California Fish Grill Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, California Fish Grill cooks with: soybean/canola blend (frying); grilled items natural omega-3 PUFA. Across the 88 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at California Fish Grill
Learn this once: a salad with grilled protein and the dressing left off is nearly always the lowest seed oil order anywhere. So the list below sticks to real meals, salads included, never just a water.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Green Salad | 0.0g |
| Shrimp Skewers | 0.2g |
| Giant Shrimp | 0.2g |
| Chicken Breast (Grilled) | 0.7g |
| Grilled Zucchini | 0.8g |
What to Avoid at California Fish Grill
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Battered Fish Taco Combo | 32.4g |
| Dynamite Shrimp Bowl | 29.2g |
| Battered Fish & Chips | 26.2g |
| Calamari & Battered Fish | 24.3g |
| Battered Fried Cod (3-piece) | 23.7g |
Every California Fish Grill item, ranked
All 88 items we have for California Fish Grill, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Steamed Broccoli | 0.0g |
| Cocktail Sauce | 0.0g |
| Water | 0.0g |
| Green Salad | 0.0g |
| Kids Grilled Shrimp | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Shrimp Skewers | 0.2g |
| Giant Shrimp | 0.2g |
| Kids Teriyaki Chicken | 0.7g |
| Chicken Breast (Grilled) | 0.7g |
| Grilled Zucchini | 0.8g |
| Grilled Specialties Garlic Butter | 0.8g |
| Corn Tortillas (2) | 0.9g |
| White Rice | 0.9g |
| Rice Pilaf | 1.0g |
| Grilled Specialties Cajun Style | 1.0g |
| Black Beans | 1.2g |
| Grilled Specialties Chimichurri Sauce | 1.5g |
| Kids Grilled Swai | 2.0g |
| Kids Grilled Salmon | 2.0g |
| Chewy Marshmallow Bar | 2.0g |
| Brown Rice | 2.1g |
| Rockfish (Grilled) | 2.5g |
| Kids Breaded Shrimp | 2.6g |
| Grilled Specialties Seasoned Olive Oil | 2.6g |
| Grilled Catfish | 3.0g |
| Tilapia (Grilled) | 3.0g |
| Cilantro Lime Salmon | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Brownie | 3.0g |
| Mahi Mahi (Grilled) | 3.0g |
| Steelhead Trout (Grilled) | 3.0g |
| Seared Scallop | 3.0g |
| Branzino (Grilled) | 3.0g |
| Parmesan String Beans | 3.0g |
| Rainbow Trout (Grilled) | 3.0g |
| Breaded Shrimp (Starter) | 3.5g |
| Shrimp & Swai Combo | 4.0g |
| Chimichurri Chicken Taco | 4.0g |
| Cilantro Lime Salmon Bowl | 4.0g |
| Fire Roasted Street Corn | 4.1g |
| Salmon & Swai Combo | 4.2g |
| Atlantic Salmon (Grilled) | 4.2g |
| Kaleslaw | 4.2g |
| Kids Chicken Strips | 4.3g |
| Kids Battered Fish | 4.5g |
| Coleslaw | 5.0g |
| Cajun Salmon | 5.0g |
| Coconut Curry Shrimp Bowl | 5.0g |
| Everything Protein Bowl (Grilled) | 5.1g |
| Classic Lobster Roll A La Carte | 5.2g |
| Grilled Asparagus | 6.0g |
| New England Clam Chowder | 6.3g |
| French Fries | 6.7g |
| Grilled Salmon Salad | 7.0g |
| Breaded Calamari (Starter) | 7.4g |
| Cajun Salmon Taco | 7.8g |
| Kids Fish & Chips (Battered) | 8.0g |
| Sweet Potato Fries | 8.6g |
| Cajun Swai Taco | 9.0g |
| Cajun Shrimp Taco | 9.9g |
| Dynamite Shrimp | 10.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Breast Salad | 10.0g |
| Cajun Salmon Salad | 11.0g |
| Cajun Steelhead Salad | 11.0g |
| Battered Shrimp Taco | 11.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Taco | 11.4g |
| Fried Catfish | 12.0g |
| Asian Shrimp Salad | 12.0g |
| Breaded Scallops | 12.0g |
| Dynamite Rockfish (Fried) | 13.0g |
| Breaded Scallop Salad | 13.0g |
| Tartar Sauce | 13.8g |
| Grilled Chicken Taco Combo | 13.8g |
| Battered Shrimp Taco Combo | 14.0g |
| Breaded Shrimp Plate | 14.1g |
| Calamari & Shrimp | 15.4g |
| Battered Fish Taco | 16.2g |
| Cajun Salmon Taco Combo | 16.2g |
| Breaded Calamari Plate | 16.3g |
| Cajun Shrimp Taco Combo (2 tacos) | 17.8g |
| Cajun Shrimp Taco Combo | 17.8g |
| Dynamite Fries | 23.4g |
| Shrimp & Battered Fish | 23.4g |
| Battered Fried Cod (3-piece) | 23.7g |
| Calamari & Battered Fish | 24.3g |
| Battered Fish & Chips | 26.2g |
| Dynamite Shrimp Bowl | 29.2g |
| Battered Fish Taco Combo | 32.4g |
Frequently asked
Does California Fish Grill use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, California Fish Grill cooks with: soybean/canola blend (frying); grilled items natural omega-3 PUFA. Across the 88 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does California Fish Grill cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean/canola blend (frying); grilled items natural omega-3 PUFA. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does California Fish Grill use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates California Fish Grill cooks with soybean/canola blend (frying); grilled items natural omega-3 PUFA, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is California Fish Grill seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates California Fish Grill cooks with soybean/canola blend (frying); grilled items natural omega-3 PUFA, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at California Fish Grill?
Green Salad is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at California Fish Grill, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at California Fish Grill?
Battered Fish Taco Combo is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at California Fish Grill, at an estimated 32.4g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. New to the topic? Start with what seed oils are and the complete list, or read the evidence on why people avoid them.
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