California Pizza Kitchen at Fairfax Corner

We hadn’t eaten at this restaurant chain in about 15 years and it hasn’t really changed much. The pizza was good, but small for the price. It was more like a personal sized pizza but for the price of family size. The pasta was really good and flavorful. My only complaint was that the kung pao spaghetti was 18$ and didn’t include any meat on it! If you wanted chicken it was another 4.50$ and even more for shrimp. It should have come with meat for that price.

Atmosphere & Location: Situated in the Fairfax Corner shopping/dining area, the venue is easy to access (ample parking nearby) and offers a clean, comfortable interior. The vibe is casual-upscale: friendly for family or group outings, yet still good for a more relaxed dinner. Food & Menu: The menu offers a nice variety: you’ll find classic pizzas, inventive toppings, pastas, salads (including gluten-free options) and some shareable starters. We tried a specialty pizza and a salad—both were well-prepared and flavorful. The crust had good texture, toppings tasted fresh, and they hit the mark. Service: Our server was friendly and attentive. We didn’t feel rushed, but the pace was smooth. One caveat: during peak hours this place could get busy, so service might be a bit slower than the ideal

California Pizza Kitchen at Fairfax Corner has such a welcoming vibe, and the bar team really makes it special. Bartenders like Riya, Dob, and David know their drinks incredibly well and always take the time to recommend something you’ll genuinely enjoy. What stood out most is how they welcome people—warm, attentive, and friendly, like you’re being invited into their home. If you’re coming to CPK at Fairfax Corner, I highly recommend spending time at the bar and letting them guide you. It’s a great experience every time.

We recently dined at California Pizza Kitchen and had a great experience overall. The food was fresh, flavorful, and consistent with what we expect from CPK. What really made the visit stand out, though, was our server, Kaitlyn. She was friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming from start to finish. She checked on us at the right times, made helpful recommendations, and kept everything running smoothly without ever feeling intrusive. Great service truly makes a difference, and Kaitlyn absolutely elevated the entire experience. We’ll definitely be back — and we hope to have Kaitlyn as our server again.

I’ve loved CPK forever and we chose it as our Christmas Eve meal (a coveted spot every year- been literally looking forward to it for weeks and, yes, I’ve had my order picked out for a week lol), but I’m genuinely embarrassed I chose them for my family…. WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU, CPK!?! We (Uber Eats) ordered spaghetti bolognese, shook up the container, and received what can only be described as dry orange noodles (with random and weird different kinds of pasta all mixed together in there). Not to mention, the container was barely half full and has nearly no sauce- you would be very challenged to find a single piece of meat in their bolognese. Seriously- look at the pic- HOWWWW was this $22 for a few orange noodles!?! I could’ve made orange noodles at home for 50 cents. If you’re thinking