Ahi Mahi Fish Grill

Place was above average but always had a bit of a funky smell… new place figured that whole smell thing out apparently lol.

Met an AOB buddy here for lunch. The first thing is parking. This restaurant is located on the S.E. corner of Scottsdale Rd & Thomas Rd in the Albertson’s center next to Chipotle. Parking can be a bit of a hassle. The Friday S & I met, there was very little open parking at 12:15.
The facility itself was very clean. S & I were politely greeted by Audrey G. as we walked in the front doors. After checking out the menu S & I made our choices.
S ordered the Grilled Mahi, Cajun style with Coleslaw and garlic fries. ($ 10.99).
I ordered the same thing but with seasoned vegetables instead of the Coleslaw. ($ 10.99).
Then came the wait. And boy did we wait. 18 minutes from the time I was handed my receipt to the time our name was called. Yes, there was a good lunch crowd but I think honestly the girl working the grill was a bit overwhelmed.
The portion size of everything on the plate was decent. There was a good pile of fries and they were nicely seasoned with a mild garlic flavor. The seasoned vegetables were undercooked and a bit on the hard side, hence the 4 Star. There was a good selection however as my order contained Broccoli, Green & Yellow Zucchini and Carrots. Impressive selection for a restaurant of this level. The Mahi Mahi was nicely grilled, again, a tad over cooked but not to the point of being to dry to eat. The Cajun seasoning gave the fish a very nice added kick of flavor without being overwhelming. Winner winner Mahi Mahi dinner.
S said the Coleslaw was fine and that was the only difference between our lunches. Personally, since they were both the same price, I think my plate with the nice pile of vegetables was a better deal than S’s and his pile of Coleslaw. But, that’s a personal preference.
We also got fountain drinks. ($ 1.99)
Lousy parking. Nice Staff. S L O W service. Great portion size. Fair pricing. 4 Stars

We had a nice dinner.
Service was good staff friendly.
Food was tasty and fresh.
I had salmon with garlic butter sauce, nice size portion, started with chowder.
Garlic fries enjoyable and the grilled zucchini was great.

Great customer service friendly. Food is good big healthy portions and great prize. The grilled zucuni, fish, and fish tacos was good.

Amazing food
I tried the tilapia grilled Cajun with grilled zucchini and brown rice
The tilapia tasted very fresh and there was just enough spice to it with the Cajun bam
The zucchini need a little more salt and pepper but that to taste
The brown rice was just regular brown rice but I didn’t expect anything great when it comes to brown rice
Portion sides were even for what you payed for
The employees were very friendly and offered me samples since it was my first time
Sampled the clam chowder it was great will get a full bowl next time

I have been wanting to try this place since it opened. Was excited to finally have a quick fish place that wasn’t the national fried fish chain.
Staff was really friendly and lots of smiling. Great start. I ordered the Cajun tilapia with a side of grilled zucchini and white bean soup. Everything was cooked nicely and the Cajun spice had some heat but not overpowering. There is a little condiment bar with peppers and salsas if you want.
My wife had the grilled Mahi with a side salad. Her fish was also cooked nicely.
But, as we’re leaving, I notice a small chalkboard listing where everything is from. Only the Mahi is wild caught and according to Seafood watch, not even in a sustainable country. I assumed my tilapia was safely harvested in an American or Canadian farm, but it was not. Even the salmon is farm raised and nearly everyone knows farmed salmon is brimming with antibiotics and added hormones.
Letdown.

Wanted to stop for a quick bite. Hungry for fish. So we choose Ahi Mahi. Friendly greeting at the door. Female cashier very informative about menu items and answered questions with a smile. I ordered cajun fish tacos. It came with two 3 oz tacos, no sides. Tasty and just the right portion for me. Bob ordered Cajun Mahi Mahi. It came with 2 sides. He had rice and salad. He said the Cajun seasoning had just the right kick to it. The food is fresh and made to order. This is a great concept for a restaurant! ~ Serve & specialize in something different and appealing, something healthy, and made fresh in front of you. Mmmmm makes us wanna come back! :-)

Great value! So glad I decided to test them out. Healthy, flavorful and totally affordable! Hop this new place does well since I love the idea of eating freshly grilled fish for lunch. Girl at front (manager, I believe!)is also sweet and uses customer names. Place is spotless and great seating avail too

I really wish the salmon was wild caught and not farm raised. I’d even be willing to pay a little more to have it as an option. If you going for healthy, offer the healthiest option!

Build out was done very well! Clean place with cool décor. Menu was done well and it’s a little confusing at first but it’s really cool the way you can choose your own fish/​sauce/​sides.
Had the fried Tilapia and it was just ok. TONS of breading to work through to find the fish. Will be back but won’t go for anything fried again. On the upside there was plenty of it, couldn’t even finish the whole thing.

Outstanding flavor and a decent price. Just need to find out where their fish come from. If USA in origin, thats great. If Vietnam or other Asian country… might make it more harmful than healthy. Will post when I find out.
Update. Not the healthiest of fish and spotty service. Change from 4 to 2 stars

My parents introduced my husband and I to this restaurant, which is really a fast casual concept. I ordered the salmon and chicken, which came with 2 sides. I got the zucchini and brown rice for the sides. Everything I ate was very good and it comes on a good size plate. I was hungry again a few hours later though. It’s very healthy here so definitely check this place out if you’re searching for a healthy and tasty spot!

This place is an exceptional value at an exceptional price.
I’ve had both the Salmon and the Mahi Mahi with the dry rub seasoning. Large portion, perfectly cooked, and delicious.
Everything about the place is a little unique. You pick one of seven fish choices with the option of 4 sauces with two sides. The food is rich with flavor from the fresh fish to the healthy coleslaw.
Everything I had was well prepared and tasty. And the atmosphere is not for date night but clean and spacious.
What are you waiting for… GO!

Talk about a pleasant surprise! I was on my way to another restaurant when I discovered this new concept. It’s tucked between Smashburger and Chipotle, which is appropriate because it’s a similar fast-​casual type place. Except it features seafood!
I’m an Arizona native and I love seafood. It’s really a treat to find good seafood in the desert. It’s even more impressive to find fresh seafood in the desert for prices this reasonable! The variety of fish available (Swai, Mahi Mahi, Salmon to name a few) is different than most places.
Choose your fish, choose a sauce and they grill it. There is a distinct emphasis on healthy choices and sides. Speaking of sides, the coleslaw is really good. This is the first place I’ve enjoyed coleslaw made the way my mother prepared it… With raisins!
I was half expecting to see fish tacos on the menu. As much as I love them, I’m glad they aren’t available. You can get fish tacos almost anywhere. This isn’t a southwest/​Mexican type restaurant. It’s more about the coast than a region. My only criticism about the menu, would be to expand the variety of seafood. I think I saw shrimp and scallops as appetizers. But it would be great to also have some clams or mussels. Not much of a complaint really.
The staff was helpful, made some good suggestions, and were very friendly. Plus, the music was really hip. I’m glad this place is nearby to home and work. I’m definitely going to recommend this to my co-​workers when we venture out next time. Thank you for giving me another reason to avoid Red Lobster!

I’m a seafood lover and living in the desert, there’s always been a big void in quality seafood… until now. Just heard about Ahi Mahi and rushed down to try this new offering. Even sweeter was their 50% entrée special. I had grilled salmon, brown rice and grilled zucchini. He tried the sweet glazed chicken with fries and coleslaw. And we shared a popcorn shrimp appetizer with a spicy tasty sauce on the side. Everything was fresh and tasty. One snag — no dressing on the cole slaw but they gave us a side of dressing when we asked.
Portions are very ample. I ended up taking half of my salmon meal home. For a return visit, think I’d like to try several appetizers — shrimp (again!!) and fish sticks, add a side of fresh veggies or french fries and we’ve got lunch.
Nice atmospere but temp was a little hot & muggy on our afternoon visit, maybe they are still working out the A/​C deal.
Great friendly service, reasonable prices, clean and well-​stocked condiment bar. Good work, Ahi Mahi. I’m looking forward to a long seafood relationship.

I was really surprised at how nice this place was. The food was really good, reasonably priced, and the concept is really fun! I’m definitely coming here again, because I originally drove to this location for the Smash Burger next door; however seeing a fish type place looked more healthy and refreshing, and boy did it deliver!
Their sauces are amazing! And it’s a great place to sit down and chat with friends!

The location of this restaurant has caused problems for previous businesses since it’s sandwiched between a Chipotle and Smashburger but Ahi Mahi fish grill should be here to stay.
There are fairly limited options when it comes to finding fresh and flavorful fish in the scottsdale area unless you’re willing to spend over $ 30 for a meal.
This place is very affordable and their menu options are really all over the board.
I ordered grilled mahi with the java sauce and it came with 2 sides, the grilled zucchini is so good and the seasonal veggies made it a healthy option.
My roommate ordered the prawns and they didn’t disappoint as well.
All in all I would recommend this place to anyone that is craving seafood that they normally need to go to the coastal areas for.

I’m a fan. Grilled fish w/​healthy side options fast and reasonably priced. First visit today. I got the grilled Mahi w/​zucchini and creamed corn. It was grilled to order so expect to wait a little longer than a typical fast food place but not a long wait by any means (maybe 8 min?). Friendly workers and the place was clean. I will definitely return.

My visit: meh
Stopped in here for lunch since the line for chipotle was so long. Well with how long it took to prepare my tuna I should’ve just went to chipotle. This was when I was the only customer there ordering.
My tuna steak tasted like tuna out of a can, the brown rice undercooked, and the grilled zucchini was tasty but probably because it was bathed in either oil or butter. My meal plus a drink was around $ 15.
Not sure if I’ll give it a second chance.

Awesome! I’ve been waiting for a place like this to open up! Clean protein. Fresh vegetables. Brown rice.
It is healthy, affordable, and has a great atmosphere. I will definitely be coming back for lunch again.