01
Best overall pick
Pizza Cottage
Near The Buckeye Lake Causeway • Lively Lakefront Pizzeria • Best For Groups And Families
Big portions, a busy patio, and consistently good pies make Pizza Cottage a Harbor Hills standby.
Just a quick drive from Harbor Hills, this Buckeye Lake location is where many locals default for an easy pizza night. The menu leans into crowd-pleasers, from thickly layered pepperoni to loaded veggie pies and hearty subs. Go early on summer weekends if you want a patio table with a view of the lake and room for a bigger group.
02
For wood-fired pies
Elliot's Wood Fired Kitchen & Tap
Near Buckeye Lake State Park • Rustic Wood-Fired Kitchen And Taproom • Craft Pizza And Beer Pick
Charred, chewy crust and creative toppings set Elliot's apart from the usual takeout options.
Elliot's leans into a more modern, gastropub feel, with blistered wood-fired crusts and topping combinations that go beyond basic pepperoni. It is a strong choice when you want a sit-down meal with a good craft beer list instead of a quick box to-go. Plan to linger over starters and share a couple of pizzas rather than rush in and out.
03
Best lakeside hangout
Horvath's Harbor
Thornville At Buckeye Lake • Lakefront Bar And Pizza Spot • Evening And Sunset Pick
Come for the view, stay for the hearty pizzas and relaxed marina vibe.
Perched right on the water, Horvath's Harbor is as much about the atmosphere as the food, with docks, live music nights, and plenty of outside seating. The pizzas are substantial, with generous cheese and toppings that hold up well to sharing over a couple of hours. It is a go-to when you want a laid-back, slightly festive night rather than a quick slice.
04
Classic Ohio-style
Massey's Pizza
Heath Shopping Corridor • Thin-Crust Pizzeria And Sports Bar • Game-Day And Carryout Favorite
Ultra-thin, crispy squares piled with toppings give Massey's its loyal local following.
Massey's is known for that distinctly central Ohio style: a cracker-thin crust cut into small squares and loaded edge-to-edge with toppings. The Heath location works well when you are already running errands in town and want to bring dinner back to Harbor Hills. Inside, the TVs and bar setup make it an easy choice for watching a game over a pizza and wings.
05
Old-school favorite
Plaza Pizza
Downtown Newark • Retro Counter-Service Pizzeria • Best For Classic Takeout
Straightforward, no-frills pies that taste like small-town Friday nights.
Plaza Pizza has the feel of a long-running local institution, with a simple menu, familiar toppings, and a steady stream of regulars picking up boxes. The crust strikes a middle ground between thin and doughy, and the sauce leans slightly sweet, which many area residents grew up on. It is worth the short drive when you want a dependable, old-school pie to take back to the lake.