Bar in Austin, United States
Me So Poke
100Pearl PointsSolid north Austin poke, no frills needed.
About Me So Poke
Me So Poke is a north Austin poke spot on Parmer Lane, suited to quick lunches for the tech-corridor crowd rather than a destination meal. Pricing and hours aren't confirmed publicly, so verify before visiting. If you've been once and liked it, the main reason to return is convenience — it's one of the few fast-casual options in this part of the city.
Quick Verdict
Me So Poke is a poke bowl spot on the north side of Austin, sitting at 1700 W Parmer Lane — convenient if you're in the tech corridor around Domain or Parmer Lane, less so if you're coming from south Austin. With almost no public data on pricing, hours, or a current menu, this is a venue you'll want to verify directly before making a trip. That said, poke as a category runs casual and affordable in Austin, typically landing between $12 and $18 per bowl, and if Me So Poke follows that pricing, it fits squarely into the quick-lunch or easy weeknight tier rather than a destination dinner.
What to Expect If You've Been Before
If you visited once and liked it, the case for returning is direct: poke bowls in Austin have gotten more competitive over the past couple of years, with newer spots adding more customisation and fresher sourcing. The question worth asking on a return visit is whether Me So Poke has kept pace — specifically on protein variety and rice or base options, which tend to be the differentiators in this category. The Parmer Lane location puts it near a dense cluster of office campuses, which means the lunch crowd is real and timing matters. Arriving closer to 11:30 AM or after 1:30 PM will generally get you a shorter wait and fresher prep than the 12–1 PM rush.
On outdoor seating: the address at a strip-style north Austin retail location makes a dedicated terrace or rooftop unlikely, though the area has enough open parking and low-density surroundings that the immediate environment is more open than a downtown Austin spot would be. If outdoor dining matters to you, venues like Aba Austin offer confirmed terrace seating in a more deliberate setting. For a casual poke run, outdoor seating is rarely the deciding factor , but worth confirming with the venue before you go.
How Me So Poke Fits Austin's Dining Scene
Austin's north side has a shortage of sit-down casual dining that doesn't require a car trip to the Domain proper. Me So Poke fills a practical gap for the Parmer Lane working crowd. For broader Austin dining options, see our full Austin restaurants guide, and if you're exploring the city's bar and nightlife side, our full Austin bars guide has the current picks. Nearby, Nickel City is worth knowing about for a post-meal drink, and Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Slaughter Lane is a reasonable next stop if you're making an evening of it in this part of town. For hotels nearby, our Austin hotels guide covers the closest options to the Domain area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Me So Poke have happy hour deals?
No happy hour deals are documented for Me So Poke. As a fast-casual poke spot on W Parmer Lane, the format doesn't typically lend itself to drink specials the way a bar or full-service restaurant would. For happy hour in north Austin, The Roosevelt Room or Half Step are better fits.
What's the crowd like at Me So Poke?
Expect a largely weekday lunch crowd from the tech and office corridor near the Domain. Me So Poke at 1700 W Parmer Lane draws people looking for a fast, filling meal rather than a social scene. It's casual, quick, and skews toward solo diners and small work groups.
Is the food good at Me So Poke?
For north Austin poke, it's a practical choice. The format is build-your-own bowl, which means quality depends partly on what you order, but the location fills a real gap in sit-down-optional, fast-casual dining near the Domain. It's not a destination meal, but it delivers on what it promises.
Is Me So Poke good for groups?
It works for small groups, particularly work lunches of 3–5 people. The build-your-own format keeps everyone happy without negotiating a shared menu. For larger groups wanting a proper sit-down experience, north Austin doesn't offer many better casual options at this price tier.
Is Me So Poke good for a date?
Not the call for a date. The fast-casual format at 1700 W Parmer Lane is better suited to a quick weekday lunch than an evening out. For a date in Austin, you'd want something with more atmosphere and a drinks program — Me So Poke doesn't offer that.
What's the signature drink at Me So Poke?
No drinks menu or signature beverages are documented for Me So Poke. As a fast-casual poke spot, the focus is on bowls rather than beverages. If drinks are a priority, this isn't the venue — look elsewhere for that.
Does Me So Poke have outdoor seating?
Outdoor seating is not confirmed in available information for Me So Poke at 1700 W Parmer Lane. The strip-mall setting typical of this stretch of north Austin doesn't commonly feature dedicated patio dining, but it's worth checking directly before you go.
Location
1700 W Parmer Ln, Austin, TX 78727
Austin, United States
Compare Me So Poke
| Venue | Awards | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Me So Poke | Easy | |
| The Roosevelt Room | Unknown | |
| Nickel City | World's 50 Best | Unknown |
| DuMont's Down Low | Unknown | |
| Eden Cocktail Room | Unknown | |
| Half Step | Unknown |
Side-by-side comparison to help you decide where to book.
Also Consider
- The Roosevelt Room, Notable alternative
- Nickel City, Notable alternative
- DuMont's Down Low, Notable alternative
- Eden Cocktail Room, Notable alternative
- Half Step, Notable alternative
Comparing Me So Poke directly to Austin cocktail bars like The Roosevelt Room, Nickel City, DuMont's Down Low, Eden Cocktail Room, and Half Step is an apples-to-oranges exercise, Me So Poke is a casual poke bowl restaurant, not a bar or cocktail venue. If you're choosing between a quick lunch at Me So Poke and a sit-down meal elsewhere on the north side, Me So Poke wins on speed and simplicity.
If the goal is an evening out rather than a weekday lunch, the cocktail venues above are the right frame of reference. The Roosevelt Room is the pick for a serious cocktail experience with a longer menu and a more considered atmosphere. Nickel City is the better call if you want something unpretentious with cold beer and no fuss. Half Step works well for outdoor drinking when the weather is good. None of these overlap meaningfully with what Me So Poke offers, which makes the decision easy: if you want poke, Me So Poke; if you want a drink-led evening, pick from the bar list above.
For a broader view of where Me So Poke sits relative to Austin's full dining and drinks scene, our Austin restaurants guide, our Austin bars guide, our Austin wineries guide, and our Austin experiences guide give you the current landscape. If you're curious how Austin's casual dining compares to what's happening in other cities, Julep in Houston, Jewel of the South in New Orleans, and Bar Leather Apron in Honolulu show the range of what's worth travelling for in the broader region.
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