OMG times 1 million!!!! So I was invited to a yelp elite event and couldn't make at the last minute. However, I was looking forward to trying the food here because the menu was so appealing. So I decided to show some love to this establishment despite not being able to make their event. Now peoples let me tell you something. Who ever is in the kitchen they KNOW KNOW what they are doing. Sir or ma'am I thank you from the bottom of my heart for preparing my meal and sharing your culinary skills with the DMV area. I just want to hug you right now. So I'm sending you a cyber hug. I ordered the honey citrus chicken bowl with cauliflower rice and coconut shrimp. When I tell you I thought I died and went to heaven because I havent had food that taste this darn good in a while. Well this restaurant has made a believer out of me. Healthy good food exists and its right here in Kingstown. I ordered delivery services to my job for lunch and everything was packaged well, food still warm, and just dag on delicious. I had my coworker try the coconut shrimp and they agreed that this place is just yessss all the things. Words can not describe the feelings we felt while enjoying this food. Yall this food is fresh and so filling. Guess what...the prices are affordable and reasonably priced. However, I will say I had to pay $13 for delivery. But, it was wellllll worth it. In the near future, I will be making that trip to kingstown periodically to feed my belly with this goodness and I recommend you and you and you should do the same. Fire McDonald's, this is the real happy meal! Put a California Fish Grill on every corner. read more

California Fish Grill - Honey citrus chicken bowl with cauliflower rice - Seafood Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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As a pescatarian, this place has been godsend to me! I have been eating at this restaurant so many times (at least twice every week or at least 4 days a month ) it's quite embarrassing how much I rely on their meals, but these bowls taste and feel so healthy that I don't feel guilty of eating out or having take-out from this place! The menu is mostly fish and some seafood options like shrimp and lobster, with the exception of chicken. The plates are fairly priced and the sides are well packed. I must say that to the exception of the protein on tacos and the grilled fish, the protein on the bowls quite lack on seasoning, but I think it's okay since you can add sauces (yes, no additional cost) on the side and it's fine. The tilapia and salmon have great taste, as for the rockfish sometimes can taste a little "fishy", but I have eaten the everything protein bowl so many times (without chicken, extra rockfish and comes with shrimp), so it has been really varied the taste I love coming here on Taco Tuesday (even thought I have had their salmon taco combo and shrimp taco combo on regular days) for their $3 dollar tacos... err except the salmon taco maintains its $5 price???? So I just order shrimp and swai single tacos only! The grilled blackened swai is delicious and it's way better than many other restaurants. We truly like having their salads because are big portions, compared to some seafood places that skimp on their romaine lettuce and other cruciferous veggies we usually don't spend more than $35 for our meals! I love the flexibility of letting you modify your order without crazy charges! (Looking at you sweetgreens and chopt). It's not crazy packed by the time I usually go, but might be during lunch time. The employees are very friendly and keep the place clean! I like that they are not blasting music, so it's quite nice to just sit down a eat there! This is the best "corporate slop bowl" place you will ever find, and it's tucked in a random plaza in the intersection of Springfield and Alexandria! read more

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We have been here quite a few times. I think my family has settled in on what our go to order is. Overall great experiences. Pros: fresh non fried fish for a reasonable price. We've only ever gotten grilled so can't speak for fried options. Offers fresh veggies. Relatively quick service from order to being ready. Appreciate they use real plates and avoid single use items. (I do appreciate the extra work they do to bus the tables. I assume to reduce the amount of plates/utensils being thrown away if people cleared their own spots.) Critiques: I wish the tomato salad was a bit bigger. I ordered it 3x and one time I felt it was a decent size. I wish the zucchini would be offered without rosemary. For some reason rosemary with zucchini doesn't go together for my preferences. If you could custom to no rosemary I'd love it. We got take out once to eat at an event and they didn't include utensils. We clicked that option on check out. Not sure if it was a fluke. read more

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Had the everything protein bowl with extra rockfish. And honestly, I really didn't like the seasoning on the protein. What's worse is that I thought they would've jazzed up the plain rice and beans a little to add flavor but they didn't. I would not come back for this. Service was fine. I just picked up. Literally no one inside - so dull looking from the outside that I thought it was closed. read more

I just had to leave a review for my local California Fish Grill location in the Springfield/Alexandria, VA area. I've been about three times since it's opened and all three times were fantastic. The most memorable time was when I ordered the Wasabi Salmon Bowl, but I substituted the Salmon with Shrimp. Wow! Packed with flavor, especially from that Wasabi Aioli sauce. If you are a Wasabi lover, like myself, you definitely need to get a Wasabi bowl from them. 9.5 out of 10 for their Wasabi Bowl. Other great items include the Mediterranean Bowls (8 out of 10), Shrimp Skewers (8 out of 10), or Shrimp Tacos (9.5 out of 10). Great Food, Great Customer Service, and Cleanliness has always been on point when visiting this location. Check them out, whenever you are in the area. read more

California Fish Grill - Wasabi Salmon Bowl (sub Salmon with Shrimp) - Seafood Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

We have a new fish spot in the DC area!! When I saw them on my timeline, the food looked so fresh, I made sure I would get there one day. Well...today is that day!! Let's GO!! . Where I am: @californiafishgrill . Location Reviewed: 7003A Manchester Blvd., Alexandria V.A. . Items Reviewed: STAMP!! Their New England Clam Chowder ($7.99 with clams, & oyster crackers). Divine!! Creamy, well cooked clams, & nicely seasoned!! STAMP!! Their Fish & Chips ($19.95 with two pieces of beer battered,& fried cod, seasoned fries, & dried parsley zucchini). Super crispy, & thick cod, well seasoned fries, & DELICIOUS zucchini!! STAMP!! Their Coastal Taco Combo ($13.99 with a fried beer battered fish taco with pico de gallo, & pickled onions, & a cajun fish taco with corn, avocado crema, & pickled onions, seasoned fries, seasoned tomato, & feta, & their strawberry mint juice). That fried fish taco, juice...STAMP!! The grilled fish taco, zucchini...LIKE THAT! STAMP!! Their Dynamite Shrimp Bowl ($14.99 with breaded, fried, sweet chili sauced up shrimp, tomato, cilantro, lettuce, cabbage, & white rice). Mildly spicy, but more sweet shrimp, with super fresh vegetables, & rice!! Oh STAMP their sea salt & mango drink $3.49. STAMP!! Their Teriyaki Salmon Grilled Platter ($19.75 with grilled teriyaki salmon, asparagus, & grilled corn). A well portioned meal, with flavorful salmon, thick asparagus, & smoky corn!! STAMP!! Their Lobster Roll Combo ($27.95 with two seasoned lobster rolls, fries & butter). Thick rolls, with that buttery butter!! Everything on this plate hit!! . Customer Service: On Point! . Parking: Decent. . Recommendations: Those Lobster rolls were EVERYTHING!! . Accessibility: It's wheelchair & differently abled persons friendly. 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews read more

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To be very frank, this placed shocked me tremendously. From the old baja fresh to this was a big upgrade. Food is fresh and super tasty! I was able to try 4 items from the menu cause my partner and i were both invited. The side caesar(5/5), the grilled fish(5/5), crispy shrimp5/5), lobster rolls(partner says 5/5), coconut shrimp(4/5). The food and service was fast! I loved everything i tried!!! Prices are great for the amount and we'll seasoned food. Amazing food! I am glad it is in the neighborhood so many options to cone back to try. They offer alcohol and yummy N/A drinks too! Staff is super sweet! read more

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New location. Restaurant quality meals at value prices This quaint neighborhood Restaurant is located in heart of Kingstowne or the Alexandria Virginia area. The prices are excellent and the taste is restaurant quality. Run do not walk. Menu items Mediterranean shrimp bowl Salmon Burrito bowl Sauteed brussel sprouts balsamic glaze Sweet potato fries My only criticism is that the salmon bowl had too much rice and little vegetables and salmon to balance the bowl out. #seafood #goodeats #instagood #instafood #viral read more

The food is freshly made & delicious. The menu is Keto & GPL-1 friendly or if you are just eating healthy. They list the protein and calories transparently. The service is spot on and quick to offer help and recommendations. The atmosphere is clean and friendly. The tables have handicap level as well as high tips with ample handicap parking right in front. read more

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This is my first time visiting here, I was really excited to see that there was a new fish restaurant. There is a good variety of dishes including Poké bowls to grilled plates as well as protein bowls too. What I really like about this place is that it shows the amount of protein in each dish so for people who are tracking their protein like myself it's been really helpful. The staff here is very kind and service is wonderful and they made me feel very comfortable and welcomed here! I like that there's plenty of seating and also a lot of lighting, which makes the place feel bright and nice! Now for the food, I ordered the lobster roll the clam chowder as well as the grilled Ahi grill plate with a side of diced zucchini and white rice. The lobster roll is small for the price that you pay for, but it is very fresh and very delicious! The clam chowder is very tasty as well. The only downside is that if you get it to go, they don't fill the cup all the way. The Ahi grill the plate is a great healthy option for a meal and it is also very delicious and the Ahi portion is quite generous. I hope to come back again and try more dishes! read more

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So We've Been Here A Couple Of Times & Its Great Having A Seafood Place With Fresh Selection Of Seafood Available! Definitely Excited To Try More Dishes As The Last Times We Went They Sold Out Of The Tuna & Lobster Rolls So Those Are Definitely On The List Of Must Try's As They Sold Out Quickly! Also Forgot To Mention That They Have Artisan Sodas Along With Pepsi Products But No Mountain Dew Unfortunately But Can't Wait Until They Can Offer The $6 Cocktails On Tap There Look Delicious! They Said It Should Be Available By Next Week & Will Definitely Update More! Previous Review: My Partner & Friends + Family We All Came Today For Soft Opening Of This New Location, I've Personally Never Been To The Other Locations But Glad I Was Able To Get Tickets For This Soft Opening Weekend. We Arrived & Helped At The Kiosk By A Very Nice Gentleman We Didn't Catch His Name But He Was Very Nice & Patient With Us We Were Amazed At The Many Selections From The Visual Menu. Then We Seated The Place Was Quite Clean Then Our Food Was Served By Jose Who Asked How We Enjoyed Our Meal While Thanking Us For Coming! The Soft Opening Offered Us A Free Meal & Drink Some Options Weren't Available Yet Like The Premium Sides & Entrees. We All Got Different Entrees To Try & Share As We Were Captivated By All The Options! We Will Most Definitely Be Back & Can't Wait To Try More! read more

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This is a fast casual seafood restaurant! I was pleasantly surprised by the freshness of everything we ordered. Though on the pricier end for your typical fast casual, the quality of food is worth the price. We ordered a rockfish platter, clam chowder, fish and chips, and kids fish and chips. The rockfish platter could have used more seasoning on the fish, but it was cooked perfectly. The kale salad is a must and balanced both dishes perfectly. Next time i would pass on the clam chowder. Service overall was very pleasant but a tad slow getting the orders out. I would recommend! read more

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Thrilled to have a California Fish Grill In Kingstowne! Staff are still in training so please be patient. We have been here twice since they opened. Food is delicious and we will continue to frequent this place :) We enjoyed the lobster rolls (ask for extra "dirty butter"), clam chowder soup, fish and chips, breaded shrimp and brussel sprouts . The garlic parmesan bread was good too. Unfortunately, ours was room temp so we had to send it back but the restaurant was kind and made us a fresh order. The branzino and tilapia were okay. Nothing to rave about. read more

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Food was excellent. Service was even better. I made an error on my order and they very graciously fixed it. I will absolutely be back.

We came due to our kid's track team fundraiser. Food was good, they serve alcoholic drinks! I love how they support fundraisers! read more

California Fish Grill - First time here for our kid's track fundraiser. Food was good and they alcoholic beverages lol. - Seafood Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Great new addition to the Manchester Lakes Plaza. Service was very friendly, the restaurant is pretty new so some of the staff appeared to be training when we dined in. Ordering process is fairly easy, they have big screens with pictures and descriptions to order yourself. We waited about 10 min for our food, we ordered the wasabi bowl, which was good but not for everyone, the wasabi flavor was strong. Salmon burrito bowl was soooo good! Will be my go to moving forward. I appreciated the kid meal options, my kids had the battered fish with a side of fried and grilled shrimp with a side of tomato. They come with a free drink. Overall it was a good meal, lots of options to choose from, service was great so we will definitely be back! read more

California Fish Grill has a good number of locations, with the Kingstowne being the newest one. They offer 100% sustainable seafood eats (all of their seafood that is served meets rigorous standards recognized by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program, third-party certifications, or credible improvement projects!) and offers a more 'healthier' alternative on fast food. There are various sides to choose from: french/sweet potato/dynamite fries, white/brown/cauliflower rice, kale slaw, seasoned tomato & feta, diced zucchini & rosemary, grilled asparagus, brussels sprouts, beans, fire roasted street corn, or Caesar/house salad. They also have kid-friendly and catering options. We ordered: +a bowl of New England Chowder - served with oyster crackers; you can also add shrimp, if you want +a app size of the Breaded Calamari - came with a cocktail sauce +the 2 Lobster Roll Plate - this came with a choice a side, in which we opted for the fire roasted corn +the Dynamite Shrimp Bowl - you can choose your base (white/brown/cauliflower rice or have it as a salad - we opted for the white rice; topped with a red/green cabbage mix, a handful of quick-fried shrimp that were dressed in the house's spicy dynamite sauce, green onions, and diced tomatoes with sesame soy sauce; we opted out of the cilantro +and, the Battered Cod & Breaded Shrimp - two crispy battered cod with 6 fried shrimp; this came with 2 sides, in which we opted for the sweet potato fries and the brussels sprouts Everything came out fresh, and the portions were pretty generous! I would like to try their Cajun Swai Plate, the Mediterranean Branzino, or the Rockfish on the next visit! Service was pretty friendly and efficient; the line did move along quickly, and the place was packed! Seating is available. Located in the Festival at Manchester Lakes, there's ample parking in the large plaza. +100% sustainable seafood! +generous portions +friendly staff & service +located in the Festival at Manchester Lakes +ample parking read more

I Originally Came To This Shopping Center To Go To Baja Fresh, But Once I Arrived I Noticed This New Spot That Took Over The Space. I Checked Out The Menu Out Of Curiosity, Left, And Decided To Come Back Later To Actually Try It & I'm So Glad I Did. Located In A Shopping Center With Plenty Of Free Parking, Which Makes It Easy And Convenient. The Customer Service Here Is Top Tier, Seriously Amazing. Isabella Is Such A Sweet Person, Always Smiling Both Times I Came In. She Was Helpful With Suggestions & Just Has A Really Warm Personality & Spirit. The Manager Was Also Friendly And Helpful, Working Just As Hard As The Employees Which I Always Respect Seeing. The Team Here Really Makes The Experience Better. EVERYTHING PROTEIN BOWL - $12.99 This Bowl Comes With Salmon, Rockfish, Shrimp, And Chicken. I Opted Out Of The Chicken & Kept It All Seafood. For $12.99 This Is Honestly A Steal, It Also Comes With Pinto Beans, Tomatoes, Parsley, Salsa, & Rice. Everything Tastes Amazing & The Portion Is Very Filling. Next Time I'm Adding Avocado Since They Ran Out This Time. :( *I Added Cajun Butter, Which Elevated The Flavor Even More. The Combination Of Seafood And Seasoning Was Perfect. Between The Price & Taste, I'm Honestly Wondering Where This Spot Has Been All This Time. LOBSTER ROLL (À La Carte) - $13.95 The Dirty Butter Lobster Roll On A Soft Roll Was So Good. They Give A Nice Amount Of Lobster & The Buttery Flavor Paired With The Perfectly Cooked Lobster Was Delicious. Another Item That Feels Like A Steal For The Price, I'm Really Happy I Tried It. Their Soda Fountain Is One Of The Coolest I've Seen With Some Really Unique Flavors. Unique Soda Options Included: Pineapple Float, Agave Vanilla Cream, Black Cherry, Root Beer Plus Standard Drink Options Like: Pepsi, Pepsi Zero, Starry, Tropicana Lemonade, & Water They Also Have Teas Like Hibiscus Raspberry & Natural Black Tea. I Was A Little Hesitant Since Drinks Are Around $3+, But After Trying The Pineapple Cream, It Was Absolutely Worth It.... So Good. The Restaurant Is Very Clean, Spacious, & Organized. There Are Signs Everywhere Plus Digital Screens Where You Can Place Your Order, Which Is Pretty Nice. They Have A Huge Variety Of Options Including: Taco Tuesday Specials, Cocktails, Beer, Poke Bowls, Tacos, Seafood Plates, Salads, Rice Bowls, And Desserts. It Honestly Feels Like The Best Of All Worlds If You Love Seafood & Fresh Options. I'm Really Glad I Decided To Try This Spot. Great Prices, Delicious Food, Amazing Customer Service, & A Clean, Comfortable Environment. I'll Definitely Be Back Again Very Soon. read more

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We stopped in to grab carry out. Salmon plate with rice and grilled corn and branzino with rice and kale salad. Salmon plate definitely better. The branzino was served skin on, and that was too much to manage on a thin piece of meat. Taste was ok but charred. We will try the bowls next time. Service was pleasant. Order at counter and pick up there. Reminded me of the BBQ place in Springfield in terms of style. Not cheap either. Clean and pleasant atmosphere. read more

Went to the Fish grill with my girlfriends last week, and it was great! I got the lobster roll plate, and it was delicious. My friends got the fish and chips, and they said it was great. I have to say that the food looked exactly like the pictures on the app, beautiful. The staff were so helpful in ordering for us, and very friendly. Also a big thanks to Eve, who made our experience wonderful. Thank you California Fish Grill. read more

Astoundingly well-cooked and fresh fish with amazingly friendly and competent service. The condiments, garnishes, produce, etc. were really well-balanced, and I like that the fish is all sustainably sourced and that the sodas have real cane sugar. read more

I really wanted to like California Fish Grill. The restaurant itself was super clean and the employees were very nice, which we appreciated. Honestly, the food even looked good at first... until we actually put our fork into it. We ordered cod, shrimp, dynamite fries, Brussels sprouts, and garlic bread. The dynamite fries had good flavor but were cold and soggy. The Brussels sprouts actually tasted great, but they were also cold. The cod was small, dry, and mostly batter, and the batter was hard and kind of mealy. The shrimp tasted like they came straight out of a bag, pre-battered. They were hard, dry, and cold too. Overall, everything tasted greasy and heavy, which isn't what you expect from a place that advertises fresh seafood. We were hoping it would be more like Slapfish, but it clearly missed the mark. Our meal came out to $36.34 and was barely edible. Sadly, this will be a never again for us. read more

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The salmon bowl with lettuce was good. My husband got fried catfish which looked and tasted like leftovers from days before. My husband and son got asparagus as a side which looked wilted. Husband said the asparagus had a vinegar taste. No issues with the service. read more

I am so happy that one of my favorite casual eateries from L.A. is on the east coast, like the name states California fish grill is a socal staple! Sustainable seafood and this location doesn't disappoint- a taste of Cali right in VA. I got my usual the swai with half Cajun and garlic butter and it was delicious per usual, you can't go wrong with any of the menu items . The tacos are delish as well! Everything is fresh and well seasoned, and customer service is great and the restaurant is clean. Very on brand read more

I really enjoyed this! I've never heard of it until it moved into Manchester Lakes. I went two weeks ago for the first time with my son. I got the fish and chips and I have to say it was quite salty and very greasy, but my son got the Mediterranean bowl with shrimp and it was fantastic! The service was good, people were friendly. The restaurant was clean. I would definitely go back. read more

This place just opened in alexandria and it went WAY over my expectations. It was very spacious and you could order on a kiosk. It wasnt expensive at all the and the bowls are more filling than they look. There were many types of fish and the chicken was grilled super well too. read more

California Fish Grill - EVERYTHING PROTEIN BOWL - Seafood Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

What a lovely surprise to find this joint. Its food is delicious, fresh, well presented and fair in its pricing. The restaurant is clean and modern. Where have you been all my life California Fish Grill?! Glad you're here! read more

Came here this past weekend with my husband and a friend of ours. We had been out and about most of the day and wanted a quick and filling lunch! Decided to check out California fish grill and it was delicious! Easy ordering and the wait wasn't terrible! Everything came out hot and fresh! I grabbed the honey garlic shrimp protein bowl which was super yummy! Will definitely be back to check out a few other items next time! read more

I went to eat there today it was my first time, and the kindness with which a young woman named Yessica served me was excellent, she had a lovely smile. read more

Hugh rip off. $28 for lobster nachos lucky if there was 2 ounces of lobster manager said there was 4 ounces. No way! Tuna in the Poké bowls = awful. Surely bleached and reconstituted. No way that's fresh. go there again sad that people think this is food read more

New location that is kept very clean. Friendly staff and food is amazing!! The Cajun tacos are the favorite and the extra sauces offered make it perfect. Glad they kept the same quality all the way from California. We used to live by the Cypress location and it was a weekly meal for us. read more

A very good, would try again The employ was very helpful, and answered all the questions I had. looked great inside, food was great nothing bad to say read more

Pretty good for the cost. Smaller portions but everything had decent flavor. The place was clean and the employees were friendly. Good spot for lunch. Will be back read more

Fair food with only 2 concerns. Prices are a little high for fast food, and the side of zucchini was ridiculously slight. We had cod and grilled rockfish. The Rockfish was just great. The cod was good, but not as good as competitors like Bonefish Grill, Cheesecake Factory, or (my favorite) Skrimp Shack. The service was polite and the interior very clean and commodious to relaxation. There are many very unusual sides available, many with an up charge. We will return, but not our number one recommendation. Okay. But not great. Our first visit. Very welcoming folks, and open only a few weeks. read more

The shrimp Cesar salad was amazing. Kiosk style ordering but great service overall. Will definitely be back .

I decided to try something new and I really loved the food. I returned for lunch for remainder of the week. Also, the service was spectacular. Yessica was very nice and helpful. read more

The food here was outstanding and quick. All of the staff were nice, the place was clean and welcoming. Will definitely be back.

We had the shrimp bowl and salmon bowl and soup. All was tasty, nicely prepared. Ordering/service was good. Nice place, nothing fancy-- comfortable. We will come back and try the fish (grilled, baked etc). Glad this restaurant is here in the area. If you like seafood-- give it a visit. read more

Not the California Fish Grill I enjoyed in California or even Fairfax! I ordered branzino dinner to go and was shocked at how tiny the fish pieces were. Portions were barely half of other California Fish Grill locations. Disappointed! read more