The menu is eclectic and well prepared. It's a long way to drive from St George - not that St George has that many decent restaurants. Service was so-so. Overall worth going back to if you are in the vicinity.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Sushi Nachos, Lil Bacon Jam Burger
Robert Bolar
Tucked right next door to the beloved Xetava Gardens Cafe in the heart of Kayenta Art Village (815 Coyote Gulch Ct, Ivins, UT), The Rusted Cactus is the laid-back, full-bar companion that completes the perfect red-rock evening. What started as an adjoining spot under the original owners has evolved into its own vibe — especially after the 2024 ownership transition to the MacKay and Lewis families (experienced restaurateurs from Draper, UT). As of late 2025, it's thriving as a go-to for cocktails, shared plates, and those unbeatable Kayenta views.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kelli Payne
We took a group of 10 here for a Christmas party. Everything ordered was delish. The food, drinks and appetizers (we ordered all of them)!!! The service was AMAZING!!! Allie and the bar tender were super attentive. We left having such a great experience bc of them and the kitchen staff. Thank you. We will all be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matthias Schmitt
Cute little place for a snack or meal. Unlike a cactus, the service was warm and smooth and the food was good.
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Lil Bacon Jam Burger
Mike Hormuth
Our favorite setting for food and drinks among all of the southern Utah places we visited.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeff Farr
A beautiful ambiance, tasty food, great service and superior cocktails. Can't wait to have dinner here again soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Asian Glazed Salmon
Zavi Tafu
Enjoyed excellent food and service. I love how they implement vegies to the dishes. Grilled meat was phenomenal! One drawback was the seat setting. We were indoor and at a high table and high chairs. There wasn't any space to put a bag. So I had to put them under chair on the floor. It would be nice to see some sort of basket, shelf or hook for some belongings like Japanese restaurants do. Overall, one of the best places in St. George area for me.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi Nachos
a gomez
My husband brought me here for a date night, and I think we found our new favorite spot! The staff was so friendly, and the food was amazing! We will be repeat customers for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Heath Johnson
Med salad missed the mark with a watery dill dressing and wilted lettuce. The sushi nachos were amazingly good even if the portion was small. Atmosphere, service and cocktails were top notch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Elizabeth Rice
Delish, everything has elevated over the last year, management is on point! Thanks so much, see you again soon!!
We were a group of six and we ate tapas style. It's a great place to share delicious food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi Nachos, Carnitas Tacos, Street Corn Quesadilla
Chris Williamson
Atmosphere’s cool it’s it’s very bar like but if you’re hungry and want a lot of food, don’t expect to get it here. I like my food to come in a lot of big servings in this definitely not that food was good just not Satisfying.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Sushi Nachos
Kristy Muir
Every penny worth it. The atmosphere is stunning—cactus garden meets arboretum, all with red rock views. Cocktails were flawless: the lavender lemon drop, espresso martini, and paloma were 5 stars.
Food-wise, everything was perfect for sharing. Standouts: ahi sushi nachos, the best cauliflower I’ve ever had, flavorful street corn carnitas, and a refreshing yuzu spring salad. And don’t skip dessert—the butter cake is next level. Crystallized edges, dense and moist center, not overly sweet—perfection with berries and cream.
Service was attentive and genuinely kind. Can’t wait to come back.
The menu is eclectic and well prepared. It's a long way to drive from St George - not that St George has that many decent restaurants. Service was so-so. Overall worth going back to if you are in the vicinity.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Sushi Nachos, Lil Bacon Jam Burger
Tucked right next door to the beloved Xetava Gardens Cafe in the heart of Kayenta Art Village (815 Coyote Gulch Ct, Ivins, UT), The Rusted Cactus is the laid-back, full-bar companion that completes the perfect red-rock evening. What started as an adjoining spot under the original owners has evolved into its own vibe — especially after the 2024 ownership transition to the MacKay and Lewis families (experienced restaurateurs from Draper, UT). As of late 2025, it's thriving as a go-to for cocktails, shared plates, and those unbeatable Kayenta views.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We took a group of 10 here for a Christmas party. Everything ordered was delish. The food, drinks and appetizers (we ordered all of them)!!! The service was AMAZING!!! Allie and the bar tender were super attentive. We left having such a great experience bc of them and the kitchen staff. Thank you. We will all be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cute little place for a snack or meal. Unlike a cactus, the service was warm and smooth and the food was good.
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Lil Bacon Jam Burger
Our favorite setting for food and drinks among all of the southern Utah places we visited.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A beautiful ambiance, tasty food, great service and superior cocktails. Can't wait to have dinner here again soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Asian Glazed Salmon
Enjoyed excellent food and service. I love how they implement vegies to the dishes. Grilled meat was phenomenal!
One drawback was the seat setting. We were indoor and at a high table and high chairs. There wasn't any space to put a bag. So I had to put them under chair on the floor. It would be nice to see some sort of basket, shelf or hook for some belongings like Japanese restaurants do. Overall, one of the best places in St. George area for me.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi Nachos
My husband brought me here for a date night, and I think we found our new favorite spot! The staff was so friendly, and the food was amazing! We will be repeat customers for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Med salad missed the mark with a watery dill dressing and wilted lettuce. The sushi nachos were amazingly good even if the portion was small. Atmosphere, service and cocktails were top notch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Delish, everything has elevated over the last year, management is on point! Thanks so much, see you again soon!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrata
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We were a group of six and we ate tapas style. It's a great place to share delicious food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi Nachos, Carnitas Tacos, Street Corn Quesadilla
Atmosphere’s cool it’s it’s very bar like but if you’re hungry and want a lot of food, don’t expect to get it here. I like my food to come in a lot of big servings in this definitely not that food was good just not Satisfying.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Sushi Nachos
Every penny worth it. The atmosphere is stunning—cactus garden meets arboretum, all with red rock views. Cocktails were flawless: the lavender lemon drop, espresso martini, and paloma were 5 stars.
Food-wise, everything was perfect for sharing. Standouts: ahi sushi nachos, the best cauliflower I’ve ever had, flavorful street corn carnitas, and a refreshing yuzu spring salad. And don’t skip dessert—the butter cake is next level. Crystallized edges, dense and moist center, not overly sweet—perfection with berries and cream.
Service was attentive and genuinely kind. Can’t wait to come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi Nachos, Carnitas Tacos, Butter Cake
Poke nachos, the best hot chicken slider of my life, crispy tortilla juicy carnitas tacos 🌮
This place rules, def coming back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi Nachos, Nashville Hot Chicken, Carnitas Tacos
Delicious! We ordered the quesadillas, tacos and hot chicken slider small plates as well as Burrata and strawberry feta salad. Can’t wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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