California Pizza Kitchen Short Pump Priority Seating

We decided to take a break on Labor day and go out and grab a quick bite. We chose California Pizza Kitchen and due to the holiday, the restaurant was comfortably occupied. Our server met us promptly and continued checking on us all during our meal. Our meals were quite tasty and there was plenty for both of us. We enjoyed the food, our server and our time at CPK.

This restaurant used to be a great upgrade from CiCi's Pizza, but it has gone downhill. The restrooms were very dirty and the floors in the dining areas were littered and dirty. We had to ask for silverware, straws, and refills. The olive oil for dipping bread tasted bitter and cheap, which was also mentioned by other diners nearby. While the food tasted okay, we were disappointed overall and will not be returning. We cannot recommend this restaurant anymore.

We arrived a few minutes prior to our seating time and the staff had no idea we had completed the online seating call ahead. Very disappointed, not sure where the breakdown was?

The food was very good. Their priority seating does not work. We signed up for it and arrived at the appointed time. They do not check the computer and had no idea that we get done priority seating. They either need to be checking the computer or stop offering priority seating via OpenTable.

The food quality is good for what it is. It is not too fancy, but still includes good flavors and is somewhat creative. Service is generally good. Using the Open Table to get a table is a good idea. Wine is overpriced. The price point for food is on the high side for the type of food that you get. All of this said, it is still on the list of places that we enjoy going, and we go here as a family more often than most other restaurants.