Catalina Fish Kitchen
Catalina Fish Kitchen
King Kona Bowl / $15
Salsa & jalapeños
Shark bite is legit
Pecan smoked ono (1/4 lb)
Dine in seating area.
Menu board
Mahi Plate
Salsa bar
Storefront
Dining area
Salmon Grilled Plate ($25 | inc salad & drink) fresh fish
Inside
Menu board
Menu
outside
Old-time video game!
Salad
Small Field Greens Salad with Crispy Noodles (inc in combo) fresh veggies
Menu (May 2021)
Extensive salsa bar
The inside of my stunning King Burrito (special).
interior
interior
Inside
William M.
Jan 24, 2025
Over 13 years this is my first review CFK continues to shine. From the highest quality fish to the fresh baked bread to the perfectly crisp tortilla chips, excellent beverage selections and the wonderful relax surf atmosphere, and always friendly personal service. What else could you ask for?
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Joe P.
Apr 23, 2024
I've been to CFK before, but it has been a long time. This is a neighborhood place on 17th in CM, not too far from where my regular crew and I golf.One of the guys in the group paid, and we all had the combo with a salad, salmon/rice/veggies and a drink. To begin, the salad was good sized, and had a lot of fresh veggies. CFK is a casual place, so you can choose your dressing and condiments and the self service bar. The salmon was fresh, nicely cooked and moist. I wish I could cook fish like this at home. I paired the fish with a slightly spicy, black salsa that went well with the salmon.Regarding the ambiance, you order at the counter and your food is brought out to you. The service was friendly, albeit a tad slow based upon not too many customers being present.One of the guys in our golf group lives in CM, and he is introducing the rest of us to his go to places. He hasn't steered us wrong yet.
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Mike N.
Dec 5, 2023
Costa Mesa, Ca. Meh. That pretty much sums it up for me on this day. My friend had a shrimp burrito which was huge and full of shrimp, which he really liked. My choice was grilled swordfish that was disappointing. The slice was 3/8 of an inch thick, and it was a bit overcooked. Fortunately it wasn't too dried out, it was edible but didn't have much flavor. I think the way to go here are the tacos or burritos, the grilled options just are not cost worthy. Well at least it's cheaper than Kings.
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Dan W.
Jun 18, 2024
Went in for lunch and decided to try the salmon plate. The service here is good. They bring your food out by calling your name. You have to get your own salad dressing and tartar sauce from the bar set up. This is nice because you get what you are going to use. The food came out cooked just right and very tasty. I can't say enough about how good the food is here but I think if you're looking for great fish, definitely give this place a try.
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Darrell P.
Jul 2, 2023
Ambiance and service were good and the food, "It was alright..." 'Expected more for the $$. (Shrugs) It wasn't horrible, it was just okay.Paul M & I were visiting the strip mall like plaza, took a tour of the Kung Fu school a few doors down. I suggested getting something to eat as it was almost 2:30pm and didn't have time to eat lunch earlier. I pulled up yelp* and Catalina Fish Kitchen had a nice four star rating; let's do this!Menu board 1 - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=gdiXJ3H3BbZ7LWJFx1hE0g&userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQMenu board 2 - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=pPbWZZseqb1lPsv14_01ow&userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQI was a bit surprised to see as many people in the restaurant, midweek and after the lunch rush. I took that as a good sign.Photo - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=aPQZMhd5wMoPFl9svLE8fA&userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQThe order:LSB Burrito (Lobstyer, Bay Shrimp, Bacon) - $16.50Photo - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Il3CjW8RSZKV-D9ev0uevQ&userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ16 oz drink - $2.50Grand total w/tip: $25Paul M ordered the grilled chicken sandwich; the report on it was "too dry." ($12.50)Photo - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=OGSDs6XA0o-bJ6aoQIeNng&userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQRefried beans, chips & small salad - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=J8tNFhOu83_bALi157XfHw&userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ(Beans were watery & soupy.)It's a cool little place, chill vibe and folks hanging out for some grub and to talk story. Fun layout and decor. I'm not in the area too often so doubt I will return anytime soon. However, I did recently find a great Italian place in the neighborhood and WOULD make the drive for a return visit. (Pasta Connection)Happy Hour may be the time to come; good deals.Photo - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=uHQlfoi8YI2S64OlY9cdsA&userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQOverall, the Catalina Fish Kitchen is okay. I somewhat expected more but such is life; you win some, you lose some. - A hui hou!Overall rating; 3 StarsFood: 3Ambiance: 3Service: 3+Value: 3
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Clifford B.
Dec 17, 2024
My number one go to. Awesome food, fun venue, great people. Best bang for the buck. Don't wait, go now.
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Chris A.
Jan 19, 2024
This is a place I've wanted to like for years. It has a great out of the way location and a fun beach/surf atmosphere perfect for its Costa Mesa location. A lot of people like it, but I probably won't be back. Then again, I can at times be a slow learner, so one never knows. This trip I ordered the Mahi Mahi plate priced at $20.00, which I ordinarily would consider to be be reasonably priced. It includes a green salad, the fish, rice, and grilled vegetables, which I washed down with a Corona as one does. None of the food save for the rice was very good to my taste. The Mahi, if it was Mahi, and if it was fresh, seemed to me to be overcooked; it tasted more like over seasoned and overcooked swordfish. I won't bore you with a critique of the vegetables and the salad. Suffice it to say most of the plate went into the trash (it's self bussing). The service was good and friendly, and I have no gripes in that regard. The drill is you order and pay at the counter, and they bring the food to your table. It works. If I return, before ordering I will ask them what is the best thing you serve, order that, and then judge accordingly.Cheers!
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Kevin M.
Aug 25, 2024
I hate leaving bad reviews for small businesses but the positive reviews here really didn't match my experience. it's a cool little place, nice people, beers on tap, good salsa bar - but as someone who has grabbed a fish taco at Great Mex, Hole Mole or Que Vida (on 17th) I can't imagine who would prefer this.maybe there are better menu items than the ones I tried because people seem to like it. I don't recommend the Baja fish or shrimp tacos or the "lobster" taco. I hope your experience will be better.
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Patience M.
Sep 26, 2023
I have only been here for happy hour so I have limited experience with the menu. The wine pours are great here though. Gumbo bacon fries were great but the clam chowder was way too thin for my liking and needed a kick. We will be back to try some of their fish and chips, they looked great coming out.
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Randy S.
Jan 21, 2025
The Hawaiian Ono platter was the toughest, driest fish I've ever ordered.. I'm sure they have other things on the menu that are much better, but avoid this.
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