California Grill opened its doors at 6751 Painter Ave in 1996, back when the plan was simple: cook good food, treat people like family, and see what happens. Almost thirty years later, we are still here, still family owned, and still cooking for the same neighborhood, plus the kids and grandkids of the people who found us first.
What started as a neighborhood breakfast spot grew into a full-day kitchen. We open at 8am for the early risers our servers know by name, roll straight into lunch, and keep the grill going through dinner. One kitchen, open all day, every day. That is not a slogan; it is just how we have always done it.
Being family owned shapes everything. Our approach to everyday business is truly cooperative: every member of our team is integral to what we do, and building a family atmosphere inside the company is what makes it feel like home when you and your family walk in. The servers who remember your order, the regulars who have their booth, the birthday dinners that turn into traditions, that is the whole point.
Over the years we have added a full bar, a patio, catering that travels across Whittier, LA County, and North Orange County, and a calendar full of events, from UFC watch parties to Bingo and Loteria nights. But the core has not moved an inch: fresh ingredients, generous portions, fair prices, and a room where everybody is welcome.
We say it on the wall and we mean it at the door: this is home. Whether you have been coming since the Clinton administration or you just moved to Whittier last week, there is a seat for you.
Come see us any day starting at 8am, or browse the full menu at californiagrill.com. Bring the family. That is what this place was built for.