We were starving and needing food quickly! You could tell they were busy but it still came out fairly fast. Food was good and customer service was great! Pleasant experience eating here! read more

Best pizza on the coast. Dough is homemade and they are super flexible with toppings. If you show up early, enjoy a beer on the deck or picnic tables! read more

Decent pizza - the specialty pizzas are their strength. We enjoyed the Veggie Pesto. The pepperoni pizza was a little on the greasy side.

Delicious pizza! I normally don't like olives in my pizza, but hubby ordered the combo which had olives. Surprisingly, they added the right amount of olives where it's not overpowering. Good little pizza joint out there in a very quaint town. read more

Hav been getting their pizza for years. Always on point and delicious. And very accommodating with all kinds of combos. Great little place to also sit outside have a beer with your pizza and watch the ocean read more

Fantastic pizza up in Sea Ranch, and they have gluten free!! Called in on a Friday night at like 5:30 & it was ready in 30 mins and on time. We had a gluten free house special vegetarian and a medium house special of the meat, and ordered them both without cheese.The regular pizza had great texture and the gluten free was good for GF. Would I order again? Absolutely. Not the nicest atmosphere, so I recommend taking out. Staff was really nice though! read more

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The place is way overpriced. $22 for a 2 topping medium pizza is a rip-off. Pizza was just ok. I won't be back.

Nice outdoor seating. Not a lot of seating, but what they have is covered and fine. Ocean views. Good pizza and beer. Nice service. Would go here again for sure. read more

Pizza was great! Nice thin crust and the toppings were generous. We ordered the house combo for takeout. Would definitely order again. The counter staff was very polite and came outside to let us know our order was ready. read more

Pizza was good. Restaurant has minimal seating, and it's so cramped that you probably wouldn't want to stay to eat anyways. Grab the pizza and go find a spot with a view! read more

Much much better than what I had anticipated based on some of the reviews of this establishment. The staff was COVID friendly and the pizza was tasty! The meats were flavorful, the thin crust was on point. read more

A rare five stars for a pizza place. Had a cheese pizza with Kalamata olives. Could not have been happier. Pizza was cooked to perfection. Crust with ultra fresh. It was crispy where it needed to be and software needed to be. Absolutely no mushy Center. read more

We love the pizza here! It's a unique style, but really very good. We especially like their House Combo. The staff is great too -- be prepared to wait if you walk up to order, especially on busy weekends. read more

I would do no stars if I could, but not an option. My husband and I were in town for the weekend and wanted pizza. The menu we got from the B&B said they were open until 830 so we called at 730 to order a pick up order. The young woman who answered refuses to take our order. She said, and I quote, " Oh no, I can't take your order tonight. We just had a large order for ten pizzas and that will take us past closing time, so I won't take your order tonight." I was shocked so I repeated back to her, " Your open until 830pm, but because you had an order for ten pizzas you don't want my order?" She said, Yes, it will bring us into close." She then hung up. A small business in a very small town and you can afford to refuse an order because you can't handle more than one large order before close ? Really. That's fine, I'll spend my money with a business who appreciates their customers. read more

Pizza was fresh and good. Even better when I heated up the left overs in the oven the next day.

Amazing pizza!!!! Extra toppings and so tasty. Love it!!!! Definite stop when in Gualala.

While staying at Sea Ranch, we picked up 2 of these pizzas. They were both great! One was the Margherita Pizza and the other Pesto Chicken. We enjoyed them both. Only partial gripe....I wish they could have delivered. read more

This place was much better a few years ago. It has deteriorated in many ways. The pizza is not as tasty - it seems thinner, greasier and the sauce is weak. When the owner was making pizzas there were 4-5 star. Now a group of distracted teenagers is in there doing their best but not quite cutting it. We pizza is barely average. Wings are still ok. Interior seating and atmosphere hasn't recovered to pre-pandemic levels. It's mostly a take-out business. Wish they could do a bit better. read more

I wish I could say that I actually ate here, because the pizza looked really good and most of the reviews were very favorable. However, when we arrived around 8:30 we were turned away. The open sign was on and it clearly says it closes at 9pm. There were 4 people in the kitchen just standing around and they easily could have prepared something to go. If it says you close at 9, shouldn't you actually close at 9? Based on service alone I have to give them 1 star. From some other reviews I've read this doesn't seem that uncommon for them to turn away paying customers. Maybe next time just change your hours so you don't set up the wrong expectations. read more

We ordered two pizzas - small & medium. Bill total was over $40.00. We are seasoned travelers. We can honestly say that this is among the worst pizza we have ever had. The value of the crust and toppings could not have exceeded $10.00 with a tasteless wafer thin crust, a sprinkle of cheese and sparse toppings. We could not believe it. We will not be recommending this business to others who rent this Sea Ranch home. Truly disappointed. Andy read more

We visit this location once a year and make sure to get pizza here one of the nights while visiting. We have probably tried every pizza there and they are all delicious!! read more

We've been eating here for years and it is consistently delicious! I feel like the crust used to be a little better, less chewy and more crunchy. But still one of our favorite places to order. read more

Went on a road trip with my mom along Hwy 1 and stopped by this pizzeria because we were starving and from the reviews I thought this would be a perfect place to chill and eat. Called in the order and the girl over the phone sounded super stressed but all good. Went to go pick it up and the girl by the cash register was sorta unfriendly but again all good- when I went back to the hotel I realized that she overcharged me $5 (now $7 with the tip I left) which wasn't cool. Thought about calling back and have her give me a partial refund for the overcharge but I didn't want to deal with that weird energy. Pizza is pizza can't go too wrong with it but sadly I didn't enjoy mine. Wings were good though. read more

So I ordered a pizza to go & while my husband & I were waiting for the pizza, we decided to try some food he got from the outside (not pizza cause he didn't want it) also we were starving & couldn't wait. The staff would not have it. Older man who works there called my husband rude for bringing outside food even though I was waiting for my pizza to bake as I was a paying customer. We didn't know outside food wasn't allowed but the way they talked to us was very wrong. One of the staff - an older man was very condescending. We felt attacked & discriminated against that we left immediately. Probably not going back there anyway & would never recommend this place to anyone. They were very rude to us & treated us very poorly. His exact words was "you don't think it's rude bringing food on the outside?" "She got pizza to go"! Yeah I did get pizza to go but I'm not allowed to change my mind and eat there?staff needs to approach the matter professionally & some customer service training.lost my appetite , pizza wasn't good either, very basic and boring. Went to the one near gualala supermarket, very good & customer service superb & they said it's ok to eat there don't waste money on mean/ racist & unprofessional staff. read more

We spent Christmas week in Gualala and after spending a day exploring and playing, we ordered pizza from Upper Crust. The people there are wonderful. Very friendly and they know how to make pizza! Probably the best pepperoni I've ever tasted. In fact, we had their pizza twice that week! Highly recommend! read more

Unexciting, sub-par pizza place with bad service. Easy when you're the only restaurant in town, but you can feel good about passing on this and going for freezer pizza in the market next door. read more

Had two great GF pizzas: Gio (spicy and meaty) and Mediterranean. Arrived about 5m after they said my phone order would be ready. One was boxed, the other was coming out of the oven. Had a beer while I waited. The three folks in the back indicated to another patron how busy they were (there were maybe 10 pies on the stove keeping warm, 1/3 tables were waiting, the others were fed). I paid, tipped, said thank you; my family loved the pizzas. Look, this is a family business and sometimes you have to wait. If you look at the faces of the people making your dinner, they are focused on doing a good job. If you're on the north coast to vacation, chill and ixnay the urban expectations. read more

First time. AWESOME pizza. Picked up a House Special. Wish they, and the rest of the town, would stay open later!!! PLEASE!!!!!!

Great pizza with amazing dough! When we stay in sea ranch this is a must stop! Highly recommended! *Beware, it is a small family business that can get overwhelmed on the weekends and/or holidays. Depending on the traffic they might or might not allow doing half and half pizzas, large orders, or special requests. I usually call to order very early to avoid potential denials of requests. read more

THE BEST AROUND. I consider myself lucky to have such great pizza in town. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. If I did not live here this place would be a food destination for me. Highly recommend giving them a try if you are from out of town! read more

The BBQ chicken pizza from here with the cashews is the best!! The ocean across the road ...some of my favorite items combined...winning!!

Awesome Veggie Pesto pizza!! Lots of toppings, and excellent tasty crust! Stopped in at the end of the day, and they were so nice to take our order even though that meant them working late! It was actually ready earlier than they said and they brought it out to our car! We recommend calling ahead or getting there by 7:30 PM to give them time to make your pizza before their closing time. Great pizza! And wonderful service! Highly recommend! read more

I live in Gualala, and this is the plce locals go for fantastic pizza. In middle of town, easy to find. Wine a d beer. read more

Upper Crust Pizzeria - Yum! - Pizza Near Me - Gualala, California

One of my favorite places to eat when we're in the area! They answer their phone consistently and the staff are super friendly in person or on the phone. Their crust is really crispy and tasty, ingredients are fresh and not too skimpy, and they have great gourmet selections (we love the Pesto Chicken). Recently discovered they they have a gluten free crust that is just $2 more than a regular pizza. That's WAY cheaper than most places charge. The prices are fair considering the quality, quantity, and price range for the area. There are a few small, bar-style tables so you can eat inside if you want to, but it is best to take it to go and enjoy back at your cabin or hotel (or on the beach!). Only drawback is the hours, they're pretty much only open for dinner. If you're hungry at lunch time, you're out of luck. read more

Let me begin by saying that I LOVE pizza. I could eat it all day, everyday, for the rest of my life. That being said, my boyfriend and I have visited many different pizzerias, with him being very hard-pressed to truly appreciate anything not homemade. We ordered pizza from Upper Crust on our first night's stay at the Sea Ranch, and we both had the same exact reaction. This was seriously the BEST pizza we had ever had. So good that we broke our rule of only eating out one time during our stay at Sea Ranch, we ordered another pizza the night before we left. The staff was really kind and the prices were certainly reasonable for such quality. They don't deliver, but who can complain about the beautiful drive? I definitely recommend this pizzeria for your next visit! read more

We were lucky to get in. We were staying at the Breakers Inn across the street (Also an amazing place with a great view of the sea). We came in to Upper Crust at around 8 PM. The owner was just about to close as we came in. He was nice enough to make one last pie togo for two hungry travelers. We chatted and got to know a little about Al. Soon after the pizza was ready and Al made sure we had all we needed as far as napkins and plastic utensils. I'm a San Franciscan and know good cuisine when I taste it. This pie is the real thing. Sourdough crust is the perfect balance of crispy and chewy. The sauce is rich and tangy. We had the sausage and onion. Good crumbled styled sausage. This guy does the onions just right. In my opinion onions should be a sweet alternative to the cloying flavor of pineapple. At upper crust the onions are thin sliced and cooked to the apex of sweetness. Stop by and pick up a pie. The location is not the star show, it's the excellent pizza you will find here. read more

The other reviews were right. The pizza is pretty fantastic and there's not much else on offer food wise in Gualala. The only drawback is the size of the place. It's more like a take away joint with a few tables squeezed in! read more

Upper Crust Pizzeria - Mendocino Pizza. Yummy! - Pizza Near Me - Gualala, California

I love great service almost as much as great food. This place offered both to my family. We were greeted promptly by the owner and the front desk staff, both were friendly without being patronizing. They led us through what they offered and then waited as we decided what to order. This is no small wait as there are 7 of us. Once we ordered we sat down in their cozy sitting area. I got to hear them deal with one of 'those' customers. The ones that never explain exactly what they want, they expect people to be mind readers. The customer didn't explain it right until the owner guessed what he wanted. I wasn't too upset as the first mistake ended up being a nice pizza appetizer to a nice pizza dinner. We had the buffalo wings. I tend to not like wings done in an oven and I did not try these but the kids thought they were pretty good and they are bigger wing snobs than I. The pizza was very good. The sourdough crust is very good, The sauce is flavored right, not a canned sauce. There was the perfect amount of sauce. This was true as well with the BBQ pizza sauce and the pesto sauce. The ingredients were fresh and well sourced, especially on the chicken pesto pizza. We will hit the Upper Crust every year on our way through town. The food won us over, The service did as well. It is nice that we get both on a visit. read more

I think that Nate G nailed it by saying it is middle of the road pizza. So, it will be a middle of the road rating. The pizza is nothing special. The toppings are plentiful but maybe a little undercooked. The pizza is cooked in one of those conveyor belt pizza cookers. Somewhat of an indication that the workers don't "respect the craft." I also got a calzone which was good but lacked ricotta a fundamental component of the calzone. What did I learn today? Craving pizza while in gualala it is worth the stop. read more

Um... Who would have thought that this quality of pizza would be found in northern California? Yummmers? First of all, they don't open until 4pm. We arrived at 3pm and were extremely saddened. We ended up at trinks which not only paled in comparison but found us at 6pm with waaaay overstuffed bellies bleh. We ordered the Gio pizza with ground beef, peperoni, sausage, onion, garlic and sriracha. Wooo nelly. That pizza was good. After eating 1/2 a blackened chicken sandwich and half a cheeseburger at Trinks (not a great experience) we decided to swing by upper crust to get a small pizza to go for a snack later. That poor pizza never stood a chance and neither did we. It was halfway devoured in the car on route home and was quickly polished off thereafter. Bold flavors that complemented each other well. May be visiting again tomorrow. read more