California Pizza Kitchen at Carmel Mtn

You must try the mushroom pizza on the thin crust it was absolutely delicious very light and the salads are always delicious and ample even the half portion is delicious and can be shared Vegetarian options: You can order the salads without meat

I Kung Pao Spaghetti is delicious I highly recommend it. The Asian salad is very good too. If you have difficulty chewing this is a very crunchy salad. I love their Asian Sesame Salad Dressing. The Thai chicken Pizza is yummy. Parking: The parking lot is huge but is shared by many businesses. Wheelchair accessibility: There is a few handicapped spots in front of the restaurant.

We recently visited California Pizza Kitchen at the Carmel Mountain location, and my experience was, well, mixed. There were some definite positives, but also some negatives that ultimately left us feeling underwhelmed. Food: The food was average at best. The salmon I ordered was a major disappointment – it was chewy and lacked freshness. Thankfully, the cauliflower bites were a saving grace – they were well-prepared and flavorful. However, a minor hiccup with my toppings request (avocado and pineapple) left me feeling like the kitchen wasn't paying close enough attention to detail. The toppings were haphazardly thrown on, not finely chopped as they are supposed to be on a pizza. after all, Pizza is in their name! Service & Cleanliness: The service was definitely lacking. The staff seemed unenthusiastic and there were noticeable delays in cleaning tables, even though several were visibly unoccupied. This led to an unnecessary wait time to be seated, which was frustrating. My interaction with the hostess was also disappointing. Despite specifically requesting a booth, she seated us in a less desirable location near the back of the restaurant, right next to the kitchen. Ambiance & Comfort: The ambiance was pretty much ruined by the noise level and proximity to the kitchen. The employees were loud, with one of them shouting names to bid goodnight, which completely disrupted the dining atmosphere. It felt more like a bustling fish market than a relaxing restaurant. To top it all off, the area we were seated in had a strong unpleasant odor, presumably from the dishwashing area. This was particularly bothersome considering it was early in the evening and we had specifically requested to be seated elsewhere. Overall Impression: Our visit to California Pizza Kitchen was a bit of a let-down. The food was average, the service was subpar, and the ambiance was noisy and unpleasant. Unfortunately, these factors have led me to decide that we won't be returning to this particular location.

Food wasn't bad, it was as you expect from a chain restaurant. The wait staff was less than desirable and tables took a long time to be cleaned leading to a wait to be seated and looking at dirty dishes/tables as you eat. We went around 2PM on a Saturday

Desperately need new management