Ruckus Pizza and Bar

The food was SO GOOD!! I’m surprised I haven’t eaten here before. I had assumed that it was just a pizza place, but more than half of the menu is other delicious entrees. Our starter was the Famous Shark Bites, which were PERFECTLY crispy mahi bites with a stupendous remoulade to dip them in. We ordered the Ruckus White pizza, the poke bowl, and sushi. The pizza was perfectly crispy, and I love ricotta and roasted garlic. Some may be wary of the quality of sushi at a place with pizza in the name, but trust that it was genuinely delicious and on par with great sushi restaurants around here. I don’t think every Ruckus location has sushi/poke, and I’m really glad this one does. My poke bowl was my favorite piece, with so much color and flavor and a huge portion size. I’m excited to come back and try more of the menu.

We had moved our son into his apartment at NC State, and grabbed a quick dinner before heading back home. It’s definitely a bar environment, but the food? Wow! We ended up going late, but the portions, the ingredients, and the taste were spot on. You’re gonna think this is silly, but they had to be the best french fries I’ve had anywhere! I love when they put the crispiness on the outside, these were cooked perfectly. The salads were simple, we had regular and Greek, great dressing, very flavorful. My sons calzone was huge! He said it tasted great as well. He said that it was going to be one of his favorite spots to eat. Just a reminder when you go in you have to order upfront and then try to find a seat. We grabbed a table in the back, but there was plenty of outdoor seating, and it was all covered. Cannot wait to try the wings, maybe a Philly cheesesteak next time. Oh, and they had a 97 score, which was great!

Very nice place, just wish would could have stayed for trivia night. We just went in for a few slices. Very tasty and prices were reasonable. Staff was super friendly and service was quick. Slices were bigger than expected. Wife got a house salad and said it was tasty for having iceburg lettuce. If we lived here, we would frequent.

Amazing Food and Drinks. Outstanding service even short staffed they took the time to acknowledge us and everyone worked as a team. The menu had so many options, we tried a little bit of everything and shared.Picture of the Tuna Nachos, a must try

When you walk into Ruckus Pizza, you'll immediately feel the welcoming vibes from the staff. They go above and beyond to make you feel right at home. Whether you're a regular or a first-time visitor, they treat everyone like family.

Now, let's talk about the atmosphere. Ruckus Pizza has that cool dive bar vibe that just makes you want to kick back and relax. It's the kind of place where you can hang out with friends, enjoy some great food, and have a few drinks without any pretentiousness. It's all about having a good time and enjoying the company of others.

And speaking of food, Ruckus Pizza serves up some seriously delicious pizzas. From classic favorites to creative specialty pies, they've got something for everyone. Plus, they have a variety of other menu options like wings, sandwiches, and salads, so you'll definitely find something to satisfy your cravings.

Whether you're looking for a laid-back spot to grab a bite or a fun place to hang out with friends, Ruckus Pizza is definitely worth checking out.

Visiting from out of state and was wanting some pizza, we decided to stop here and we are so glad we did! For the price, the amount of food you get is awesome! We got the 18” ultimate and it was huge. Would recommended to anyone 10/10

I love a good college town hangout that is basically the cliche "hole in the wall". Ruckus has exceptional food and many things, like the bread for sandwiches and sides, locally made. The pizza is really good and not overdone by too much of anything. Their Newcastle marinara is amazing and those fresh, yes fresh not frozen, mozzarella sticks are so good. I also like their sandwiches and always recommend a side of potato salad. Thank you Ruckus for still being you all of these years and thank you Robert for treating your patrons like family.

Absolutely delicious pizza. Ever since we moved from east Raleigh we’ve been trying to find a Cary equivalent of our favorite pizza place on the other side of town and Ruckus is the winner. Our white pizza was a little on the greasy side, but other than that we loved the thin but not overcooked crust, the great blend of cheeses, pesto, and garlic. It was louder than we expected for a Wednesday night, but we still had fun and the 2000s emo playlist was an added bonus. We’ll be back!

Super friendly people and delicious food! Great atmosphere here and will definitely stop by next time I'm in the area. I saw a sign advertising a 24inch pizza challenge and so we ordered a 24inch pizza to scope it out. It is massive and I've got no chance to finish it alone.

I went with my daughter to try Ruckus Avent Ferry Road for the first time. With so many great pizza joints in Raleigh it’s hard to know. A cross between a neighborhood bar and a student bar, Ruckus has seriously good pizza. What’s more, they care. When our pizza was delivered, the manager (I believe he was a manager) said he made ours with one minor wrong ingredient—white instead of red onions. He apologized and immediately made a complete new pizza with the correct ingredients. He apologized again and made sure we were happy. You can’t discount this kind of service. It’s rare these days and greatly appreciated. The beer was cold. The salad was fresh and the pizza was excellent. I will return to Ruckus and recommend Ruckus for adults too.

Great atmosphere, very friendly employees, the owner was so helpful as well. The restaurant is clean and the food delicious.

We LOVE Ruckus and will continue to go back. The staff are always super friendly, knowledgeable and kind and we have never had a bad experience at the 3 different locations we have been to! The food is consistently top notch and we love trying new menu items (although pizza, wings and garlic knots are all our go-tos). Can't get enough of this place.

Really love this place. The staff was on point tonight. The guys making our pizza were nice. The bartenders were really nice. Currently, Brian Jones does a cool open mic on Tuesdays. Everyone sounded great. We had a great time.

We have enjoyed Ruckus Pizza for many years. You can get the largest pizza here - 24 inches. Pizza is so big they cut it in squares. All the ones in the middle are perfect for your kid that does not like the crust. The garlic knots are delicious. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. There is another Ruckus in Cary and the pizza from the Avent Ferry location is by far and above better. It must be the oven. You can order ahead so it is ready when you arrive. The interior is a typical bar near a college. Fairly dark. There is a canopy outside with seating. Located in a shopping center so plenty of parking.

Had the original Philly and it was delicious. Staff was super friendly and made me feel like a regular even though it was my first time. Trivia night was fun as well. Definitely going back!!

It's a wonderful place to chill with friends or alone. Needed a lively place to work on a paper around midnight. They have a nice fireplace outside along with a huge flat screen to view the world cup too!

The ruckus chicken pizza was amazing!

Great place for an inexpensive delicious meal. Pizza slices as big as your face, fries crispy as anything, delicious drinks. The staff is friendly and the events are always fun. Great place to watch the Canes! Their rewards system is top notch as well. Couldn't ask for more.

Sat outside under the tented area with a cool beer and pizza and listened to a couple musical ensembles perform their songs. Hectic college crowd. Very relaxing after a long travel day

I love this place. Apart from the pizzas being awesome the best thing about this place is the staff. The place has a very nice homely feel to it and the people make you sure that you have a very good time. The price is very reasonable compared to the quantity and quality. We usually order a 24 inch and 18 inch for a group of 6 and still manage to take a lot of leftovers. Will definitely visit again :)

The Mission Valley location’s friendly dive energy sets it apart. Whereas the other Ruckus restaurants offer table service and larger dining areas, at the original Ruckus folks order at the front counter or from the staff behind the shotgun bar populated by regulars seven days a week. With strict space limitations the kitchen performs in outstanding fashion, often slammed. I have seen hundreds of guests interact with the folks who made their food and it puts a smile on everyone’s face. The bar staff is second to none, making first-time visitors and out-of-towners vow to come back. Tuesday and Wednesday are often busier than Friday and Saturday nights, thanks to exceptional Open Mic & Trivia hosts — and the fact it’s the kind of spot where service industry vets take shelter after long shifts. The original Ruckus is the most unassuming hole in the wall shopping center bar/pizza place you would ever like to know. Order a slice, a beer, and a shot.