Custom bowls
You can build a bowl around your preferred base, protein, vegetables, sauce and toppings; regulars repeatedly return to their own combinations.
Cali-Poke California Seafood House
Business Bay
Cali-Poke California Seafood House is a Hawaiian restaurant in Business Bay built around customizable poke bowls, with salmon, tuna, seafood and plant-based combinations. Reviews also point to a relaxed canal-side setting, quick chilled delivery and extras such as sashimi, acai bowls and smoothies.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
345 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh seafood
Many diners specifically praise the freshness of the salmon, tuna, sashimi and other seafood, which is central to the menu.
Healthy options
The menu works well for lighter meals, including a clearly enjoyed vegan bowl with fresh vegetables and a generous portion.
Canal setting
The Business Bay location has a chill outdoor area and canal views; one family especially liked the atmosphere after sunset.
Creative sauces
One reviewer found the sauces more exciting than those at other poke spots, giving customized bowls a point of difference.
Friendly service
Several reviews describe the staff as warm, helpful and accommodating, including one visit where a food issue was resolved quickly.
What to Eat at Cali-Poke California Seafood House How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Cali-Poke California Seafood House, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Cali-Poke California Seafood House got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Customizable poke bowl Net +4
“I usually order the customizable poke bowl.”
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Review excerpts
“I usually order the customizable poke bowl.”July 2023
“Always a fan favourite with CaliPoke! Never fails to disappoint. Absolutely love the build your own poke bowl, I always change things up and have tried almost all the different combinations. The food is delivered fast and always full of flavour 🥳”September 2020
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Edamame Net +4
“Good, tasty and fresh. Had an amazing sashimi and edamame, also liked the fresh coconut👌 Very fast delivery as well which really nice.”
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“Good, tasty and fresh. Had an amazing sashimi and edamame, also liked the fresh coconut👌 Very fast delivery as well which really nice.”September 2020
“The best edamame I’ve ever had!!”September 2020
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Salmon Net +2
“I always make my own bowl with white rice, salmon and spicy salmon with other toppings. Always so impressed with how fresh their raw fish is.”
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“I always make my own bowl with white rice, salmon and spicy salmon with other toppings. Always so impressed with how fresh their raw fish is.”February 2021
“I loved salmon and had very nice coconut drink.”October 2020
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Smoothies Net +2
“Tasty smoothies as well.”
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“Tasty smoothies as well.”November 2020
“Smoothie was tasty and fresh..”September 2020
Honorable mentions (15)
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"Crushed" salmon Net +1
“But my favorite way to eat a poke bowl is with their "crushed" spicy tuna and salmon. (Which technically, isn't poke.) It's a bit spicier than I like but it's got good flavor and the texture is just right.”
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Review excerpts
“But my favorite way to eat a poke bowl is with their "crushed" spicy tuna and salmon. (Which technically, isn't poke.) It's a bit spicier than I like but it's got good flavor and the texture is just right.”January 2019
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"Crushed" spicy tuna Net +1
“But my favorite way to eat a poke bowl is with their "crushed" spicy tuna and salmon. (Which technically, isn't poke.) It's a bit spicier than I like but it's got good flavor and the texture is just right.”
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Review excerpts
“But my favorite way to eat a poke bowl is with their "crushed" spicy tuna and salmon. (Which technically, isn't poke.) It's a bit spicier than I like but it's got good flavor and the texture is just right.”January 2019
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Cali-hot teriyaki salmon poke bowl Net +1
“Got myself CALI-Hot Teriyaki Salmon Poke Bowl and it was delicious! Few tips tho- size up your salmon, and don’t use entire sauce they send. It’s generous size and it might be too much if u spill all of it in. Order and enjoy!”
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Review excerpts
“Got myself CALI-Hot Teriyaki Salmon Poke Bowl and it was delicious! Few tips tho- size up your salmon, and don’t use entire sauce they send. It’s generous size and it might be too much if u spill all of it in. Order and enjoy!”September 2020
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California crab salad Net +1
“I ordered California crab salad. I cant describe that taste, just incredible.”
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“I ordered California crab salad. I cant describe that taste, just incredible.”November 2020
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Ceviche Net +1
“The Ceviche is so fresh!”
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“The Ceviche is so fresh!”September 2020
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Cosmopolitan acai bowl Net +1
“I ordered Dubai Bowl, Cosmopolitan Acai Bowl and coconut, everything was yummy!”
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“I ordered Dubai Bowl, Cosmopolitan Acai Bowl and coconut, everything was yummy!”September 2020
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Dubai bowl Net +1
“I ordered Dubai Bowl, Cosmopolitan Acai Bowl and coconut, everything was yummy!”
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“I ordered Dubai Bowl, Cosmopolitan Acai Bowl and coconut, everything was yummy!”September 2020
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Medium poke bowl Net +1
“Poke is delicious, and the medium poke bowl is such a generous portion, I usually have enough for lunch and dinner.”
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“Poke is delicious, and the medium poke bowl is such a generous portion, I usually have enough for lunch and dinner.”September 2020
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Salmon poke ball Net +1
“Salmon poke ball was probably my favourite 🤗 but it is really hard to decide!”
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“Salmon poke ball was probably my favourite 🤗 but it is really hard to decide!”February 2021
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Salmon sashimi Net +1
“The salmon and tuna sashimi Is a must!”
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“The salmon and tuna sashimi Is a must!”September 2020
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San francisco vegan bowl Net +1
“I have ordered the San Francisco vegan bowl and it was absolutely delicious. I truly enjoied it. The portion is big and the veggies are fresh.”
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Review excerpts
“I have ordered the San Francisco vegan bowl and it was absolutely delicious. I truly enjoied it. The portion is big and the veggies are fresh.”September 2020
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Small poke bowl Net +1
“I got the small poke bowl which is a great size and the portions of what can be put in are great they don’t put small scoops which is fantastic!”
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“I got the small poke bowl which is a great size and the portions of what can be put in are great they don’t put small scoops which is fantastic!”September 2020
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Spicy salmon Net +1
“I always make my own bowl with white rice, salmon and spicy salmon with other toppings. Always so impressed with how fresh their raw fish is.”
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“I always make my own bowl with white rice, salmon and spicy salmon with other toppings. Always so impressed with how fresh their raw fish is.”February 2021
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Truffle salt salmon sashimi Net +1
“I highly recommend the truffle salt salmon sashimi, couldn’t get enough of it.”
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“I highly recommend the truffle salt salmon sashimi, couldn’t get enough of it.”February 2021
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Tuna sashimi Net +1
“The salmon and tuna sashimi Is a must!”
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“The salmon and tuna sashimi Is a must!”September 2020
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Coconut drink Net +1
“I loved salmon and had very nice coconut drink.”
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Review excerpts
“I loved salmon and had very nice coconut drink.”October 2020
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Mango and strawberry smoothie Net +1
“And to drink I took mango and strawberry smoothie, it’s heaven! For sure I’ll come to Cali poke again and very soon !”
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Review excerpts
“And to drink I took mango and strawberry smoothie, it’s heaven! For sure I’ll come to Cali poke again and very soon !”November 2020
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Piña colada smoothie Net +1
“And the piña colada smoothie was so tasty!”
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Review excerpts
“And the piña colada smoothie was so tasty!”February 2021
What to Avoid (2)
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Crab salad Net −1
“I ordered a crab salad and it came with fake crab!! Whoever tried the real crab before is able to tell that.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered a crab salad and it came with fake crab!! Whoever tried the real crab before is able to tell that.”September 2023
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Poke bowl diy Net −1
“Ordered a poke bowl DIY, and had it messed up like do it their way to cut cost even tho, a small bowl cost 65dhs”
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Critical review excerpts
“Ordered a poke bowl DIY, and had it messed up like do it their way to cut cost even tho, a small bowl cost 65dhs”June 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Order earlier. Choose the beginning or middle of the day if possible; one reviewer specifically warned that salads and chicken deteriorate later.
Use less sauce. If you order the CALI-Hot Teriyaki Salmon Poke Bowl, add the accompanying sauce gradually because the supplied amount may be generous.
Size protein. For the CALI-Hot Teriyaki Salmon Poke Bowl, consider sizing up the salmon if you want the protein to stand out.
Plan parking. The venue is not directly accessible by car and parking can be difficult to find initially, so allow extra time to locate it.
Check delivery. On delivery, check the bowl against your order when it arrives; one regular reported a missed item that needed correcting.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Churchill Tower - Shop 15 Marasi Dr
Business Bay, Dubai
Common Concerns
Portion swings
Portion sizes are inconsistent across reviews; some recent diners describe adult meals as barely child-sized, while others found bowls generous.
Value concerns
A reviewer considered the food expensive for the amount received, citing a small bowl priced at 65dhs.
Quality variation
Reviews report wilted salads and unpleasant chicken late in the day, so quality may not be consistent across service times.
Fish issue
One Deliveroo order had raw tuna with a strong odour and missing seared tuna, leading the customer to discard two bowls.
Crab complaint
A delivery reviewer said a crab salad contained imitation crab and felt the portion was much smaller than the menu image.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
65dhs
small bowl
“Ordered a poke bowl DIY, and had it messed up like do it their way to cut cost even tho, a small bowl cost 65dhs”Google review · June 2023
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The Bottom Line
Cali-Poke is a Business Bay Hawaiian restaurant for poke bowls that can be customised from the base upwards. You can build a bowl with salmon, tuna or other proteins, or choose named options such as the San Francisco vegan bowl and CALI-Hot Teriyaki Salmon Poke Bowl. Reviews also mention sashimi, acai bowls, smoothies and edamame, making it more than a single-bowl stop.
Freshness is the main draw. Many customers describe the seafood and vegetables as fresh, and delivery orders have arrived with ice attached to keep them chilled. The outdoor area by the canal adds a relaxed setting, with one family particularly enjoying the views after sunset.
Staff are often described as warm and accommodating. There are important caveats. Portion reports vary sharply: some diners found bowls generous, while others said an adult meal was barely enough for a child or complained about a 65dhs small bowl.
One delivery included raw tuna with a strong odour, and another reviewer objected to imitation crab in a crab salad. For the best chance of consistent quality, order earlier in the day, add sauce gradually and check delivery contents when they arrive. Parking can also take some searching.