I tried this place again after hearing positive reviews. My opinion is precisely the same now as it was on my prior visit. Here is my prior review:
Love the concept, love the place, wanted to love the food. But... I didn't. Fish was fishy. They need to bump the quality up. The prices could be bumped to account for the quality improvement and still remain affordable. Small poke bowls are $8.95 and large ones are $11.95. When you consider the prices it remains a great value.
The Ahi Poke Nacho appetizer was good but the ratio of chips was too great for the tasty toppings. Perhaps serve it in a shallower dish and get the ratio better so I don't have nicely topped chips on top and a bunch of dry ones below?
Nice that they provide various sauces at the table. Love the beautiful wooden communal table.
As a long-time Charlottean I instantly recognized and felt immense nastalgia for the Fresh Fish sign from Butler Seafood, which occupie this space for many years. In a city that rarely celebrates its historic elements I was extremely pleased to see this sign prominently displayed inside!