Oregon’s pretty lakes are the perfect place for recreation, but you can really work up an appetite after a day of fishing, canoeing, and hiking. Doesn’t a pizza sound perfect? There’s a resort right on Diamond Lake that has lodging, camping, boat rentals, and more…and it’s also home to a pizza parlor that’s a true unexpected gem.
Diamond Lake is a tucked away in the Umpqua National Forest, just north of Crater Lake. It’s a beautiful place with fresh mountain air, and the lake is full of fish.
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Diamond Lake Resort sits right on its banks, and it’s a popular spot for fishing, paddling, and playing. The resort offers lodging and three restaurants, including South Shore Pizza.
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This little pizzeria is an unexpected gem in the middle of the wilderness. You’ll step inside to find rustic dining room with plenty of windows to make it light and bright.
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This pizza has a nice, thick crust and it’s loaded with tons of cheese and quality toppings. The pizzas all have outdoorsy names like The Chipmunk (sausage pizza), Woodsey Owl (Canadian bacon and pineapple), and Mosquito Bite (pepperoni, sausage, and green peppers).
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Pizza is the perfect meal pretty much anytime, but after a day of fishing or paddling around on the lake, it really hits the spot.
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You’ll also want to sink your teeth into the broasted chicken. It’s juicy and crispy, and seasoned just right.
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Get your chicken with some breaded spuds, or just order a side of spuds to go with your pizza. They’re like fries, only better!
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Savor some ice cream for dessert…
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…then head back to the lake to play some more!
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South Shore Pizza is open every day from Memorial Day through Labor Day, and select days and times during winter and spring months.
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See South Shore Pizza’s full menu on its website, and be sure to check out Diamond Lake Resort’s Facebook page to see what’s new there.
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Are you ready to explore some more pizzerias in Oregon? Visit this place in Bend that’s certified by Italy, and head to Astoria to dine at this pizzeria that’s filled with hometown pride.
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