Great Pizza and Bar on the Boardwalk Everyone knows that the Maruca brothers make the best pizza on the boardwalk. I finally tried the pasta with vodka sauce. Holy smokes it is excellent. The boys are NOT just pizza men. They are Italian chefs. If you are not a non-pizza eater hanging out with pizza eaters, order from the menu. You will not be disappointed. They also have an extended bar off the pizza stand in the back. Great bar with beer, drink, and food deals. Order a couple of beers and get a free slice. It's probably the best bar on that boardwalk. Must stop if you're on the boardwalk. Thanks read more

Maruca's Tomato Pies - Pizza Near Me - Seaside Heights, New Jersey

Stopped in after a day at the shore with family. Son and husband had pizza, slices are huge, but easy to eat. Jen and I had the Italian sausage, sweet as well as the peppers. No complaints on the meal. Waitress was friendly and checked in on us to see how we were doing. Small area behind the front of house where you can sit and eat. read more

Maruca's Tomato Pies - Pizza SLICE - Pizza Near Me - Seaside Heights, New Jersey

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The pizza is amazing!!!! The fried calamari delicious!!! The people who work here are so friendly, not fake friendly, nice people. Get the suggested specials!!! You won't regret it. As for ambiance it is on the boardwalk; it doesn't get any better than that!!! Love love love... enjoy read more

Maruca's Tomato Pies - Pizza Near Me - Seaside Heights, New Jersey

Was looking for dinner on the boardwalk and saw a sign pointing out Portnoy ranked this the best pizza on the boardwalk so I had to try it. First of all, props for it being so fresh and made to order, something you don't necessarily expect on a boardwalk. Absolutely no flop, which is always a win in my book. The sauce was sweet and complemented the cheese nicely. Was this incredible pizza? If we're comparing to the greats, of course not. But for pizza on the boardwalk, I don't think you can do it better! read more

Maruca's Tomato Pies - Cheese Pie - Pizza Near Me - Seaside Heights, New Jersey

Best pizza on the boardwalk. Sometimes sketchy clientele bc of the location & time you go, service pretty good. It is expensive tho. 2 slices and 2 small drinks are about the cost of an entire pizza on the mainland. Will always come back every now and then no matter what bc the pizza is just amazing! Tasted like home when you're a local read more

Maruca's Tomato Pies - Plain slice - Pizza Near Me - Seaside Heights, New Jersey

Maruca's Pizza. The Best. The End. Outside seating and awesome waitstaff knocked it out of the park!!! Just wow. Haven't been here in a while.... What was I crazy????? GO! read more

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Yeah so I love pizza - I'm actually a pizza snob. Marucas advertises a sweet tomato sauce. It was a sweet sauce, plenty of cheese that left the slice slightly greasy. It was the perfect nuance of grease. Two doors down is 3 brothers - which is a drier slice and not as good. read more

Every time at seaside boardwalk I need to hit up Marucas. It's a must! Delish every time! read more

Maruca's Tomato Pies - Pizza SLICE - Pizza Near Me - Seaside Heights, New Jersey

To me the crust is what makes this pizza delectable. Crispy and thin. Fresh. The tomatoe sauce is tasty and satisfying. This is the only place I will buy pizza on seaside boardwalk. We don't eat there- we eat outside on a picnic table and benches. read more

When you're at the Jersey Shore, you understand that the food will be overpriced and far from amazing. So when you're looking for pizza, all you're asking for is a solid slice. The equivalent of a line-drive single. The workers are friendly, and it's a great location on the boardwalk. But back to the slice. I eat all kinds of pizza, and love a generic Jersey slice. I can't remember not finishing a slice due to such bad flavor. Poor quality cheese, and the sauce is way off. I sighed and gave up halfway through the elongated slice. Avoid. read more

This place was good. A very typical Jersey shore pizza place. The pizza was really good. We also god wings. Service was pretty good too the place was packed too read more

Maruca's Tomato Pies - Wings - Pizza Near Me - Seaside Heights, New Jersey

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Friendly hostess. Friendly and efficient server. Sat outside and was perfect for gazing at the ocean and people watching. Pizza was excellent and the beer was good and cold. What more do you need to know!? Will be back for sure. read more

Got the crispy plain and sausage pizza slices. Didn't disappoint - which sounds like a low bar but with the dicey food options here it's a huge plus! Their signature swirl and thin crusts are a unique flavor. Solid pizza and I'm a native New Yorker so I would know. Great location right on the boardwalk. Fast and friendly service to grab a quick bite on the beach. We'll be back to try their entrees and sandwiches. read more

Very large slices. Good pizza with a very thin crust. Very pricey but obviously boardwalk prices. wasn't my favorite but definitely a good slice. read more

Been coming here since I was a kid. Best pizza on the boardwalk. Bob has no idea what good pizza is. I live in Texas now and I yearn for real pizza. And when I come home I New Hersey the first thing I do is go to Maruca's for a slice. It's one of the best slices in New Jersey. Don't know what Bob's issue was but I wouldn't listen to him about any food if he doesn't like a slice from Maruca's. The calamari was real good too. read more

This is rating is compared to the other slices I tried on the boardwalk in Seaside, not compared to other areas in NJ or NY. I think I tried a slice from each place once, but this is the only one that I wanted to order a whole pie for the family. Be sure to avoid one of the many places called 3 brothers.... Was the worst I tried there at least. read more

Always my first stop on the boardwalk ! Such friendly waitresses. Best slice on the boards

We were greeted by Gina as soon as we walked in, Gina was very friendly and welcoming. It is so nice to be greeted with a big smile especially on our first visit. Skylar was our waitress and excellent! The best service I have had on the boardwalk. Pizza is delicious the sauce is a little on the sweeter side. A nice variety of cocktails. I recommend the Orange Crush. Bring the kids and family you will not be disappointed. read more

Ordered the tomato cheese slice - nice and huge. The crust and dough were incredible - not hard, but crispy and chewy. Love walking on a boardwalk with a good slice. 2 thumbs up. read more

Maruca's Tomato Pies - Pizza Near Me - Seaside Heights, New Jersey

It's pizza at the shore. It's fine, served luke warm by someone who clearly would rather be on the beach than working with flat fountain soda and a pretty gross restroom. Would I go out of my way for it? Absolutely not - but hunger at the shore makes for a lot of questionable choices. read more

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Stopped in here for some slices, we got a pepperoni pie and a plain pie. Very delicious read more

Maruca's Tomato Pies - pepperoni slice - Pizza Near Me - Seaside Heights, New Jersey

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Best pizza on the boardwalk, can't beat pizza beer and clam strips here. Services is always awesome too

Best pizza on the boardwalk and it's not even close. Fresh tomato sauce is unmatched. This is the only pizza place I will go to when I'm in Seaside. read more

Been coming here forever! Maruca's is the BEST pizza in Seaside! My buddy and I came for a walk on the boardwalk and had pizza for lunch . Simply the best pizza! We also met the owner who had a nice conversation! A really nice guy! I highly recommend Maruca's! read more

Maruca's Tomato Pies - 2 Regular slices - Pizza Near Me - Seaside Heights, New Jersey

Right off the bat, place is a solid 4 stars. I've tried pretty much all of the pizza places on the boardwalk and this place is the best. How did I not discover this before! Don't even go anywhere else, you won't regret. Wings were ok and fries were fresh. I do want to try other items and see how they fair. Place wasn't packed but service was slow. They did come and apologized first, even though we didn't say anything. I wonder how it would be during summer. read more

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My family & I participated in the Memorial walk fundraiser in memory of their 23 yr old son- Anthony who died from a severe, deadly food allergy when his epinephrine pen malfunctioned. After the walk , they treated all walkers to pizza. Donations go towards a scholarship fund. Excellent pie per my husband & family. The Maruca's were so giving, generous & thankful to all of us. I'm gluten free so I couldn't enjoy any pizza. But highly recommend this family-owned business. I spoke with the owner - Janet & will send her my GF pizza dough recipe ... read more

Crispy crust, great cheese, good sauce, but not too much of it because of the special spiral style. Recommend getting the sausage on top as an add on. Slices are good size. Prices are reasonable considering the norms for the boards. This place is a legend and worth checking out when you're at the shore. read more

Maruca's Tomato Pies - Pizza Near Me - Seaside Heights, New Jersey

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Didn't really know much about Maruca's till we moved down to South Jersey, but apparently they are an institution on the Seaside Heights boardwalk, known for their great tomato pies. Well, I have to agree, their pizza is great. With their unique tomato swirl and a delicious thin crust, this is one of the best boardwalk pizzas you will find. Dave Portnoy gave their pizza a 7.5 and he's pretty spot on. The inside of this place is pretty much what you'd expect to find on the Seaside boardwalk, crowded, busy bar area, not fancy and definitely in need of a serious upgrade. But, if you want the best boardwalk pizza you'll find in this area, Maruca's is the place to be. read more

Maruca's Tomato Pies - Plain Slice - Pizza Near Me - Seaside Heights, New Jersey

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A lot of hype over this joint and it came through somewhat, but did not change my life. Tasty pie with quality sauce and cheese being used. A lot of flavor, but also not necessary to come back for every time. Definitely once in awhile. Crust was not floppy, perfect ratio. Tried the calamari which tasted more like onion rings (don't compare them to a traditional Italian restaurant's version) they have been Boardwalk-a-fied "fried" but still enjoyable. They offer both zesty and sweet marinara options. Average cheese fries. Nice service with both indoor and outdoor seating options (right on the boardwalk for the atmosphere) w/ full service. read more

Maruca's Tomato Pies - Large Pie (good for 3 adults) - Pizza Near Me - Seaside Heights, New Jersey

Pizza is incredible! Sauce has a great flavor cooked to perfection. A great pick up for ocean side pizza

Maruca's is one of the most unique pizza places in New Jersey. They are definitely a stand-out on the Seaside Boardwalk. Although they may just look like a normal pizza stand from the boardwalk, they are in fact substantial. They used to be located farther south on the boardwalk until the fire, but later relocated. Before that, they used to have a Trenton location. Their pizza still has that "old Trenton" flair. Their cheese has a more pungent taste to it, and the rumor is that they mix mozzarella with cheddar. The crest has a brick oven texture. The sauce is applied in a swirl, and it is redder than most other ones. I prefer plain actually without any toppings, although I usually get something on my pizza, because Maruca's stands on its own with just the crust, cheese, and sauce. read more

Good pizza, great tomato pie. One of the best pizzas on the boardwalk. Been there multiple times and will go again.

Came here for lunch one during the off season when my friends and I happened to be in the area. Got a 12" bar pie for myself , which I had topped with mushrooms and peppers. The food came out quickly enough, and the service was quite friendly, but unfortunately, I didn't think my pizza tasted all that good. The crust was a little too charred for my liking and it was also a lot tougher than I normally like as well. Also, since you are on the Jersey shore, prices are a bit inflated, so you end up paying a lot more for things as well. Maybe it's better during peak tourist season, though. read more

Hubby and I stopped for a slice... pizza was good! It's been a while since I got pizza on the boardwalk so I was a bit shocked at the $6 per slice. read more

Maruca's Tomato Pies - Pizza Near Me - Seaside Heights, New Jersey

My favorite pizza place on the Seaside Heights. Boardwalk is Maruca's. There thin crusted pizza, makes the sauce and mozzarella more flavorful. The size of the slice is humongous and I prefer the pepperoni pizza. My daughter loves their chicken and ranch topping. I tasted it but didn't like that one. I'll stick to my pepperoni because I love when I'm eating the slice. The oil that was poured on top of the pizza to enhance the flavor comes dripping down onto the plate. I think that adds to my satisfaction. I've tried other pizzas over the years, but they cannot compete with Maruca's.Sal E. New Rochelle read more

Best pizza I have had in the area served by no nonsense Jersey shore staff. Eat it right out front and people watch. Can't imagine a better way to spend a summer night. read more

This pizza place is literally so amazing! I love that it is such a regular spot for people at the shore. The waiters and waitresses are so kind and make the experience so amazing! The pie is so awesome! The sauce is the right amount of sweet and it is super cheesy! Just the way that I love my pizza! They have other slices which are equally amazing, especially the buffalo chicken slice. If you are on the Jersey Shore and are walking the boardwalk and find yourself getting a little hungry, definitely try this place out! read more

Maruca's Tomato Pies - Plain Slice - Pizza Near Me - Seaside Heights, New Jersey

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I got a slice of pepperoni. It was really good! They have really big slices. I got a pepperoni slice and my boyfriend got a cheese slice and it was around $15. I love thin slice pizza and would definitely come back, just know that it's not what I would call cheap pizza. The service was quick and easy and the location was great! On the boardwalk right next to the beach! read more

Maruca's Tomato Pies - Pizza Near Me - Seaside Heights, New Jersey

I had originally posted a review because of a mixup with a takeout order... I have since been a communication with one of the owners. I felt like I was speaking with a celebrity same last name as the place. Who could not have been more gracious and truly kind offering me a gift certificate. Next time I come. I appreciate the attention and it's been a place that I've been been coming to since I'm 13 years old and it's a place. I will continue to come to every year. I was in stressed out state of mind when I first originally wrote my concerns on Yelp and realized once speaking with someone at the business today these things happen... 1000% I would tell you to go grab a pizza some clam strips and a cocktail and enjoy yourself it's a true New Jersey shore experience And the pizza is one of my favorites read more

Probably the best pizza on the boardwalk in Seaside. The perfect amount of cheese to sauce ratio. Not greasy in any way. Crispy, not floppy -- something I find rare on the boardwalk. Expensive slices though - $5.50 for this one slice. Although it was bigger than my head, it's hard to justify paying $5.50 for a slice when their barstool pies were $12. Seating right on the boardwalk for Maruca customers only. This will be my pizza or choice when I'm back in Seaside, though next time I might just get the barstool pie! read more

Maruca's Tomato Pies - Pizza Near Me - Seaside Heights, New Jersey