, their other location seems to have more flavor though, definitely could have been an off day. Guac was good, could use acid but it was a decent appetizer to split. It was a bit confusing with the wine ordering, we ordered at the front (where you order food) and they didn't tell us it would be ready and sitting at the bar so we kind of just stood around.

This is a go to spot for me! You literally can't go wrong. The fish is fresh, the portions are filling without being too crazy, huge or small, and you can't beat the view or affordable prices. If you're in town, great spot to check out.

Bear Flag is your quintessential casual neighborhood seafood spot but with its own unique sparkle From the seared ahi burrito to their Cioppino and happy hour tacos, you can expect delicious and quality seafood. I love to dine at their full service bar and soak in the stunning coastal view. Madison will take great care of you here. She's a star Your out of town guests will love this addition to your itinerary. Bon appetit!

I've visited a few location, this one is a bit sticky and skimpy on the serving. Usually they're pretty generous and fit the container but this here I noticed it wasn't to the top. The cashier only gave me one bag of chips, usually they give me a bag for each 1/2 lb. The salmon was fishier than usual and there was only one cashier during lunch hour. Overall not my favorite location but the closet to get my poke fix.

I have loved Bear Flag since my cousins first introduced me to them in Newport Beach. This location in Huntington Beach is on PCH with their outside patio facing the beach. Totally got them beach views, but you're paying the view tax on your food. Order at the counter and seat yourself outside. The inside seating and bar area seemed to be reserved for those ordering at the bar. My boyfriend and I shared a New England Clam Chowder ($9.25/16oz), Ahi Poke ($21.95/lb), and a Large Seafood Plate ($18.95) which comes with 1/2lb fish which we opted for the Wahoo and 2 sides which we opted for the black beans and sauteed vegetables. The sizes remain consistent since they measure out their portions, but pricing has significantly increased since my last visit to a Bear Flag. The clam chowder was nice and chunky with a lot of clam and potatoes. The ahi poke comes with tortilla chips. The chips for the day were a bit salty for me, but the poke was still as good as always. The large seafood plate was a good portion but I found the wahoo to be on the dry side for my liking. I think Bear Flag makes a good snack, but I'll pass on getting an entrée here again next time. Would only come back if I was already in the area and craving clam chowder or ahi poke.

Listen, just stop by and find out for yourself. Great view and food! There's a small bar and TV for sports. Great for alcoholics! They got watermelon radish!! How interesting right??? Anyways, you need to stop by when you visit Huntington Beach! :) At the end of the food court. Go in knowing you're paying for the view. Plenty of outdoor seating and a fire pit circle seating. They do parking validation. There's a paid parking lot or can find street parking further down near residential and walk over

The poke here is yummy!! I wish they mixed the sauce with all of the toppings but I got the salmon + ahi tuna combo for about $20. Personally loved the salmon more! For that price, I wish we could add more than 2/3 toppings for no additional charge.

I've stopped by Bear Flag every so often when I'm going to the beach or ever near the OC area. I've only ever gotten the half/half pound of ahi and salmon poke with a bag of chips to share with one friend and it's so worth it. 10/10 The fish quality is always perfect and the perfect texture for raw fish. Most Poke place the fish is always mushy, but the quality of the fish at Bear Flag has always been consistent for me! I can't say much of service since it's a grab and go type of restaurant, but there is a bar inside and looks very packed and friendly! I normally grab the food and eat on the patio area, which is always clean as well. Servers/bussers are quick to keep the tables clean and sanitized.

Love this place. Fish is usually pretty fresh. I tried the swordfish for the second time but it's a bit gamy for my taste. Service is usually pretty decent considering the only real interaction is at the register. Great view of the beach and PCH. No complaints on the ambiance. Chill beach vibes.

Get the fish burrito with white rice. It's delicious!! Poke is also good. If you order by the pound, it comes with chips. The outdoor seating is amazing with a view of the beach and beautiful sunset. Parking is free in P1 and P2. The underground lot is huge and easy to get lost in it!

DISAPPOINTED LUNCH I haven't been here in years and was excited for some poke and clam chowder. Boy was I mad that I wasted my time and money because everything I got was meh. Poke tasted fresh but nothing spectacular. But they ruined it by serving it with THICK STALE CORN TORTILLA CHIPS! Why?! Their Hawaiian potatoes chips is too oily and salty too- I tried it. Clam chowder was just okay. Tasted like it had too much flour. The side sourdough bread was OLD and STALE. Threw most of it away. I would go elsewhere if you're wanting good poke or chowder.

Wow....OMG Not even sure where to begin. - The location is basically in a food court with a common restroom. - The menu is very confusing and has no description of how anything is cooked or served. - The ordering procedure sucks. - The food is way overpriced - Service nonexistent and they expect a full tip. - The place is unkempt and dirty. I'm shocked they are still in business. I ordered a whahoo sandwich. Completely unseasoned and tasteless. 20 bucks for tiny piece of tasteless fish on a roll. Wife and daughter had poke bowls that weren't any better. I get better poke in the inner-city. Thats ridiculous. Two fish sandwiches and two poke bowls for almost 80 dollars. No drinks. . On top of that my wife's poke they forgot and had to go get it herself. THIS PLACE STRAIGHT OUT SUCKS ! Word of advice..... go somewhere else !

One of the best things about this Bear Flag Fish location is the view of the ocean from the outdoor patio area, along with a view of PCH. Bear Flag Fish is located at Pacific City, which, unlike most coastal downtown areas, has lots of parking - both in a lot and on adjacent streets. The location has a decent menu of offerings ranging from sushi to tacos to chowders. I ordered the yellowtail ceviche, salmon salad, and salmon and scallop sushi nigiri pieces. The fish is fresh and good quality. I was surprised at how decent the sushi pieces were. Service is friendly, and the food does not take too long to come out. The outdoor patio, again, is a highlight of Bear Flag Fish. Even with wintry fog in the morning, the views are still beautiful.

Nice find at Pacific City. My kind of place - good seafood, raw options, and a full bar, all in one spot. Fast casual format, so read the menu and order at the register. If building a poke bowl, take a paper. Beers are picked up at the bar if you ordered at the register. All other food is delivered to the table of your choosing. Fast and friendly service. Plenty of condiments to choose from. Great view on the patio!

Food is always the best. Especially the tuna poke and the ambience. They ran out of my favorite clam chowder but it was later in the day and it's a popular menu item. Will be by next time to get the chowder!

Updating food pics from our recent visit. Bear Flag Fish is a family tradition every time we come to HB. Absolutely love sharing rolls, and a main dish with my daughter. Their fish are so fresh! Recently tried their poke bowl, and Seabass plate. Wow, we really enjoyed the Seabass plate! Fresh. Tasty. Beach views. And healthy treat. What is there not to love ??

Plenty of seating both inside and out. Freindly no nonsence service. I ordered the fish burrito with black beans and brown rice. Super delicious and healthy! Not too busy on a weeknight but at lunch it's very busy. The food is so fresh with raw fresh fish right in front of you while ordering for you to choose and pick out. This place is a must try. And believe me you'll be back again and again.

Love the outdoor seating view of the beach, food is always good ! We got the ahi poke and clam chowder.

I love coming here in the spring/summer when its nice out because it's right across the street from the beach. There's plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy the beachy air and sun or just take it to go to eat on the sand. The fish is fresh and delicious. The clam chowder was also pretty good.

Hands down, one of my favorite restaurants. Fresh fish and an ocean view is so hard to beat. This was one of the best guacs I've had, I usually like making my own but why would I need to when Bear Flag exists. The poke, guac, and chips were perfect together. The portions were big and this was shared between two people. Bear Flag I am your biggest fan! Hands down, one of my favorite restaurants. Fresh fish and an ocean view is so hard to beat. This was one of the best guacs I've had, I usually like making my own but why would I need to when Bear Flag exists. The poke, guac, and chips were perfect together. The portions were big and this was shared between two people. Bear Flag I am your biggest fan @cravingswithcat

I got 0.5 lb each of the tuna and salmon poke, which came with two trays of corn tortilla chips. The chips were cold and a little stale, making them a not so good side/carb for the poke. The fish quality was average overall, with the salmon being a bit fresher than the tuna. The sauces for the poke were very subtle and somewhat bland. Considering we spent about $30 for this portion, it was a disappointing experience. I'd come back for the nice patio view of HB and the vibes, but not for the poke.

This is one of my go to places for fresh poke. The view of the beach is always really nice too. I decided to try the Ceviche this time as well & I loveddd it. The service here is always kind of iffy for me because they're never really that friendly. But the food is good, so I keep coming back.

My boyfriend and I come here about 2-3 times a month because it's just that good. We love their ahi and salmon poke, especially paired with our wine. The service is super quick, which I really appreciate. And the view when you sit outside is amazing (you're overlooking the water)! We love coming here and have never been disappointed!

I ordered the premium burrito with salmon poke. It was good and filling, I added some hot sauce to mine for a good kick. Some pieces of fish were fishy. My friend ordered the poke and noted there was a fishy-ness to it too. Staff was friendly and they validated my parking. However the quality of fish for what I paid for was ok. All this and a miso soup for $48. The miso soup was just tofu and green onions, nothing special.

Located in Pacific City in Huntington Beach CA. I'm a local and Bear Flag is my favorite go-to spot. The staff are friendly and prompt. The food is at a reasonable price. My favorite is the Salmon Poke. The quality is really fresh. I've tried many poke places and Bear Flag is by far up there with quality and taste. The plus here is the location and view.

Forgot to take pics. Always wanted to try and finally went today. Place is nice, great view of ocean. Order half pound mix poke bowl which was pretty small, was good but nothing to brag about. Got a swordfish taco, not bad. Pricey in my opinion for the portions. Disappointed from all the hype but I guess you're paying for the ocean view. Staff super friendly. Maybe one day I'll give it another shot and try different items.

This is probably one of my favorite places in the world to have a pokey. I wake up craving bear flag on a regular basis. The pokey is always incredibly fresh and always incredibly perfectly tasty. Every location I've been to whether it's Newport Huntington or Newport Coast has been fantastic and the quality is superb among any other pokey place in Orange County. Their menu is delightful with such a wide variety of fish. Burritos tacos everything is amazing. You can't pick a bad item at Bear flag.

I would eat Bear Flag's Fish tacos every week if I could! I've been to all their locations, but this one's my favorite. The staff is always so nice. The food and drinks are always so tasty, and so yummy looking. The best part though, the ocean view! Love it!!

This spot has great views of the beach from their patio. Dogs weren't allowed inside but they were okay in the patio. We ordered inside and took our number with us outside. Both our pieces of fish tasted fresh and crispy. There were zero leftovers and watching the waves crash as we ate was a major bonus. Definitely a no frills fresh food spot on our way out we saw other people had ordered poke style bowls that gave us major food envy so I'll have to come back for that next time!

Nothing beats Uroko Poke in Socal. The poke was fresh but didn't like how the rice wasn't seasoned. And the watermelon rind was not flavored so just felt like I was eating sliced rind lol. The fish quality was good but I don't think it was worth the price and portion size. The ambiance is nice bc it's right in front of the HB pier. Parking is tough to find since it is right by the beach. Wouldn't come here for poke only.

My sister calls this her happy place so I had to see it for myself! Came here on a Friday afternoon and there wasn't a wait which was nice! We ordered the custom poke bowls and I really liked how you can alter it to your liking. I got the salmon and it was so fresh, it literally melts in your mouth! There's seating inside but we decided to sit outside to enjoy the view. It was absolutely gorgeous! If you're looking for a great view and some amazing poke, check this place out!

Ambiance - 5/5 - Perfectly captures the coastal vibe. Love that there's outdoor seating under a covered patio and a fireplace to enjoy the beach/ocean during any weather. It can be a bit cold/breezy some though. Services - 5/5 - Staff is cold in terms of personality. I thought it was just the first time I went but literally went back again the next day and same treatment. However, I didn't knock the score for that since they did their job just fine. Food - 5/5 - Got the poke, clam chowder, and chips & guacamole. Everything was chef's kiss. Poke was fresh and seasoned well. Clam chowder served really hot, perfectly balanced flavor, and not overly creamy...sadly, the staff said their was no bread at the time. Chips had a fresh crunch and heartiness that was perfect for dipping into the guacamole that wasn't overly salty nor was it overwhelmed with non-avocado ingredients (tomato, onion, etc.). It was so good we came here two days in a row. Overall, not sure how this spot is 3.5 stars. We can't wait to come back. Highly recommend. Enjoy!