Our first visit to Carrabba's was a good one. 5 of us went for lunch. They have some reasonably priced lunch specials (like pizza with soup or salad and 1/2 sandwich with soup or salad). The calamari appetizer was very good, some of the best calamari I've had in quite some time. Their sausage and lentil soup was also a highlight. Good atmosphere and service. I'd avoid the fried zucchini, both people who got that as a side thought they were mushy. Overall a good experience and good food. I would go often if there were any in California.