California Pizza Kitchen at Carmel Mtn
$$ • Pizza, American, Salad
Hours:
11602 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego
(858) 675-4424
About California Pizza Kitchen
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Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 9PM |
California Pizza Kitchen at Carmel Mtn offers a vibrant atmosphere and happy hour deals from 3-6pm, featuring half-priced drinks and appetizers, along with a $9 personal pizza and beer combo. Menu items like the BBQ chicken pizza, Mexican corn, dumplings, and wedge salad remain popular choices. While service can sometimes be inconsistent, some servers deliver exceptional service. Their wood-fired pizzas are a highlight of the menu, and the Chicken Piccata is also a favorite. Recently, the restaurant has received praise for their pasta dishes, including the Garlic Cream Fettuccine with added chicken and mushrooms. The cauliflower crust has become a hit, especially for those with gluten intolerance, and the cauliflower buffalo bites have also garnered positive mentions. Though there have been complaints about burnt pizza, the staff are described as friendly and attentive. The manager has addressed customer concerns, offering a gift card to encourage repeat visits, which has led to improved experiences. Customers have enjoyed the limited hot honey chicken pizza and the barbecue chicken salad, highlighting the excellent food, good service, and reasonable prices that keep them coming back.