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

The front desk staff is always friendly if you don't want to order off the kiosks. I prefer the human interaction personally. If I have questions or make adjustments the staff is always very helpful. The ingredients here are always so fresh. The cooks have been well trained in cooking fish and seafood to perfection. It is always moist and tender. The quality of the fish is excellent. I ordered the Branzino, a sea bass, with the fresh sliced tomatoes and feta. My second side I upgraded to a Caesar salad for 99 cents. The tomatoes were yummy, the salad had a good flavor but unfortunately the lettuce was about room temperature. It has a very industrial interior. On a busy day the cement floors and high ceilings amply sound so it can be very loud. The decor is not inviting so it's not an environment you want to hang out in long. They do have outdoor seating, but you are right on California Ave so it can be very loud as well. I go for the food not the experience. If you want delicious & affordable fresh fish check out this restaurant. read more

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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. read more

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I ordered the Dynamite Shrimp Bowl with white rice and they gave me the brown rice, the brown rice was gross, I got very little shrimp and a boat load of brown rice, I had ordered via doordash. Waste of money, waste of time. Never order delivery from this place, absolutely disappointed. I'm never going to try this place ever again. read more

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. read more

California Fish Grill - Seafood Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I had a really good experience at California Fish Grill. The restaurant was clean, and the staff were friendly and efficient even during busy hours. I ordered the lobster roll combo, which came with a side of fries. I did have to pay a little extra to upgrade to sweet potato fries, which was a bit of a surprise. The sandwich itself was buttery, the bread was soft, and the lobster portion was reasonable. The price felt a little on the higher side, so a few more pieces of lobster would have been nice. That said, it definitely satisfied my craving for a lobster roll. I'd return to California Fish Grill to try some of their other menu options. read more

Located in a strip mall. Feels similar to going into chipotle. It's bright, lots of seating- order at the counter. Minimal employee interaction The food however is surprisingly good. It's a great place to add to the rotation if you're wanting seafood. read more

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. read more

California Fish Grill - GIANT SHRIMP with WHITE RICE and FIRE ROASTED STREET CORN - Seafood Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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! read more

California Fish Grill - Seafood Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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. read more

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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! read more

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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!! read more

California Fish Grill - Chowder fries. - Seafood Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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. read more

California Fish Grill - The front of the restaurant as well as the logo. - Seafood Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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With many locations California Fish Grill is starting to cover many more places with their fresh delivery of seafood dishes to the masses. Affordable prices makes this fast casual dining experience excellent for a better alternative. Menu items feels inclusive for most everyone's taste with nice portion sizing and a delectable number of side dishes. Beer and wine is also available for dining served by a staff that is always pleasant and helpful. There are also a variety of seafood preparations styles to choose from and additional sauces, such as salsas and tarter sauces, for additional flavor. read more

First time here. The staff didn't help or care it was my first time. My food was tasteless fries were cold. I asked who I thought was the manager about how to order and no one let us know you have choices his reply was oh ok We won't be back. read more

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. read more

California Fish Grill - Fries - Seafood Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Please be better! I don't live near by to come back and get my side that you forgot to pack. You guys weren't even that busy tonight. Thanks a lot! This was order 3359491. I guess I'll take the hit. It'll cost me more gas to come across town to get the side u forgot to pack!!!!! read more

After a not so-pleasant experience in the past here, came back again and this time had some shrimp tacos instead of my previous order. Companion had fish tacos. With a side of sweet potato fries to share. I am so glad I gave CFG another chance. The tacos, though quite messy to eat, were very tasty and the sweet potato fries were perfectly cooked, unlike the last time we went when they seemed dry and just reheated. Now, I wouldn't hesitate to come back here. read more

We really enjoyed eating here, the staff were friendly and helpful, and the food was awesome! My husband and I both ordered the Cajun shrimp tacos with brown rice and kale slaw. The heat on the shrimp was perfect not too spicy but lots of flavor. I had doubts about the kale slaw but would totally order it again! It's order at the counter and then they bring your food to you, not quite fast food but very efficient. Can't wait to come back! read more

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! read more

California Fish Grill - Spicy shrimp bowl, spicy fries - I think they're called dynamite fries - Seafood Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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It was not good. I ordered a grilled ahi tuna steak, spinach and feta salad, and two grilled shrimp tacos. Tuna steak was ordered medium rare and came out well done, and was so unbelievably dry. Flavor was okay, but it got muddled because i had to drink water to swallow it. Shrimp tacos had good flavor, but it was citrus on the shrimp on top of tomatoes on top of citrus in the sauce on top of pickled onions, and it was so much acid that it was overwhelming. One big acid bomb. Employee repeatedly had to ask the same questions about my order to get it straight, then they prepared our food to eat in when we said to go. Almost certainly will not be back. read more

This is one of the few places in town that we can take both our vegan friend and gluten intolerant friend at the same time! Been a fan of the quality since they did a Yelp elite event here at the beginning. My personal favorite thing to buy here is their roasted brussel sprouts. I will get that every time if I have the chance! Their fish selection can be quite good, though depending on the fish depends on how much fish you get. Some fillets feel smaller than others. Friend and I tried to share last time and it didn't quite work out. I think I could eat a whole serving size here while at others I can only eat half. Serving staff is good, always accommodating. Place is always clean and the décor is very moody. The industrial look with all the blue is definitely fun! You will see us often here! read more

California Fish Grill - Seafood Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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I don't do reviews often enough, but I had to make time to review this. I can't believe we've never heard of this place or eaten here before! We were looking for fish in Bakersfield for a friend with a strict diet. There doesn't seem to be many options for fish in Bako. The food & service was fantastic! I couldn't believe the prices either! Delicious, healthy food, and large servings for fast food prices! Now one of our new favorites. Been there twice now & both visits were consistent. The vibe inside is similar to Chipotle. read more

Well, first time here and super surprised with everything about my visit. Someone told me to try it and I've finally gotten around to it! Start with service...AMAZING!! Everyone was very helpful and kind. Answering questions and fulfilling the order quickly and efficiently with exactly what I ordered. Restaurant was super clean and a modern motif! Everyone that wasn't preparing food was cleaning and it showed. I ordered a few different things to try and was really happy with what I received. Fish and Chips were perfectly cooked and I added sweet potato fries which were cooked just right. Had coconut shrimp, which were a little overcooked, but still flavorful and had an amazing dipping sauce with them. Tried a grilled Mahi Mahi combo also, and was pleased with the entire plate. Fish was great and rest of plate was worth the price. The only thing I would say was a little weird is the kale slaw, which is their take on coleslaw. Kinda odd, but extra points for trying to get us to eat our vegetables in a way that is different than other places! Still probably wouldn't get it again. All and all, I'm sad I haven't been here before!!! Will definitely return for more! Thanks for wonderful first visit... read more

Delicious fast casual joint. We used the kiosk which was pretty user friendly, there was one thing that with ordering a combo we hadn't selected a drink and it wouldn't let us continue and it wasn't immediately apparent what choice we hadn't made. But, the food was amazing! The fish and chips was some of the best breaded fish I've ever had. It was flaky and the breading was crispy even after taking it to go. The fries did not survive as well, but the flavor was still really good just a smidge soggy. My daughter really enjoyed the chicken and fries and my son inhaled the Cajun tacos. It also wasn't crazy expensive, which is getting harder and harder to find. read more

This place is definitely underrated! The good was excellent, fresh and hot! Let me start off with the fish. I ordered a 3 piece, and these pieces were very big! Fried to a perfect golden brown. The fries were well seasoned and the kale slaw had a nice fresh crunch to it. The Hawaiian Shrimp Trio combo came with coconut shrimp, Hawaiian Shrimp and 2 giant shrimp grilled. Each one was good in its own way. My favorite was the Hawaiian! Such a good flavor! The service was quick, you order and counter and they text you when your food is ready. In our case, it took about 10 minutes. The staff came around to everyone's tables twice to see if anyone needed anything, which is a nice touch. The place was clean with indoor and outdoor seating. read more

California Fish Grill - 3 piece Fish w/ fries and kale slaw - Seafood Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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This was my first time here and let me tell you I will definitely be back! Customer service is very important to me and everyone was really nice and helpful ! I ordered the crispy fish sandwich with fries the price is very good!! and it was absolutely delicious!!! also the place looked very neat and clean !!! read more

We ordered from door dash. Food was hot and fresh. I got the shrimp trio and it was amazing. The charred flavor and seasoning was perfect. My favorite was the coconut shrimp. It was very crispy even after the drive over read more

The food was impressive! I normally don't like to order sea food to go but for this rare occasion we needed to heat and both wanted something semi light. (Not a big honken burger). So we decided on this location. I was surprised to see so many people inside during the middle of the day. Also super surprised that they had a wine list. The vibe was really chill, I went to the pickup stand grabbed my food and was gone in minutes. Once home I proceeded to devour the entire plate...(not the actual plate, just the food) I ordered the catfish with fries and street corn. Everything was very well seasoned. My only complaint is that they placed the fish directly on top of my fries so the fries were very soggy. Besides that everything tasted great and I will be back. read more

There are so many good places to eat at the intersection of California Avenue and Stockdale. Urbane Cafe, Flame & Skewers, fast-food, sit-down restaurants. Whatever you are in the mood for, you can probably find it on this corner. On this afternoon, we were in the mood for fish and picked California Fish Grill. We got the Classic Fish & Chips with fries and kale-slaw. They use Swai in this dish. I'm not exactly sure what that is, but it's good. (A little research showed that it is a sustainable fish populations and flavorful). The fish filets were not overly-battered. The fish was hot and flakey and had a good flavor. Three pieces were more than enough for my wife and I. They give you a generous portion of fries and a large serving of kale-slaw. I was a little skeptical of the kale-slaw, but color me pleasantly surprised. It was tasty. Don't tell anyone, but I think I'm now a kale-slaw fan. There is a full menu of fish, chicken, and vegetarian options to explore. I can't wait to try some of them. The friendly staff took our order, and the food came within 5-7 minutes. The restaurant is clean. The tables and chairs are comfortable. In warmer weather, there is a patio. Overall, good food reasonably priced. There are so many good places to eat at the intersection of California Avenue and Stockdale. Urbane Cafe, Flame & Skewers, fast-food, sit-down restaurants. Whatever you are in the mood for, you can probably find it on this corner. On this afternoon, we were in the mood for fish and picked California Fish Grill. We got the Classic Fish & Chips with fries and kale-slaw. They use Swai in this dish. I'm not exactly sure what that is, but it's good. (A little research showed that it is a sustainable fish populations and flavorful). The fish filets were not overly-battered. The fish was hot and flakey and had a good flavor. Three pieces were more than enough for my wife and I. They give you a generous portion of fries and a large serving of kale-slaw. I was a little skeptical of the kale-slaw, but color me pleasantly surprised. It was tasty. Don't tell anyone, but I think I'm now a kale-slaw fan. There is a full menu of fish, chicken, and vegetarian options to explore. I can't wait to try some of them. The friendly staff took our order, and the food came within 5-7 minutes. The restaurant is clean. The tables and chairs are comfortable. In warmer weather, there is a patio. Overall, good food reasonably priced. read more

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First time in yesterday for lunch, and it was a great experience! Everything tasted fresh and had great flavors. So many different options as well, will definitely be back when wanting something lighter. read more

California Fish Grill - Seafood Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Very fulfilling and yummy!! Whenever we come here, we usually order fish and chips but this time we wanted to explore the menu. We ordered: Fish and Chips, the Dynamite Shrimp Bowl, and the Mahi Mahi Plate. The Mahi Mahi Plate was probably my favorite dish oh my goodness the flavors were just!!! So good!! So delicious!! The dynamite shrimp bowl was also good at first but after a couple more bites, there was just a certain taste that I didn't like about it. It might be the cilantro or cabbage or sauce but overall, still a good dish. It's not the food, it's me LOL. Service was good and quick. Love the interior and how clean it is but not sure how I felt about the lighting itself. Yeah we came in around 6pm during a rainy day but the lighting just seemed pretty low. read more

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Wow this is my new favorite local restaurant! Tried the fish and chips, clam chowder, and the shrimp and sway with street corn and brussel sprouts read more

California Fish Grill - The food is a 10/10 the customer service was excellent and my mom and I are happy happy gals thanks to California Fish Grill! - Seafood Near Me - Bakersfield, California

2 stars for the amazing employees here! They are all super nice, friendly, and even gave a homeless man a free drink. For some reason, the food itself is not as flavorful as other Fish Grill locations. My salmon was very fishy, with hardly any flavor even though I got the miso version. The fries were cold and obviously out for several minutes before I ate them. Amazing staff but food was lacking... read more

Everything I have eaten at CFG is delicious. I would rather eat here than a fast food place. I love that you don't feel disgusting after eating. It's just a lite yummy meal. The Cajun Swai is my favorite and the Brussel Sprouts are so delicious. My hubby likes the dynamite shrimp, he says it's just enough. They also have delicious drinks. Can't wait till my next visit. read more

California Fish Grill - Cajun Swai - Seafood Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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I have been eating here for a while and noticed the food quality diminishes. The taco ingredients are rarely consistent; the cook added a swivel of mayonnaise to my chicken taco today. I also don't like that they lay out the food in front of the paying customers. It's really gross because sometimes the customers ordering on the kiosk are either sneezing or coughing on the food. In other locations in Southern California, there is glass that protects the food. Also, the mango drink has been completely watered down for a while now. Get it together Cali Grill, you have good food quit messing it up. read more

I only have ever gotten the dynamite shrimp bowl, fish and a few of their sides. Their fries, the shrimp skewers(half and half), and the Brussel sprouts are all delicious. Their fried fish isn't seasoned, so it lacks flavor. I only got it once and I will never again. Their grilled fish is very tasty though. The service depends on the time/day you go. One girl will just stare at you as if you can read her mind and then have an attitude when you just stare back. I'm like, whatever happened to "hi, how are you, can I help you". She only does it to certain people. Others are super nice, inviting and warm though. The restaurant is always clean, plenty of seating(indoor and outdoor). read more

California Fish Grill - Dynamite shrimp bowl w brown rice - Seafood Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Atrocious customer service from Brenna. Eat here if you want to see naked people jay walking through the windows. I called the restaurant and spoke to their most qualified manager, asking for a copy of my receipt from a visit a few days ago. I provided the following info: - Name - Date - Time - The 3 items in the order - The exact bill amount - Card type Brenna still failed to find the receipt, and spoke to me very disrespectfully. Called me derogatory words, and said "i dont know what you want me to do" (find the receipt with the information I provided, please..). She got angry at me due to her own incompetence, and then wouldn't let me speak without her shouting over me, until she hung up on me. Mind you, this was after I tried calling for this once today and was re-routed two times until I got busy and had to try again later. read more

Family of six and it was amazing! Manager tonight and staff were great! The fish and chips, ahi tuna bowls and sockeye salmon were all cooked perfectly! Thank you! Best place in Bakersfield! read more

We finally got to try this place on Wednesday and it was a hit at my house! Soo good that we came back on Friday! We have been wanting to come for sooo long and the one time we came they weren't doing dine in so we ended up eating lunch somewhere else. That day was super windy too so we couldn't eat in their little patio area in the front. I'm bummed that we waited so long to come, but I'm really glad that we finally tried it. I'm a fan! So far I have absolutely loved everything I tried. Seafood is probably up there on my favorite foods. The first time we ordered, I got the battered shrimp taco combo and I didn't know how much food it was so I ordered 1 battered fish taco. They give a lot of food so the price is worth it. I wasn't able to finish my food because of the portion, so come hungry. The 2nd time I got the Cajun shrimp tacos and that was sooo delicious too. My husband got the salmon tacos and we swapped 1 taco so I could try the salmon taco and now I don't know what's my favorite. Both the corn and flour tortilla both taste homemade and that's always a plus. I definitely want to come back to try other items. I hope this place is here to stay, Bakersfield needs more seafood options. If you're like me and you don't like to wait for your order then you can sign up online. When you sign up there's an option for pick up or delivery. The delivery is the only downside to the website since DoorDash charges less. That's not something that would make me not come back though because I have no probably picking it up. The facility is clean and the area is super congested with traffic during work hours, so good luck and order ahead to avoid waiting. read more

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