F+D Fire Slice Pizzeria
One of Amarillo’s highest-rated restaurants on TripAdvisor isn’t particularly easy to find. Fire Slice is located facing the alleyway north of the Summit Shopping Center at 34th and Coulter. But that hasn’t kept this spot from attracting fans of its creative, brick-oven pizzas. “We’re a little off-the-beaten path, so if you’re coming here, you’ve got a reason to come here,” says owner/operator Cody Blair. A two-decade restaurant industry veteran, Blair and his wife, Gina, bought Fire Slice from the previous owner in 2018.
“We make everything from scratch,” Blair says. That includes the dough, meatballs, and even the ice cream on the dessert menu.
He says their pepperoni pizza is the most popular dish—which is pretty much the case with any pizza restaurant—but Fire Slice is beloved for its more unique pies. The Honeybomb combines sliced meatballs, smoked ham and jalapeños with hot honey for a sweet-and-spicy kick. The Hot Momma, which pairs pepperoni and house-made Italian sausage with green chiles, is another favorite.
But there’s more to the menu than pizza, from the baked green chile tortellini and cheese to the blackberry bread pudding, which is served with vanilla ice cream. A rotating dessert-of-the-month has a charitable focus, with Fire Slice donating $1 to a local nonprofit every time it’s ordered. “We are definitely charity-driven. We love giving back to the community,” says Blair.
7306 SW 34th Ave. (in the alley)
806.331.2232 | fireslice.com
Brick & Elm Magazine
Great place for family and friends, wonderful date night spot!
“Great place for family and friends, wonderful date night spot!
We went in a few months back and had a wonderful experience. Took a group of 12 in for their Sunday brunch, they seated us almost immediately even though we were still waiting on a few to arrive. The service was top notch, the server was very knowledgeable about the menu and drinks, even the owner came over a few times to chat and check on us. The food was all excellent, our table had a wide selection of appetizers and main entrees and we all passed around a little for everyone to try. The portions were very generous and the price was reasonable for what we had and the high quality. We weren’t really in the mood for wine but did take a look at the wine menu, it was extensive and very well curated to give a solid selection for a wide range of preferences. All in all a wonderful experience and we will certainly return.”
