Seaside Poke

Read a few bad reviews on this place and have to disagree with them. The food is good. The best tasting poke I have had. I’ve tried all the “must try” places. The fish was fresh tasting. The rest of the ingredients were fresh, vibrant, and well prepared. I ordered the “Spicy Shoyu” added a few stuff. There is a combo option. Comes with chips and a drink. I picked a lime Rambler. The chips are seasoned tortilla chips. Sounds like a weird combo, but they go perfect with the bowl. They put everything as ordered. The cashier was really nice and answered any questions I had. Many complaints were about the parking. It sucks, but that is city life. Most metropolitan areas you have to pay for parking. Get over it. And you better pay if you park across the street. They are vigilant on checking. It is only $3 for an hour. Not a deal breaker. Definitely a good place to go.

Really fresh and delicious food! Has various options. Got my food back in 5 minutes and was perfect for a quick lunch bite.

Seaside poke was very delicious! They had a lot of good vegetable options for the poke and their shoyu sauce was incredible. Prices were pretty standard for poke and the quality of the dish was really nice! They had options for different oils to add to the sauce, which was new to me, but definitely tasty. Parking is available, but paid.

Fresh, yummy and well balanced bowls. I popped in for lunch and the team was very helpful and nice. Looks of great options and prices are inline with most poke shops, but I felt the fish was a bit more fresh and the bowl was better thought out (I went with one of their recipes). They also have a simple card to order from if you wanted to crest your own so you are not overwhelmed. It was very clean and parking was ample.

Excellent customer service and delicious poke! Best I’ve had in Houston! Also, if you offer Thai chilis you will own my heart! But the crispy spam musubi stole the show! And please sod the skip on the ube and pandan Rice Krispie, genius!

The workers are very nice, food was easy to order and service was quick. We parked across the street and got our bowls within 15 minutes. I'd recommend getting all the toppings, but masago is $.50 extra as of today even though it's not listed that way.

My first time surely isn't my last time. The quality of the food was well taken care of. The employee was very knowledgeable about the menu items thanks to having eaten all of them. I ultimately chose to add on a few things to a ready made bowl. I recommend trying orange with salmon more. The orange just creates a sweetness that unexpected goes well with raw seafood. Thank you for the cleanliness and extra steps provided to keep safe during a time of uncertainty with COViD. Over all this is a wonderful poke place.

The freshest and most unique ingredients. I usually get a variation of their salmon ponzu which hits every single time. Clean and refreshing, love this location and their understory one. Get their house brewed sweet tea or lemonade tea or home made Rice Krispies too! Owners are down to earth friendly people and staff is always helpful.

I was visiting my family in Houston and my cousin took me here for poke. I absolutely loved trying this place - perfect amount of protein, the fish tasted fresh, not too much sauce, and great portion sizes. I even liked how they had utensils corresponding to different levels of expertise, which was funny. The ambiance was nicer inside but there is seating inside and outside. The staff was nice and completed our order pretty fast. I loved the Spicy Shoyu signature bowl with rice as the base, spicy tuna instead of salmon, and seaweed salad added. Usually poke places can be stingy with the amount of protein they add but this place added the perfect amount! I also love seaweed salad so I was ecstatic to see it as a topping. My cousins also loved the Tuna Aioli signature bowl and we all finished the regular size, so it was great portion sizes. Can't wait to visit Houston again and eat the Spicy Shoyu bowl again!

The ingredients were fresh, and I was able to appreciate the flavor and texture of every ingredient that I added. Also loved that the sauces weren't overpowering which can happen at some poke places. The portions were on the smaller side for how much we paid but I'm glad that it was tasty!

UberEats Review: This is currently the only poke place I order from. My absolute favorite is the Truffle Yellowtail bowl. The fish is usually fresh and while the bowls are a bit pricey, the variety and uniqueness of the toppings make up for it. The truffle oil they use is SO delicious. I will continue ordering from here and hope to visit in person soon.

Really good and fresh poke. Generous serving, fresh everything. Classic poke but I really liked it.

Ordered the Truffle yellowtail bowl (half rice half greens as base, added wakame and avocado for extra) for dinner and Pandan flavored Rice Krispies for dessert while staying late at the office one day. The ingredients were fresh for poke place standard, and the flavor of the bowl came very well together. The price was reasonable for the location. I am a fan of the Rice Krispies, nice pandan flavor, crispy and not overly sweet. This place is fefinitely one of the healthier options in downtown.

Yall, I love poke and I do associate it with Hawaii. I've been looking for a spot with decent poke in Houston. Now poke in Houston won't ever be as good as Hawaii. I've already accepted that fact. But I need a little side poke u til I can get the real thing u know..? So I saw this pop up on my yelp thank to yall. I went to check it out. The first time I went, I got the tuna aioli and the yellowtail signature bowl. I gotta say the flavors the good! u get a choice if u want it with salad, rice or 1/2 and 1/2. And u can also customize your bowl too if u want. I loved both of the bowls I had on day one that 2 days later, I came back again. The Tuna aioli was my fav at this time. I just asked for Serrano peppers added to my bowl to add some spice. I wished that they would cut the tuna into larger chunks instead of dicing it. And I learned from the first time eating there that when I went the second time, I asked for the large bowl instead of the regular. So the regular has 3 scoops which is the size of a tablespoon. I got the large bowl the second visit which is 5 scoops. That was way better. I highly recommend seaside poke and I want to remind yall to make sure u pay for your parking so u don't get a ticket. Parking was very cheap. 30 minutes was 45 cents. I would pay that over getting a ticket anyway :) I will be back here for my poke cravings. The fish here, very fresh. My nose and taste buds are super sensitive so I can def tell if the fish is old or bad.

Service is ten stars super friendly stuff But the food was truly mediocre The fish portion is super small And the flavor is not balanced well The store is not so big No vibe here.....

We went for lunch. It was fast and so fresh and great tasting. I had the salmon poke bowl.

Best poke bowl I've ever had... and I've been to Ishihara market in Hawaii. The truffle yellow tail is simply superb. The staff was fantastic- very knowledgeable and friendly. I will be back!

Seating was a little cramped I think they pushed seating to create more kitchen space but the food was amazing. Can't wait to go back.

This is a close spot that's about a 10 min walk from the convention center. If you don't mind walking instead of waiting in a long line, I prefer the latter. The ingredients are all so fresh and the rice was perfectly cooked! It's so hard to find well made rice. You can build your own bowl or choose from their special list. Their ice cream sandwich was pleasantly sweet and so different from others. The staff were kind in helping us with our order and giving recommendations.

I've been to Seaside many times over the years, and it remains one of the best poké spots in Houston. I especially love the Kani Bake Bowl (for those of you who prefer cooked/not raw fish). Their unique combos with the ingredients and the House Shoyu Sauces are what elevates your bowl. I always put the Truffle Shoyu, and the House Aioli in my bowl. They also sell the Shoyu by the bottles in the restaurant along with their house made rice crispy treats- Pandan, Ube, and Matcha flavored, for a sweet treat after your meal. The customer service is always exceptional and the staff is very friendly. There is a good amount of space at this location, but it would probably be best as carry out. They also have a couple other locations in the Houston area which is wonderful, because they truly do poke the best. Hopefully one day they branch out to the burbs because I've been loving seeing Seaside grow!

Best poke place in Houston, hands down!!!!!! Ordered through Uber eats and was truly impressed by how fresh the ingredients were. My only gripe was the portion size. C'mon guys, we need bigger portions!!!!!!

Probably the freshest and tastiest poke bowls I've ever enjoyed. Each bite was a more flavorful than the last. Yum.

My new favorite poke spot. Everything was so fresh! The avocado was perfectly ripe, which is important if I'm paying an up charge. They have yellowtail which is hard to come by in poke places in the city (and they're actually in stock. And they have miso soup! Which I loveeeee. It is expensive however. I've never paid over $2.50 for miso soup, so thats an upgrade. They also do a lot of citrus accents with oranges. I didn't try this time, but I'm curious so I'll keep my review updated. A regular filled me up. I do wish that had a bowl smaller than a regular though. Two Proteins is normally plenty for me. It's a cute spot too with outdoor seating. Check it out!

This place is amazing! Every creation they have on their menu is the best poke I've ever had, their unique ingredients and flavour additions blow your mind. I have never had this sushi in a bowl before, but it was really good. We both got the suggested bowls, but you can personalize however you like, or make your own. Really good!!

This place has gone downhill. I understand inflation of the base price but yellowtail is 25 cents extra and masago is 50 cent extra and not notes anywhere. The portions are smaller now too. I've also eaten at the tunnel location and they're even worse on the portions. They used to be great. Time to find a new poke spot.

Still five stars, just giving an update - COVID edition! I stopped by my all time favorite poke spot for an early outdoor dinner with a friend. We opted for two orders of the best bowl ever - the Tuna Aioli. I'm so glad that seaside has kept this menu option because it's my absolute favorite. It tasted almost as good as usual with the delicious shoyu, avocado, tuna (and more), though the sauce was a bit less than usual. My friend went back for extra sauce and they were very accommodating. Nonetheless, something to keep in mind if you order delivery or pickup here! They are taking a good amount of COVID precautions - there's a table setup as you enter where you can either place an order or pickup. I saw someone waiting by the table area but I'm not sure if they're open for indoor dining. An employee took our order through a plastic screen and operated the payment on the iPad, only taking our credit card to swipe. The wait was only several minutes long and we were able to enjoy our delicious meal outside! There are a few tables overlooking EaDo (and the freeway) and it wasn't at all crowded when we went. Overall a safe and tasty option for any and all of your poke needs!

The best Poke in Houston!!! Incredibly fresh, great prices, and amazing service. I have not had poke like this since I was in Hawaii. I am a Spam Musabi fanatic and this is the best Spam Musabi I've ever had. The restaurant was also very clean. SUPPORT LOCAL!!!

I feel like this review is a little overdue, but recently in the past few months, they've definitely stepped up. I live not too far from here, & I have a special place in my heart for Seaside Poke, as mentioned in the previous review. Their fish is definitely has been fresh than prior, & they try to cater to their patrons as well as they can. They've handled themselves well throughout the pandemic, & they've done what they need to do as a business. Also, it is a Houston staple. They also have started doing seasonals again, which is super exciting! Thank you for all you do, Seaside Poke!

I'm such a fan of this place, even before the pandemic! It's a great gem to have in EaDo. I remember when it was only 1 of 3 places on this particular block, but businesses have really blossomed in EaDo since then. It's nice to see this neighborhood growing. I like the taste, efficiency, and attention to detail of Seaside Poke. For a while, it was my go-to Friday lunch. I always ordered a regular salmon ponzu bowl and the hubs always went for a large truffle yellow-tail. We didn't patronize weekly when the pandemic began, because we didn't know what to expect. After reading about how they were handling orders, we felt comforted enough to patronize. It was great and well-organized! There were a couple of people waiting for their orders outside the restaurant as we approached. As we approached (in our masks ofc), an employee came out with a clipboard (and wearing a mask) to take our order. We were able to order, pay, and take our food home in adequate time all the while maintaining physical-distance from employees and other customers. We didn't get to check our order until we were home, but it was not only accurate, but it the names of our orders were written on the lids as well. This was great - taste, efficiency, or attention to details was never compromised all the while following CDC orders. We're happy to re-add Seaside Poke to our take-out rotation.

Located underneath the building across the street, Seaside shares the space with a few other food places targeting the slightly more upscale downtown crowd. First time trying a bowl; fish tasted alright (salmon could've been fresher), the rice and sauce was actually pretty good. Wish they had some additional seaweed salad or toppings more akin to the super traditional poke style but overall still probably one of the healthier options in that food court.

I built my own bowl - I love the fresh tuna and salmon and the truffle option for sauce was a perfect mix. Easily one of the best poke bowls. I also enjoyed the serving size for the miso soup and the rice crispy dessert. All delicious. I also did delivery and it was fresh.

The most recent reviews in here are correct. The portion is quite skimpy. While they provide a lot of protein for the regular ($11.37 after tax), they are so light on the toppings (compared to other competitors like PokeWorks) that I was left eating just fish towards the end of my meal. I was left not close to full after my meal which is disappointing for what I paid for. It doesn't compare to other poke places price wise. The flavors were good, nothing uniquely special though.

This is a review for the location in Understory. It's my first time here and I'm usually not into poke since I don't eat raw fish but I was so happy they had a cooked option here! I got the Kani Baked for $10 and it was super yummy. You have the option of getting either rice or salad as the base. Service was also pretty fast. This would be a go-to place for me if they have more cooked options or if they even had shrimp, but alas.

Best poke I've ever had! So many options and unique flavors outside of the norm you see everywhere else

I used to come here a lot before the pandemic but this place has started skimping since. They act weird when you create your own bowl. Even said as I as more stuff the portions will be smaller... okay. You used to be able to build your bowl as they prepped it like chipotle but changed since the pandemic. However it's always fresh for sure. Every time I go they serve it with hot rice. Weak

OK, Seaside gets a 5/5 in terms of COVID safety... you're barely allowed to walk past the door and you have to order from the entrance. I respect that in this day and age. But in terms of quantity and quality, I was genuinely disappointed. There were barely any fish or sauce or toppings in my bowl. Plus, my order was incorrect (no seaweed, no crab salad). The fish was quite bland, and the 5-scoop special featured less substance than a 3-fer at Ono Poke or the like. Frankly, not an enjoyable meal at all. Hoping that things run more smoothly during non-pandemic times.

Stopped here with my mom on our mother son date and it was amazing... the staff here is really helpful, and the atmosphere is great. The food is amazing and they will help walk you through it if you need the help. Definitely gonna come back next time I'm in town.

First time here. Food was delicious and fresh. Highly recommend. Fast service and good music.

friendly workers, fresh fish, flavorful and tasty bowls! been three since i have returned, an as always, you will be greeted by a wall of houston-themed pics on micky mouse cut-outs. prices are a bit expensive for the portions, but still a great spot nonetheless!

After hearing all the raves of SeaSide being one of the best poke places in town, I finally got to see if it was true or not. Parking is in the lot across reserved for Seaside. Walking inside, it wasn't too crowded for a Friday night. At the start of the line, you can pick one of the fixed poke bowls or build your own bowl. A regular size is 3 scoops of proteins and a large is 5 scoops. Base choices include rice or spring mix. You can also do half and half. My two favorite proteins are the salmon and spicy tuna. SeaSide offers a variety of toppings from greens to textures and even oil add-on's. Some of my favorite sauces are the truffle shoyu and ponzu. This place is probably the first poke place with the ito togorashi which is a dried chili in thin strands. They also have a few dessert options of Rice Krispies treats. Comes in three flavors, matcha, ube, and pandan. Matcha flavor was pretty solid, not too sweet. Friendly staff and relatively fast service. It seemed to be a slow night, so there was only two people working at the time. I was pleased with the amount of toppings they had. A large size was definitely worth it. Decent price for $13 and $10 for a regular size. Overall, a good spot to grab poke, I'm a fan!

I would like to preface this review with the fact that I'm am an absolute sushi and poke lover. Therefore, I am very particular and picky. With my favorite poke place in Houston still outweighing the competition (go Pokeology!), I still have to be fair in saying seaside is also quite good. I think where they stand out is the substantial and unique poke toppings such as watermelon radish, edamame, corn, onions, nori strips, fresh herbs and fried garlic crunchies! (Just to name a few, there are tons more options!) Where they lose a point is the freshness and quality of the fish. My yellowtail was very fishy and the tuna and salmon were decent. Pokeology wins in my book on this point because they have the freshest fish and they offer scallops!! Overall, the place is super cute with ample parking. They offer beer, wine and sake. They are decently priced, with lots of options. See my lists for my reviews on other sushi and poke spots! Follow me on my way to Foodietown! http://britneygfoodie.yelp.com

I'm getting very frustrated with the level of service at this place. Since I work nearby come at least once a week and every single time I ask for chopped spicy tuna and never get it. For some reason there is a miscommunication between the guy that takes your order and the person that makes your order. The food is very good but customer service could definitely be improved. When I ask for extra sauces or ginger the staff seems annoyed. They should have these items available for people. You also shouldn't have to ask for a fork or a bag when getting to go orders which also seems to be a problem. One time I brought cash in that seem to be a huge issue so don't forget your credit card. If I'm spending $15 on lunch I least expect to get what I ask for with decent customer service and no attitude.

I was told that this was the best poke joint in Houston but I beg to differ. I was invited here by a fellow yelper with extremely high expectations. While the poke bowl was good, I've had comparable bowls at other establishments. As I was relatively new to trying different poke bowls, I went with a Tuna Aioli but substituted the meat with Salmon. Although I went with a large sized bowl, it felt like a 'French large'. It was still petite in my opinion. After finishing my bowl, I still felt that I could eat more, so I went ahead and ordered a truffle Salmon. I am familiarizing myself with all the ingredients but for right now, my pictures would have to do the talking. Looks like I packed the bowls with the right toppings and it was absolutely delish. The workers were very friendly and did assist in creating a perfect bowl. They were giving recommendations on which toppings to add to each bowl. We went around lunch time and the restaurant was pretty full. I will return here someday. I hope that management would increase the serving size of their bowls.

This review should have been written a long time ago because it's my favorite poke in Houston! I'm usually not a fan of poke bowls or sushi rolls because I prefer to eat sashimi/nigiri. However, the bowls here are always so fresh and I love their unique toppings, specialty oils, and seasonal ingredients. I usually make my own bowl but I like to base it off of the truffle yellowtail which I add salmon to. For those who don't like raw fish, they also have a kani bake that is pretty good as well. I also love their flavored rice krispies that come in ube, pandan, and matcha. Every once in awhile they also have salmon skin chips which are delicious as well! I definitely recommend this spot if you're a fan of poke or sushi in general. It's also walking distance from the Toyota Center so we always walk over before a game!

I visited this restaurant during their grand opening earlier this year and vowed to return so today I was able to make it by for lunch. I chose the Classic Poke bowl with rice and 5 scoops of protein for $13. I requested the regular tuna and spicy tuna for the seafood (see pic). For a drink, I visited the self serve drink station for one of their Maine Root Vanilla Creme beverages. It was a very good meal as everything tasted fresh and flavorful. I thought my serving represented good value as it was a lot of food for the money. Parking is available across the street in an open parking lot.

A timeline of thoughts from a former resident of Hawai'i... After a Houston poke pop-up: YUM! Maybe I'll take a break some days from making my own poke at home. Eating my at-home poke: Nope! My poke is better. Not worth spending money on other people's poke, at least not in Houston. Not even equal to mine. YEE at Seaside invite: Forget it. ...Oh. I should see if my sushi-loving cousin is interested in being my +1. ...Darn it! She wants to give it a try. FINE. Eating bowl at YEE at Seaside: OMGOODNESS. THIS POKE IS WORTH IT. It possibly outdoes even my fav recipes. --Wait, can I make these various accoutrements at home? No... too many specialized ones. Would put my kitchen in constant havoc. ((((YES)))) This is a poke that competes... possibly outdoes even my most fav at-home recipe. Sushi-Loving Cousin at YEE: Millette, I'm sad our bowls are finished. IT WAS SO GOOD. We can't get seconds at a YEE, can we? ...Want to go get a second bowl at another place? Second bowl at other place, minutes later: Disgusting. How did they make poke into slop? YUCK. Stay pleasant. Do not ruin it for cousin. This isn't even boring poke, it's just gross. GROSS. I'm f*-ing done w these poke places. Except for SeaSide. Months later, planning drive to Dallas: I should thank him. I should thank him very nicely and thoughtfully. Hmmm... Oh! He loves sushi and I know poke! I'll treat him to SeaSide. Back from Dallas: WHAT?! The Astros World Series game is going on now?? Near SeaSide? WTFH, well-laid plans ruined. He still wants poke --just some place else?! Oh man. At alternate poke place: Keep calm. Open minded. Oh, he likes it!!! COOL. --Mine? ...Ugh. This is average! I didn't want to thank him w average! Stay f*-ing calm. Do not let on about your discontent. Stay pleasant. This is probably objectively delish for any sushi-loving mainlander. ...Is my memory of SeaSide correct? WAS it that awesome? WAS it that much better? Saturday: Why did yesterday's sit on my tongue differently? Why was the mouthfeel so clumsy? Was it the accoutrements? Was it the way the fish was cut? Sunday: Was it me? Was it my memory? Monday: Maybe I should route past SeaSide tmrw on my way to work. Tuesday morning: Hot d*mn! Lost 3# more?! COOL. I need to eat something healthy. ...Oh. Poke. Salmon omega 3s. ...In theory I could drive past SeaSide on the way to work. I could settle this biased memory concern. If I have enough time. At SeaSide: D*mn it! As delicious as I remember. Elegant on the tongue. Nuanced. Beautiful. Sucks. I wanted this place to be his first taste of poke. And it f*-ing wasn't. --Ohhhh. But maybe, like my cousin and I, after SeaSide he would find all other poke shops mediocre bc of starting here. ...Would I have set him on a path of poke discontent? Did the World Series save him? All the pros of SeaSide: Food quality, flavors, selection, ambiance, service, soda selection, and dessert flavors. Cons: Wish so badly that (possibly cookie dough) scooper was a little bigger. Is it a melon baller? Also, the large is like a French large. I don't need a Texas large, but I would appreciate a larger large option.

SeaSide Poke is the nicest, cleanest, friendliest, and fanciest poke place I have ever seen. It falls along the lines of fad poke bowls rather than traditional Hawaiian style a la Hawaii or Vegas. However, it is so fantastic that everyone should give it a try, even my mother! First of all, yellowtail is a staple fish, not a rotating option or specialty item! The signature bowls are also not fixed, meaning you can add or change ingredients in them and they are made fresh, rather than a competitor in the Village that will not modify those because they are *gasp* premade. Specialty ingredients are not kept from customers in the ordering process either! A small is 3 scoops, large is 5 scoops (of protein). I got the large both times I went this week. The first time: I ordered the signature truffle yellowtail but mixed it up with some salmon (brain food yum). It had shoyu, cilantro, puffed rice, red tobiko, serrano, and truffle oil. I added green onion, cucumber, avocado, micro shiso, and nori. It was fantastic! I also picked up the matcha rice krispie treats which I scarfed down while walking outside. My brother Jeff L. got the truffle yellowtail bowl as designed and added the salmon skin chips with tomatillo sauce plus got one bag each of the ube, pandan, and matcha rice krispie treats! He got the last ube so I am glad I tasted them. Matcha is my fave though! Today I got a large with 3 scoops of spicy tuna, 1 yellowtail, and 1 salmon. I mixed it up with gochuchang, and it came with radish, green onion, and cucumber. I added serranos, ponzu, yuzu tobiko, and then instead of the puffed rice and sesame, I got nori and fried shallot. I also picked up another bag of matcha rice krispie treats! This was delicious and quite spicy, so I was seriously cleared up to breathe after eating this! The ingredients are so fresh and there are so many options possible. I love the flexibility of the offerings and the additions of premium ingredients is reasonable (tobiko 50 cents, avocado $1) but masago is included I think! I also got to try the yuzu kosho mayo which is a seasonal flavor for a salmon bowl. Everyone who knows me knows I love yuzu anything, but I am not a big mayo eater so I did not want to have mayo-y fish for a lunch. It was nice of the cashier to let me taste it though! Seasonal bowls have no substitutions. My only wish is that iced green tea was available as a drink - that would be the cherry on top!

If you have never tried a poke bowl you definitely should and this place should definitely be one of your top picks. They offer signature bowls as well as built your own. I suggest starting off with a build your own and after you know what you like in a bowl, then you can start building your own. On this occasion I ordered the Tuna Ailoli as I love tuna and I like mine spicy as well. This one captures all of that and the cucumber is a great after flavor! The space is large and there is plenty of parking! Here the employees remember your name from beginning to end and make sure to make mention of it. They are super polite and friendly and only positively enhances the dining experience. I will definitely be back to try other combinations!

I ordered a regular 'build your own' bowl at this location earlier this week on Thursday. I'm always trying out different like places, and I had been to Seaside before in March 2018 and everything was fine. However, this time around I was highly disappointed with my order. The quantity and the quality of the food was very lacking and mediocre. I was expecting the portion to a lot bigger than what is pictured below. I paid almost $12 for the order and that price absolutely does not match the portion and the quality of the food during my visit. This is overall very disappointing and unsatisfying, as it seems there are far better poke restaurants in Houston. Next time, I would rather go to Pokéworks or Ono Poke before even thinking about coming here. Save yourself the time and money. Side note, I tried using a Visa gift card during my visit on Thursday and their card machines apparently don't take gift cards. How unprofessional...

The poke craze hit Houston hard in 2017, but as the guy who's always late to the party, I visited SeaSide for the first time just this weekend. For ~aesthetic~ purposes, the three of us all chose different bowls - the salmon ponzu, the truffle yellowtail, and the tuna aioli. Though each bowl has a suggested recipe, you can choose to customize by changing the fish, swapping your rice base to spring mix, or holding/adding any toppings of your desire - there are also a few premium choices like tobiko or avocado that you can pay an upcharge for, if your bowl doesn't already have them. If you want three scoops of fish in your bowl (a scoop being roughly the size of a golf ball), it's $10; five scoops is $13. I saw only two bags of pandan rice krispies remaining by the checkout counter, so they must usually go quickly. After verifying that they didn't have any dairy products in them, I snatched one for myself. After the typical millennial round of food pics and poses, we dug in. And were we satisfied! The salmon ponzu, garnished with aromatic orange oil and orange suprêmes, was the most fragrant of the three - I'd recommend it as a "gateway" choice for those who are uneasy about raw fish. The tuna aioli was creamy, aided by the default inclusion of avocado - get this one if you like rolls of any sort. Finally, the truffle yellowtail prevailed as our favorite of the three: the mild scent of truffle oil paired perfectly with yellowtail's distinct flavor, and the slivers of Thai green chili gave the dish the kick it needed to push it over the top. We split my bag of rice krispies - they were fresh and really had a strong pandan flavor that I loved. Their rewards program has gotten me hooked - as someone who grew up with bubble tea punch cards, I'm determined to get that 11th free poke bowl. I might update this review after I visit more poke places in town for comparison, but SeaSide stands at a solid 5/5 for me.

Since working downtown, I have had Seaside delivered several times. Although it still isn't my favorite poke in Houston, it has definitely improved. I like the classic. This is a good stop for a quick lunch or something to be delivered if you work in the area.

My favorite Poke place I've been to ever! I have family in Houston so I visit 2-4 times a year. Every time I bust I also visit seaside poke! Food is amazing and they allow you to pick as many toppings and sauces as you want free. With the exception of avocado and maybe a couple other premium add ins. Definitely try Seaside if youre in the area!

This place is dam good, and I will definitely be coming back to try all the other combinations of flavors you can get from their what seems like 1000s of mix-ins. I didn't think I was gonna find a place better than Ono poke (granted I've only had poke from Ono and this one place in Cali). I had a custom bowl and everything about it was delicious. Every bite was very fresh. The place was very clean and classy. I loved the wall with all the Houston culture on it! Two things I would like to note though : 1. The amount of fish you get is very little. This is my biggest gripe about this place, and could be a dealbreaker for me in the long run. I got a regular (3 scoops), and my friend got a large (5 scoops), and the large here looked like a regular at Ono. And my bowl, there was maybe 1.5oz of salmon, if that. 2. The amount of stuff you can put in one bowl is very overwhelming. Makes me unsure of what to get as I do not want to put something in my bowl that will overpower some of the other flavors in the bowl.

I seriously LOVE poke.. like LOVE. I usually have my go to poke spots, but being that I'm in a different state.. I thought I'd give it a try (plus my cousin who lives in Houston told me this is her favorite spot). She ordered the "Truffle Yellowtail", and I decided to make my own bowl. I ordered a regular, all salmon bowl w/ rice, edamame, cucumber, white onions, furikake, nori, & spicy aioli & ponzu/ truffle oil. It is a bit on the pricey side for a regular vs a large. I felt satisfied with my regular, but I think a large is better to feel content. One thing I did love about this place was the unique flavors of sauces and oils. I've never been to a poke place that had oils like lemon, orange, cilantro, basil, truffle, or EVOO. Also the textures such as the Ito Togorashi, and puff rice.. Kinda bummed they didn't have spicy mayo as an option, and premiums of seaweed salad, and imitation crab are extra! Usually that's a given at places in California.. Overall, good flavors, different toppings and flavorings/ textures.. but I still love my poke from California!

This is The poke place I've been searching for in Houston!! I am so so happy and can't believe it took me so long to try this place out! I got the regular sized salmon ponzu. You get 3 scoops for $10. For indecisive and difficult people like me, you can even pick different fish for each scoop! Yes yes yes. Then, you get to pick spring mix or rice as a base. OR, you can do half and half. You'll then get to pick from a unique selection of toppings that include pickled cauliflower (which I picked for the purple color and was surprised at how good it actually was!), something radish (which was also good), and quite a few others that I can't recall. On top of everything, you can still add lighter toppings (for the lack of better term..) like nori and sesame and garlic and etc etc. All of these deliciousness for just $10. And the rice was super fresh and definitely sushi-grade. I cannot wait to come back!!

Went for the build your own bowl so I could sample a little of everything! You can get rice and salad as a base, though I wish there was a brown rice option. The toppings and crunches are really good and there's a selection I haven't seen at other places. Fish is ok but hard to taste with all the sauce poured on. I only picked one sauce but everything was covered. The rice is cooked pretty well though. I guess I'm labeling this as average because of the portions. For the number of toppings I picked, I expected a lot more to the bowl, but I came away still very hungry. And with the regular being priced around $10, this becomes an expensive snack rather than a meal. Understory doesn't have tap water either, so you'll have to hunt around for a drink. Otherwise, you can buy bottles from SeaSide. Maybe next time I'll have to try one of the bowls on the menu.

I've been here twice, once through Yelp Elite and once on my own dime. I enjoyed both visits immediately and can't say enough good things about this place. The restaurant is clean and inviting. Adorable cut outs of pufferfish adorn the main wall. I was warmly greeted on both visits. The servers are incredibly helpful and knowledgeable about their craft. I was given a thorough overview of the bar and lots of suggestions as I moved through the Chipotle-style line. A regular bowl (3 scoops of protein) will set you back $10 and a large bowl (5 scoops of protein) $13. The extra fancy accoutrements come at an additional cost. Consume your bowls on premises, eat within 20 min or keep refrigerated. This fish is fresh, people! Love SeaSide Poké and am already pining for my next bowl.

The food is good but it is overpriced for the size of the bowl. It's mostly rice & salad. The parking to get to it is terrible as well. Please bring down the prices or change the size of bowl.