I was extremely surprised at this place. When our friends too us out on their boat and told us about this place, we were down to try it. I wasn't expecting much and then I was completely blown away. Their staff was super friendly, the sub was delicious and the pizza was so delicious. They had a live band playing which was a great, too. I can't wait to try this place again. read more

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Live music. Good Food and Good times . A testament to Summer Vibes and Ohio's only Ocean .... Buckeye Ocean. read more

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Always a good time. Always good food. Always good pricing. Lots of great seating. Will always make room for more. Drive up your boat, order out and sit on your boat and enjoy while docked. Drive-in that's fine too. The entire experience has always been great. Haven't ever had a bad time It's lake life, I hope you wouldn't have a bad time. Music is good. Entertainment is good. Enjoy yourselves! read more

Soo much fun!!! I'm old (late 50's) and have not had this much fun since my late 20's (before marriage and kids)...pulling up to a dock, on a luxury pontoon (aside many other docks, with many types of water vehicles), when a waitress came out to see if we wanted to order- that alone would've been soo much fun, and I could see a GREAT APPLICATION for this, i.e, hungry/thirsty but not wanting to he seen many outside ur group..., found an already busy table with friends ( who came from everywhere - land [cars and walking], water [everything from jet skiis to big boats] bikes [self_propelled and motor], camping and, an OUTSIDE TABLE with food, drinks, conversation, pictures and..LIVE MUSIC (also outside)! I know all that is difficult to replicate, but, I can't wait to go back - and feel young again...!!! OMGOSH...just found out they have Christy's pizza - my FAV!!! Can't with to go back. Have a niece that just moved to Buckeye Lake - I think I'll become a frequent visitor, and a Papa Boo's regular!!! (Also love to see that single, older men come there - wink, haha!) read more

Super Fun ! Papa Boo's is a great place to hang and relax , and I love all the LIVE MUSIC they have !!! Great service Food is always good The have pizza , shrimp , wings , sandwiches , and lots of frozen drinks and cold beer :) read more

Great location on the lake. Nice enough food and friendly staff. Watching the boats out on the water was lovely

This is such a classic place in Buckeye Lake-- I remember coming here with my mom when I was super young. It's right on the water and serves 100% Buckeye Lake culture. There is a large outdoor patio area with a stage-- they often have music. The inside is smaller than the outside, but it's exactly what you'd expect. There is a decent amount of parking-- I've never had an issue. I love the giant sun chair outside the front door-- pics later. For food, they have an array of classic bar food and it's all pretty decent. They also have a few 'elevated' menu items like the caprese skewers. The main event at Papa Boo's is the slushies! I typically go for the Miami Vice, a mix of daiquiri and piña colada. They sell them by the glass or by the pitcher. My only cautionary word is to call ahead if it's the off-season (September-April), because some days they aren't open even if the hours say they are. read more

Papa Boo's - miami vice! - Pizza Near Me - Thornville, Ohio

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Friendly vibe with docks so you can pick up food or stop and get off your boat for a bite. Service is casual and you'll get drinks and food comes out as it's ready (which can be confusing and does result sometimes in some sharing of other items and boxes). The pizza came out hot and had lots of pepperoni. The burgers come at One temp- done. The fries have some batter and are good. Fusion played while we were there. Good band and could have stayed longer and people wanted to fish and ski. It can be loud next to stage - still able to talk somehow between songs. read more

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If you're looking for a laidback atmosphere to relax and eat, this restaurant is it. Great location on the lake. Good food and good service. Only downside is they charge a fee if you're not paying with cash. With numerous options on our travel from northern to southern Ohio, we're happy we chose Papa Boo's! read more

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Our sever was SO NICE. It was our first time here and she was knowledgeable about the menu and gave good recommendations. I had the basic burger with fries and it was fine. Nothing special. My friend had the fried chicken sandwich with pickles and ranch. It was delicious! The chicken was juicy and flavorful and the bun was the perfect match to support everything going on inside. The view from the deck looking out at the lake is great. No seat is a bad seat. read more

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Haven't been to Papa Boos in years, honestly it wasn't the greatest but decided to give it another try. Must say was NOT disappointed, it has clearly been renovated and the food has been updated. The food we had was great, we had no less than 3 people come to our table to ensure we had drinks, asked if we needed anything and that was in addition to our server! Atmosphere was great with the updates, Great food, great job with taking Papa Boos to a place I wouldn't seek out to a place I can't wait to go back to! read more

Went there last night had 6 of there so called boneless wings, they were terrible size of a pea hard as a rock. Not good at all, was not happy at all. Just a warning don't get them . Waste of your money. They could have been an order someone didn't want and they put them back in the fryer and reheated them, they were that bad. read more

Went to watch the live entertainment and was not disappointed. I ordered the Paradise Burger and fries. Hannah was my server and I was taken care of really well. It is an open air bar and the ambiance was excellent beings it was right in the shore of Buckeye lake. Will be coming back to this place just due to the ambience and live entertainment and to try something different from the menu. Great place! read more

Always a great experience. I've been going there for 30ish years. Never disappoints. Cheers to the next 30!

My husband and I used to go to Papa Boos in our college days when we were still dating (25 years ago!!). When our son had a track meet in nearby Heath, we decided to stop in! The weather was beautiful so it was nice to sit on the outside deck by the water and listen to the guitarist. The food was bar food, but overall pretty good! I ordered a gluten free pizza with garlic Parmesan sauce, extra provolone/mozzarella cheese, and shrimp. It was delicious and I will definitely order again. We also ordered the street corn dip, which none of us really liked, for multiple reasons. Most in our party thought it was just too bland and "needed something". I didn't care for the smoked chipotle flavor... maybe switch to tajin instead? The lemon pepper wings were delicious, and I am picky about wings. I didn't get a picture because my son devoured them so fast. They weren't very lemony, which was great for me (I'm not a lemon pepper fan). They tasted more like salt/vinegar wings. Overall, it was great to go back and share the experience with our son and we will definitely return. read more

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I wanted to thank the Manager Autumn and her crew for facilitating and coordinating our Anniversary Party on April 22nd. She worked closely with our group to make sure everything was done right. The servers were spot on making sure all were fed and drinks were timely. The food, service and accommodations were perfect. The only thing that fell beyond her control was the weather, but she tried anyway! We've been patrons of Boo's for 20 years and we can always expect a great time and great service. read more

It's hit and miss. Pizza is definitely not as good as when Christy's was served. Menu has been greatly reduced read more

Papa Boo's - Garlic Shrimp Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Thornville, Ohio

Pretty cool waterside dining that isn't too far off the interstate if you were passing through like we were. I'd actually give it 3.75 if I could with food being 3.5 and the ambiance and staff knocking it up 0.25 read more

Service was great, Veronica easily took care of our table of 12. Drinks were great. Food was average but what you would expect for a lake bar. The location and views are fabulous. Love how big the place is and yet you are not on top of each other. The only negative was the band. Their music was ok but the male lead singer was rude and just talked way too much. He was crowd shaming because folks were not dancing - perhaps because he talked too much between songs. And don't dare make a request because he won't play them. (The band is sugar creek country.) read more

Just the kind of boat-up bar restaurant you would want on a hot summer day. Kind of a dive atmosphere, but fun with quick, attentive service and surprisingly good food. The Italian sub was a damn good one, and who doesn't love Tater Tots? Lots of docking too, so kudos to them for that! read more

Food was good but service needs improvement. The waitress gave us the bill for the table next to us

Ahhh Papa Boos... you are something else. I have spent many evenings slammin' pizzas with my buddies at your water-front tables. I have listened to many live music performances and lost myself in that "summer dream" feeling you give everyone... I've also spent a ton of time sweatily walking around your restaurant praying for a table to open up. I've had a few rough meals and walked away disappointed a few times. Overall, though, you have a strong piece of my heart. Papa boos is the closest thing to vacation you will find in Central Ohio... especially if you roll up in a boat! One of my favorite parts about this jammin' waterfront restaurant is that you can now order the food straight to your boat and beat the mid-summer rush of trying to find a table. Recommendation for customers: CHICKEN BACON RANCH PIZZA!!! Recommendation for Papa Boos: BRING BACK THE REUBEN PIZZA!!! read more

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It's all fun and games at Papa Boo's. If you're in the area come by bike, boat, or car. This is the place to be at the lake. It's not classy. This is just be yourself. I like the frozen margaritas. It's great to have on a hot day on the patio. There's indoor seating but if it's nice get outside and get a tan. It also has a food menu. They get pizza from Cristy's, which is a highly regarded local place. It also has a stage for live music. The only bad thing is they're only open for the summer. If you're at Buckeye Lake you have to go to Papa Boo's. It's the most popular bar and you can just ride in. There aren't many other options around though. read more

Papa Boo's - Chips And Margarita - Pizza Near Me - Thornville, Ohio

Great scenery, quick food orders, great service. I would recommend and will return. Love it read more

We were here for the first time over the summer. We've been trying to get here in the past with friends/family but something always came up. Hubby and I decided to go here on a Sunday night and we were seated just inside the door along the docks. It was the perfect night where it wasnt too cool or hot out. The wait staff was very friendly and helpful. We will be going here again soon! read more

It's good I recommend it. It's a good environment. I give the telling sub a nine out of 10 I give the wings a seven out of 10, but overall it is really good and the server is amazing. read more

I really liked the environment and would like to stop back when there was a band playing. Sitting out next to the water is very relaxing. The food was good - We started out with the nachos for an appetizer which I was impressed with. I had steak on a stick which I thought was really good. Wifie had the Italian sub which she seemed to enjoy. The service was not good that is why I gave them a 4 star rating. read more

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Food and service was great! A little pricier than last year. Overall a great vibe. Great view of the lake.

In all honesty I wanted to hate this place. It is not really my atmosphere and I do not like greasy bar food. It feels like a party place and those days are over for me. But...we are newer in the area and wanted to try out all the restaurants. The first time we went mid day and I had my kiddos with me. When we pulled up I did not feel safe taking them in there. There were so many people outside the door and well-covid. We left and went somewhere else. I am happy to say, I let my bias get in the way. I came back a week later with my teen and realized those congregating people were waiting outside as required to be safe. (Maybe should not have been so close, but thats on the people, not the restaurant). We were seated with a great view of the water. Its picnic tables , so not fancy but that is fine for the environment. The service was great. We had several options as vegetarians (and will be coming back next year to try what we did not this time). I was very happy to be wrong about this place. We really enjoyed it! read more

The pizza is still delicious and the zucchini fries are a 10 !!!We went on Father's Day and the service was good and the band was playing read more

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We were in town for a race at National Trail Raceway, which was rained out, and found this place ok Yelp when searching for an afternoon snack. They were pretty busy for a rainy Saturday in May, but the service was great. Our waitress was on top of her game and our food came out quickly. We had a shrimp cocktail and pulled pork nachos. The shrimp cocktail was basic, but I mean it's a shrimp cocktail so it really should be. The cocktail sauce had a ton of horseradish, but was delish! The nachos were covered in toppings and delish! Being that it's on the lake and accessible by water or land, I am sure this place is ridiculously crowded when the weather is nice, so keep that in mind. The only reason I'm going with 4 stars instead of 5 is the amount of "disposables" they use. Nearly everything (plates, utensils, etc) was disposable. That's a lot of waste for a restaurant to create read more

Papa Boo's - Pulled pork nachos - Pizza Near Me - Thornville, Ohio

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Papa Boo's was out "Go-To" place all summer long. My husband and I loved sitting on the water watching the boats and gorgeous sunsets! The laid back atmosphere was so much fun! The staff are always friendly and makes you feel so comfortable. Our favorite things to eat were the Pulled Pork Nachos and an Italian Sub! We are looking forward to next summer and many more days eating enjoying the view ! read more

Papa Boo's - Pizza Near Me - Thornville, Ohio

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Didn't know Papa Boos was at Buckeye Lake until a friend of my husband an me brought us here. Now we are here about every week. If you have ever had a Christys Pizza you know you are eating one of the best pizza in central Ohio, and Papa Boos has Christys pizza, yummm, yummm!! I'm slowly eating everything on the menu but the mushrooms (food allergies) and the cat fish . You can't go wrong with the menu choices. Live music in the evenings also. Haven't heard a band I didn't like. Papa Boos gets five stars and a 10. I love this place. read more

Love going to PaPa Boos, it is where me and my husband go on dates!! Love the food and atmosphere!! We go every year a few times!! read more

Papa Boo's - Enjoying some time with my man and friend. - Pizza Near Me - Thornville, Ohio

The wife and I needed a date night somewhere outdoors with our newborn and Papa Boo's came through. Situated on the north side of buckeye lake, the restaurant offers an awesome lakeside setup with mostly outdoor seating. The menu had so many tasty looking traditional options and I chose to try a pizza while my wife ordered a burger. I kicked back and enjoyed a few beers by the lake while we wait about 20 minutes for the food to arrive. The wife said her burger was lackluster, but we really enjoyed the pizza. We topped it off with the cookie dessert, which was warm gooey goodness we each would say is 10/10. The bill seemed rather pricey, but I'm fine with paying a premium for the setup on the lake. I will most certainly be back for a few more beers with that view and to try more off the delicious looking menu! Also, the establishment is doing a great job for anyone concerned with social distancing - tables are adequately spaced and all the staff wore masks. They have mobile card readers so that you're able to swipe it yourself and avoid them having to take it! read more

Overall poor quality service! For the amount of staff that they have you'd think it would be a well oiled machine. It was just me And my friend and we couldn't get our drinks served like we ordered and our food came out all at the different times. I was completely done eating and she never got her burger. She ended getting it boxed to go after asking several staff members. Getting our food all come out at the same time would be great! Also we were there later in the evening and bugs were taking over and no one decided to start the tiki candles to keep the bugs away. read more

Always a good time and all the lake life vibes. Good food, good people....and when no covid, good music too! read more

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Love the waterfront views. Great place to listen to bands, relax and have lunch, dinner or just stop in for an appetizer and a drink. It can get pretty packed with people and loud at times. Food is pretty good! Definitely if your in the area I would recommend stopping in. We will definitely be going back soon. Great place to take a ride on the motorcycles and chill by the water. read more

Love Papa Boo's, Favorite place ever when out on buckeye lake, Food is amazing, Service is great, If your ever out on buckeye lake, Definitely stop here! They also have loads of boat parking with a dock that leads right up to the building, They have seats inside and outside, Here and there there's a band that would come and play music, Once again, Great place, Make sure to stop in! read more

Papa Boo's - Pizza Near Me - Thornville, Ohio

LOUD, CROWDED, can take a long time to get a table, can be impossible to find a boat dock slip - and absolutely worth it. Boos is one-of-a-kind on Buckeye Lake. Really good bar food, fantastic Cristy's Pizza, good live music, strong drinks, fast service, and fair prices. Oh, and some of the best people watching anywhere. It's a "bucket list" kind of place if you've never been there... read more