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Fat Fish Cantina Grill

4 (74)
$30 and under
Californian
4474 Mission Blvd., San Diego, CA 92109

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Kid-friendly
A Southern California eatery motivated to be a leader in affordable dining at the beach area. Fat Fish is inspired by seasonal harvests from the freshest pacific seafood, and California farm lands, paired with prime aged beef, & fresh poultry combining Southern Californian cooking trends with the flavor driven culinary style of our neighbors to the South.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Seafood, Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    MONDAY - SATURDAY 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM SUNDAY 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Website
    http://www.fatfishcantinagrill.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Christopher Bates
  • Catering
    We can cater almost any event.
  • Private party facilities
    Our space can accommodate a wide range of events and party sizes. Let us plan your next gathering and we will carefully select the perfect menu items to accommodate your friend, family, and business occasions.
  • Location
    4474 Mission Blvd., San Diego, CA 92109
  • Neighborhood
    Pacific Beach
  • Cross street
    Garnet
  • Parking details
    We have a private lot with a parking attendant and numerous slots.
  • Public transit
    There are numerous bus routes to our restaurant.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

This menu from Fat Fish Cantina Grill.

Cantina Mix Cocktails

  • La Paloma$8.00

    a mexican coastal favorite; served in a salted tall glass well iced with familia camarena silver tequila, grapefruit soda and lime squeeze

    • Drunken Mermaid$8.00

      A sweet and spicy concoction from two sweet and spicy sisters with pear vodka, fresh cucumber serrano chilies, lime juice, agave nectar & elderflower liqueur

      • El Colibri Hibiscus$8.00

        house lemonade iced in a pint with absolute hibiscus vodka, pomegranate juice & prickly pear syrup with a lemon squeeze

        • Mexican Mule$8.00

          corozon blanco tequila ginger beer, lime juice and fresh mint garnish

          • Absolutely Ruby Red$8.00

            absolut grapefruit vodka, with california sparkling champagne, fresh grapefruit, cranberry and lemon lime juices absolutely delicious!

            • Mezcal Old Fashion$8.00

              smokey underground mezcal, muddled maraschino cherries bitters, agavero, orange garnish

              • Cubana Mojito$8.00

                matusalem platino original cuban style rum with lime juice, cane sugar and fresh mint

                • Cartel Rum Runner$8.00

                  myer's dark rum, banana & blackberry liqueur, orange & pineapple juice with a Bacardi 151 float

                  • Santo Germain Pear Martini$8.00

                    elderflower artisanal liqueur y absolut pear vodka chilled in a sugar rim martini glass, champagne floater

                    • Bloody Caliente$8.00

                      New amsterdam vodka and fat fish secret bloody mary mix. Make it a Bloody Maria with zavano tequila - same price

                      Sangria

                      • House Made Red

                        merlot, chardonnay, brandy, pinot grigio & fresh cut fruit

                        • Small Carafe$14.00
                        • Glass$7.00

                      • House Made White

                        chablis, brandy, pinot grigio, & fresh cut fruit

                        • Small Carafe$14.00
                        • Glass$7.00

                      Draft Cervezas

                      • Corona Light$5.00

                        • XX Lager$5.00

                          • Pacifico Clara$5.00

                            • Negra Modelo$5.75

                              • Saint Archer White Ale$6.00

                                Local Brew

                                • Tower 10 IPA$6.00

                                  Local Brew

                                  • Sculpin - Ballast Point$7.00

                                    Local Brew

                                    Hand Crafted Margeritas

                                    all hand shaken with organic agave nectar & lime juice sweet - sour mix

                                    • Billionaire Marg$12.00

                                      george clooney casamigo reposado, solermo orange, fresh lime & lemon - gold sugar rim

                                      • Dangerously Spicey Mar - Dangerously Good!$8.00

                                        agavales reposado, agave lime juice, triple sec, fresh sliced serrano chilies

                                        • Blood Orange Marg$8.00

                                          espolon silver tequila, blood orange liquor

                                          • Black Diamond Marg$8.00

                                            maestro dobel with agavero orange liquer black lava sea salt

                                            • Ultimate Baja Marg$8.00

                                              1800 reposado, grand marnier, splash oj, agave nectar, fresh lime

                                              • Horny Caddy$8.00

                                                hornitos reposado, patron citronge

                                                • Prickly Pear$8.00

                                                  rancho alegre, triple sec & prickly pear cactus syrup

                                                  • Skinny Guadalajara$8.00

                                                    el jimador, blue agave nectar, fresh lime shaken

                                                    • House$6.00

                                                      house 100% agave tequila & triple sec - fresh lime

                                                      Fat Marg

                                                      • Tequila Flight$16.00

                                                        Ambasadors Selection; Plata - Reposado - Anejo

                                                        • Margarita Flight$16.00

                                                          Three Local Favorites: Blood Orange - Dangerously Spicy - Ultimate Baja. Served on a wood platter

                                                          • Gigantic Fat Fish Margaritas - 24 oz.$16.00

                                                            agavales blue agave tequila, sweet-sour, fresh lime & agave nectar

                                                            • Escalade - 24 oz.$16.00

                                                              large frothy blended margarita with a corona cerveza snorkeled out the side

                                                              Micheladas

                                                              • Classico$7.00

                                                                bottle Mexican cerveza served over ice with fresh lime juice - chili salt lime rimmed glass

                                                                • Rojo$7.00

                                                                  classio with side of house bloody mary mix

                                                                  Taco - Taco - Taco

                                                                  • Fish Taco$4.00

                                                                    • Shrimp Taco$4.50

                                                                      • Lobster Taco$5.50

                                                                        • Scallop Taco$5.00

                                                                          • Calamari Taco$4.50

                                                                            • Grilled Chicken Taco$4.00

                                                                              • Carne Asada Taco$4.50

                                                                                corn tortilla

                                                                                • Pork Adobado Taco$4.00

                                                                                  corn tortilla

                                                                                  • Carnitas Taco$4.00

                                                                                    corn tortilla

                                                                                    • Crispy Avocado Taco$4.00

                                                                                      Bar Eats

                                                                                      • Cotija & Red Chili Grilled Fresh Corn$5.00

                                                                                        • Guacamole & Chips$7.00

                                                                                          • Grilled Bacon & Queso Stuffed Fresh Jalapenos$9.00

                                                                                            • Chicken or Carnitas Flautas$9.00

                                                                                              • Macho Carne Asada Nachos$11.00

                                                                                                • Nut Crusted Poblano Brie$11.00

                                                                                                  • Warm Five Cheese & Green Chili Sauce$5.00

                                                                                                    • Smoked Chili, Chicken & Crispy Pork Belly Quesadilla$8.00

                                                                                                      • Roasted Garlic & Artichoke Quesadilla$8.00

                                                                                                        • Spicy Carnitas Lettuce Wrap$9.00

                                                                                                          habanero pickled onions

                                                                                                          • Spicy Tequila Ribs$11.00

                                                                                                            mango habanero bbq sauce

                                                                                                            Fat Fish - Fish

                                                                                                            • Ceviche Playero - Fresh Corvina & Shrimp$12.00

                                                                                                              avocado & tortilla chips

                                                                                                              • Mariscos Combo Tostada$12.00

                                                                                                                shrimp, scallops, y lobster

                                                                                                                • Rare Ahi Tostada$12.00

                                                                                                                  avocado, cucumber, radish y serrano escabeche

                                                                                                                  • Shrimp Diablo Tempura$13.00

                                                                                                                    bacon wrapped spicy fire red chili glaze

                                                                                                                    • Calamari Frito Strips$8.00

                                                                                                                      chipotle aioli & limon caper remoulade

                                                                                                                      Mini Tortas

                                                                                                                      • Pulled Pork Slider

                                                                                                                        Chipotle aioli - escbeche

                                                                                                                        • each$4.00

                                                                                                                      • Tri Tip Santa Maria Slider

                                                                                                                        sliced carbon grilled tri tip with sautéed mushrooms & garlic aioli

                                                                                                                        • each$4.00

                                                                                                                      Burritos Cantina

                                                                                                                      • Carne Asada$11.00

                                                                                                                        chopped carne asada al carbon with onions, cilantro, frijoles mexicanos in a large flour tortilla with salsa ranchero melted cheese & guacamole

                                                                                                                        • Fat Fish Burrito on Fire$13.00

                                                                                                                          combo fresh white fish tigre blanco shrimp sautéed in a spicy yellow & red chili ranchero sauce with black beans in a large flour tortilla covered with melted Oaxaca cheese, sour cream & sliced avocado - Muy Bueno & Spicy

                                                                                                                          • Carnitas Chili Verde$10.00

                                                                                                                            tender pork carnitas, tomatillo green chili sauce in a flour tortilla with mexican beans, enchilada style topped with queso, guacamole & sour cream

                                                                                                                            Fat Fish Cantina Fry

                                                                                                                            • Mexican Beer Batter Fish & Chips$11.00

                                                                                                                              cold water Icelandic cod, fried in Pacifico Clara beer batter served with crispy garlic fries, and limón caper rémoulade

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                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                              4.0
                                                                                                                              (74)
                                                                                                                              • 4.1Food
                                                                                                                              • 3.9Service
                                                                                                                              • 3.8Ambience
                                                                                                                              • 0.7Value

                                                                                                                              Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                              74 Reviews

                                                                                                                              1. MICHELLEC

                                                                                                                                San Diego2 reviews

                                                                                                                                2.0

                                                                                                                                Dined on August 2, 2016

                                                                                                                                1. Overall 2
                                                                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                                                                3. Service 1
                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                                the food was excellent,but the service was very poor and it took almost 1 hour to get out food and the the water didn't know how to use a gift card that had 25 dollars on it and the we gave her a credit card and 40 dollars cash and she rang it right but gave us out 40 dollars back,she is lucky we are honest and gave her the money back,she didn't even seem grateful..maybe she was having a bad day..

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                                                                                                                              2. HyunsukS

                                                                                                                                Atlanta6 reviews

                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                Dined on July 27, 2016

                                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                Drinks are reasonably priced and tasty. Corn on the cob is amazing!

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                                                                                                                              3. MattI

                                                                                                                                New York City1 review

                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                Dined on July 11, 2016

                                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                Got the nachos and surf & turf tacos...delicious!! Wife got a taco & enchilada combo and loved it as much as I loved mine! Will definitely be back!

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                                                                                                                              4. SallyN

                                                                                                                                Las Vegas89 reviews

                                                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                                                Dined on July 3, 2016

                                                                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                My husband and I both had the Puerto Nueva lobster dish and it was excellent. The lobster bisque was also very good, although the puff pastry covering the soup was not well cooked, and very dough-y

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                                                                                                                              5. 2diners

                                                                                                                                San Diego202 reviews

                                                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                                                Dined on July 2, 2016

                                                                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                What a surprise! Really nice dishes featuring fresh ingredients with a Latin flair! We started with a really nice lobster bisque then enjoyed some unique preparations of salmon - Grilled Salmon Champignon and a great Skirts of Fire Arrachera - we will definitely return! Service was very good and the tortillas were handmade on site.

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                                                                                                                              6. MariaS Gold

                                                                                                                                Wisconsin9 reviews

                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                Dined on June 22, 2016

                                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                Great food! Came back twice in one week!

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                                                                                                                              7. DesireeG

                                                                                                                                Las Vegas2 reviews

                                                                                                                                3.0

                                                                                                                                Dined on June 16, 2016

                                                                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                                                We chose to sit in the restaurant. It was loud and more like a bar. People were walking around and chatting having drinks. The food was pretty good, just not very large portions. The server also didn't give us silverware and we waited 20 mins to eat before finally just going and taking some from another table ourself.

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                                                                                                                              8. ep2015

                                                                                                                                Atlantic Canada6 reviews

                                                                                                                                3.0

                                                                                                                                Dined on June 9, 2016

                                                                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                                                                                3. Service 2
                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                                I was expecting more, frankly, for what I paid for both food and drinks. The food was fine, but nothing I would really gush about.

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                                                                                                                              9. Rick Gold

                                                                                                                                San Diego126 reviews

                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                Dined on May 15, 2016

                                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                                The food was outstanding but I wish they had a selection or two that didn't have a sauce. Their fish is very good, fresh and doesn't require any flavor enhancements.

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                                                                                                                              10. Abby

                                                                                                                                Los Angeles4 reviews

                                                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                                                Dined on March 27, 2016

                                                                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                Great service! Breakfast kept me full all day!

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                                                                                                                              Additional information

                                                                                                                              • Dining style
                                                                                                                                Casual Dining
                                                                                                                              • Price
                                                                                                                                $30 and under
                                                                                                                              • Cuisines
                                                                                                                                Californian, Seafood, Mexican
                                                                                                                              • Hours of operation
                                                                                                                                MONDAY - SATURDAY 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM SUNDAY 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
                                                                                                                              • Website
                                                                                                                                http://www.fatfishcantinagrill.com/
                                                                                                                              • Payment options
                                                                                                                                AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                                              • Dress code
                                                                                                                                Business Casual
                                                                                                                              • Executive chef
                                                                                                                                Christopher Bates
                                                                                                                              • Catering
                                                                                                                                We can cater almost any event.
                                                                                                                              • Private party facilities
                                                                                                                                Our space can accommodate a wide range of events and party sizes. Let us plan your next gathering and we will carefully select the perfect menu items to accommodate your friend, family, and business occasions.
                                                                                                                              • Location
                                                                                                                                4474 Mission Blvd., San Diego, CA 92109
                                                                                                                              • Neighborhood
                                                                                                                                Pacific Beach
                                                                                                                              • Cross street
                                                                                                                                Garnet
                                                                                                                              • Parking details
                                                                                                                                We have a private lot with a parking attendant and numerous slots.
                                                                                                                              • Public transit
                                                                                                                                There are numerous bus routes to our restaurant.
                                                                                                                              • Additional
                                                                                                                                Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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