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Butterfish, the premier Poke Bar and American Restaurant in Fresno, CA, offers a unique dining experience that will tantalize your taste buds. Located at 8482 N Friant Rd, Fresno, CA 93720, our restaurant is dedicated to serving the freshest and highest-quality ingredients in a vibrant and modern atmosphere. At Butterfish, we're passionate about creating delicious and healthy Poke bowls that are both nutritious and flavorful. Our chefs carefully craft each dish to ensure that every bite is a perfect balance of flavors and textures. From classic Poke bowls to innovative fusion dishes, our menu has something for everyone. As a local favorite, Butterfish is committed to providing exceptional customer service and an unforgettable dining experience. Whether you're in the mood for a quick lunch or a night out with friends, our friendly staff will make you feel right at home. Come visit us today and discover why Butterfish is the go-to Poke Bar and American Restaurant in Fresno!

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Butterfish serves up fresh seafood and mouthwatering American classics in a cozy, upscale atmosphere. Diners rave about the attentive service, generous portions, and flavorful dishes like the signature Butterfish entrée and decadent lobster mac 'n cheese.

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Yelp: 4.5/5

Google Reviews: 4.4/5

OpenTable: 4.5/5

TripAdvisor: 4.5/5

Zagat: 4.2/5

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Sydney Roberts
Sydney Roberts -Google user
2 years ago
This place was very clean with nice staff. I had a build your own bowl and it was amazing. Everything tasted so fresh and delicious. We also had the poke mole and chips, it was so creamy. I also had a few bits of the...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Build Your Own Poki Bowls
Nick Godbey
Nick Godbey -Google user
3 years ago
So I've been reluctant to try this place because I like hot food and I'm not to into raw fish. My wife suggested we try it out and I immediately said no! A few minutes later I Google the menue and discovered that they have...Read More
Take outDinner$30–50
Rosibel Rodulfo
Rosibel Rodulfo -Google user
7 months ago
Staff is amazing!! All the guys were super kind and helpful. Food is delicious.
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Build Your Own Poki BowlsPlenty of parkingFree parking lot, Free street parkingParking was easy. We found a spot in front of the place.
Brad Beggs
Brad Beggs -Google user
2 years ago
Excellent freshly prepared raw seafood oriented bowls. Everything is terrific, and don't overlook the warm bowl options, especially the spicy chicken katsu. Meals are $12 to $15 but are an excellent value.
Dine inLunch$10–20
Stephanie Rutterbush
Stephanie Rutterbush -Google user
2 years ago
We got here during the lunch rush, but it was still fast, and the staff were efficient and courteous. They have tons of topping options and protein options. There's chicken for the non-fish eaters plus full vegetarian options. Friendly to kids as well. Also,...Read More
Dine inLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5Gluten free sauce options
Lindsey Beasley
Lindsey Beasley -Google user
10 months ago
Delicious and so fresh. So many options to customize your poke bowl. I personally love that they have fresh crab as an option, vs just imitation crab. The staff is friendly, and service is quick.
Take outLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5
Angelina Pawlak
Angelina Pawlak -Google user
10 months ago
I was hesitant to try Butterfish as I prefer authentic Hawaiian-style poke, since every California poke place I'd tried in the past was too bland and vinegary. But my boyfriend kept insisting that I would love this place, and he was right! This restaurant is...Read More
Take outDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Build Your Own Poki Bowls, Build Your Own Poke Bowl
Daniel
Daniel -Google user
2 months ago
This is by far my second place to eat in Fresno. love it! I build my own dish.
Atmosphere: 5
Mary Bohorquez-Edwards
Mary Bohorquez-Edwards -Google user
7 months ago
Hubby and I asked server Johnny what he would recommend since this was our 1st time eating poke and in this area. He said "The Surf n' Turf" right away that was his favorite selection. It was sooo delicious and the best tri-tip and...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Tempura Shrimp, House Special Poke BowlPlenty of parkingFree parking lotThere are several eating places around that area so there is plenty of free parking.
Ray Bargas
Ray Bargas -Google user
11 months ago
Not gonna lie, I was more of a fan of Pokeland in the beginning. Butterfish has definitely grown on me though. The premade bowls are pretty good and I feel like I get enough food when I make my own bowl as well. There's always...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5
Kassidy Lithgow
Kassidy Lithgow -Google user
2 years ago
We LOVED our meal here. We both ended up getting hot bowls instead of poke. I got the spicy Katsu chicken and it was great. The Tokyo fries were super yummy too. I think everything here was very fairly priced considering how much food you got too!
Dine inDinner$10–20
Erik Hanna
Erik Hanna -Google user
8 months ago
Best poke in the central valley, huge selection of items, sauces, and toppings. Try the creamy Wasabi sauce with the fried wonton chips. Or the poke nachos, poke salad, or various other unique menus items like chicken katsu or a teriyaki bowl. A large bowl...Read More
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Poki BowlHighly recommend
Bob Davies
Bob Davies -Google user
2 weeks ago
Always fresh flavorful and fast butter fish California pokey is a treasure. Choose your size of bowl pick what type of fish and toppings you want. The large bowl is pretty big so you better be hungry. All the fish is fresh and firm and...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5No wait
Living by the way
Living by the way -Google user
4 weeks ago
Great service, very patient especially with my children who were indecisive, with a line of people behind us, lol, yeah we were them people. The selections are great, and so are the suggestions from the staff there. Best Poke Bowls, and ....if you want something...Read More
Take out$10–20Atmosphere: 5Poki Bowl, Build Your Own Poki Bowls, Spicy Katsu Chicken, Spicy MayoModerate noiseHighly recommendLarge vegetarian selectionPlenty of parkingFree parking lotYes, and patient with them.Yes.
Perry Watkins
Perry Watkins -Google user
a month ago
The Sriracha shrimp is super bomb. It is actually only slightly spicy. Very slightly. I love the sunrise bowl. Service is always great. Food is always great. I really love the butterfish.
Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5Poki Bowl, Build Your Own Poki Bowls, Rising Sun, Tempura ShrimpPlenty of parkingFree parking lotSuper Duper
WeiManLily YH
WeiManLily YH -Google user
2 weeks ago
The ingredients are fresh and a good portion. The staff is very friendly even during rush time. Very clean and spacious compared to other poke places.
Take outLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Moderate noiseSomewhat recommendClearly labeled vegetarian dishesGluten free optionsPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
K_grace 731
K_grace 731 -Google user
a month ago
Love this place! Everything is always fresh and delicious. SO many choices and toppings! Staff are always friendly and the establishment is always clean. Love the app and take-out window option, too!
Atmosphere: 5Poki Bowl, Build Your Own Poki Bowls, Tempura Shrimp
Ryan Doyle
Ryan Doyle -Google user
a month ago
The food is the best! The staff is even better though, the whole crew there is awesome they make it one of my favorite places. I usually do the spicy Katsu chicken and the kitchen staff makes a bomb Katsu! The only name I remember...Read More
Take outDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Spicy Katsu Chicken
Meghan Jones
Meghan Jones -Google user
2 weeks ago
Whenever I find myself missing the poke of my previous home in the PNW, I take myself out to lunch here to get my fix. I'm a fan of the "build your own" vibe (imagine poke meets Chipotle) and all the options from which I...Read More
Atmosphere: 4
Sierra Albers
Sierra Albers -Google user
4 months ago
Their employee Sierra, was dishing out orders so fast with a 15 person pile up at the to-go window. She was very polite and her system was on point, especially when it's hard to tell where the line started. It's hard to find people who...Read More
Take outLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 4Poki Bowl, Salads

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