Poke Eats Restaurant - Hawaiian Inspired Food & Take Out - East York in Toronto

1934 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4L 1H6, Canada

★★★★★
(71 reviews)
Categories: Hawaiian restaurant Restaurant

About

Bright, casual cafe offering design-your-own Hawaiian fish salad bowls with Japanese flavors.

Website
pokeeatstoronto.com
Address
1934 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4L 1H6, Canada
Plus Code
MM9W+RM Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM–9 PM

Services

Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Assistive hearing loop Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Healthy options Small plates Vegan options Vegetarian options
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Catering Counter service
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Family friendly LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Pets
Dogs allowed outside

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Reviews

4.6
★★★★★
71 reviews

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★★★★★
November 26, 2024

Although I’ve never visited in person, I always order online and am never disappointed! The ingredients always taste fresh, especially the salmon, and the crunchy onion is absolutely irresistible. They never hold back on the toppings, so I always feel like I’m getting my money’s worth, if not more. I’ve tried other poke spots, but none have come close to topping Poke Eats. It’s been my favorite for a while, and it will continue to be!

★★★★★
November 24, 2024

Absolutely delicious! Portion sizes are amazing. I love that you can build your own bowl. Great for anyone who has dietary restrictions. A great grab and go spot!

★★★★★
November 12, 2024

Bomb ass poke. I've tried many poke bowls from Hawaii and California and have pretty high standards. This place meets and exceeds them. High quality fish, great sauces (the maple shoyu is killer) and great attention to detail like the rice being cooled as to not warm the cold fish. I definitely wasn't expecting something like in Toronto!

★★★★★
July 30, 2024

One of the best food experience in Toronto so fare!

★★
June 13, 2024

This joint was a super letdown for me after quite a lot of hype from reviews. I got the Kale Machine Bowl but the avocado tasted past expiry, really overly creamy and filled the entire bowl with quite a potent taste, super gross and couldn't eat it to be honest.

★★★★
June 2, 2024

My boyfriend and I stumbled across Poke Eats Restaurant - Hawaiian Inspired Food & Take Out while exploring the east end, and we were pleasantly surprised by this gem. I opted for the Its Lit bowl with black rice, salmon, spicy mayo, avocado, spicy cucumber, grape tomatoes, sweet corn, and a variety of garnishes. This bowl was a delightful combination of flavours and textures. The black rice was a cool addition, while the fresh salmon paired perfectly with the spicy mayo, creating a rich and creamy bite with a spicy kick. The avocado added a smooth, buttery element, and the spicy cucumber provided a refreshing crunch. The grape tomatoes and sweet corn added a hint of sweetness, balancing the spice nicely. Overall, the Its Lit bowl was a delicious and satisfying choice that I thoroughly enjoyed. My boyfriend chose the Poke Eats bowl, their classic offering, which includes white rice, tuna, maple sesame shoyu, cucumber, sweet corn, crab salad, and edamame. This bowl did not disappoint and had all the elements you would expect in a classic poke bowl. The white rice was a perfect base, and the tuna was fresh and flavorful. The maple sesame shoyu added a unique and slightly sweet twist that complemented the tuna well. The cucumber and sweet corn added a nice crunch and sweetness, while the crab salad and edamame rounded out the bowl with their distinct flavours and textures. It was a well-balanced and enjoyable bowl that my boyfriend loved. The ambiance of Poke Eats is super cute, with a clean and modern design that feels welcoming and vibrant. The location on Queen East is fantastic, being close to the beach and making it a great spot to grab a meal before or after a stroll by the water. The atmosphere adds to the overall experience, making it a delightful place to dine in or take out. Overall, our visit to Poke Eats Restaurant - Hawaiian Inspired Food & Take Out was a great experience. The food was fresh, flavourful, and well-prepared, and the ambiance was charming and inviting. Both bowls we tried were delicious, with the Its Lit bowl standing out for its spicy and creamy combination, and the Poke Eats bowl delivering a classic poke experience. The location is ideal, especially for those looking to enjoy a meal near the beach. We would definitely recommend this place and look forward to visiting again. Overall, we rate our experience 4 out of 5 stars.

★★★★★
October 26, 2023

Firstly i was drawn in by their super clean and simple store front. I was recommended to try their most important bowl which is "its Lit" and I was not disappointed. Everything was fresh and tasty. Quality of their ingredients could immediately be known from the first bite to the last. Best thing is that within seconds of completing the payment for my food my order was ready. Thank you Poke Eats fir my tasty lunch and WELCOME to the beaches! I cannot wait to try the rest of the menu! 🤤🤤

★★★★★
October 22, 2023

Staff were very polite and friendly. Very delicious poke bowl. Fish was very fresh and plenty of toppings for you to choose! The black rice is very unique and tasty. Would def come back to try diff sauces and meats.

Local Guide
December 2, 2024

low grade tuna was very chewy. every piece was full of connective tissue.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

One of the best poke bowls I ve ever had, and I ve had MANY.

★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Garnishes were fine fish was quite smelly threw it out.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Great! Fresh, yummy and fast! Wonderful healthy alternative to fast food! Food : 5/5

October 23, 2024

Both my wife and I had diarrhea after having their salmon bowl. The salmon was bad. It was a terrible experience. Won t eat there again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Friendly service, clean atmosphere. Food was delicious 11/10 would come back again! Food

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Service was great! The person who made my bowl was kind, quick and answered any questions I had. The food is delicious (looks great too) definitely will be back whenever I m in the area!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Picked up two bowls and both were amazing. Very fresh, flavourful and satisfying. One was « Spicy Bird » the other « Buddha ». Service was quick. Love the enviro take out containers. Excellent and healthy addition to the Beach Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

I got the Lit Bowl and it was better than I expected. Tasted great and the ingredients were fresh even though I went an hour before closing. Would definitely come back again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Got the Its lit bowl and it was excellent!

★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Came here to grab a quick lunch. The options were pretty limited, you can either choose a preset poke or build your own. I built my own salmon poke bowl, and while the flavours were fine, the rice was way undercooked.. you have to chew through each and every individual grain of rice which just ruins the whole bowl..

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Its Lit bowl is lit

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

This place is even better than the Sheppard location, which I didn t think was possible. Fresh fish, fresh toppings, perfectly cooked rice. Can t ask for a better poke bowl. It s a little pricy but I think it s absolutely worth it and the portions are huge.

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

The tuna bowl is excellent. I will definitely be going back again!

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Delicious poke bowls! We did build your own bowls and enjoyed the freshness of the fish and the portions were sizable. Our new go-to spot for poke in the east end!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

The food speaks for itself! The Its Lit bowl is my favorite poke bowl in the city. Highly recommended

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

I love Poke and have been suffering from a lack of a good source of it - life in the Beach is nice, but without a good Poke experience, its just not a nice as it could be. Very happy to see this place, I have gone several times in person - staff is friendly, polite, the place is spotless and theyre so fast! In and out in under 10 minutes (its just me, one little old...ish....man), ithough if you come in with a bigger order or theyre filling out online orders it may take a bit longer, but believe me, its totally worth it. Love this place - its a regular spot for me going forward.

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Food is very delicious and healthy as well. Staff is very courteous and the store is very clean. Best part is that its just minutes away from the beach!

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

Great poke spot!

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

So delicious/fresh!

February 23, 2024

Came here late Sunday to pick up. I get stomach issues from tomatoes, I asked for no tomatoes when I ordered. Then when I get home I find out it s loaded with tomatoes It s not exactly easy to pick out a ton of diced tomatoes out of a bowl when it s all mixed together with tuna, sauce and other toppings . I also asked for extra tuna which I paid for, there isn t much tuna in this at all. It seems like there s as much or more tomato as tuna in this bowl

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Regular customer to their yonge location. Clean and employees are nice. Got my order and everything was goooood.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Food very good. My son and I enjoyed it greatly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

So happy that my favourite restaurant is now in East York!! I love Poke Eats and can confidently say its the best poke in Toronto. I always build my own bowl with Salmon and Citrus Shoyu, and I find that the portions are very big for the price. The staff are friendly, the environment is clean, and the food is delicious. Honestly cant ask for anything more. I recommend this place to anyone and everyone .

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

I had a fantastic experience at the Poke Eats Beaches location. I ve been to the Yonge and Shepperd location before so I knew I couldn t go wrong. The food was fresh and full of flavour, the staff were friendly, and the restaurant was clean. I would highly recommend Poke Eats!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Fresh and delicious.

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

The bowls at Poke Eats are so delicious and portions are really big; there was enough left for lunch for next day. The person preparing mine was very clear on which ingredients are gluten-free. Great value. Delicious poke bowls. Excellent service. Thank you. We will be back. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Food was fantastic! Been to the original location at Yonge and Sheppard and this location did not disappoint. The fam also enjoyed the food especially the its lit bowl and Buddha bowl. Looking forward to coming again :)

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Friendly atmosphere. Guys know what they are doing. Fresh fish cut daily in the morning!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Fresh and delicious! Kid-friendliness: My kids love the toppings Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

A great addition to Queen Street East ! Yummy!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great place and great food! I just wish there was somewhere to sit down Vegetarian options: Tofu Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Delicious poke, very fresh ingredients and the staff is very friendly

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The Best Poke in the city! The food was absolutely amazing and the service was great. A definitely must try when you are in the area.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Finally the best poke spot has opened its second location! Amazing food quality and friendly service!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Poke was amazing! We had the It s lit and Poke eats and both were amazing!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Definition of do 1 thing right and do it well. Super fresh , super clean, very delicious! No skimping on toppings or ingredients. Will be a regular spot! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Fresh and delicious!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

A great example of doing one thing, and doing it well. Definitely the place to get a poke bowl in Toronto.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

It s lit! Delicious Hawaiian poke.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Welcome to the BEACH Poke eats! Wow! So delish! And super fresh! With Great flavours! 10/10 Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Got the spicy poke bowl, soooo delicious the place is super clean super fresh and quick! The ratio of ingredients was perfect not too much rice, enough of everything without nothing being overpowering. Will definitely be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Fabulous addition to the strip! The bowls are SO good! And friendly, clean, easy to order. Just go already.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very yummy! Been a few times already and the people are always very nice and attentive! The bowls are very yummy and fairly priced :)

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Outstanding experience for my first time at Poke Eats. Food was excellent, portions were perfect and price point was