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    California Fish Grill

    4.3 (674 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    CALIFORNIA FISH GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Mel A.

    California Fish Grill.. Always pass by this place.. decided to try it out.. Not Bad at all the Food is Great, Grill Fish, Fried Fish , for Shrimp lovers out there well they got it, They also have Chicken Taco, say what? Chicken Tacos on Fish place, well they do.. so if you like chicken instead then this the place.. They have plenty side from beans, salad, asparagus, Fries and Clam Chowder.. Service is great , very helpful crew ask away.. Insiide Dining or patio dining, both nice.. Conclusion: Food is Excellent, Crew is Excellent,Place is Excellent... Will be back again..

    3 PIECE BATTERED FISH & CHIPS
    Ann C.

    My BF has been asking to try CFG so we did tonight. He ordered calamari, lobster roll, fish and chips, and poke nachos for me. Let's start with the good. We did like the fish and chips. The pieces were big and the fish was flakey. The calamari was pretty good. Okay, now for the not so good. The expensive lobster roll was really small, half the lobster of other places, and lacked flavor. I wanted the poke with salad but their app didn't allow me to order it so I had to go with the poke nacho. The poke nachos was not so good as well. The portion was big but the house sauce was too sweet and made me not want to eat much of it. I wouldn't mind coming back for the fish and chips but that's about it.

    Swai Fish with Roasted Street Corn & Balsamic Brussel Sprouts
    Angela L.

    Haven't dined in for a while- usually get takeout. I ordered the swai fish, half Cajun and half garlic butter, with fire roasted corn and balsamic glaze brussel sprouts as sides. The plate was HUGE, beautifully presented and everything was so, so delicious. The fish was fresh, flavorful and even better enjoyed right away when you dine in. The staff was also attentive and walked by to check on us while we were eating. Great food, generous portions and fresh flavors. Love it and definitely will be back!

    Pick your line
    Penny P.

    What's up: Wanted to grab something with fish for dinner. Last time we enjoyed the seafood at California Fish Grill, so we decided to go and get a dish there. Parking: Plenty of parking available. Located in Hastings Ranch Plaza, parking is shared among the nearby businesses. We didn't have any issues finding a spot in the evening. Environment: We had placed our order ahead of time using Uber Eats. When we arrived, we went up to the pick up area at the counter. A short wait later and we received our order. What was ordered: - Salmon and Swai Combo (yummy; we also got it with fries) Yay/Nay/Meh: Yay. The meals at California Fish Grill have been consistently good. This time was the same and pick up was easy. Credit cards are accepted.

    Megan C.

    I went to California Fish Grill with my best friend, and let me just say we made excellent choice for dinner. First of all, 100% sustainable seafood? Love that for us. Saving the planet while eating good is the kind of multitasking I support. We dined in and ordered the lobster roll plate which came with two buttery, tender lobster-filled rolls and fries (because balance). The lobster was so fresh and flavorful, I genuinely paused mid-bite just to process how good it was. And the fire-roasted street corn? Delicious! Not your average street corn. This was packed with flavor. 10/10 would come back! Also, a ton of parking!

    Jamie Y.

    Great customer service from Carla. I'll be back soon. Also the manager Frances was amazing and took time to talk to me. Both greeted me with smiles and great suggestions.

    Dylan, the outstanding employee
    Yun L.

    Great experience thanks to Dylan. He was courteous, quick, and made us feel welcome from start to finish. Highly appreciated!

    Coconut shrimp
    Steve S.

    Fantastic spot for grilled fish! I went with the Swai fish/Salmon fish combo plate and I chose half cajun/half garlic butter sauces on top of my fish. The fish came on the bed of rice and I added coconut shrimp and cesar salad as my sides. The fish was incredibly delicious, tender and juicy and the cajun and garlic sauces on top added great flavors to the fish. The coconut shrimp had great flavor to it and was crispy on the outside and perfectly tender on the inside. The cesar salad was okay. Overall, a great combo plate and definitely worth a try! The spot itself has multiple tables and a patio for dining in. You order through an electronic device at the register, but I did have a nice lady come up to me and advise me on some bestselling items. All in all, a very satisfactory experience with good service and great, generous-portioned food!

    Rice and beans
    W C.

    Came here for the Toohoodtogo deal. It was definitely NOT worth the $5 spent to get the meal "worth" $15, and the gas to get there. All we got were the cheapest sides consisting of a container of white pilaf rice that wasn't great and 2 containers of beans. LAME! For $5 I could've gotten tacos at a taco truck that was better than the crap given to me. Totally disappointed in the establishment. Def not coming back here even for a regular meal. Unreal! If it tasted great, it would've been a different story. But it was mediocre at best.

    Patio. Pleasant place to linger awhile.
    Shield A.

    I love the food at all the CFGs. This one is special, though. The staff here are extra friendly, going out of their way to help customers one way or another. Very hard working and conscientious. Tonight Jesse went to everyone on the patio, making sure if they needed any extra sauces or napkins, they got them, then bussed the tables, making it more pleasant to sit out in the cool Pasadena June evening air.

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    Aniya was amazing! Friendly, helpful, and made my visit great! Thank you! A++++++++++

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    Anaya was the best server ever! I would 100% come back. The food plus the service was absolutely outstanding.

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    Great service!!! Dylan is such a great employee and very friendly. Always smiling!!!!!!!!

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    25 days ago

    Fresh fish crispy fries good service only disappointing thing is they haven't had the coconut shrimp for about a month.

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    Went here for lunch. Plenty of parking. Great food and experience! Karla was attentive and sweet.

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    Great fish and service from Carla and Francis. Tables always clean fast ordering. They have bench and outside seating.

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    Ashely was Great! The service was great! Awesome food! Definitely coming again. Great great!

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    Ashley was very attentive! And staff was very friendly and welcoming. First time guest!

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    Playa Del Carmen Seafood & Grill - Ceviche tostada

    Playa Del Carmen Seafood & Grill

    4.2(199 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$

    After wandering for a bit we found this hidden gem on the second floor(walk up and keep on walking…read moretowards the right) and boy was I surprised! The food was delicious and the prices can't be beat. My personal favorite were the aguachiles, they were perfection! We also ordered two shrimp tacos and surf and turf burritos and neither disappointed. There seemed to be only one person working so kudos to the chef as the food came out fairly quick but you could taste the freshness. When we went it was empty but a few people had pick up orders. The restaurant looked clean and well maintained. I can't wait to come back as those aguachiles are still on my mind.

    Very small seafood style taco spot located on the second floor of a strip mall in Pasadena. The…read moreplace seems to be family owned and operated. When I came in it was near closing time and there was no one sitting inside. I think they were closing up, but I had enough time to order something to go. I ended up ordering two fish tacos. It was neatly packaged and plenty of toppings, along with some salsa on the side. When I finally got around to eating the tacos, it was very tasty and there was a nice crisp to the Ensenada style tacos. I definitely cheer for places like this, and I tend to score a little higher only because I feel like there needs to be more places like this around. Not only that, but they have a pretty extensive menu, but I really just came here specifically for the fish tacos on this visit.

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    Mercado - Pasadena

    Mercado - Pasadena

    4.1(1.1k reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    My wife and I went out for our anniversary tonight since we got someone to watch the kids. We…read morechose this place in Pasadena where my wife has gone before and thought I would really like it. Food review will be in the pictures. We shared two large plates and one appetizer. Overall, really good. The service was great. Omar, our server, was really informative about the food and the portions. Glen(assuming owner/manager), came over to talk to us and wished us a happy anniversary. We gave him our history about how my wife and I met at work and how we used to work down street many years ago. So it was nice to come back to the area. The interior decor and mood was perfect. Not to crowded on a Tuesday but still enough people.

    Very disappointing experience at this location. Three moms met for lunch with a newborn, my…read more5-month-old, and a 4-year-old. I had been raving to my friends about the food and amazing service at the Manhattan Beach location, so I was excited for them to try it. We were initially told our best option was outside, despite it being nearly 100 degrees. When I asked to sit inside, the manager focused more on the obstacles than finding a solution. We were eventually offered two separate tables, which we accepted just so we could stay. Our server was slow and not particularly friendly, and the service overall was mediocre. The food was delicious, but unfortunately the experience and hospitality were nowhere near what I've experienced in Manhattan Beach. Very disappointing, especially after recommending it so highly.

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    Mercado - Pasadena - Ceviche Tropical was the non spicy version of Cerviche green.   It was a bit salty for our taste.

    Ceviche Tropical was the non spicy version of Cerviche green. It was a bit salty for our taste.

    Mercado - Pasadena - Camarones al Ajillo: Garlic Butter Shrimp with Cilantro Lime Rice and Ciabtta

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    Camarones al Ajillo: Garlic Butter Shrimp with Cilantro Lime Rice and Ciabtta

    Chronic Tacos

    Chronic Tacos

    4.0(131 reviews)
    3.7 mi
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    Solid taco spot. Nothing fancy and probably not the best taco you'll find in Los Angeles, but…read moredefinitely above average and a nice change of pace. The food was tasty, the experience was easy, and sometimes that's exactly what you're looking for. Not necessarily a destination restaurant, but a good option when you're in the area and craving some tacos.

    When we first walked in we had to wait until she finished filling up giant buckets of ice. When…read moreshe finally came to take our order, she seemed annoyed and frustrated. We were eating there when another customer came in and was waiting for over 7 minutes with the employee not acknowledging her at all. She eventually just left. Another couple walked in, also waited 5 minutes until she came to assist from the back. While the customer was saying her order, the employee got a personal call while dealing with the food, answered and was preparing the food while on her phone call. I have a video snipped of this interaction. As we were finishing about to leave, another customer came in and was waiting for over 5 min. The entire restaurant can see and hear her on the phone. Something about another employee not coming in and it was just her and that she had done everything. When the customer tried to get her attention she motioned hold on with her hand. I completely understand it sucks when a co worker calls out. But that was a bit much. No wonder this place is always dead. No one would want to come back after this experience.

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    Beautiful artwork!

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    Small al pastor burrito

    Villa's Tacos - Vegan Trio. Grilled soyrizo, beans and nopales, soyrizo with potatoes

    Villa's Tacos

    4.4(1.1k reviews)
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    I heard about this place on two different occasions but the main one was during this year's…read morehalftime show with BB. Ive been wanting to come here for much longer than that but didnt know how close it was to the metro station in Highland Park. Just three blocks and youre in a parking lot mini mall, and there it is on the corner. They have a few tables outside and basically you walk in and its a small place just to order and grab some salsa for your food. This spot is very unique, and the first time I've had fresh blue corn tortilla tacos. I chose one regular carne asada and two queso of the same. My wife got one chorizo and one nopal. They add cilanto and onion to the tacos and you chose the salsa. We went with the green and its hot but enjoyable. They also tossed a couple slices of raddish on our plates, and to drink we shared a large container of fresh strawberry lemonade. These tacos were damn good. The best I have ever had. Now i know why so many celebs (like Ramy Youseff) come here for the food. They have good taste. I hope one day, I get a place like this where i live. It would be a massive competitor in Long Beach. It was a terrific start to my birthday.

    We were visiting and wanted to get tacos in the Pasadena area and we were excited to come across…read moreVilla's Tacos! We came on a Friday afternoon and there was a short line but it moves fast. There's only a couple tables outside available for seating so it's more of a take-out spot IMO. The menu is pretty straightforward. You have three options for the base- a standard taco, queso taco (taco with cheese), and a mulita. If you don't have a huge appetite, two tacos is enough! I got the steak taco and the chorizo queso taco. Honestly I can't really tell too much of a difference between the taco and the queso taco! The meat and the toppings are already so flavorful, it doesn't make a huge difference. They're famous for their blue corn tortillas and I loved how sturdy it is! Even though there's a lot piled on, it never broke or got soggy. The steak was good, but the chorizo was really flavorful and was my favorite! My husband got the chicken and I would pass on that.

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