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    California Fish Grill - Mesa, AZ

    4.2 (350 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    CALIFORNIA FISH GRILL - MESA, AZ ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    They offer cocktails too
    bernie m.

    This place is still so good! I stopped in for Taco Tuesday and ordered a Cajun salmon taco and 2 battered fish tacos. The Cajun salmon taco was new to me and it had really good flavor to it and was very fresh and juicy. The battered fish tacos are always good and my go to. They're a great deal on Tuesdays as they're a $1off each taco. The food here has always been very fresh and tasty. You can order at the kiosk and they call your name when your food is ready. It's definitely a great option instead of having food for almost the same price. Much kudos to their manager as her customer service skills are superb and I'm so impressed with her!

    Fish was over cooking and not fresh. Rice and sweet potato fries were good. Overall ok.  Classics Package
    Michael P.

    Fish was over cooked and not fresh. Rice and sweet potato fries were good. Classic package meal Ambiance was clean but crowded and hard to hear for your order.

    Grill asparagus and breaded shrimp taco
    Mark C.

    This location forces you to use their touch screen menu system to make orders. What I found initially confusing is that their physical menu doesn't even show all their options; only their website and touch screen menu actually lists everything they have. What's nice is that the customer service is stellar as they come out and help with ordering (which still proves that in-person ordering should always be an option). I tried out their breaded shrimp taco, sea salt mango juice, and grilled asparagus. The grilled asparagus cost more than the taco and it was only a few pieces of it. It was quite tough to eat and was definitely the worst grilled asparagus I've eaten at a restaurant. The shrimp taco itself was pretty small and average tasting. Sea salt does not go well with mango but they had some unique fountain drink options that you don't see anywhere else that sported a tasty root beer brand I've never had before. Although the customer service was quite friendly, the quality of the food didn't match the prices you had to pay.

    Fish and Cajun shrimp tacos.
    Rick H.

    I was attending the Mesa No Kings rally, and a woman was in the crowd, handing out coupons for a free taco, and inviting everyone to use their restroom. I thought that was extremely generous of a local business, so I went for lunch. Yes, the food is pricey, but it's also fresh and nicely prepared. I had a fish taco and a Cajun shrimp taco, both very tasty. Service was professional and super friendly. I will happily support this business.

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    Dana A.

    We stopped by the spot after a quick run into Walmart the other night, and I was pleasantly surprised with my experience and my food. First, the restaurant is tucked away in the parking lot of a really busy Walmart, but there's plenty of parking. Restaurant is also pretty large and well lit inside. When we went in, there weren't that many people Eating in, but several tables are occupied with people waiting for takeout orders or DoorDash. We ordered the fish and chips and each got a couple of different slides, including the feta cheese and tomatoes and the Greek fries. I am a big fish and chip fan so I am pretty critical about the preparation and one of the main things I look for is a crispy solid breading. They definitely have that And the fish portion size are fairly large. I ordered an extra one and I actually could've stopped at two. The sides were just as favorable and well prepared. Overall, this is definitely a go to place for fish and chips when I'm in the area.

    Pitiful serving of friend calamari! SMH
    Renee D.

    I frequent this establishment quite often and most times don't have an issue with my order. There have been a few times where they have forgotten to add avocado or the quantity was very scant. And this time put the icing on the cake. I ordered my normal avocado bowl with shrimp and added a side of fried calamari. I was hesitant because of the price almost $9. I got it anyway because I have been wanting some calamari. Yall when I tell you this order was ridiculous, they ought to be ashamed. I got 8 freaking pieces!!! I'm so pissed off! This right here will make me not want to come back because how are you gonna charge $9 for this pitiful serving?? Do better CFG. And it was over cooked and salty. I'm so disappointed!

    Swap with rosemary zucchini and sliced tomatoes and fets
    Denise M.

    You can always get a delicious, healthy meal here at a super reasonable price. I discovered swai here. I had never had it before, but ordered a combo with swai, and now I'm sold. There are kiosks at the counter to make your order, but there is someone there to help. They will call your name when your food is ready, but they also take your phone number to text, just in case you don't hear them. No I got my swai with cauliflower rice ($2.99 upcharge) and sliced tomatoes and feta. Hubby got the same as me, one son got the tilapia with fries and beans, and my other son got the shrimp Greek salad. Was trying to keep the calories low--160 calories for the fish, 65 for the cajun sauce, 90 for the cauliflower rice, and, believe it or not, the highest calorie item was the sliced tomatoes (5 slices) drizzled with olive oil topped with feta crumbles--it was a whopping 260 calories! There is wine and beer available, and chicken on the menu for those who don't like fish.

    Cucumber and cajun Atlantic salmon
    Jeremy P.

    I thought it was a joke when they handed me my $16 Atlantic salmon plate. It's literally 3 bites. It use to be twice this amount. They gave me a 1/5 of a portion a fish when I can go to Walmart and get a whole slab for the same price. And they thinly applied the sauce didn't even cover this frozen, dry fish. Going here use to be a treat because, despite a high cost, the food was proportioned well to the cost and the quality was fresher. All that is gone. This place should stay is California.

    Shrimp Caesar
    Melyn N.

    I remember trying California Fish Grill years ago. So I was excited to see a location open up here in Mesa and had to give it another go. The setup is casual and fast. You order from a tablet, wait for your name to be called, and grab your meal when it's ready. I went with the grilled swai topped with garlic butter, brown rice, and upgraded to the Brussels sprouts. Everything was light and flavorful. The Brussels sprouts stole the show, crispy, tangy, and perfectly cooked. I highly recommend them! What I really love about CFG is the variety. If you're a seafood lover, this place gives you real options. Fried, grilled, or seared fish? Check. Cajun or garlic butter or both? Absolutely. Prefer your fish as a sandwich or taco? They've got that too. It's such a refreshing change from the usual fish-and-chips spots around Mesa. Sometimes you just want something lighter but still full of flavor, and this place delivers exactly that.

    Everything Protein Bowl
    Janielle W.

    The everything protein bowl and dynamite bowl are delicious. The pickup service was fast and reliable. The ambience is very friendly. I recommend checking this healthy restaurant out.

    Mediterranean shrimp bowl, wasabi salmon bowl, grilled asparagus and garlic bread.
    Veronica P.

    Came here for an early dinner and had the Mediterranean Shrimp Protein Bowl with a side asparagus.. It was so flavorful, light and delicious! The service was great and Keyra was so friendly and helpful! The place was so nice and clean. I will definitely come back!

    ABSOLUTELY DESTROYED THIS MEAL! Cynthia was amazing and always made sure we were having a good time & the meal was perfect! she is the best!

    ABSOLUTELY DESTROYED THIS MEAL! Cynthia was amazing and was always making sure we were doing okay! she is the best!

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    23 days ago

    Good food. Cynthia and Jessica gave us good service! Good ambiance. Clean restaurant

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    Very excellent service from Cynthia, really liked the food. As well as the atmosphere, very chill.

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    1 month ago

    Shoutout to Cynthia for giving great service and being so helpful for my first time here ! Definitely coming back !

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    Cynthia and Jessica were so awesome and helpful!! The food was very good I got the cajun shrimp tacos.

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    Wonderfully kind staff and the shrimp Cesar salad was delicious kids loved their fish plate. Very fresh and flavorful

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    Love the Dynamite shrimp bowl with white rice. And the brussel sprouts are great too.

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    This location is always great! Cynthia went above and beyond to make and provided great service!

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    I'm looking for great fish ( no chips). Is this the place? Too much breading on sparse fish portions isn't acceptable. Is that the norm here?

    They don't bread the fish unless you want it breaded.

    Is the calamari served with a dipping sauce?

    Yes - you can get cocktail sauce or many yummy options from their "flavor bar"!

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    I used to live in Phoenix, and I tried this place for the first time literally the same week I was…read moremoving to Denver. Out of all the restaurants I had before leaving Arizona, THIS ended up being one of the places I couldn't stop thinking about after I moved away. Ever since leaving, I've randomly craved these tacos constantly. I've tried other taco spots in Denver hoping something would compare, but honestly nothing really hit the same. So when I came back out to Phoenix recently to visit some friends, this was one of the first places I knew I needed to come back to because I had built it up so much in my head over time. And somehow... it was just as good again. The meat tastes incredibly fresh, flavorful, and well-seasoned, and you can literally watch them prepare everything right in front of you, which makes the whole experience even better. There's something so satisfying about seeing the tacos being made fresh instead of food just appearing from the kitchen. You can tell they care about quality and consistency. The servers were also super friendly and welcoming both times I came here, which honestly makes such a difference. Everyone had great energy, the service was quick, and the whole place just feels inviting and authentic. I honestly think the fact that I remembered this place so vividly for so long says everything. Usually when you revisit a restaurant after hyping it up in your head for years, it ends up disappointing you. But this place tasted exactly how I remembered it, fresh, flavorful, comforting, and absolutely worth the obsession. Safe to say this place is officially a mandatory stop for me anytime I'm back in Phoenix now.

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