Poke Square Ballard

Hawaiian restaurant · Ballard

Poke Square Ballard

Hawaiian restaurant · Ballard

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1701 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107

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Fresh poke bowls with generous portions and friendly service  

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1701 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107 Get directions

pokesquareseattle.com
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1701 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107 Get directions

+1 206 466 1798
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Where To Eat & Drink In Eastlake - Seattle - The Infatuation

"If you need a quick lunch in the neighborhood, go to Poke Square. This spot is a counter operation where you can get tasty raw fish topped with vegetables like edamame, nori flakes, scallions, seaweed salad, pickled ginger, and tobiko. If you like a lot of spice, add in some spicy tuna and hot sesame soy." - aimee rizzo

https://www.theinfatuation.com/seattle/guides/best-restaurants-bars-eastlake
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Andrew Fedorocsko

Google
Amazing Poke Bowl. Got the large and it was enough for 2 people. The service was quick and friendly. The fish was fresh and loved the spicy tuna and the crab salad. 12/10 recommend.

Samuel Yoon

Google
Staff was very welcoming and the service was excellent. Food was fresh and the portion was good as well. Very clean and I would highly recommend this place.

Natalie Neshama

Google
i come to ballard like once a month or so to get my nails done… and because i usually get them done around noon, i’m usually hungry after. i was randomly craving poke one of those times and i am a Certified Hater of just poké due to its price and, frankly, mediocrity. i did a search to see if there was anything else around and this place came up. i walked in and was greeted by a super cool guy (i did not get his name but he has long hair and snakebites). i told him it was my first time in and he helped me put my bowl together. like i said he was super cool and i was the only person inside so we were just yapping which was fun. the inside of the place isn’t a special atmospheric adventure but it has some big windows so there’s lots of natural light. overall, this place was pretty good. fish was fresh and there’s a good selection of toppings and sauces. if i’m ever craving poke after my nail appointments, i’ll swing by.

Michelly Calzadilla

Google
Decently priced Poke take out place with limited seating. The fish tasted fresh and well portioned and the service was polite. They had Hawaiian Sun juices available which are my favorite, so that was a plus. I ordered two bowls: Salmon and Shrimp; Salmon and Scallops. The salmon was good, shrimp and scallops were ok. It's worth trying, but I don't think it's a spot I will frequently visit.

Alex Elbahr

Google
The service here is wonderful. I was greeted with welcoming smiles and served a delicious bowl. The ingredients tasted very fresh and they were quite generous with the portions. I would highly recommend giving this place a try if you are in the area and craving poke.

Lauren Nguyen

Google
hello! I ordered a DoorDash delivery from here on 1/30/2025 and spent that night in the ER due to food poisoning. I know for sure that this was the place I had contracted it as it was the only meal I had that day, and that I had immediately felt unwell roughly an hour after consuming but did not expect to continuously feel the way I did for 12 more hours. We called them to let them know of my situation and the person who picked up the phone was mildly unprofessional but I understand that the message they received over the phone wasn’t the one they were expecting. But from the tone of the guy who picked up, he sounded disinterested and was barely apologetic. I get not being there the day my food was made, but you have to realize that you are a representative of the business regardless of the day you work. So being mono-toned over the phone when someone is telling you they spent a night on the ER due to the business, it honestly cant be good. We assume that it’s because you guys may have believed that I just wanted a refund but I genuinely did spend the night in the ER. I was having bloody stool the entire night. I was unable to keep anything down my stomach. I was in and out of consciousness because of how much pain I was in. Regardless of that, thank you for at least picking up the phone.

Blake Hamilton

Google
Clean, friendly & attentive staff, central location, super fast if there isn’t a line, very fresh ingredients. I thought it was a great price. If you’re concerned with price check online for the amount on the menu. I really enjoyed my bowl and it filled me up really quickly.

B Vianki Bruenderman

Google
Always amazing quality, always fresh. The service staff are kind and usually upbeat, clearly a bit better treated than other local services judging by their attitude. Really good musubi as well! I order here almost once a week and i'm never disappointed.
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Jojo L.

Yelp
Build-Your-Own poke bowls at Poke Square in Ballard, WA! If you love poke, or want to try something new, then check this spot out! They offer a delicious array of fresh protein bases, sides, and toppings to personally customize, as well as spam musubis and miso soup! Some of their proteins include salmon, tuna, and shrimp! It recently went under new management, so they are promoting one FREE drink with every online pick-up order through Clover until further notice! As someone born and raised in Hawai'i, this poke spot is definitely worth trying! Although it may be untraditional compared to the ones back home, it is one of the best untraditional poke bowls I have ever had since I started living up in the mainland. The poke and veggies are fresh, they jam pack the bowls with your choices, and they keep it saucey. It was great getting to meet the owners, and I look forward to coming back as a customer! The interior of the space was intimate and well clean. Parking is difficult to find, however, there is a lot one block up that you can pay to park in! The new owners, Kyung and Devin, were sweet and awesome. Full video on Instagram @onoahu and YouTube @onoahu.travel!
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Kyle W.

Yelp
I went here to use up some of my Grubhub credits so I ordered online in advance and got the food to-go with minimal wait. I got the large combo with spicy tuna, salmon, and albacore, with a spring mix base. The sauces I got (yuzu and house sauce) was very salty so I was eating salt near the end where all the sauces were. The sashimi cuts were okay - salmon was fresh but the cuts had a bit of tendon, and the spicy tuna did not have much tuna sashimi taste - it was fully masked by the sauce. The albacore was not too fresh. You can get as much fixings as you want so of course I opted for the imitation crab salad and seaweed salad, both of which are decent. Overall, the poke bowl is quite average and nothing stellar, with some improvements to be made.
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Natalie N.

Yelp
i come to ballard like once a month or so to get my nails done... and because i usually get them done around noon, i'm usually hungry after. i was randomly craving poke one of those times and i am a Certified Hater of just poké due to its price and, frankly, mediocrity. i did a search to see if there was anything else around and this place came up. i walked in and was greeted by a super cool guy (i did not get his name but he has long hair and snakebites). i told him it was my first time in and he helped me put my bowl together. like i said he was super cool and i was the only person inside so we were just yapping which was fun. the inside of the place isn't a special atmospheric adventure but it has some big windows so there's lots of natural light. overall, this place was pretty good. fish was fresh and there's a good selection of toppings and sauces. if i'm ever craving poke after my nail appointments, i'll swing by.
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P C.

Yelp
Consistent, fresh, tasty poke. Love a good neighborhood spot. Friendly staff and generous portions. Tip: get mixed base of rice + salad, instead of just rice. Not good for large groups to sit, but really haven't seen it too crowded for dine in either. But hits the spot when craving poke and you're in the area. Adding some recent menu pics.
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Benjamin V.

Yelp
I like poke square. It's a great fast-casual lunch spot. The guys are friendly, the food is 'affordable', it's healthy, fresh, filling, and it's quick. It's always open when I'm in the neighborhood: lunch hour. It's also great that they use mostly compostable take out containers. If you're lucky you can score some miso or hot tea there when it's cold outside. Similar to most poke places you pick almost everything. It's like Hawaiian subway with fresh fish, rice, and seaweed. Poke square is affordable and quick. The only recommendations I have are to offer a few pre made bowls so that new customers aren't so burdened with difficult decisions about what to put in there. More protein variety would be nice but I can imagine that it's best for a small spot to keep the choices limited to control the cost. Keep up the good work!
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Stephanie C.

Yelp
This place is on par with FOB, which is supposed to be the best in Seattle. I would prefer this place as they have more options and it's much more affordable. The indoor seating is comfortable and the staffs have great personality. Awesome place for a poke fix!
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Brittany T.

Yelp
Yummy poke spot in Ballard that hits the spot with fresh fish and a variety of sides! They definitely don't skimp on the fish here too. I got a regular bowl that comes with two scoops of fish and plenty of sides and it was a huge meal. The fish was fresh and perfectly mixed with their house sauces. Loved the variety of sides that added but didn't take away from the flavor of the fish. Nice service and very clean interior to enjoy eating inside too!
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Crystal H.

Yelp
Poke Square has a lot of options and not limited on toppings! I really appreciate this aspect. They're quick and nice. In terms of the flavor, it's a pretty standard poke food and taste. The place itself was clean and small.
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Sophia Y.

Yelp
Okay, I fully admit I was skeptical of yet another poke place but poke square really surprised me! I was greeted immediately and they were so nice in while putting the poke bowl together. I went for brown rice and salmon/tuna regular bowl. Pretty standard of what I order at a poke shop. I was however pleasantly surprised of the quality of the fish (didn't get a single bite of yucky gritty fish you sometimes get at subpar poke places) and the tastiness of the toppings. I really appreciated the pickled daikon/carrot mix (yep, like the ones you get inside a banh mi) and amount of pickled ginger they don on top. This is not a place that skimp on toppings and I really appreciate that. I can tell poke square will definitely go into my regular rotation of lunch places. If you're feeling skeptical of yet another poke shop in seattle or you're just in need of a great quality poke, look no further!
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Waverly R.

Yelp
This is my favorite local poke place! It's reliable, high quality, and reasonably priced! I'm always satisfied coming here (and I come here a bunch--at least once a week). Highly recommend trying all the different sauces!

Steven V.

Yelp
Couldn't have asked for a better poke place! The proteins were fresh, the toppings were plentiful, that staff was super amazing, and the service was quick! And BONUS, the prices were cheaper than many of the other "blah" poke places I've been to! I'll definitely be back!!
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Alekkz D.

Yelp
I just moved into the area and I saw this was within walking distance from home and apparently the hubby likes the place so I decided to give it a try. The fish is fresh, I liked the toppings, and the prices aren't too high for a poke place. I have to say, I'm bias towards another poke place that has won my heart over so this poke bowl didn't "wow" me but I would order again. The one protein I wasn't a fan of was the shrimp. I feel like it's just frozen shrimp that's been thawed. I'm more of a scallop and salmon type of gal anyways but the husband ordered for me once without asking for my protein choices and I ended up searing it with a blowtorch at home- that's usually my solution to all seafood that don't make it to my expectations. You know what, as I'm writing this review... now I'm low key craving some poke. Should I walk over to get some?
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Arlene S.

Yelp
I can't believe I haven't try this place till now! They have a variety of protein selection and all the ingredients tasted fresh. This poke spot is supper generous with their portion. The staff is super friendly and patient with my order as I review their lists of options. The quality and quantity of the poke bowl are amazing as well as fair pricing. Definitely would come back and order again!
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Roxanna Z.

Yelp
Our new favorite poke spot. I swear... it must be bad luck or something but I have tried soooo many Seattle/North Seattle poke bowl spots throughout the pandemic and all had something that made them not "the go to spot" for me (poor freshness of fish, tiny tiny portions, etc) but I think Poke Square has hit the mark! We got two bowls like an hr before closing yesterday. They had all the selections we wanted and the fish was fresh. Which the fish portions were average, the bowl was more than filling after adding some of their sides (edamame, seaweed salad, crab salad, etc). Price was also reasonable- 30$ for a reg and a large bowl. We will be back!
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Kristine H.

Yelp
Poke. I take it super seriously from all the times as a kid having it in Hawaii. Now, during lockdown it is really easy to order nothing but comfort food so when I found they were delivering, my little heart was happy! As you can see by the copious photos, I have ordered more than once from them and been VERY happy with every bowl. Personally I am good with the smaller of the two bowls. I ordered the large a couple of times but ended up eating them over two sittings. My favourite is a mix of the rice and greens, and have come to the conclusion that I could have one of these bowls 5-6x a week and be happy as a fat otter. I absolutely love this place. I feel the quality and quantity for what you receive is good. I have never been disappointed in a bowl that I've gotten from them. Keep up the good work and keep supporting local businesses during this difficult time!
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Ms. A.

Yelp
I stopped by on Sunday during farmers market was happening in Ballard! I was craving on poke bowl but everywhere were lines and Billy's sushi opens at 4pm..so I decided to come to poke square! I'm not picky about poke place or I really don't know which spot has a great poke but I didn't have bad experience and their poke was decent.
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Ryan K.

Yelp
Poke Square is my go-to lunch spot in Ballard since I live so close! The food is consistently fresh, delicious, and I know that I can be in and out with my food in less than 10 minutes. The staff is very friendly too! Today I ordered takeout directly from Yelp and my lunch was waiting for me as soon as I arrived! I usually go for the regular bowl (comes with 2 proteins) with brown rice and + avocado. It's a liiiittttle pricey for lunch (about $17 for a regular bowl + a drink + tip), but totally worth the "splurge" every once in a while. Give this place a try if you're craving poke in Ballard! Ps - they have their Halloween decorations out to get you feeling festive :)
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Rachel R.

Yelp
I will sum it up in one word, average. From the customer service to the food to the decor, average. This is another one of those quick build your bowl types of places. You pick your rice, salad, proteins and toppings and your done. The fish seems fresh some days but tastes old others. The sauces they have are not eye popping but not bad either. Again average. I would not say this is a must stop in place but it's also not bad to grab a bowl from here for lunch if your hungry. It does the job. The seating is very limited. This is not a place to hang with a bunch of friends. It's more the grab and go type of place. It's not beautifully designed just simple and gets the job done. Again not good or bad just average.
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Thomas R.

Yelp
Super-fast, fresh, and tasty poke made for a solid pit-stop on a Saturday afternoon around 1:30. The regular bowl supplied a decent portion, and I was hungry. 12 dollars and 6 cents was the price with tax for a scoop of spicy tuna, and one of albacore, atop a bed of greens, with seaweed salad and Krab salad on the side. Mild house dressing was plenty spicy for me. You bet I'll go back here!
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Zian C.

Yelp
7/10, pretty good bowl would go again if i was in the area but would probably go to other poke places if i had the means. i was pleasantly surprised by poke square! i got a regular bowl which got me two scoops of fish and unlimited toppings. there weren't as many options as compared to FOB poke, but on par with other poke places if not more and they definitely don't skimp on anything. the quality of the salmon was also on par with other places, nothing exceptional. can't beat ono poke or seattle fish guys in my book.
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Kalani M.

Yelp
Being Hawaiian, I take my poke seriously. I've tried a couple poke shops in Seattle just to compare what there is and Poke Square has been my favorite. We ordered for the first time just tonight, my boyfriend and I both got the regular combos. I got the bowl on the left in the photo (tuna, salmon, brown rice, sriracha aoli pickled ginger, cucumber, edamame, corn, furikake and seaweed) and his is on the right (tuna, salmon, white rice, white onion, avocado, sesame seeds, edamame). We DEMOLISHED the bowls. Perfect amount of dressing, perfect rice seasoning, ingredients were fresh, the quality of the fish was SOLID. We're happy to support such a tasty shop during these hard times!!
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Alison G.

Yelp
Pleasantly surprised by this spot! We were craving poke (as always) and were able to walk in, place an order for 6 bowls, and walk out within less than 15 mins. Social distancing guidelines are clear, there are a couple sit in tables if you care to brave, and the staff is real friendly and accommodating. The fish is cut in decent bite-sized cutes and portions are generous, and there is a variety of other toppings you can add to your bowl. The only seafood option that was a bit questionable was the scallops but I didn't personally choose that for my bowl. The spicy tuna had a kick and that was all I needed!

Parnian V.

Yelp
This is one of the best poke I've ever had. Great quality, price, and taste. The staff member who helped me took such care in proper placements and preparation. Just, yes. Well done.
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Tara H.

Yelp
I was craving poke with the hot Seattle summer weather and decided to try this place out. I ordered a small poke bowl with albacore and salmon. Both of the fish were very fresh. I tried their medium poke sauce and it had a very slight spice to it. As for toppings, I just got crab, seaweed salad, cucumbers, and all the seasonings. Overall, I don't think their poke was bad, but it just wasn't the best I've had in Seattle either. I also don't live in Ballard, so I'm not sure that I would drive to this area just for this poke place. If I did happen to be in the area though, I would definitely come back here because the customer service was great and the poke is worth getting again, when nearby.
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Samantha G.

Yelp
I swear, it seems like a new poke shop opens up weekly in Seattle and it's getting harder to keep up with all of them. I came here on their soft opening and overall, I had a pleasant experience at Poke Square. Like many of the poke spots around the area, Poke Square assembles poke bowls to order, where they mix the sauce as you order, which isn't my favorite. I prefer my poke to be marinaded and packed with flavor. During my visit, I went with the house poke sauce in mild and it is pretty tasty. There are a variety of toppings offered at Poke Square such as crab salad, edamame, seaweed, masago and avocado (which might as well be labeled as guacamole). For me, I like to keep my toppings at a minimum when I order poke. What I do like about Poke Square is that they have a nice selection of seafood: Salmon, tuna, albacore, shrimp, spicy tuna, and yes even scallops! Overall I'll give Poke Square 3.5 stars.
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Willy M.

Yelp
Came by last week to check them out for lunch, glad I came by as I don't live too far away from here. It's nice to have a poke joint in Ballard now. It's across the street from Mighty-O donuts on 17th side. Small spot with a few tables and window ledge to people watch on Market St. I was a hungry man on a mission so I decided to go for the gusto and get the large bowl (3 proteins). Good thing my shorts had an elastic waistband that day so I was good to go and ready to tackle this poke bowl. My large bowl specs: -Brown Rice -Salmon, Albacore, Tuna -House Poke Sauce (medium) -Sides: I got all of them! Seaweed, Krab, Avocado, Cucumber, Onion, Ginger and Wasabi -Toppings: I got all of them! Corn, Nori, fried garlic, crispy onion, edamame, furikake, green onion, masago and sesame seeds. Glad I went with the works because the bowl was pretty good. You can tell them how heavy you want them to go on the squirt of the sauce as they make your bowl. As mentioned in other reviews, the poke is marinated to order. They do have mini serving scoops and mini tongs as they grab each item, to me it's kinda annoying that places do that but it's not a deal breaker for me. I just want them to scoop it, not measure it when scooping up a topping Whatever. The fish seemed fresh, toppings and sides were pretty tasty, no real complaints from me. May try a different sauce next time as the house sauce wasn't flavor bursting in my mouth. They have a Ponzu, a Sriracha aioli, and a Wasabi aioli....I think. They currently have a check-in discount on the Yelp app to get 15% off, so check-in if you care to do so, I am not afraid of my stalkers. The prices seem to be in line as the other poke spots all over town. Staff was actually very friendly, they were happy I checked-in on the Yelp, and asked if I lived or worked nearby etc. Glad I came by to check them out and will be back again.
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Peg C.

Yelp
Sometimes I want raw fish but I don't want sushi or dealing with the wait for a table at my fav' sushi joint. Now, I've got another option--I can head to Poke Square! I went there for the first time last week and got the Regular. It's great that you get to "build your own bowl" with what you like. For $10.95, I got a generous serving of salad and rice (you can choose white rice, brown rice, salad, or a mix), a good amount of raw tuna (you can also choose salmon, albacore or shrimp), a scoop of seaweed salad and crab salad, and then added nori, furikake, and masago on top. They had a good amount of topping choices but not too many, and I like that. My poke bowl was delicious, healthy, and fast, and service was friendly. By the time we left, there was quite a line but I could see that it was moving at a decent clip. I'm definitely coming back!
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Monica S.

Yelp
Holy poke! Cannot believe this is now my favorite Poke spot! While I do stand by my initial review, I've definitely had better subsequent experiences here.Granted I still think the fish I cut too big, I steer clear of most of those bigger cuts and get a mix of the spicy tuna (mashed) and tuna. I ended up getting the greens with ginger dressing one time, and fell in love! My go-to is now is half greens with ginger dressing, and half brown rice. The topping choices are plentiful, and the price of the bowl is standard, but given the portion of food they pack in there I'd say it's a steal. 100% will be back for more! I love me some Poke Square!
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Wendy K.

Yelp
The more poke places that pop up around town the more each place has to live up to. The space is clean lots of natural lighting. Prime location right on corner across from Mighty-O. Thought I'd give them a try today cause if you checked in with Yelp you could get 15%!off and since it was their first week they were giving free soda fountain drinks. The fish is fresh. I'm a big believer that poke should be marinated it's a personal thing. There are a couple other places in Seattle that select to put the sauce on and toss it as you order I just don't feel like the flavor soaks into the fish enough, and it ends up making the rice mushy when all the sauce is placed on top. Like other places with the Chipotle type set up you can select from white or brown rice or salad as your base they'll even do half and half for you. You can toss in cucumber and onion with your fish when they toss it with the sauce. Extra selections include ginger, avocado, krab salad and seaweed salad. Four different sauces and lots of toppings. I appreciate they don't charge extra for avocado and masago like other places. Regular size gives you two proteins and the larger size you can have three. It's not my favorite place for poke in Seattle, but I would return to support my neighborhood business and when I get a poke craving.
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Ingrid J.

Yelp
Saw a couple employees prepping food with their mask under their chin, talking in the back and left a (understandably) frustrated employee at the front by herself with a line out the door. Paid extra for hard, brown, gross avocados that I ended up tossing out of my bowl. Not a great interaction, usually enjoy this spot. Unacceptable to have masks off during food preparation in the middle of a pandemic. So unsafe and irresponsible and inconsiderate.
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Katie B.

Yelp
I've been here 4 times now & every time has been great. I always get the spicy tuna, in the smaller sized portion (2 scoops I think?), with rice, various "toppings", and xtra seaweed salad...and I'm always full by the end of it. I like that you can customize what's in your bowl. The price is great. Also the people who work here are always so so friendly. It's a small, clean space. it has chairs and high top counter seating & a lot of people take their food to-go so theres always open seats. The only downside is that they use a lot of single use items-- to make your bowl, and to put your food in. The plastic container is compostable, though. Still, it's a great spot for a quick lunch, or dinner. Happy to add this to my rotation of poke joints.
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Kristen M.

Yelp
Fresh and delicious. Friendly service and huge portions. I got the large and could barely finish half!
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Robyn C.

Yelp
I go here because it's fairly priced and it's close by, but it really is a hit or miss. I visit at least once a month when I get that hankering for some fish and rice! Sometimes the bowl is loaded and sometimes it's not, sometimes the rice is cooked and other times a little under done... sometimes the fish is on point and like this last time it's mushy or loaded with the 'tendony' bits. The service is friendly and I'm just glad to find a poke place that doesn't charge extra for toppings except for avocado... and really when is avocado ever free?!?! I'll be back for sure, but if you're reading this- pay attention to the protein you select!
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Alexa M.

Yelp
Fresh fish, fresh ingredients, yummy sauce, good service. Free complimentary hot tea!!
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Jodi M.

Yelp
I used the door dash delivery & I got my order very quickly. No problem. (I ordered about 6pm) This is my 3rd time trying this place, but I don't think I will order from here again. My bowl was very full with good looking food. I'm sad it looked so good but the taste didn't match its appearance I ordered the 3 choice which consisted of spicy tuna, tuna, and tako. My spicy tuna was okay. Spicy and perhaps a good way to hide the fishy taste. But when I took a bite of the tuna, it was beyond fishy/not edible. The tako was also very fishy, like maybe it was really old or it was sitting out too long or maybe both. I made a soy sauce/lemon mixture, but the fishy taste is too strong that I lost my appetite. This is the first time I've ate at a poke place that I've actually had to throw the whole thing away.
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Brian C.

Yelp
Here at Poke Square, they do a pretty good job showing the quick-serve potential of the traditional dish, and with a few tweaks and stern attention to quality, I think they will be a success in this neighborhood. For those new to poke, scroll to the bottom of this review for an introduction. Like most seattle poke bars, Poke Square offers the opportunity to assemble a bowl for yourself as you move down a line, like you would at a Chipotle or Subway. Poke Square keeps it simple but interesting, with a variety of fish proteins to choose from. I particularly like the addition of scallops here, which are delicately sweet. Almost all their sauces are spicy in some fashion- I think there's room for different flavors here. Condiments are those you might find with sushi, except for "krab" salad and avocado. Few surprises on the toppings list too, mostly ramen-style offerings like corn, nori and furikake. Detracting factors: an unnecessary $1 upcharge for avocado, given its tiny portion size. Also, the tuna looks gassed, the salmon appears farmed (though it shows good fat content), the shrimp looks a bit overcooked. Advice to the management: I get it; proteins are expensive. But the quality of your protein is what will set you apart from the crowd, and is the reason for a missing star here; be careful. Lastly, there are few sugar-free options for beverages beyond water and maybe iced tea. Coconut water would be a welcome addition. Service is friendly and fairly efficient, despite the usual growing-pains of a newly-opened business, and they keep a clean store here, which I appreciate. The restroom signs are hilarious! A welcome addition to the Ballard food scene. A few tweaks and continued innovation will keep then a favorite. Recommended! INTRO: Poke (pronounced "poe-kea") is a traditional Hawaiian variant of Japanese chirashi, the difference usually being the quality and variety of proteins and the sauces or dressings they are coated in. At its heart, poke is raw fish over rice, but it gets a bump in flavor and interest when the fish is tossed in a sauce and different condiments added, like vegetables, fish roe, seaweed, sesame seeds and others. Some folks may dismiss the emergence of poke locally as just another flash-in-the-pan fad. "Hokey Poke" © if you will. I think it will be with us for some time, especially if the genre evolves and quality is rewarded with patronage, as it should be. Poke's customizable, healthy, and fun when properly prepared.
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Michelle S.

Yelp
I've tried several different poke spots and this one is by far my absolute favorite!! The ingredients are so fresh and the sauces are so flavorful. When I was still allowed to work at my office in Ballard, this was my go to place for lunch. I always order from them whenever I'm in the area as I can't get enough of their spicy tuna! Times are tough now and I love supporting local businesses, especially ones with amazing poke
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Lita G.

Yelp
Honestly I started frequenting Poke Square because it's so close to where I live, but I keep going back because it's so tasty. I probably go once a week, because it's so convenient and filling for the price, and I love how fresh the fish always is. I still gotta try the macaron ice cream though, it always catches my eye.
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Alyssa M.

Yelp
Decent poke near the heart of Ballard. Tell them your base, proteins and sauce choice. They mix the proteins along with other additions such as cucumber together with the sauce. Then you can choose additions. Only complaint is it's kind of a small place and to throw your trash into the compost you have to go to the back of the store to do it, pushing past other customers waiting to pay and get their finished bowl.
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Alyssa C.

Yelp
I'm vegan and my husband is on the Keto kick. This was a perfect place for the two of us to find a quick lunch at. I feel as though I waste, as the portion sizes are quite large! On the other side of the spectrum, my husband thinks it's just right. Suggestion: Wish there was a vegan fish option Bonus: Complimentary tea was pleasant after the brisk walk!
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Tahni H.

Yelp
I was enduring a hard sashimi craving and battling self-isolation laziness, so Uber eats brought me a poke bowl from Poke Square. Overall I really enjoyed the bowl. They had all the typical poke bowl fix-ins. I typically enjoy mine with some but not tons of toppings. It came with a decent amount of fish. I got the salmon and octopus. Yumm! The price was also reasonable. I'd come here again.
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Julia M.

Yelp
Love their quality poke (I got salmon), you can see that they mix it correctly in a separate bowl. They have a large selection of both seafood and toppings to choose from, and the best part is there's no limit to the number of toppings you can get! Portions are generous and great prices too. I live really close by so will definitely be back regularly!
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Hannah C.

Yelp
Best poke in town. Huge portions, good price, lots of toppings. The perfect dinner for a sunset picnic at Golden Gardens!
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Haley W.

Yelp
I have ordered a build your own regular bowl a few times now and it's always so much food! So worth the price. They don't skimp on the toppings either. The workers are always very friendly too!
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Meredith R.

Yelp
Ok - I'm going to admit it, I was a little slow to hop on board the Poke train. Living in California, my area lives and breathes poke. Ever the skeptic, I was not convinced that a pile of raw fish, vegetables, and rice was going to taste good. This was until a friend found Poke Square and we blindly Ubered over to the restaurant not knowing what to expect. The place itself is quite small, with just a few tables. However, it was not busy when we went so we had not trouble finding a place to sit. The menu itself was laid out easily for a newbie like me to understand. The workers were especially helpful in explaining what would last good together, etc. My finished product was a bowl with brown rice, shrimp, crab, onions, corn, and more vegetables. I also got the mild house sauce. Overall, it was a great introduction to a poke bowl and was absolutely delicious! I will be back for more!
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Jasmine H.

Yelp
I ordered off of DoorDash, but my portions seem small. It barely fills the container. I got the large custom bowl. It's almost as if there is two bites of salmon instead of a scoop. Very disappointed. I feel like I'm eating mostly rice. I won't be ordering from here again

Daniel H.

Yelp
Been to many poke restaurants in California as I am a connoisseur. I was visiting town for the weekend and have been hearing great things about Poke Square for many years. I knew it was a destination I had to try before going back home. When I first came inside, what stood out to me most was the good energy. Line moved fast and the front greets you with a smile as you walk in. The menu had a range of options and I like how they make it so simple to create your bowl. Food was amazing! Probably the best poke I've ever had because of how fresh the fish was. That stood out to me most. If you are in a local or in town, I highly recommend Poke Square. You won't be disappointed!
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Marcus D.

Yelp
1. Nice selection of fresh fish and shellfish for your poke bowl. More choices than other poke bowl places we've tried. 2. Love the build your own bowl. You can have just the mix-ins you want. Enjoyed both the crab and seaweed salads. 3. Great addition to Ballard. We needed a good poke spot on Market street.
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Linh N.

Yelp
Went here for lunch today since it's just down the street from work. The way you order is different than other poke places I've been too and protein portion is A LOT smaller compare to other places. You pick your seafood, cucumber or white onion and sauce for the poke and they have additional toppings. Poke is decent but not for the amount and price I pay. I also think the music was too loud or the glass divider is too high but I had to repeat myself a couple times for the staff to hear my order and that was a bit annoying. The staff was very nice though. It was a good first time but I'll probably stick to my regular spot for future poke cravings as poke spots are popping up everywhere in seattle. It makes it fairly easy to have a favorite.