I'm always excited to visit my local California Pizza Kitchen--it's become a favorite spot for my daughter and me. We have a weekly dinner date, and CPK never disappoints. This time, we stopped by the Torrance location on a Thursday evening. My four-year-old ordered her classic pepperoni pizza, while I went with a mushroom, pepperoni, and sausage pizza. As always, the food was fresh, hot, and consistently delicious. I paired my meal with the Blueberry Lemon Drop, and my daughter enjoyed a strawberry mocktail. She loves feeling fancy, and it always makes the experience extra special for her! Our server was fantastic--friendly, attentive, and welcoming throughout our visit. The restaurant wasn't very busy, which made for a relaxed and enjoyable evening. My daughter also loved the crayons and coloring activities that are provided for kids, which helped keep her entertained while we waited for our food. If you're looking for a family-friendly restaurant with great pizza, a solid happy hour, and a welcoming atmosphere, I highly recommend stopping by California Pizza Kitchen in Torrance. Whether you're dining with kids or just looking for a casual night out, you're sure to have a great time. read more

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The restaurant's atmosphere is completely dictated by the energy of the people who greet you and take care of your table. Maria and Forest perfectly balance genuine friendliness with the sharp execution of hospitality professionals. Maria friendliness never comes at the cost of efficiency. She moves with a sense of purpose--noticing when water glasses are low before you even have to ask, keeping the table clean, and timing the courses perfectly so you never feel rushed or forgotten. Forest represents the gold standard of restaurant professionalism. He has an impeccable knowledge of the menu, easily breaking down ingredients, suggesting pairings, and handling modifications with absolute ease and confidence. Thank you both so much read more

We were in the neighborhood and couldn't resist dropping in for our go-to: the Carne Asada Pizza and Szechuan Chicken Dumplings. It was the perfect call--both were absolute flavor bombs that totally hit the spot. I'll be honest, a past pickup order here left a bad taste in my mouth, but this sit-down experience completely turned things around. If you've had a hiccup with takeout, give the dining room a shot; the food and the vibes are much better in person! read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Szechuan Ginger Dumplings - Pizza Near Me - Torrance, California

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Another great experience. Had our favorite Wild Mushroom Pizza on cauliflower crust and the Chicken Piccata. Our server, Alberto, did a great job and was very personable. The manager was making her rounds and checking on everyone, which we appreciate. Clean, spacious and good music. Thank you again, CPK! See you soon! read more

The wait was 10 minutes. Sat in a booth. Ordered The Works Pizza and the Barbeque Chicken salad . Great combination for 2-3 people. Server was wonderful. Manager came by to check on us. Nice gesture . Place was full , great atmosphere. I recommend this place for pizza. read more

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On this visit, our table ordered: the cauliflower piccata ($22.49); the shrimp scampi zucchini fettuccini ($21.49); a California Club pizza ($20.99); a decaf coffee ($2.99); a lemonade ($3.49) and a Coke ($3.69). With tax ($7.70), the ticket was $82.84, before gratuity. The cauliflower piccata is vegetarian entrée featuring a breaded, pan-seared cauliflower steak served on a bed of linguini. Per the name, the linguini has a piccata sauce. The scampi dish was interesting. The serving of noodles was reduced by replacing a proportion of pasta with shaved zucchini, in the shape of fettuccini pasta. The pizza was a reimaging of a California Club sandwich, in the form of a pizza: a cheese pizza w/ bacon; with fresh greens, tomato and avocado on top. This is the first time I have visited this, or any other California Pizza Kitchen, in over a decade. I am not complaining; I am simply surprised with the current menu. I'm aware of advertising campaigns that take place around me; I keep tabs of social media; and yet, I have not seen any advertising communicating CPK's focus on a (relatively) healthier menu. And there are a lot of menu items that are vegetable centric and try to be higher fiber / lower calorie. read more

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The restaurant is clean and you are greeted with a friendly face when you open the door. My server, Forrest was great and ensured my check was correct before he gave it to me. With their happy hour from 3 - 6, Monday - Friday I was happy I made it on time. I ordered the Dynamite Shrimp. It is delicious with a slightly sweet Asian flavor. Although it says dynamite, it is not spicy. I also got the wedge salad. It's not a happy hour menu item but it's only $8.00. Don't forget that warm crusty bread with the balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Always tasty. My only knock on this location is they need to redo the coating on the front doors. It's peeling off and doesn't look good. read more

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I tried the Avocado Club Egg Rolls Protein Packed this evening. Totally delicious First time insane it on to r memo and decided to give it a try. I was not disappointed. My guest ordered the Shrimp Scampi Zucchini. It looked really good and he loved it. Both dishes were very well presented and looked as appetizing as the tasted. read more

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I understand how restaurants can get busy on a Friday night, however if there is genuinely good service- staff is able to balance. Felt very transactional. Margherita pizza on thin crust was good, the original bbq chicken with pineapple on cauliflower crust was also good. The energy was nice, people celebrating birthdays and conversations kept at a decent volume. I would recommend allowing the staff to be more authentic and not scripted would make the experience feel more welcoming. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - The Original BBQ w Chicken and Pineapple - Pizza Near Me - Torrance, California

A pleasant surprise! The hubby and I have visited the Redondo Beach location off and on for years until it closed. Those experiences were usually around a 3 or 3.5. Have also visited other locations years ago but, this Rolling Hills Plaza location was a first visit and makes more sense as we're more local to this location. Fortunate to get the closest disability parking space to the restaurant and wheeled my mom in. We were welcomed by the front of the house and brought us to our table. For starters, chips and guac hit the spot and they brought us comp bread and oil. Mom is a very light eater so a kid's Hawaiian style pizza was her entree and a side of strawberries and pineapple. All very good! For me the charcuterie salad (half order) was so delightful. The veggies, nuts, cheeses, apple slices, and meats were a great mix. I would definitely get this salad again. Although everything was tasty, we had plenty of leftovers to boot. Shout out to Brooke, our server! She was so efficient, kind, and on top of everything. 4 stars and likely to return! PS: and they serve good decaffeinated coffee. read more

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You can never go wrong with CPK!! We came in on a slightly rainy day craving some pizza, glad to say that cpk met all of our cravings! We were sat down pretty quickly and had such a nice server. She came by every so often to check in on us and if we needed any refills on our waters or if our food was okay. We had trouble paying at first because of the machine being slow but she was so patient with us and helped us out, I wish I got her name!! For it being a rainy day and not many people dining in, the restaurant was still lively and filled with such good energy! read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Garlic Cream Fettuccine - Pizza Near Me - Torrance, California

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The service on a busy Sunday was pretty fast and pleasant. We thoroughly enjoyed the complimentary bread that we get while we wait for our order. I ordered a new item on their menu which was the steak salad. It was good overall, but the pieces of steak were overcooked and too dry. It was difficult to chew and get them down, but everything else in the salad was a perfect mixture. The sangria I ordered was nice and refreshing. I think I will stick to ordering a pizza the next time I visit. read more

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Our server was great, but the food quality has truly gone downhill. The kitchen staff is clearly understaffed and undertrained. Took us 20 minutes to get our one appetizer and another 40 minutes to get our entrees. The cheese on the pizza simply slid off the crust. Some food was not prepared on time and had to be refunded. Very sad. Always loved CPK, but they're trying to save money like everyone else. Will not be returning anytime soon. read more

I tried the barbecue pizza right here. I'm pretty good. I'm pretty fast. Service made to order.

Just heard from our 2 birthday celebrants about their bills from CPK ...the 2 desserts (a scoop of vanilla ice cream topped with whipped cream and a cherry) were each CHARGED to the birthday celebrants!! WOW! We did not order the desserts and ALL restaurants serve a complimentary dessert for birthdays...not this CPK...This is really poor for CPK to charge something that was not ordered! WE WILL NEVER RETURN TO SUCH A CHEAP PLACE WHO CHARGES FOR A DESSERT THAT WASN'T ORDERED TO CELEBRATE A BIRTHDAY. read more

Louis was our server at the Torrance location. He and was amazing! Efficient, kind and great personality! Highly recommended

Came into California Pizza Kitchen expecting a good experience and left completely blown away. Stephanie was amazing--so attentive and on top of everything. I never had to ask for a thing. And Adio, the pizza chef... wow. I literally told him he's an artist because you can taste the passion in his work. You guys are killing it and Jasmine the manager thank you for the hospitality! Amazing read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Pizza Near Me - Torrance, California

It's been years since we've been back... and we love it again! It looks the same, now a little dated but still nice. This place is now in our new list of "go to" places around here in Torrance, South Bay Area, even though there are so many amazing dining choices in our neighborhood! The food is as amazingly delicious as ever, and thanks to Lauren... she made our dining experience so much more wonderful! The bread with olive oil & balsamic vinegar to start us off are great! We've forgotten about how good this combination is... Speaking of combos, they have lunch specials, combos for less than $13. I had my old fave of Thai pizza and peas & barley soup and my wife had the chicken bbq pizza & Caesar salad combo. There are sandwich, salad, & pizza combo lunch specials that are very reasonable! Moreover, their prices remain low compared to other elite named restaurants in this area. Come here, and dine well... they've been looking and waiting for you!=o) read more

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The good: I ordered a kids pepperoni pizza which came with a pink lemonade. I also tried the brownie and snickerdoodle cookie. I am happy they have a kids menu. I like that their food options have different international fusions. Both of my toddlers enjoyed the pizza. One kids' pizza fed both of my toddlers. The bad: The desserts weren't great. The cookie wasn't chewy and lacked cinnamon flavor. The brownie was too sweet and dense.You're given free slices of bread with olive oil. The bread is a bit tough. The interesting: They're originally from Beverly Hills! The first time I tried CPK was in San Jose. I am a little bit less enthused about eating at CPK after finding out they sell their pizzas in the frozen section in the grocery store. This makes me think that they also just make their pizzas from frozen but I am unsure if this is true. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Kids lemonade - Pizza Near Me - Torrance, California

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This location totally rocks! Jasmine and her crew are all top notch. Every single team member here exhibits the same great service and professionalism. After making sure we were well taken care, She made sure to walk our family out and hold the door for my elderly mother. Good food, great service. Definitely coming back. 10/10 read more

Food was absolutely delicious! The dynamite shrimp are a definite repeat. Service was slow but they were slammed. Inside was clean and packed so it was a little loud. read more

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We heart CPK. Louis was the best server and we will definitely be asking for him when we come again. The lunch combo was so yum and a lot of food for a good price. The restaurant was cute and clean. 10/10 read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Lunch combo - Pizza Near Me - Torrance, California

This review is for their take out. There was a fabulous deal on door dash so we decided to give this place a try. My wife wanted to try the shaking beef pasta and as I was going to order something from another place, ended up getting the kid size pizza pepperoni, sausage and mushroom as I've never tried their pizza out and wanted to see how it tasted (for future reference) and am glad I did not order a regular size. The pizza dough was unbelievably tough to chew but flavor and the ingredients were tasty. My wife said the shake beef was too salty for her taste but the beef was tender. What brought this review down from three stars to two is the way the togo order was bagged. No bag or drink holder for the milk that came w the pizza. The bag for the shaken beef was not sealed so anyone can tamper with your food if they want. I would never order delivery from CPK again. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Kids Pizza Pack Mushroom Pepperoni Sausage - Pizza Near Me - Torrance, California

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This review is exclusively related to our server, Louie. Every time we eat here, we request Louie. He goes "above and beyond" to ensure that our order is correct and, without being asked, brings us water [with lemon] and that if we order pizza, each piece has been cut through completely. If it has not been, he returns it to the kitchen and brings it back immediately. We eat here regularly before the South Bay Film Society movie. Louie anticipates that we have boxes for "take home." Louie has a great sense of humor, we feel we are part of his "family." CPK is fortunate to have Louie with them. It's the few Louies that help a business succeed. THANK YOU, Louie, for all that you do. You're the reason we return again and again. read more

My family has been to CPK many times over the years but this last visit was a disappointment. We went on a Saturday night around 6pm and it was busy, as expected. We only had to wait 15 minutes for a table which was good. Unfortunately things went downhill after that. The restaurant seemed to have trouble figuring out who our waiter was, and once that was determined, where he might be. Two other servers stopped by while we were waiting and asked if we had been helped yet. We said no and they said they'd try to go find our guy. One of them came back a few minutes later to tell us triumphantly that he had been found! At last, a few minutes after that, he actually came to our table to take our order. We ordered 4 pizzas and then settled in to wait. And wait. And wait. And wait some more. Every 10-15 minutes our waiter stopped by to ask if we needed anything. I dunno, maybe our food? And we got told, oh, your pizzas will be up soon. Oh, the kitchen's kind of backed up. Oh, it's really busy tonight. Well, why is that my concern? You have a certain size restaurant and the dinner rush had crested; there were even a few empty tables. So you need to have a kitchen that can handle the number of diners you can seat. Isn't that kind of a basic concept in running a restaurant? Also, I watched a couple of ladies one table over who had sat down a little before us. While we waited they ordered, received their meals (pasta dishes), finished them, and got to go boxes while we were still waiting for our pizzas. In the meantime our waiter brought us bread and dipping oil. OK, nice. But then he let the dirty dishes accumulate on the table. Even after our pizzas finally arrived (45, yes 45, minutes after we sat down), he left a stack of 6-8 small serving plates and 2 oil dishes piled up, plus dirty napkins, and just crammed our pizza dishes in where there was space. Really? You can't clear the table so we have some room to eat? Also, the pizzas were not hot. More like warm, and starting to get a little glaze or crust showing where the formerly fresh, hot pizza had been sitting somewhere drying our for a while. So I suspect maybe they dropped or lost one of our pizzas, and decided to hold the whole order until that one was made, in order to deliver them all at once. But, that's just a guess since they never said anything about it. The pizzas themselves were pretty good, but given the cost and the wait, getting our food actually fresh seems like a reasonable expectation. A pretty crappy experience overall. We won't be back, and I recommend anyone reading this review to take their business elsewhere as well. You can do better. read more

ordered the works 8 slices , told 30 minutes ready for pickup go there 10 minutes early order was on pickup counter , got home (live close by) it was cold , and only one slice had full toppings the rest were skimped on big time , done deal will not go back . 0 read more

Had a great dinner here on a Sunday afternoon. Service was great Restaurant was clean Food was excellent as always We enjoyed every dish I always get the kung Pao spaghetti and it never disappoints Great place! read more

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The food was delicious !! Much better than take out we ordered last time. Had a couple hiccups and we felt abandoned at one point , but Jonathan made up for it on the end. Thanks to the cooks! Delicious!! read more

2025.03.15 Ordered the 3pizza/caesar salad bundle through the app. Great deal for $60 with limited options. We had BBQ, pepperoni, and Thai chicken. (The other choice is cheese). You have to manually add utensils and bread. If you add bread +1 quantity, it means one piece of bread so make sure you add multiple pieces if you want more than 1. Food was ready for pickup and packaged well. We enjoyed all three pizzas and the Caesar had huge shavings of Parmesan cheese. Haven't been to CPK in a while so this was a great re-entry. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - 2025.03.15 Classic Caesar to go - Pizza Near Me - Torrance, California

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I went with my friend there today. We asked for a table by the window and the host gave us one. He was very polite. Service was prompt. It was 3:00 pm so not too busy. Usually service takes longer. Waitress was prompt and efficient but was only concerned about taking the order and wasn't very friendly. Overall good service. We had the Duo Especial. You can also add points to your account. Ambiance is ok. It's not very welcomy. It's a pizza place so I do t expect much. Food as always is super tasty! read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Bbq sala, Dakota Smashed Pea Barley, Carne Asada pizza and The Original BBQ Chicken Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Torrance, California

Slow service, poor pizza and Over priced. Very sad visit. Sitting at bar side, slow to help. Happy hour average. Specialty pizza ordered delayed so Much it was cool. Returned, second pizza over cooker and more a cracker with not enough pizza ingredients. When asked, bar tender said it's a thin dough intended to be crisp. Not stated in menu Ans crisp doesn't mean over cooked and slightly burned. Bar tender people complain about it often. In any case, it costs $$20 bucks and not worth the money or efforts. Poor visit and disappointment. read more

Haven't had the best service experiences here. The food is ok and they offer great family meals so we continue to visit, but would be better if the service improved. Sometimes it's great and other times it's very challenging - depends on who you get. I appreciate the points program CPK offers and the family deals. Pizza is always a win here. Overall the restaurant seems clean and ambiance is typical CPK. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Pizza Near Me - Torrance, California

Stopped in before a movie at the AMC and Nicole greeted us and was very friendly and seated us right away. Very busy restaurant but they take time to make sure you're having a good time. Our server Jackie was very spirted and friendly. She was honest when he asked for a recommendation and very attentive. She was just wonderful. The salads are very satisfying and a half size is plenty for dinner. The Cobb salad is filled with yummy ingredients and the BBQ salad is also divine. Delicious bread is served and it's a very lovely fun place to go to read more

Forest was amazing! He truly made our dinning experience a great one. I would want to come back just to be served by him :)

Food: standard good old CPK franchise, each dish is solid, I've got no big grievances, well except that the free appetizer bread a little cold. I always liked their garlic alfredo fettuccine although it's not the best pasta I've had, it'sa familiar taste and comforting, I prefer adding in shrimp and mushroom for added flavors. This was my first time trying Italian chopped salad, which was refreshing and delicious especially with added avocado, felt like it was a pretty healthy option. Price: came out to about 50$ with the 2 dishes we ordered, each dish is around 20$, my mom always gets the discounted CPK gift cards from Costco to spend here Ambiance: regular old CPK family restaurant franchise, ok to come with family, ok to come with a date but maybe not for special occasions. Clean with lots of seating area Service: all the servers are welcoming and friendly Parking: huge parking lot everywhere, no need to worry about finding a spot read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Italian chopped salad with avocado - Pizza Near Me - Torrance, California

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CPK is always a good choice for lunch or dinner!! The restaurant is always clean and has delightful aromas wafting around. While we were there, our waiter was prompt as he consistently checked in to keep up with our needs like refills and more napkins. We also enjoy CPK for their delicious pasta selections and specialty pizza creations, as well. Our favourites include the thin crust Sicilian for me and the Garlic Cream Fettuccine for wifey. Overall, they are a splendid choice for nice bite to eat. One can't forget the Thai Crunch Salad as an appetizer or the scrumptious Butter Cake for dessert. Cheers ! read more

Our server, Forrest, left us feeling embarrassed and upset. We frequent CPK and have never had this server. Last night, towards the end of the evening we decided to try the new churro swirl dessert. When it came out, it was much larger than we thought. My husband and I looked at each other wide eyed and laughed, I said "what did we get ourselves into?". Forrest replied "yall finna eat that all. Don't play. You're a special one". I didn't know what that implied or meant so I let it slide. When we asked for the bill I asked to use my number for rewards and he replied "oh good, you're smart to have rewards. Rich people don't do discounts". I did not like that comment. read more

This is one of my favorite go-to restaurant spots for lunch or dinner, it pretty much always hits the spot & the menu has a great variety of different dishes! This review is specifically for my most recent visit on Mother's Day! We had an amazing time, the service was on point & had some great small-talk with some of the employees who were checking on our table! The food was amazing as always and came out quite quickly despite the semi busy environment! I ordered the Thai crunch salad & small kids pepperoni pizza. The salad never fails, so much flavor and uniqueness I love it so much! My mom got the west coat burger and she thoroughly enjoyed it, it also comes with their smashed potatoes that are super delicious, we also ordered their blueberry drop martini and it was pretty good but definitely on the stronger side & I always order their strawberry lemonade because it's one of my favorites! Like I said the service this day was 10/10 & food was amazing! I guess my only complaint would be that sometimes the customer service from some employees kind of lack, but I think the good servers definitely make up for it and it's not a reoccurring thing so not a big deal! Will continue coming here as one of my go-to's! :) read more

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Last night my daughter and I decided to treat my mom with dinner. Generally she like Panera or (CPK) salads so I thought cpk is bigger better quality. We order 80.00 work of salads. We get to my mom's house literally around the corner and as we are eating my mom looks down And says " is this hair?" She picked it up out the food and there was what looked like someone pulled hair from a clogged bathroom sink and placed the hair in the salad and what even worse is she was pulling the hair out of her throat like a magician pulling fabric there was sooo much hair coming out her mouth! We all immediately stopped eating. Was absolutely disgusted! Like how did that get in her salad and where else was it and what else was in the food that shouldn't have been. The manager didn't even seem surprised when we called to complain just apologize & offered something else but who after that experience would ever eat there again ?! We didn't have dinner! appetites disappeared in an instant. Can't unsee it. I'm so sick of these giving my money to restaurants with unsanitary conditions. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Someone or a collection of multiple peoples hair in CPK Torrance salad - Pizza Near Me - Torrance, California

On hot days, ordering a salad from California Pizza Kitchen is the easiest most delicious way to beat the heat. The Original Chicken Chopped salad is the best. Our other favorite is the Thai Crunch with a side order of Szechuan dumplings. And we can't forget the key lime pie. read more