Great pizza!!! We are sold on this place.. great service .. this a the place to be...And right next door is the ice cream parlor..

Did the food live up to the hype? No. Sadly, our visit to Maria's was not the visit we had hoped for. Our server was... well, I'm not sure how to put it, let's just say he didn't seem to be present at work that day, but we roll with punches around here, and we ordered our food. I absolutely loved the teriyaki wings. They were cooked perfectly. The sauce was great, and my only critique would be the blue cheese, which was not the same quality as the wings themselves. The bread service was terrible. I am not exactly sure what kind of bread that was supposed to be, but it was improperly cooked and tasted very bitter. We were able to jazz it up with some olive oil and balsamic vinegar that was left on the table. I ordered the margarita pizza and was excited because of all the buzz around the pizza at Maria's. It was fine. It just wasn't the quality of pizza I was looking for. The sauce was fresh and had a great tomato flavor, but lacked any sort of spice of any kind. The crust was decent. It was probably the best part of the pizza. That cheese was a good flavor, but one bite and the whole cheese was coming off with the pizza into your mouth. The tomatoes were cut a little too thick so they didn't get quite cooked well enough on top of the pie. My friends marsala also lacked in flavor. The sauce was missing that delicious wine element and it was kind of on the bitter side. It wants to be marsala, but it's not. I have to give extra credits to the manager who came around and talked to us and took our critiques seriously. One thing we did forget to mention was that their booths are like sitting on the gym bleachers in high school and for any extended period of time they can become increasingly uncomfortable. I could see maybe how some people enjoyed Maria's, it just wasn't for us, so keep an open mind. Maybe Maria's is for you and maybe it's not but you have to give them a try to find out. read more

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Maria's is always our go to on our first night in OIB. We aren't in the mood to stand in line and just want to unpack and chill. The pizza is so delicious and the Antipasto salad is phenomenal. You have to go next door for ice cream as well. Such a great stop. We go at least 2X a week. read more

My four children and I stopped in on a whim and a for lunch and WOW! The pizza was delicious (I get so tired of pizza because my kids always want it- but this was amazing!)! T he cheese was ooey gooey- the spaghetti and meatballs were super tasty (sauce was lovely and obviously homemade). The bread and salad were tasty and fresh. To top it off the service was attentive and kind (even with four regrats ;) ). There is an attached donut/gelato place and they give a discount to patrons who have a Maria's receipt (this place also has daily deals!). 1000% recommend! read more

Marias Pizzeria - Large cheese pizza! Delicious!! - Pizza Near Me - Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

Omg this place was so delicious! I saw this place on social media & I'm so glad we decided to go! The pizza was absolutely delicious. Definitely some of the best pizza I've had. The crust was the perfect texture - chewy but not too chewy. We got the Mediterranean pizza which has garlic & olive oil as the base & I highly recommend. The sausage tasted so fresh and flavorful. The pizza had so much cheese which is always a plus with pizza (or any food really). The service was great even though we had to wait a little bit to be seated because it was busy. The owner also came around to make sure everything was good. There's a good amount of seating but it does get crowded - definitely worth the wait though. Parking is easy because there's a parking lot. Definitely on my restaurant list when we come to visit the beach again! read more

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The pizza was amazing! Danielle our server was very sweet and helpful! The atmosphere was like a fine Italian restaurant! read more

Tried this place out after many recommendations, service was okay just took forever, the environment was good but a little loud and crowded (seating) more of a bar style restaurant than somewhere I want to bring my child again.. there were a lot of older people drinking and being loud. The pizza was not as great as I was expecting, I had a hair in my food to top it off.. I didn't complain I just declined a box and went about my night. I don't think I'll be returning here. If you're looking for a "dressier" place to go drink and eat this is for you. Not for children in my opinion. Maybe it's just where they seated us?? read more

We stopped by here for a quick meal. The service was good all around and we were sat pretty quick. The Mediterranean Pizza was really good. I got it without olives and added pepperoni which was a great decision. Probably one of the best pizzas I've had in a while. The toppings and cheese tasted really fresh. Every slice had an instagram worth cheese pull. The crust was also the perfect consistency with just enough crunch but soft on the inside. read more

Marias Pizzeria - Mediterranean Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

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We were in the area and decided we wanted pizza. I checked Yelp and Maria's had the best ratings. Glad we stopped. We walked in and placed an order for pizza and calzone. They had a special so we added wings. Service was quick and I have to say this is the best pizza I have found in the area. The wings had good flavor and the perfect crunch. The only things I would change are personal preference - the calzone tomato sauce was too chunky and the calzone could have used more ricotta. Everything else was very good and we will be making Maria's our new pizza stop. read more

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The service was adequate. The ladies' bathroom was in shambles; not clean, broken down and ignored. We started dining at Maria's when they opened. We were very excited to enjoy pasta "al dente" and a pizza crust that had a little "raise." It had a nice crunch, with a ridge that gave one the perfect handle, (also a great crunch). The pizza was dressed with just the right amount of mozzarella or whatever topping we ordered. Every year we noticed a downgrade. This year was the worst! The pasta was mushy and the crust was like eating a manila folder. We will not return and I understand we are not the only diners who live nearby that are disappointed and sad about the premade pizza shells and overcooked pasta. read more

We ordered pizza online and it said it would be ready at 5:55 it was 30 minutes passed the time. Unacceptable

Wouldn't spend a single dollar here. Wouldn't know how the food was. Whoever thought it was alright to give us a shitty attitude at the host stand before we could even get any type of service from the wait staff. Rolled her eyes the moment we said "5 and a high chair." Then told us there was a 40 minute wait - multiple open tables & no one in line in front of our party. When we asked about all the open tables she snapped "the one that's being bussed? It's reserved." And made sure to be a smart ass about it. If you're expecting a polite and welcoming experience - you won't get that here. Not to mention being screamed at by a teenager behind the host stand to "HAVE A GREAT NIGHT" after they were so rude and degrading. read more

Great experience! After lots of traffic getting to the island on July 5, we decided to dine in which we never do. Cheryl (not sure of spelling) was our awesome server. She was kind, attentive and so fun! We had lots of yummy food and the portions were huge! Enough for leftovers for lunch the next day! Thanks for the great service Cheryl! read more

Right outside of the bridge into Ocean Isle Beach near the Eagles shop, in a plaza with ample parking. Outside and inside seems real nice, I ordered take out so don't have much to comment. The ordering process was simple, you can call in or do online. Staff was friendly and food was ready at the time stated. The pasta pescatore I ordered was a little bland but still good. The focaccia bread was delicious! The hot and habanero flavored wings were also tasty, with good ranch provided. I would order from here again if I'm back in the area! Prices are in the moderate range for dinner but you get big portions in my opinion so it's worth it. read more

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Food and service tonight was very good. I did trash them a year ago that was well deserved. It seems they have turned it around. That's a good thing. We will be back. Thanks read more

The service was good, we got seated fast, and our food came out fast as well. I ordered the Pasta Pescatore; the sauce was mid , although not usually a fan of tomato sauce based pastas. I did enjoy the shrimps, they were the most tasty and the portions were enough to fill me up. It was a little pricey but maybe I'd go again to try their pizza. read more

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Heard good things, so came in from Sunset Beach island to give it a try. We came a bit early (mid May) and was seated immediately. It filled up quickly as we ate our dinner, so can see this being a long wait during busy season. I ordered the chicken piccata as my entrée and my friend ordered the tortellini. Piccata was good, but I thought the sauce was a little bit watery. Not one of the best I've had, but it was good. The Tortellini Michaelangelo was absolutely amazing. My friend loved it and it was her second time ordering. I sampled it and could not believe how amazing it was (was having a little regret not ordering:) A bit salty, but matter of opinion. Side salads with both and they were a nice size. This place is a jackpot right off the Ocean Isle Beach island, but expect a wait or make reservations. Oh and it's connected to an ice cream shop, so ... bonus!! Service was great, too. She was new and did a perfect job! read more

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I heard the pizza was over the top here but it really was. First off, Mondays are half off of a bottle of wine so the place was packed with patrons having vino. We tried the meatball app - those were delicious. But the pizza was so good. We tried the ricotta, garlic, basil and tomato pizza. Wowza! And the crust was perfecto! The ricotta was creamy and garlicky. I mean you have to try it - it's that's simple. We also ordered the mediterrran pizza. YUM!!!! Loaded with olives, sausage, red pepper and onions. The flavor was delicious. I was really impressed with this place. And our server was great and tentative. read more

Marias Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

I am a local. Have been in Sunset Beach part time since 1981 and full time since 2021. Growth has been good in the respects that we have more variety of restaurants and services. So, pizza is always a topic since. Many have moved here from northern parts and complain about the absence of "good pizza". I have been in the area for all my life And have never found a reason to complain about pizza, or bagels for that matter. Now, many of our transplants are northerners who have opened restaurants that meet the criteria for "good pizza". Unfortunately they don't meet the service standards that us locals are used to. Joey O's worked for awhile but they couldn't handle the tourist influx. We gave up and patronized Maria's at OIB. Worked pretty good until tourist season. Messed up orders and late notification of the readiness of pick up orders. I mean, how hard is it to put an extra rance dressing in an order of wings? Happened 3 times. And cold pizza as well. So we will find another place. Can't believe we tip them generously on take out orders. Take note restaurants, locals keep you afloat for many months when tourist aren't here. And if you don't staff adequately when we want to patronize you between Memorial Day and Labor Day, we won't bother with you the rest of the year. read more

Service was impeccable...Food was outstanding....Ambiance very comfortable.....Price was very reasonable.....I give it a 5 across the board!

Our go to spot in OIB, great food, great drinks, and great atmosphere. Everyone is always so welcoming, we frequently sit at the bar just to see Taylor, she always greets us with a smile and has our favorite drinks ready for us! read more

We were traveling through the area and got hungry after a round of golf. Finding good is a crapshoot but Maria's is a definite winner. We originally stopped in for pizza, how bad could someone screw up pizza. The menu was so interesting we went for a dinner, I had the Chicken Cacciatore and my wife had the Chicken Piccata cooked to her dietary needs. Both were delicious. Definitely a good stop, the service was also very good. read more

Awesome strawberry salad and pizza. Had lasagna once, had to send back due to inside was cold.

For some reason take out pizzas are overly thick on the dough and IMHO under cooked. On three separate occasions I ordered the large "Maria" pizza with the options of "thin" and "crispy" through the "Toast" app. All three times when I got my pizza home I had to finish them off in my oven. The onions and peppers were still almost crispy and the crust was just lightly brown. Even after cooking in my oven until the crust was a dark brown the pizza crust was still so soft I had to eat it with a fork and knife. It tasted good, but this pizza style is not my preference. read more

Extremely disappointed in their incompetence and false advertising. To start, I ordered a wheat beer on tap that they had replaced with a different beer. I asked if the replacement was the same style as the one that was removed, and the bartender said "yes" - but I got an IPA instead of a wheat beer. Anyone who knows beer understands that an IPA is a million miles apart from a wheat beer. To add insult to injury, I inquired about their "deep dish" pizza and ended up ordering one. While the taste was fine, it wasn't even close to a deep dish pizza. It was 100% a Sicilian pizza. How they could possibly confuse the two is beyond me. I'd spend my money elsewhere if I were you. Save yourself the disappointment. read more

Pizza was a huge disappointment- had the Maria's Special pizza - odds snd ends just tossed on a pizza crust. I mean really, is it hard to make a decent pizza??? Another so called restaurant I'll never go to again. read more

Pizza took 3 hours, I had to call 4 times. I really think they for my order. Once my pizza arrived they forgot my 3 orders of garlic knots And the pizza was cold. read more

Bottom line: Maria's Pizzeria delivered a pizza with good toppings and sauce but I felt the crust was too doughy and almost underdone for my taste (however you can order it extra done if wanted, I would do so next time). If you order online, easiest to just order one of their specialities as special orders could be not as simple to do. Delivery time was better than predicted and decent considering mid-summer season. I'd go with 3.5 stars this time. The Deets: On the last night at Ocean Isle Beach, we did not want to wait for a long period in line at some of the restaurants around so we decided to get pizza delivery from Maria's Pizzeria. At first, we thought we would get half pizza one way/number of toppings and half pizza another way but found that their online delivery ordering process made this idea not an easy move for us...so we opted just to get a large Maria's (house specialty) pizza with pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, onions, red peppers, and tomato sauce as it was easy to order online. The delivery was made within a reasonable amount of time (less than the 80 minutes predicted). The toppings and sauce tasted good, in adequate amount but not over generous. However I have to say that their website-described hand tossed signature Neapolitan dough made a crust that was too doughy and too floppy (almost underdone for me) for my personal preference which I admit I like a bit more crispy/thinner. You do have a place online to indicate if you would like it done a bit extra and I would definitely use that feature in ordering in the future for myself. But, again, taste wise I thought that it was good. Maria's house speciality pizza did the trick for a spur decision pizza delivery night at OIB before leaving out back home in the a.m. Knowing their website and online choices now, I think I would make some selections in the future that would make the experience better for me. read more

Marias Pizzeria - MARIA'S (house specialty) pizza - pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, onions, red peppers & tomato sauce, July 2024. - Pizza Near Me - Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

We had takeout from here. We did not sit at the restaurant. The food was absolutely tasty. However, it's a little bit pricey to charge $25 for a chicken piccata dish and $25 for a chicken Parmesan dish both of which had really small, thin pieces of chicken breast. Aside from the high price and low quantity of food, the quality of food was really good. read more

Went on a whim - great service, fantastic food. I left saying this is actually one of the best Italian restaurants I've had in a while!

We had a great dinner of pizza and salad. Tara was a wonderfully talented server. Fantastic customer service and great food, highly recommend! read more

Excellent, Large Bar Area great beer and liquor selections. Their focaccia, bread is so fresh and soft! I do wish it was a great Italian bread though but to complaints here! Baked Ziti was delicious, red sauce is on point. Zitis were cooked perfectly great quality mozzarella. Chicken Cutlet was pounded just right and seasoned and cooked perfectly! OMG AND THEIR CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING IS EVERYTHING! This is a hard dressing to find at a restaurant period. When I knew they had it got excited and it lived up to all expectations!!! Great ITALIAN Food!!!!! I stayed a week and went here twice! read more

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My son and daughter-in-law stopped in for dinner this evening (4/13/2026). We all were pleased with our pasta meals and service provided by Brittany. Our food came out very timely and hot even though they were busy. Very pleased! Well done Brittany! read more

First visit Excellent service Excellent Meal Cold Beer We drove up from Little River. Visited during Memorial Day weekend which resulted in terrible traffic. Nevertheless all good once we arrived. Will certainly return and encourage our friends to visit. read more

I can only speak to the takeout service. Ordered a couple pies and they were ready at time promised and we enjoyed them. Thicker crust on the edges, thin in the middle. Good taste and ingredients seemed fresh. I'd order here again. Staff was friendly when I paid. One star shy of 5 due to missing silverware for the salad and napkins. read more

We order pizza from Maria's all the time. The last time it was a disappointment. We asked for light sauce, but it was really no sauce and overcooked. I'm sure we'll give them another try, but at $30 for a specialty pizza, add tax and tip, it's becoming a luxury. We have not found any other pizza place that's decent in Shallotte or OIB. We are picky pizza people. read more

We are relocating to the area and decided to try out Maria's. The food was awesome and the service was even better. James was our server and he provided the best service ever! read more

Food and service was amazing. Best Italian dishes around. We ate there twice this week on vacation.

Maria's has the most delicious pizza! I can't comment on any of the other food because I can't go there and not get the pizza. James V is a top notch waiter. Very friendly, personable, funny, and provided excellent service. Very efficient and timely. read more

While we've enjoyed Maria's in the past, our recent experience was terrible. We ordered two pizzas and wings at 6 pm for delivery. The food didn't arrive until after 9 pm! We called the restaurant twice to check on our order. They were apathetic and unhelpful to our situation. When the food finally did arrive, everything was cold, and the wings were not properly cooked. read more