California Pizza Kitchen at Sarasota

Went with a group of 6. Server didn't take my order for an hr. Pizza had no sauce on it, very terrible. The manager did not comp us on anything, only gave desert to the 4 kids since it was my daughters birthday for free. The manager on duty has no clue how to run that restaurant. Never go again

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Hands down one of my new favorite spots in Sarasota! The food was straight fire, but what really made the experience stand out was the top-notch service. Shoutout to the bartender, Daniel, who whipped up some seriously tasty cocktails and was very attentive. And the manager, Jesús, was on point - very attentive and professional, and he made sure everything ran smoothly. Highly recommend for a night out with friends or family. Five stars isn't enough! 5/5 stars.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Small overpriced Pizza and we had to wait 45minutes for

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

Pizza kitchen but doesn't stand out in any way.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 4

Should have realized when there was not many people eating on a Sunday when other places had hours wait. Found out why. Microwaved my soup to heat it. Than microwaved our spinach and artichoke dip to serve. Left it under the lights for 10 min than brought to us. Disgusting. No refills on drinks pizza was horrible. To top it off we wanted to just leave but the POS system wasn’t working so after 10 min of waiting we got up and just left. They didn’t say a word as we did. This was good 25 years ago but it’s time to just close this wreck.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

I could not figure out why this restaurant was 30% filled on a Saturday night until i ate here. You need a small loan to eat here. My boyfriend and I ordered a pizza a half a salad and a pasta dish with one drink and the bill was $100.
The fact that they charge you an up charge of $1.50 for a thin crust pizza is absurd. The drink they served had so much ice in it that I literally had 6 sips. My boyfriend asked for light ice in his drink, and they served him half a drink.
The bartender was annoyed that he was there to begin with so the service was horrible as well. I would not recommend this place nor would I ever return.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 1

Their pizza is awful, the thin crust is not thin, it's chewy. Everything is off with their pizzas. Waiter was ok, but their food was not.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 3

Where do I even start .

Me my sister and grandma came in here for lunch on Sunday july 6th and I have never experienced such rude waitress in all of my time eating out .

First starting from her not even saying hi welcome in what can I get for you to drink it’s was just “ what do you want to drink”before me and my sister could finish ordering our drinks she halfway walked away we weren’t done ordering drinks yet .

We proceeded to order 2 alcoholic drinks and one mine was alright I think she could of done better then my sisters was straight titos strait while she brought it over to the tabel it’s spilled on down the glass and on the table and she just dropped it off and went on with whatever else she was doing didn’t offer napkins or anything .

Her attitude was just not friendly at all it ruined our whole experience to where we didn’t enjoy our food .

But the funny thing is the only time she was alright was when she handed us that check “ here’s where you do the tip and the percentage thank you so much “
Yeah no girl sorry but this is unacceptable idc if you have a bad day but you can’t treat people like that if you’re in the service industry.

Will not be back waste of 70$

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Really glad that we used some gift cards we were gifted. We got pizza and a jalapeño lime sauce chicken fettuccine, both were the most bland meals I've ever had. Literally the pizza just tasted like dry bread, and the fettuccine had 0 hints of jalapeño lime sauce at all. Unless you were gifted a gift card, save your money.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Everything was just great! The food, service, place 💥💥💥 100% recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great place for the thin crust pizza lovers. Other dishes such as there plank salmon and club sandwiches are also delicious 😋

Recommended dishes: Wild Mushroom Pizza, Carne Asada Pizza, Poke

California Pizza Kitchen at UTC offers fresh, flavorful, and inventive pizza options that go beyond the ordinary. The service was excellent, and the food was consistently fresh and well-prepared. Having had disappointing experiences with chain restaurants in smaller cities, I was pleasantly surprised by how this CPK location maintained its original, vibrant atmosphere and high quality. It’s clear that attention to detail and consistency are a priority here—making it a standout among chain dining experiences.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

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Excellent experience at California Pizza Kitchen
The place is beautifully maintained on the outside, with a modern facade featuring natural stone and wood elements that give it an elegant and welcoming look. The bright yellow doors at the entrance really stand out, making it easy to find. The outdoor patio area is spacious, breezy, and well-equipped with fans and decorative plants—perfect for enjoying a sunny day.
Definitely a spot that stands out for its cleanliness, design, and overall great vibe. Highly recommended if you appreciate a polished and comfortable atmosphere!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place has truly outdone itself! Great service, great food, great drinks, and a great atmosphere! The host was welcoming the moment I walked in. Daniel was my server and he was very attentive as well as personable and offered a new salad that was just rolled out. Jesus ( the general manager) stopped by to say hello and the food was amazing! The restaurant was super clean and the entire staff was smiling and having fun! I will definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I've been here many times since I moved to the area almost a year ago now. Today was probably one of my least favorite experiences. I haven't been in a couple of months so I'm unsure if this is a new policy. However, my waitress took a while to bring over bread, and when she did she only brought two slices (there was only two of us) and the oil barely had any seasoning. I had asked for more and she never brought it. It was a Wednesday at 4:30 pm so it wasn't super busy... the food was delicious but the service was a little slow in comparison to the other times I've been.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 2