California Fish Grill

I ordered the Tilapia plate and it was absolutely delicious. The staff was very friendly and the place was very clean, will definitely be back.

So, just to start this is based on my experience through the catering and pick up process and one-to- one interaction with the manager Israel. Everything is online and kiosk these days. Convenient in many ways, but still folks like me, I love being and miss the interaction with humans and love to converse. But no points off that, just how the times roll. Asked for a Manager right off to get the information I needed to feel confident enough to place orders online such as a catering order and picking it up. Again I'm old school, love conversations, getting a good deal and leaving a great positive relationship with the restaurant for further use in the future. Which brings another positive point, they do fund raisers!! A++ AND A GREAT WAY TO HELP YOUR SCHOOLS. These days we are fund raising machines to help support our schools, so this is a plus. Isreal was patient with me, and informative about what to do. He also offered to call if I had trouble with the timings, unfortunately I did need help with this and had to make 2 trips to be able to accommodate my teachers... no biggie, just alot of communication and is another great Plus in my book! Super helpful, everything was helped to my car, labeled, packed and the food was piping hot. I strongly suggest ordering the chafers ( or however it's spelled) to keep your food warm to temperature. These are really nice, ready, easy set up. Thank goodness. Keepers for future use, the fuel is easy to light. Only thing I would suggest is to offer at least a small pack of long stem lighter sticks to use.... but again no points off. Just a suggestion to help keep the calm when setting up food in timing manners. Food was delicious, everyone was over the moon on everything, presentation, the amount of food was perfect. Everything fresh, labeled, plenty of utensils and the desserts were prepackaged. Great fabulous experience as my 1st time doing it, looking forward to see what the fundraiser holds, and a bookmark keeper for future catering resource. Thank you to the staff that worked on this order to help ensure delicious fresh food being made with care. Thank you to Isreal the Manager who worked with me patiently getting my order together and perfect timing on everything. Definitely recommend to dine here, order through kiosk no cash. Salsa bar well kept Nice venue for a bigger party of ppl, plenty of good menu options. Friendly staff Clean facility Happy yelping and hope it satisfies as it did me. Cheers!

I love this place for lunch time. I am limited on what I can say about the food here. Because I always order the Shrimp and Avocado Salad. I love it. The shrimp has really good seasoning to it. The avocados can be a hit and miss on how they look. But still, they taste good. The Kale is fresh and has a nice crunch to it. I recommend the olive oil on it. It is healthier, and pairs well. I will come back again and review other dishes. Here is the Con portion. The restaurant uses self ordering computers. So you do not pay a person. Unless the line gets long. Often, there is a person to assist you, if there any questions. I can see how this could intimidate people that are not computer literate. Also, there are no servers. So don't expect to get checked on. It's more of a cafeteria style. The restaurant is always clean and you are welcomed when you come in. There is also an outdoor seating option.

Excellent hight quality seafood food & friendly staff, both Alexander & Stuart were very professional, helpful & most important things is friendly and showing they care about their house. I also love the togo containers and the China plates they are using. I don't do much fried food but sometimes I crave it and I had the fish & chips and it was out of this world. Highly recommend. Great job

I ordered the brussel sprouts, miso salmon salad, and fish and chips and shared with my boyfriend. Overall, it was quite tasty. The portion of the fish and chips was quite large and the fish was tender and had a great crispy coating. The flavor of the brussel sprouts were excellent. There is indoor seating and an outdoor patio that is dog friendly. Overall, this is a solid, casual spot with decent prices for seafood.

TL;DR: healthy option for nicely grilled fish/seafood with mostly-average sides Ordering is done on kiosks and the staff is ready to help with any questions Ordered: - Salmon plate with kale slaw and tomato/feta salad: The salmon was juicy despite looking dry on the outside. Weirdly enough, the kale slaw was the MVP of the plate - perfectly dressed and fresh. The tomato feta salad fell really flat :/ One sticking point was...although super helpful with ordering, the staff was slow to turn tables and multiple parties bussed the previous diners' plates/trays. Some potential diners even left because people were just standing around. I'm sure this varies across each site, staff, day, etc but just something we noticed during our meal Cheers, CFG!

The food was delicious and fresh and I love how you order on a kiosk! We ordered the grilled mahi mahi plate with garlic butter sauce with rice and beans, the fish taco plate with fries and rosemary zucchini, and the battered fish and shrimp plate with a double order of fries. Everything was good and seasoned well and my favorite was the battered fish and shrimp plate. It was perfectly crispy on the outside but tender on the inside. We went at 5pm on a Friday and it can fill up quickly but there is ample mall parking. It was my first time here and I would definitely come back!

Used the kiosk to order the fish taco plate with fries and roasted zucchini (also came with a soft drink), grilled ahi ahi plate with beans and white rice, and fish and shrimp with fries. Portions are big and the food was hot and crispy! I especially love the fish and chips. There is ample parking as well. My first time coming here and I would come back!

Fish & Chips in Mission Valley? Yes, please! It's easy to miss this eatery as it is at the quiet end of a strip mall, away from all the other restaurants. Parking is plentiful here, so that's a plus! It's changed a lot since the last time I came. What used to be counters to order are now computerized kiosks machines. I was surprised, but it was a pleasant experience as the screens were large and there were nice pictures of all the items on the menu. The system was very user friendly and promoted selections for sides and substitutions. The seating area inside and outside were kept clean and attended to pretty quickly after patrons left. Although ordering no longer done with employees, they are still there to set your order on trays for you to pick up at the station. They also bring out lingering items that aren't ready from the get go. All staff was friendly and pleasant. Wish they had a station for condiments and sauces, but you need to ask for everything and all the items are individually packed: Malt Vinegar, Tabasco, ketchup, etc. We ordered the 3 piece fish & chips, Coconut Shrimp, and a bottle of Stone Delicious IPA. Yes, they have wine and beer. The portions are generous and the prices have not been inflated like many places. The batter was nice and not too thick. The fish wasn't as flaky as I like my Fish & Chips, but it wasn't bad. The coconut shrimp was well seasoned and standard. The only thing that needs improvement is their "new" cilantro lime slaw. It's really lacking any specific flavor. Overall, solid fresh fish & chips and a great value. Will definitely be back again.

California Fish Grill is a great and healthy quick meal. Pleasantly surprised how good the quality of the food was. I thought it would be more fast food vibes but it is not. You leave feeling like you ate a clean meal. The staff was very nice. We had little interaction since they use a self service kiosk.

Don't get the Mahi Mahi Bowl Salad, fish was tiny and over cooked. In the other hand the other plates were decent.

My first time trying this place and the food was good. My son who's extra picky loved his food as well. My only negative was that I was missing some of the food I ordered. I ordered beans as a side and I also ordered avocado which I paid additional for. I didn't call the restaurant because I had just driven in from out of town and was hungry and tired and didn't feel like going back

Cali Fish is always a good healthy fast food option, when you can find it nearby. A friend and I got dinner here before heading to a concert. This one is behind the Best Buy in Mission Valley, not too far from TKS. This is obviously a newer location, because it has self-service kiosks only to place your order. I've never seen that, but I usually go to the Carmel Mountain location which opened a few years ago. Service was efficient, and helpful, and there was enough seating between inside and outside. In bad weather, however, you might want to get it to go. It was the usual setup, with serve-yourself soda fountains. The 2 juice options, however, will come from an employee. I chose Swai, because my normal choice of Mahi was out of season. It was good, but not a very strong flavor, even with garlic butter. The rosemary zucchini is always good. My other side is usually the upgrade to sweet potato fries, which I love. You need to ask for them to be served on the side, however. If you don't, they put them under your fish, and they will get all soggy!

No customer service. No salsa bar. You walk in and no one says anything to you. There is no one taking your order. You order from a kiosk and you can't even really find what you want. You select something and all it keeps doing is trying to get you to add on other things and upgrades. There is no salsa bar and so you have to try to find someone to get some salsa or condiments. The experience here is non existent. The food is ok but the portions have gotten smaller and the quality not as good. When I go out to eat I'd like to interact with someone or even be greeted or the business to at least pretend they are happy I arrived and gave them business. Just so I'm personable. I probably won't even be back here after this visit which is a disappointment cause I used to enjoy coming here. They do have someone clearing the tables. I think most would prefer someone to take your order and clear your own table. McDonald's and fast food burger joints have better customer service than this place. This place used to be busybever time you came here. Even when it was right before closing. Clearly management made a mistake by doing away with someone to take your order. It's pretty dead here now. The Definetly stand out from other businesses. UT not in a good way. They stand out because they have no customer service

Very fresh, citrusy seafood with impersonal service. Parking was incredible easy as it was located in a rather slow paced and spacious plaza. Orders were placed in a kiosk and dine in requests were updated via text. I wished there was a screen with live updates regarding the queue so texts weren't the only method of communication. The tables were sticky as no one was tending to the dining area. However the station where trays were returned was consistently cleared. While a sauce bar was listed on the menu, there wasn't one available when I dined in for dinner. =ORDERED= *Ahi Poke: my least favorite starter. The marinade was salt forward with minimal flavor. The green goddess dressing added creaminess although it was similarly bland. The dish could have benefited from some sesame oil or seaweed. The chips were crispy and oily. *Brussel Sprouts: needed a heavier hand with the balsamic glaze. Loved the char on the sprouts and natural earthiness. However I've had this dish at other locations and I preferred their seasoning. *Wild Bay Shrimp Ceviche: favorite appetizer of the three. Warning, the acidity was not for the faint of heart nor stomach. There was plenty of tender shrimp topped with vinegary red onions and a few chopped peppers. The ceviche could have used a bit of heat but it was great for sour lovers. The tostadas were the worst part being bland and greasy. I'll probably stick to take out for future orders as the dining experience was practically nonexistent and a tad grimy. Not bad for a fast, affordable seafood meal though.

My new staple when I'm in San Diego now! I went a couple times before I left, and was happy to go while I was there. It's always an easy process to order, and the service is always top notch. You can either use the kiosk, or at the counter, but if you want the military discount (yes!) you have to go to the counter. I ordered the petite salmon salad, and a crunchy shrimp taco. My kiddo ordered three grilled shrimp tacos with fries, and beans ‍! As expected, everything was awesome, including the drink dispenser! Between the cream soda, and done pineapple drink, my thirst was quenched!

Food is amazing however staff are rude and zero customer service... if they could pick up the customer service it would Be amazing

Ordered the fish and chips via DoorDash. I didn't have very high expectations and, to my surprise, the fish was fresh, cooked to perfection and very tasty. The beer batter was cooked perfectly and the portion size was quite large! Unfortunately the "chips" were kinda soggy fries, but I realize that fries get soggy in transport, especially when a big piece of fish is sitting on top. All in all, this is a new go-to spot for fish and chips (maybe ask for the chips on the side)

Delicious!! The sauce presentation was a little messy but it tasted amazing! We got the salmon plate with half Cajun sauce & half garlic butter. The garlic butter tasted more like Alfredo but still tasty. I would have liked a more garlic butter taste though. The rice and fries were on point. Can't wait to come back!!! Staff is nice. Although you order on a kiosk yourself.The location provides easy parking. It's decent inside but no decor and could be sanitized better/more often.

I've heard good things about California FIsh Grill. I decided to give it a try and my visit went ok. I recommend ordering at the cashier instead of the Kiosk. The Kiosk caused trouble to many customers including myself. It had glitches and took forever to load. Entrees: ($14.50) I ordered the salmon and swai (white fish), and they both were over cooked. Both fishes lacked flavor. You're given the option to add butter any fish. I asked for half Cajun/half Garlic Butter on the side and it paired very well. Asparagus: ($5.99) I'd skip it. There's nothing special.

I've recently discovered this joint and I'm seriously obsessed. How come I did not know of this genius good-quality-fresh-seafood-fast-food gem before? Poke bowl - hearty, filling, fresh, good sauces Keto shrimp - perfectly balanced keto meal Salmon with rice - simple staple meal made to perfection You cannot go wrong with any item ordered. Highly recommend

Palm Desert CA Fish Grill is the worst. I showed up and waited for 10 minutes standing around and nobody even noticed my presence. Not a "be right with you," or "even a hello." I literally stood there waiting while three girls were visiting with each other behind the counter yapping away. I finally walked out nice and slow, and they made no attempt to help me. It was totally, weird. Terrible service.

Great food and very friendly staff. I was impressed both times I've been there. I do recommend it.

I saw the new location on Balboa and drove there to try it out. Then I saw the "cashless" sign on the door and turned away I don't support any business with such a policy. You are a part of the new world order that wants to track our every move. Our society is based on the use of cash between people and businesses. I will not spend money anyplace that will not accept cash, and will tell everyone to do the same. The store was empty, by the way, perhaps this policy could be the reason?

YUM! The fried fish, shrimp, and chips were super tasty! Our food came out fresh and warm. Absolutely delicious.

The battered fish should be clearly labeled with the type of fish. It's swai. Swai has higher risk of mercury contamination. This is not a problem with this location specifically, but with CFC in general. However, their food does not travel well for delivery. Fries were cold and soggy even though I'm a mile away. The only redeeming point is their battered shrimp. It was crunchy and well flavored.

Me and my daughter like California Fish grill, we enjoy the fried and baked foods here. My daughter usually gets salmon, rice and fries. I usually get the fried food, shrimp and french fries. The flavors overall of their food is good, its not greasy or heavy after eating. I usually go to Mission Valley location, which is always clean, they usually got the self check out going . The cashiers are near by if needed. I don't wait long for food either, it's usually like a 15min wait I like my food fresh , so I don't mind waiting. I always recommend California fish Grill.

Had the worst customer service experience during our family dinner, in-spite of providing clear instructions about the sauce on the side and verbally requesting the fries to be on the side which was communicated twice our food came without any sauce on the side and the Dynamite Fries were in the plate with rice for all 4 orders. When I questioned about the fries not being served on the side, the lady handing us the food didn't put any effort in finding out why and the guy who took note of my request said the kitchen must have ran out of bowls. Seriously? With just 3 other tables occupied? There was no sign of sauce on the plate or on the side, I asked her about the missing sauces, she responded that the sauce is on the fish without even looking at the trays that had 6 orders of my table clearly without any sauce. I had to show her my order receipt that all the requested sauces are missing and after double checking each of the the 6 plates to find traces of sauce which was never there. She ended up spending few minutes in putting the sauces together and never notified me that those are ready or didn't even bother to bring it to our table. I had to go back again after finishing half of our meal to get those sauces. 2 of the Kids orders were supposed to come with bottled water, no water bottles were served. I had to go back again to ask for that water. Honesty and transparency are crucial in customer service, and this incident left a significant dent in my overall dining experience. It's disheartening when a server fails to take responsibility for errors and resorts to dishonesty. Trust is the foundation of any successful customer-business relationship, and incidents like these can shake that foundation. Management: Train your employees to be honest and to admit and fix their mistakes, especially when you bill and take tips before providing any service.

Got this for pick up. I've had it before and ordered the poke bowl. It's not the same as OG poke bowls but it's still pretty good. The first one I had was waaay too spicy but without the fire sauce it was delicious. I'll have to come in again and sit down to eat to check out the restaurant.

I always order the same thing because it's THAT good. 1. Clam chowder (absolutely delicious and perfect). 2. Salmon plate with garlic butter (their garlic butter sauce is to die for), rice and zucchini/rosemary. Their asparagus is really good as well! Fish and chips is what I get for my husband and they're so delightful. Perfectly seasoned, fried and served.

The food is always so fresh and delicious. Berto is one of the best employees there. Always giving more than his 110% in customer satisfaction. Great ambiance and food. Thank you Berto for always having that million dollar smile for everyone who walks in.

I usually give 5 Stars, but was very disappointed tonight. I ordered a Mahi Bowl, but they were out of Mahi I was told. So, was offered a Salmon Power Bowl. I asked is it made the same was with the same ingredients as the Mahi Bowl and was told no. I then asked well since you are out of Mahi can you just make the Bowl the same as a Mahi Bowl and just put a different fish on it. I was told they couldn't because they don't have a button on the computer system to press for that selection. OMG Really is this what this world is coming to... I then asked if they could just charge me the difference for whatever fish I chose just make it the same way as they would the Mahi Bowl and to my astonishment, the manager said no because they don't have a button for it. SMH

We ordered the shrimp tacos with pinto beans had dynamite sauce to give it life! fried calamari with sweet potato fries was ok, chicken strips in regular fries was ok and the shrimp trio plate good. The dynamite sauce is bomb! The Dynamite sauce has a spicy kick. You could put that on crispy green beans on shrimp Delish.! Crispy green beans was by the best crispy green beans I've tried! Yum Service is fast, ambiance fast pace.

The food was bussin bussin! first bite was exactly what I was looking for, I was nervous about the Brussel sprouts but they sprinkled that magic Parmesan on there with whatever is and you know it was fireee. Although I prefer spiced beans I could taste the flavor and it was good as well.

The food was okay, I wouldn't say I would come back for anything besides the fish filet. I thought it was decently priced with a lot of seating which was nice. I didn't really like the smell of the restaurant since it had a semi "fishy" smell the moment I went in but you kind of get used to it. Other than that, the staff were nice in helping people manage the online kiosk.

I ordered three skewers of shrimp with white rice and zucchini. Triple check your orders before you leave. I thought they only had two skewers but when I double checked it, I did see a third one underneath the other two; however, when I opened the plate up completely. I realize there was no zucchini. I'm not about to run back down to Mission Valley to pick up some zucchini. Disappointed!

I LOVE THIS PLACE! $12.95 for 3 pieces of HUGE fish and chips!!! The fish is so good I eat this at least once a week

Perfect for a Pescatarian Diet! Parking: There's always plenty of parking here! Service: Service is amazing as always. I got the ahi poke bowl. This was actually really spicy for me. My tolerance is low though but I had my family try it and they said it was spicy too. It had a lot of tuna in it though so I appreciated that. 7/10 I love taking my leftovers home and this place made it super easy. I'm also an introvert so after ordering the hard part is over and I'm pretty much on my own.

I used to love it here but feel like the quality has decreased. Disappointed they are cashless and cards are required. The portions also seem much smaller. It is overall ok but for two small pieces fish and some fries 12$ seems like a lot.

Ordered take out white fish. They served a good sized filet and good amount of rice and fries. My only complaint would be that the fries were not crispy and they tasted like they had been sitting for hours. I love fries, but those I could not finish. The fish tasted fresh and it was well seasoned. They had my order ready pretty quickly, I would go back.

California Fish Grill is a great stop for a light, healthy meal. I've been here several times and ordered both takeout and dine-in. All of my experiences have been positive. There's plenty of parking, but it can get busy during peak hours. The staff is quick and friendly. My most recent orders were the Paleo Salmon Bowl and the Keto Shrimp Bowl with a side of Grilled Asparagus. The asparagus tasted a bit old, so it was a miss. However, both bowls were delicious! I recommend coming here if you want something light to eat.

This place is amazing! I just ordered the salmon place front Uber Eats and immediately added them as a favorite before I finished my meal. By far the best salmon dish I've ever had, great price as well. Thank you!!!!!!

Yummy healthy meal for me shrimp and fish on cauliflower rice with zucchini. My husband had a decadent meal with the fish and chips! Reasonably priced and delicious. Not very busy in there either so we had the place to ourselves :)

My husband loves the grilled catfish with the white rice and zucchini. He can eat that every day. The people at Mission Valley are very friendly. The people at El Cajon not so much.

Great prices, such a great option if you're looking for something healthy. We like getting the grilled swai plate!

My favorite spot for getting fish tacos! I always get the battered fish taco combination plate, it comes with a side of rice and beans. Such a great meal packed with flavor! My one gripe about this place is that they seem to be understaffed. I feel for the front cashiers, because there is always a line and there always seems to only be one cashier working the front register AND answering the phone for to-go orders. That being said, the workers here are always attentive and kind! Love this place for a casual dinner night.

I will give 5 stars, even though my food and experience at one lunch was far superior than that at a different dinner, where I ordered mostly same dish. I had the swahi fish filet with the butter garlic sauce combo -- with shrimp skewer and cajun sauce for lunch versus. A few weeks later, I had the swahi fish filet combo with cajun sauce for dinner and salmon with butter garlic sauce. My food at lunch time had large portions--my swahi fish was big, juicy, and had generous amount of sauce whereas it was small and had very little sauce for dinner. The grilled shrimp at lunch was still juicy whereas my salmon at dinner was overcooked. The fries during lunch time were long and medium in length whereas I received stubs and the bottom of the basket for dinner. The zucchini seemed fresher at lunch time than that at dinner. Finally, dinner was a very long wait (very busy) whereas lunch was not. Grilled seafood -- that is tasty and healthy and reasonably priced is hard to find. My plate was $12 or so, which is impressive considering that the prices have not really changed over the years. The price is the same for lunch and dinner too. Kudos for having kids menu, which included salmon and fries as my daughter's selection. Salmon was overcooked on the dry side though, but I realize it was a busy Friday dinner night.

So you can order with a person or on a tap screen...they ask you what tip you want to leave...you have to leave your phone number so they can text you when your email...its all a mess. The food is mah...

DELICIOUS FOOD MY NEW GO TO FISH PLACE!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND... I haven't had fish cooked this good in a long time. First time eating here and I am glad I found you.. Shout out to the Cook.. Fish was cooked to perfection

I really like the food here. It can get pricey when you add up all the upgrades like asparagus and sweet potato fries and shrimp skewers but when I'm in a time pinch, they have great fish options and they are relatively fast when you order ahead for pick up. This is a great place for a quick and healthy bite.