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    California Pizza Kitchen

    3.4 (788 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, American
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    BBQ chicken pizza
    Jon R.

    Came to the mall on Sunday with family and it was popping, a nice young lady host helped set our table for 5 and came and got us when it was ready. She was very polite and nice and we didn't have to wait long, at around 4pm. Our server cant remember her name but she was tall and slender, Bee? but she was very personable and still managed to get our refills, bread, to us right away. It looked like she got slammed with tables but managed it very well. I myself drink a lot of water and tea and refilled it quickly. We had a nice visit and they had football on TVs displayed around that we watched while eating/waiting.

    Raw steak
    Christine M.

    Chain restaurants are hard to rate because we have expectations. If we are real though, chain restaurants aren't always satisfying anymore. Where the expectation is convenience, rather than excellence. Which is kind of sad. Especially today. This review is probably more about the experience than the food. We came and were seated by the kitchen. Right off the bat, the guy who was at the pass of the kitchen was chewing out a waiter saying things like "well you can tell them we don't do that! Why would you even tell them we would be able to accommodate that." Later, they served us our meal and the same guy asked if everything was ok? As my boyfriend was going to ask for more ranch, he walked away... why would you ask if everything was ok if you don't care and are just going to walk away? My fettuccine Alfredo came, it was SUPER watery. I wasn't going to say anything but my boyfriend spoke up because he heard our server even make an uneasy noise looking at us scoop the liquidy cream sauce. She said yeah it's not supposed to be like that. As she took it to this same guy (that has been causing a hostile environment for the rest of the staff) and kitchen, said "what do you mean?? That's how it's supposed to look! It's perfectly fine." Continued basically gaslighting saying there's not much more they can do. It was hostile enough that we didn't want to speak up on the other numerous issues we had. First, my mom had ordered the new spinach artichoke lasagna, corrected them as they almost ordered the short rib lasagna, then served us the short rib lasagna anyways.. like a true fatty fam, my mom ate it anyways. I didn't really like the pressure that they forced asking if the pasta was right, when they told us "there's not much they can do." Honestly with how much we paid, I would've rather gone to a hole in the wall Italian joint in Duarte or Pasadena. Sorry, probably not going to come back. A shame because I do love CPK.

    THAI CRUNCH SALAD $20
    Richard B.

    Great location! This location is very convenient for us. We usually come and put our name down, then walk around until we get a text letting us know the table is ready. Service is a hit or miss. It really depends who you get and how busy they are. Carol is one of the servers that stand out, but I don't know if she still works here. Carol was one of the best servers for this . There always seen to be flies and/or gnats flying in the dining area. This is a huge turn off for a restaurant. I guess I only come back here for the convenience of the location. The food is good. It really depends what you get, and I usually stick to my usuals... Some of my all-time favorites are: chicken tequila fettuccine, Kung Pao spaghetti, Thai chicken Pizza, wild mushroom pizza and of course the barbecue chicken pizza. The complimentary bread that is served with olive oil is quite good. I always ask for balsamic vinegar to go along with it and it adds so much more flavor. My recently tried the Thai crunch salad and the carne asada pizza. They were both pretty good. To wrap it up, it's a very convenient place to eat and the food is good overall. However, the flies and gnats that fly around kind of ruin the dining experience. I would still come back just because it is convenient but I wish the management can do something about the flies and the gnats.

    Chicken Costoletta
    Michelle D.

    I made the RSVP online for 1:00pm on a Saturday. I thought people would be done eating lunch but it was packed. We got there about 10 minutes late but they seated us immediately. It was super crowded but the service was fast and friendly. This is the second time I've been here and I'm satisfied both times. The food was good and fresh. The ambience was well lighted and plenty of space to walk.

    Lunch Duo: Thai Crunch Salad + Avocado THE ORIGINAL BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA
    Stella C.

    Have been coming to CPK my whole life and it's always a solid place for getting food and hanging out with friends and family. I really like their lunch deals- good selection and great value. Just a bit sad that they were out of their new item, the burnt ends pizza; that looked interesting. I got a bbq chicken pizza and thai salad instead. The pizzas and complimentary bread are nice with soft crusts and the thai salad crunch was refreshing. The restaurant is clean, spacious, and comfortable. The service was great. Fun location in the mall. Was able to be seated for a party of 4 on Monday lunch with no wait.

    NEW - STEAKHOUSE SALAD
    Vicky W.

    Having a lunch meeting with my friend and we stopped here for the second time. This place is always neat and clean. It was on a weekday so there were no much wait. The waiter greeted us with a smile and seated us quickly. We saw the new item-- steak salad and Thai shrimp as the appetizer and decided to give them a try like we always do!! Love the food taste test!! The salad is very refreshing with texture and flavors, but the steak portion is a little disappointing. We love the shrimp appetizer!! Very crunchy and the sauce is sweet with a slight tangy. Highly recommended to try.

    Sicilian Pizza
    Kimberly D.

    I haven't had CPK in a while and was craving it while at the mall so we decided to dine in. There was no wait during the time so we got seated right away. A server came and took our order and the food came out really quick! We got started with some complimentary bread and ordered the Sicilian pizza, chicken tequila fettuccine and Mexican street corn. We actually got the Mexican street corn complimentary as well because we joined the CPK reward program, which gives you a free appetizer! Overall, the ambience was really chill and the staff was really nice!

    MUSHROOM PEPPERONI SAUSAGE PIZZA
    Francisco M.

    This location is on the second floor on the Macy's side of the mall. It's nice looking and cleans. There's plenty of seating inside and outside. The staff was friendly and helpful. The host seemed tired but that's not problem. The bread they give for the table was actually decent. It was crisp while soft. I got the mushroom pepperoni sausage pizza. It was pretty good. Not too oily and well balanced amount of toppings. The thin crust was crispy. I only ended up eating half, maybe could've have a fourth slice. It's a good place to chill with friends/family.

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    Victoria S.

    Came on a weekday, clean, spacious restaurant with plenty of seats, attentive, friendly service, affordable lunch special, delicious gluten free pizza & salad. Their lunch specials are Mon-Fri from 11a-4p, pizza duo & sandwich duo were only $13.99 and pasta duo $12.99. All duos came with a cup of soup or lunch size salad. The manager personally came out to serve me my pizza & reassured me it was baked in a separate oven so there's no cross contamination. Their peach ice tea was also delicious with free refills, they even gave us a cup to go. Their lunch specials are such a great deal, I highly recommended it! CPK is located on the 2nd floor near Macy's.

    AVOCADO CLUB EGG ROLLS
    Sheeny N.

    First off, EXCELLENT SERVICE. We had a wonderful waitress who always checked on us and was so bubbly. Food came out within 10 minutes of ordering. You can choose to either sit on the inside part of the restaurant, outdoors, or by the walkway of the mall (which can appear awkward sometimes with strangers staring at you). Avocado Club Eggrolls: 10/10 AMAZING. No notes on this dish. It's savory and comes with ranch and thousand island dipping sauce. Macaroni & Cheese: 5/10. I FEEL SCAMMED. People on Tik Tok kept hyping up this dish and talking about how they changed the recipe and how good it was. I was once again a victim of these Tik Tok lies! This dish was so bland and the sauce didn't even coat the pasta noodles. Some of the fusilli was dry. I feel like I can make it better at home. They give you complimentary bread and olive oil, but that was VERY BLAND as well. Sadly, CPK's quality of food has gone down. However, I wouldn't mind going back again for the avocado egg rolls. Parking is convenient and free since it's in a mall!

    Where is the cheese? Nonexistent
    Catherine W.

    Ordered through uber eats and what we received was a disappointment. I attached a photo of the pizza we received. Barely any toppings and where is the cheese? The pizza also looks like it shrunk. The prices did not match the quality of food.

    Mold on the bread Togo :(
    Paul G.

    I ordered food for take for my fiancée and mom and we had been going to this location for years. The person helping me for the Togo order was so nice and helpful. But I just have to report a low score because they served us bread with mold. Thank goodness I caught this or we could have all been sick. I hope for the Togo orders to be better with the freebies after this

    Spicy Milano on Cauliflower Crust.  Crust is nice n Crispy!
    Alex C.

    One of the great places to eat at when visiting the The Shops Santa Anita. Never had a long wait. You can call in before hand so you don't have a long wait. Everyone loves the pizza here. The mushroom pepperoni sausage is one of my family's go tos. If you're not feeling pizza there are other plates to choose from. There are different pasta and salad creations to choose from the menu. Salads I recommend the Cobb salad or the Thai crunch. Pasta I would go with Jambalaya linguini fini. It has great flavor with shrimp, chicken, andouille sausage, and ham. The service has always been on point. Great place to come enjoy a great meal after all that shopping.

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    Is there curbside?

    Yes

    Are you next to Macy?

    Yes, they are next to Macy's. Next to the outdoor promenade area

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    No they do not

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    3.1 mi
    •$$

    Basin 141 is a bar and restaurant located in Old Town Monrovia. It has a very open layout with high…read moreceilings, good décor, and a nice vibe. We sat at a table by the front window facing the main drag. The area definitely has an old town feel with many restaurants and shops up and down the street. There is also a park right across the street. There is plenty of parking around the corner on the street and in a nearby lot. I started out with the Coughlin's Law cocktail (Aviation gin, house infused vanilla syrup, fresh lemon, egg white, lavender bitters, $16). It was a good light drink with light vanilla and lemon flavor. I always love a good foam top too. She started out with a Basil Paloma (Herradura silver tequila, muddled basil & grapefruit, fresh grapefruit juice, lime, simple syrup, seltzer, $15). It had good grapefruit and basil flavor, and was nicely balanced. We ordered the buffalo cauliflower appetizer ($14). The cauliflower was supposed to be grilled, but it seemed almost raw. The buffalo sauce definitely had a good kick. For my entrée, I had the Black Angus Basin Burger (manchego cheese, carmelized onions, arugula, special sauce, brioche bun, $19). The burger was excellent. The cheese, carmelized onions, and arugula was a great flavor combo. The fries were good, but I'd order them more crispy next time. She had the two taco plate with fish and potato tacos ($15). The taco shells were freshly fried, and it was a filling plate that she enjoyed. We had one more round of drinks and I had the Billionaire cocktail (Old Forrester 100 proof bourbon, lemon, house made grenadine, absinthe, $16). This was excellent. It was very balanced, and not boozy at all with a very light sweetness. Her second was the Smoke and Fire (Peloton de la Muerte mezcal, Ancho Reyes liqueur, muddled jalapeno & orange, fresh lime, agave, chili salt, $15). It was pretty well balanced with a medium smokiness. It definitely had a kick of heat on the finish. Our server Lakyn was friendly and provided good service. The menu prices are cash prices. There is an extra 3.5% surcharge if you pay with a credit card. The buffalo cauliflower appetizer was mostly a miss, but everything else was very good so I'm rounding up to five stars. They have a very good sized cocktail and food menu, as well as many beers on tap. They also have happy hour specials. We would definitely return if we were in the area again.

    Stopped by during a week after a nearby facial and this place was the perfect place to catch up…read morewith a friend. The service was attentive, the place played great music and the vibes were great. I can definitely see this place packed during happy hour or game time cause there's a nice bar feel. Located in the cute little heart of Downtown Monrovia, there is parking along the street or lots behind the businesses. The atmosphere in this area gives nice little walkable town. I ordered crisp pork belly tacos which was quite interesting. I never had crispy/crunchy meat in a taco before which was different haha. The flavor was good although the meat was quite chewy and hard. The chips and dips were good and the veggies and sauce on the tacos were great as well! I believe if I have chosen another protein, I would have enjoyed the tacos more. My friend ordered a salad and she really enjoyed her meal. I would definitely come back if I'm ever in the area :)

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    Basin 141 - The bar

    The bar

    Basin 141 - Seared Ahi Salad

    Seared Ahi Salad

    Basin 141 - Breakfast burrito was delicious.  Ordered it without the beans but so good with that spicy ranch sauce.

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    Breakfast burrito was delicious. Ordered it without the beans but so good with that spicy ranch sauce.

    Benihana

    Benihana

    3.9(3.4k reviews)
    0.1 mi
    •$$$
    Kid friendly
    Full bar

    Didn't wanna show, so we ate at the bar. Andrew was so attentive and made the bar dining experience…read morebetter than I could've imagined. Strongly suggest eating at the bar if you want a little bit more steak on your plate.

    Another year, another birthday dinner at Benihana, which is pretty much the only time I come here…read more This year I actually got two BD deals. First was through their traditional (phased-out) Chef's Table Loyalty program--$30 off after an initial $30 spend (weekday dinner only, not including alcohol). Second was through their new Friends with Benefits Loyalty program--$50 off (no specifics on dinner or alcohol). Benihana is now part of The One Group that includes other restaurants like STK and Kona Grill where you can also earn points/rewards. I've seen the Benihana teppanyaki "show", and once is enough. It's best enjoyed with a group large enough to fill up an entire table, otherwise you are grouped with others. And the wait for a chef can be long depending on how many are working at that time and the number of tables occupied. Benihana food is mediocre at best, far from authentic, and quite pricey for what you get--without the BD offer, there is no value, although they do have some specials and a Happy Hour menu. For the past few years, we've avoided the teppanyaki tables and go to the sushi bar/lounge, which has bar seating and high and low-top tables. Here's where you can do Happy Hour, Lounge menu, or the regular menu without the show and less of a wait. I noticed in the interim between my 2 visits, the menu prices increased! The Happy Hour menu is not included with the BD offer, so I usually order sushi/sashimi. This year I tried a few noodle dishes. Although there is a sushi bar, I don't think it has traditional seating nor a dedicated sushi chef. Frankly, when I've ordered sushi/sashimi in the past, it was pretty much like supermarket sushi, often haphazardly cut, as if a butter knife was used. I ordered the Spicy Crispy Rice app both visits--6 pieces of crispy rice topped with tuna, yellowtail and salmon and jalapeno slices. The fish are indistinguishable from each other, the black pepper soy sauce cloying, and some of the rice crisped to burnt. I did two noodle dishes--shrimp yakisoba and seafood diablo (scallops, calamari and shrimp with udon in a spicy sauce). Both came with onion soup, salad, steamed rice and sauteed veggies (zucchini and onions). The shrimp yakisoba was decent, although the shrimp were smallish and probably frozen. I asked for less spice on the seafood diablo, but it still packed a punch. The shrimp were the same, the scallops were quartered but tasted like scallops. The calamari, however, were large hacked-up pieces with a texture like a faux seafood item a vegan would order (texturized vegetable protein). There were no tentacle pieces. There were a lot of yellow bell peppers plus some mushrooms and frozen corn. I do like the Benihana Lemonades, available in 4 flavours, refills included. Overall a slightly better and less depressing experience compared to years past. A HUGE shout out to my server for both visits, Alaast, who is actually one of Benihana's supervisors. She was also the hostess my second time, and the bartender and lounge server both times, and seemingly a back waiter at the teppanyaki tables as needed. Service in the lounge in the past has ranged from meh to non-existent, so Alaast is a great asset. I may try Happy Hour here one day, although it's hard to beat the HH at Cheesecake Factory next door.

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    Benihana
    Benihana

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    Magnolia House

    Magnolia House

    3.9(1.6k reviews)
    4.6 mi•South
    •$$

    My daughter took me for breakfast, it was nice food good (eggs Benedict) service good only…read morecomplaint very very small table they sit us inside by the door and it was small area ‍‍

    Loved our brunch here at Magnolia House, just wish they had a high chair!…read more We came here to celebrate a birthday and it was my first time dining here. I love how cute the interior design of this restaurant is - it felt cozy and the chairs are so comfortable it makes you feel right at home. There were some tables for traditional style dining, and there were some couches for light bites. We sat inside the restaurant right by the street, perfect for a people watching lover like me. Since we had our toddler with us, we asked for a high chair but they said they didn't have any, which was quite disappointing for a restaurant like this. Luckily our table had a loveseat type couch, so we were able to squeeze our toddler in between us during the meal. We were here for the weekend brunch and I was pleasantly surprised when I saw the price of the menu items! For a restaurant on Lake, I was expecting more. I got the crab cakes benedict ($20) and it was just perfect - not too salty, and the portions were just right. Overall, great experience here, easy to find parking in the lots behind the restaurant, just wish they had high chairs to accommodate families.

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    Magnolia House - Now Serving Coffee Monday - Friday at 7:30am

    Now Serving Coffee Monday - Friday at 7:30am

    Magnolia House - Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 4 - 6:30PM. Enjoy $5 wine & local draft beers, $6 well drinks & $6 House Sangria, and more

    Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 4 - 6:30PM. Enjoy $5 wine & local draft beers, $6 well drinks & $6 House Sangria, and more

    Magnolia House - Private Lounge Area - For event inquiries, send an email to: events@themaghouse.com

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    Private Lounge Area - For event inquiries, send an email to: events@themaghouse.com

    Bess

    Bess

    4.2(109 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Private events

    Unpretentious mid-century modern style wine bar with delicious eats. Great music and sexy low-light…read morevibes perfect for date night. The staff is cool and hip but also extremely professional and welcoming. I could happily sit at Bess for hours sipping on Pinot Noir while staring out the front window at the beautiful San Gabriel Mountains. Start with the Focaccia and Calabrian chili oil and get the Steak or the Mushroom Cavatappi for your bigger dish. Finish it off with the chocolate cake and don't forget the photo booth in the back.

    TLDR: welcoming, unpretentious, fun American-Italian dinner spot in Sierra Madre…read more I visited this place on Friday 8/22 and booked a resy for 7pm. My partner and I were celebrating our wedding anniversary and were greeted accordingly by multiple staff members. We were seated at the front room, corner seat which is supposedly known as the "Love Seat". We ordered the broccolini which was amazing, focaccia bread and dip, mushroom pasta, meatballs, wine, and tiramisu for dessert. They also gave us complimentary white wine for celebrating our anniversary which was very kind of them. Our faves was the broccolini, focaccia and mushroom pasta. The broccolini was seasoned well, had a great char, and topped with shredded Parmesan. Mushroom pasta was very yummy and a large serving that we had some left to-go. The tiramisu is great if you prefer a more creamy take, however our preference is it to be more cake-y. The vibes were amazing and the space got more pleasant as the sun started going down. The vibe gives a vintage vibe and background music was tasteful. There's also a cool photo booth in the back room. Service was great. The workers were very attentive and genuine. Would come back.

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    Bess
    Bess - Steak and Eggs from Brunch at Bess

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    Steak and Eggs from Brunch at Bess

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