Malibu Poke

"This tiny spot isn’t made for big parties, and its tiny patio is a nice spot to spend a working lunch hour, or bring a book to enjoy with that bowl of poke. Service is quick, despite all the orders being custom, and they don’t mind if you linger a bit to enjoy that big, fresh bowl." - Courtney E. Smith

"Independent restaurants operate on the most razor-thin of margins, and that’s at 100 percent of their normal capacity. By only allowing restaurants to serve less than 25 percent of their normal patron volume, establishments won’t make enough money to cover their operating costs. As TJ’s Seafood and Malibu Poke owner Jon Alexis put it, the new capacity is the financial equivalent of tipping a server a quarter." - Amy McCarthy

"Jon Alexis, owner of two TJ’s Seafood Market locations and the Malibu Poke mini-chain, says that he’s not willing to risk the safety of his patrons and employees for such a marginal increase in revenue." - Amy McCarthy

"Malibu Poke, Eater Dallas’s 2018 casual restaurant of the year, is known for its rapid growth and attention to detail. It first opened in Dallas in September 2017, followed by a second location in Downtown Austin’s Seaholm District and a third in Uptown Dallas. Malibu Poke offers a range of poke bowls with fresh fish, including unique options like hamachi in bonito aioli and cooked shrimp in tropical chimichurri. The restaurant also introduced a medium-sized bowl and cooked organic chicken in response to customer demand." - Amy McCarthy

"A poke restaurant with a menu developed by chef Matt McCallister, known for innovative poke bowls with fresh ingredients and compelling sauces and toppings. Described as 'the fishmonger’s poke' with a unique approach to the national poke trend." - Amy McCarthy