"My whole review is a direct result of the dramatic downgrade to the fish & chips. The photo shows their old style, which was consistently delicious and scrumptious—it was the single biggest reason our family dined here weekly.
Really, I genuinely wondered if the restaurant had run out and purchased a temporary replacement for the night. Then AGAIN a disappointing visit. Just to make sure, a month later it was the same gross fish & chips.
The new offering is an out-of-the-box, frozen product that is slimy, slippery, and unpleasantly barely a crispy crunch. Now to my surprise and dismay, confirming that the low-quality fish & chips are now the standard. (boo-hoo)
Honestly, California Fish Grill has a great customer base, but that is no excuse to downgrade what they are serving. I am sure it's just business, and maybe they can't get the same fish contract. BUT, they know that THEY chose a lesser product.
While California Fish Grill has a loyal customer base, this is no excuse to serve a noticeably inferior product. I understand this might be a business decision related to a new contract or cost-cutting. However, management knew they were choosing a lesser-quality product.
Regrettably, neither I nor my family will be returning. I truly believed I had a long-term commitment with California Fish Grill, but that commitment has ended RIP my 'favorite Fish & Chips.'"
Ahmet Sami
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October 04, 2025
Absolutely love this place! 💙 Super fresh fish, tons of tasty options, and lightning-fast service. The staff are always so kind and friendly — they really make you feel welcome! Ordering from the kiosks or the app is super easy too. 100% recommend! 🐟✨
Jesse Cortez
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July 03, 2025
Brilliant!! Absolutely brilliant. Walking in feels like you’re at chipotle. But then you can see into the kitchen and you see that everything is being prepared and not unpacked. I had the branzino(fish) with Brussels sprouts and asparagus and I can say, this is one of the most delicious meals I’ve had in a long time. Out of my meal the Brussel sprouts are my favorite part of the meal. So so delicious. I paid $26.00 and at first it feels pricy, but you need to remember it’s not fast food.
yeonjin Hur
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August 10, 2025
Staffs were nice and helpful! We sat outside because there was some shade and it was great! We went to a hike near by and stopped here for a quick lunch and it was a good choice. Light but not too light, dense meal but not greasy. Good choice!
They have forks with 3 prongs 🫨
Brandon Sangster
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November 12, 2025
AXEL was great! Super fast and eager/willing to help. My wife was being a ‘lil needy on the kiosk and he wasn’t phased in the least bit…he even offered us a complimentary drink when I forgot to order it and went back to order it separately and pay. He said “don’t worry about it,” and handed me a cup…it was a small gesture that spoke volumes about his customer service ethic! THANK YOU!
"My whole review is a direct result of the dramatic downgrade to the fish & chips. The photo shows their old style, which was consistently delicious and scrumptious—it was the single biggest reason our family dined here weekly. Really, I genuinely wondered if the restaurant had run out and purchased a temporary replacement for the night. Then AGAIN a disappointing visit. Just to make sure, a month later it was the same gross fish & chips. The new offering is an out-of-the-box, frozen product that is slimy, slippery, and unpleasantly barely a crispy crunch. Now to my surprise and dismay, confirming that the low-quality fish & chips are now the standard. (boo-hoo) Honestly, California Fish Grill has a great customer base, but that is no excuse to downgrade what they are serving. I am sure it's just business, and maybe they can't get the same fish contract. BUT, they know that THEY chose a lesser product. While California Fish Grill has a loyal customer base, this is no excuse to serve a noticeably inferior product. I understand this might be a business decision related to a new contract or cost-cutting. However, management knew they were choosing a lesser-quality product. Regrettably, neither I nor my family will be returning. I truly believed I had a long-term commitment with California Fish Grill, but that commitment has ended RIP my 'favorite Fish & Chips.'"
Absolutely love this place! 💙 Super fresh fish, tons of tasty options, and lightning-fast service. The staff are always so kind and friendly — they really make you feel welcome! Ordering from the kiosks or the app is super easy too. 100% recommend! 🐟✨
Brilliant!! Absolutely brilliant. Walking in feels like you’re at chipotle. But then you can see into the kitchen and you see that everything is being prepared and not unpacked. I had the branzino(fish) with Brussels sprouts and asparagus and I can say, this is one of the most delicious meals I’ve had in a long time. Out of my meal the Brussel sprouts are my favorite part of the meal. So so delicious. I paid $26.00 and at first it feels pricy, but you need to remember it’s not fast food.
Staffs were nice and helpful! We sat outside because there was some shade and it was great! We went to a hike near by and stopped here for a quick lunch and it was a good choice. Light but not too light, dense meal but not greasy. Good choice! They have forks with 3 prongs 🫨
AXEL was great! Super fast and eager/willing to help. My wife was being a ‘lil needy on the kiosk and he wasn’t phased in the least bit…he even offered us a complimentary drink when I forgot to order it and went back to order it separately and pay. He said “don’t worry about it,” and handed me a cup…it was a small gesture that spoke volumes about his customer service ethic! THANK YOU!