California Pizza Kitchen at San Mateo

This is our go-to for a quick family dinner several times a month. We've made it a point to ask for Jake as our server because he is just fantastic – consistently friendly, kind, and very professional. The hostess Bea is also very polite and helpful.

Food was sub par. We had a Thai pizza. Ingredients were not evenly spread. No one ever checked on us after order was filled.

By far and away the best BBQ chicken salad in this hemisphere. And the Southwestern egg rolls are right behind.

The food was really good they serve packed plates the strawberry lemonade drink is really good. The customer service is good, it was a little short staffed when I went one person was serving almost every table, but besides that everything was good. Artichoke dip was good….. tequila chicken pasta was Great.

Tasty interesting pizzas and pasta dishes.

The blueberry martini is watered down, the corn guacamole chips is filled with broken, small pieces of tortilla, the strawberry mango cooler drink was filled with ice…a bit disappointing start.

I just got home with my family, and I'm still impressed by the amazing service we received today around 5:30 pm. Our server, Jake, was fantastic! He was quick, friendly, and had such a great attitude throughout the entire meal. The food came out fast and was absolutely delicious, and Jake even gave us some excellent recommendations on what to order.
What really stood out was his professionalism, he was incredibly neat with everything, and I couldn’t help but notice how fast and efficient he was on his feet. It made our family dinner feel so smooth and enjoyable. We’ll definitely be coming back, and without a doubt, we’ll be requesting Jake next time! Highly recommend!

I would say this place is perfectly average. Service was so so. The pizza was good, but nothing impressive. The dumplings seemed way too soggy. I can think of better places in the mall to eat. And they need to dust the lights. The idea of all that dust falling in my food is nasty

Very fresh food clean place and very nice workers but there was people that keep burping a lot of times

Gabriel and Ayla were great hosts and very patient and helpful. Went there for pizza and pasta. Wanted to make a few substitutions with the order due to being lactose intolerant and they were very accommodating. They really made my night.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food: Wonderful spot for a delicious meal. I first came here with my niece while Christmas shopping and the food is great. I totally love their Chicken Tequila Spinach Fettucine and the Tostada Pizza. Yum!

Service: Let me just say, A shoutout to their Assistant Manager Gabriel. He always has a warm smile when I come in and knows the most popular picks, in terms of size and flavor, and he never rushed his staff to serve us. He even helps them when they need help!! I absolutely loved the way Gabriel recommended some great new menu items to try as well when I asked him what he would recommend if I already tried some of the other popular food. When I come here the staff is friendly, and always happy to see Gabriel because is always kind and friendly and professional. One time, Gabriel even took care of me when he saw my grandkids were cranky and preferred something else on the kids menu. Gabriel goes above and beyond! Kudos and shout out again to Gabriel. I appreciate people like him.
Ambiance:
The restaurant is great, location in the mall is great. They have enough room and tables to sit at and its is always nice to see that they are a busy place! The bar area is great for single eaters as well. Overall, this location is warm, welcoming and friendly with great eats!

Vegetarian options: Had some choices for Vegetarians

Kid-friendliness: Totally kid friendly and kid menu options

Wheelchair accessibility: Was able to see people flow in and out even with wheelchairs

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spinach Dip, Chicken Tequila Fettuccine, Thai Chicken, Chicken Pizza, Chicken BBQ Pizza

As expected.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Server was kind of awkward, lots of confusion with who ordered what, but it’s understandable given we had a large table of 13

The dish was under salted but still better than too salty, the pasta noodles itself was very very good

The shrimp appetizer was delicious!

Also why was my plate noticeably smaller than the pastas other people ordered hahah

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I really enjoyed the Bolognese spaghetti at California Pizza Kitchen – it was so good! The pizza was also delicious. The service was quick and friendly, making it a great place for a tasty meal.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Disappointing! With the price we pay it doesn't match the portion we receive. For the large BBQ salad we literally got 3 pieces of chicken. We also asked for 2 ranches, which we got but both the containers were barely half way full. Whoever is making/packing the food please don't be stingy with the portions. It's not like the items are coming out from your own pockets. If you are unable to fill the customers order correctly then you shouldn't be charging us the full price!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Chicken BBQ Pizza