Rusty's Surf Ranch

(310) 393-7437

256 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA 90401 34.0095 -118.4971

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Rusty's Surf Ranch

Rusty's Surf Ranch

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The Scene – Nestled at the end of the Santa Monica Pier, in the shadow of its signature Ferris wheel, Rusty's Surf Ranch is as Southern California as it gets. An impressive collection of surfboards, many of them '60s-era longboards, line the walls and ceiling. The entertainment is eclectic, with a musical bent that includes rock, blues and folk. – – The Draw – All ages are welcome because Rusty's is as much a full-service restaurant as it is a music venue. Souvenir hunters may stop in for a quick bite and an earful of the featured act, while bronzed beachgoers take a…

2 Star Rating: Below Average

11/28/08

Expected more..

by echarriskc at Citysearch

We visited the Pier for a fun evening with the kids. Stoped at Rusty's and was dissapointed with the food. My husband ordered the surf and turf, Medium-Rare. He recieved and Burt steak that tasted like someone droped it straight into hot coals, and three tiny little pieces of shrimp. Very disapointing for over 30 bucks a plate. The drinks were bland, and the crab cakes were tiny. Kids hated their meals also. (Mac and Cheese was bland, and burger was burt) My mother was very happy all she got was a quesidilla. Kinda hard to screw that up. The best part of the meal, was something we could have gotten at Taco Bell.

1 Star Rating: Poor

08/18/08

Avoid At All Costs!

by magazinequeen00 at Citysearch

This place is a complete joke. Not only does it serve the worst drinks I've ever had, but their chicken made me sick. It's dirty, cramped, and its open mic night was painfully boring and disorganized. Mitch of "my name is in lights" pseudo fame is a crude, unprofessional moron with zero talent and a severely over-inflated identity. Sadly, the owner/manager actually thinks he has a good thing going. Stay away from this glorified hole in the wall at all costs.

  • Pros: Proximity to the water
  • Cons: An all-around bad experience
4 Star Rating: Recommended

08/07/08

Cool Dive, Decent Music

by kiercemartin at Citysearch

This place is definitely a beach shack of a bar, but it's shabby nature definitely adds to the appeal. Has a full bar and pretty decent acts that come through on the weekends. If you're around the pier it's worth stopping it to see what's going on, especially if you're looking for more of a chill night. Gets pretty crowded depending on the act, but so does everywhere.

The Details on Rusty's Surf Ranch

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Every Monday night offers a peek at tomorrow's karaoke superstars.

Category:

Restaurants, Beer Gardens, Nightclubs, Bars & Pubs

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Travelers Check, Debit Card

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Water View, Karaoke, Bar Menu

Restaurant Special Features:

Waterfront Dining

Bar & Club Type of Music:

Alternative Rock, Jazz, Blues, Hip-Hop & Rap, Rock & Pop, Hard Rock & Heavy Metal

Bar & Club Special Features:

Under 21, Live Music

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