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California Fish Grill - Reviews

11122 Rancho Carmel Dr, 92128 San Diego
All reviews at a glance
337

Reviews

67.4%

Satisfaction

87

negative

23

neutral

227

positive

What people say about California Fish Grill

Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
DT S.
Review date: 10/13/2025
7
Hit or Miss Fish & Chips
My experience at this restaurant was a bit of a mixed bag, depending on what I ordered. The Fish & Chips were absolutely awesome. I would, however, like to know what is wild versus farmed.
  • Fish & Chips9
  • wild versus farmed6
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
E M.
Review date: 10/13/2025
9
Delicious Food and Great Value!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I absolutely love all the food here. The combination options are well priced, offering great value. We enjoyed the fish tacos plate and a shrimp taco. The restaurant offers both seating inside and outside, which is a nice touch.
  • food10
  • combination options9
  • fish tacos plate9
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Lucian P.
Review date: 09/28/2025
10
Healthy, Tasty, and Cooked Well!
My experience at this restaurant was great! I found it to be a place where the food is cooked well every time. It's nice to have something healthy to eat around here that is also tasty. The service, atmosphere, and food were all rated a 5 out of 5.
  • food10
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Group Type
  • Solo Dinner
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Lisa F.
Review date: 09/10/2025
9
Delicious Food and Excellent Service!
My experience at the restaurant was wonderful! I ordered the Tilapia plate with rosemary zucchini and a side salad. I was happy with the protein portion size as there was a good amount of fish; in the picture, I had already eaten one filet 🙊. The service was excellent too. I was greeted right away and offered help with the kiosk, though I managed on my own. My order came out wrong due to my mistake with the sauce selection, but they were more than happy to remake it for me. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
  • Tilapia plate9
  • protein portion size9
  • service10
Visit Type
  • Delivery
Group Type
  • Family
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Takeout
Amandine V.
Review date: 08/18/2025
2
Missing Items in Takeout Order
My experience with this restaurant was not great. We ordered takeout, specifically two combo tacos and a kids' fish and chips meal. Unfortunately, the order was missing several items. Both combo tacos were supposed to include beans, but they were absent. The kids' meal was also incomplete, as it didn't come with the juice. To make matters worse, one of the Cajun fish tacos was incorrectly substituted with a salmon taco.
  • combo tacos2
  • kids' meal3
  • Cajun fish tacos3
Price per Person
  • $1–$10
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
John J.
Review date: 08/02/2025
9
Amazing Value Lunch Special!
This was my first time visiting this restaurant, and I've never seen one like it before. The food was a super good deal and tasty. They offer a $10 lunch special that includes a choice of 5 or 6 dishes. I ordered a dish labeled 'protein #####' (I forget the exact name). It was a huge portion of fish (with 4 types, including shrimp) and rice, all for just $10. This single meal provided me with lunch and leftovers that fed my brother Scott. Well, maybe 'fed' is an exaggeration, but it was definitely satisfying! Lol.
  • food9
  • lunch special10
  • portion10
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
ana S.
Review date: 06/25/2025
10
Craveable Food at a Chill Spot
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! Everything I tried was craveable and super tasty. It's definitely one of my favorite chill spots in Carmel Mountain. The food, service, and atmosphere all received a perfect 5/5 rating, making for a truly enjoyable lunch.
  • Everything10
  • chill spots10
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Long (31+ min.)
Gary L.
Review date: 06/15/2025
7
Good food, but service issues
My experience at this restaurant was a bit mixed. While the food is good, the service was problematic. My order was messed up twice, leading to a long wait. I'm hoping this was just an off day for them, as they are usually pretty good. Despite the service hiccups, I still found the food to be enjoyable.
  • food8
  • order2
  • wait3
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Group Type
  • Family
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Aqilah E.
Review date: 06/05/2025
9
Amazing Service and Delicious Food!
Because of my dietary restrictions, I always get anxious when going out, fearing being "a difficult customer. " However, today my mother and I came to this CFG, and Joseph was amazing. He allowed us to alter our meals in a way we could still enjoy. I’d recommend this location to anyone wanting a quick and delicious bite with great customer service! Thank you again, Joseph! ☺️
  • meals9
  • customer service10
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Group Type
  • Solo Dinner
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Monika M.
Review date: 05/21/2025
9
Courteous Staff, Delicious Food, Quick Service
I work near this restaurant and visit often. One thing is for sure: they teach their staff to be courteous, polite, and helpful. Even with automated order screens, there's always a helpful face ready to assist. The food is delicious and the portions are generous. Orders are received quickly, making it an ideal spot for a quick lunch or dinner on the go. They also offer an outdoor dining area.
  • staff10
  • food9
  • portions9

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