Marina Poke House
266 Reservation Road, Marina
(831) 384-7898, marinapokehouse.com
One can imagine if someone tried to introduce poke to the Old West, especially given the likely pronunciation. Say a greenhorn offered to share it with a gunslinger at the bar. “Hey there, carpetbagger. Who you callin’ poke? I ain’t no cowpoke.” Wouldn’t make for a good Hollywood Western showdown. Fortunately, there is no better place to get a satisfying poke bowl in Monterey County than Poke House in Marina. It has a build-your-bowl system. People can pick from different fish options (with or without chili) including salmon, tuna, shrimp and scallops. The base can be hearty or light and there are over a dozen toppings to choose from to add some texture and crunch to your meal. There are options for meat-eaters, non-meat eaters, and gluten-free eaters. All are full of flavor.
