Sourcing 100% sustainable seafood isn’t just what we do – it’s who we are. The choices we make help ensure future generations can enjoy the same delicious seafood we do today. Because we source responsibly and seasonally, seafood offerings may vary by location.
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For 20 years Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch® has been a leader in global marine conservation, educating producers on sustainable harvesting practices, and monitoring the fishing industry’s impact on the environment.
Our wild-caught fish are harvested through the least invasive means possible, to ensure the ecosystem is preserved and to avoid catching unwanted species. We insist on methods that limit untargeted bycatch.
Catch MethodHand Lines & Hand Operated Pole and Line
LocationWestern & Central Pacific OceanBrilliant crimson red, firm meaty texture, clean mild flavor, the steak of the ocean, sushi grade, a favorite for poke.
Catch MethodJig CaughtLocationPeruFirm yet tender, mild oceanic sweetness, well balanced with crispy outer crust.
Catch MethodTowed DredgesLocationAtlantic OceanDelicate sweetness, firm yet tender texture, mild saltiness, perfect for bisque & chowders.
Catch MethodBottom Trawls / PotsLocationAlaskaMild, clean flavor with a subtle sweetness, large, moist flakes and a delicate, tender texture. Exceptionally versatile, perfect for baking, broiling and frying.
Catch MethodQuick-Release Trap / Labeled GearLocationCanadaSucculent sweet meat with a rich, buttery flavor, tender yet firm texture, prized for its delicate taste of the sea.
Catch MethodBottom Trawls, Midwater TrawlsLocationUS West Coast, Pacific CoastKnown for its sweet mild flavor with a flaky, medium-firm texture, delicious grilled or fried.
Catch MethodGill NetLocationAlaskaBrilliant red orange, robust flavor, velvety texture. A perfect wild caught choice that pairs well with a myriad of sauces.
For our wide range of farm-raised seafood, we commit to working with certified-sustainable fisheries as possible, and with those who share our dedication to responsibly sourced seafood.
Catch MethodMarine Net PenLocationNorway / Chile / CanadaRich in Omega-3, bold orange, smooth velvety flakes, full flavor, perfect grilled.
Catch MethodMarine Net PenLocationVietnamFirm yet tender white flakes, mild delectable flavors with ocean sweetness, ideal grilled with Extra Virgin olive oil and lemon.
Catch MethodPondLocationUSAFirm white, mild tender flakes, takes well to spices, clean craveable taste, great grilled or fried.
Catch MethodMarine Net PenLocationMediterranean Sea, TurkeyLean protein, rich in Omega-3. Firm yet tender flakes, delectable flavor fit for discerning seafood afficionados and newbie fish eaters.
Catch MethodPondLocationIndia / Indonesia / EcuadorAn ocean gem, versatile, firm white meat, slightly pink with sweet sea notes.
Catch MethodPondLocationVietnamModerate firm flakes, white with pink tones, mild clean flavor similar to sole, ideal grilled.
Catch MethodPondLocationIndonesiaDelicate white flakes, mild flavor similar to sea bass, harvested from pristine waters, tastes great grilled.
At California Fish Grill, we define sustainable seafood as seafood, whether wild-caught or farmed, that comes from environmentally responsible sources. That means it is rated Best Choice or Good Alternative by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch® program or Eco-Certified by a third party, or from a credible improvement project that exhibits credible and measurable progress toward sustainability.
Seafood Watch serves as a trusted advisor, helping align our sourcing practices with their science-based recommendations. While not all the seafood we serve is rated by Seafood Watch, their guidance supports our commitment to responsible sourcing and a healthier ocean.
With our promise to you and the ocean,
