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groveral
06-10-2007, 04:46 PM
located by Publix on 395....thanks!
kurt
06-10-2007, 06:10 PM
Last I heard they were opening mid-June. Hopefully we'll get an announcement. It will be owned by the same good folks that own "Movies By The Sea", bringing a promise of "real NY pizza".
Chickpea
06-10-2007, 06:34 PM
Last I heard they were opening mid-June. Hopefully we'll get an announcement. It will be owned by the same good folks that own "Movies By The Sea", bringing a promise of "real NY pizza".

I am a HUGE fan of couple who run Movies by the Sea and of Dave who will be also helping at Pizza by the Sea -we will do whatever we can on our end to continue to support them.....
Smiling JOe
06-10-2007, 08:30 PM
Haven't seen the open sign yet, but I keep looking. I thought always thought that WaterColor Crossing would be a great location to have five or six casual restaurants. Let's hope this one is good.
Paula
06-11-2007, 07:11 AM
I hope they deliver to the Seacrest area!
groveral
06-11-2007, 09:30 AM
Sorry! Assumed it was open. I will hope it is a great success---need all the cas places we can get.
NotnKansas
06-11-2007, 11:13 AM
I can't wait! We need a new place to eat! Also - I heard that they where doing 'pizza and a movie' kind of specials.
Santiago
06-11-2007, 03:26 PM
We attended a mock opening Saturday and the Pizza was great. The crust was very crispy, not too thick and they had several specialty pies that were great. I think that everyone will be pleasantly suprised.
Hop
06-11-2007, 09:35 PM
We attended a mock opening Saturday and the Pizza was great. The crust was very crispy, not too thick and they had several specialty pies that were great. I think that everyone will be pleasantly suprised.

does this mean they are open now?
kurt
06-11-2007, 10:40 PM
We attended a mock opening Saturday and the Pizza was great. The crust was very crispy, not too thick and they had several specialty pies that were great. I think that everyone will be pleasantly suprised.

Good thing at least ONE SoWaller was there. :roll:

Thanks for posting. :D
groveral
06-12-2007, 09:23 AM
update---I went by the movie store yesterday and asked. They hope to be open Friday!
kurt
06-19-2007, 10:39 AM
In the WaterColor Publix shopping center (right side of Publix).
850-231-3030

They have been open for a few days now - a quiet opening to work out the kinks. We went last night and they were quite busy. I have no doubt they will be successful because of the location, the attention to detail, and the fine food. Several people commented that prices were reasonable. Delivery may be offered in the future but I'm guessing eat in and pick up will keep the kitchen busy enough.

The menu is well rounded with a couple of appetizers, lots of toppings for 12" or 16" build your own pies, 10 pre-configured pizzas (including "Rabbit Food, Doggie Breath, & Quadruple Bypass), 4 salads, sandwiches and calzones, and "nearly as sweet as Swaisie" desserts. There is also a nice selection of domestic and imported beers and wines.

We had a margherita, cheese, and sausage & mushroom - all good with excellent dough and crust. The service was excellent and the pies came in a short amount of time. It is a very cute place as you would expect if you've ever been to "Movies By The Sea (http://www.moviesbythesea.com/)" next door - Bryan & Stacy have done a great job with it. Pizza and a movie - what a concept! "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was playing silently on the big screen and we enjoyed watching a bit of it.

Here's an excerpt from Bryan from a few days ago I don't think he'll mind if I post:
Pizza by the Sea very quietly unlocked it's doors last night and had a very light, but encouraging first day of business. Please forgive my secrecy over the past weeks about when our opening would occur. After being in the restaurant business for many years and opening several stores I have learned that being busy on your first night or even your first week can be difficult. Since the entire staff is new, busy shifts in the beginning can yeild less than favorable service and products. It can take a long time to overcome people's first impression if it is not good. I hope to slowly build momentum by making perfect pizzas for each and every customer.

About our little shop: We are making each pizza by hand from the absolute best ingredients we can find. No shortcuts are taken. Many places cook on screens or par-bake but we believe that baking fresh dough directly on the pizza stone is the only way to get an authentic pie. Oh, and the cheese...there is no better cheese than the one we have chosen. <brand edited out> is the industry leader and I think we are the only ones in the area using it (it is pricey). We know that making the pizza this way takes longer...we have decided we would rather have people wait for a good pie than be disappointed with our products. You and your websites have been so supportive to Stacy and Me thus far and it is so much appreciated. We hope to build a reputation based on quality at Pizza by the Sea that keeps everyone coming back for more.
- Bryan

http://www.moviesbythesea.com/images/bryanstacy.jpg
Smiling JOe
06-19-2007, 10:50 AM
I ate there last night, too. Location is key for Pizza By the Sea. In no more than 30 minutes, we saw people come in to pick up 20 pizzas. They were going out the door, 3-4 pizzas at a time. I think their close proximity to WaterColor, Seaside, Seagrove, Pt Washington will make it a successful venture. Place your order, shop for groceries next door, stop back by and pick up dinner.

The restaurant is nothing fancy, but still feels comfortable, and a place where kids are welcome. Pizza is good, especially if you like it cheesy. Prices are very reasonable, thankfully. Timeliness is also good. Counter service and self serve sodas help keep it simple and cost effective. Plenty of selections of beer and wine, with a bottle of wine starting at $15. That is the price of a glass of wine at many places. I think the majority of their pizza business will be take out.
NotnKansas
06-19-2007, 11:04 AM
YEAH! I new place to eat!
Chickpea
06-24-2007, 07:42 AM
They are going to need spill outside pretty soon - better be getting extra chairs and tables - I went in just to say hi to Bryan and Stacy and swooned at the amazing aromas.....the smell alone had all my taste buds going beserk in anticipation!! Cannot wait to try it with kids in tow and I wish them both success.
Tootsie
06-24-2007, 02:39 PM
excellent pizza! love the crispy crust and wonderful toppings. very convenient location. :wub:
NotnKansas
06-25-2007, 10:16 AM
Tried it on Friday. LOVED IT!!
ShallowsNole
06-25-2007, 10:23 AM
They have the ShallowsFamily's seal of approval!!
Miss Kitty
06-25-2007, 10:32 AM
:clap: ...this could be the "third time is a charm"! I love reading the great reviews! I hope they will have a menu available to view online soon.
jdarg
08-17-2007, 05:46 PM
Does anybody know if there is a menu posted somewhere? I can't find it!! Need pizza for our "High School Musical 2" premier party tonight!!
Smiling JOe
08-17-2007, 05:49 PM
Does anybody know if there is a menu posted somewhere? I can't find it!! Need pizza for our "High School Musical 2" premier party tonight!!
Yes, it's posted on my fridge.
:lol:

Patience, grasshopper...
jdarg
08-17-2007, 05:50 PM
Yes, it's posted on my fridge.
:lol:

Patience, grasshopper...

Otay.:D But you know that patience is not my strong trait, so this is hard.
Smiling JOe
08-17-2007, 05:51 PM
;-)
jdarg
08-17-2007, 05:52 PM
;-)


Wow. You have good skillz.:clap: Thanks!
Smiling JOe
08-17-2007, 05:53 PM
Wow. You have good skillz.:clap: Thanks!Thankfully, my scanner was in good spirits.
Miss Kitty
08-17-2007, 07:15 PM
:clap: ...that looks excellent!!! And if you look at the BBQ pizza, you see that they are EX-TEXANS!!! :clap: Poor Bob, we are everywhere! :wave:
suebee
08-22-2007, 06:49 PM
We were hungry for pizza, so got some to go from Pizza By The Sea. In our humble opinions (from TX, from Chicago, DC, and NYC), pizza was OK. Filled the tummies, but not something we would rave about.
Miss Kitty
08-22-2007, 06:53 PM
We were hungry for pizza, so got some to go from Pizza By The Sea. In our humble opinions (from TX, from Chicago, DC, and NYC), pizza was OK. Filled the tummies, but not something we would rave about.

Oh well... it happens. sarafunn ate at a restaurant down there this past week that had great reviews...and she said the meal was so so.
Smiling JOe
08-22-2007, 09:23 PM
We were hungry for pizza, so got some to go from Pizza By The Sea. In our humble opinions (from TX, from Chicago, DC, and NYC), pizza was OK. Filled the tummies, but not something we would rave about.
Keep in mind that we also raved when Publix moved to town!!!
LightWorker
10-05-2007, 08:03 PM
I stopped in today and loved it. I had baked spaghetti..lots of cheese and very good. I will be back!! :wub:
Barcino
10-08-2007, 04:36 PM
Fabulous pizza, some of the best I've had anywhere and I live in the land of the 20:1 ratio (that is 20 restaurants for every 1 person.. aka Dallas).

It even has its own blog run by Stacy. Check it out!

http://pizzabythesea.blogspot.com/