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    California Fish Grill

    4.0 (76 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    CALIFORNIA FISH GRILL ATMOSPHERE

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    Dogs allowed

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    Monica W.

    Stopped in for dinner. There were several patrons also doing take-away. I was immediately greeted when I walked up to the counter. The workers were very helpful and upbeat. The restaurant was clean with a range of music genres playing on the speakers. This visit was a solid 3* but the staff was amazing so I had to bump my rating up a star. - I ordered a Rockfish taco, way too much breading and dry. I do not recommend. - One Lobster roll, it was ok. Wouldn't order again. - Shrimp basket, my go to. I just wish it came with more than eight perfectly golden cooked shrimp. I'll be back to try the clam chowder and get another shrimp basket.

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    Alex W.

    Had the pleasure of coming here during a Yelp event and the food was phenomenal! Ordered the ahi tuna grilled and an everything protein bowl. Ahi steak was cooked perfectly. All the macros are also super easy to track which a big plus!

    WASABI SALMON BOWL and CAJUN SWAI PLATE W/WHITE RICE & ZUCCHINI
    Steven T.

    This is a popular chain on the west coast that finally opened in the DMV. We were looking for a lighter dinner and decided to finally try it. We got the grilled swai with some grilled veggies along with their salmon bowl. The fish was fresh and flavors were good but on the milder side. For a healthier option, this was pretty good but I wouldn't really go out of my way to get it. Entrees: Wasabi Salmon Bowl and Grilled Swai with Rich and Zucchini Sides: Brussel Sprouts

    Half eaten Caesar. Great creamy dressing.  With Cajun taco. Delicious flavor, but tortilla fell apart.
    Amy P.

    On this visit, enjoyed a Cajun shrimp taco with a Caesar salad. Ate half of the delicious salad before I took the photo. The dressing was creamy and very good. The taco was well seasoned, had a nice sauce, fresh corn, and pickled onions. Very filling. Only issue was the tortilla was very thin and the whole taco fell apart when I picked it up. Ate most of the filling with a fork.

    BREADED CALAMARI
    Ryan C.

    Been here twice already. Portions are very filling and can make two meals. My go to has been the Everything Protein Bowl. It's full of shrimp, salmon, rockfish, chicken, rice, beans, tomato, and chili. Definitely hit the spot every time. We've also tried the lobster nachos which are huge and come in a catering tray size. Could use more lobster but still pretty flavorful. The dynamite fries and fried calamari are good sides and the sea salt mango juice was refreshing. California Fish Grill is also big on sustainability which is a huge plus. Definitely worth coming back to.

    COD FISH & CHIPS
    Amani A.

    I really wish there were more locations around NOVA -- this is such a great healthy option. My husband ordered the fish and chips with a side of kale coleslaw, and I had the shrimp tacos. Everything was delicious. The employees were incredibly kind and helpful, which made the experience even better. I do wish they offered more options for toddlers and kids beyond just French fries, but overall it was a great meal and we'll definitely be back.

    Darrell L.

    Fast casual concept from Cali...excited to try it as a healthy, relatively inexpensive option is always welcome. They have several different fish options (swai, salmon, rockfish, catfish etc) to choose from and you get to add a sauce and sides. I go with the swai with the chili garlic sauce and the brown rice and street corn. It is pretty tasty and light. Feels like a healthy choice. Hope they open one closer to Reston as this woild be a good addition to the food scene.

    Christine N.

    The food here was good but nothing special. It's a nice and relatively healthy meal. The fish was well seasoned but pretty boring until you add the sauces. The sides are pretty standard. I'm glad I tried it but don't think it will become a regular part of my meal rotation. The restaurant was nicely kept and service was friendly.

    SALMON BURRITO BOWL
    Tanya B.

    I came to California Fish Grill because of all of the rave reviews on Yelp, and they were pretty accurate! I was looking for a healthier fast casual option for food that wasn't too pricy, and I found it in California Fish Grill. I love that they have a sustainable sea food policy, in that they only use seafood that is abundantly available in order to preserve the sea creatures from extinction for future generations. It's a super unique and kind policy that I can get behind, and honestly should be what we are aiming for as a society. My husband picked up my food so I can't say much about the atmosphere or the inside of the restaurant, but the order was accurate and had all of the extras that I wanted. I ordered the Salmon Burrito Bowl, which normally has: Cajun marinated salmon, white rice, beans, sliced avocado, tomato-cilantro mix, pickled onions, cream sauce & Roasted Tomatillo Salsa. I ordered mine with the cauliflower rice instead, and opted to take out the beans and pickled onions. I was a bit worried about the portion size as it looked deceivingly small, however I was pleasantly surprised at how much food was packed into this container. I could barely finish it and might need to share it next time. The salmon was tender and moist, and the Cajun spices were incredibly tasty and light. Every bit of the bowl had flavor, from the fish itself to the cauliflower rice, salsa, and cream sauce. I loved my added dynamite sauce which was perfectly spicy and flavorful, and the green goddess sauce which was my absolute favorite; It's a cilantro sauce with a tangy flavor. The bowl was a 7/10 for me. I also ordered the Cajun Rockfish Taco which had a corn tortilla (I really appreciate it when a restaurant uses corn tortillas as opposed to flour as it generally has more flavor and is much healthier, not to mention more authentic), spicy roasted corn, green goddess cilantro sauce, tomatoes, cabbage, cilantro, and pickled onions (which I did not get). The rockfish in the taco was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Again the Cajun seasoning and the green goddess sauce really made the taco taste great. The veggies were fresh and the cabbage crunchy. I would say that this was a 8/10 as well for me. I do wish they had a create your own bowl option and I hope to see that on the menu in the future, as it would still be using the same sea food that was available, just with different bowl ingredients. The only thing I would say that I didn't like was the fact that they most likely used canola oil in their seasoning and cooking which is usually a stomach irritant for me, and there was a decent amount of it. I am still rating it higher just because it's a healthy, sustainable and cheap option which is tasty, and most people who don't have my stomach issues would be fine to order it. TLDR: California Fish Grill is a healthy, sustainable, delicious, and cheap option for food. The seafood is fresh and the veggies as well, and the sauces and seasonings are on point. They get orders correct despite a lot of modifications, and I would recommend them to others who are trying to eat a little healthier while keeping on a budget.

    BROWN RICE - DICED ZUCCHINI & ROSEMARY & COLESLAW
    Ellen D.

    I ordered through the "Too Good To Go" app, so this review is based solely on that experience. The app lets restaurants offer a "surprise" bag of leftover food at a discounted price. In my surprise bag, I got brown rice, a hot zucchini salad, and coleslaw. The brown rice was actually really good and gave me a nostalgic vibe--kind of like the brown rice we used to have back in elementary school. The zucchini wasn't for me; it had a very strong Italian seasoning flavor. The coleslaw was also not great--it tasted pretty bland and was on the dry side, not very creamy or moist. That said, a lot of the other items on their menu sounded really good, so I'd probably give them another try in the future.

    Norry H.

    Excellent food, clean and spacious dining room, attentive staff and reasonable prices. I had the grilled rock fish bowl with brown rice. Fish was very fresh, avocado was beautiful and ripe, brown rice perfectly cooked. This will be my go-to for sure.

    CAJUN ROCKFISH TACO, BATTERED ROCKFISH TACO, BREADED SHRIMP TACO , FRIED CATFISH
    Olivia T.

    Love the fish and shrimp tacos here! They are of bigger size and pretty generous on portions and toppings. Also ordered the fried fish platter, happy with it, like that you can do sides substitute to veggies to make us feel healthier. Nice and clean place and food comes out pretty fast. Would come back for the taco Tuesday~

    Christine H.

    Fast, casual, healthy food option for a good price! Service was super friendly and there is also a kiosk that you can order at. Many different fish options, sauces and sides. It's a great addition to the area for a healthier meal. The food came out quick and was good. I will definitely be back to try more!

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    Love the food and service specially yessica coke here every often won't stop great ambiance

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    I have ordered online several times the food is very good. I have been recommending it to other people.

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    This place I highly recommended to try. It's very clean, great staff, and has delicious dishes. Thumbs up!

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    La Jarochita is everything. I genuinely cannot say enough good things about this place -- every…read moresingle time I go, I leave beyond satisfied, a little stuffed, and with money still in my pocket. That combo is rare and I refuse to take it for granted. The food is just incredible across the board. And I mean ALL of it. I have yet to order something that didn't completely deliver. The flavors are bold, authentic, and made with what clearly feels like actual care and love going into every dish. It's the kind of food that makes you stop mid-bite just to appreciate what's happening. And the prices? Beyond reasonable. You are getting so much food and flavor for what you pay -- it never feels like a splurge even when you go all out on the order. I find myself coming back any chance I get and honestly the hardest part of the visit is just deciding what to get because everything is that good. It's become one of those non-negotiable spots for me -- the kind of place I'll drive for and never think twice about. If you're in the Manassas area and you haven't been to La Jarochita yet, fix that immediately. You will not regret it, you will not leave hungry, and your wallet will thank you.

    Honestly I liked the authentic experience of La Jarochita but I think this place was definitely…read moreoverhyped to me. We drove out of our way to try this place and honestly it was a bit confusing to figure out where to order. There are two lines and it's not very clear which one we are supposed to get in for what. Especially because some of the items are duplicate on both menus. I noticed there was barely anyone in the "restaurant" line. Anyway, we sort of got a little bit of everything and wasn't completely brown away. I liked that they let you add your own toppings, and all of the sauces that have available were great. But the taco meats all sort of lacked a bit of flavor. Carnitas are my favorite but these were a bit inconsistent. Some pieces were very nice and juicy where others were hard to chew. I will say the place is very clean and spacious. They're pretty quick with your order as well. The food was lacking flavor for me personally. Overall, I don't think I would go back.

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    They have an entire concha wall which is always an indication of good things to come. I had lunch here and their food was spot on.

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    Walked in during happy hour. The bartender who was serving people at the bar and tables as well,…read morewas really nice. Brought us menus and waters shortly after sitting down. Had an Al Pastor and a birria taco (lamb). My wife had a Jeffery off the HH menu and a carnitas taco (dirty). She liked the taco not so much the Jeffrey.

    I'm not sure this review is fair considering this restaurant serves artisan tacos as opposed to…read morewhat many consider to be "real tacos." I came here during a visit to Fairfax and decided to see what was happening in here while visiting nearby Barnes & Noble. Nice clean spot with a bar and monitors. I came on a Saturday afternoon and it wasn't crowded. I ordered the spicy mushroom, taco Bamba (skirt steak), and chicken (Peruvian). My biggest mistake was eating the spicy mushroom first. It was so hot, I could barely eat the other two. For my taste, I didn't enjoy any of the three. They just don't taste like Mexican tacos, and I guess that's the whole point. I guess I should be impressed by the variety of ingredients, but a good taco is a good taco. Sometimes a simple hamburger just beats a steak. Other diners looked happy and content, so I'm sure this place has their following. This is a strip mall with solid parking, retail stores, and other places to eat. I wouldn't call this a destination spot, with exception for the book store, Nordstrom Rack, Old Navy, and Capital Grille. The main section of the parking lot was quite full and all the stores along the mall appear to track solid business. I was hoping to sit down and eat at the bar, but it was empty with no good games on TV when I visited, so I ordered takeout, which took about 12 minutes to prepare. I wish this place the best.

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    Image of the bar inside the restaurant with over a dozen red high stools with large windows in the bakc.

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