FIRST LOOK – Siesta Poke
Siesta Key Village gets its very own Poke shop!
Poke (/ΛpoΚ.keΙͺ/) a Hawaiian salad made typically from cubed pieces of raw seafood (such as tuna) marinated with soy sauce and sesame oil and mixed with onions or other ingredients. – Merriam-Webster
π§Ύ A Little Poke History. The Poke that we know (and love) today got started in the 70s. I’m from Illinois. More specifically, the Chicago area. It would take years for that food trend to spread across the Pacific Ocean (and the country) to my old neighborhood. π₯² I was gone before it did!
Fast forward to my current neighborhood. Siesta Key now has a full-time, dedicated Poke shop, and I’m damn excited about it!
It’s not like we didn’t have a few Poke and “Poke-like” options before this. π A few places on the key have Poke as an option on a larger menu.
π But This Is Different. This is Poke with a purpose. And, that purpose is to make your taste buds sing with all of the diverse flavors that only a bowl of Poke can bring to bear. And there are LOTS of flavors.
πββοΈ Light and Bright. Think Hawaii. It’s sunny (just like here), and it’s colorful (just like here). This new place brings all of those good vibes indoors…
π Let’s Take a Look at Siesta Poke
π° THE BASICS
β’ WHAT: Siesta Poke
β’ WHERE: 5206 Ocean Blvd. β (941) 217-6359
β’ WHEN: DAILY, 10AM TO 9PM
β’ GET MORE INFO: Siesta Poke Website | dineSarasota Info Page
π€· WHAT’S THIS PLACE LIKE?
Are you ready to check things out? Well let’s get to it!
There are two convenient ways to get your Poke order done.
1οΈβ£ Old School – Step up to the counter and describe what your Poke pleasure is to one of their helpful bowl builders.
2οΈβ£ New School β A fancy self-ordering kiosk is ready and waiting for you to punch in the particulars of how you’d like your bowl constructed.
π As the menu above shows, there are two very distinct ways to go here. You can either choose one of their already tested “Signature” bowls. Or you can freestyle things (like I did) and create your very own Poke masterpiece!
If you choose to create your own, there are decisions that need to be made.
β’ Your base (Rice or greens. Quinoa is also an option)
β’ Your protein (Fish, chicken or beans)
β’ Your toppings (π Too many to list!)
See what I mean???
β’ Your sauce (You can ask for a taste of a few before deciding!)
Last
β’ Top things off with something crunchy!
That’s it. Your order is ready!
π HERE’S A LINK TO THE SIESTA POKE MENU!
Let’s take a look and see how Holly did for us today…
Half brown rice and quinoa. Diced salmon. Guacamole, edamame, wakame salad. Topped with Ceviche Sauce and garlic chips! π
Poke Perfection! Wouldn’t you agree?
π RANDOM OBSERVATIONS
β’ There is no inside seating here. But they do have a cute outdoor dining area. Colorful tables in keeping with the flavor and feel of the place.
β’ They are located pretty much smack dap in the middle of Siesta Key Village. So, if you’re shopping or just wandering, it’ll be super convenient.
β’ Price Point: Bowls average around $16.
β’ If you love a Mexican Coke (and who doesn’t), you’re in luck! They’ve got those. Or you can grab a Mexican Sprite!
β BOTTOM LINE
Siesta Poke brings another flavor to the Village food scene. This spot is “key casual.” Their friendly staff is there to walk you through the Poke process if you need some handholding (and who doesn’t from time to time?). This place will be hopping during season. Get in there now to check it out before the crowds descend!
βοΈ One More Thingβ¦ Did someone say dessert? If they didn’t, they should have.
Right next door to Siesta Poke is a place where you can put the finishing touch on your lunch, dinner, or snack. Made in Rome, Organic Gelato serves up some of the coolest and tastiest treats on the island. It’s the perfect way to wrap things up!
π΅ Dine and Save! Want to save 30% on dining out at some of our best local restaurants? Of course you do! Set your alarm for Thursday September 12 at 7AM! That’s when the Sarasota-Manatee Originals will be holding their “End of Summer” discount coupon sale. – HERE’S A LINK TO MAKE THIS EASY!
~ LH
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