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Seafood lunch spots

Made for those who structure their midday break entirely around the availability of seafood.

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Poke bar offers fresh, flavorful poke bowls with generous portions and homemade touches like prepared pineapples. The atmosphere feels welcoming and comfortable with a tidy dining area. Guests enjoy a variety of options and find good value in the prices.

Large bowls of poke serve as hearty meals that can last through lunch and dinner. This spot offers a local option near work, suitable for a quick lunch that feels like real food.

Fish comes fresh and clean, with melting marbling on the salmon that stands out. Portions are generous, and the fish is cut precisely to highlight its quality.

People are saying

"The seafood here is so fresh and tasteful."

"This lunch spot's poke bowls are insanely fresh."

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The portions are generous, often exceeding expectations for the price.

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Prices are reasonable, making it an affordable option for poke bowls.

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The restaurant maintains a high standard of cleanliness.

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Bright, open space with simple decor and a self-serve coffee bar creates a cheerful, friendly atmosphere. Seating includes booths and tables that accommodate different group sizes comfortably. The vibe is relaxed and welcoming, often lively with many customers enjoying breakfast and lunch.

Offers a solid spot for breakfast and lunch with a reliable iced coffee that works well as a mid-morning to lunch energy boost.

Breakfast features a shrimp omelet that stands out. Lunch offers diablo shrimp tacos and a shrimp salad that are both solid choices.

People are saying

"This lunch spot's food is so fresh, delicious, and made with love."

"The shrimp omelet is a great seafood option with lots of fillings."

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The restaurant and restroom are clean.

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The prices are reasonable with a great menu.

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They use the best and freshest ingredients.

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Dining space features Siamese art and fresh flowers at tables, creating a warm, cozy atmosphere with optional outdoor seating surrounded by flowers. The environment stays quiet and relaxing, welcoming both children and adults. Music plays softly, enhancing the friendly and inviting vibe.

Lunch specials cost between $12 and $18 depending on the protein. Each special includes a soup with a delicate, heartwarming broth and offers a great amount of food for the price.

Shrimp features in several dishes like pineapple yellow curry and pad thai. Fried fish comes with a flavorful sauce. Seafood freshness varies, especially with takeout orders.

People are saying

"This lunch spot's Thai food has incredible, authentic flavors."

"The seafood here is cooked to perfection, truly delicious."

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They only accept cash and do not accept credit cards.

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There was very little wait time.

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The lunch special was a great price for the amount of food I received.

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Sushi bar seating encourages interaction with chefs while enjoying sake and beer in a clean, modern space. Atmosphere balances pleasant, neat vibes with moments of brightness and crowd noise. Patio offers dog-friendly seating but lacks outdoor heaters.

Lunch features bento boxes and combo specials with sushi options like sake/salmon and hamachi/yellowtail nigiri. Wait times run about 5-10 minutes, and meals cost around mid $20.

Seafood here features fresh fish with great size and quality. The spicy seafood ramen offers a deeply flavorful broth with balanced spice and fresh seafood.

People are saying

"The seafood here is unbelievably fresh, melting in your mouth."

"This lunch spot has great sushi and fresh, tasty food."

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Reservations are needed for evening dining due to high demand.

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The prices for sushi are reasonable, with good value for the quality.

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The restaurant accommodates large groups, with a back room available.

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Vietnamese restaurant offers a beautifully decorated and authentic interior with a warm, welcoming atmosphere that feels like family. The space is clean and roomy, creating a lively yet comforting vibe. It includes thoughtful touches like training chopsticks for children and kids' movies, making it friendly for families.

Frequent visits show this spot offers a nice lunch experience with satisfying meals. It stands out for making pho better than usual, making it a solid choice for midday breaks.

Rich shrimp paste flavors the beef broth in the S-46, paired with soft noodles and fresh vegetables and meats. Salt & Pepper Crispy Shrimp offers a crunchy texture, while the seafood udon soup features a delicious broth.

People are saying

"The seafood udon soup broth was delicious and fresh."

"This Lunch Spot's pho broth is crazy good and flavorful."

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They charge an extra 3% fee for credit card payments.

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The restaurant offers Vietnamese, Thai, and Chinese food.

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The business is family owned, creating a comfortable dining atmosphere.

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Japanese restaurant offers a clean, modern interior with a cozy, relaxed atmosphere and friendly patrons. Lighting is bright and the space feels well air-conditioned. The vibe is casual with a strip mall setting, making it approachable and comfortable.

Lunch features a variety of fresh sushi like albacore, blue fin, yellow tail, and sweet shrimp. Green tea accompanies meals, and a dedicated lunch menu offers more options to explore.

Fresh fish includes albacore, blue fin, yellow tail, and sweet shrimp. Spicy seafood ramen and lobster roll stand out as popular dishes. Oysters served are frozen, not fresh.

People are saying

"The spicy seafood ramen broth was delicious."

"This lunch spot has fantastically fresh sushi and sashimi."

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The restaurant offers $5 off on select rolls during the fall special.

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The menu features a variety of sushi rolls and authentic Japanese dishes.

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Expect a clean environment with high sanitary standards.

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Poke bar offers fresh fish and large portion sizes with a laid-back atmosphere. Renovations have made the space nicer, and pricing includes some sides without extra charge. The vibe is casual with some handwritten signs guiding customer behavior.

Offers unbeatable prices for a good lunch. Serves well for both lunch and dinner with quick service suited for a lunch break.

Fish comes in a variety and is always super fresh. Portions include a generous amount of fish with fresh, tasty toppings.

People are saying

"The seafood here is so fresh and tasty."

"This lunch spot has the freshest, most delicious poke I've ever tasted."

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Most places charge for add-ons, but this place offers a variety of sides included in the price.

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The price for a good lunch is unbeatable.

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They do not charge extra for crab in poke bowls.

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Modern sushi restaurant offers pleasant indoor and outdoor seating with a well-lit, clean space. Atmosphere suits a relaxing meal though it can feel slightly unwelcoming and muggy without air conditioning. Menu features fresh sushi and special rolls served with unique presentation in wooden boats.

Lunch offers generous portions with affordable prices. Specials include combos like soup, salad, and two sushi rolls or bento boxes with salmon or teriyaki chicken, providing great value and filling meals.

People are saying

"This lunch spot offers great value with generous, affordable specials."

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Lunch specials are available from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm for $17.95.

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Happy hour deals offer great discounts on drinks and appetizers.

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Dine-in and take-out specials provide budget-friendly options.

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