I'm a frequent California Pizza Kitchen customer, especially at the Irvine location, and I have to give a very special shout-out to Karen. My mother and I had lunch there today, and Karen gave us, hands down, some of the best service we've ever received at CPK. She was incredibly warm, attentive, thoughtful, and genuinely kind. There's a big difference between simply providing good service and making guests feel truly welcomed and cared for, and Karen absolutely did the latter. She turned an ordinary lunch with my mom into such a memorable experience for both of us. That kind of hospitality is rare, and it deserves to be recognized. I also want to give a shout-out to Candi, another wonderful waitress at this location who has always been fantastic to us. Employees like Karen and Candi are a huge part of why we continue coming back to the Irvine CPK. Thank you, Karen, for making our lunch so special today. CPK is very fortunate to have you! read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Pizza Near Me - Irvine, California

I am extremely disappointed with my experience at this California Pizza Kitchen location today. I placed a DoorDash order totaling over $80 for a work meeting, expecting it to arrive on time. Instead, I went through three different delivery drivers, all of whom were told my order was "not ready." When I finally called the restaurant myself, I was informed that the first driver had supposedly already picked up my order even though DoorDash still showed my order as actively being prepared and the driver never marked it as picked up. When I asked what verification process CPK has in place to ensure that the correct person is receiving a customer's order, I was told there essentially isn't one. That is completely unacceptable. Without verifying the driver's identity or confirming the pickup, anyone could potentially walk away with someone else's order. To make matters worse, the manager refused to speak with me over the phone. As a customer trying to resolve an $80+ missing order for a work meeting, the least I expected was the opportunity to speak with management. Unfortunately, this is not an isolated issue. Every time I order from this location, I end up waiting well over an hour for my food. The excessive wait times, lack of accountability, poor communication, and nonexistent verification process for DoorDash orders are unacceptable. This entire situation disrupted my work meeting, wasted my time, and left me without the food I had already paid for and unable to get a refund for! CPK needs to improve both its order verification procedures and its kitchen efficiency. Customers should not have to spend hours tracking down missing orders or wonder whether their food was handed to a random person. read more

What a very nice surprise at California Pizza Kitchen!!! I came for pasta but this jumped out of the menu instead and I decided to give it a try!!! 5 stars from me for sure! The burger had a very nice char, the bacon was done the way I like, done but nit crispy. The salad/avocado was fresh with more than enough dressing! I will put this dinner on my regular rotation!!! read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Bunless Burger - Pizza Near Me - Irvine, California

+ The Cedar Plank Salmon Smrtswp was delicious and nutritious. Good flavoring and value, - but a lil exorbitant. + The Muffaletta Sandwich was decent. Yummy and enjoyable, - but the bread a little thick/tough. + Ample parking. - Service was kinda slow and hit-or-miss. + For me, conveniently located near Walgreens' FedEx OnSite services. - Not a chain I'd visit without Costco's 20%-off gift card. With the card, I'd say it's break even. Without, it's an upcharge. I had: $17.74 Meffaletta Sandwich + $26.49 Cedar Plank Salmn + tax = $47.66 read more

Came for Saturday dinner and we were seated after around 5 minutes. Lots of parking in front. Food came out relatively fast but overall service was a little on the slower side. Servers were not rude but not super hospitable. Pizzas were fantastic. What we ordered: - mushroom sausage pepperoni pizza: got this on the original crust. Lots of toppings, overall very nice and not too salty. - margherita: got this on the thin crust as suggested on the menu. Definitely the crowd pleaser, very fresh flavors and we loved the crispy crust. - shrimp scampi: was a little disappointed by the portion size on this one. Most of the dish by volume was zucchini. Not bad but not what we were expecting. read more

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Julia & Candice are amazing at their job. Super attentive to all customers and my family. We enjoyed our time here and will definitely come back. Thank you CPK for having wonderful people as part of your team. read more

Ended up coming here cause the InKind app was offering a 20% cash back offer. Where the food was okay, it's your usual neighborhood chain restaurant. Aesthetic & Ambiance: 7/10 large waiting area and giving off almost modern 2020 hotel revamp aesthetic. The ambiance is a bit busier at night, really recommend joining the waitlist. The crowd was families/dates and the volume was moderate. Service 8.5/10 our server was really good he was attentive and checked on us multiple times, even updating when things were dragging behind. BLUEBERRY LEMON DROP MARTINI: 7.5/10 a bit tart with a lot of lemon and a little strong, but that's the usual for a martini. SPARKLING BERRY-LEMON: 7/10 started off tasty but I don't think I stirred enough cause the flavor was concentrated at the bottom which gave the tail end a bit of a medicine taste. SZECHWAN CHICKEN DUMPLINGS(fried) - 8.5/10 They were a little over-fried and the filling was okay, it could use a bit more flavor, but the sauce was really tasty kind of carried the dish. Pepperoni pizza: 6.5/10 being a fan of the small cup pepperonis, these larger ones were not it for me. The pizza was good, but when the pepperoni doesn't cook through, it leaves the under cheese or sauce not fully cooked. Garlic cream fettuccine 7.5/10 the sauce was good, chicken cooked well and a decent hint of garlic. read more

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Everything we tried has been delicious and no matter the location, the staff is always great. Perfect for family dinners when we're too tired of cooking. Kids enjoy it also. Special thank you to the best server we've had at any restaurants - Avi. read more

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The pizza was really good. The five cheese had more flavor, but both were good. Only reason for the lack of a fifth star is because the refills on water were few and far between read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Margarita and burrata pizza - Pizza Near Me - Irvine, California

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We came with a large group today and had a reservation. At first, things looked great--drinks arrived promptly, and food followed soon after. I ordered the Italian chopped salad and tortilla soup, and both were delicious as always. A+ on the cucumber mocktail! When it came time for dessert, we chose the butter cake. I normally love butter cake, but this one was unfortunately stale and dry. What really soured the experience, though, was the service after the meals were served. Once entrées were delivered, it felt like we were completely ignored--by servers, bussers, and even managers. One of our cousins beers took 15 mins to get at one point. Our table was crowded with empty glasses and dirty plates for an extended time. When dessert finally arrived, instead of placing them on the table, our server handed them to us, forcing us to move our own plates to another table. As a restaurant manager myself I was pretty disappointed. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Pizza Near Me - Irvine, California

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CPK is a chain restaurant, it's not going to knock your socks off, but you will get consistent results according to the standard of a massive chain. The food is ok, it's not wonderful. The service is also ok, nothing spectacular but its fine for what you'd hope for. CPK does offer gluten free options, but please make sure you talk to the server and be clear if you're ordering gluten free so they can take cross contact precautions. The restaurant was clean, the portions are large and this was an average experience. read more

First off I'd like to say the server we had was amazing she worked the whole bar and was super sweet and awesome..... That said I would like to comment on the embarrassing and awkward experience part... we were seated at a table and I had my 6 year old daughter we asked if they would mind if we sat at a booth as there were plenty open and my daughter could not reach the table... the girl said no one was working those booths... okay... people were sitting there and there were 3 other booths that just needed to be bused in the open section... then the manager came and was so rude never smiled said we had to get back on the waiting list and walked us back to the front... 20 minutes later we were seated in a booth... Never in all my years as a server and mind you my first job was at a cpk have I ever heard of making someone get back on the waiting list... it was so weird and my daughter didn't understand and I was embarrassed to have been treated that way.... The manager and the hostess should have been kinder I would have bussed tables for them.... In the end we said bye and thank you to the hostess and she scowled at us, again another first in my life....it was the worst experience I have ever had a a restaurant and I will never return to this location... check my other cpk review it's night and day compared to this... mine and my daughters food were great but my friend got the filet minion salad and asked for a steak knife that could not cut into the meat it was as she said "like they microwaved it".... I have never sent food back we did not and we did not say anything because our server was so sweet and the manager was so rude... I didn't want to have my daughter experience her energy again... so maybe don't order a salad at a pizza place... Anyhow an apology would be nice from this place I still feel so thrown off by the experience, that what the worst customer service I have ever received it's a shame because it's my families favorite restaurant and never have we ever been treated this way at any other location, we are friendly and tip well.... I'm still sad about the whole night it ruined our girls night out read more

Located next to inn n out. Plenty of free parking. Full bar with TVs inside. Booths and some tables for larger parties. Staff is professional, kind and helpful. I always get the Italian chopped salad as a staple, it's addicting. Tried the Burnt ends bbq pizza, Hawaiian pizza, Mac and cheese, burgers and pastas. All were great and well made. Love their complimentary house bread. Lunch duo Monday thru Friday 11-4p from $9.99 to $13.99 (pizza , sandwich, pasta, soups). Right now they're having a special on gift cards, for every $100 you get an additional $30. Previously they had an extra $40 if you subscribe to their emails and are a cpk member (free to join), which you should if you eat frequently to score free food. Love this place. A great go to when you don't know what else to get. Always consistent. read more

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Came here for my son's birthday and had a fun lunch. The pepperoni pizza and margherita pizza were delicious. The pizzas are small for what you pay but tasty. Our server was really friendly and chatty. He got a free birthday sundae. Enjoyed our experience. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Thai chicken pizza - Pizza Near Me - Irvine, California

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I came here with my parents on a Friday afternoon and it was not crowded. We got sat immediately. Both the food and more importantly the experience was great. I want to give a good shout out to our server Karen who went up and beyond in my mind. She was very attentive and made my parents quite happy. Ex: my dad is so picky: he does not like burnt crust pizza. I would love to bring my wife and daughter here. I know my parents will be back for sure at this location. The basil Spagetti with grilled chicken is tasty and healthy! My parents loved their Pepperoni pizza. read more

They had kids menus on an activity page. Asked for crayons to use the activity book, but they no longer have crayons. Server was great, I ordered a spinach artichoke dip but it came out so dirty. Plating looked messy and even had red things all over the plate as well as a little on the chip. Bit gross. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Artichoke dip - Pizza Near Me - Irvine, California

I've been here before and had a great waiter until today when my waiter Sean in Irvine California alton square was rude from the start we kept rushing us to order and was almost throwing the plate down on the table he kept rushing us to order and charged us for unnecessary things the bread came out in 20 minutes and had these gray things on them like it was about to start becoming moldy he wa trying to serve us and was being blatantly rude. I used to come here all the time with my friend and now I'm never returning. read more

If you've never tried the Kung Pao Spaghetti at California Pizza Kitchen, you're in for a surprise--especially at their Alton Irvine location. I've had this dish at multiple CPKs, but here it truly stands out. The noodles arrive perfectly al dente, tossed in a savory-sweet Kung Pao sauce with just the right amount of heat. What sets this location apart is the unmistakable wok hei--that smoky, charred aroma you usually only find in great Chinese stir-fries--infused right into every bite. It's a delicious fusion of East and West: tender chicken, crisp vegetables, roasted peanuts, and spaghetti brought together in a way that feels both comforting and exciting. A perfect example of how a well-executed recipe can cross culinary borders and create something you'll crave again and again. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - KUNG PAO SPAGHETTI - Pizza Near Me - Irvine, California

I called for 15 minutes and no one answered. I drove to the restaurant and was told my order would be ready in 15 minutes. I've now been waiting over 40 minutes for one pasta, and I'm still waiting. Very disappointing. read more

Our lunch today was delicious! We have been here a couple of times and as usual the food and service was impeccable. The only issue I would mention is the servings are a little small. The restaurant is so clean and the atmosphere is so comfortable n relaxing. The lounge area is perfect to sit and eat while enjoying a drink or enjoy a drink and watch some sports, Either way you'll be happy. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Garlic Shrimp fettuccine - Pizza Near Me - Irvine, California

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Some things are really good and some items are so so at CPK. The pastas at CPK are really good. The Alfredo and tequila fettuccine were very oily, but were full or flavor and delicious. The avocado egg rolls are delicious! The pizza needs to be revamped. It could be better. It's small and a bit dry. The cookies were dry on the outside, but soft on the inside. Odd. HAPPY PIZZAING! read more

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Great spot for some solid pizza. We came on a Friday night with a large group so had to wait a bit for seating. Server was nice but clearly busy. The free bread is always great. I personally ordered the California club pizza which was fantastic. Plenty of parking as it is part of a large shopping plaza. If you plan to come with a large group call the day ahead because we were told no same day reservations. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Pizza Near Me - Irvine, California

Karen, our server, was great. She kept our drinks full and went above and beyond. Our food came out quickly and was delicious. The Pacific Thyme is my favorite restaurant drink. I order it every time. I also ordered the Chicken Piccata. My husband ordered the Carne Asada Pizza. Our 6 year old daughter got the kid's mac and cheese. Everything was cooked perfectly. read more

We went on a weekday and were pleasantly surprised by the lunch duo offer available Monday-Fridays 11am-4pm for $12.99. You can choose one main item (7" pizza, lunch size pasta, half sandwich) and one soup or salad, or you can do soup+salad. The lunch size portion was generous enough for a full meal. The lunch duo options include many signature items, so it's a great deal compared to the dinner pricing. I had the Thai Chicken Pizza with the original BBQ Chicken Salad; both were delicious and satisfying. The restaurant retained its cozy and urban vibe, and service was a bit slow due to several large parties that day. However, it's cool that you can use CPK gift cards as form of payment. Good deal with tasty food at lunch time. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Lunch Duo: Thai Chicken Pizza with BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad - Pizza Near Me - Irvine, California

Found rubber band in our spaghetti bolognese. My wife almost ate it. Be careful. It blended in pretty well with the pasta. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Spaghetti bolognese - Pizza Near Me - Irvine, California

I've always love the food at CPK. I had the Jambalaya and it's as good as Lucille's. I would say the difference is that at Lucille's is a little bit more spicy. But CPK's Jambalaya is definitely spicy enough. For dessert i had the Butter Cake with ice cream...it's as good as cake and ice cream as you'll ever find. One thing I've noticed about CPK, no matter what location (i've been to 3 different locations in Irvine), is that their waitresses and waiters are the best. They're personable and they just do their job very good. Our waiter yesterday was Kameron, just an excellent waiter. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Butter Cake with Ice Cream - Pizza Near Me - Irvine, California

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It's a classic, reliable kind of delicious. Highly recommended dishes are the Italian chopped salad, Sicilian pizza, mushroom pizza, and Kung Pao pasta. read more

Shout out to Chloe who was our great hostess yesterday! We noticed things were quiet and apparently patrons now want to come and hang out at night at the bar but the amount of diners decreased. No pictures needed really, we all know the quality of CPK being consistent. Out artichoke dip and signature salad were sumptuous and tasty. Ditto on the bread and olive oil that was supplied to us. What else, it's a chain restaurant so no need to elaborate on decor but the staff is definitely key in making this experience great. read more

First time coming to CPK Was worried about how many stars they have at this location. BUT after coming and experiencing their customer service I will definitely be a returning customer. Our server was Karen and she was so friendly and informative. She gave great recommendations on what to try and kept checking in on us to see if everything was tasting as it should. I'd recommend the club pizza and the margarita pasta paired with a sangria. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Avocado rolls starter - Pizza Near Me - Irvine, California

This CPK has been here for as long as I can remember! It was an easy choice for lunch with my family. Upon walking in, the hostess quickly took us to a booth. We took a look at the menu and a server approached. What was a bit weird was the server asked us if we wanted the booth or wanted a table on the other side of the restaurant. I said the booth was fine and she responded with "ok, because my section is on the other side". Were we seated in a section that wasn't seeing attended yet? She took our orders and brought us water. We ended up ordering a Margherita pizza for my husband and I to share, our daughter got a kids pizza topped with olives, and we also ordered the avocado club eggrolls to all share. The pizza was delicious! I love that the crust is not greasy and has signs of being cooked in a proper pizza oven. The little bits of char give it away, and I love the flavor! The avocado eggrolls are also really good. These are crispy and packed full of chicken, bacon, avocado, cheese, etc and served with ranch and a mildly spiced southwestern ranch dip. My only gripe is the $15 price tag for 6 pieces. Ouch. My daughter enjoyed her pizza, but when we got the receipt....about $1.50 to add olives on a cheese pizza?! That is an absolute premium for one topping. We won't do that again; just order as-is. We were generally happy with the food and the visit. I don't understand why our server reminded us twice that her section was "over there", and at the end a different person brought us our drink refills and the check. Maybe a little bit disorganized, but everyone we encountered was friendly and we enjoyed the food. read more

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Serve was little bit slow, but she was nice. We had a great dinner! We will be back soon!

I visited this spot 2x this week & my server was Kameron/Kam. He was awesome! He was attentive while not being pushy. Both nights, we opted to do half-pizza-combos. - Pepperoni (half) -- Wild Mushroom - California Club (half) -- Carne Asada All of them were good. The Pepperoni/Wild Mushroom is my usual order with my boyfriend. The California Club/Carne Asada was split with my friend & both were great. Totally creative versions of pizza which were flavorful. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Half California Club --- Half Carne Asada pizza--- 100% delicious - Pizza Near Me - Irvine, California

The hand tossed pepperoni pizza with extra cheese is my absolute favorite thing at SNA airport!!! I get it with a luna margarita!!! They refilled my water bottle w ice!! They have multiple outlets to charge devices, too. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Luna Rita $20 - Pizza Near Me - Irvine, California

CPK is one of our favorite places to eat, so this experience was very disappointing. We arrived at 6:20 p.m. and were seated immediately. The restaurant was not busy at all, with plenty of open tables. Jose, our server, was very attentive at first and brought our drinks right away. However, after that, we waited about 25+ minutes before another staff member finally came to take our order. Once the order was placed, it took an additional 25 minutes for our food to arrive. For the most part, the food was good, except for the Kung Pao Spaghetti. It was extremely dry and lacked flavor other than garlic. We had to ask, what I believe was the manager, for our check. Overall, the service was very slow and this visit did not meet our expectations, and unfortunately, we would not return to this location. read more

The food is consistently excellent! CPK is our go-to!! We had it delivered, and the time frame they reported was spot on!

Plenty of parking space. We came during lunch, so it wasn't packed around this time. We ordered The Works pizza, Garlic Cream Fettucine, and Spinach Artichoke Dip to share. The pizza wasn't big, but it was a shareable size if you order another item. The pizza was delicious and the Garlic Cream Fettucine was also good and creamy. The Artichoke Dip was great with the crispy chips and cheesy dip. Overall, the food was great! Recommendation(s): - Spinach Artichoke Dip - The Works Pizza - Garlic Cream Fettucine Service: 5/5 Tip(s): - Plenty of parking spaces - Restrooms available read more

The young hosts were amazing. However, the pizza was cold and the chicken Alfredo barely had any sauce on the pasta. read more

Look it's CPK not a fancy restaurant. You get what you pay for and honestly that's all you need sometimes so why not?

Seriously, either they can't read instructions (I have a note on their extra sauce) for the kids Alfredo, look at the attached picture, it is not even normal sauce .. what a waste of time and effort to drive up and get something to go.. beyond horrible . 2nd item - again this is a garlic cream pasta with chicken , tastes like plain pasta with chicken, the sauce is watery and tasteless.. I mean come on .. Seems like they have an issue putting sauce on pastas. Never ordering pasta from (CPK) again especially not for takeout (Review and pics are within getting the food, personal pickup not via delivery services) read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Pizza Near Me - Irvine, California

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This CPK was excellent. Everything about it was much improved since I was last at any CPK especially the menu choices & food quality. Service was also above average for a fast casual chain restaurant. My wife had a bbq chicken pizza which she really enjoyed. I got a spicy chicken pasta dish which was superb. I'm giving it a 5* rating which puts it in a class well above the usual fast casual chain restaurant. The menu is varied enough that I could (but won't) eat there several times a week. read more