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California Fish Grill

4.2 (299 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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Shrimp trio & rice
Cyndi W.

The food was good and fresh and they give you plenty. You place your order at the counter and pick it up when they call your name or text you. My grandsons love their food they are more into fish than I am. They love their fish and chips and their salmon. My daughter in law got the salmon salad and she loved it. This place is a favorite of theirs. I got the shrimp trio and didn't care for the coconut shrimp or the garlic shrimp but the shrimp skewers were very good. The clam chowder is very good, and so are the fries. The restaurant is really cute on the inside and clean.

Gabriela R.

Honestly you can't go wrong here. Everything always comes out perfect and just a better over all option for fast food. There's many options to choose from including healthier options. I love the shrimp bowl and fish always comes out cooked perfect. Everyone is nice and good comes out pretty quick.

GIANT SHRIMP with WHITE RICE and FIRE ROASTED STREET CORN
Heidi L.

Dependable and a nice variety of menu options. The food is flavorful and this is a place that I like multiple items on the menu. You can't go wrong with any of it. Tonight I chose the giant shrimp (half Cajun/half butter) with rice and roasted corn. Service is always decent and a pleasant experience even when I'm picking up to go, as I did tonight. Always a clean environment and makes me look forward to coming back.

Mo R.

It was our first time visiting here and we tried the branzino and tilapia, everything was delicious, the side Caesar is well worth the upgrade, staff were phenomenal, the guy behind the register was a saint as we asked a million questions. Wish they had some thing for dessert. Also wish there was one in my town!

Chowder fries.
Heather R.

Came in on a Monday after hearing about the Chowder fries. Only to find out it's a Tuesday only item. But the chef took pity on me and went ahead and hooked a girl up. I was not disappointed. Yummy . I'll be back. Thanks to the staff for an awesome visit!!

Mediterranean Tilapia Bowl
Emilia O.

I attended an Elite Yelp event on 01/21/25 at approximately 3:00 pm. So this review is based solely on my experience on this day. The ambiance is super casual and probably a bit noisy during peak hours. Alcohol is available, beer, wine, bottled coconut water, sparkling water, kombucha and canned soft drinks. The restaurant is located in a strip mall with plenty of parking. Handicap parking is available near the front entrance. This location has outdoor seating, which is a nice feature when the weather is pleasant. This location had the option of placing an order via a kiosk or with a cashier. Since this was my first time here, I opted to use the cashier option. My cashier was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. My Elite Yelp event included a free entree, taco and soft drink. Based on the cashier recommendation, I order the Mediterranean Tilapia Grill Plate, Fish Taco and a Strawberry Mint Mediterranean Tilapia Grill Plate: unfortunately I was served the Mediterranean Tilapia Bowl. So my review will be for the bowl. It included the following ingredients: 1-Piece of Grilled Tilapia, Avocado, Tahini Sauce, Kalamata Olive Salsa, White Rice, Chopped Kale, Seasoned Tomato & Feta, Diced Rosemary-Zucchini, Pickled Onions, Lime Vinaigrette. You are able to pick your rice base (white, brown or cauliflower rice), remove/add ingredients. I really liked this feature, to customize the dish to my liking. I did not remove/add ingredients to my dish. The bowl was delicious and would definitely order again. The zucchini was fork-tender and not over cooked. Avocado was fresh and ripe. The chopped kale was equally fresh and seasoned to perfection. I highly recommend this dish. The battered fish taco was so delicious. Crispy fish, not greasy or oily. Toppings consisted of cabbage, pickled onions, cilantro, diced tomatoes and a cream sauce in a yellow corn tortilla. A tomatillo green salsa and a red salsa were served with the taco. Unfortunately, neither salsa were spicy but they did have good flavor and tasted fresh. I also highly recommend this dish. The Strawberry Mint Juice was so good, not overly sweet, a bit tart. I would definitely order and recommend this beverage. I paid full price for this item since it's technically not a soft drink. The restaurant was clean and as customers were leaving, staff would clear off tables. Overall, I would definitely recommend this restaurant and I look forward to trying some other menu options.

Menu (January 2025)
Jaz M.

Ok this place is awesome! Stopped by for dinner today around 5pm and they got super busy after I placed my order. After about 10 minutes, my order was out and I couldn't believe how fresh and awesome my meal was. I ordered the Talapia Fish plate and the grilled Fish Taco, honestly both were so good! The talapia plate was huge! Fish was fresh and grilled to perfection. Would have to rate the dish a 8 out of 10. The grilled fish taco was also very good and would have to rate that a 8.5 out of 10. Service was great as they came to check on us as we dined and asked if we needed anything to which we super appreciated. Menu is unique and if your a seafood fan your in for a treat. They serve beer and margaritas so that's a plus. Dinning area/ room is a cool chill vibe. Make sure to check them out if you haven't already. Thanks California fish grill for the great dinner today!

The front of the restaurant as well as the logo.
Blaine H.

Had a great first visit to California Fish Grill! I ordered the battered fish tacos and they were deliciou! They were crispy on the outside, flaky and tender on the inside, with fresh toppings that tied it all together perfectly. I paired it with a pineapple cream soda, which was incredible I hadn't tried before. My server, Sarah, was great! She was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything came out just right. She added higher level of service to the whole experience.

Fries
Jenna C.

I've been here twice and this place hasn't disappointed either time. Absolutely love the clam chowder. It's never fishy and always filling. Tried the fries this firm and they were also good. Last time, tried one f the fish plates and it as good. Not a lot of say about the service since it's just your typical order and securely place. They do keep the place clean and comfortable though. Nice place to get your fish fix when you aren't on the coast.

Spicy shrimp bowl, spicy fries - I think they're called dynamite fries
Angela T.

The food is very good! I really love the variety of seafood. I can get here. The service is the best in town! The place is clean and the decor is fun to look at and is on theme!

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My favorite lunch place to eat at. Great food at a wonderful price. Dillon always a great help! Always clean and relaxing

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Ask the Community - California Fish Grill

You say sit down dining? Does this mean an outside dining area? Is it shaded? Thanks.

They have a outside eating area. I don't think it had a complete shaded cover but I was there at 5 and it was shaded nicely by the building at that time.

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Erick's Street Tacos - Tacos

Erick's Street Tacos

4.0(42 reviews)
4.4 mi

THE BEST tacos in Bakersfield. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Every meat, every menu item,…read moreeven the agua frescas, all top tier. They load you up with meat that are all cleverly seasoned and prepared. Asada has smokey taste to it that I think some places lack. Pastor has the perfect blend of sweet and spicy . Buche is savory and doesn't feel like you're even eating offal. Everything is loaded up! The loaded potato has about a 1/2" lb of meat or more. The quesadillas are plump! Meat almost falls out. Sauces and other accompaniments are self serve and you can get as much as you want. Their chipotle salsa is spicy but damn is it good. They even have spicy onions that I never see. While you wait for your meal and watch the taquero at work, they have beans, tostadas, nopal, grilled onions and jalapenos all just sitting there FOR FREE. They also have some tiny potatoes soaking in the meat juices if you're lucky enough that they haven't run out (also for free!). The experience is just so customer forward and this is a gem that I hope expands even more. They have deals every week from buy one get one tortas, $1 tacos at a certain day at each location. It's often they have a line so consider yourself blessed if there isn't.

Went to their setup by O'Hennings. Not that great to be honest. The tacos come plain and you have…read moreto load them up yourself. Very bland. They also forgot three of my tacos. Wasn't worth driving back to get them. I would recommend the taco truck off 7th Standard by Shell. I believe it's called Taquero Mucho #2

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Erick's Street Tacos - Grilled onions, jalapeños, nopal, tostada for free

Grilled onions, jalapeños, nopal, tostada for free

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Sancho's Tacos - a fish taco and a shrimp taco

Sancho's Tacos

4.1(359 reviews)
3.2 mi
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I feel as though Sancho's Tacos has been coming up in my feed, or I hear about the place from…read morefriends. I finally had an opportunity to stop in myself and was not disappointed. So good! The place is pretty easy to find on the corner of 18th & R. There isn't a lot of seating for more than parties of 4. We were a party of 6 and we all smooshed into a horseshoe booth inside. There are only 2 of these booths available and they indicated they are not able to place additional seating at the booths. I imagine you might be able to put tables together outside for a larger party. We were greeted warmly, and while I felt overwhelmed by the amazing choices, the gal taking our order put me at ease by walking me through the menu board. We got amazing carnitas quesadillas and tacos and another dish that came on top of a mound of delicious fries. It's the kind of place where you order, then sit down and they bring you the food. We were well taken care of. Our drinks were refilled and they brought us 'to go' boxes. Their portions are generous and just tasty. And the iced tea was perfect! We ordered a full order of chips and salsa. That is extra. It was $6 for a full order ($5 for half) and these chips were well worth the cost. We will be back!

Vibe 10/10. Caliguey burrito 10/10. The salsas too. These were made with heart…read more Love

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Sancho's Tacos - Comfortable seating.

Comfortable seating.

Sancho's Tacos - Burrito bowl (i think this was a burrito with tri tip, but he was able to make it without the tortilla)

Burrito bowl (i think this was a burrito with tri tip, but he was able to make it without the tortilla)

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Birria Bros. - Keto Taco

Birria Bros.

4.6(142 reviews)
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Lucky to have stopped over in Bakersfield and discovered the Birria Bros experience. I was taken…read moreby the wonderful flavors in my birria burrito Enough for an appetite long from a road tripping. My wife had two tacos, but had to take one home after finishing my burrito. My only regret is that this food truck/patio is almost 300 miles from my home. Thank you Birroi Bros of Bakersfield! ​

It seems like every corner in town has a Mexican establishment serving birria these days either as…read morea brick-and-mortar, food truck, or taco stand. And I've eaten at nearly all of them. But on a recommendation from colleagues, I was told to make the trip to the central part of town and check out Birria Bros. I'm a convert: It's the best overall place I've had in town. Their menus is simple and laconic without a lot of options: You pick from taco, burrito, quesadilla, and flautas and then you pick the meat: birria, al pastor, or carne. No craziness or Flamin' Hot anything. This is my kind of establishment already. The service is no-frills: It's an iPad with a cashier, and you get one of those pager things that buzz/sound when your food is ready. And then your food gets prepared in the truck and served. This is all anyone needs in life. I enjoy their quesotacos. They're a bargain and a great size at that. But my favorite are the flautas: They're cruchy, creamy, and cheesy. The combos are good too because the rice and beans are tasty. Their orange-colored salsa is smoky but absolutely spicy - definitely use with caution but entirely worth the burn. I think the best thing about BB is the value, as you get a great product for what you pay. I wish they'd open a location on the Southwest.

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Birria Bros. - Drink menu 12/25

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Birria Bros. - Flautas

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Taqueria El Jalisciense - Valentine's Day Tacos

Taqueria El Jalisciense

4.6(9 reviews)
4.8 mi

Pass!!! Literally the only reason we went was because my boyfriend went to school with this guy &…read morelet me tell you maybe we went on an off day But, the woman taking our order there was just off/weird then gets on her phone to talk to idk who about roaches in their home of which my boyfriend confirmed they've always had them and that's where they make their SALSA!!??? Uh" why would you bring me here to eat then!!!!! Yup, threw away my food right there. Yes, the food may look presentable but it's a hard NO for me. If you can't control your infested home then why cater or serve the public? All he did was fool the system into getting recognition so thank you but NO THANK YOU. Yes I'm still with my boyfriend for all you wondering & he is now my fiancé. Due diligence on where you eat....

Found out about this taco truck from someone and decided to make my way to Union. I checked out the…read moreinstagram page and the food looked bomb! I was excited to check this place out. We had a hard time finding it at first, but it's located in the parking lot of South Union Mini Mart. There's a lot of different taco trucks on Union, so make sure you don't pass this one up. Parking isn't really an issue, so don't worry about that. Staff is really nice. The first time we visited the young lady that took our order was very friendly and interactive. She had a nice warm personality so you feel welcomed when you visit. The owner, I didn't catch his name but he's literally cooking the food in the back. He's super friendly and also made us feel welcomed. Even though they are wayyyy out there on Union, they are the reason why people want to come back. Yes, food can be good at places, but if you have a good heart and personality then people can tell you're genuine. The first time we visited we were overwhelmed because we wanted to try EVERYTHING, I don't know what's my favorite item yet, but I'll let you guys know when I find out. Don't sleep on Taqueria El Jalisciense! I'm not a big fan of chicken tacos and I even loved those and I would get it again. Everything is so flavorful and you can tell he really thought about his menu. What I love is that he uses quality meats. Don't believe me? Definitely check out his instagram @jalisciense_torres don't blame me if you get hungry checking out his page haha. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone. If you're around the area and don't mind driving out to Union then this is the place. Give them a chance. P.S. they only take cash or Zelle so be prepared and they open in the evenings at 4pm-10pm. You better go before people start hearing about this place and the lines get too long. :-)

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Taqueria El Jalisciense
Taqueria El Jalisciense
Taqueria El Jalisciense

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