Pizza Bob's; Go there for everything but the pizza (Restaurant Review)

Post by The Grumpy One

Pizza Bob's

66-145 Kamehameha Highway

Haleiwa, HI 96712

http://pizzabobshawaii.com/

So this is my first review of a place where I didn't go with anyone from work, in fact I went with my family so this should be helpful not only to single people, but families with small children as well.

So this place is in the smaller town of Haleiwa, but most tourist call it "North Shore."  I have passed by this place a few times since it's directly across the street from my favorite burger place on the island (I swear I will try to do a review on it before I move.)  We actually were going to get burgers on our way to the Polynesian Culture Center (my boys wanted to see "hulas") but the boys wanted pizza and spaghetti so we decided to give Pizza Bob's a try.

So there is a front and back entrance, this is the back one by the parking area.  My first impression was it looked like a nice "family restaurant." I don't mean a restaurant that would be named Uncle Mcjingles with "Crazy Stuff" on the wall and overly happy waiters, but a place you can bring the family, be able to have a conversation, and not be killed by "pieces of flair."

So I tried a lot of food there, but "The Tattooed One" will be upset because like usual I ordered stuff you wouldn't necessarily try at a Pizza place. But I did try my kids pizza so I can talk about it. 

So Maybe because I recently found out that I will be moving to the East Coast, or maybe even though right now I am surrounded by Summer weather my body craves "wintery" food, but I have been craving Clam Chowder.

Even though this is a place with Pizza in its name, it should really think about trying to fit "Chowder" in its name. Not only was this the best Clam Chowder that I have found on island (probably in my all time top 5.) but even the bread they served with it was incredible.

So far this place was winning me over... and then came the pizza.

So one of the boys actually ordered the pizza, and I decided to try it before I ate my main dish.

So the menu bragged about the pizza being made on their "Bob's double-rise hand made crust topped with our secret pizza sauce..." Sounds good and all except for one thing... I am pretty sure that their "secret" ingredients are the same as Pizza Hut because it looks, tastes, smells, and feels like Pizza Hut Pizza.

I would say that isn't a bad thing...but if I want Pizza that tastes like that, I will just have one delivered to my house with a order of bread sticks for the same price.

So after you see my feelings on that I am thankful that my stomach, who originally was told we were getting burgers, told me to stay away from the pizza, and order the "Big Island Paniolo Burger."

It is made with "all natural, Hawaiian raised, grass fed beef" topped with American and Swiss Cheese and covered with a homemade Paniolo BBQ Sauce.

IT WAS SOOOO GOOD. It was tender, juicy and melted in my mouth.

The sauce was  not anything special, but was still good, and worked well with the burger.  My only complaint was I have no idea why, but if you look close at the picture you will see that they put lettuce both under, and on top of the burger. It wasn't a deal breaker since I just took the top toppings off, so don't let that sway you from trying this delicious burger.

So I will throw in a bonus review, not from me, but from one of my 3 year old future foodies.
                                                                 
I did not try the spaghetti, but Brandis kept saying "this is my favorite one." as he slurped through almost the entire bowl.

You know you can probably trust his review because between him and his brother they shared the pizza and the spaghetti. while the spaghetti bowl was practically licked clean, the pizza only had a bite or two out of it.

Overall, we might have to try this place again next time we are at North Shore. Good prices, great atmosphere, the only problem is everything was really good except their pizza.  So if you want a sandwich, pasta, soup, or salad...check this place out.