California Pizza Kitchen at Santa Barbara
$$ • Pizza, American, SaladAbout California Pizza Kitchen
Customers' Favorites
The Original BBQ Chicken Pizza
Garlic Cream Fettuccine
Avocado Club Egg Rolls
California Cobb Salad
California Club Pizza
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Bread and Olive Oil
Wild Mushroom Pizza
Thai Crunch Salad
Cucumber Reviver
California Pizza Kitchen Reviews
223 ratings
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Great pizzeria, catered for all of us including my son who has allergies to gluten, milk and Soya! Chef was super helpful and has a great social media following, making pizzas in all sorts of fun shapes, he even made the garlic bread in a heart shape. I highly recommend this place to anyone wanting a great pizza.
Oh, I miss living close to a CPK. I’m partial to the barbecue chicken chop salad and Thai chicken pizza. Definitely classics of theirs and the staff is so lovely that they’ll only put chicken on half of it so I can save the other half to drive 2 1/2 hours home for safety.
Fantastic gluten free pepperoni pizza. Rapid service and the parking was free.
Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 11PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 11PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 10PM |
California Pizza Kitchen in Santa Barbara offers a mixed dining experience. Some guests report a lack of warmth from the staff upon entry, creating an unwelcoming atmosphere, especially near closing time. One customer noted a stark contrast in service, as another guest received a friendly welcome while they felt ignored. However, a standout server turned the experience around for them, displaying politeness and attentiveness.
The food quality has received varied reviews. The Tostada Pizza, a favorite for some, caused issues for one guest due to a salsa placement that conflicted with their tomato allergy. On the other hand, other menu items, like the Pepperoni Pizza and Italian Chopped Salad with grilled shrimp, have been praised, though some found them a bit bland. The Garlic Cream Pasta with chicken received positive feedback as well, and the white corn chips with guacamole were noted as enjoyable.
While some meals, like the Crispy Chinese Dumpling Salad, received criticism for tough dumplings and excessive dressing, others felt the overall food was decent, albeit a bit pricey. Many customers appreciated the service, particularly from a server named Lilly, who was described as attentive and friendly. Overall, California Pizza Kitchen has potential, but experiences can vary significantly depending on timing and menu choices.