Rusty's Deli & Grille

kristie pruno

Great food and quick, friendly service. We shared the Ruben and the chicken salad. Both were fantastic.

Lauren R

After trying Rusty’s for lunch several times (pre-pandemic), our family decided to make a dinner visit. The staff were very friendly and the restaurant was clean, but I agree with a recent reviewer that the food simply doesn’t justify the cost. Our family of 4 spent over $50 on a very lackluster dinner. Of note: (1) The large in-store menus don’t reflect pricing, which should have been a red flag; (2) Entrees do not include sides nor drinks, making everything a la carte; (3) The kids’ menu leaves a lot to be desired, leaving us to order two overpriced cold deli sandwiches (one of which was served with shredded cheddar rather than sliced…?). Though my husband and I will consider returning for lunch, the value proposition simply isn’t there for a family dinner. For $50+, there are far better options available in South Charlotte.

Houston Vanhoy

I've enjoyed and recommended Rusty's for decades. When ownership changed in the fall of 2021, regular customers might have been concerned that changes might happen. The menu is the same, and several employees stayed with the new management. The noticeable changes were long overdue, and welcome. 1. There is an integrated ordering, chef preparation screen and payment system in place, including tap-to-pay. No more having to tell the order-taker at the front desk what I want, watching the order being written on paper and handed to the chef, then having to repeat it to the cashier, who used to have to enter the same information at checkout. 2. The same pleasant atmosphere prevails, including the mostly young employee base and the old National Geographic magazines on the shelf. The new management is not obtrusive, and I don't think that I've even seen the new owner. 4. The work area has received a big lighting upgrade. 👍 5. The piped-in music seems to be chosen by the youngish staff. I miss the oldies that I used to hear, but that had started changing about three years ago. 6. The decor hasn't changed noticeably. 7. Like most restaurants, some new employees have been brought on. But this is not a big problem. If you have been away for a while, Rusty's is calling you to come back home.

Brennan Hill

I've been coming here for over 20 years. Best deal and fries in Charlotte