5 stars for service 3 stars for food The food came out below expectation, especially since I have eaten at other locations for the last 40 years. I complained to the manager, and he made it right. I am very impressed by the service, so I will keep coming back. Those cooks in the back need to pay attention. Frankly I never really like the decor of this chain so I'm not really concerned about it. Overall I recommend this place. read more

so yummy!!!! love the garlic fettuccini alfredo and their bbq pizzas we were seated outside because we brought a kitty. server was very friendly and quick with service. patio tables could use some clean up in the cracks but it's outside seating so, understand able that there's some junk inside. read more

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Kaya was an excellent server. She was very attentive and so sweet. Loved her personality! Food was amazing as well. The only problem with our experience was it was so hot in the restaurant. read more

Happy hour that you actually want to eat. Monday-Friday 3pm-6pm. I sat at the bar and ordered an angry orchid and personal pizza for $9. The pizza was fresh and hot out the oven and the ranch was cold with a nice hint of dill. The cup came frosty so naturally my drink was skating! Love that. White corn guacamole with blue and white corn chips was FRESH. I really enjoyed the finely sliced jalapeño on top. Not too spicy but added flavor. I'm from Riverside and it makes me smile to know I can get food like this in my city at a fair price. Marissa was my waiter and she was vibrant and positive and recommended the chips and guac. If you sign up as a rewards member you get a free starter. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Happy hour $9 pizza and draft beer $6 chips and guac - Pizza Near Me - Riverside, California

Ate at this Riverside CPK recently and have no qualms with the wait staff, hosts, or chefs. Food was decent as any chain restaurant and same as any other CPK, very consistent. Wait staff is very friendly and attentive and accurate. Issue with this location is the general floor managers. They need more training from top to bottom. An order had an extra item on the bill, and after 20min, they could not figure out how to remove the one item. Then, this floor manager comes back with the handheld kiosk device and says, "okay the item was removed" only to have a HIGHER bill than originally presented. Then she had the worst attitude as if we were inconveniencing her, although the bill was higher than before, after said time was "removed." We just paid the bill and left instead of this manager try to figure out with her attitude in tow. More training is needed for these managers, from knowing how to redo bills to plain old customer service. read more

We usually find ourselves back at California Pizza Kitchen - Riverside Plaza because it's one of our reliable family lunch spots. The Lunch Duo is hard to beat, and it keeps everyone happy -- especially the kids, who always go straight for the Fusilli Alfredo and the Mushroom Pepperoni Sausage Pizza. This visit, we switched things up a bit. My wife and I both ordered the Bolognese Spaghetti paired with the Tomato Basil Bisque, which made for a really comforting lunch combo. The bisque was warm, creamy, and exactly what you want alongside pasta. We also tried the new BBLT Sandwich -- basically a BLT upgraded with burrata. My wife was all about it, and I'm pretty sure it'll become her go-to whenever she's in a sandwich mood. The burrata adds a rich, creamy twist that makes it feel more elevated than a traditional BLT. Service was the only hiccup of the visit. We came during lunch and noticed quite a few open tables, but still waited over 15 minutes to be seated, which was a little surprising. Parking at the plaza was also tougher than usual that day. Overall, still a solid family-friendly lunch spot with dependable food and enough variety to keep us coming back. read more

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Service was good in the beginning. Then it sorta went down hill from there. Food was decent, they offer smaller amounts of bread here than where I'm from. It took an amazingly long time to receive our drinks, our waitress was nice but she did not check on us at all. We actually had to go up to the bar to ask for refills for our drinks. Food was good, not the best, did take longer for such a slow time but overall an ok experience. The establishment wasn't busy when we stopped in, clean and over all just like any other California Pizza Kitchen. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Pizza Near Me - Riverside, California

I love the lunch special, there was lots to choose from and I enjoyed the mushroom pepperoni sausage pizza with the Italian chopped salad. The pizza was great, lots of toppings and a nice crispy crust. The salad wasn't exactly chopped, but good nun the less. Great place to stop for some good food. read more

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Always wonderful food here. The best deal for a light meal, is the Lunch Duo. Choose from personal pizza or sandwich paired with soup or salad. Had a great Cadillac Margarita with Don Julio Reposado! Our server, Bryant, was cheerful and friendly. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Great bread with spiced dipping oil. - Pizza Near Me - Riverside, California

Ordered the shrimp, artichoke dip, the cobb salad, and the lemon piccata (not pictured), everything was fresh. We didn't like the piccata, however, was able to get a smoked salmon fettuccine, it was delicious. Our waitress, Marissa, was great, except she disappeared at the end. Not sure if she was on break, or went home. Anyhow, she provided great service throughout. read more

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First Impression: happy hour? yes, please! hmm.. why have I never gone here. Location: Located at the riverside plaza, right at the entrance (you can't miss it). Experience: I came for the happy hour. Bar is open seating and there was plenty of seating. I found my spot and the bartender got my drink order quickly. The beers were cold and discounted. They had some good appetizer options and a beer with personal pizza special for like $9 that is too good to pass up. Note: You can get the full menu at the bar without the wait. read more

Bravo, CPK, for the great vegetarian selection, and great service! The cauliflower steak piccata was excellent. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Cauliflower steak piccata - Pizza Near Me - Riverside, California

I've always heard good things about CPK, but for some reason never had the appeal to go in and try it. That all changed recently, and man have I been missing out. We were looking for a spot with happy hour to kill some time before catching a movie. Due to proximity we decided to give CPK a try. We were seating at the bar top (open seating) and greeted the moment we sat down. Mind you the bar was pretty full and only one bartender was working. He got our drinks, recommended some food on their happy hour menu all while cashing out other customers and refilling drinks without missing a beat. the beers were cold, apps were good, and service was attentive. The only downside was the gnats flying around and the restrooms could use some more attention. read more

Sat at the bar last night and Sergio was a fantastic bartender! His customer service was outstanding and very quick with making cocktails! Thank you Sergio! read more

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We were seated right away even though we had party of 12. The food was good and came out quickly. Service was amazing, Marissa was very attentive and a pleasure to have as a server. read more

CPK has always been a safe choice for lunch. They have really affordable deals that will keep you full and satisfied. Me and my friends go here sometimes for lunch and it always slaps! Me and my friend ordered the Hawaiian and BBQ pizza with the Thai salad. The pizzas were delicious and the salad was really good. The dressing had a bit of a kick to it. Service was great. We got seated right away. They took our order. Food came out quickly. And they checked in on us. The place was clean and easy to find. Restroom was also very clean which is a plus in my book. See you later, CPK. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Hawaiian and BBQ Chicken pizza and Thai salad. - Pizza Near Me - Riverside, California

Came in for dinner and happened to get lucky. It was also happy hour. I figure the person that sat my husband told him that because he's not usually too informed about these things but then I purposely ordered the street corn and he purposely ordered a beer meant to be on happy hour price, but Roberto rang it up at 6:15 so we didn't get happy hour price We did use the coupon so we got one meal for free and decided not to complain, but I was still disappointed .I wouldn't have ordered the corn. My husband's in love with the mushroom pizza and that's about it. He just found out today that the truffle oil cost two dollars extra lol There were little kids that annoyed me the entire meal. So not so restful. read more

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There was a beetle in our kung pao spaghetti which we ordered for takeout. We were disgusted after eating a few bites of it and it ruined our whole appetite. I threw up after that. We took the spaghetti back and the manager seemed to suggest that the bug came in our food at OUR house. Zero accountability. The bug was clearly fried and cooked. The hygiene is subpar, and I recommend you do not eat here read more

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Our server Ava was so pleasant and attentive! The Lunch Duo was a good amount of food and everything tasted extra fresh today! Very pleased! read more

California Pizza Kitchen - We had the lunch Duo special, good amount of food that tasted so fresh today! Server Ava was so kind and very attentive! - Pizza Near Me - Riverside, California

California Pizza Kitchen at Riverside Plaza is always a solid spot when you're in the mood for pizza but want something a little more creative than the usual. They're known for their California-style pizzas, like the BBQ Chicken Pizza, along with pastas, salads, and other dishes if you're not in the mood for pizza. The restaurant has a relaxed, casual atmosphere that makes it easy to sit down and enjoy a full meal with friends or family. Service has always been friendly and attentive when I've visited, and it's a great place to grab lunch or dinner while you're already at Riverside Plaza. Overall a reliable spot when you want good food and a comfortable dining experience. read more

SHOUTOUT TO AVA! She's fantastic and never made us feel rushed. I really appreciated the level of customer service at this location and the excellent interactions with EVERYONE! I notice these things, especially at busy restaurants, and it makes a difference when everyone feels right at home. All customers seemed happy, I know I was! We experienced a light wait time upon arrival, nothing too crazy. I was happy to see that there's both indoor and outdoor dining available. This CPK is pretty sizable, it's medium in scale compared to some other locations. I spotted a few TVs for sports enthusiasts and a tidy bar. My Dad noticed they were understaffed and the manager jumped in to support his staff without micromanaging them! How refreshing! Overall, the food was AMAZING! My recommendations are The Sicilian & The Pepperoni & Mushroom Pizza. The meats are high-quality and simply delectable. Top your meal off with a Belgian Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream and you'll be in eternal bliss haha. read more

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Had a server named Jessie who was insulting and presumptuous. The service was not great here. I am glad that I live in a different county and will not be visiting this location again. read more

We arrived at the restaurant fully aware that, with a large party, the wait would be long. What we did not expect was the complete lack of communication between the host, the busser, and the manager. After waiting an hour, we were finally buzzed to the host stand--only to stand there for several minutes while being asked how many kids' menus we needed. As our group gathered around the stand, we waited to be escorted, but no one acknowledged us. It quickly became clear that our table wasn't actually ready. We stood near tables of four, and at one point the manager approached us and told us to move because he "needed the tables." We explained that we had been buzzed and had not yet been seated. Instead of apologizing or helping resolve the confusion, he repeated that we needed to move. His tone was disrespectful, and we were embarrassed by how the situation was handled. When the host finally returned with menus, she walked us to a table that was still dirty and missing chairs for our large party. She didn't apologize--she rolled her eyes and called for a busser. I asked to speak with a manager about the ongoing issues, but my request was ignored. Instead, our group was moved again, this time to the back of the restaurant near broken furniture and the restrooms. Not once did the manager on duty come over to apologize, explain the situation, or show any concern for the experience we were having. Our bill was $170, and we could have easily spent more, but by the end we just wanted to leave. The entire experience was disappointing from start to finish. I would not recommend this location to anyone until the management and communication improves. The start is for the server. Otherwise don't come to this lcoation. read more

Today for lunch, we went to the Riverside California pizza kitchen off of Riverside Plaza Drive. We had the best experience at this place. The food was very good. That restaurant was very clean and the waitress/server. Amber was amazing. I never had to look up to want something. She was on top of every single thing I could possibly want for myself and my son. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - This is a picture of the amazing fresh crusted bread with the olive oil and herbs alongside the margarita pizza - Pizza Near Me - Riverside, California

Just an update.on my experience with CPK regarding two burned pizzas. I got in touch through the link provided by costumer service and received a call from a representative who promised to send a gift card to make it up for the unbearable food. She took my address, but I never received anything. Thank you CPK for confirming my decision to never eat at your restaurant again. read more

CPK is one of my all time favorite Pizza/Salad go to restaurant. We were a party of 12 and our server was amazing. Everything was fresh and delicious and a good dinner and visit was enjoyed by everyone. Perfect for a family setting as well as an all around get together. Looking forward to the next time! read more

Always a great experience at this location. Wonderful service throughout the whole restaurant, clean interior and some original twists on pizza. Along with the entrees, fresh salad and appetizer options the complimentary bread is like a warm embrace while you wait for your order. The warm butter cake is an indulgent mound of goodness. If you get the ice cream you may want to ask for it on the side.. unless you don't mind ice cream soup. If it's a pjs at home kinda night there's a side door for take out orders. On the south side where Panera is along with a designated parking area. A nice restaurant with indoor or patio seating. We had the spicy chipotle and wild mushroom pizza. Both very good but better if you ask for some lime crema sauce on the side. Costco has discounted gift cards if you want to save some pesos. read more

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California Pizza Kitchen at Riverside Plaza is a solid choice in this busy shopping and dining area close to the 91, which also features a theatre and lots of other dining options. After a fun day at the pool, we were in the mood for pizza, and California Pizza Kitchen is always a reliable spot for a laid-back Sunday afternoon. It can get pretty busy, so either make a reservation or be prepared to wait. We had a 20-minute wait, which we used to explore the plaza. The atmosphere is welcoming and casual, though the service can be hit or miss, as the staff sometimes seems stretched thin. We ordered three pizzas: the Wild Mushroom (shaved Cremini mushrooms, extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, with Romano & Mozzarella, slivered scallions, and cracked black pepper) on a gluten-free cauliflower crust; the Mushroom Pepperoni Sausage (Cremini mushrooms, rustic pepperoni, spicy Italian sausage, fresh basil, Mozzarella, and wild Greek oregano); and the Sicilian (spicy marinara, Italian sausage, Capicola ham, pepperoni, Mozzarella, shaved Parmesan, fresh basil, and wild Greek oregano) on crispy thin crust. All the pizzas were flavorful and well-balanced, with the thin crusts providing a nice crunch. If you're in the mood for a casual night out and don't mind dining at a chain, California Pizza Kitchen is a reliable, tasty option. However, the service takes off a star. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Sicilian (front), Wild Mushroom (top left), and Mushroom Pepperoni Sausage (top right) - Pizza Near Me - Riverside, California

A pizza kitchen should be best known for their pizza right? Well, CPK is an exception . My partner and I both got pizza and it wasn't what we were expecting from a pizza kitchen. Also, we experienced the worst service we have ever gotten. The person in the front, Amanda, however was amazing as she acknowledged the wait time and apologized. However, as we got seated, we waited 10 minutes for our server, who doubled as the bartender to take our drink order. I argue that the drinks were better than the actual food, which says a lot about quality and the speed of service. The bartender/server spoke so quick and did not attenuate their words, which made understanding him difficult. Upon ordering drinks, we were left at the table for a long time before I started to look towards the back of the house. I noticed that there were people in button ups (probably the higher ups or expos) that were just standing there doing nothing. And I also saw a couple of servers waiting for the food. The bartender noticed that I was observing and finally took our order. Not once did our server check in with us to see how our food was or to acknowledge the wait. They didn't say, "we'll be right with you." He just quickly handed us complementary bread and didn't say a thing. The food wait time was 20 minutes and the food is bland. The burnt ends pizza should have more brisket as that is the highlight of the pizza. My partner got the hawaiian pizza but was disappointed because the ham did not have any seasoning or taste at all. Seriously, a pizza kitchen should be known for their pizzas. It personally wasn't what we were expecting and I do not see ourselves coming back to any CPK location again. read more

California Pizza Kitchen has been around for years and it's seems okay compared to the competition around them. I usually get their pizzas and they're really solid. I came in with my family and ordered an appetizer of chips and spinach/artichoke dip. The order took a while and ended up coming after all our entrees came out and we had to ask again about it. The food was okay and the server was very nice. I recommend coming at lunch for the lunch duo which you can get an entree and a side of eithier soup or salad for $13. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Pizza Near Me - Riverside, California

This is really long overdue but my visit to CPK on my birthday was incredible! Service: we got serve by this older man (I totally forgot his name) and he was AMAZING by the way! He was understanding, accommodating and recommended us a lot of good stuff! We got elotes, chicken wings, spinach lemonade pasta?, and a combo of pizza and salad. Elotes dish 4/5: incredible, it was flavorful and the corn was very well season, I just wish it was a little bigger portion Chicken wings 3/5: good but it was a little overwhelming and tastes somewhat bitter? Spinach lemonade pasta 5/5: im not really sure what this dish is called because I totally forgot the name but ITS SO GOOD! It has a good amount of citrus and salt. The portion was really big as well. Combo pizza and salad 4/5: pretty good combo for the price! I didn't like the salad tho it was a little odd read more

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I pre-ordered for Mother's Day at 11:30 a.m. at the Central Ave. location in Riverside, CA. Although clearly busy, Memo at the take-out station was very thoughtful and professional. He assisted the existing customers but also made sure to check-in. And once he was ready to take care of me he did just that. Customer service always makes the difference! Thank you Memo. I did want to note the food taste did seem a bit different/off on the avocado egg rolls and being frequent CPK goers, it was easy to notice. Along with the price, it was a bit steep for the portions read more

I ordered the steak salad ($23) Only a few spare pieces of beef cubes on there. They were overcooked, cold, dry, bland. It looks like they cook it then let it sit out without oil coating or covering it to prevent it from drying out. Very disappointed! The pizza is also just okay. Bread is dry. Only some shaved thin slices of meat. It is overpriced for the taste and value. Most of the food tasted like microwaved food. So disappointed! read more

CPK was fine as it was good for the price with their lunch combo for a pizza and a salad. The service was good and attentive for our party and the interior was well kept. I think that for a lunch during work hours, it was a nice breath of air throughout the work day. Definitely will come back if craving CPK for lunch again read more

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We went this weekend following a swim meet and got the greatest waiter 2 days in a row. Javier was amazing, all our food came out fast and was still hot when it hit the table. I'd give him 10 stars if I could for the great service we received! Thanks again Javier and we will ask for you next time we are in the area! read more

California Pizza Kitchen - We just had the bread and pizzas were on the way! - Pizza Near Me - Riverside, California

I love CPK and come here often. Well not here because I don't live anywhere near Riverside so I stopped here because I was on my way to stay overnight for business, traffic was bad and I found this CPK at Happy Hour. I love their Happy Hour specials, especially the beer and pizza for $6. I typically sit at the bar and today was no exception. Service was fast and courteous. Our waiter was on top of things and friendly to boot. Didn't stay too long, I just needed to let traffic die down a little bit and then get moving again. Always appreciate being able to grab a delicious meal in a timely manner. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Can you tell who's hungry? :) - Pizza Near Me - Riverside, California

My daughter and I enjoy having dinner out after shopping. I personally have been an Italian Chopped Salad fan for over 30 years. I remember the first time at the Mirage Casino in the new CPK Las Vegas. We normally have it delivered but because we were already at the Plaza decided to dine inside. We arrived at 4:14 pm and there were empty tables everywhere. Good we missed the rush I thought. The host asked for our name and said she would seat us in a few. We asked for a booth and waited about 8 minutes before we were seated. Took about another 10 minutes and we were greeted by our waiter who happened to be the bartender. We got drinks- waters and a soda, took another 12 minutes. When he returned he asked were we ready to order. We ordered - I also asked for bread since we had not gotten any yet. He was very pleasant however we didn't get the bread. The manager who had been at the front host station the entire time chatting with those coming in and those going home ran to the table next to us and chatted with the small boy and gave them information about Cinco De Mayo margaritas. As she was walking by, I asked could we have some bread... She said yes and another server brought the bread. Now, it's past 5pm and the restaurant is filling quickly. Our appetizer was bang bang shrimp. They were delicious. Within 3 minutes of delivering the shrimp our salad and entrees arrived. Now the Italian chopped was thrown together and was dry. We needed more dressing. My daughter's pizza was again thrown together and was dry, missing cheese and was not crisp. Then the only reason why I am writing this review.... Spaghetti with meat sauce- well there were exactly 4 micro pieces of the mixed meat concoction.?????? Sauce was all garlic and I love garlic but just no flavor. The poor bartender/waiter is now slammed and can't check on us. The manager is still at the host stand and well the waiter saw that we hadn't started on the entrees. He asked was everything ok. I asked for cheese and peppers. Another 12 minutes went by. We decided to take the food to go so I asked for the check. After waiting another 15 minutes we got the check. I placed my credit card inside and stood the folder up to indicate that we are ready. Nothing again.... Oh remember the family next to us with the small child. Well they were still waiting for food while people at the bar were being served... lots of food coming out of the kitchen but unfortunately we were not being serviced. Our wayward manager finally saw my waving arms when she looked up from the conversation took the check never asked if we needed anything or how was the food.... So now my teenage daughter is beginning to get nervous and is secretly saying- please mom don't embarrass me.... I can't wait to chat with the manager when she returned my receipt.... But again she sent my check with another server. I listened to my daughter and didn't embarrass her. Left the bartender/waiter a 25% tip because it truly was not his fault. He needed help but management ignored him and us. The 2 rating is for the lackluster service but the 2 was truly for the mediocre food. The best item wasn't Italian- it was the Bang Bang Shrimp. The pasta items were not good. The pizza.... Well we used to compare it to the pizza we ate in Italy. Simple and yummy. This was nothing like it used to be... And all options were extremely limited. I know this isn't an Italian restaurant but the menu felt like an Applebees. And the price Our bill was $86 for 2 people without cocktails. We love to treat ourselves and were just shopping so the issue wasn't the price it was the value. Bad food, bad service and an unwashed water glass with pink lipstick. read more

I love their pastas here. I got the fettuccine chicken tequila lime. My husband got the spicy pasta don't remember the name. The oil with bread delicious. read more

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This was my 1st visit to a link in the CPK chain, and I was surprised at how tasty their pizzas are. Appetizers are quite reasonable during HH, and as we were there during that time, we tried a couple and enjoyed them - particularly the artichoke & spinach dip. Tip: This location in Riverside is clean and nice, with a number of interesting shops close at hand :-) We each got a draft beer or two to wash down our meal; the beers were cold, crisp, and refreshing. Service was a tad slow, but the food was enjoyable enough that we both felt it was worth the wait. All told, a nice experience - I'll be back! read more

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Our server, Fayth, was very kind and friendly. She took care of my wife and myself. Appreciative of her efforts today. We were there from 5:20-6:00 pm read more