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Inventive pizzas, pastas, and salads served in a modern, casual setting with great cocktails and a lively vibe.

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California Pizza Kitchen

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Creative pizzas, pastas, and salads in a casual Santa Barbara setting. Enjoy fast service, cocktails, and family-friendly vibes.

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California Pizza Kitchen offers inventive pizzas alongside pastas and salads in a modern and casual setting. Guests enjoy fast service, a great cocktail and beer selection, and a family-friendly atmosphere perfect for lunch or dinner.

What to Expect:

    🍕 Creative pizza options
    🥗 Fresh pastas and salads
    🍸 Cocktail and beer selections
    👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly casual dining

Important Information:

    Reservations accepted but usually a wait
    Outdoor seating and curbside pickup available
    Wheelchair accessible
    Free and paid parking options nearby

Expect a popular spot downtown with a vibrant vibe and welcoming service.

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Riot BBQ on South Delaware feels like a backyard cookout run by a Top Chef, because it is. Chef Manny Barella and pitmaster Patrick Klaiber have teamed up to blend Monterrey flavors with Texas-style smoke, and the results are seriously craveable.

The brisket steals the show: tender, deeply smoky, and finished with Barella’s bold spice rub. Get it solo or wrapped in buttery Raquelita tortillas. The pulled pork brings heat with ancho, guajillo, and morita chiles, and the al pastor ribs are sticky, sweet, and slightly charred in all the right ways.

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📍 Local Insights

🍺 Happy Hour Perks: Monday to Friday from 3–6 PM offers great deals on drinks and appetizers but closed weekends.

🚗 Easy Parking: Plenty of paid and free street parking options available near Paseo Nuevo mall.

🌿 Vegan & Vegetarian Options: Extensive plant-based menu selections with clearly labeled dishes.

🍴 Family Friendly: Kids' menu and high chairs make it a solid choice for families visiting downtown Santa Barbara.

⏰ Hours

Monday: 11:00 AM–10:00 PM

Tuesday: 11:00 AM–10:00 PM

Wednesday: 11:00 AM–10:00 PM

Thursday: 11:00 AM–10:00 PM

Friday: 11:00 AM–11:00 PM

Saturday: 11:00 AM–11:00 PM

Sunday: 11:00 AM–10:00 PM

👉 Best For

Families, casual dinners, pizza lovers, lunch crowds
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California Pizza Kitchen

719 Paseo Nuevo
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Santa Barbara
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CA
93101

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Review Sentiment

Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
California Pizza Kitchen is praised for inventive pizzas and fresh salads served with great cocktails and friendly service. Customers appreciate the casual, family-friendly atmosphere and quick service. Some guests note slow service and inconsistent food quality at times.

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January 9th, 2026

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What You'll Find

BBQ Chicken Pizza, Avocado Rolls, Garlic Cream Fettuccine, Chicken Piccata, Crispy Chinese Dumpling Salad, Shrimp Jambalaya, California Club Pizza

📆 Best Times to Visit

Visit weekdays near opening for quieter dining; Fridays and Saturdays 6–8 PM are peak busy; enjoy weekday happy hours 3–6 PM for best deals.
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