Wanna have seafood for dinner tonight? California Fish Grill serves some of the best quality seafood at a reasonable price. They are scrumptiously healthy and responsibly sourced so you can enjoy them guilt-free.
Can you go keto at California Fish Grill?
The answer is yes! Try out their Keto Shrimp Bowl. It is their keto special dish. Inside the dish are seasoned shrimp, mixed greens, mint, red onion, and tomato, with their green goddess dressing drizzled on top.
Enjoy it as a side dish.
All of the dishes on their menu are very tempting but not all of them are keto-friendly. So, here are some tips and keto-friendly options you can try at California Fish Grill.
Let’s get started!
How to survive keto at California Fish Grill
California fish grill is known for the variety of fish they serve at a reasonable price. Also, their claim that they sustainably catch their fish attracts people who would otherwise hesitate to consume seafood.
At California Fish Grill, they cook their fish in two ways; grilled and fried. Choose grilled fish over fried ones since they use breading and battering before frying. Some fishes like ahi tuna are served raw.
Apart from fish, they have a few options with chicken for those not yet used to the taste of fish.
Fishes are amazing on the keto diet. They are low in carbs and rich in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin B-12. It would be better if you choose wild-caught over farm-grown fish to stay away from antibiotics used in their rearing.
How can you enjoy the scrumptious seafood at California fish Grill without ruining your keto diet? Here are my tips:
- Order from the Grilled Speciality section. These dishes have little to no carbs and are high in fat and protein. This section includes all types of fish served there. They come with two side dishes and a dressing of choice.
- Avoid dishes from their Classics section since all of them are battered and fried.
Similarly, avoid the Plant-Based, Tacos, and Burgers section because they are either served with rice or made with flour.
- Choose normal water over coconut water or sodas. Avoid even diet sodas. None of them healthily provide nutrition. If you like you can order green tea.
- Their starter section has little for you as a keto practitioner so order in moderation and stay away from chips and french fries.
- They don’t provide an allergen info guide on their website so If you are gluten or dairy-sensitive, email them to ask about the options they have in this case.
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Some general advice-
- California fish grill has a pretty large menu, I would suggest you study the menu before heading there. Otherwise, you’ll be staring at the menu for a while. Checking out the menu beforehand will help you find the dishes you could try there without wasting much time.
- If you are ordering food online, make sure to check all your orders in front of them while picking up. Just in case your food went cold or your salads turned soggy before you arrived. Or maybe they forgot to add something.
You don’t want to find this out at home and call the manager just to hear how it was your fault or some other excuses.
Now, let’s look at some keto-friendly options available at California Fish Grill.
Keto options at California Fish Grill
Note: All the nutritional facts mentioned here are as shown on the California Fish Grill’s website. The carb count and other nutritional counts will vary when you remove or swap certain ingredients from a dish.
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Grilled Specialities
#1. Salmon & Swai Combo
Nutrition information
Calories: 330 kcal
Total fats: 11 g
Net carbs: 2 g
Protein: 23 g
Two of their customer favorites in one, grilled Salmon and Swai combo will go perfectly with another customer’s favorite garlic butter dressing.
#2. Atlantic Salmon
Nutrition information
Calories: 340 kcal
Total fats: 13 g
Net carbs: 0 g
Protein: 23 g
Smooth, flavorful, grilled Salmon with some tangy and crunchy rosemary-zucchini and greens salad will make for a perfect dinner.
#3. Ahi Tuna*
Nutrition information
Calories: 290 kcal
Total fats: 3 g
Net carbs: 0 g
Protein: 55 g
This firm and meaty texture Tuna is grilled rare. Have it with lemon garlic aioli sauce for the best taste.
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#4. Tilapia
Nutrition information
Calories: 280 kcal
Total fats: 7 g
Net carbs: 0 g
Protein: 45 g
This fish is grilled till flaky and has a mild taste similar to sea bass.
#5. Louisiana Delta Catfish
Nutrition information
Calories: 380 kcal
Total fats: 13 g
Net carbs: 2 g
Protein: 34 g
They serve it both- grilled and fried. Order grilled along with garlic butter and two keto-friendly sides of your choice.
#6. Shrimp Skewers
Nutrition information
Calories: 390 kcal
Total fats: 27 g
Net carbs: 3 g
Protein: 30 g
This sweet and succulent shrimp comes in two skewers each having 4 pcs of shrimp.
#7. Swai
Nutrition information
Calories: 290 kcal
Total fats: 7 g
Net carbs: 3 g
Protein: 34 g
Another customer’s favorite, this fish is moderately firm and has a mild clean flavor.
#8. Giant Shrimp
Nutrition information
Calories: 200 kcal
Total fats: 2 g
Net carbs: 2 g
Protein: 31 g
The delicious Shrimp is best served cajun style or with garlic butter.
#9. Chicken Breast
Nutrition information
Calories: 530 kcal
Total fats: 29 g
Net carbs: 4 g
Protein: 31 g
Chicken breast, grilled to juicy perfection and served with your choice of topping.
#10. Mahi-Mahi
Nutrition information
Calories: 500 kcal
Total fats: 31 g
Net carbs: 0 g
Protein: 31 g
This fish is firm in texture and has a sweet and mild taste.
#11. Sea Bass
Nutrition information
Calories: 450 kcal
Total fats: 31 g
Net carbs: 0 g
Protein: 44 g
This Mediterranean sea bass has a mild flavor and a delicate white-flake texture. Served with choice of topping and 2 sides.
#12. Sockeye Salmon
Nutrition information
Calories: 510 kcal
Total fats: 37 g
Net carbs: 3 g
Protein: 42 g
This wild salmon is grilled medium-rare and comes with two house sides
#13. Shrimp & Swai Combo
Nutrition information
Calories: 485 kcal
Total fats: 21 g
Net carbs: 4 g
Protein: 49 g
Juicy shrimp skewer and flaky swai (white/fish), seasoned and flame-grilled make this combo the perfect pair!
#14. Rockfish
Nutrition information
Calories: 300 kcal
Total fats: 5 g
Net carbs: 1g
Protein: 35 g
It is grilled and has a sweet mild flavor with a flaky, medium-firm texture.
Toppings for Grilled Specialties
#15. Garlic Butter (1oz)
Nutrition information
Calories: 130 kcal
Total fats: 14 g
Net carbs: 1 g
Protein: 1 g
#16. Seasoned Olive Oil (0.5oz)
Nutrition information
Calories: 90 kcal
Total fats: 10 g
Net carbs: 1 g
Protein: 0 g
#17. Cajun Style (0.5oz)
Nutrition information
Calories: 65 kcal
Total fats: 7 g
Net carbs: 1 g
Protein: 1 g
Sides with grilled specialties
#18. Rosemary-Zucchini
Nutrition information
Calories: 60 kcal
Total fats: 2 g
Net carbs: 9 g
Protein: 3 g
The Zucchini is brushed with seasoned olive, spice blend with a hint of rosemary then cooked on the grill. It is simple but good.
#19. Cauliflower Rice (6oz)
Nutrition information
Calories: 90 kcal
Total fats: 6 g
Net carbs: 0 g
Protein: 6 g
This dish doesn’t contain rice but rather cauliflower shreds. It has garlic seasoning, fresh parsley, cilantro & green onions. It is a nutritious alternative to rice that’s low in calories and carbs.
#20. Green Salad
Nutrition information
Calories: 25 kcal
Total fats: 0 g
Net carbs: 3 g
Protein: 2 g
This salad is made of fresh mixed greens with sliced red onions and diced tomatoes. Served with your choice of dressing.
California Bowl
#21. Keto Shrimp Bowl
Nutrition information
Calories: 580 kcal
Total fats: 41 g
Net carbs: 9 g
Protein: 38 g
This keto bowl contains seasoned shrimp, mixed greens, fresh mint, red onion, tomato & green goddess dressing.
#22. Ahi Poke Bowl* (no rice)
Nutrition information
Calories: 500 kcal
Total fats: 26 g
Net carbs: 5 g
Protein: 56 g
This dish has Ahi tuna* in poke dressing tossed with red onions, diced tomatoes, and served with green goddess dressing, topped with sesame seeds.
Signature Salads
#23.Shrimp Louie with House Mix
Nutrition information
Calories: 560 kcal
Total fats: 55 g
Net carbs: 13 g
Protein: 43 g
This salad contains Shrimp, mixed green, golden beet, feta cheese, grilled asparagus, and Louie dressing.
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Conclusion
Seafood is not only low in carbs but high in protein and heart-healthy fats like omega-3. Some of the low-carb fishes served at California Fish Grill are Salmon, Ahi Tuna, and Tilapia among others.
They also have several types of sauces and dressings that are keto-friendly. You can mix and match them however you like. Use the strategies given here to make this process easier.