Rusty's Pizza Parlor - Santa Barbara

Ok. So. It's Christmas Eve at night. We are from out of town. We had no idea what to have for dinner. So we jumped on our car and just drove around the city. I spotted this place and decided to go there. Great decision! The pizza was great, the attention on point and the place itself very clean. I would totally come back again

I guess they can open so many restaurants because they don 't maintain their existing ones. This place is like a time capsule of my youth.... Over 20 years ago. The place is run down and dirty with graffiti all over the bathroom, urinal and thermostat falling off the wall. The one salad bar trip sign is both hostile and a joke that no one listens to... Seriously... Handing me the bowl costs more than anything I could eat at the salad bar. I stood at the counter for at least a minute while the staff spoke in Spanish to each other and ignored us for deliveries and chatting. I guess if you like this style of burned fast food pizza, I oukd understand it, except it 's super expensive.compared to much better pizza within a 2 minute drive.

At 9:00, there was plenty of space available, but many of the tables hadn't been cleaned. The pizza was decent, though the vegetables were a bit lacking. The staff was friendly, and there are a few arcade games to keep the kids entertained.

A quick stop for some fresh pizza! We had the veggie option, which came loaded with the usual toppings: jalapeños, zucchini, and pineapple. The thin crust small size was more than enough for two people, but you definitely need a draft beer to go along with it.

While the dining area may not have been open to customers, its dim lighting made it unwelcoming. The kitchen, on the other hand, was bustling and the only bright part of the establishment. There was just one other customer inside, waiting for his order. The waiting area felt cramped with all of us there, especially considering the ongoing COVID concerns. Since we had eaten earlier, I wasn't very hungry and opted for the garlic cheese bread, while the others ordered pizzas and chicken wings. My friend's oldest daughter, who was placing the order for her mother and sister, spotted some unexpected charges on her receipt. The cashier explained the charges, which was accepted, but my friend's daughter felt the cashier could have provided better customer service by explaining what sauces came with the pizza and wings, as well as clarifying which items had additional costs. She believed that would have been a nice courtesy. She had the funds to cover the extras; she just wanted to know beforehand. My son took care of our order. I was pleased with my choice, as there were plenty of slices of garlic cheese bread to satisfy my cravings. The youngest daughter mentioned she'd love to return to Rusty's with her boyfriend when he visits.