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    California Fish Grill

    4.0 (86 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    EVERYTHING PROTEIN BOWL
    Kathy T.

    Glad to have a healthy casual food spot near the area! The prices are very reasonable. At first I had doubt about the flavors, but trust me; it packs a ton of flavor and they dont skimp out on the protein!

    Tori H.

    Their food is non greasy and always tasted so fresh and healthy. I like the variety of meals you can order. Lobster Roll: 10/10 came with butter and fries Tuna Poke Bowl: 10/10 came with corn, onion, avocado, rice, kale Fish tacos: 10/10 came with zucchini and fries Tilapia: 10/10 got their chili sauce, with zucchini and kale salad The only downside is the food takes a while to prepare but it is worth the wait for healthy fresh fish!

    LOBSTER ROLL PLATE
    Amir A.

    This was my second visit--this time with the family--and it confirmed my first impression. Parking is easy, and the ambiance sits somewhere between a casual restaurant and fast food. That said, it's definitely not fast food; the quality and preparation go beyond that. One fun surprise was the soda machine, which had several flavors I hadn't tried before. A nice range too--from slightly bitter to quite sweet--so it's worth experimenting a bit. We ordered a mix of dishes: battered cod with fries and coleslaw, a salmon bowl with cauliflower rice and avocado, a spicy poke bowl, and a lobster roll. On the side, we added street corn and garlic bread. One thing I really appreciate is that everything is served on real plates with proper cutlery--no plastic--which makes the experience feel more like a sit-down restaurant. The staff were also very friendly and helpful, guiding us through the many seafood options. The lobster roll was a standout--especially dipped in the buttery sauce. Great texture and rich flavor. The spicy poke bowl had a nice balance of greens and tuna, with sauces that tied it all together. It looked as good as it tasted. The salmon bowl with wasabi and cauliflower rice was something new for me. I enjoyed it, but if you're not used to the flavor of salmon, you might prefer going with shrimp instead. The battered cod was crispy on the outside, flaky and juicy inside--honestly, it brought back memories of my first proper fish and chips in London (minus the newspaper wrapping). The coleslaw added a fresh crunch that worked perfectly with the fried fish and fries. Seafood isn't cheap these days, so I'm genuinely impressed by how they keep prices reasonable while still focusing on sustainability. I'd definitely come back. And for what it's worth--on my last visit, I tried the fish tacos, and those are absolutely worth ordering too.

    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.

    WILD ROCKFISH
    Benjy E.

    Loved it. Been wanting to come here since it opened. Fish needs to be cooked perfectly and they nailed it. Was tempted to get the lobster roll; maybe next time. Expected much higher prices but it's casual dining competitive.

    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

    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.

    Fish & chips and battered fish tacos, plus sides

    Great food, service and value. Everything tastes fresh. Good portion too. Would definitely recommend

    Teresa B.

    Went to a Yelp event at their location in Rockville and it was absolutely incredible. This one is consistently excellent as well. I had the Bronzino fish and it was absolutely perfect perfectly grilled perfectly seasoned.

    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.

    Sincere M.

    Visited this location a couple days ago after hearing about it and here is my take; They have a running promotion in which upon downloading the app, you'd get an "Everything protein bowl" when you purchase a drink. The bowl which consists of Cajun shrimp, salmon, rockfish and grilled chicken served over white rice, beans, diced tomato, chili mix and chopped parsley. Served with a side of our Roasted Tomatillo which is ABSOLUTELY delicious. Thing is, there was literally one piece of Salmon and no Rockfish and decent portions of everything else. Now, when I address this to the manager "Daniel" I was quite repulsed by his response and demeanor which was very off-putting, stating that I am getting it for free where I correct him by stating that it's not "free" I had to purchase a drink, and it's a promotion your company runs, and if you're going to skimp the portions and have a shitty, pompous, and degrading response, then why run that kind of promotion at all ?! Left my meal right the and there and left. Safe to say that I will never step foot here again, and to everyone else, beware of Daniel.

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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!

    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.

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    La Jarochita Restaurant - Al Pastor Taco

    La Jarochita Restaurant

    4.3(283 reviews)
    10.9 mi
    $

    Hands down the best tacos I've ever had! There are 3 different vendors inside, 2 serving authentic…read moremexican food as well as a pasteleria (bakery). Went on a weekday for lunch & there were plenty of tables. Unfortunately, no salsa bar when we went, but they gave some containers with our order. Carnitas, al pastor, & barbacoa were excellent, but the must-order is the lengua (beef tongue). The meat is literally melt-in-your-mouth & so so tender. We got a lengua taco as well as a lengua torta. Both amazing! The tres leches was good but a bit too sweet & too much cinnamon flavor for my liking. Loved the churros in the bakery portion though. Already planning the next trip back!!

    Easily one of my favorite, if not my favorite taco spot here in NOVA. Food is always consistent…read morehere and can't beat the prices either. The Food: I always get the tacos here, specifically the Lengua, Al Pastor and the Carne Asada. All the meats were incredibly tender and flavorful, just cooked to perfection. The toppings and salsa just add that extra level of satisfaction to your meal too. The consistency of quality here whenever I visit has always been the same, and that's why I keep coming back here. Portions are also very generous here for the price. The Service: Service was great. I've had both ordering experiences inside the restaurant and outside at their food truck and had no issues with wait times or quality. Overall, a 5/5. Would highly recommend giving this place a try if you're looking for some delicious tacos.

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    La Jarochita Restaurant - 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.

    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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    Taco Bamba Fair Lakes - Taco Bamba's burger with brisket chop chop patty, American cheese, chili relish, Bamba smoke sauce.

    Taco Bamba Fair Lakes

    4.1(75 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    We ordered delivery (DoorDash) and everything was delicious. The Posole Rojo alone is worth coming…read moreback for! Incredible depth of flavor in the broth, loaded with hearty chunks of pork and plump hominy. Great street style tacos. Thick tortas. I plan on working my way through the whole menu, but that posole will accompany every order for sure!

    Had dinner there tonight. We sat ourselves and a nice gentleman saw us confused (some people were…read moreon a line) about how to order and asked if he could place our order for us. He brought us chips and showed us where we could get our own sauces. The green one was supposed to be mild. I found all of them to be spicy. That's on me. I ordered the cauliflower taco which was so delicious. I also ordered a side of rice. It was a very generous portion. My SO ordered the calamari thinking it was a taco. It wasn't, but he still enjoyed it. He also ordered the crispy shrimp taco, rice and beans, and watermelon mocktail. He loved the mocktail. So fresh and refreshing, but it was a small cup that was 95% ice. So it was basically a sip. The beans in the rice were very mushy and unappealing. We enjoyed the churros in carmelized pineapple, but would have preferred chocolate. The pineapple was nothing special. So all in all, we loved all the food we ate (except for the rice and beans) Saw some other tacos we'll try next,

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    Taco Bamba Fair Lakes - Image of the bar inside the restaurant with over a dozen red high stools with large windows in the bakc.

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

    Taco Bamba Fair Lakes - Taco Bamba's B.E.C. Empanada is a breakfast staple packed with scrambled eggs, bacon, and cheese, inside a fried empanada she...

    Taco Bamba's B.E.C. Empanada is a breakfast staple packed with scrambled eggs, bacon, and cheese, inside a fried empanada she...

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    Fish Taco - Rice & beans and a blackened fish taco (too fishy in smell and taste)

    Fish Taco

    4.3(192 reviews)
    7.0 mi
    $$

    I may have gotten the completely wrong thing, but the two items I spent $23 on, were really not…read morethat great. I came in on a Thursday afternoon for lunch. They have indoor and some outdoor seating. Service was friendly and fast- probably the best part of the visit. I ordered a tortilla soup and the small steak quesadilla. I did like you could order some "smaller" options. I originally wanted blackened fish tacos but got notice on their website that they were only doing blackened salmon which wasn't what I was craving. You get a number and your food is run out to you. The food came out pretty quickly while I was sitting outside. The small quesadilla came out first- it was a nice size, especially if you were getting other items. The steak had initially decent flavor - it almost reminded me more of barbacoa then steak. However as I had a few more bites, the steak was very greasy and the 2 cheese blend they used was a bit overwelming and fatty. I could only eat 2/4 without feeling a bit sick from the fat content. Also, I was surprised the quesadilla was served with no dips- no pico, no sour cream, no salsa for 9.75$ - feels a bit of a rip off. Now the real star of the unfortunate show- the tortilla soup. It was probably the worst tortilla soup I had. It was very brothy but without flavors- veggies were raw or undercooked and there were barely any tortilla pieces. They added a lot of chicken but the chicken was bizarre- most chicken tortilla soups have finely cut chicken or shredded chicken. It looked like they put in a whole scoop of taco chicken meat- the pieces were chunky, fatty, and barely fit on the spoon. Overall it was off putting, nothing melded together and with almost no flavor, I was left really disappointed. Did I get all the wrong things? Maybe. I may try it again one day but it was truly a huge let down.

    Our absolute fave taco spot in the NoVa area! This spot has stayed consistent with their food the…read morepast 3 years ever since we stumbled upon this location. The signature fish is what we always go for, whether it's a bowl or taco. Their other tacos like chorizo, shrimp, steak etc are always so delicious! When dining in, you just pay for your meal, grab your table number and find your own seat. Very simple and easy. They offer free water cups near the entrance or near the bathroom hall. There's silverware and paper towels on each table. Very thoughtful. If you want to bring your fur baby, they're more than welcome to sit outside at their outdoor dining with you! Highly recommend!

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    Fish Taco - ANCHO SHRIMP pico de gallo, charred corn, chile-lime sauce mixed in bowl.

    ANCHO SHRIMP pico de gallo, charred corn, chile-lime sauce mixed in bowl.

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    Rango’s Tex-Mex & Grill - Carne Asada Fajitas

    Rango’s Tex-Mex & Grill

    4.4(543 reviews)
    6.9 mi
    $$

    Rango's absolutely lived up to the hype. We came after hearing it was one of the best Mexican…read morerestaurants in Virginia, and it did not disappoint. Parking was easy with a large garage right next to the restaurant, which made it especially convenient before heading to a show nearby. When we walked in, the bar was packed with people watching the game, and it had a fun, lively atmosphere. It definitely looked like a great place to catch a sporting event. The service was excellent from start to finish. The owner even came over to introduce himself, which was a really nice touch and made us feel welcome. The chips and salsa were good, just what you'd hope for at a quality Mexican restaurant. We ordered the shrimp fajitas, regular fajitas, and a couple of quesadillas from the kids menu. Even though the menu says it's for kids 8 and under, they were happy to let our slightly older kids order from it. It was a fantastic value, although I'd recommend it more for kids around 12 and under based on the portion sizes. Everything we ordered was fresh and flavorful, but the standout was definitely the homemade tortillas. They were outstanding. I also asked for a hot sauce, and they brought out a fresh green sauce that completely elevated the meal. I'm not sure exactly what was in it, but it was incredible. Great food, friendly service, easy parking, and a welcoming atmosphere. We'd definitely come back and would highly recommend Rango's to anyone looking for excellent Mexican food in Virginia.

    My family and I stopped by Rango's the other night for dinner. It was a busy night but the hostess…read morewas able to seat us in the bar area. The waitress was nice and efficient. Another food runner immediately brought us water and chips and salsa. The salsa tasted a little bland and felt like it was missing some salt or some other seasoning/ingredient. We ordered another round but it was about the same. The chips were great. The seafood enchiladas I ordered were flavorful and there was a great spread of guacamole, sour cream, beans and rice. The plates were served hot and the kitchen had the good come out quite quickly which was appreciated. We'll be back!

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