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Island Pizza

2.9 (348 reviews)
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Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated a few days ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Happy hour specials

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Hernan C.

We came here because it's advertised as the best pizza on the island but we were pleasantly surprised to find that their chicken wings were absolutely amazing! They were crispy and delicious and came out piping hot. They were also well coated in the delicious barbecue sauce that we ordered. The place has a good atmosphere with dollar bills hung up all around the area. The pizza came out right afterwards and the service Sophia provided was excellent, but we were a little underwhelmed with the pizza dough.... we just expected it to be crunchier and better. It was a little bit chewy and my daughter said it tasted like it came.oit of the freezer Overall a cool little spot to grab some wings, a cold drink and decent pizza..... still searching for the best pie on the island though!

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Matt P.

I really like the setup that they have here. They have a nice outdoor patio to sit and eat your pizza. The staff inside was very nice and welcoming. Now for the pizza. This was an average pizza. It's the thickness of a ny pizza the dough is a little soft and flops when you hold it. The cheese was pretty average age didn't have a ton of flavor. The meatballs were chopped into fine purses and were probably my favorite part.

White Pizza

I'm confused about the negative reviews. This place was great! Our waitress made sure our drinks were full and was very attentive. Zero complaints. We ordered a large Hogs-N-Horns and a large White Pizza. Both were great and the crust was perfect. We're excited to come back next time we're in town.

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Anna D.

We were going to go to traders next door but when we walked in no one acknowledged us so we decided to go next door to island pizza and it was a good choice. The people were really nice. The pizza was amazing and it was fast. The place itself is really nice.

Tiffany D.

I feel bad giving a sub par review because there was no bad experience. We got an extra large pizza with sausage for takeout. Honestly it tasted like a frozen pizza. The sausage was chopped into tiny pieces and had that frozen taste, the crust was chewy with lots of flour, and the cheese was eh.. It was a bit below average but not awful. Great service, great price, but below average pizza.

The hogs and horns
William R.

Sanibel's local pizza shack. The decor is kind of a chaotic, hot mess: signed dollar bills stapled to the walls, college pennants circling the room, a huge Clydesdale painted on the wall, and a strangely hypnotic, poured epoxy floor somewhat reminiscent of a Jackson Pollock. But hey, who cares? You didn't come here for some bougie chic vibe. You came here sandy and salty and sunburned from the beach for a classic pie and a cold beer, and that's what you're gonna get, my friend. I gravitate toward the hogs and horns. Pizza has good crust and cheese but sauce is very minimal. Try the local mango flavored beer. Dine in, pick up or delivery. Be prepared to wait a long time for your order. 5* = incredible (rare) 4* = very good/ strong desire to return 3* = generally good experience 2* = poor/ no desire to return 1* = a particularly awful experience

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The best pizza and wings on the island! You have to get extra Sanibel sauce to dip your pizza in. The staff are so nice!

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Ordered our first night on Sanibel after a long travel day. Very mediocre and expensive. Would not order again.

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Amazing. Best pizza I ever had! Wonderful and friendly service. Would definitely come here again!

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The crust makes the pizza and they do it well. We called in our order, it was ready on the dot and we took it to the beach nearby. Yum!

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