Best Pizza in SOWAL?

I agree we need two categories.....regular ole pizza and gourmet.

Bruno's wins the regular ole pizza prize. They are very good and consistent. They don't skimp on any ingredient and are fresh as can be. You name the type pizza you want and Jeff will make it. A big plus is they deliver, they are open for lunch and everyday during the season and closed only on Sunday off season. A great place for pizza, beer and ballgames on Saturday afternoons.

Pickle Factory is our tops for the Gourmet category. The thin crust and toppings are as good as they get. The Kee Mao pizza is out of this world.....a Thai Pizza that I was afraid to order and one day I tasted it and now always want my own. It is truly Pizza that you Dream About. The Poor Man's Lobster is oh so good. Jeff goes to extremes to ensure each pizza is perfect each time you have it. They do have good plain old Peperoni Pizza, homemade sausage pizza and cheese pizza for the kids.

So my votes go to the two "Jeff's"......Jeff at Bruno's and Jeff at Pickle Factory.

Far Clemenza is definitely in SoWal! Wood fired pizza with cooks who bring Italy to our town!

Agree that Fat Daddy's makes an excellent pie and good value.

Bruno's definitely On my favorite list. Delicious! Good value too.

Enzos makes a wonderful Pizza!

Pizza By the Sea!! I bet the new owners (of one year) have have had extra time to work on it this March on account of that school in northern Indiana not making the Sweet Sixteen.

Seriously though, Pizza By the Sea is my favorite. Probably the best thing to ever come out of that school...

Fat Clemenzas is a tad farther than some of the other pizza restaurants, but it is SO worth the extra miles!!

Suddenly I am craving pizza ....

Jet's Pizza has the best thick crust pizza. They are known for their 8 corner thick crust pizza (Be careful it is addicting . Try it! 850-654-JETS.
www.jetspizza.com

Pizza by the Sea has always been our first meal when we arrive. However since the owner change, we tried them three times and were disappointed each time. Soggy pizza and as Skunky said, not their fault, but out of control kids, parent's fault.

So we are glad to hear Amore' has made a come back, as we loved it when Amory was there. We like Bruno's for carry out and Angelina's when someone in the group might want more than pizza. We have Pickle Factory on the list for our late April trip.

Pizza Bar for best gourmet pizza -- authentic wood-oven pizza with gourmet toppings, not to mention the Caprese and the fillleto.

Bruno's for best take-out pizza.

I have been a Bruno's devotee for about as long as I can remember. However, someone turned me on to a Pizza by the Sea pizza with pepperoni, bacon, and feta. I loved it (although I haven't liked their normal fare). Later on, I ordered a Bruno's with the same toppings combo. It just didn't get it. Later on, again, I had Pizza by the Sea do that combo, and it was divine! What's up with that?

Jet's Pizza has the best thick crust pizza. They are known for their 8 corner thick crust pizza (Be careful it is addicting . Try it! 850-654-JETS.
www.jetspizza.com

where's that?

I have been a Bruno's devotee for about as long as I can remember. However, someone turned me on to a Pizza by the Sea pizza with pepperoni, bacon, and feta. I loved it (although I haven't liked their normal fare). Later on, I ordered a Bruno's with the same toppings combo. It just didn't get it. Later on, again, I had Pizza by the Sea do that combo, and it was divine! What's up with that?

Different ingrediants and technique which seperates any pizza joint and any restaurant for that matter.

I too have heard Pizza By The Sea is slipping. But how could it not Bryan was fanatical about his pizza. They may be using the same ingrediants which are top notch but the technique and consistency is what made them so good before.

Jet's Pizza is in the strip mall complex at the Destin Publix the next building over from Jasmine Thai and the Chan's Wine World.

Amores in Gulf Place

My twins ask to go there every night. Crisp thin crust pizza and sandwiches are awesome. Great outdoor patio
with friendly service and owners. Highly recommend!!!!

I was down for the weekend and got to try a few new places. Friday when we got there we tried Pickle Factory. We got there around 9 pm and the workers and owner were sitting outside talking. I asked if they were open and they jumped right up and said absolutely! So we went inside and it was not like I was expecting, in a good way. It was dark and had couches to sit on and a bar and a very unique atmosphere. We got the crab pizza and it was pretty good...they also give you a side of pickles (imagine that) and they were quite good! Will go back eventually, but after I try Pizza by the Sea and Fat Daddy's of course!!

Being a 'local' for 4 years, I've been a regular at Pizza By The Sea. It was always good. However this past year, it's a 'hit or miss' place. Last week it was a hit-great pizza. Today it's a real miss.... burned pizza crust (once again--why do they even serve it?). I can't recommend anyone going there for a good pizza - I just don't know what they'll get for a pizza. And I'm not sure if I'm going to be a 'local' customer there for very much longer..... so disappointed. Told the staff but no refund or credit toward a next time. :angry:

Enzos makes a wonderful Pizza!

Enzo's pizza is good when the oven is working or they actually have the ingredients on hand to actually make a pizza or take your order and then a half hour later come out and tell you you're not getting a pizza. Other than that, its good. I'm not bitter though...

Bubba's Pizza up on the west end of Panama City Beach on 98 (across from the Tom Thumb) is pretty good and the prices are unbelievable. All the pies are thin crust and 18 inches. You can get a regular pie for under 10 bucks. The style is more Jersey or Pennsylvania where the sauce is swirled over the cheese. The cheese steaks are huge and inexpensive as well. They deliver to parts of 30 as well.

Oddly enough, I scanned the thread and to no avail did I find anyone mention McTighes Irish Pub in Blue Mountain for GREAT PIZZA! I am sure few would expect an Irish Pub to host a great pizza, but definitely a go to place if you have not tried it.

***this is not a paid endorsement***

Pickle Factory gets my vote for great pizza. Laughing Cow is my absolute favorite, but I also like the Italian sausage and mushroom.

And the fact that I can actually get a decent beer for a couple bucks doesn't hurt!

I have heard about McTighes pizza from a few folks!

I love their fish and chips! some of best fries ever (don't get me started on the bad french fry craze that has slowly but surely crept into SoWal).

I have heard about McTighes pizza from a few folks!

I love their fish and chips! some of best fries ever (don't get me started on the bad french fry craze that has slowly but surely crept into SoWal).

We should have this conversation on the French Fry Quest......Someone told us last year that 98 BBQ had the best fries and they are really great. I will put up Edward's Fine Food and Wine as the best on 30A. But don't get me wrong, 98 BBQ Fries and their BBQ are both worth the little drive. They are just different dining experiences. Will try and get myself to Pickles in Seaside, but am having a really hard time remembering my last chili dog...but I will try it because they have the two 2 ounce patty burgers (the way to my heart).

Iris, you rock!

enzo's is awesome thin ny style pizzq. there problem is a bad location which makes business tough so they run out of things. i've gotten pizza at mctiques a few times and it pretty good.

We should have this conversation on the French Fry Quest......Someone told us last year that 98 BBQ had the best fries and they are really great. I will put up Edward's Fine Food and Wine as the best on 30A. But don't get me wrong, 98 BBQ Fries and their BBQ are both worth the little drive. They are just different dining experiences. Will try and get myself to Pickles in Seaside, but am having a really hard time remembering my last chili dog...but I will try it because they have the two 2 ounce patty burgers (the way to my heart).

ok, I'm in. Let's go on a Quest for the perfect french fry in SoWal! (or surrounding area - I will drive long distances if necessary)!

"Oddly enough, I scanned the thread and to no avail did I find anyone mention McTighes Irish Pub in Blue Mountain for GREAT PIZZA! I am sure few would expect an Irish Pub to host a great pizza, but definitely a go to place if you have not tried it.

***this is not a paid endorsement*** "

Little known fact...

The guy who owns Johnny McTighes owned the first Mellow Mushroom restaurant in Atlanta on Pharr Rd. McTighes' pizza is, basically, Mellow Mushroom pizza. Only the dough has been tweeked because MM wouldn't let him use the recipe.