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Papa's Pizza Restaurant

3.7 (77 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Hawaiian Pizza
Brad C.

There is no shortage of pizza places around the beach so trying to decide which to eat at and where to avoid can be a challenge. Papa's is unassuming in a strip mall, but don't let that keep you away. It's a good find. The crust is thinner like New York style with good chewiness. We've had a number of their pizzas including white pizza and specialty ones. So far, never disappointed. I like their prices compared to others too. The 10" are plenty big for one person and the 12" are good for one person who likes a few slices left over. People are always very friendly and service is good. They've always been pretty quick, even when busy. Recommend!

The Greek Pizza
Dani R.

If you like thin crust pizza you will love this place! Their crust is very thin and crunchy. Just because the crust is thin they load on the toppings! It's great to find a place that actually sells a large pizza that it large indeed. Papas was one of my favorite pizza places in the area last time I lived here and glad to see it remains just as good years later. My first week in my new house I ordered from here twice! Subs and salsa the first time and pizza the second. For years now I have been in search of a meatball sub that was just as good or better than one I had in Billings Montana (of all places to find a good meatball sub, lol) but I have at Papa's and it's very exciting to have the meatball sub that rivals the one from Billings five minutes from my house. The pasta dishes looked amazing both times I was in to pick up my food so I plan to try their pasta if I can bring myself to move beyond the pizza and meatball sub.

Apps/ Soups/Salads
Donna L.

Just a real quick stop in to my fave pizza shop in Calabash. It's definitely not "New York Pizza" (haha- it's the water!) But I'm a New Yorker. So I'm "pizza picky." This place makes a decent pizza. Molly was super-efficient. Been coming to this place for over a year. It's always satisfying. I'll be back!!!

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Ordered 12" half cheese, half pep pizza and a side salad last night. Way overpriced. $25.64. The salad was 6.25 for a handful of lettuce, a few shredded carrots and cheese. See the pic for the food. This used to be a place we liked going. No more, average food, premium prices.

Eggplant Parmesan Sandwiche
Fabulous C.

Sure wish you knew when you order to go if the good chef or the bad chef is on because they are so inconsistent. I also am once again reminded that to get this sandwich should only be in restaurant (in case this happens they can adjust) Once again, dry as can be. Where's the sauce n cheese? Should've ordered extra on the side like last time (except it didn't need it then) but it did the time before! By the time you get home it's too late you're screwed! When they're good they are great when they suck well, you get a meal like this. Like I said, inconsistent! Too bad! I usually enjoy their food but again, I think you have to eat it there. At least this item.

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6 months ago

Good pizza, attentive staff, kitchen staff will accommodate subtle changes. Drive up window is an added bonus.

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7 months ago

Great food been eating there for years even after ownership got replased it seemed to stay the same with ingrediants

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2 years ago

Love the food. Great waitress always friendly.It's a nice local Italian restaurant in little river.

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We ordered pizza to go and it was very good. Nice pizza dough. Sauce was good. We got a meat lovers. Fair prices. Great staff.

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5 years ago

Would not recommend me and my husband moon medium pizza and two beers and it was over $50 not worth it frozen dollar pizza

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Great food and staff. New girl named Monika did a great job! Food came fast and pizza was good. I'll be back for sure!

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3 years ago

Very good chicken parm dinner. Great service. Great prices. Can't go wrong with the pizza either. Excellent.

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4 years ago

Great food. Delicious salads. Best chicken wings around. Lasagna and baked ziti are overflowing.

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