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California Fish Grill Seed Oil Report Card

GradeD
Avg PUFA/item10.9g
Items analyzed130
Cooking oilsoybean/canola blend
From the chain100%

Based on our menu research, California Fish Grill cooks with: soybean and canola oil. Across the 130 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very 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.

ItemPUFA
Giant Shrimp0.2g
Shrimp Skewers0.2g
Chicken Breast (Grilled)0.7g
Rockfish (Grilled)2.5g
Grilled Catfish3.0g

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What to Avoid at California Fish Grill

ItemPUFA
House Ahi Poke Bowl (Mixed Greens Base)46.4g
Lobster Nachos45.9g
Ahi Poke Nachos45.3g
Spicy Mayo Poke Bowl (Mixed Greens Base)45.0g
Honey Citrus Shrimp Bowl41.8g

Every California Fish Grill item, ranked

All 130 items we have for California Fish Grill, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.

ItemPUFA
Steamed Broccoli0.0g
Cocktail Sauce0.0g
Kids Grilled Shrimp0.0g
Green Salad0.0g
Water0.0g
Fountain Drink0.0g
Giant Shrimp0.2g
Shrimp Skewers0.2g
Kids Teriyaki Chicken0.7g
Chicken Breast (Grilled)0.7g
Grilled Zucchini0.8g
Grilled Specialties Garlic Butter0.8g
Corn Tortillas (2)0.9g
White Rice0.9g
Rice Pilaf1.0g
Grilled Specialties Cajun Style1.0g
Black Beans1.2g
Grilled Specialties Chimichurri Sauce1.5g
Kids Battered Rockfish1.6g
Kids Grilled Swai2.0g
Kids Grilled Salmon2.0g
Chewy Marshmallow Bar2.0g
Brown Rice2.1g
Rockfish (Grilled)2.5g
Kids Breaded Shrimp2.6g
Grilled Specialties Seasoned Olive Oil2.6g
Seasoned Tomato & Feta2.8g
Grilled Catfish3.0g
Parmesan String Beans3.0g
Steelhead Trout (Grilled)3.0g
Mahi Mahi (Grilled)3.0g
Branzino (Grilled)3.0g
Rainbow Trout (Grilled)3.0g
Tilapia (Grilled)3.0g
Seared Scallop3.0g
Cilantro Lime Salmon3.0g
Chocolate Brownie3.0g
Garlic Butter Lobster Roll A La Carte3.2g
Breaded Shrimp (Starter)3.5g
Grilled Barramundi3.5g
Shrimp & Swai Combo4.0g
Cilantro Lime Salmon Bowl4.0g
Chimichurri Chicken Taco4.0g
Fire Roasted Street Corn4.1g
Atlantic Salmon (Grilled)4.2g
Salmon & Swai Combo4.2g
Kaleslaw4.2g
Kids Mac & Cheese4.2g
Kids Chicken Strips4.3g
Battered Rockfish Taco4.4g
Kids Battered Fish4.5g
Cajun Seared Ahi Tuna4.5g
Southern Fried Fish4.5g
Grilled Ahi Tuna4.5g
Cauliflower Rice4.6g
Grilled Swai4.8g
Cajun Rockfish Taco4.8g
Parmesan Garlic Bread4.8g
Coleslaw5.0g
Cajun Salmon5.0g
Coconut Curry Shrimp Bowl5.0g
Everything Protein Bowl (Grilled)5.1g
Classic Lobster Roll A La Carte5.2g
Grilled Asparagus6.0g
New England Clam Chowder6.3g
Fried Oysters (3 Piece)6.4g
French Fries6.7g
Grilled Salmon Salad7.0g
Breaded Calamari (Starter)7.4g
Cajun Salmon Taco7.8g
Garlic Butter Lobster Roll Plate7.9g
Kids Fish & Chips (Battered)8.0g
Cajun Swai Taco8.0g
Hawaiian Shrimp Trio8.1g
Sweet Potato Fries8.6g
Classic Lobster Roll Plate8.6g
Cajun Rockfish Taco Combo9.0g
Cajun Shrimp Taco9.9g
Dynamite Shrimp10.0g
Grilled Chicken Breast Salad10.0g
Fried Oysters (5 Piece)10.6g
Battered Rockfish Taco Combo10.6g
Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts10.7g
Cajun Salmon Salad11.0g
Cajun Steelhead Salad11.0g
Battered Shrimp Taco11.0g
Grilled Chicken Taco11.4g
Fried Catfish12.0g
Breaded Scallops12.0g
Asian Shrimp Salad12.0g
Cajun Swai Taco Combo12.6g
Dynamite Rockfish (Fried)13.0g
Breaded Scallop Salad13.0g
Tartar Sauce13.8g
Grilled Chicken Taco Combo13.8g
Battered Shrimp Taco Combo14.0g
Breaded Shrimp Plate14.1g
Caesar Salad14.3g
Island Teriyaki Chicken Bowl14.4g
Calamari & Shrimp15.4g
Battered Fried Cod (2-piece)16.0g
Battered Fish Taco16.2g
Cajun Salmon Taco Combo16.2g
Breaded Calamari Plate16.3g
Cajun Shrimp Taco Combo (2 tacos)17.8g
Cajun Shrimp Taco Combo17.8g
Battered Fish & Chips (2 Pc)18.2g
Crispy Chicken Tenders Plate20.7g
Salmon Burrito Bowl21.6g
Shrimp & Battered Fish23.4g
Dynamite Fries23.4g
Battered Fried Cod (3-piece)23.7g
Calamari & Battered Fish24.3g
Petite Grilled Salmon Salad25.2g
Battered Fish & Chips26.2g
Avocado Veggie Bowl27.3g
Ponzu Poke Bowl (Mixed Greens Base)28.4g
Mediterranean Shrimp Salad28.8g
Dynamite Shrimp Bowl29.2g
Mediterranean Chicken Salad29.6g
Battered Fish Taco Combo32.4g
Mediterranean Shrimp Bowl33.1g
Mediterranean Chicken Bowl34.2g
Shrimp & Avocado Caesar Salad39.4g
Honey Citrus Shrimp Bowl41.8g
Honey Citrus Chicken Bowl41.8g
Spicy Mayo Poke Bowl (Mixed Greens Base)45.0g
Ahi Poke Nachos45.3g
Lobster Nachos45.9g
House Ahi Poke Bowl (Mixed Greens Base)46.4g

Frequently asked

Does California Fish Grill use seed oils?

Based on our menu research, California Fish Grill cooks with: soybean and canola oil. Across the 130 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very 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 and canola oil, 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 and canola oil, 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?

Cilantro Lime Salmon is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at California Fish Grill, at an estimated 3.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.

What should I avoid at California Fish Grill?

House Ahi Poke Bowl (Mixed Greens Base) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at California Fish Grill, at an estimated 46.4g 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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