This is a great place to get tasty pizza at. This restaurant is on the small side, but the pizza that is served here is scrumptious. When a bite of the pizza is taken, the cheese is all gooey, and the freshness of the ingredients, from the toppings to the sauce, is evident. Additionally, a great dessert to get here would certainly be the cannoli. The prices for the food served at this restaurant are definitely reasonable considering the great quality of the food. The service is fast, and the people working at this restaurant are friendly. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking to get delicious pizza. read more

Great pizza spot! Ordered a deep dish pizza and it was excellent. Fresh ingredients and very dense.

The staff was super friendly and accommodating. But as a native New Yorker, calling this pizza is offensive to actual pizza. The sauce was flavorless and the pie had so much cheese looking at it gave me indigestion. read more

This pizza joint is my favorite by far! I always order delivery because I live in San Juan . They never disappoint. Staff is so friendly and my pizza actually arrives on time:) it's always hot when I receive it. My absolute favorite is the Pete's special!! OMG! They also have killer buffalo wings. I order them extra crispy. Tonight I ordered the Pete's special with the stuffed crust because I'm currently not on a diet and pizza makes me happy:) I can't believe I've never ordered they're stuffed crust! It was so worth writing this review! Thank surfside! read more

Surfside Pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Clemente, California

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We used to order pizza from Surfside but when they mess up, they mess up BIG. We ordered delivery via SLICE app. It had notified that our pizza was on the way. However, it didn't arrive. We tried calling and the line was busy. We called SLICE customer service to see if they can get through. They tried for 20 minutes with NO success. After an hour and fifteen minutes after the expected delivery time, we ate something else. And then the delivery man showed up apologizing as they had delivered the order to wrong house. We declined the pizza and asked our card to be credited. He agreed. The store called later that same night, apologizing and offering us free pizza. Fast forward a week and half later, found out that they did NOT credit my credit card. When I followed up, the store REFUSED to refund the card, stating that the pizza was not delivered. So essentially, I paid for essentially no pizza. I have called the credit company and considering filing a complaint with better business bureau. And yes, we do have voicemail message from Surfside that they were in error, but did not refund our money. So I cannot recommend Surfside as we essentially received nothing for the money they took. Update: we received a call from the owner. Even though he was there on Dec.26, he was not informed of the big mess of misdelivery. End result is that my credit card will be credited. read more

We're starting the New Year 2019 off right with eating dinner at Surfside Pizza, in San Clemente. They're located across the street from the DMV. If you buy any medium - sized pizza, you get another medium sized pizza for FREE - as long as it isn't more expensive than the one you started off with. I usually order the works and the Hawaiian pizza combo. You get both for 20 Bucks, out the door - such a deal!!!! YEAH - that's right!!! It's two for Tuesday, and we've been making a habit of doing this at least once a month, on Tuesday. Make a fresh green salad at home, cut up some orange slices to put on the side, and order your two pizzas on the phone. They will cook it and have it ready for pick-up usually within the hour. Surfside also delivers. Good luck, folks!!! ENJOY YOUR PIZZA!!!! read more

worst pizza I ever ate! They wouldn't honor the coupon they had in the local Lookout magazine, said it "didn't apply", charged us almost double the coupon. Crust has little taste & plastic consistency. we had a slice each & threw the rest away(large size). read more

We stumbled upon this place during our trip to the area. The pizza was amazing. We ordered a 20 inch hurricane with half sausage and half pepperoni. The crust almost tastes like a bread stick. It's delicious! Really nice and courteous staff. read more

This restaurant had a cozy homey walking in. We ordered pizza in the store and waited 20 minutes for the order to come out. When it did the pizza was extremely hot and so cheesy, just like what you see in the movies. We got pineapple, mushroom, with half chicken, and half Canadian bacon (ham). All the toppings were delicious. The crust was also pretty thin but we didn't order thin crust. I didn't mind. X-large was enough to fill up two hungry people, size was good. read more

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Pizza there is really good, the slices are huge for the lunch special and the price is perfect. I'll for sure paying another visit.

I want to give more because they showed up on time for delivery and were easy to communicate with, and showed up at the expected time,..........but the pizza straight just wasn't good:/ The two types of olives, so gross. Stuft Pizza our of Dana Point is beyond better. I feel bad saying that because I want a local spot to make it, but the pizza didn't taste all that great:/ Maybe try it on your own experience. read more

Horrible customer service. Every time I order I have to wait. This time is was 25 mins and the owner blamed it on technology. He never apologized or anything. He could care less about the service being offered. If the app is s bad, then don't use it for your business. read more

A friend recommended this Pizza place as he knew I would be at the DMV across the street for a while. I ordered a Stromboli and expected it to be the 8 inch size I see at other places. I was happily wrong. It was enough to feed 3 people! Im used to having a Stromboli where the meat and cheese just sits in the bottom of it with empty space above making it look stuffed, this was completely stuffed, no Air inside at all. As for the taste. It is honestly the best Stromboli I've ever had the pleasure of eating. The fresh olive oil baked into the crust wasnt overpowering but the perfect amount of flavor. The whole inside was completely stuffed with Sausage, pepperoni, cheese, and peppers but not too spicy. I'm looking forward to the next time I get to head down to San Clemente for lunch. I'll definitely be going here! read more

Never have I wanted to give an establishment such high praises. The food was nothing short of excellent and was brought to another level. The staff was so understanding and helpful when working with my order and cautious due to my families food allergies. The shop had such a welcoming environment and coziness to it. One of the better food places in San Clemente you have to try it. read more

This was highly recommended by the hotel we stayed in and let me tell u the price was so reasonable for all the food we had and it was so delicious. The only thing was the Stromboli was a bite salty. But the rib tips the wings the mozzarella sticks were so good .... will highly recommend read more

Surfside Pizza never disappoints! Our office is right across the street and they always are quick to hand deliver our pizza. The pizza is always fresh and the customer service is amazing! Every one is super fun and welcoming. Best pizza in San Clemente! -The BRO team read more

The sausage rolls were the Grestest. The 3 topping large pizza was full of all the toppings we requested - NO SKIPPING here. Very VERY pleasant staff . If your looking for a delicious pizza - SURFSIDE IS FOR YOU ! FRED HOUSTON read more

Old school pizza shop with best delivered wings and calzones in town. Offers their own delivery which is not only nice but essential in a time of middle men courier services that destroy the experience with impersonal and over priced service. Everything we've had has been tasty and as expected. read more

I love this place! It has the best pizza, bone in chicken wings, and salads. My favorite is the Greek salad. The staff is so friendly and will deliver even down to my favorite beach spot while friends are surfing. There's nothing like getting a hot pizza delivered to you right in your beach chair. Thank you Surfside pizza! read more

Have had great pizzas and sandwiches as well as customer service. Unfortunately in the last year or so the food has been incredibly inconsistent. Pizza crusts and toppings had been disappointing in more than half the orders. They have always made it right by offering comps, but the food order does not seem to be getting any more consistent. I am hoping they will take this comment serious and have their cook staff pay attention to what they put out. read more

Ordered a pizza, wings, and bread sticks plus a drink at the end of the night before they closed and Ken (the owner) called to reassure me that the order was on its way! Everything was above and beyond. Will ONLY order pizza from Surfside Pizza here on out after the great customer service and quality of the food. Thanks Ken for the order tonight -Sean read more

I'm new to San Clemente and have been trying to find great pizza and I have finally found it there dough is made fresh everyday wich I love and is one of the few places that do slices so you dont have to buy a whole pie staff is super friendly and great and if there is a mistake I've personally seen the boss mr.ken Nelson call back the customer and he goes above and beyond to make everything with the customer Surfside for life love your pizza keep up the good work guys read more

This place is awesome. Such a charming little beach spot. Pizza is delicious and salads are fresh. Erica was so nice and gave extra attention to our kids and made them Happy. Chris, the owner cares about the details and that everyone has a great experience. They do mostly take out and delivery but we love to visit and eat there too. If you're in San Clemente, Dana Point or Capo Beach you must try it!!! read more

50 minutes wait for food & 8-9 minutes on hold before that! Wondered what was in my order? Two 8 piece wings. That's it! My mom loves wings so I thought I would surprise her with a new place. The reason it's one star as I hurt my tooth biting into the wrong order. Mine was supposed to be bone out and I didn't realize that they took my order down wrong until about 30-40 mins in I was checking on it by asking if I got sauce in it and realized it. I didn't say anything thinking I will just deal with it. Bad decision as one of the wings was broken and when I bite in I had a sharp pain in my tooth. My moms were overcooked. A man left saying to me they always take so long and he's going to another place! read more

I had to come and question some of the hater posts here. I know for a fact that if someone isn't happy about their food with Surfside the management goes above and beyond to make it right. All it takes is a call, negative reviews aren't the way to go. With that being said, I had my go to favorite pizza, pepperoni and sausage which didn't disappoint. I know they make their own in-house sauce and dough. And I understand they use Winsconsin cheese, albeit a lot if it. Oh, I should mention the new gluten free cauliflower crust. I was wowed on how good it is however it only comes in medium size. read more

This is really good pizza ! We've been there three times, on the recommendation of a friend. The pizza is fantastic! The place is VERY small, and can be tricky to find. They are friendly, up-beat and full of local beach community folks. They seem to do a LOT of local delivery. We've tried the supreme pizza (yeah, it really was) and the thin crust. It's good, Really good. If you're in the area, or just passing thru, it's worth finding. I have read a few negative reviews here, they are either disillusioned haters or they are confusing Surfside with somewhere else. This place is as good as pizza gets. Pro: REALLY GOOD PIZZA Friendly, intimate service Very Generous toppings Con: Can be tricky to find (worth it) Small place, limited seating read more

My favorite pizza meaty amore, I would recommend to try:) I like fettuccini Alfredo pasta that's super delicious. Would come back for daily specials)" read more

There are a lot of great pizza places around San Clemente, and Surfside Pizza is up there with the best! Friendly staff, quick service, and fantastic food. They offer plenty of different styles, including Chicago Deep Dish. It's hard to find a decent place in Southern California that makes such a cheesy, saucy, amazing pie- and they knock it out of the park. Rib tips, wings, and plenty of sandwiches- not just Pizza here! My favorite has to be their rib tips: tender, sweet, and perfect for a party. I've gotten all of my friends addicted to this place (even my mother who only eats veggie pizzas- which their's is one of the best). Do yourself a favor- check this place out. If you're golfing, call ahead around the 8th hole and you can pick up a slice behind the store (the 10th hole is right behind) and you can pick it up as you come by. The inside is cozy (probably too small for a baseball or youth team), but they do deliver. Everyone is fantastic and really understand the community. I'll stop gushing, just go try it! read more

sooooo good, people very nice. came with my friend cus we r from lbc and vv refreshing

San Clemente hidden pizza gem... great tasting yummy pizza and salads plus more!!! Definitely will be back

We picked up a Margherita pizza the other day from Surfside with a thin crust. It was delicious and we loved the ribbons of basil scattered all over the top! Deliciouso! read more

Wow, walked in asked what's good and was told verbatim " I'm really busy". Walked out from there

I absolutly love their pizza its a traditional sicilan pizza dough is fresh everytime when ever i come in i see them making the doughand there bos is super freindly thanks ken for the great pizza keep up the great work guys your amazing Love love love your pizza read more

Ordered pizzas via Slice app. Slice app failed to provide accurate address = no pizza in my belly. Slice app respond and ok informed me that I would not be refunded. So in short got ripped off. Slice or Surfside will never see 1 penny from me again. read more

It's our favorite place to eat when visiting. Pizza & salads are super yummy... salads fresh.. kids love it.. you can be super casual ... people who run it are great. Cody is such a nice pizza box maker:) we highly suggest you go visit.. inside and outside seating... priced well and great service . read more

Hubby and i decided to find a spot to eat on our way home to San Diego and we found this pizza place by the beach area on yelp. It's a cute little establishment that looks like it will be undergoing some new renovations as plans were up on the wall. And from the sign on the wall it said it was under new management since 2017 so I guess change is definitely coming. None the less we tried mozzarella sticks and Pete's special pizza which was sausage, pepperoni, olive oil, fresh garlic, ricotta cheese deep dish style. The mozzarella sticks were like any other. Nothing to exciting but still good. The pizza was delicious and worth the 20min wait since it was a deep dish. Super cheesy and the sauce was delicious. So worth a cheat day on my diet!! Hopefully I can make it back here on another rode trip to see the new renovations. Worth it! read more

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This is exactly what my friends and I look for in a PIZZA. Excellent toppings and sauce/cheese. Their cappuccino's are on target, too. Their Calzones are the size of a bicycle seat. They DO offer pasta...marinara and Alfredo. Another reviewer said they didn't have pasta except for specials. Ken is so very nice and funny. He's very accommodating. They offer 5 styles of crust...love that, plus meatball pizza topping. Love that, too. The two new owners have "story boards" to show how they plan to update their restaurant to make it more spacious and hip. Let's patronize them so they can redecorate!! read more

-UnBiased Review- This place is hands down the best pizza joint in san Clemente. If your looking for a real freshly cooked pizza look no further. There may be plenty of other pizza spots in san Clemente but nothing compares to the originality of this dank ass crust. Good looks surfside pizza you the real fam read more

My husband and I were staying in the area and since it was raining we chose to stay indoors. We ordered an antipasto salad and supreme pizza. Both exceeded our expectation. The crust itself was crunchy and flavorful. The toppings were plentiful. And the salad could easily feed four people. We definitely are coming back. read more

I just want to give a big shout out to Dawson, Cody and Ken!!! They have gone above and beyond to make sure we were satasfied. Last week we ordered the Monday Meatballs- a part of the order was not delivered and I was ok with that. Shortly after the driver left, he came back with our bread. This made our night. To go above and beyond is what Surfside stands for. Keep up the great work!! read more