I have came here two times this week and service was great both times and very clean. I brought my husband and nephews to come and eat and we all enjoyed for a reasonable price. The food was a great portion and very fresh, I will definitely be coming back and bring my friends. read more

Great experience, the place was very clean , the employees were great help for questions I had regarding the menu , this place has great food , very satisfied, cannot get over the customer service it's as if I were at a high end restaurant I will be coming back for sure read more

Value meal place where it won't break the bank. Fish for $12-15 is unreal! My problem was the flavor. To me, the meals are bland. We had the Mediterranean chicken protein bowl and the all protein platter. It was $26 total for both meals. It needed something. Spices, butter, or maybe a dressing. Service was excellent. They were very nice and work extensively to make sure things are clean. Restroom were clean as well. I just wish the food tasted better. read more

California Fish Grill - MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN BOWL - Seafood Near Me - San Jose, California

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This is based on a single visit and a single order of fish and chips. Don't get fish and chips. Mostly hard, crisp crust. Mediocre fries and poor tartar sauce. That said, the kale slaw was wonderful. Service was excellent. And other dishes look interesting. When going to a place with 'grill' in its name, I should not have ordered something fried... read more

Fish and chips should be a very easy thing to get right. It's just a nice white fish with a simple batter that's crispy and then some nice tartar sauce. The California Grill version was awful! Like a really bad fish fillet from McDonald's, the crust was dense and oily and tasteless: it's like they fried it in a Panini press. The fish was mushy inside. French fries were soggy, and tasteless and awful. The tartar sauce was like something made in a warehouse in Fresno and shipped in a hot truck. Just awful and disappointing! *** update*** The restaurant responded to my review with an AI generated response. No humans involved. read more

California Fish Grill - Dense greasy batter - Seafood Near Me - San Jose, California

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Oh, a new California Fish Grill location in the El Paseo de Saratoga Mall, where Mimi's Cafe, REI, AMC 14 Theaters, Jamba Juice, etc. Plenty of parking in this plaza. This CFG offers outside table seating with umbrellas, and as usual, they have inside seating with A/C and house music playing. Self-serve fountain machine. Two separate multi-user restrooms. We stopped in for Taco Tuesday and a Cinco de Mayo promo. My wife ordered two Battered Fish Tacos. I went with the Cajun Shrimp and the Battered Fish Taco. The shrimp used at this location looked smaller and overcooked. I usually order these exact tacos from other locations and they are cooked perfectly and the shrimp are a bit larger. Also, the fixings seemed skimpier in each taco. See pics. I'll chalk it up to them closing shortly. The service was very friendly and helpful. He was also sweeping and cleaning up as it was close to closing time. read more

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Comes with a lot for only $17 . Good portions of the kale slaw salad, fries are well seasoned and the fish itself had flavor and were pretty pick pieces. I would recommend for the price and taste. Great customer service and nice staff. Atmosphere was relaxing and didn't feel like a fast food spot. read more

California Fish Grill - 3 PIECE BATTERED FISH & CHIPS - Seafood Near Me - San Jose, California

Finally got to use the gift cards we received for Christmas and excited to finally try this place out. There were 4 of us in our party with 2 x $50 gift cards so we ordered more than usual and the greeter Antonio was super helpful navigating the kiosk to make sure placing the orders and payment method was correct. When we brought the meals home we discovered that 3 sides were missing and we didn't want to go back but I did mention this issue when I received the feedback link from the website to grade the experience and its been one week since the event with no response from the place that they received the survey or any email/txt follow up from the management team. Overall the initial service was great and the items we ordered were ok but unfortunately the execution fell short on confirming the order was correct and we used up all of out gift cards so a return visit will not be in our future. read more

California Fish Grill - Branzino/Shrimp Skewers/Ceasar Salad - Seafood Near Me - San Jose, California

California Fish Grill is a chain of casual fish restaurants I have wanted to try this new location at El Paseo for a few months. This was a Uber Eats delivery order so I can't comment on the restaurant itself or the friendliness of the workers. I can only say the food was prepared and delivered very quickly. We got the salmon and swai combination BOGO. The salmon was pretty good especially with the garlic butter but the swai fish was slightly tough and flavorless. The sides were all quite good. We got rice, side salad (they forgot to include the salad dressing), zucchini, tomatoes, street corn, and the garlic bread. It was actually a lot of food and I have no complaints about the sides. Overall I think I'll be back but probably stick to the salmon. read more

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I came here with a group of friends for dinner. I didn't realize this had opened up. I was excited to see that there were some chargers in front - but they apparently don't work? That's a different review, I guess. It was a weekday around 5:30 when we got there. It was packed - lots of groups and families. We waited in line for about 10 minutes to order (either at the kiosk or with a staff member) after grabbing an area to sit. I ended up ordering the grilled swai with corn, fries and sweet potato fries to share. One of my friends got the fish burger while two got the fish and chips and one had the shrimp bowl. People's order started coming out and looked delicious. I ordered ahead of my friend, but she got hers first. No problem - maybe the plate just needed more time. After another 10 minutes, I go check and they said they were waiting for my fries - but my plate was already out on the tray. I asked to take my plate and they said they'll bring my fries when they were out. A few minutes later, both sets of fries came out. My plate was yummy - the corn was great and the fish had a good flavor (cajun). I liked the fries, but think they could have been better. Everyone else liked their dishes as well. I was eyeing the tacos, so I will be back to try them out. Service was fine and the atmosphere was lively. It's a nice casual place to get some food with friends, family and/or a date - and while it was possible to have a conversation with my group, it did get loud at times. Prices were decent for the quality you get and quite a few varieties to choose from. read more

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My new favorite spot! They use self-service kiosks which makes ordering super quick and easy, but there are still plenty of workers around to assist you and bring your food right to your table. The service is seamless. I was impressed by how many healthy seafood options they have, and the portions are massive, all for very reasonable prices. The interior is beautiful and modern with tons of seating, perfect if you want to stay and yap for a while. Highly recommend! read more

California Fish Grill - Shrimp skewers plate, battered shrimp tacos - Seafood Near Me - San Jose, California

I Had a chance to try California Fish Grill, which had been on my radar for quite some time ever since it opened close by to us. The food here is simple but on the healthy side and very flavorful. We ended up trying the swai and salmon combo with rice and the zucchini veggies which was awesome. Both fish were grilled to perfection which i really loved. We got it with the teriyaki sauce which was really yummy and flavorful. Both hubby and I loved the meal and would definitely go back! The service here was fast and ambiance is casual - but worth a visit! read more

California Fish Grill - Salmon and Swai combo - Seafood Near Me - San Jose, California

My first time here and we had a very good meal. You order through a Self service kiosk, but there's plenty of friendly employees who were there to help us with questions and guide us through the order. We had the chicken bowl and the tuna bowl. Both were hearty, healthy and flavorful. Big props to the employees who were very attentive and proactive. The manager told me they now have 67 (don't do it!!) locations after their first location in Santa Ana and are aggressively opening new locations. Not surprised, they have a good formula worth repeating. read more

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The front worker Daniel was super sweet and made sure me and my friend had an amazing time chatting and he helped answer some of our questions about the food. His friend Esli made our food be so delicious, I thought I saw heaven. This was the best meal I've had all month and our visit felt so welcome I would recommend this place to everyone! read more

The worker in the front, Daniel was super sweet and willing to help me and my friend out when we were in a pinch, he made sure my friend and I were doing great and helped answer a few of our questions. and Esli really did a good job with our meal. read more

We tried this for lunch and were impressed with the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff, how well kept up it was (true, it's new, but employees were still washing windows, etc), and the reasonable prices and generous quantities of food. It's a very pleasant place to eat and talk/catch up with friends. As far as the food. . .it's fine, but could be better. I'll attribute part of this to my having ordered rockfish (grilled) - the consistency and taste just doesn't seem great and people that don't care for fish wouldn't be converted by rockfish. My friend had the breaded rockfish and the breading just looked a little thick and caked on versus lighter and fluffier. Perhaps this was intentional, as the pictures of the more traditional fish and chips looks normal. I liked the look (but I didn't order it or taste it) of the clam chowder. I will say that the sides (kale slaw, white rice) were good and the seasoning was on-point. Meaning, for me, it was nicely and fairly lightly seasoned, which shows some restraint and wasn't a case where the philosophy is just to bombard you with strong overpowering flavors. That can be impressive for the first few bites, but it gets old. I was also pleased with the fact that everything was light, so I felt like I ate a big plate, but didn't feel like I was sluggish or going to enter a food coma. I would like to try this again and try a different fish besides rockfish. So we'll see - definitely worth a second shot and hoping I can raise the rating to 5 stars after trying more dishes. read more

California Fish Grill - Grilled ISLAND TERIYAKI FRIED WILD ROCKFISH PLATE - Seafood Near Me - San Jose, California

Yummy My 98 year old mom wanted fish and chips after going to the bank. We looked up and saw California Fish Grill so we decided to walk over. Three of us ordered the same meal, 3 piece fish and chips plus mom wanted a Caesar Salad. The fish is very tasty and lots of it! Nice firm white fish, not sure what type of fish it was but it was deep fried in a crispy batter, which makes it super yummy! It was juicy and tender. The fries were very delicious as well. Seasoned and crispy! The Caesar Salad was delicious too! Lots of crispy lettuce and tasty dressing! The A.Y.C.D. (All You Can Drink) soda machine is fabulous! Lots Xu of yummy flavors! The service was quick and helpful! We sat outside in the fresh hot air and enjoyed the friendly environment of people passing by. Nice place we will be back! read more

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Disappointed. Fish was too heavily breaded and overpowered the taste of the fish. Fries were okay. No tartar sauce or lemon wedge provided. Hilarious that you are responsible for creating your own screen order and then given an option to leave a tip. read more

Came around 4 o'clock, so there was not that many people in line. The dining area was clean and modern looking. Staff was friendly and engaging. The food came out fast. The deep fried rockfish over rice and veggies was really good. It was a little over fried but still good. The shrimp salad was also very good. The shrimp was fresh and cooked well. The salad greens were also very fresh on the dressing was tasty. Lastly, the Bronzino over rice was good. The complain I had was the fries. They were cold. Overall, it was a great experience. We will be coming back for future meals. read more

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Stopped in for lunch and can confidently say it was decent. Not sure I'll be back, but it wasn't bad. Pros: Quick and efficient service Plenty of seating Clean (it's new) Staff working hard to get orders out Food was tasty and fresh, lots of healthy options Cons: Ordering system- wound up with an extra side salad on my order which I only discovered after I paid for it. The employee I mentioned it to said "yeah that happens sometimes" Noisy- it was pretty busy and inside was rather loud Not the best value read more

California Fish Grill - 2 PIECE BATTERED FISH & CHIPS - Seafood Near Me - San Jose, California

***USP: Fast casual chain restaurant with 100% sustainable seafood along with some chicken and veggie options. Prices seemed low but we realized the portion sizes are on par with the prices only after we got the food. ***Ambiance and Service : Self ordering kiosks in place. Order # called out once ready after which we find a table to dig in. ***Food : we got a few varieties of fish tacos and they were all delicious and loaded. The grilled chicken on the platter was beautifully cooked and soft inside. We got zucchini rosemary and beans as sides for the platter. The bean serving was less and they were lukewarm. The zucchini was very greasy. Chips and salsa side dish was reasonably ok as well, chips seemed fresh and the salsa had some zest. read more

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Disappointed again Taco Tuesday they started cutting the fish in half!!! She tried telling me it's been like that, I've been coming here since they first opened and this was a first for me. Secondly my shrimp taco had uncooked shrimp very disappointed. read more

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California Fish Grill on El Paseo is now open! Located in the same plaza as REI / AMC. Parking is plentiful but can get crowded. The venue itself is airy with indoor and outdoor seating. Once you step inside, head to the 2 kiosks to place your order. You include your phone number in order to receive a text message once your food is ready. Staff were all friendly and helpful. I didn't realize until the end of our meal that there aren't any trash cans. Staff buss the tables, so you just leave your dishes at the table once you are done. Might be nice for them to consider having one trash can somewhere in case folks want to drop off small trash items. On to the food! Grilled Plate w/ Atlantic Salmon | $16.25 I ordered mine with grilled asparagus and kaleslaw as my 2 sides. The salmon itself was a bit thinner than I'd expected and was also dry. Perhaps they can consider grilling it a tad shorter so that the fish can stay moist. The kaleslaw was nice and crunchy, but could've used a brighter salad dressing or maybe some lemon. It was a little bland. The 5 stalks of grilled asparagus were tasty, with just 1 of the stalks being stringy and tougher to chew. Battered Fish and Shrimp | $13.50 Got these with a side of asparagus and fries. Everything fried was wonderful! Fries were crispy and the fish batter was delicious and didn't get soggy. The shrimp was also well cooked without being rubbery or overcooked. I would order this again. Parmesan Brussel Sprouts| $5.75 Slightly crispy outer leaves. Deliciously seasoned. They did a great job on this appetizer! Soft Drinks |$3.50 Lots of interesting flavors to choose from. My favorites were the acai berry, root beer, and cherry flavors. However, I did notice that the syrups seemed to run out over time. When I tried the pineapple soda, that one tasted like soda water. When I later got a refill for the acai soda, that one also straight up tasted like soda water. Would recommend staff checking the machine periodically to make sure there's enough syrup and that all is functioning correctly. Overall, I had a nice dining experience here. The restaurant has some small quality items to work out, so hopefully those will be ironed out soon. I'm glad there are a lot of healthy options here for those nights when we are too tired to cook! :) read more

California Fish Grill - Fish and shrimp plate - Seafood Near Me - San Jose, California

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Their Grand Opening is today - 8/4/2025. I came with my fiancé and we were both extremely pleased with our meals. We ordered the Breaded Shrimp ($8.50) starter to share. I ordered the Branzino Grilled Plate ($15.99) and chose the Kaleslaw and Quinoa, Edamame, Rice (+$2.75 up charge) as my two sides. My fiancé ordered the Battered Fish Taco Plate ($13.99) and he chose French Fries, and Dynamite Fries as his sides. We also both got a fountain drink ($3.50 each). This is an extremely affordable option for seafood. It's healthy and all the seafood is 100% sustainably sourced so that's an added plus. The Branzino was cooked perfectly and not fishy at all. The Kaleslaw was lightly dressed and the Quinoa, Edamame, Rice was fluffy and flavorful. My fiancé really enjoyed his fish tacos, but did say that he would choose something other than fries the next time we visit as they weren't the best. Upon entering, you order at one of the two kiosks. You enter your phone number and they will text you when your food is ready. There is plenty of interior seating and outdoor patio seating as well. Service is attentive and friendly. Parking is plentiful as it's located in try El Paseo complex. read more

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So fortunate to be able to try the new California Fish Grill at El Paseo in Saratoga (at the location of the old Mimi's Cafe) at their soft opening before their official grand opening this week. As a seafood lover, I've been wanting to try California Fish Grill, but their locations are always too far away, so it's nice to have a location now in the West San Jose / Saratoga neighborhood! The restaurant is airy and spacious, bright and beautiful! We were assisted by two district managers from Southern California here for the grand opening - Michael and Miguel. They were so nice! It was such a bonus to know that all their seafood is sustainable on their very extensive menu. Ordering was a little tricky on the kiosk - thankfully Miguel helped us along the way. We ordered the salmon/swai platter, shrimp tacos, and the sea bass platter. Also had the green beans as an appetizer. All were delicious! We enjoyed the Stubborn brand fountain drinks which have no artificial sweeteners, no artificial flavors nor HFCS, yay! We enjoyed our visit but realize there's always room for improvement so here are a couple trivial / tiny things I'll mention. 1- the pineapple cream soda was too diluted, so perhaps the proportion of syrup to carbonated water needs to be examined 2- the hibiscus iced tea (in the dispenser to the left of the fountain drinks) was tepid/warm. Definitely needed ice added. 3- there were no trash cans in the dining area! (We did see some outside in the patio dining area though.) Granted the wait staff was pretty efficient at cleaning up, but sometimes you just want to throw away something small, like a straw wrapper! Overall we had a great experience though, and can't wait to come back to try more menu items! read more

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I was invited to attend the soft opening and brought my parents along! Parking lot is squeezy and will probably get even more so once the neighboring new storefronts become occupied. CFG opened a new location at El Paseo De Saratoga. We've watched this location under construction for what seems like years so hearing it was finally opening was exciting! Especially with all the burger/chicken places bombarding the area, a casual, sustainable, healthier option is very welcomed. We arrived just before noon and were met by several staff who were friendly, patient and helpful as they walked us through their ordering process. I have to admit, I'm not a fan of ordering from a kiosk at all. However, they do have a register if that's your preference. We knew this was a soft opening and there would be hiccups but honestly, the process was pretty smooth with the exception of the fountain drinks. Those seemed flat and lacked flavor. I had the Pineapple Cream Soda and it tasted like lightly flavored water. No sweetness, no fizz but I'm sure it's just an adjustment that needs to be sorted out. No biggie. This location is smaller than the one off Cherry but has a great patio area to enjoy. Here's what we ordered: 2 PIECE FISH-n-CHIPS - fish was light and flaky and NOT GREASY at all! Came with perfectly seasoned fries and crispy kale slaw. FISH-n-SHRIMP PLATE - same fish as the fish-n-chips but also came with crispy shrimp that was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Paired with cauliflower rice which was just okay and grilled asparagus which was delicious!! BRUSSELS - this was a table favorite! So yummy! Grilled perfectly with a tasty balsamic glaze and fresh pico. CAJUAN SALMON SANDWICH - so this was my least favorite. There was way more bun than salmon and the wet sauce created a soggy bottom bun. The salmon itself didn't have a lot of flavor so the lemon slices helped brighten things up. The bun tasted okay and the lettuce was fresh and bright. It would be better if their filet was larger to make up for the size of the bun. It's probably not an item I'd order again. Overall we all agreed we'd be back and are really excited to have a healthier, casual, family friendly option in our neighborhood. read more

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This review is long overdue as I have already visited this place a couple times! When I found out that there was a California Fish Grill near me, I was excited as I been wanting some affordable grilled fish in the area. The location has plenty of parking, and the interior is clean. You order on the self-order kiosk, and if you have questions, the staff can help. I usually get the grilled fish plates, which come it's one fish and two sides. I tried the salmon, tuna steak, sea bass, and tilapia and they are all good. The price is really fair and the fish is grilled perfectly. I especially love the salmon since it is so soft inside and has a light flavor. For the sides, I recommend getting the grilled zucchini as it's very fragrant and compliments the fish nicely. This place has become a frequent lunch spot of mine and I highly recommend it if you want some delicious fish! read more

I am new to this chain I ate it my first California Fish Grill yesterday in Daly city Today I was down near Saratoga and San Jose, seeing my chiropractor and shopping at an REI and Ulta. When I spotted the restaurant. Absolutely love the size of the portion and the affordability. It's hard to believe that people spend more at McDonald's on unhealthy food. Then you would on what you see in this photo. My only complaint is that you can't add extra chicken to any of the bowls it doesn't exist you can add shrimp but you can't add chicken. A staff member came over and worked the machine for about three minutes and he could not find a way to add chicken in any capacity His workaround was to have me order shrimp which I did and paid for and he gave me extra chicken. What I would suggest to the entire chain is you're missing out on money if people can't order extra protein besides the shrimp. Anyhow, the food is delicious read more

Fast and good food. I like the menu. They offer great choices. They have digital menu with pictures. That way you know exactly what you're getting. read more

California Fish Grill - MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP SALAD SHRIMP SKEWERS COCONUT SHRIMP - Seafood Near Me - San Jose, California

We decided to try this place, and it needs some improvement. While the food is kind of tasty, and is clearly made fresh, we had to wait due to them making one of our items incorrectly, which was great that they caught that, but... They were out of white rice. So we paid for the upcharge on brown rice ... And then received bowls with what looks and tastes like white rice. I decided to not argue about it, but I'm warning all y'all out there that they might be pulling a bait and switch. Or they are using the weakest and cheapest brown rice in the world. read more

California Fish Grill - Honey chicken bowl with ... Brown rice? That sure looks like white rice to me which they said they were out of, we were charged for brown - Seafood Near Me - San Jose, California

I've only ever gotten take-out from here, and it's always delicious! The fish is fresh and flavorful, with great sauces to choose from. I especially enjoyed the fire roasted corn and the kale salad. Their food is always a delight! read more

Poor customer service, disorganized, unhelpful, unprofessional, lack a sense of urgency and accuracy. Not a very helpful or friendly environment for the regulars. read more

Haven't posted for a very long time, however, Daniel and his crew did an excellent job with our lunch today, and I felt I needed to share my experience. It was my first time at this restaurant. The place is clean, I was greeted as I walked in, and I was asked if I needed help with my order. When my order was ready, it was better than I anticipated. The fish and the side orders were fresh, well-seasoned, and prepared nicely. We ordered the fish and chips and the grilled fish tacos, which were both excellent. read more

Been to California Fish Grill before at one of their other San Jose locations and thought it was okay, never went back until now! I got their Shrimp Trio which featured their coconut shrimp, shrimp and giant shrimp. The coconut shrimp was a bit too buttery and had too much of a butter taste. The giant and grilled shrimp were both flavored well. I got this with rice and another side I can't remember. When we ordered the garlic bread it lacked a lot of flavor and was hard too. Everytime coming here it does feel like a fairly balanced and healthy meal but I think the flavor and portion is kind've just okay. It's just an average seafood place with no wow factor. I would come back again and try something different. read more

We tried the California Fish Grill tonight and it was delicious. The service was also very nice. The restaurant was very clean and our food was prepared and served amazingly promptly. They also have a nice outdoor patio. Definitely recommend when you're looking for a well priced and nutritious meal with lots of fish choices. The menu allows you to customize your individual meal with a variety of sauces and sides, as well as protein items. A real find close to home for us. read more

New location, very clean and friendly staff. Love their entrees, generous portions. Food is fresh and healthy. I like the salmon and swai combo with kale and rice. My husband ordered the poke bowl and kids ordered the teriyaki chicken bowl. We were satisfied with our food and recommend eating here！ read more

We enjoyed a pleasant meal here. The space is clean and the staff is friendly. The restaurant is very casual. The food is good and affordable. Parking is a breeze. read more

I got the salmon plate which includes a few sides. I was very disappointed in the portions for the Brussels sprouts. The cashier said that was the accurate size. Compared to their other locations & earlier photos it's apparent they've reduced the size though. If I were to return it would probably be for a sandwich or salad bowl. read more

Me and my nephew had dinner or I should say lunch this Friday afternoon at that location and the staff was remarkable

This was my first time in this place. The menu featured fish and chips, which I tend to like, so I stepped up to the counter to order. There were no humans there to assist. It was all automated, with touchscreens. The UI was easy, so ordering was easy enough. But as an adult who understands the nature of germs, I'm not thrilled with the idea of poking a greasy screen before I sit down to eat with my dinner. So I didn't like that. Next, I was turned off by an on-screen invitation to tip! Tip who?! I just did all the work myself! I realize there are people in the kitchen cooking, but when everything is automated, and they text you your phone when the food is ready, and you have to stand up and get the food yourself, who the hell are you tipping, exactly? Especially since you're asking me to tip before I even take my first bite of food! This is a real turn off for me. It will cost them a star in this rating. So, the food... It came out quick. It all looked pretty good. Tasted a bit bland, but it was very, very very greasy. I think the speed at which it was served gave the grease no time to drain off. Anyway, between the tipping and the greasiness, I wasn't very impressed. It may be a better experience for some. But this was mine, and it was not enjoyable. read more