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    By The Fire Pizza

    4.4 (50 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Personal Supreme pizza
    Tina T.

    Stop by to get wings...the wings were just the way I like them. Crispy...loved the lemon pepper & hot buffalo sauce. Pizza was good. My wish list is that they had a house made wing sauce. Something different! Check them out!

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    Really good pizza if recommend it also sweet couple who runs it ;) The cannolis on point :)

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    Thad P.

    I ordered the Alfredo Fries and Lamb Gyro. The fries were nice and crispy just like I asked for. The Alfredo fries were great. Nice and flavorful. The lamb Gyro was good. I lived in Europe for three years. I used to eat, gyros all of the time fresh off of the roller. I have a higher standard than most people for a Gyro. The Gyro at this location was OK. It was not amazing and it was not bad, it's right in the middle. The Tzatziki sauce was extremely cucumbery. They should use less cucumber next time. The sauce overall was about a five out of ten, it was average. The overall atmosphere inside of the restaurant is great. There is plenty of seating and a nice bar. They do not sell liquor at this location but they do have wine and beer that you can buy. The waitress was wonderful. She made sure I had everything that I needed and that I was ok.

    Tucked away in the Big Lots shopping center on St. Andrews
    Michael M.

    An excellent addition to the pizza scene, By the Fire is a wood fired pizza place near the Big Lots on St. Andrews. I was bummed out that my favorite place closed a few months back but I think I might have found my new spot! They know how to make a really good pizza. They started as a food truck but their dining location is nice, clean, and comfortable and I expect this place to do really well! Their homemade crust is just the right balance between crisp and airy with a little bit of a balance. Although doughy crust is not my favorite, they managed to get just enough doughiness without going over the top. I ordered the spinach and artichoke pizza which was quite flavorful. It has an olive oil instead of the marinara and the cheese is almost creamy in consistency. This particular pizza has both mozzarella and ricotta and they were quite good! The toppings were fresh and I can only eat about half of the pizza as it was very filling! The good news is I now have leftovers and I am excited to eat them! I had the cannoli for dessert and it was quite tasty as well. They have a few items on their menu to include wings, salads, sandwiches, and a few desserts. I did get a side of the marinara so I could try it and dip my crust in it and it was actually quite tasty so I am sure a regular pizza would be just as good but I am glad that I got the one that I got because it was excellent! It is almost brand-new but they already have a few folks that appear to be regulars. The only negatives were the lack of unsweet tea, and the service was a little bit slow because they are understaffed. Like most other places they are in the same boat but I'm confident that once they can get some more folks on board that will correct itself. I didn't have to wait too long and they were quite friendly so it was not a detriment to my experience. Every brand new place has issues that need to be worked out and they will. I look forward to returning!

    Chicken and Jalapeno Pizza
    Derek A.

    Incredible addition to the local, small business pizza scene in Columbia. By The Fire is a hidden gem off the beaten path close to Irmo, in a shopping center on St Andrews Rd. But it's well worth the trip out there. Talked with the owners once and you can really see their passion for making a good pie. I encourage patience too as a good pizza takes time to prepare and cook. Pictured is a chicken and jalapeno pizza.

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    C S.

    I rarely right reviews but this place is that good. This is truly a hidden gem. We've been looking for our "family" pizza place and THIS. IS. IT. The staff is very friendly and the pizza is SO GOOD. their Brick Oven Bread is reason enough to go there. I don't know how they get so much flavor in the crust and the toppings. They also have a classic FREE Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle video game that's great for kids and the whole family.

    Personal Supreme- topping was struggling- 1 bite and everything was bread after that

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    Always perfect food and fantastic service. It's our girls go to for Friday lunch. Need to take my family soon. Highly recommend.

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    Pizza was fabulous. Our server was great! Just passing through, but will visit again in the future.

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    Great service and pizza was good, flavor and crust - no complaints, and love the Family atmosphere.

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    11 months ago

    worst pizza in the area, their pizza is expensive trash, not brick oven style and the owner is an ahole who can't handle criticism

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    The staff was great but pizza is super salty and the beer special two options. Not worth the visit.

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    Pizza was great. Don't need to order extra cheese. That brick oven makes pizza like super quick, and taste.

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    Place is great. Pizza is amazing and the staff is friendly. Dining area is clean and inviting. Definitely will be back multiple times.

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    We finally came back for the supreme pizza! Do yourself a favor and visit this place!! Excellent food, service, and atmosphere.

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