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🍚 Asian Fusion

Goleta

fast-casual

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Casual poke bar offering fresh, customizable bowls with generous portions and healthy options in Goleta, CA.

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Poke Theory SB

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Enjoy fresh, generous poke bowls with healthy and vegetarian options at Poke Theory SB. Friendly service and casual vibes in Goleta, CA.

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Poke Theory SB offers fresh, flavorful poke bowls with a wide selection of quality fish and plenty of toppings, perfect for lunch or dinner. Known for friendly staff and a casual, trendy atmosphere, this poke bar serves dine-in, takeout, and delivery, with accessible seating and healthy, vegetarian options.

What to Expect:

    🍲 Customizable poke bowls with fresh fish
    🚚 No-contact delivery and takeout available
    🥗 Healthy and vegetarian-friendly choices
    ♿ Wheelchair accessible entrance, seating, restrooms

Important Information:

    Open Tuesday to Sunday with split hours on weekdays
    Cashless payments accepted including NFC mobile payments
    Limited seating with no table service; mostly fast counter service

Plan accordingly for limited parking and popular lunch/dinner times.

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📍 Local Insights

🍲 Customize Wisely: Ask for proper sauce distribution to avoid dry bowls; some reviewers found sauce only at the bottom.

🕑 Best Times: Lunch and early dinner are popular; seating is limited so arriving slightly before peak times (12 PM or 5 PM) helps avoid waits.

♿ Full Accessibility: Features wheelchair accessible entrance, seating, parking, and restrooms for convenience.

📱 Online Ordering: Use online order ahead to minimize wait time and guarantee fresh food on arrival.

⏰ Hours

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 12:00 PM–3:00 PM, 4:00 PM–8:00 PM

Wednesday: 12:00 PM–3:00 PM, 4:00 PM–8:00 PM

Thursday: 12:00 PM–3:00 PM, 4:00 PM–8:00 PM

Friday: 12:00 PM–8:00 PM

Saturday: 12:00 PM–8:00 PM

Sunday: 12:00 PM–8:00 PM

👉 Best For

Lunch, dinner, healthy eaters, solo dining, casual meals

Poke Theory SB

6530 Seville Rd suite 102
,
Goleta
,
CA
93117

Review Sentiment

Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Poke Theory SB is praised for fresh fish, large portions, and friendly staff delivering delicious poke bowls consistently. Customers appreciate the healthy and customizable options, though some mention sauce quantity and occasional parking challenges. Few negative reviews note food quality issues and pricing, but overall sentiment remains positive.

Last updated on

January 9th, 2026

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What You'll Find

Custom Poke Bowls, Fresh Fish, Vegetarian Options, Healthy Bowls, Crab Salad, Galaxy Lemonade

📆 Best Times to Visit

Visit early lunch or right at opening for quicker seating; weekdays have split hours—avoid the last hour when dine-in closes early. Popular weekends midday.
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