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    Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill

    4.0 (461 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    RUDDY DUCK BREWERY & GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Daviña D.

    Overall, our experience was pretty good. It's located inside of a shopping center next to a hotel. There is also plenty of parking directly in front of the restaurant. I ordered fish and chips with the sautéed vegetables. Food was seasoned well and came out quickly. Our waitress was also very friendly and reviewed the special menu items with us. I did find a hair in my food. However, the manager was very kind and took care of it by offering to remake the food and also removing it from the bill without me having to ask. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's definitely a nice quiet spot for a quick bite. Lots of rustic charm.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Feb. 2025| $2 each - Build Your Flight.  Each drink is 5oz (supposedly...)
    Jason W.

    Feb. 2025 review Customer service - 4 out of 5 [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cleanliness - 5 out of 5[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Wait time - 5 out of 5 [[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere - 4 out of 5[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food quality - 4 out of 5 Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill was a convenient dining option, being within walking distance of our hotel. We were seated promptly, arriving shortly after 6 PM when it wasn't busy. The Mucho Meat pizza was flavorful, and the crust held the ingredients well, although I wished it was slightly larger. Our waitress was nice and professional but lacked attentiveness, leaving our drinks empty for long periods. I sampled several beers with the "Build Your Flight" option, where each 5oz sample was priced at $2. Some samples didn't seem to be the full 5oz, though. Overall, I would rate this place a B+, scoring 22 out of 25 stars.

    Dragon fruit ale
    Jesse N.

    First time here, great cabin feel. Not your tiny cabin... those huge ones that have canoes hanging from the ceiling. I didn't order food but I had some drinks. The dragon fruit ale was very clean and refreshing. I already miss it. The Irish stout started a fight in my mouth and I left with hurt feelings. The bar staff was friendly and I think you will like them. Stop by and see them!

    Pizza Basilicata
    G. B.

    This restaurant was a surprisingly good find in the seafood-dominated cuisine of Southern Maryland. We ate on Saturday at lunch. The place was not busy. Service was attentive and quick with the drink refills. I think this was in part because it took a very long time for our food to get out. Ambiance was very American grill- there was a nice patio area we didn't get to try because of the weather. As far as the food went, we were delighted that they had a dedicated gluten free menu. Everyone enjoyed their food except for the fried chicken, but that might be because he is a devotee of Raising Cane's. We had some minor quibbles with some details-- I thought my duck fat fries were waaaay too greasy, for example-- but otherwise if you are visiting the area I think this is the best upscale option in the area that can handle food issues gracefully. Maybe just don't go in a hurry.

    Crab pizza

    We haven't been to the Ruddy Duck in a while. We went about a week ago. Took a party of 11 in there one hour before closing and Chris was absolutely fantastic! He got every order correct, he was so patient as we had 6 kyds with us ages 6-14, and very attentive to our needs, and funny! Monica was wonderful when we flagged her down running past asking her which entree she would pick out of two! I loved that everyone including the owner pitched in to deliver all of our food at the same time so we weren't waiting on anyone to get their food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service, atmosphere and food were all excellent![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Going back!

    Petite crab cakes
    Dianne Z.

    This restaurant sits across the parking lot of the hotel we stayed at for two nights. We knew this before arriving so the plan was to take advantage of their 'Power Hour's where all appetizers are half price (limit one per person). Excellent deal. We ordered the petite crab cakes, the dry rubbed wings and the spicy onion rings. The crab cakes could have used some more Old Bay but the wings made up for that. The onion rings were amazing. All that food and three cocktails came to about $45. The next night we decided to try their pizza. Omg. It's the best. Crisp chewy crust, we got the pepperoni and the flavor was perfect. And the size was just enough for two people. Don't miss out on this one.

    Company decided to "give themselves" a 55% tip

    Weny 2 hours before close of business. Very slow service, and they tried to add a 55% tip to my credit card,

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    Thank you Nikki! Glad you enjoyed your visit!

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    Food was great, service was fantastic, and entertainment was fun. We just wish they had later hours!

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    My husband and I went there for lunch and everything was fresh, we had the hummus, Irish special salmon and fish and chips....amazing.

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    We don't get down to this part of Maryland much in our personal vehicles or in the truck but this…read moreweek we went where the money reside. And because we are a Responsible Professional Company we were on-site 15 hours early. Imagine my delight when I saw that the receiving building shared a lot with a brewery teehee. Truck stop tacos for dinner? - I think not. Now in other reviews you know how I feel about breweries without food. Not the case here - pizzas, sandos, pretzels, salads, wings. And the beer list?? Multiple sours for me, hazy IPAs for he, and pumpkin flavored beer to usher in autumn. After that huge setup all we got were fries and beer lmao. The point is we COULD HAVE gotten more if we wanted it. Fries were hot and crispy. The pumpkin beer was incredible. And of note, the actual restaurant space was huge. With Rona numbers on the rise, we opted to sit outside on the huge patio. All in all, def worth a visit especially if you're in nearby Assateague or similar attractions and are tired of crabs lol.

    Fun atmosphere and good food. We visited on a Saturday…read moreearly evening and even though it was crowded we had a short wait. They have a good selection of beer and I tried the Grapefruit Shine which I really enjoyed. I had the Ultimate Chicken Sandwich. It was a fried chicken breast on a roll with bacon, cheese and Old Bay aioli. Three of us ordered this and we all thought it was really tasty and my husband enjoyed his Hot Honey Chicken sandwich. But be warned it is messy. So yes food was good so why the four stars instead of five unfortunately it was our service. Even though we ordered our appetizer, a Bavarian pretzel ahead of time it did not come out until our meal. And yes this can be timing from the kitchen. But we hardly saw our server, her section for the evening was so spread out that she was not attentive to us. We will still go back just hoping our service will be better.

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