




California Pizza Kitchen (95-1249 Meheula Pkwy)
About
A Reliable Slice in the Heart of Mililani
Located right in the Meheula Parkway shopping corridor, California Pizza Kitchen serves as a familiar anchor for local families and shoppers in Central Oahu. The space maintains an open, airy layout that feels quintessentially suburban, making it a functional choice for those who need a consistent meal after running errands or catching a movie nearby.
The Menu Experience
The kitchen is synonymous with the Original BBQ Chicken Pizza—a recipe that sparked a culinary movement decades ago. The scent of wood-fired dough and tang of zesty barbecue sauce hits you as soon as you step past the host stand. Beyond the signature pies, the menu stays true to its roots with fresh salads like the Thai Crunch and a variety of pastas that offer comfort on days when you crave something familiar. The portions are substantial enough to share, though the thin, crispy crusts often encourage ordering a few different styles for the table.
What to Expect When Visiting
The atmosphere is bustling, particularly during the early evening dinner rush when the Mililani community converges here. Expect a lively, occasionally loud environment that works well for casual group gatherings or a low-stress midweek dinner. While the parking lot in this specific plaza can get tight during peak hours, it is a small price to pay for the accessibility this spot provides. Whether you are grabbing a quick lunch before heading toward the North Shore or settling in for a relaxed evening with friends, the staff is generally quick to turn tables, keeping the flow moving even when the dining room is at capacity.
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Amenities & Features
Location
95-1249 Meheula Pkwy, Mililani, Hawaii, 96789-1779
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Reviews
Showing 10 of 11 community reviewsRodney YoungGoogle Maps
Recently
I recently placed an order for the Salmon Piccata with no capers, no parsley and extra lemon piccata sauce. When I get home I open it up there's extra capers. This is not my first time ordering this exact order from this exact location but this was bad enough to warrant a 1 star review.
Chris CombsGoogle Maps
Recently
Went here on 6-12-26 for lunch around 1pm. It was moderately busy, some people were sat outside and the indoor seating was full. Our hostess accommodated one of the guests in my party...the only open booth was near the restrooms...and she moved us to a table away from the restroom to a table that had just been vacated. That was very nice of her to do. Our server was busy but remained poised and unfazed. He brought a replacement drink before my glass was empty, and had great communication about the progress of our food, which earned him a 25% tip. Great atmosphere, great food, and great service today! Thank you CPK
KatsuGoogle Maps
Recently
We had Jeffrey as our server at California Pizza Kitchen and honestly… I’m starting to think he might have superpowers. 😅 This guy was ON IT the entire time. Drinks? Refilled before we even realized they were low. Bread? Magically appeared right when we were thinking about it. Food? Came out smooth, hot, and right on time. It felt like he was running the whole restaurant but somehow still checking on us at the perfect moments. Not in an annoying “checking every 2 minutes” way—but in that perfect, “how did you know we needed that?” kind of way. Jeffrey made the whole experience way better—super attentive, friendly, and just had great energy the entire time. If there’s an award for MVP server, he deserves it. CPK, give this man a raise or at least clone him. 👀
P MGoogle Maps
Recently
Another absolutely trash establishment. We ordered and picked up two pizzas that came razor thin, one pizza was undercooked and the crust was completely soggy. Both tasted like cardboard, and clearly used the least amount of ingredients across the board to try to save on the cost while charging $26. They also gave me the wrong drink, and the $6 sides looked so unappealing I’ll be doing a chargeback and never returning. The broccolini was totally limp and the avocado looks like dog food. For this price I should have just grilled prime steaks from Costco.
Ysa NGoogle Maps
Recently
Usually don’t care enough to post reviews but chicken was burnt which made everything else (sauce & pasta) taste burnt and bitter. It was not edible. They tried to hide it by flipping it over.… The restaurant was not busy at all either. Money and food was wasted.
Jon CustinoGoogle Maps
Recently
The Mililani CPK is a place we dine in or take out from often. The food & atmosphere is really good! The service has always been amazing the staff is always friendly & professional! I wanted to a knowledge our cashier Phoenix in particular as we’ve had him help us the last few times we’ve visited & he’s been amazing & definitely makes us feel welcomed & important!
don bGoogle Maps
Recently
The reason this isn't 5 stars is because I went in for the Veteran's day special and thought I would sit around and enjoy some beers while we where there. It was happy hour so we ordered our first round..the waiter instructed us that happy hour doesn't apply to Veteran's...WHAT! That's right..if you get a free meal you can't get happy hour prices on anything..even your wife and children are restricted. How ridiculous..having a happy hour beer has nothing to do with a thank you for your service drink. Not happy but thanks for the pizza.
Linda SGoogle Maps
Recently
A Wednesday night, so many empty tables outside and hardly anyone at Town Center.. you think no problem getting a table right away. WRONG. Gave us a 15 minute wait for a first open table!... Like what!??? We had 2 small grandchildren with us, a pretty expensive thoughtful gift card, awesome tip money and really hungry. Didn't get to enjoy it because didnt want to wait 15 mins for a table and no telling how long for the food! We went around the corner to Panda and grabbed food to go. Very disappointed with how CPK doesn't have the staff to accommodate. Maybe we will just order take out with the gift card. Doubt we will ever dine in at this location.
Yolande FongGoogle Maps
Recently
Pleasant, quiet lunch for one. Not at all rushed by the staff. The food was delicious and I ordered extra dishes to bring home with me.
Paul WalshGoogle Maps
Recently
I enjoyed a mid-afternoon family lunch on Saturday in the terrace area. The pizza isn't amazing, but it is not bad at all. We ordered Wild Mushroom thin crust, which got a little "cheesy" by the end, and the veggie one with tomato sauce, broccolini, and other veggies, which was the table favorite. The cauliflower crust was interesting (in a good way). Contrary to other reviews, our server was excellent. Very friendly, attentive, and helpful.
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