Pioneers Pizza Port Charlotte — Restaurant in Florida

So, this was a very funny experience despite that I was only invited to this place to celebrate for my sister and I didn't even order any food, yet I was able to try it because of my family. So to start off, I arrived right when everyone just got their plates. I looked and seen that 3 of my family members ordered a salad. The waitress accidentally dropped one of the dressing that my grandma wanted with her salad. The waitress left it there without even trying to cover it or pick it up. When she returned she gave my grandmother the wrong dressing. So that was the first sign I noticed something was off. Next I looked and noticed that my grandmother wasn't really eating her salad, I looked at it and it was very bland and basic. Just lettuce, chopped carrots and the round small tomatoes. I could tell she wasn't satisfied with what she just was served and on top of that, the dressing she got was very strong and it was too much for such simple salad as that. I tried it as she told me to taste it and all I could taste was disappointment. So next, my brother ordered a burger and it LOOKED like it was going to be delicious. It was stacked and big too with bacon, guacamole, blue cheese and thick meat, I asked him to cut me a small piece to try it. I did notice that bun does look cheap and wasn't so appealing, but I didn't judge fully on th bread alone. When I went to take a bite the piece my brother gave me, NO FLAVOR. It was like I bit into nothing. My brother was very surprised too that it wasn't what he expected. It was literally just tasteless. No season or nothing. He didn't even finish it. He ate half and had to stop. So next was the wings my father and sister ordered. He had buffalo wings and some bbq wings and I think my sister had some sweet and sour BBQ wings. I asked them if the wings are good and they said "yes" but I notice my dad wasn't eating them. He still had many on his plate and they kept sitting there. So I asked to try one. (I could see it in his eyes that HE KNEW those wings weren't good). I took one bite and at first the sauce was good, but when I bit into the chicken it was tasteless. The wing had no taste AT ALL. Even with all the sauce on them, it couldn't save them and I understood why those wings continued to sit on that plate untouched. And finally, the pasta meals. Now there were two types of pasta meals. One was like a chicken pasta, tomato parmasen cheese meal. They say that was the good one. The other one (which my grand ma ordered because the salad didn't do her any justice, but she soon found out neither did the pasta either) was a citrus lemon seasoned chicken with pasta. Right away, I could tell it wasn't going to be good the moment the plate landed on the table. The chicken was soaked with the citrus juice and was runny like water. My grandmother took one bite and her face said it all. She wanted me to try it and I did and there was nothing to say. We looked at eachother shaking our heads as she ask for a to go plate (she had to take it home to "fix it up" because it was too much money she spent on it to just throw it away). I almost forgot to mention the drinks. I was going to order some sweet tea, but my family already had ordered some and told me not to get it because the sweet tea wasn't sweet at all. I tried some from my brother's cup that he discontinued to drink and they were right. It was bitter. So instead I ordered lemonade to play it safe. But I couldn't help but notice the lemonade tasted generic and "industrial". My brother had TWO long Islands and they must had been good if he ordered two of those. So I also got a glass of water. The water, with the ice had more flavor than the sweet tea. I decided to end the night and head home from a long day of work. But I actually left the place feeling happy I didn't order any of the food. Only reason why this was given a 2-star...

Ladies and gentlemen, hold onto your taste buds because Pioneers Pizza is about to take you on a flavor-filled adventure that will leave you craving for more! My gastronomic journey at this establishment has been so extraordinary that I couldn't resist going back for seconds – and boy, was it worth it!

Let's start with the appetizers. The fried goat cheese with apple slices on a bed of arugula, all perfectly drizzled with honey, was a symphony of flavors that danced on my palate. And the Burrata and berries, also resting on a delightful arugula bed and kissed by honey, had me questioning if I had stumbled upon a culinary masterpiece or a work of art.

The Caprese Salad, a timeless classic, was flawlessly executed, showcasing the freshness of the ingredients and the expertise of the kitchen. The Bruschetta Pizza, oh dear readers, was a revelation. Every bite transported me to the streets of Italy, where the aroma of perfectly toasted bread mingled with the rich flavors of tomato, basil, and garlic.

Dessert, oh sweet mercy! The slice of Limoncello cake was a zesty slice of heaven, and the tiramisu was an ethereal concoction that whisked me away to an Italian countryside cafe. Each bite was a harmonious blend of delicate flavors, leaving me in a state of blissful indulgence.

Now, my fellow food enthusiasts, I must pause to address a minor hiccup in an otherwise stellar experience: the staff. Alas, it seemed that my arrival interrupted an important conversation amongst them. The aura of irritation emanating from them was reminiscent of my high school days when the popular girls manned the raffle ticket table, giving off vibes that screamed, "How dare you disturb our sacred realm!" While their attitude did not overshadow the culinary brilliance of Pioneers Pizza, it left a sour note in an otherwise harmonious symphony of flavors.

But fret not, dear readers! This slight blemish on the canvas should not dissuade you from experiencing the culinary wonders of Pioneers Pizza. The food, oh the food! It's a testament to the skill, passion, and creativity of the chefs who grace this establishment with their culinary prowess.

So, my friends, embark on this culinary odyssey, delight in the exquisite flavors, and let your taste buds revel in the extraordinary offerings of Pioneers Pizza. Just remember, if the staff seems a tad less enthusiastic than you'd hope, cast them aside like a bad punchline and focus on the true star of the show: the exceptional food that awaits you.

Bon appétit, my fellow gastronomes! Pioneers Pizza is waiting to dazzle your senses, leaving you craving more. And remember, in the grand scheme of things, the popular girls will always remain just a footnote in the story of your...

If I could give a zero star I would. The moment the door opened a man walked out with a cigar. The front reeked so bad I had to catch my breath. The host (Ricky?) who sat us was apologizing for the lack of places to sit us which there were empty tables throughout but potentially no one serving in those areas for lunch. Regardless no big deal. I would have been happy to wait 15 minutes outside (where it’s smoke free) if tables needed to be cleaned at the front instead of watching a grown man have a baby fit about it. Soooooo… What was the deal? Watching Ricky? vape in the restaurant walking by the food being made. Biting his fingernails and then handling food. On his cell in a disagreement about something because he was pacing back and forth. Getting on the staff for not kept tables. (Is he a host or the owner?) I honestly felt bad for the servers being barked at in front of their customers. (Pretty sure that’s what the back is for where you keep it professional not sloppy) Watched a server eat her food and put it down then handle food out to a table. Servers drinking and wiping their face and nose and then handling plates. Watching one of the Chefs drink redbull and wipe his mouth and return to cooking. I mean does anyone there wash their hands before cooking or serving? My favorite was being served silverware in a bag with no napkin and I had to ask my boyfriend to grab one by the register since our server never came back to check on us. My slice of pizza 🍕 had so much grease that I had to use the only napkin I had to wipe the grease off. Then my plate and hands were black from the bread being burnt underneath. Shame. I’ve always enjoyed this place and I wanted to leave so bad but my boyfriend insisted we stay to be nice to a server we barely saw. All lastnight we had to deal with heartburn and bellies hurting. We will not be back. Huge health hazard. I even paid cash because I don’t even trust them to swipe my card. Lesson learned. If you want some of Ricky’s fingernails/spit in your food and his juicy lungs being vaped on your food I know a great place to go!!! Gordon Ramsey would have been disgusted! 🤮 The only pleasant thing about being there was the server who called us “Dears” and she was polite when she did come over to us to give us the check. I give her the star for this review for being nice. To Pioneers: No need to apologize and no need to make it right by me because I won’t be back. Start making it right for the next customers and give them your best as a team. Everyone deserves a clean and respectful environment....