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Local(949) 654-3838

3988 Barranca Pkwy
Irvine, CA 92606

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California Fish Grill Inc
Local(949) 654-3838

3988 Barranca Pkwy
Irvine, CA 92606

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User Reviews of California Fish Grill Inc

Yelp.com Review - by Alex C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yummy, Yummy, In Mah BELLAY!It's quite a difficult place to find at first, right at the corner of Barranca and Culver, but I've become quite an expert at turning into the shopping center right before...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Charis L.

5.0 of 5 stars. The ONLY thing I don't love about this place is the parking during lunchtime because it gets really packed!Other than that, I simply can't stay away from my weekly white roughy (cajun style) special...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Karen W.

5.0 of 5 stars. DELICIOUS fish for under $10! Life is fabulous sometimes.This is a very casual place where you pay at the register before eating. There are sooo many kinds of fish available, all affordable, including...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I give this place five stars for lunch. There aren't many seafood places (and none that are 'cheap': Bluewater & McCormick's only other options) in the area & this one fits the bill for a quick and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Carina D.

5.0 of 5 stars. This our favorite spot to stop off at after visiting a friend in Irvine about 1-2 times a week (yes, we love it that much). I absolutely love the style and set up of the restaurant, the food, the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrea V.

4.0 of 5 stars. Tonight I decided to check this place out. I ordered the cajun style mahi mahi, along with an extra side of grilled zucchini. I walked through the door just in time - there was a line out the door by...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by L P.

3.0 of 5 stars. 3.5 starI dunno if this place's popularity is because it's trendy, cheap, or tasty. Personally, my food was just average and i didn't think the food was THAT cheap, it's all relative i suppose. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Courtney J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Get the cajun style seared ahi from the grill. Amazing. And no, I didn't order the ahi, but was definitely throwing jealous glares towards my coworker. For about $10 you can get a pretty generous...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by James C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been going here for awhile and it's rock solid. Love the fish burritos and any of their fish with the Cajun spices! Seriously, try the fish burrito. This place can get pretty busy at lunch and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alice Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. CFG has been my go-to restaurant when I can't decide where I want to eat. I'm always down for some fresh fish with a healthy side of coleslaw, bread, and some rice. I usually go with the white roughy...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris E.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been here twice and to their Foothill Ranch location once. Their Irvine location is better because it's in a better location. Foothill Ranch isn't even an incorporated city, it's part of Lake...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Vivian J.

4.0 of 5 stars. DH and I love to come here for a quick, relatively healthy meal on weeknights. It's often crowded with a mixture of teens, young couple, and Iranian protesters from the nearby corner. Health-wise:...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by M L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Well made. Tasted great. Quality ingredients. And a good price. Can't ask for more.
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David v.

4.0 of 5 stars. Had lunch here yesterday with my girlfriend. I definitely liked the way the place was designed. You can see into the kitchen and watch the people preparing the food. That is a big plus in my book...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Danny H.

4.0 of 5 stars. She got me speeding in the fast lane,Pedal to the floor man, trying get back to her love...Best believe she got that good thing,She my little hood thing, ask around they know us...They kno that's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Peggy C.

4.0 of 5 stars. A few months ago, my bf and I saw Guy Fieri review Blue Water Seafood Market on "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives," and we'd wanted to go there ever since. It's supposed to have fresh fish, great fish...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Daniel C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Wow, drove by this place for many years and finally the day came where I actually set foot in the door. I met some friends here for lunch the other day, and all I can say is I've been missing out. You...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Captain G.

5.0 of 5 stars. When I moved back to Irvine, I was in the mood for some good seafood. Specifically, some Fish and Chips. I looked on Yelp, and saw that this place was one of the best rated seafood restaurants in the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tiffany L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I always avoided this place because I naturally assumed it would be filled with A-Hole OC families and "Stay at home moms" (The ones that hire nannies to watch the kids and go spend Hubby's pay on LV...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jea K.

4.0 of 5 stars. decent place. good shrimp tacos..
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Les W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Food is great, price is low. Need I say more?Ok, I will say more. Shrimp Taco, Fish Taco... for around $2.50 each. There is no better deal anywhere. If there is, you need to tell me.I will come back...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tony W.

5.0 of 5 stars. For a $ restaurant, we give it 5-stars. - we had dinner at 5pm on a Sunday- service meets expectation; no waiting at this day and time- price/value exceeds expectation; we had the roughy and salmon...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine G.

3.0 of 5 stars. you have to be in the mood for this place.lots of deep fried goodness, though. i do recommend their halibut with the garlic sauce. extra sauce. their location in anaheim hills is good too. it's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Josh S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very solid. I met a buddy and fellow Yelper here for lunch today after we were brainstorming for something new to try. Considering this place has 200 reviews yet we really hadn't heard about it but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by jonathan s.

4.0 of 5 stars. Do I even need to write a review now since Josh S. basically wrote one for me?grilled shrimp taco was good. battered fish taco was good. cajun mahi was probably the best. no sides for me and i was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I always forget what fish I order but cajun it and you can't go wrong. I've been to a few locations and the Irvine location is good about making this feel semi-healthy. (The Gardena location always...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jami K.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is one of my new favorite places to eat..Its one of those order at the counter and they will bring your food to your table sorts of places but very classy. The menu is very diverse with different...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by song c.

4.0 of 5 stars. Quick service, tasty and good prices.Try the White roughy, seared ahi tuna, trout, grilled zucchini and fried calimari.Skip the clam chowder and sides of rice (tastes like uncle ben's rice)
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Joanna S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm basing this review on my last experience at CA Fish Grill, although all my previous experiences have been great. So the other day, I walked into this place because I was craving fish and I hadn't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Pretty decent.Great idea...cheap seafood.I've had a few different items here...I've had the battered shrimp tacos which were really good. The second time I ordered the white roughy it tasted...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Warren C.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is kinda surprising. Having seafood for lunch definitely mixes it up a little bit, but here, it's all worth it. If you come around lunchtime, it can get crowded, but there's plenty of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm updating this review to also refute Justin B's review http://www.yelp.com/biz/california-fish-grill-irvine#hrid:QpIVW5N953ynw-rs_oaejA about how Kristin C dislikes seafood.Well I personally don't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Phil P.

2.0 of 5 stars. once again I am completely at awe at how this place would have four stars. i find it hard to believe that people will go to this place on a regular basis.the fish is okay, i tried the white roughy and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Philip T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good solid food. White roughy with garlic. So soft and so tender! Ahi tuna with garlic also very good. About 8 to 10 a plate. Comes with bread, rice, coleslaw.Nice relaxed interior with outdoor...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Helen C.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is my new favorite place for lunch. It can get busy, but they are quick!Definitely get the charbroiled fish, but the fryer items are great too. I haven't tried the Cajun style yet because garlic...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristin C.

4.0 of 5 stars. i'm writing this review soley to refute Justin B's point that I dislike seafood haha. true i may not eat the fish platters here but i have tried their shrimp tacos (both grilled and fried) and happen...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nene R.

3.0 of 5 stars. Nice prices, fresh fish. very casual dining....Got a good meal for 3 for under $30 with tip. Watch the fried stuff....all the fish tacos were fried~Ate the grilled zuchinni so I would feel like a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Justin B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Pros: Great portions, affordable, quality fishCons: Kristin C. doesn't like seafoodI love California Fish Grill (even though Kristin C. doesn't).To start, I ordered a cup of clam chowder ($3.75). The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathleen H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have been to the Panera next door over a dozen times yet I had never been in the Fish Grill. I was really pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food and relaxing ambiance. We ordered one trout...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily M.

5.0 of 5 stars. When I first came to this place, I would go every week because I was that addicted. Everything is very flavorful, and it's not too heavy, unless you got a plate of the fried foods... What's fried is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by wowwhatafeeling b.

2.0 of 5 stars. What kind of fish is a white roughy? Soup came out from a can and got warm up. Is that cooking? The coleslaw was terrible serving in 4oz cup togo (umh) not sure when they made it. I ordered fried...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lanette Jane S.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've been to this place a couple of times, and while I am not overly impressed, it is hard to find casual semi-cheap dining where fish is the featured entree.The fish here is generally good, but ends...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love this place. Such a simple menu - order fish, pick flavor (garlic butter or cajun), rice or fries, and you are set! I love their white roughy (with garlic butter of course)...always moist,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Judith C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'll have to admit, I did not expect the environment of the restaurant to look like this. I'd always imagined that this place would be something similar to Cheesecake Factory/BJ's/CPK, but instead the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica H.

5.0 of 5 stars. mmmmmm delicious!! i love california fish grill, i seriously crave it everyday and every night of my life.. i tried to convince my friends to eat there two days in a row one time.. however it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Vanessa Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yum!This place is fresh, clean, and easy. No fuss, no muss. They somehow manage to have a diverse (in seafood, anyways) menu while still keeping it simple and customer friendly. I appreciate that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Becky N.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is awesome. Butter garlic or cajun salmon is the best.
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Anna D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Wow! I never knew a restaurant like this existed until my brother took us here. I had the white roughy with garlic butter and a salad. Deelish. The filet was so tender and melted in my mouth. That...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Marita L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I come here whenever I'm feeling like fish. I've had the white roughy and the mahi mahi with the garlic butter sauce, and they're both good. The portions are large, but the food is overall pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Greg T.

3.0 of 5 stars. 3.5 - slightly above averageI found out that I have to treat my girlfriend as half dolphin and half girl which makes her a "girlphin". The reason why, is because I have to positively reinforce her...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Casey C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Just to update... Compared to other similar joint in the OC this is so far the better. I do wish they would have more choices for included sides on their grilled fish plater like other restaurants (i...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by J M.

5.0 of 5 stars. So good! The salmon is delicious. Good prices and generous portions.
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Yelp.com Review - by Tin-Tin M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Quick, cheap and tasty. They only serve seafood and they are good at what they do. I wouldn't say they served the best fish I've ever had, but for what I paid, it was good stuff.
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mayumi H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Calfigri... as we like to call it has converted two fish-hating people into fish-eating fans!! It's THAT good.WHAT WE'VE ORDERED: - White Roughy w/ Garlic Butter Sauce ($7.50-$7.99): You can't go...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kirun M.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is what I'm talking about. I don't even like fish that much, but I LOVE this place! Who can resist garlicky buttery goodness on top of a cut of huge fish over rice?! If you're watching your...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Chynna U.

4.0 of 5 stars. This time I tried the fried fish and shrimp, next time I hope to try the grilled salmon. I feel like I shouldn't have went for the fried fish plate because the place is called "Fish Grill" but, as...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kat L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Fast, fresh, awesome portions, and cheap for what you get.Have $8?? I always order the Cajun White Roughy or Catfish depending on my mood with half and half rice and fries. The zucchini is good too (:...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Paula L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm a fan of anywhere I can get a fresh fish meal for a good price.If you're lucky, your favorite fish will be the daily special for $8If not, well it's okay its only like $1-2 more for some other...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelley G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wow what a deal, and the food is delicious. Simply, place your order, have a seat, they bring it to you quickly and get ready to eat.Fish, rice, coleslaw and a piece of bread. The grilled zucchini...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great food, great price! I love all the grill fish items, and I especially love the fried calamari. Not a piece of the fried calamari is enlarged out of proportion by flour batter coating. This...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Allison M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I live right across the street from this place and I absolutely love it! At first, I thought it was an upscale fish place. However, I was wrong. For about $10, you will get a large piece of fish,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by tim b.

3.0 of 5 stars. More in the three and a half star range, this place was pretty decent for what it is, a semi-fast food/ half service restaurant that serves all seafood. I was actually afraid to eat here, because of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I will say this is pretty good spot to get good grilled fish filets. Cajun style and lemon butter are both good on any fish. The clam chowder here is nothing special here. I haven't tried any of the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Suzanne K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Between 3 and 4-star. It's either stellar, or the fish is slightly off, and the exprience ruined.I had a piece of snapper from them that was definitely past its prime, and asked for another, which...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by jane l.

5.0 of 5 stars. Portions are generous, they have a sauce-bar like el pollo loco (which upgraded this to 5 stars), the fish is good (like it cajun) as well as the veggie side dishes. Solid fare for a casual place....
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I used to come here and eat during lunch when I worked in the area. It's a take a number and seat yourself type place - kind of a half service restaurant. Oh yeah, and it gets really busy during the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Hannah C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Fish Grill is one of my all time favorite places to eat.. i don't live in the area anymore so i'm always craving it. every time i visit i HAVE to go for at least one meal. i almost always order the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by April T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place.I've only had the white roughy with garlic butter sauce, so I can't speak about the other items they offer here but the roughy was delicious! The jasmine rice is the perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike O.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very good grilled salmon and fast service.
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike M.

1.0 of 5 stars. Blecccch. Never underestimate the public's need for crappy food at a good price. "The food was horrible, but on the plus side, the portions are large."The wife and I were eager to try this place out...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Travis D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet, I go there AT LEAST twice a week. I am not even a big fan of fish, but I still absolutely love this place. Here is what you need to get:Cajun White...
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Yelp.com Review - by Darren T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great place. Inexpensive. Great food. IMO I would go for the the garlic butter, the cajun isn't as good.
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Yelp.com Review - by Alan H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Have you ever been pleasantly surprised? Maybe by a movie? Maybe by a date? In this case, it was by the meal I had at California Fish Grill. I knew this was a chain. This usually means that some...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Uma M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I am glad Irvine has a place like California Fish Grill. - this place is like any other sit down restaurant without all the drama of a sit down restaurant. You dont have to tip, you wait/help yourself...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah H.

4.0 of 5 stars. My husband took me to the California Fish Grill in Irvine yesterday, and I've been here a few other times with co-workers. The place was packed when we showed up at about 12:30, but we were able to...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tiffany C.

4.0 of 5 stars. i know the fish is really good, especially w/ garlic butter, and served in huge portions, but every time i come, i get the chicken wrap. the chicken is always flavorful and i love smearing some...
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Yelp.com Review - by Dru C.

3.0 of 5 stars. I still can't bring myself to bump this place up to 4 stars. Yes, you get good value for what you pay, but I'm just a picky eater when it comes to seasoning and overall flavor, especially with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Cee D.

4.0 of 5 stars. While down in Irvine for the weekend dropped by here to grab something to eat. I did a search on yelp for seafood and this place popped up and thought ok lets check this place out. Walk up to the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Edgar G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good food! Portions are good size, fast service and prices are very reasonable. I enjoyed it. See other reviews here.
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Yelp.com Review - by Epiphanie D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I heart fish! I don't normally order fish at restaurants because they tend to be pricey and they skimp on the portions but not here. The filets are large and the prices are great for what you get....
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Yelp.com Review - by Dann M.

4.0 of 5 stars. for the price...the catch of the day is also the catch of the deal...if that makes any sense...so the gf took me here...i got the tacos and is so gooooood!the gf got the fish burrito...SOOO GOOD!fried...
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Yelp.com Review - by Nic G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've only been here once and have planned on going again for awhile but i live in Long beach. I thought the food was excellent i got the fish tacos they were huge and great she got the ahi tuna and i...
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Yelp.com Review - by Justin A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Saying this place is like Chipotle with fish is close, but truly does not do the place justice. I actually was turned onto this place because I was pledging a frat and had to meet an active here for...
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Yelp.com Review - by jenn k.

5.0 of 5 stars. i totally love this place. the fish ( i always get trout) the grilled zucchini and rice. their rice is nothing special but it goes SO well with their fresh salsa. their salsa is soo good and i love...
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Yelp.com Review - by basla N.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went today with my co-workers. The food was good and healthy. I ordered the grilled swordfish with rice. The fish was testy and not too dry. The rice was a little too salty for me even though I like...
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Yelp.com Review - by Shams N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hands down my FAVORITE fish place!!! Prices are decent, the service is fast and friendly and the food is AMAZING! They have many different kinds of fish there. You can get you fish with a garlic...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. white roughy special $7.50fresh tasty and healthy fish with garlic butter and rice.enough said'
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Yelp.com Review - by Hubert C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Thanks to Yelp for leading me here. The reviews sounded too good to be true, really, but I must say that I too was blown away my first time here. Now, I visit this establishment about once a week....
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Yelp.com Review - by Valerie W.

4.0 of 5 stars. the first time i went to this place, I got the tuna and was unimpressed. But now I'm irresistibly stuck on the trout and catfish (both with cajun spice) and the zuchinni. I read everyone else's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Champ M.

5.0 of 5 stars. 5 stars? Are you sure this is really happening? Is this truly the culmination of all things you've ever wanted in a restaurant? And shockingly, smack in the middle of my love, Irvine? It took me 4...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah S.

4.0 of 5 stars. delicious. this place is very inexpensive for such great quality food. The helpings are generous, and the place has a rustic, warm feel to it. The fish is great and the service isn't too slow...
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Yelp.com Review - by troy v.

5.0 of 5 stars. cheap. delicious. fries. salmon. garlic butterx3. enough said.this place is healthy and it gives you good portions.
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Yelp.com Review - by Ron A.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this place! In tough economic times, the prices are more than reasonable for seafood and their portions are wonderful. Skimming through other reviews, many agree on catfish with caujin butter!...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mercy C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Fresh fish, good calamari, good food. Only thing missing is some horseradish to give the calamari some kick :-p
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Yelp.com Review - by Deb T.

5.0 of 5 stars. The garlic butter white roughy with half rice and half fries is amazing. Pretty large portions and the fish just melts in my mouth! Great food, great price!
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Yelp.com Review - by Shannon L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I don't know why it took me so long to find the California Fish Grill. My wife and I went tonight and.......I have a new favorite restaurant in Irvine! You cannot beat this place for value! Also, the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer L.

4.0 of 5 stars. My coworkers kept pushing this place on me, but I never had the desire to check it out. I wish I listened to them sooner! I'm a big fan of catfish. I'll eat it fried, broiled, grilled, etc. I've...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jimmy N.

5.0 of 5 stars. When I used to work at UCI, I made it a point to eat lunch here at least once a week.Fresh, inexpensive, with no frills. It's simple seafood, prepared simply. Order at the counter, seat yourself,...
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Yelp.com Review - by William M.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place offers great fish fast and you can even pair your fish with a glass of wine for an elegant dinner for a great value. I eat here at least once every week. What I get:Cajun Trout, with...
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Yelp.com Review - by Carolann K.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is great if you like your fish cajun style. I go here and get a salmon plate cajun style with fries. the ahi tuna rare is good too. For the price, this fish is great and the service is...
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Yelp.com Review - by Crystal N.

5.0 of 5 stars. There are many fish in the sea, and you'll always find the right one at Cali Fish Grill! I've been here twice so far and it has become one of my favorite places to eat in Irvine. I was never a big fan...
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Yelp.com Review - by Davidson L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Note to Irvine: Bring more places like CFG (sorry, I feel super asian for all this abbreviating crap) into the quaint, chain-infested little town we have now. Yes, I did my homework and revealed that...
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Yelp.com Review - by Josh O.

4.0 of 5 stars. A filling meal with tasty fish that does not make you feel greasy = CFGGood selection of different fish with two basic styles (cajun or garlic butter)
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Yelp.com Review - by Simone C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love the ahi tuna here. Specifically the ahi tuna salad! Yummy!!!The rice is good too - with french fries... but then it is unhealthy. So keep the salad and ignore the rest. Grilled zucchinis are...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tiffany U.

3.0 of 5 stars. I still love CFG and their salmon with garlic butter and fries is still delicious but I have to subtract one star because they recently made the portions smaller-- significantly.
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Right after you walk in through the doors, you order your fish at the front counters so that by the time you finish getting your drink and sit down having a little chat, your food is delivered to your...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lynhthy N.

5.0 of 5 stars. The garlic butter salmon is amazing. I recommend getting half rice and half fries (yes, you can do that I just recently discovered!). Extra garlic butter is also highly suggested, lemon, and cilantro....
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Yelp.com Review - by julie o.

3.0 of 5 stars. Good, but not great. I had two fish tacos and both were more creamy sauce and empty cabbage filling than substance.
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Yelp.com Review - by Linda Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place never ceases to disappoint me. Every person I've brought here has been taken by this joint. The "From the Charbroiler" section is bomb. I love the white roughy with garlic butter and rice...
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Yelp.com Review - by Debbie T.

3.0 of 5 stars. There are a few locations of this restaurant in South Bay and OC. I don't know how fresh the seafood is, but they do have a selection of different fish to choose from. You can get it grilled or Cajun...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristen Q.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm aware this place already has a lot of reviews. but I still wanted to show my love for another one of my faves.love the white roughy, which is very frequently their special of the day for $6.99 and...
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Yelp.com Review - by beno f.

5.0 of 5 stars. Good, cheap, easy, fast the way I like my men. Need I say more?
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Yelp.com Review - by NYSD G.

4.0 of 5 stars. the wife found this place while yelping. before our first visit she gave me a few locations where we could go, right then and there i was dismayed and she read it on my face right away, just like a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sandy N.

2.0 of 5 stars. Clientele- All across the board. Place is always crowded.Reservations- NoneService- Quick. Workers are not friendly but not rude.Parking- LotFood- I don't get this place. Yes, the portions are...
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Yelp.com Review - by Dean G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've always been hearing about this place from my friends so i wanted to try it out. so i went here with two friends of mine, and i tried a dinner plate of seared tuna. AMAZING!!! i liked it so...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jackie P.

4.0 of 5 stars. My go to place when I want fish at a good price. I've been here many times and never had problems with the fish. In fact, some high end places could learn a thing or two about how to cook fish...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kenrick C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I used to come here for lunch every week when I worked close by. The prices are very reasonable and the food is good. Usually when you think fish you think it's gonna be a little pricey but you can...
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Yelp.com Review - by S T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hungry? $8.95 Salmon w/ butter sauce, 1/2 rice, 1/2 fries, $1.75 extra for grill Zucchini. $3.75 Glass of wine.Leave happy.
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Yelp.com Review - by K V.

4.0 of 5 stars. Fast fresh fish is what this place has to offer, and delicious french fries too! I had the garlic butter grilled catfish and a grilled cajun shrimp taco. The catfish was succulent and cooked...
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went here for lunch and got cajun grilled mahi mahi and a cajun grilled salmon taco. both were really good. the mahi mahi portion was gigantic, and sitting on top of a bed of tasty french fries....
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Yelp.com Review - by Tommy C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Love their fish tacos. They offer a variety of fishes and give you sizable portions. You won't leave here hungry!
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Yelp.com Review - by Lin C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I eat here at least once a month whenever I am at home. I always order the mahi mahi with extra garlic butter, and it never gets old :) The fish is so incredibly fresh and that garlic butter...
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Yelp.com Review - by N E.

5.0 of 5 stars. 5 stars to the bestest grilled shrimp taco and grilled shrimp wrap! that's awesome stuff. this place is pretty addicting
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeannie C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Belly is full and satisfy. Tonight, hubby and I decided to finally try California Fish Grill after being open so near by for so long. I have to say, we sure were not disappointed. Great price for the...
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Yelp.com Review - by William H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Excellent fish for a decent price. Catfish was fresh, flaky and buttery. Stay away form the burritos, get the whole fish for $7-11.
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Yelp.com Review - by Kamie P.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a great place to go for lunch or casual dinner. My roommates and I come here all the time because we rarely ever cook. I like to get either the white roughly or catfish with garlic butter...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly H.

4.0 of 5 stars. dude i live in tustin...how did i not know about this place? i guess i don't come to this plaza very much.i have a handful of friends that love this place so we went for lunch this past weekend.......
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Yelp.com Review - by Chrys U.

5.0 of 5 stars. DELICIOUS! I always come here and order the white roughy cajun style with french fries, and sometimes the clam chowder. I've never ever been disappointed! The fish here is super fresh, the quality is...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lynette O.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of my favorite places to go for good cheap seafood. The portions are really good for what you good. Seafood can be expensive, but this place is not. Last time I came here with my fiance were...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kat L.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is the first time I have come here and I have been wanting to try this place for the longest time. They get 3.5 Stars for their food. I keep teeter tottering around what score to give! If I had...
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Yelp.com Review - by J D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Quick and somewhat healthy place to go for lunch or dinner. The fish plates are plenty of food and just around $10 (for those that aren't eating carbs, get the grilled zucchini instead of rice/fries)....
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love Fish Grill. It's good food, doesn't cost much and it's always busy. I usually order the cajun salmon with a side of garlic butter or the fried fish, but the grilled shrimp tacos and the fried...
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Yelp.com Review - by Christopher F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Seriously one of the most tastiest fish meals I've ever had in the history of ever. The fish is so fresh, and seriously I do not know how they get it so fresh. There is such a great taste in the fish...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike L.

5.0 of 5 stars. The food here is delicious and - depending on what you order - healthy! I went in for lunch today and grabbed the white roughy cajun style with grilled zucchini. Everything came out prompt, great and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Gary T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I m glad I actually waited a few months before I actually decided to YELP this place. When I first started to come here, the prices were about $.50 to $1.00 cheaper. As of a few weeks ago, the prices...
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Yelp.com Review - by marlon e.

4.0 of 5 stars. if you want nicely cooked fish this is the place to go... you can never go wrong with the menu and they don't have too much options which is good in a sense that you know its hard for them to mess up...
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Yelp.com Review - by Edmund i.

4.0 of 5 stars. When I first heard about this place from my brother, I decided to go here with my fellow coworkers. Ever since then, some of us here at Allergan have instituted Fish Grill Fridays. Yeah, it's that...
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Yelp.com Review - by Elle K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I like this place b/c it feels like a healthy alternative in terms of eating out. A good value for what you pay for. I like the fish cooked with garlic butter; not really a fan of the cajun seasoning...
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Yelp.com Review - by Deannie W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Was in OC yesterday and my friend Jason bought me here. When I was asked over dinner what rating I would give this place, I gave it 4 stars. Now a day later and after thinking about it and craving for...
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Yelp.com Review - by C J.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love this place! You can get a fish plate including rice and beans for under $10. Fish is sooooo fresh and tastes soooooo yummy! Their grilled garlic fish fillet with rice pilaf is the best. It's more...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ed C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good simple fresh fish. We like it when we're in the area for sure.
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristen C.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is great for lunch and dinner! I've come here a lot over the past year and I can't say I've ever had a bad meal here. The food is good and cheap, what's not to love?My favorite is the...
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Yelp.com Review - by John D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Man i love this place, it's one of the few places where i will devour everything off the plate. There are so many different fishes on the menu, that i've only had the chance to eat a few, but the one...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tony N.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a great place for lunch! I love their fish tacos. There fresh fish grill is very good as well. Just make sure you get here early for lunch or you will wait forever for a table and food.
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott F.

1.0 of 5 stars. Congratulations, California Fish Grill. You have earned my first one star rating. Yes, I am the only Japanese person on earth that does not like fish. But I've really been trying to train myself to...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason S.

5.0 of 5 stars. This joint is a MUST, ESPECIALLY if you are a cheap college student. Easily down the street from UCI, this restaurant offers top notch seafood plates in generous portions enough to satisfy any...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jaemi S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been eating at California Fish Grill since its first opened, which is been around 2 or so years. From the outside, it looks like one of those expensive Fish restaurants, but once you come and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Austin S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I met up with my old church small group for dinner this past Friday. This place is around the corner from my old apartment, so I used to come here about once or twice a month.I had Taco Factory for...
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Yelp.com Review - by faye b. s.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you told me this was the only restaurant I could go to, I wouldn't be sad. My parents have lived in Japan for the past 7 years, and we always stop by when they visit. My dad loves the catfish...
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Yelp.com Review - by Angela K.

5.0 of 5 stars. OMG! California Fish Grill I am SO glad I tried this place!!I've only had the Ahi Tuna and I LOVE it! So tender and so jam-packed with flavor! The Ahi Tuna (to me) is just as good as the Ahi Tuna at...
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Probably the best fish in town for the price! Going here won't break your budget, and the fish won't clog your arteries. Plus, there's plenty on the menu so you won't get tired of going here. My...
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Yelp.com Review - by jill j.

4.0 of 5 stars. because of the rave reviews, i had this bookmarked to yelp and finally got the chance to try it today. woohoo! went in for a late lunch to go and after a few seconds of pondering, i chose the cajun...
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Yelp.com Review - by Heina D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Mighty tasty and lots of variety. You can get almost any kind of seafood cooked in almost any kind of way, and it's all good, from the calamari to the salmon. I've eaten here on several occasions and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kim G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Tasty and very affordable for fresh seafood!My family likes it, esp. for lunch or on Fridays during Lent. Haha...I always order the same exact thing: the plate of salmon with lemon-butter sauce, and...
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Yelp.com Review - by David L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went here for lunch one day and decided to sit outside. I was waiting for my food and this guy who was sitting by himself at another table decided to pack a bowl and light up! I was like, "wtf! For...
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Yelp.com Review - by Hoang T.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is amazing topped off with their butter garlic sauce! I've only been here once and have only tried mahi mahi with a side of fries topped off with garlic sauce. AMAZING. The fish here is...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate T.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is one of my favorite place when it comes to fish, everything is half price from any seafood place. I think everything on the menu is under $10, and that one alone is attracting enough, plus...
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Yelp.com Review - by Big Room Nine x.

5.0 of 5 stars. Pretty good value for what you get. The place looks/feels like a fast food restaurant but the food is not fast foodish. The reason why their prices are almost half of what fancy restaurants charge....
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Yelp.com Review - by Holly W.

4.0 of 5 stars. "There's plenty of fish in the sea," and there's certainly no reason why the fresh ones should cost so damn much. And that's why I love the California Fish Grill. This quick service, local favorite...
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Yelp.com Review - by heather l.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love the food here! I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but their fish and shrimp are very tasty! I like getting my fish cooked in the cajun sauce, but the garlic ones is pretty good too.Highly recommend...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ray C.

4.0 of 5 stars. California Fish Grill far exceeded my expectations the moment I walked in. I ordered myself a bowl of New England Clam Chowder because that's what you do at seafood joints, you order the clam...
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel R.

4.0 of 5 stars. 4 stars - yummy, inexpensive, and fillinggreat place for lunch. i had 2 fish tacos (grilled mahi mahi), rice, and beans for under $7.
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Yelp.com Review - by Ann T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I had eaten at California Fish Grill in Cypress a long time ago and when this location opened up I had to go and get some calamari and fried shrimp. It also came with some fries. Everything was great....
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Yelp.com Review - by Marisa M.

4.0 of 5 stars. My husband and I go here whenever we're craving cheaper, good quality fish. I always get the salmon with garlic rice, slaw and grilled zuchini on the side; he gets the mahi mahi. Good stuff.Some draw...
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Two Salmon fillets for 9 bucks. =)I didn't notice this place until a friend took me here. I usually go to the Kinko's or Panera next to it. You get to see people make your food because there isn't a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jon N.

4.0 of 5 stars. I had the salmon and it was pretty good. I love the fact that they didn't end up over cooking the fish and it was actually cooked medium. I got it with a side of rice and it was good too, I'm pretty...
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Yelp.com Review - by Yui S.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is nice for a quick lunch. Even though it gets pretty busy during the lunch hours, service is speedy.The fish tastes pretty good, although I wouldn't say it's fresh. I think it's the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Real yummy, i love the fish n chips here. Well the chips are blah and would be a 4 star, but there is a freaking tartar sauce bar... omg.. give me 4 servings of that shiet. The g/f gets the cajun...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sheri L.

3.0 of 5 stars. My first meal in Irvine. My cousin brought us out here for a good eat. Sit down or to go, there's A LOT of options and everything's pretty cheap. The portions are big and what can I say.. it's a good...
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Yelp.com Review - by Barnabus N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Man i love this place no doubt. But there's only one thing I order here .. and the only reason is ..it's ZEE BOMB!The White Roughy with Garlic Butter and Rice. It's just the right portion, the price...
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Yelp.com Review - by chelle t.

3.0 of 5 stars. The first time I came here I got the calamari platter and a side of clam chowder. The calamari platter was okay, not bad, not great in terms of flavor, but I was surprised at the texture of the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Irma E.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is excellent for all seafood lovers!Went here with a few friends. Great place with indoor and outdoor seating. Outdoor seating will give you the feel of Southern California's warm weather...
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Yelp.com Review - by anne marie p.

3.0 of 5 stars. Felt like having neither beef nor chicken, so decided to go here for a change. Checked out the menu online first and then called ahead.For 11:40 on a Thursday, parking was already bad. I got to the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Arlene R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very good food for very little $. My friend and I decided to check this place out. We were picturing something like the Crab Cooker (which I never liked) and were pleasantly surprised. I called...
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Yelp.com Review - by t n.

1.0 of 5 stars. Yesterday during my lunch break I went and got the fried shrimp and calamari. It took 15 minutes for my order to get cooked. I went back to the breakroom to eat my meal. To my utter disgust, there was...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Their seafood is extremely well seasoned, their service is great. My favorite is their white roughy, Butter Garlic & Cajun style are both good, but the Cajun is not as fatty / oily.
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan D.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is amazing. The best value for fish you will ever find. Get the White Roughy Cajun Style. If you are hungry add a taco on the side (mahi or battered) are great. Really check it out....
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Yelp.com Review - by Law W.

4.0 of 5 stars. When the words "fast food" and "seafood" come together, it's usually a disaster. However, the California Fish Grill does it pretty well. I'm not the biggest fan of cooked fish, but they's got them...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lizza S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yum! I'm having the Mahi Mahi with Garlic & Rice for lunch right now!- Portions are hugh- Fish is fresh- Rice is good- Not a fan of coleslaw in generalCall in your order, and good luck finding...
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Yelp.com Review - by Oliver H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Often if one wants to order a good fish dish they need to drive to the beach or go to some high-end resturant where everything costs more than $18. I like California Fish Grill because it's...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ellerton W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Definitely great fish. Problem is I left hungry. Portions are small, even with fries, a piece of bread, and cole slaw.. But very good food.
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Yelp.com Review - by Bryan T.

5.0 of 5 stars. OH YES... the California Fish Grill. I am a bit biased... because i ONLY get the White Roughy - Garlic w/ Rice.Everything on that plate is just amazing. When I feel like I really want to pack on the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Eri H.

2.0 of 5 stars. This used to be my favorite place when I was craving for fish but after I had food poisoning... I avoid this place...
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Yelp.com Review - by sam k.

4.0 of 5 stars. I think this might be a local chain because I saw another one of these up in Cypress.Anyway, I like this place. Where else can you get a slab of fish for under ten dollars? Admittedly, it probably...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jon O.

2.0 of 5 stars. After reading all the 4 and 5 star reviews, I was expecting a bit more, apparently too much....I am going to give it 3 stars, and that is a stretch for the 2 meals we recieved...the fish was dry and...
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Yelp.com Review - by jenny s.

4.0 of 5 stars. Food: Yummy! and for cheap too! the calamari is good, the crab salad is good, the cajun fish is good with a spicy kick to it! good portions!Ambiance: simple, casual. you order, pick a place to...
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Yelp.com Review - by hana c.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this place! I always end up ordering the white roughy in the garlic butter sauce with grilled zucchini (instead of fries) and I'm never dissatisfied. It just tastes really good!!! All for...
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Yelp.com Review - by Synthony T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good food at a good price... who could ask for more? The outside look always kind of deterred me from coming in, since it kind of gives off this "upscale seafood restaurant vibe".. but once you come...
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Yelp.com Review - by sophie l.

4.0 of 5 stars. You order at the register, pick up a number, and seat yourself - basically fast food (wahoo no tip! aka more dessert allowance). But nevertheless it is a legit restaurant and the seafood reflects...
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy K.

4.0 of 5 stars. After seeing review after review of California Fish Grill, we finally decided to try it Friday night. We went at 8:00 pm hoping to miss the rush. It was still hopping when we got there, but we were...
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Yelp.com Review - by June K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I used to live right across the street from this fine dining establishment when I was in college and I would eat here about three times a week. Delicious. My favorite is the ahi tuna with garlic...
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Yelp.com Review - by traci l.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place has great seafood for a good price. I got a calamari and scallop combo from the fryer. It i s really good. I really want to go back and try the charbroiled fish. Also I got a glass of...
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Yelp.com Review - by Charlie H.

4.0 of 5 stars. 4 stars for flavor and value. The interior design is red brick and somewhat raw and industrial but doesn't lack in the feeling of warmth and comfort. Out of the times that I've been to this...
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Yelp.com Review - by Teresa N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Long waits, but excellent seafood at a great price. LOVE the garlic butter. Yum! Minus one star as the taste varies from visit to visit. Sometimes the fish can be overcooked and dry.
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Yelp.com Review - by Rich n Nancy C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Great spot for a quick fish lunch. Fast, cheap and tasty. Check it out -- you'll like it!
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Yelp.com Review - by Karen K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great seafood for a great price.I love the white roughy with garlic butter. It's served with rice and cole slaw and its a great deal for about $7-$8 (sometimes they have a special at lunch time for...
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Yelp.com Review - by Chone B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I give the Fish Grill such a high rating not because it's the best seafood out there, nope for that I prefer high end sushi, but based on the quality, price and convenience it is pretty difficult to...
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Yelp.com Review - by Karyn R.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place has some GREAT food. The garlic butter salmon w/rice & coleslaw is YUMMY! The calamari, clam chowder and fish tacos are awesome too! Sure, it IS a little pricey, but that's what you get if...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mikey L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love the shrimp burritos here and the fish actually tastes fresh. Although Im a big sushi eater, and not a huge fan of spiced cooked fish, california fish grill is a nice place to go to if youre...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeanie P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I didn't know what the big deal about Fish Grill until I personally tried it myself. It's a place where I think you get your money's worth. It's inbetween a fast food place and a nice restaurant, so...
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While the ambience is simple and laid-back, the food is great. Since the menu is simple to read, and very basic, it's almost comfort-food style. Would highly recommend this eatery!
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Yelp.com Review - by Anita i.

4.0 of 5 stars. fried scallops with fries!! will try fish next time and report back!
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Yelp.com Review - by Paula G.

4.0 of 5 stars. After all the time I spend in Irvine, I always wondered why I never gave it chance. I think just because it's Irvine and it's not a typical fast food joint, I thought it would not fit the broke...
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Yelp.com Review - by Peter C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great value! Taste of the food here is great, and affordable as far as seafood goes too. Not to keen on the service tho.
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Yelp.com Review - by Elijah F.

4.0 of 5 stars. I don't normally like fish, but I do like fish & chips. And my wife loves grilled fish. This place isn't meant to be fancy. It's a great price for fresh fish and it tastes great. Portions are...
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Yelp.com Review - by Miki N.

5.0 of 5 stars. LOVE their Salmon with garlic butter!!! You get two big pieces of salmon served with rice or fries (or both...I order half/half), cole slaw and a small piece of french bread. I always order the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by ashley c.

4.0 of 5 stars. mmmmtry the mahi mahi with the garlic butter sauce!so good!!!
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Yelp.com Review - by mel c.

3.0 of 5 stars. we visited my friend and her bf in the oc. i don't get to the oc very often so i was curious where they were going to take us for dinner. they brought us to the california fish grill for some...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tony V.

3.0 of 5 stars. I had the cajun style grilled salmon plate with rice, cole slaw, and a piece of baguette.. the fish tasted OK.. nothing out of this world. The rice tasted plain and dry. Three stars for the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Stacey L.

4.0 of 5 stars. this place is pretty good for finding it in a strip mall in Irvine. It's one of those order at the counter and find your own table type of place, but it's fancier than your typical counter food...
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Yelp.com Review - by tim-o t.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm not much of a seafood person, so I'm always just getting fried fish and shrimp. But one time I tried the cajun white roughy and I was hooked! Ever since then, I have yet to order anything fried...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tim H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went here for the first time yesterday and I love this place. The portions are good considering what you pay and you won't leave here feeling like you're going to burst. For the health conscious,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris L.

5.0 of 5 stars. The food is fresh and also very cheap. A very few places have great food at great prices. Cal Fish Grill is one of those finds. Their short menu is filled with various fish and fried shrimp. All...
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Yelp.com Review - by florance c.

4.0 of 5 stars. When this place first opened up, we were there probably every other day. Overkill, I know. That said, after eating that much fish, we laid off for a while. We're very fond of the grilled zucchini. We...
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Yelp.com Review - by Huana P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went once for dinner and once for lunch. Both times were pretty good. I walked away feeling comfortably full and happy that I got a healthy, lean meal. The ahi tuna is a good choice! Sometimes...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ellie C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Excellent, efficient, clean and simple grilled fish. I love the white or orange roughy grilled with cajun or garlic butter sauce. The grilled zucchini is also nice and the clam chowder and is too good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Angela C.

4.0 of 5 stars. The sound of this place never appealed to me, but I was surprised at how good it was! They really turned a simple idea into a fantastic, popular establishment. They have a selection of fish and...
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Yelp.com Review - by mariza r.

4.0 of 5 stars. my visit to CA fish grill was a couple months back.. i remember having a fantastic meal. the place was packed-- but since you order your food at the register you can make the choice to take out quite...
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Yelp.com Review - by henry c.

5.0 of 5 stars. tried the white roughy and really enjoyed it. thought it was good fish at a good price.
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Yelp.com Review - by David H.

3.0 of 5 stars. California Fish Grill serves good fish for a good price. The fish is not the best but for the price and being located in Irvine, its great! The seared ahi tuna with garlic butter on the side is my...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kunney T.

2.0 of 5 stars. I suspect that California Fish Grill is a hit with the college students on a budget, but maybe not that big of a hit with people who can afford (by this I mean both time and money) to go somewhere...
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Yelp.com Review - by Evelyn B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this place! It's good food for the price you pay. I suggest the cajun seared ahi tuna salad... SO DELICIOUS!! Obviously, don't expect anything original or spectacular in taste, but it's a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul C.

4.0 of 5 stars. When the time comes to eat out, I usually spring for the ultra-high calorie, ultra-high fat, ultra-high cholesterol, ultra-high sodium options. California Fish Grill provides me with alternatives that...
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Yelp.com Review - by tiffany l.

3.0 of 5 stars. Fishy!!! So I went here last weekend for a quick dinner. I ordered the mahi mahi with garlic butter and fries for my side. I also got a side order of fried shrimp. The bf got the salmon with cajun...
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Yelp.com Review - by perry k.

4.0 of 5 stars. Excellent, cheap, and fast service. I've gone there a few times for lunch and dinner, their food is always consistant and fast. My favorite is the seared ahi tuna with their red or green salsa..hmmm...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great food and amazing prices--they give you a HUGE portion of fish for $7-$9, where any sit-down seafood restaurant would charge you probably twice as much for the same amount. I like the cajun mahi...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren C.

4.0 of 5 stars. California Fish Grill is definitely worth a try and worth the money. The food is well priced and the seafood is actually really good. I've had the Grilled Shrimp which were very tasy and I also had...
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. I had seen this place but never ventured to check it out, in my head it was some fancy expensive seafood restaurant. No so. It's a very casual, afforadable, and delicious place. You order up at the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ken L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I was working on Saturday in the Irvine area and was looking to grab something to eat nearby. I saw a Panera Bread place and was heading there when I noticed this fish restaurant I hadn't seen there...
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Yelp.com Review - by Darren I.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hands down the best value for your dollar and you get moist cooked to perfection grilled fish with options for your side dishes. The clam chowder is the best I've had in southern cal as well. Mahi...
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Yelp.com Review - by Judy S.

4.0 of 5 stars. yum yum yum. heaping portions for what you pay and very fulfilling.the ahi seared tuna cooked rare is pretty good. i like the cole slaw and you have a choice to get fries or rice with the dish. i...
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Yelp.com Review - by sohiroshi c.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is a must go if you haven't tried. The fish is fresh and reasonable priced, and the clam chowder is to die for. A fish plate and a cup of clam chowder will cost you under $13, for a seafood...
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Yelp.com Review - by Anita L.

4.0 of 5 stars. It sure has taken me long enough to try this place out. I've tried to come here several times during the week for lunch but the overwhelmingly long lines outside turned me away. Today, my aunt and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve C.

5.0 of 5 stars. It's no wonder there's a sign next to the register saying 'sorry if you can't find a table, we'll be glad to pack your order to go'. I can't think of another place that serves seafood this good at...
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Yelp.com Review - by Nina L.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a casual restaurant that serves good seafood including a variety of fish and other entrees including fried shrimp and fish tacos. I usually order the grilled halibut with garlic butter and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Updated rating: 3.5 starsOkay, so it's time for an update. Now that I've gone to Fish Gril a lot more times, it's not as good as it used to be. The zucchini is still great, but the fish is a little...
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Yelp.com Review - by kaylie d.

3.0 of 5 stars. quick and good for seafood. grilled fish platters are good. steer away from the burritos waaaay to much rice. not AS HEALTHY as everyone thinks. all that butter and batter.
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Yelp.com Review - by win k.

5.0 of 5 stars. If grilled fish (as opposed to fried fish) is your thing, this is one of the best bangs for your buck. They got White Roughy, Catfish, Trout, Mahi Mahi, Salmon, Halibut, and various others, with a...
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Yelp.com Review - by rick p.

5.0 of 5 stars. ok, i was a bit skeptical about the rave reviews on this chain seafood establishment, but figured i'd give it a shot. i had heard good things about cfg, and they recently opened this irvine location...
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Yelp.com Review - by Abbe C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Updated 05/05/2007:Came here with my sister for lunch. After tennis, I tend to have ravenous appetite. I ordered my usual White Roughy in butter garlic sauce with rice and fish taco. Their fish taco...
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wow I was very surprised when I ordered. What a deal, a huge serving of Grilled Fish with Cajun spice or garlic butter sauce for $9-$11... Now that's a deal!! Orders come with fries or rice. You...
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Yelp.com Review - by Raymond S.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you love fish or just seafood in general, you'll like this restaurant. The place serves anything from simple fish 'n' chips to grilled varities of fish steaks ranging from tuna to salmon to the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Brendan K.

4.0 of 5 stars. my wife and i came here twice a week when they first opened months ago. i liked the roughie fish with the cajun spice rub.. their fish and chips is pretty good to.. good prices too...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kenny B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Fish. Seafood.Normally when you hear those words in conjunction with "restaurant" you think of a few things. One, its expensive. Two, is it fresh or not? Three, will it taste great or will it taste...
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