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 Method: Hand Lines and Hand Operated Pole and Line
Location: Western and Central Pacific Ocean
Brilliant crimson red, firm meaty texture, clean mild flavor, the steak of the ocean, sushi grade, a favorite for poke.
Catch Method: Jig Caught
Location: Peru
Firm yet tender, mild oceanic sweetness, well balanced with crispy outer crust.
Catch Method: Towed Dredges
Location: Atlantic Ocean
Delicate sweetness, firm yet tender texture, mild saltiness, perfect for bisque & chowders.
Catch Method: Bottom Trawls/Pots
Location:Alaska
Mild, clean flavor with a subtle sweetness, large, moist flakes and a delicate, tender texture. Exceptionally versatile, perfect for baking, broiling and frying.
Catch Method: Quick-Release Trap/Labeled Gear
Location: Canada
Succulent sweet meat with a rich, buttery flavor, tender yet firm texture, prized for its delicate taste of the sea.
Catch Method: Bottom Trawls, Midwater Trawls
Location: US West Coast, Pacific Coast
Known for its sweet mild flavor with a flaky, medium-firm texture, delicious grilled or fried.
Catch Method: Gill Net
Location: Alaska
Brilliant 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 Method: Marine Net Pen
Location: Norway/Chile/Canada
Rich in Omega-3, bold orange, smooth velvety flakes, full flavor, perfect grilled.
Catch Method: Marine Net Pen
Location: Vietnam
Firm yet tender white flakes, mild delectable flavors with ocean sweetness, ideal grilled with Extra Virgin olive oil and lemon.
Catch Method: Pond
Location: USA
Firm white, mild tender flakes, takes well to spices, clean craveable taste, great grilled or fried.
Catch Method: Marine Net Pen
Location: Mediterranean Sea, Turkey
Lean protein, rich in Omega-3. Firm yet tender flakes, delectable flavor fit for discerning seafood afficionados and newbie fish eaters.
Catch Method: Pond
Location: India/Indonesia/Ecuador
An ocean gem, versatile, firm white meat, slightly pink with sweet sea notes.
Catch Method: Pond
Location: Vietnam
Moderate firm flakes, white with pink tones, mild clean flavor similar to sole, ideal grilled.
Catch Method: Pond
Location: Indonesia
Delicate 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.
We only serve seafood that 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.