What's Your Top Spot For Pizza In SoWal?

**kurt** · 07-08-2010, 07:07 AM

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http://www.sowal.com/poll/whats-your...pizza-in-sowal

Look for SoWal Top Spots all around South Walton Beaches.

DD · 07-08-2010, 07:11 AM

oh my gosh! i love this!!

**leaster** · 07-08-2010, 08:27 AM

Brunos, without a doubt, Brunos!

**Beach Runner** · 07-08-2010, 09:36 AM

Bruno's is our second favorite. It's totally different from Pizza Bar, but sometimes we just want that. Love the supreme and the Mexican (different crust, but yummy).

**30ABandMan** · 07-08-2010, 09:45 AM

I've had them all and Bruno's is my fav. Couple their fresh ingredients, awesome service with a lunch buffet and drink for only $7 and you can't go wrong. :-)

**kathydwells** · 07-08-2010, 09:46 AM

Originally Posted by leaster

Brunos, without a doubt, Brunos!

Well, we had a bad experience with Brunos when we were there last week. We called in an order and they told us it would be 45 minutes for our order. 3 hours later it was ready. Yes, we waited because we really love their Calzones. So we waited for them. After an hour and we had not received our order we called back and they said 20 minutes. It was going to be a delivery, right across the street from them. We went ahead and walked over after the 20 mintues were up. They hadn't even put the order in the oven yet. They did apologize, but never offered to give a discount or anything after we waited 3 hours for our order. I will go back though, because we really like their food. Just very dissappointed this trip.

**HD Lady** · 07-08-2010, 10:30 AM

Gotta add my three cents. Theo's Pizza (old 98) is our all time fav! Their pizzas have a thin crust, not too chewy, but nice and crisp. Their pizzas are loaded with fresh ingredients and served piping hot, right from the oven. The place has great ambience and the staff offers excellent service. This is a place favored by both locals and tourists. Can't beat it!

**rblessed1031** · 07-08-2010, 10:48 AM

I can't believe no one has said anything about Pizza By The Sea or Ballyhoo's. We love both. Pizza by the Sea has a great Stramboli.

All time favorite is Ballyhoo's pizza. The lunch buffet is the best. They ask you what kind of pizza you like and they make it! The Kitchen Sink Pizza is the best!!!

**kurt** · 07-08-2010, 11:23 AM

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**Beach Runner** · 07-08-2010, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by kathydwells

Well, we had a bad experience with Brunos when we were there last week. We called in an order and they told us it would be 45 minutes for our order 3 hours later it was ready. Yes, we waited because we really love their Calzones. So we waited for them. After an hour and we had not received our order we called back and they said 20 minutes. It was going to be a delivery, right across the street from them. We went ahead and walked over after the 20 mintues were up. They hadn't even put the order in the oven yet. They did apologize, but never offered to give a discount or anything after we waited 3 hours for our order. I will go back though, because we really like their food. Just very dissappointed this trip.

Hey, gull, if you need a fast pizza from Bruno's, call me to place the order. They recognize my voice (who doesn't?), and I also tip for takeouts without it being required.

Word.

**FloraBamaGirl** · 07-09-2010, 12:13 PM

Pickle Factory is by far my favorite!! The pizza's are homeade from scratch & Delicious!! My favorite is Poor Man's Lobster & Laughing Cow : )

**scooterbug44** · 07-09-2010, 03:31 PM

Originally Posted by H-D Lady

Gotta add my three cents. Theo's Pizza (old 98) is our all time fav! Their pizzas have a thin crust, not too chewy, but nice and crisp. Their pizzas are loaded with fresh ingredients and served piping hot, right from the oven. The place has great ambience and the staff offers excellent service. This is a place favored by both locals and tourists. Can't beat it!

Love Theo's too, it's just far away in summer traffic.

Bruno's has good pizza, but the service is so spotty I gave up on it and go to Sowal pizza places that actually seem to want my business.

Pickle Factory is my new fave too - strawberry romaine salad w/ special poppyseed dressing, yummy pizza, and a cold beer is hard to beat!

**Murray Balkcom** · 07-09-2010, 03:48 PM

Wouldn't it make an interesting poll to see people's thoughts of customer service? Bruno's lost my business several years ago after three consecutive visits of worse than terrible service.

Pizza by the Sea and Fat Clemenza's has some of the best customers service around, along with the best pizza, both of which keep me coming back as a raving fan.

**Murray Balkcom** · 07-09-2010, 03:57 PM

Wouldn't it make an interesting poll to see people's thoughts of customer service? Bruno's lost my business several years ago after three consecutive visits of worse than terrible service.

Pizza by the Sea and Fat Clemenza's has some of the best customers service around, along with the best pizza, both of which keep me coming back as a raving fan.

**scooterbug44** · 07-09-2010, 04:00 PM

IMO with so many great places to eat in Sowal and chefs so involved in food, there is no reason to patronize any establishment with poor service or lackluster food - especially when my dining dollars are limited.

**groveral** · 07-09-2010, 09:11 PM

Amore's for us and it is not even close. They are our favorite at the beach--and anywhere else.

**happy2Bme** · 07-09-2010, 09:45 PM

What YOU like is the Best that there is.... Every SOWAL pizza provider is awesome in their niche; what appeals to your taste is exceptional. Don't limit your choices....find your groove.

**John R** · 07-09-2010, 11:31 PM

Amore is closed.

**kurt** · 07-13-2010, 05:30 PM

339 votes so far - Bruno's and Pizza By The Sea are duking it out!

**skippertoo** · 07-13-2010, 06:31 PM

Looks like someone is padding the votes this year.... Go look at last years poll and I think you will see a much better picture.
Pizza by the Sea won last year by a big margin.

**kurt** · 07-13-2010, 09:34 PM

Originally Posted by skippertoo

Looks like someone is padding the votes this year.... Go look at last years poll and I think you will see a much better picture.
Pizza by the Sea won last year by a big margin.

Maybe someone figured out Facebook and email. It's the modern world y'all. More pizza for everyone - and votes! Maybe next year it will be a thee-way, or even a six-way race. What matters is that we all eat more pizza! I have a slice in my hand right now and it is delicious.
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**Allifunn** · 07-13-2010, 09:55 PM

For fresh, at the source pizza...Pizza By The Sea gets my vote! I love the crust.

**Minnie** · 07-13-2010, 10:27 PM

Originally Posted by Allifunn

For fresh, at the source pizza...Pizza By The Sea gets my vote! I love the crust.

Agree and they are so nice.

**Dia** · 07-14-2010, 07:43 AM

Originally Posted by skippertoo

Looks like someone is padding the votes this year.... Go look at last years poll and I think you will see a much better picture.
Pizza by the Sea won last year by a big margin.

Padding? Pizza by the Sea linked the poll on their facebook page (1280 fb fans) asking for votes & Bruno's did the same later that day (207 fb fans)

Looks like more people visiting Sowal.com!!

**Murray Balkcom** · 07-14-2010, 08:25 AM

One of the things I love about Pizza by the Sea, other than the pizza and great people who work there, is how much the owners give back to the community. They are always giving back in some way. This Thursday, they are giving 20% of their sales to Alaqua Animal Rescue, when you tell them you are there to "dine for the dogs." Eat some pizza and donate to a no-kill animal shelter which really needs all of our support. Thanks Pizza by the Sea!

**30ABandMan** · 07-14-2010, 02:16 PM

Idk about padding but I have often wondered who was hosting all of these "best of" contest in the area. This is the first SoWal.com or any poll I've participated in. I have tried various restaurants in the area based on their "voted best of" sign. Sadly, I have left several wondering who had voted for them because they were certainly not as good a I expected.

**NightAngel** · 07-14-2010, 05:03 PM

Originally Posted by Dia

Padding? Pizza by the Sea linked the poll on their facebook page (1280 fb fans) asking for votes & Bruno's did the same later that day (207 fb fans)

Looks like more people visiting Sowal.com!!

Yes, it isn't right that PBTS is getting more from the facebook fans, they just want to win instead of letting the people that actually come to SoWal do the voting. That way they can keep the coveted sign out front. I am not impressed and will stick with the tried and true Brunos.

**skippertoo** · 07-14-2010, 06:47 PM

They have the sign out front because they earned it. Everyone has their own opinion and I'll stick with Pizza by the Sea

**Lake View Too** · 07-14-2010, 06:57 PM

On another thread they are asking if it is possible to change our minds. If each of these pizza joints sends me a large pepperoni with extra cheese, I'd be willing to test that theory...until then, Bruno's!!!

**TreeFrog** · 07-14-2010, 07:18 PM

I'm a commited fan of Pizza Bar, Pizza by the Sea, and Angelina's, all for different reasons related to both food and service.

Until last night, I wasn't happy with Bruno's for either food or service, but it had been a long time.

I stopped by to see some friends vacationing in Seacrest, and they ordered delivery pizzas from Bruno's. Keeping my skepticism about the pizza and distance in check was worth it. They arrived in 40 minutes and were delicious. I was impressed. Add one more to the list for me.

**Beach Runner** · 07-14-2010, 08:41 PM

It's no secret that we adore Pizza Bar.

I know that a lot of you live in the ATL area (that's why some call SoWal "Atlanta Beach"). There's a relatively new pizza restaurant near Georgia Tech called Antico. The food editor of the AJC said, "I can�t think of a restaurant in Atlanta�s recent history that has caused as much commotion as Antico." We went last night. They have three 900-degree wood-fire ovens. The perimeter of the crust tastes good, but the pizza sauce makes the crust wet everywhere else. Yuck. The quality of the toppings doesn't compare to Pizza Bar. A pizza for two is about $20. No salads on the menu. They serve no alcohol (although you can bring your own), the Cokes are 8.5 ounce bottles (so no free refills), and only bottled water is available.

There's also an attitude. They have group seating, and the stools have labels that say, "Do not move this stool, or we might have to ask you to leave."

The middle of each group table has condiments, and there are signs that ask you to return the condiments to the middle of the table as soon as you have used them.

We don't plan to return there unless someone can convince us otherwise. Big disappointment.

**30ABandMan** · 07-24-2010, 01:39 PM

Well,

I wondered what happened, there was literally a 100 vote jump for PBTS overnight.

Too bad...

**futurebeachbum** · 07-25-2010, 02:00 PM

I like PBTS and Brunos. Bruno's definitely has the best deal on a Greek Salad on 30A.

**Minnie** · 07-25-2010, 03:38 PM

I will take good pizza with great service anyday over a great pizza with bad service.

Pizza by the Sea, however in my opinion, delivers on both fronts, great pizza and even better service.

And the nice thing about Pizza by the Sea, you don't have to be known by them to get great service, which to me is the true test of a great restaurant.

**Geo** · 07-30-2010, 01:16 PM

This is an interesting poll because it is for "Top Spot" for pizza. This could mean a lot of things besides best pizza. It could mean best value, best venue, best experience, etc.

If we are talking just best pizza then I vote for Pickle Factory. I suggest the Prawn and Sundried Tomato or the Kee Mow. I like to go with a small group and sit on their big comfy couch. Great gourmet thin crust! Super atmosphere- fun, intimate and inviting.

If we are talking best value then you gotta go with Bruno's or Pizza by the Sea since they both do a buffet. I don't think either of their pizzas are incredible- only fine but the price and the experience boost them up the list.

If we are talking best venue then I'd day Pizza Bar- either eating in their swank outside area behind the sand dune or sitting at the counter with a glimpse of their oven and general pizza operation. Super thin crust pizza, great other dishes. A little pricey but that's Seaside.

If we are talking about best experience- Well, I have kids so for me it's gotta be Fat Daddy's or Pizza by the Sea because they do so well to cater to families. Again- pizza isn't incredible but they make up for it in other ways- e.g. Fat Daddy's has about the best beer specials I've ever seen in the area.

I'm sure there are many others I haven't thought of. Hope this helps folks trying to make sense out of the results of this poll...

**AlphaCrab** · 08-01-2010, 12:51 PM

Bruno's tops all others......

**tone** · 08-01-2010, 01:46 PM

Amore is open.

**CastlesOfSand** · 08-08-2010, 01:30 AM

We are definitely going to have a pizza night. We usually like Amore's! After reading this thread the Pizza bar sounds pretty good too. Maybe we will branch out and try something new.

**mi6491** · 08-14-2010, 11:16 AM

LA LOBAS BAKERY HAS THE BEST PIZZA IN THE PANHANDLE OF FLORIDA. I have tried the thin crust, and the thick deep dish, and wow. SO SO SO GOOOOOOD :)

**beachteach** · 09-06-2010, 01:07 PM

My two cents....
Pizza Bar and Pizza By the Sea are the two establishments I frequent on a regular basis. The service and the food are beyond compare. Everyone is so friendly and most often no your name when you walk through the door.
However, I do love Enzos, which no one has mentioned, and Fat Clemenzas.
I look forward to trying the Pickle Factory. I wish they were open on Sundays since that is when I seem to get out and do things.

**kurt** · 09-21-2010, 10:34 AM

Poll has been closed and the results are in:

Congrats to Bruno's, Pizza By The Sea, Fat Clemenza's, Bud & Alley's Pizza Bar, and Pickle Factory for being voted SoWal Top Spots!

Where will your next meal be? ;--)

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**30ABandMan** · 09-22-2010, 10:25 PM

:-)

**Douglas the Intrepid** · 09-23-2010, 06:22 AM

I need to start getting out for pizza more! Usually I have limited going out funds though and I would rather spend the money on fresh seafood somewhere. My daughter disagrees with this practice! lol

Originally Posted by Beach Runner

I know that a lot of you live in the ATL area (that's why some call SoWal "Atlanta Beach").

I can assure you that no locals call Sowal "Atlanta Beach"...ewwwww