California Fish Grill

We visited this spot twice recently, ordered completely different items, and everything was so delicious! I've been very impressed with their level of service and quality.- Salmon/Swai combo with Cajun & Garlic ButterIt's simply grilled fish but it's soo tasty. Even the rice that it comes with is flavorful. We usually get the rosemary zucchini as a side. The rosemary flavor is very strong, but I think it pairs well with everything else. Delicious, healthy, and filling - what more do you need?- Dynamite Shrimp Bowl WOW, this dish packs a flavor punch! A perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory. I also admire the choice to just quick fry the shrimp rather than deep fry. Most restaurants that some kind of sweet/spicy shrimp deep fry them, so I appreciate that they took the healthier route.- Cajun Shrimp/Salmon TacosNot much else to say that hasn't been said already. Tasty, filling, and for the most part, healthy! I also want to add that the service here has been excellent every time we visited. The workers there are cordial and help you out with any questions.

Do not be fooled by their "claim" to have the "freshest fish" and locally sourced. They use Basa/Swai and call it "Whitefish" in many of their dishes which is one of the dirtiest, most unhealthy fish in the world. It's also known as Swai or River Catfish and comes from the dirtiest river in the world, the Mekong Delta in Vietnam. There is no "locally sourced" version in the US! On their website, they say they are a partner with The Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch but the aquarium currently lists the Basa/Swai in its "red flag" or "avoid" category. Their VP of Food and beverage is on a video with the Monterey Bay Aquarium claiming to use "sustainable fish" but not high quality. Just Google it and you will see how bad Swai really is. Some states actually ban it! Restaurants like CFG use it because it's dirt cheap and you make a better margin on it. CFG says how committed they are to the "highest quality ingredients" but that is not true. They also call it "Whitefish" which it is not. If they told the customer the REAL name; Swai, Basa, or Vietnamese river Catfish, they would not eat it.PLEASE STOP USING SWAI!https://www.seafoodwatch.org/recommendations/search?query=%3Aspecies%3BSutchi%20catfish%3Abuy%3BRed

Update: Sent an email a week ago to the address provided and still no response. Waste of my time. This used to be one of our favorite restaurants and it's slowly been going downhill. We had lunch here today and it was a disappointing experience. Prices are higher, portions are smaller and instead of the fresh salsa/sauce bar they used to have, they now give out prepackaged sauces that are clearly not made in house. The poke bowl was honestly awful...they used rice pilaf which is the wrong kind of rice and it was so over sauced and salty that it was basically inedible. We only ate the fish, which was a mistake because it gave both my husband and I stomach aches after. Sadly we won't be returning and another one of our tried and true places has been crossed off the list.

California fish grill is always a great healthy place to eat! I love that they now sell wild caught salmon, even though it was sold out when we went. We ordered salmon plates and it was delicious and filling. It's a bit expensive for adding cauliflower rice but it's really good!

Currently dealing with acid reflux aka gerd.. non acidic food is required to heal and let me tell you. California fish grill is a life saver .. I can eat here everyday .. salmon and fish combo or swai combo . No seasoning . Brown rice. Plain zucchini. Sounds boring but cooked to perfection. Always hits the spot .. no photos cause I don't want to post a pic of the food cause it don't look good unseasoned.. thanks fish grill for saving the day for me

I have loved California Fish Grill since I was in college. I have been to so many locations within southern California. They are a regular favorite for my family and I consistently enjoy the quality of their seafood everytime I go. This location in Irvine is one of my favorite locations to visit. In my youngen college days, I used to get the Barramundi, but they no longer offer that option, so my new favorite has been the Sea Bass, aka the Branzino. I always get it Garlic Butter style, but I know my family and friends also enjoy their Cajun Style or the half half with half garlic butter and half Cajun. You get 2 sides with your protein, and I would rotate between the Diced Zucchini and Rosemary, Cauliflower Rice, Fire Roasted Street Corn, Brussel Sprouts, Asparagus or my mom's favorite the Sweet Potato Fries. I didn't know my love for CFG could grow even more. But recently I had the honor to host an American Cancer Society fundraiser with CFG and I was blown away by the level of professionalism and sincere care from their entire team. Sara Adachi is their Marketing Coordinator who I worked with closely throughout the process. She was so helpful and we even received a banner to help us promote our event. I host ACS events all year long and my experience with Sara has been the best. I also felt support from their Regional Manager Hugo Estrada, their Chief Marketing Officer Mark Hardison, and their entire staff on the day of the event at this location. I love California Fish Grill, and now I love it even more. They stand for the community and now every time I eat at CFG I feel like I am supporting a business who cares, and that makes me feel good about my choice. My entire team at work agrees that California Fish Grill has our heart, and we definitely have them on the rotation for spots to go for lunch or to cater to for our office events. Thank you for everything California Fish Grill!

The restaurant is clean and open. You order from a kiosk and then wait for your name to be called. The tacos were good. Had a shrimp and a fish taco. Very delicious. They were good portions. Definitely good food. The parking lot is big but with it being in the shopping center, it can get crowded for parking during eating hours.

I've only recently found about this place despite it having many locations. On the surface it appears fairly generic from the branding to the interior which is probably why I've driven past it so many times. But as they say never judge a book by its cover. And boy am I glad I tried this place out. The food is smashing, each time it's a grand slam that even Shohei Ohtani would be proud of. I've eaten here nearly twice a week for a month, and there are times when I crave it on the weekends. Few restaurants can maintain the consistency and "freshness taste". CA Fish Grill is one of those. Everything from the cilantro to the purple cabbage to the lemons to the fish itself tasted fresh. Hats off to the prep team. The current special, the dynamite Shrimp is literally that. A dynamite explosion of flavor and harmony in each bite, not overly sauced with enough veggies to offset the savoriness of the Cajun shrimp. At a similar price to a bowl at Chipotle the portion and value here is...dare I say, dynamite. Without a doubt though, my go-to is the battered fish taco, for $5 it's a steal with a huge piece of fish and topped with the mandatory sliced pickled onion. I love that the fish is not overly battered, and that each crispy steamy bite finds its way straight to a white flakey interior. I'm slowly eating my way through the entire menu, so see ya on the other side.

What a well kept establishment! The food was high quality. The service was exceptional. The manager at this location goes above and beyond. The music was a nice touch. Makes for a great lunch spot!!! - Kitchen Guard OC

My daughter celebrated her birthday on January 8th and insisted on Ca Grill. We brought the food home. Today me and my bestie had lunch and food was amazing once again. Antonio's personalized service made us feel very special. The ambience was casually elegant. All of the servers were very attentive. We look forward to visiting again in February for our anniversary / birthday celebration!Thank you, Cynthia R. Smith