This is a pizza shop that is one of the very finite number of businesses operation on the waterfront in Solomons. It has very limited indoor seating. There are outdoor seats as well and they were partially covered by trees, which was important because there was a summer thunderstorm when I visited. In theory, they have an online ordering platform, but what they said to others when I got there was that they shut down online ordering when in-person business gets busy, and it's not a huge operation so this probably happens on the regular. All of this is fine by me, but important to know. They offer a menu of house specials with vaguely Dungeons and Dragons themed names. The Vampire Slayer that I ended up with (named for its ample roasted garlic) surprised me, in the sense that I didn't read the menu closely enough to realize that this was a vegan pizza, so basically a tomato pie without cheese. This actually worked out reasonably well for me even though it wasn't what I intended. The tomato and garlic flavors were vigorous, the crust browned nicely, and I had other things to fill me up. Outside of pizza, they had beverages and one or two appetizers and desserts that are subject to availability. The question to me is whether the quality was worth stopping here for as compared to the bigger food selection in urban areas across the bridge, to which the answer for me was yes. read more

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Great location to hang out and to hang out and watch the Annual Solomons Island Fire Fighter Parade. Didn't think I'd eat the whole pizza but accept for a shared slice, I did. Great crunch and interesting combinations. I decided to go with the Gandalf when the sage, ricotta, and garlic caught my attention and had me wonder how that'd play together. The sage was a little off-putting but once I added some crushed red pepper, everything came together. Even if there was some caramelized onions and mushrooms along with it elevated it as well. Can you really have too many toppings on a pizza? NOOOO course not. Definitely a spot that locals frequent but they welcomed us with open arms. It was good chatting with some of the employees and the owner's dad who came in to grab his pizza as well. read more

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I like this spot quite a bit. Their pizza is great and never overcooked. The indoor decor is unique (those pizza boxes!) and it's always very chill. Definitely two thumbs up. read more

My partner and I recently moved to the area and have been looking for a good go-to pizza spot. This place was recommended on reddit and we knew we had to give it a try. We were greeted by a friendly staff and ordered the hivemind as well as the dungeon dragon pizza. They were perfectly thin and crispy. The red onions on the dungeon dragon pizza complimented the thinly sliced jalapeños very well and had a slight kick to it. The honey and chili on the hivemind pizza was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. There is plenty of seating both inside and outside. When we went, it was a bit windy so we took our pizzas inside to enjoy and saw that there were also games you can play while you wait for your meal. We enjoyed this place so much and we will be back! read more

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Great pizza, definitely top spot in the area and MD. Personal size and big enough for smaller kids able to share 1. About 15min from order to ready to eat. Dining inside and out. I think price correlates to quality and flavor. Will definitely go back when we are in the area. read more

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Pizza is good, worst hours in the planet. They are close between 2-5 on Saturday afternoons, I watched over 30 people come up and see if they were open while eating across the street. Huge missed opportunity read more

Cryptic Pizza is nestled on Solomons Island, and this carry-out pizza place also has plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy your pie(s). It's not pizza-by-the-slice, but 12-inch whole pies that are 6 slices, of various toppings - I absolutely LOVED the names of their pizzas (Marg, Hivemind, Beast Hunter, Dungeon Dragon, Brooklyn Knight, Gandalf, Goblin King, Triforce, Presto, and Vampire Salyer)! They also have key lime by by the whole or by the slice. We ordered: +the Gandalf - this was topped with mozzarella, provolone, Parm, ricotta, garlic, black pepper, and sage +the Dungeon Dragon - this was topped with tomato, mozzarella, jalapenos, red onions, garlic, and chili flakes; we opted out of the pepperoni; the jalapenos were raw and sliced, and there was a cup of 'Xtra dragon' which had pickled hot peppers to add to your liking +slice of key lime pie - the slice is more on the smaller end; this was very tart and yummy! The pizzas are made-to-order and came out hot; the presentation was great! It just tickled me that on the inside lid of the Dungeon Dragon was a message that said, 'Don't fear the dragon. Enjoy!' Tee hee! There's a self-serve area of napkins, utensils, and chili flake packets. We were assisted by Drake, and he was just so awesome - super kind, very welcoming, friendly, and had a great sense of humor! Definitely a great eatery to stop by if you're in the area! Free street and lot parking in the area available. +made-to-order pizzas +tasty key lime pie +ask for Drake! +free street and lot parking in the area read more

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Excellent take out pizza on Solomons Island. This new pizza joint is fire and just what Solomons Island needed. It's take out only with outdoor communal seating only right across the street from the water - great views! Rest assured there are public restrooms. Their pizzas are served in a traditional pizza box and they're 12 inches big, 6 slices. They have a vast array of pies but rest assured you can get a traditional cheese or pepperoni. They sell canned drinks, bottled water and slices of Key Lime pie. Service was friendly, informative & fast. Our pies came out piping hot and they were delicious. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Great food! Great Staff! Made fresh 3 pies came out in about 15 mins! Will be back :) read more

Cryptic Pizza - Dungeon Dragon - Pizza Near Me - Solomons, Maryland

Awesome pizza... sauce is amazing. Im a Boston guy, this is most definitely the best pizza I have ever had in Maryland!

I hesitate to post a five star review as it will cause more people to go there and I'll have to fight the crowd to get great pizza fast. Key lime pie is the best too! read more

Everything was awesome- pizza, yummy! Key lime pie, yummy. Nice shading for eating outside and friendly service.

Amazing pizza and friendly staff. I'm a pizza snob from Boston and their pizza is top notch. Highly recommend.

The food is amazing and fresh. Nothing is old and the service was amazing too. The order taker was extremely nice and was helpful as well. Overall I highly recommend this pizza place and helps to support local businesses as well! read more

10/10 definitely recommend this place! It's a new pizza place that definitely hits the spot. They had quite a few fun pizza options to choose from. We got the "beast hunter" pizza and it was excellent. The theme and vibe from this place is really cool too. We will definitely be returning. Keep up the great work cryptic! read more

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Cute takeout place and good pizza! Loved the crust! Would definitely recommend to others visiting Solomon's Island and wanting pizza.

I have been here twice now, and both times the pizza was awesome. It is a little pricey for the size of the pizza, a 12 inch pizza for $14 is a little steep. The food comes out pretty quickly, and the staff has been pleasant. There are dining spots both inside and out. So it is definitely a nice addition to the Solomon's atmosphere. read more

The pizza at Cryptic is outstanding - the crust is a perfect balance of chewy and crispy, and the flavors are as interesting as they are delicious. My favorite was the Green Goblin, but you can't go wrong with any of the pizzas. Plus, they have gluten free and vegan options! Not to mention that the service is excellent. The beautiful outdoor space is also tree covered so gives you a nice break from the sun on a hot day. read more

The pizza are very nice and delicious. The manager appears to be very concerned about acceptance or he says he's not doing his job. My wife and I enjoyed our first, second, third and fourth pizza and we haven't been disappointed read more

The food was amazing. I got a vegan pizza and it was so so so good. Loved it. Highly suggest Cryptic pizza. They are awesome

We recently relocated here from overseas after 10 years and since my husband is in the military, we decided to visit the restaurant 20 minutes away from our house. We have a large group of people including our children and our four-month-old St Bernard baby. Our dog thrown up on the floor after ordering 3 boxes of pizza, and we asked the restaurant for the cleaning thing, and they provided us with a small rug. In order to make cleaning up more convenient, we requested a mop or broom; however, they did not have any and we did clean up the mess made by our dog. As a result, the server delivered our food and placed it on the table without providing us with plates and utensils and didnt say anyhting at all . My husband talked to their manager and he apologized for the manner in which they treated us. . As a result, we will not be returning to this establishment in the future since the customer service is so poor. read more

Went here for the first time, and I liked it!! Employees were friendly. We got the "Marg" and it was super delicious. The outdoor seating also had some nice music, and some nice trees for shade. read more

Cryptic Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Solomons, Maryland

Amazing service the person taking the orders was very pleasant as well. The pizza is definitely really good very authentic original pizza with amazing taste. It has a view of the river right in front of it very relaxing and beautiful place to take the family read more

We walked in around 7:40/7:45 and the worker was passive aggressive about us walking in 15 minutes before close. They took 6 of our orders and were about to cut off the last 2 in our group. As someone who has been in the restaurant industry, I understand it may suck. But you still take the order bc that's the hours you are open. If there's a problem you either close earlier or lock the door earlier and say you're no longer taking orders. Don't be a jerk about ordering food within your hours. read more

I dream about this pizza. It is perfection! My favorite is a Brooklyn Knight with garlic added.

Great pizza, but a tad pricey. They have a nice outdoor spot right near the boardwalk with a water view. Service was great

Best pizza in the area in the area! We travel 30 minutes to have this pizza every weekend! If you haven't tried it, you're missing out.