BoomBozz Pizza & TapHouse

I came here on a week night with a friend for a bite to eat. It was fairly busy, and service was decent. I didn't have a pizza, as the server suggest not ordering the gluten free crust, but my friend got the Buffalo Chicken pizza and seemed to enjoy it. I got the Greek Salad with Chicken and it was a nice salad. I liked that it had a lot of kalamata olives. Nothing really stood out as fantastic to me, but I would like to try this place again.

Ok.  So a coworker recommended this place.  Exact quote: "good beer, good pizza, good night".  

I was actually reading the Yelp reviews while we were at the bar waiting for a table.  Wow, not so good.  First tip, if you don't have kids, let them know that a bar table is OK...there are booths and tables galore in the bar.  The hostess told us 30 minutes, we waited 10 for a nice booth/table combo.  A rather nice surprise.  

The pizza was very good.  We had the Tony's Supremo w/o black olives.  I know there are pizzas that are better than others, however, if you're looking for a weekend to relax, have a beer, and eat a pizza, this is the place.  Keep in mind, that you are going to a restaurant/bar/taproom.  Some of the reviews on here really don't respect the RESTAURANT part of the description. We sat in the bar, and yes, I could here children crying and kids yelling and screaming, but the sign didn't say "no kids allowed'...they like pizza too.  Anyway, if you want that, go to a bar.  

On another note, our waiter was fabulous.  He was very knowledgable about beers and all of the pizzas ...we didn't wait.  I'm not sure if other reviewers have been in the dining room, or what, but our experience was good.

In retro, what are we going to BoomBozz Pizza for?  Pizza, beer, and good times.  Give it a rest about the noise, the kids, the wait staff, etc...it's busy and crowded, if it wasn't good, that wouldn't be the case, so stop complaining.  If you want quiet, go to Peterson's.  

Louie

2 Stars?--3 Stars?2 Stars?--3 Stars?2 Stars?--3 Stars????

This was the fight I had with myself.

Like Christy B said. I wanted to like this place so bad! Sadly, compared to the other great Pizza Places of Carmel this was sorely lacking.

Matt B.'s words echo in my head, "I wish i would have saved my money for Chipotle!

The Reason I wanted to like them?
*23/24 Tap options are local (that's what my sever told me anyway...I didn't get to see for myself).  This is what made me waver between the 2-3 stars.
*Atmosphere was a fun rustic urban feel, plenty of TV's-you know the drill typical pizza place.

What changed my mind?
I know I tend to picky when it comes down to service. I have to remind myself often, this is just a pub, or just a pizza place. But here is what I ask:
*Check/Order Accuracy
*Plenty O Water (I tend be a water hog-I know-fluids are important though :)
*Bright Smile-Make me feel like you want me here.
*Good Listener-(sounds like I'm looking for a blind date..goodness)

So service, I am afraid wasn't quite any of these. The presentation of the menu and the description of his recommendations were fantastic! Started off with a great big smile and a hearty greeting. He made me really excited to be there! Lofted up the Tennis Ball high into the air for a brilliant career breaking serve--and then let the ball drop and roll off the court. **Womp Womp** So sad, because he started off so well. I think I only had my water filled twice. I had asked  for lemon, but it was forgotten (not really a big deal). I ordered a bun-less Meatball and Marinara sandwich that was 7.99. It came and my entire table looked at it and said, "That's it!" And surprise surprise, it came with a bun. I mentioned it to the server but he seemed less than concerned. I am not sure what I was paying for because the meatballs that I got were probably only 6 meatballs that were halved to look like more...I don't know what the portion was but if I had to guess it was probably only 5 to 7 oz of meat.

It terms of personality, our server was great! He was fun and easy going, ready to "get the party started". He was fun he really was. But for 9:30 at night with barren sections I expected more attention to our 7 top table.

The nachos were made atop house made potato chips...the dipping sauces were fun.

Mon-Friday after 9pm most of the appetizers are only $5.

This probably a place to hang with the guys and catch the game, but I don't' think I would make Mrs. F endure service like this again.

I hope that you find the 3 stars I left out in your experience. I know it can always be hit or miss with Pizza places in general. I wish you the best, dear Yelpers, in your quest to find a venerable Pizza Place with honorable service.