The best Poke Bowls in Cape Town Central | Sluurpy updated in April

Hokey Poke

89/100 (418 ratings)

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"Great place for dinner with a girlfriend. The staff were very friendly and attentive. Food was flavorful and delicious. The medium bowl was the..."

Amy Scott

"The best atmosphere with even friendlier staff, this place is on my top 10 restaurants!! Love everything about Hokey poke from their super fresh..."

Nicola Starke

"simply delicious! Fresh, beautiful food, perfectly balanced flavours and also just great, great, great. I couldn’t have asked for a better start to..."

Maphophea

"Prices keep rising, so it’s become more of a splurge. But my goodness these bowls are delicious, super filling, and no regrets each time. My go-to..."

Khensani Makhubela

"I ate from their Mojo Market stall and had a pleasant experience. The lady taking my order was so eager to help me decide on what to put in my bowl..."

Amy Wardle

"The food looks great, and it tastes great, but I’m not sure if it was worth the price. I tried a medium No. 2 , which had Salmon, avo, edmame beans..."

Onodia

"I’ve been wanting to try this place for a while, and I definitely wasn’t disappointed! The décor is quirky and Japanese-inspired, although I..."

Sarah Herrington

"Best poke bowls in town! I love making up my own dishes with all of their fresh ingredients. I always top it off with the Hokey Pokey house sauce -..."

Emma Divaris

"I'm a bit disappointed with myself for not having tried out this spot considering it has been open for some time now. It was well worth the wait as i..."

Robin Mahlangu

"I’m obsessed. By far the best poke I’ve ever had. The no.3 will change your life , honestly . I’ve been to the main restaurant in CBD and the..."

Tsepang & Thapelo

"Tried these poke bowls at the Mojo Market stall today. I had the No 5 special which was absolutely DELICIOUS! What a generous amount of salmon,..."

Lauren Niekerk

"Incredibly unique, healthy, delicious food. Quaint little spot in town - I found the decor and lighting very strange - doesn’t compliment the super..."

Tim Nel

"So I had my first poke bowl at the Hout Bay market last month and it really did rock my socks off. Ever since I have been wanting to try Hokey Poke..."

Kposselwhite

"Amazing food, preped while you look. Sure wish they served alcohol though... but it's got a great quaint vibe to keep tge cold Cape weather away...."

Gibson Rachoene

"My first Hokey Poke bowl was from the Mojo Market- it was absolutely yummy! I had the #5 special-the crispy salmon skin absolutely made the dish for..."

Zulfah Albertyn

"I love hokey poke with its fresh tasty colourful poke bowls! Absolutely delicious and nutritious! Highly recommend the bowl with salad and almonds in..."

Lauren Laa Hebbs

"The food is of great quality. The Hawaiian atmosphere is well done. Prices are reasonable but for the style of food makes it worth it. Would..."

Paul Newton

"Woah, the food here is super duper fresh and just feels like clean eating. I had the number 5 which was yum, rich, flavourful, fresh and i added..."

Jaryd Kay

"Hokey Poke is very “downtown”, with a quick-service in and out kinda vibe. And it’s great. Poke is like a combo of sushi/sashimi and Mexican...."

Bree Street Brent

"Quietly tucked away at the bottom of Church Street, hokey poke offers a variety of unique poke bowl menu items, as well as a 'create your own..."

Danieljake

"I happened to park outside their front door. Looked at the menu, and since it was supper time, I popped in. Selected the #1 which was an excellent..."

Marcel Oudejans

"My first time at Hokey Poke and I was very impressed. The food was delish, the location is great and the vibe is amazing. We chose to have..."

Claire Victoria Henderson

"Ordered the No.3 w/ kale slaw via UBEREATS and it's was everything you would want from a poke bowl. Fresh, crunchy, sweet, spicy and extremely tasty!..."

Lammies

"First time trying a Poke bowl, and Hokey Poke did not disappoint! Loved the laid back atmosphere and super friendly staff. The seating area is very..."

Gaby

"This place should definitely be on your go to restaurant list! They specialize exclusively in poké bowls, so only visit if you know..."

The Chowing Bunnies

"Built my own bowl and it was divine. My boyfriend opted for the hot 4 with vegetarian tofu. Would definitely recommend this restaurant. It's a..."

Robin Jansen Van Rensburg

"Really delicious, fresh flavours. I loved the Mexican themed bowl. Will be back to try all of the other options. I've also visited their stall at the..."

Jessica Linford

"The decor of Hokey Pokey is very aesthetically pleasing. Lovely light and healthy meal. I had #5 with nachos which was a huge mistake. I would highly..."

Zara Wong Soemadinata

"Hokey Poke is a tricky review. The food alone is a 6! I'm hooked on Poke bowls at the moment and theirs are nothing short of sensational. I'm already..."

Bryan Vally

"If you love sushi, fresh flavours and textures, then this is the place for you! Amazingly fresh food, quick friendly service and a laid back..."

Robin Michael Moodaley

"I've had Hokey Poke twice now, and I love how fresh and delicious it is! The first time I tried I went for a Build Your Own, which ended up being..."

Jessica Stromin

"Finally got a chance to try this place out and it was even better than expected! I had a #3 (with some changes) which was delicious mix of..."

Riya Rughubar

"Wow, one of my new favs! This cute little authentic restaurant is seriously a hidden gem. It's first come first serve and bring your own drinks..."

Samantha Taylor

"So this review is actually for the Hokey Poke at Mojo Market...last night after training, we grabbed a Build Your Bowl. This gives you some freedom..."

Nicol Miller

"This is my new number 1️⃣ in Cape Town! Absolutely delicious. You can order a poke bowl or make your own, I recommend hot 4! Mouth watering. You..."

Rebecca Starke

"Super vibey spot in Cape Town! Delicious food with fresh fish & amazing atmosphere. It's good for birthdays as they don't have a liquor license..."

Sarah Silva

"Awesome concept! Loved the 'kitch', random decor. Food was fantastic. Fresh, flavourful and interesting combinations. Friendly service. Will..."

Shelley Bell

"This place really picks up in the evenings thanks to their delicious make-your-own poke, vibey decor and lack of a liquor licence... Suuuch a jol...."

Reshmi Muringathuparambil

"Delicious, fresh food (raw fish + fruit works surprisingly well, by the way) and great service from passionate staff! I would recommend this..."

Katie Roller

"Really cute little spot. We were there at an odd time on a First Thursday. Around 17:00 it seemed like they weren't yet quite ready for customers -..."

Caro Van Aardt

"This place is amazing, fresh and raw. Hawaiian poke done right. I have now tasted every bowl and can't get enough. Will go back weekly if financially..."

Kieran Pearce

"Really enjoyed the Poke Bowls. I had the number 2 which was delicious and my friend had the number 3. The large portions are very filling. The..."

Liani

"Grab and go.... but with incredible flavour and super fresh fish. Location a bit hidden and in an awkward always part of town. The interior is clean..."

CT Food Bommer

"Fresh, simple and so delicious! Can't wait to go back for more! If they delivered I'd order all the time. Nice interior too, and great to see the..."

Tremayne West

"My new favorite spot in Cape Town for sure. Delicious, fresh ingredients as well as great service from everyone we met. We tried the number 1, 3 and..."

Blyda De Waal

"I first heard about poke bowls a few months ago and have been intrigued about the concept of deconstructed sushi bowls ever since. How exciting then..."

Jacqueline Koch

"Great for a quick lunch in town or dinner with friends. An inner city gem with fresh Hawaiian fusion food. The execution of decor/menu/service is..."

Simon Bowes

"I picked up some takeout from Hokey Poke this evening on my home from a drink in town. I put together my own bowl of vegan goodness with sticky rice..."

Popsi

"Maybe I'm a bit biased because this is one of my great friend's brother's new spot but who cares! Hokey Poke is Cape Town's first dedicated Poke bar...."

Chiara Esposito

"Can't wait to try their Açai berry bowl! 😱😍But in the meantime I had their number #5. Beautiful delicate ponzu salmon with fresh beets,..."

Talia Lee Cohen

"I was pleasantly surprised to discover that a poke bar has opened in Cape Town. They offer set meals or the option to create your own bowl. I opted..."

Craig De Gouveia

"Hokey Poke is a brand new spot in the Cape Town CBD. It offers absolutely divine Poke bowls. Poke originates from Hawaii and suits the Mother City to..."

Sydney King

"I really enjoy flavoursome bowls but was late to the poke party as a sushi purist. Nonetheless I have become a devotee having enjoyed a number of..."

Catherine Kannemeyer

"Nice pole bowl place!! You must be satisfied with delicious sea foods. You can choose whatever you want and you can make your original poke..."

Satoru Ishikawa

"Great selection of Poke Bowls and ingredients to build your own. Food was fresh and wholesome. Service was ok. Used Feastfox for the first time here..."

Lucinda Viljoen

"What a great, cozy place with amazing food. It was the first time I experienced Poké and it was suprisingly delicious. They have a great variety of..."

Danielle Pieterse

"After a little speed bump with Uber Eats and this being out of stock, Hoke Poke took the effort to find me and send me a voucher to fix the mess...."

Nicholas French

"This place got me hooked on poke bowls. I normally just used to eat sushi, but I never thought of trying something else. Their flavour combinations..."

Chris Wilton

"Fresh, healthy and funky. That sums up the food at Hokey Pokey. You can choose one of their "suggested" bowls or build your own. The staff are..."

Riaan Boshoff

"This is a real gem tucked away in the city center! They do deconstructed sushi dishes. I loved it and went with a bowl of sticky rice. Imported beers..."

Nils Flaatten

"Something different you have to try, feel good food in a funky atmosphere. Cleverly hidden away in the concrete jungle. One of the best attributes is..."

Morne van Dyk

"My first poke bowl and it was excellent. Love the idea, and everything is fresh and tasty. Look forward to trying out a couple more items from the..."

Jonathan

"Absolutely love this spot. Retro, fun, healthy food, delicious. Will definitely be..."

Evi Moller

"As a Chinese person who grew up in Asia, I found the poke bowls here tasty and very Asian tasting. I like how you can choose your base - sticky rice,..."

Catherine C.

"I love Hokey Poke! I’m a really picky eater but I love their food, it’s fresh, colourful and tasty :) I order here all the time, been very happy..."

Deniel Blue

"Nice Poke Bowl restaurant. Friendly service and tasty + healthy..."

Eric Persigehl

"great food! the place is extremely aesthetic so instagram Queens will love this place. food is instagramable, staff is great! loved..."

Michaelah Fay Wagner

Cape Town Fish Market (v & A Waterfront)

70/100 (3999 ratings)

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"Wonderful experience! Amazing service, great food, and the live music from upstairs created a great vibe! Would definitely go back again for the..."

Manali Kapadia

"The seafood platters were so delicious and the service was efficient too! Really glad that they catered for such a large group. I much prefer this..."

Lauren Niekerk

"Thank you to the Cape Town Fish Market for your excellent service yesterday. My family and I really enjoy the food and the hospitality. Your were..."

Aneebahessa09

"Superb Food! Superb Taste! My new fave seafood resto! They served fresh seafood. I ordered King prawns, Mussels, Crumbed Prawn tail and my..."

Cmi👸🏻💕

"This is a great place to eat at the Waterfront. I love the sushi and the way they display all the options of the menu is so clever and makes it hard..."

HKT B

"I went with a friend and I dreaded going as I do not eat sea food, however I found the experience a supreme and a pleasant one at that, a few small..."

Alex The Entertainer

"This is one of my favorite restaurants in Cape Town. The fish and chips are phenomenal. Great service. Food is always very fresh. Location is magical..."

Praneal Singh

"Well priced for a tourist spot and well flavoured. Try the unusual hake stack. It shouldn’t work but does. The fish curry is a slight..."

Dahowlett

"Great view, lovely atmosphere and the food just makes everything even better. The staff is very friendly and attentive. I definitely recommend this..."

Isabel Alfredo

"A firm favourite at the waterfront, I love sitting outside here. Their fish is fresh and their sushi, although pricey, is quite good. I’ve always..."

Caitlin Harvey

"I’m obsessed with the poke bowls. Very generous with portions of salmon and tuna. My mom enjoyed her food as well and she didn’t have poke. My..."

Tsepang & Thapelo

"I had the sushi here and the salmon was so fresh and nice . I did not refer it one bit . The second time I went however I ordered the sea food..."

Tess Yieke

"Never disappointed when I visit this restaurant with the stunning views, good service and fresh sushi, the way I like it, really becoming our family..."

Natster

"The new venue near the Silo district is superb! The fun sand area makes it so authentic. Service is fast and efficient and fish is just delicious...."

Eleanora Bresler

"Visited CTFM V & A yesterday. After the disappointing experience at Tygervalley branch, it was lovely having a late Sunday lunch with live music. The..."

Stemmet S

"Lovely service.You can sit resting your feet in sand if you'd like. Great food and specials. And what is a great place without good..."

Rebecca Rawcliffe

"Well positioned especially on a sunny day. Watching the yachts go by. We tried the tapas menu this time. Enjoyed it thoroughly good fresh fish well..."

Stefan Van Der Walt

"The new location incorporates a vast area complete with a beach bar vibe. Decent sushi but not a great value proposition unless you are able to..."

Ryan Goodman

"Had a lovely evening here. We had a platter with prawns, mussels, calamari hake and chips. Service was superb and so was the food. The view of the..."

Ru M

"It was really lovely here! ... Cape Town fish Market in the waterfront has an awesome setting. Loved how someone can sit outside and enjoy the..."

Ash

"Great outdoor seating and atmosphere! We were welcomed immediately and seated. Ordered the monday special R50 burger/ fish with chips. Waitress did..."

Kaitlyn Williams

"Fresh Lobby!!! This franchise never lasted in my home town (East London) but when I'm in Cape Town I make sure I give them a visit. Surf and Turf is..."

Sivene

"Sea food is the best 💯. Prawns are so big that you get full just by having them. I've went there numerous times but it always feels like it's my..."

Lungelwa Hada Bhelekazi

"Always enjoy coming here for the half price sushi on Tuesdays or the fish and chips R50 meal on Mondays. The fish is always fresh and the sushi is..."

Tanweer

"Wonderful setting next to the clock tower, the service was excellent and the food was sublime, highly recommended! Nice and relaxed atmosphere...."

Wayne Grobler

"I love coming here for their R40 burger/fish&chips deal (which has sadly been bumped up to R50). Either way, it's real value for money. The fish and..."

Laylah Fay

"Great service, beautiful setting. We had such delicious fresh grilled fish here. We had mussels for starters they were so tasty and a generous..."

Susan

"No need to break the bank at V&A.Generally i refuse to do a review about franchises ( yes you who rates mc donalds soft serve. The judgment..."

Jaco Esterhuizen

"Have decided to stop for lunch before heading to Robben island. The place is just at the entrance of the waterfront and has a nice outdoor seating..."

Christine H

"One of the better branches,especially in the summer, as they have loungers on the turf which is perfect for sushi, sunshine and cocktails. We..."

Nicol Miller

"I have not had many pleasant CTFM experiences so I was a little hesitant to visit here tonight but I am very glad that I did! The restaurant is..."

Jess Styles

"Been to this one a few times. Friendly staff but they can get lost along the way after they serve you your food. I love the prawn bean curd so I..."

Ulisha Moodley

"What a revamp of CTFM. I approve 100%. Lovely new setting, fresh interior, great new menu. From sushi to the Hake everything was fresh and..."

Darla Dates

"The new CTFM is much better than I remember. I used to frequent the indoor one, as a kid my dad and I spent many afternoons eating sushi - it went..."

Tiyaarah Cloete

"This is the first time I'm visiting this branch since they moved and I have to say I'm impressed. Love the new decor and the feel of the place...."

Iman Bawa

"Newly renovated establishment near the clock at the Waterfront. Lacking in atmosphere as most franchises do. Sushi was of a high standard and..."

Barbara Ann Hall

"We had dinner at CTFM to try some seafood while we were down in Cape Town. Although the restaurant is off the beaten track at the V&A Waterfront,..."

Jarred Michael Bell

"Dec 25 dinner: After a long, exciting day at the waterfront, we ended up at Cape Town Fish Market as it had a few items for veggies. The place was..."

Maulin Parekh

"Im giving this CTFM a 5, I had a platter for one, it was deliciously cooked and the mussels was devine. our waiter Mr.T was very accomodating seeing..."

Life With Leigh CT

"Stunning evening! We started sitting at a table outside, however it got a bit chilly so we ended up moving to a table inside. I ordered the..."

Stephanie Courtnage

"Beautiful Cape Town a gem in South Africa and the best fish and chips at the waterfront...The fish was fresh and the chips tasty and just magic.. If..."

Food 2 Run

"The menu change was a HUGE surprise! They have broken away from the 'franchise" image and moved more toward a sophisticated, gourmet seafood..."

Yajna Gold

"What a great venue! While sipping your drink you get to sit with your feet in the sand... Food was fresh and see vice was great! I'm not a big CTFM..."

Wanda Geldenhuys

"Our first meal on our holiday in Cape Town and we were not disappointed !! We had ordered the calamari and prawns platter and fish and chips....."

Mielle Batliwala

"We pitched up at ctfm around 1pm on a Sunday afternoon during December festive period, which is normally busy and it was. We waited about 5 mins to..."

Specko

"Amazing seafood options! The sushi bar was excellent!We had an awesome time eating and drinking. Great staff and service.Thats how i would..."

Nupur Nagpal

"Amazing food and friendly service! Cape Town Fish Market made our first day in Cape Town truly memorable. Fresh fish and the best oysters I have ever..."

Danielle Van Der Watt

"Just the setting and revamp of this place earns it's high rating. I've been here a few times and have always enjoyed myself -- ambience in a..."

Amy Bellinger

"Skvela ryby restaurace, ustrice, sushi, krevety - vschno TOTAL cerstvy. Pro nasince komicke ceny - 650 plate pro dva se vsim co more ma. Neco..."

Nokianen

"While the franchise has most certainly gone down here in JHB, the original CPT franchise is thriving. I am embarrassed to admit that whenever a..."

Dolls & Dan

"There are so many sections to this place. The sports bar, the cocktail bar, the casual dining, etc. We sat in casual dining, near the kitchen. There..."

BitCoin Shaman

"Much better location than previously, decor and ambiance lends itself to relaxing with good food and wine, can see many a long lunches coming up in..."

Brian

"Its my first time since their relocation and it was such a lovely experience. Parking at the clocktower side of the vna waterfront is ideal if youre..."

Tabassum Smiley Aleem

"I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Cape Town Fish Market. It is such a stunning location and whether it's for breakfast, dinner or lunch, the..."

Monicca Masetloa

"I'm so impressed with this newly renovated CTFM. It's trendy and has a very classy vibe. The food is fresh and beautifully plated. I had some..."

Rebecca Hartle

"The first ever of this franchise and this is the reason that this place became so famous!! Freshest fish around, wonderful service and a very relaxed..."

Candice Van Vuuren

"I live in Joburg, and back in Joburg I always give this chain a miss. Went here in a recommendation, and so glad I did! Firstly, amazing location! On..."

Joash Narainsamy

"As this is not located on the main hub of the Waterfront I feel like people sometimes forget that it's there. Which is a crime because it's well..."

Cindy Alfino

"Despite this restaurant being huge, it never feels completely empty, which I like. The staff are all friendly, capable and ready to serve with a..."

Jade

"We ended up here by accident and what a pleasant surprise. Our waiter was great and the recently revamped menu had me thinking we were at a more..."

Don

"This is a great CTFM! Even though its a franchise it feels special, and the ambience is great! The service was great, our waiter Percy was very..."

Megan Bellinger

"After looking at a few restaurants at the V&A waterfront for reasonably priced sushi I found Cape Town Fish Market close to the clock tower. The..."

Nicky

"I went there last night with a few friends. The restuarant looks amazing and the atmosphere is great. The waiters that served us were friendly and..."

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