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Pitfire Pizza

4.2 (341 reviews)
ModeratePizza, Salad, Italian
Closed • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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What's the vibe?
Hipster
Casual
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Mandy F.

Celebrated our anniversary here. We chose this restaurant because of their various offerings including pizza, Italian, salads, and drinks (they offer coke products btw!) They also offer a kids menu, and seemed kid friendly. There's a woman up front wearing carhartt gear who deserves the best service award. She was a breath of fresh air who seems like she enjoys her job and could not say enough positive things about the restaurant. The place is trendy and bold. They have indoor and outdoor dining, a bar in the middle, fireplaces, etc. we really enjoyed our food. We ordered the honey bear pizza, vegetables meal, kale salad and green pasta dish. All were delicious. Loved how balanced and tasty each dish was. My personal favorites were the pizza, sweet potatoes and kale salad. The honey bear had balanced flavors, and you could taste the salt, sweetness and spice. It was a nice surprise. The salad was delicious - even my toddler enjoyed it. I liked the seasoning they use and the surprise nutty crunch. Overall, I'd def recommend and return!

K Q.

We tried the IYKYK pizza and Smashing Pumpkin Pizza, the former on the gluten free crust. Both were delicious. A bit pricey but well worth the price as an occasional treat. We also tried all three vegetable dishes (grilled broccolini, roasted cauliflower, and roasted sweet potatoes). While those were also tasty, they didn't stand out as being special or worth the price. If I was doing it again I'd go for a third pizza. The service was okay but not attentive at times. May be but picky but I didn't like having to pay/tip when placing my order. For dinning in, I typically expect to pay at the end. If I wanted dessert, it would need be a whole new order. Plus the idea of tipping when eating there before I even get my food or have been served in any way seems iffy.

Just wow!!!!!
Peter I.

We've tried pitfire a couple of times and we always end up with the same honeybee Pizza tonight we were exhausted and the delivery was fantastic and the pizza was even better. If that's possible it's a unique combination of flavors with a great crust. I would highly recommend it.

ZOE'S PEPPERONI and PESTO CHICKEN pizzas
Anna C.

Cute open air vibe. Service was incredibly slow. Food was okay, nothing bad, but also not quite remarkable.

Sausage Party (w/pepperoni added)
Bill O.

My wife and I were cruising by this place the other day, and she mentioned she'd heard good things about it from her friends - I'm always in the mood for pizza, so we stopped by. Interesting layout (not bad, just interesting) with a bar in the center of the room, and several different eating areas (and styles) surrounding it. We opted for a table in front, grabbed some menus, and checked it out. Pretty standard fare for a pizza joint, no real surprises there. We settled on the Sausage Party (only one size available) with pepperoni added. Ok, here's the one strange part (and cost a point). The ordering system is just weird. Go up to the bar, place your order, run your credit card. So at this point, this is basically like a drive through - yet the last step of the credit card procedure is asking for a tip. A tip for what? Running my credit card? This is just bizarre. Back to the pizza. It was delivered to the table about 10 minutes later, and we dug in. The crust is nice and light, and the sauce was slightly tangy....while the meats were perfect. Definitely recommended - be a great place for two, for groups, etc - loads of room. Enjoy!

Rakhi B.

Ambiance..cute place..indoor and outdoor seating. Family friendly and dog friendly Service..you order at bar..have to get your own plates and water and soda...the line was long at bar and food took a bit. Appetizers came out after pizza Food..pepperoni pizza was amazing. We got garlic knots..they were baked..soft but just bread..not much flavor of cheese or garlic. You have to also pay for extra sauce.

Pepperoni and salami pizza
Chuck H.

The staff was friendly, the service was quick, but the food was average. A busy place full of kids with the line out the door on a Saturday evening. Even though it was kid friendly, there was a full bar and a variety of interesting cocktails. You have to order all your food at the bar, but they deliver to your table. For my wife and I it still comes down to the food and we both independently agree that it was a 3, and we tried several things. The garlic cheese knots were well cooked dough, but there was no garlic or mozzarella to be found anywhere. There was some parsley, and some powdered cheese sprinkled on them, but the sauce was OK. A 3. The chicken meatballs (only kind available) plussed up were OK, but not that tasty. OK texture and the bread and the dipping sauce worked well, but total still maybe a 3. And the real reason we went was to try the pizza. It was very well-cooked with a thin crust and a nice edge to it. The real fresh mozzarella cheese topping was good, and the pepperoni crisped up a bit in their excellent oven. It was delivered fast and hot. Overall, the pizza approached a 4, though not enough to bring the overall score up.

HONEY BEAR
Lauren J.

Came here for lunch today and had an awesome experience! I ordered the Honey Bear pizza -- it was packed with flavor and came in a huge portion that was plenty to take home! I was also with a little one who got the kids' cheese pizza, and she loved it. Both pizzas came out fast and hot, which was such a win! The ordering setup is super casual and easy: grab a menu, pick your seat, then head to the front to place your order. You'll get a number and they'll bring your food out to you. They also had a solid tap list with plenty of drink options, and the space itself was really clean and inviting. I especially liked the huge open window that brought in tons of natural light and gave the whole place an airy vibe. Highly recommend for anyone looking for great pizza, a quick bite, and a relaxed atmosphere!

Esmeralda M.

I love this place!! The pizza is seriously AMAZING every single time. And Ivan?? Literally the BEST server ever. He's the main reason I keep coming back--always so friendly, funny, and just makes the whole experience better. And not gonna lie... he's also very good to look at.. Give that man a raise already!!

Barry B.

Arriving before 5:00 PM, we still had to wait almost a half an hour. Some people just left. Don't expect to be served, because you won't be. You order and pay for your food before you get seated. With three children we waited again almost a half an hour for two pizzas to come out. This pizza cooks within minutes in these ovens, not a half an hour. I think most people have had the same experience, but like the pizza, so their order and carry out is bigger than the eat in business. This is not a family oriented Resturant. The only time anyone came to the table, was to drop off the food. You have to get up and get your own water or drinks. There should be no tipping at this place, since there is no service. If you found this review helpful, please tap the thumbs up.

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Ryan A.

Review #913 Posted on 7.27.25 We came for some quick takeout after we arrived into town on Friday the 25th for our daughter's soccer tournament at the Surf Cup. We were beat tired and wanted something we could just take back to the hotel room and scarf down real quick. This spot is in a nice outdoor strip mall on El Camino Real. Its frontage appearance is top notch. They hit a huge home-run with how they designed this place. You drive up and it's got open front to wear there's no windows, and the tables on the front side are in open air to the street. Then you go inside and the bar is set circle style, and also in the middle of the restaurant. Just really well designed. I was greeted immediately and my togo food was almost ready. I grabbed the food, some extra ranch they didn't charge me for, and went on my way. The food quality was very good. I love pizza that's not too doughy. It was thin, with great toppings & flavor. The mushroom & chicken cavatappi pasta we had was amazing, excellent flavor and quality ingredients, the spiral style pasta was cooked perfectly. My only slight knock was the food not being hot, my drive was only 5 minutes away before I opened up my food, also dough a tad soft not crisp but that might just be my preference on a thin crust. I highly recommend this spot.

Bob S.

Second time here! The pizza was very fresh, savory, chewy, flavorful, and delicious. Also, there is a lot of tasty, refreshing sodas to choose from, good service, nice atmosphere with upbeat music, and I had an excellent experience today.

A very limp piece of pizza.
David P.

Grilled chicken salad was pretty good, Brussel sprouts were good, the pizza not so good. Toppings were very sparse, crust was extremely thin and hardly any sauce. While waiting for food it was very noticeable the bar tender paying no attention to a bar almost full of customers. She was too busy talking to the other bar person and the host. Meanwhile bar customers were trying to get her attention to no avail.

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Love it here fun atmosphere and great food it's easier to order now that it's settled in

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All the bartenders are awesome and attentive. My favorite combination is a duet and the honey bear pizza. Great music great vibes.

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1 year ago

Always great food, best pizza around. Friendly staff and service is great! Chill and laid back vibe, we come here a lot!

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1 year ago

Put in a large order for a party on one of the busiest days of the year and all the pizzas came out consistent, tasty, and on-time.

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Great service, food and experience! We loved the Caesar salad and chicken meatballs. Pizza was as super good too! We will be back. :)

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Great pizza. Thin crust. Super friendly staff. I had the honey bear and loved it. Good atmosphere. Will definitely go back.

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2 years ago

We have enjoyed the food and the quick service here. The honey bear is definitely a current favorite!

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The foods good I liked eating here. it was fast and the service is great. The atmosphere is also very nice.

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1 year ago

Nice restaurant ambiance, but pizza is pretty average. Some like it but not my style. There are better options for pizza in San Diego imo.

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Very nice place to take young children and babies. We took our 10 month old and had a great time.

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Great pizza. Tried the margarita and Hawaiian. Was enjoyed by all including 3,7 year old and adults. Would definitely try again!

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So excited to have a great local pizza joint. Every pizza was tasty with the perfect crust. Loved it.

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Love the vibe and the pizza. Great place for a family dinner. Service at the bar was spot on. Love the "fill it to the top" wine option.

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California Pizza Kitchen - View from my table.

View from my table.

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Chips and guacamole

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Harvest Market at Fox Point Farms - Refrigerated produce

Refrigerated produce

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4.6(298 reviews)
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Atelier Manna - Main patio

Main patio

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Spanish French toast

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