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California Pizza Kitchen
719 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara
Phone: (805) 962-4648
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Reviews by the General Public
Bad hostes, 3/30/2010
Reviewer: Flor pereZ
from Santa Barbara, CA
The food is very good but on march 26 my husdband made a reservation for my b-day he told the host that we will be there at 7:00pm and when we got there the restaurant wasn't that full but the host said it will only take 15 min but no it took 35 min . Of coursse we were not going to leave because it was 8 of us and it was my b-day but after all we had a good time the server was very kind the food was delicious plus my husdband and I always like to go there the oly complain is that the host should know not to accept any more reservAtions if they know that it's going to be busy because my husdband called like around 9:00pm and they still accepted it ... But other than that everything it's very good it's my favorite restaurant
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Good food but the servers need improvement a.s.a.p!!, 8/30/2009
Reviewer: Carla
from Santa Barbara, CA
Saturday night, around 9:30 when we were sat up near the bar/counter, the WAITRESS came up to us seemed a little pushy! I don't know if it was because of the time, which I doubt since she took other tables later on in the night. She began to take our order since I told her YES I suppose we can order (as she asked if we were ready when she brought the drinks out). I was ordering for my daughter and myself and as soon as I was about to finish my sentence every TIME she would cut me off! Again, she was being very pushy. I didn't really appreciate the way she was waiting on us at all. Once she delivered the food, she never really came back to ask if we wanted another cocktail, refill or anything. I had to seriously put my glass on the edge of the table in order for her to get the point. Throughout the course of our meal, she never asked how the food was either. I AM a server myself and little things like this bother me, and I'm pretty sure it bothers other customers. I didn't like the service at all, the only thing I liked was her light blue shimmery eyeshadow and dark brown eyeliner on the top lid. I just hope that the management takes into consideration that the servers, at least the one I had, need improvement. I come out to dinner to relax and enjoy the meal, and pushy careless waitresses are NOT needed in that part of the process.
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Good food, fun experience & community-minded, 8/14/2009
Reviewer: Justine
from Santa Barbara, CA
The non-profit where I work just had our 2nd Philanthropizza FUNdraiser there this week. I am impressed that even though CPK is a national chain, the local restaurant is community-minded and hosts fundraisers for many non-profits in town. I always enjoy the food and the service is friendly and efficient as well. This time I deviated from my favorite--wild mushroom pizza with grilled chicken--to try their new cheeseburger pizza. Sounds strange, but mmm... ground beef and caramelized onions, mozzarella and American cheese (somehow it works!) topped with cold sliced tomato and shredded lettuce tossed in a light thousand-island type dressing. Oh my, it was good. Appetizers, salads, desserts--all delicious, and our server was charming and attentive. The atmosphere is casual but comfortable. It's always busy at the dinner hour, but this lends more of a festive air than a chaotic one, in my experience. Thank you, CPK!
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Does Noone Else Review Here?
Reviewer: David Wright
from London UK
Just returned from my latest trip to SB and for a cheap night out, with decent food and decent service, CPK is absolutely fine. Well worth a visit for a pleasant evening.
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Had to laugh at below!
Reviewer: Izzy
from Santa Barbara, CA
It's California Pizza Kitchen, not New York Pizza Kitchen nor Chicago Pizza Kitchen!
Just sayin'
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What a ridiculous excuse for Pizza
Reviewer: Hajir Sailors
from Santa Barbara, CA
I just got back from 9 months in New York City, and a few days in Chicago and I was invited to go to CPK, so after having eaten mexican food for a week I said sure, I like pizza, eat it at least 2 times a week back in New York. HAHAHA, well let's start off with just terrible dough, low quality cheese, and pizza that feelslike it's going to fall apart but is still greasy enough, with really not the highest quality ingredients. I was very dissapointed that my added goat cheese hardly tasted like goat cheese and for $2.00 seemed to be a rip-off. My entire personal sized pizza ended up because of the goat cheese costing $15. That's what I would pay for a Small Stuffed Pizza in Chicago that is entirely in a whole different universe than this pizza. But really folks get over the crowd mentality and go to via vai at least they use quality ingredients in their pizza. I won't be eating at CPK again.
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Excellent Food
Reviewer: David Wright
from London UK
This was my first CPK several years back and have visited many since then! The food is always delicious - the best pizzas I've had in SB. Service is usually good. We will be visiting again soon from the UK!
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Consistently Great
Reviewer: Nicole
from Santa Barbara, CA
I wrote a review for this place about 10 months ago and have been back 4-5 times since. I was once weary of CPK because it was a chain but time and time again they've proven to be great. Their bbq chicken pizza is their best, try it on thin crust for an even tastier experience. They have very good foccacia appetizer bread as well. I write now because their service was excellent 10 months ago and is consistently still the same. Last time I wrote I sent a dish back (the only time in my life I've ever done that) and they were very apologetic and kind. This time, I found a fly on my pizza and they not only whisked it away immeadiately, the manager herself came over and profusely apologized and not only comped the pizza but gave us another for free! Needless to say I'll be back again and again and continue leaving generous tips for them. This place, despite being an "evil corporate chain" as some of my friends say, is a keeper and a gem!
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never disappointed
Reviewer: liza
from Santa Barbara, CA
Ten min wait. I ordered carne asade pizza with added serrano chilis. It came hot and flavorful. Service was attentive. I finished all!!! Call in ahead of time to put your name on the seating list or expect a wait!!!!
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Love this place
Reviewer: Kelsey
from Santa Barbara, CA
I've lived here for 11 years, and still can't find a pizza place that beats CPK. I often meet friends right outside and we decide to get food as well.
I once went in before a movie with a friend, told the waiter we needed to be in and out, and everything went very smoothly. He took our order quickly and effiencently and the cooks had it out very quickly. We made it to the movie with a few extra minutes to spare. Perfect.
I love their Avocado Club Egg Rolls. You will rarely ever get me to eat avocado, but this was too good to pass up. Small bits of savory chicken (not strips that come out of the roll in one bite), delicious melted monterey jack cheese, avocado, tomatoes, and the best part (in my opinion), small bits of applewood smoke bacon. DELICIOUS. It's an appetizer, but plenty for a meal. I recommend this to anyone I see. It's that good.
I wish I could eat here more often. However, being a college student and working as well doesn't leave much time (or money) for eating out much. Love it, love it, love it.
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TRY EATING AT THE COUNTER AT CPK
Reviewer: Marla Daily
from Santa Barbara, CA
The best thing about this CPK is HUGO—he works the counter (and has Wednesdays off so don't go then). What a nice guy! Excellent service and with a big beautiful smile. Guaranteed he will remember your name and what you like to order! He is just amazing! And he really cares! He's been there for TEN years and his regulars are there day after day.
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