California Fish Grill

First Look: California Fish Grill, Fairfax Stepping into the newly opened California Fish Grill on a random Thursday with my mother felt like walking into a culinary hot spot; the word is clearly out, and Fairfax is lining up to see what all the fresh fuss is about. The concept—what feels like a cross between upscale, healthier fast-casual and a sit-down spot—is immediately appealing. The staff is genuinely friendly, offering warm greetings despite the understandable chaos of a grand opening. That said, if you’re looking for fast fast food, be prepared to practice patience; the service is operating at a leisurely, perhaps more "California time" pace. The menu is robust, featuring an impressive array of sides, and the quality of the ingredients is immediately apparent—everything tasted wond

This fast food fish restaurant serves up pretty tasty bowls. You can select your fish selection, the sauce and a side. Or you can order the combo bowls. The price is the reasonable and similar to cava or Chipotle. But they have healthy sustainable seafood. They serve wild caught fish as well as farmed fish. The protein bowl is loaded with shrimp, salmon, swai, grilled chicken. It is pretty flavorful. The salmon burrito bowl is pretty tasty as well. We also tried the rockfish on rice and it was delicious. The chicken on rice is pretty dry so I don't suggest it. The price is really reasonable for healthy seafood fast.

Excellent!! 😁 I’ve been waiting a long time to post this review lol. I first went to California Fish Grill in Palm Desert CA two years ago and was hooked (pun intended). The next time I was in LA I was sure to visit. I wrote a review saying I wished it was a national chain and two years later they open their first east coast store right where I live! So, you’re welcome Virginia 😏. The food here tasted exactly as I remembered. The salmon was perfectly cooked 🐟. The garlic butter is my favorite sauce (I usually ask for extra), especially mixed in with the salmon and the rice 🍚. The roasted corn is delicious 🌽, well worth the upgrade! The coconut shrimp on the side are a necessity as well 🍤! No real negatives I can think of from this visit! There are not many good seafood spots that I know

Another day of waddling back to my vehicle after promising myself im not going to over eat again! Easy order process, and the cashier was super cool and helpful. Branzino/salmon with rice and corn, side of Brussels sprouts. Fish was delicious corn was really good and rice was mid, but nothing ever really compares to homemade rice does it? Portions were huge, I was definitely past full when finished! The Brussels sprouts were so fire u almost ate them all before touching my main plate! Wife and daughter got the salmon bowl and teriyaki branzino bowl which were both delicious as well! Strawberry margaritas to start were a good touch also while waiting for my food! I’ll definitely be back and ready to try new menu items which I also scoped out that looked really good while waiting toda

California Fish Grill's new Fairfax, VA location, situated in the Kemp Washington shopping plaza, offers fresh, 100% sustainably sourced seafood, as well as a variety of grilled, fried, and baked options, including bowls, tacos, salads, and kids’ menu items. This clean and inviting casual spot features customizable sauces, such as garlic butter and Cajun, friendly service, and good value, making it a popular addition. We tried grilled branzino with cauliflower rice and asparagus, which was a healthy, tasty, and perfectly grilled dish. The clam chowder was a creamy soup with a satisfying seafood flavor from the clams, and the dynamite shrimp bowl was delicious — the shrimp was well-cooked, and the sesame soy sauce added a delightful taste. I will definitely go back to try other menu option