This place is so unassuming from the outside, but I'm glad we found it! Matthew was our server and the service alone was 5 stars. He was so attentive, timed everything perfectly, gave good recommendations and was so kind. They have booth seating with high backs so it gives privacy and they have a private room in the back for private parties. Last but not least the food was amazing! Everything was seasoned well and the portions are generous. I got the filet and lobster tail and I have no complaints. They also give you bread and either salad or clam chowder. I highly recommend the clam chowder. read more

First times topping by this local gem. Been around since the 70's from what I'm told. The art and decor gives off coastal vibes. Great lighting and intimate setting made this perfect for a date night dinner. What wasn't impressive was the side salad with and bread rolls. I've been to other restaurants and steak houses that put a little more effort on their side salads but wasnt a deal breaker for us. I had the captains cut prime rib, which really stole the show. Very impressive nearly 2 inch thick cut of steak. I did find it just a bit dry but the dipping sauce saved it for me. My wife had the grilled salmon which she couldn't stop talking about. Great spot for a date night. If like to try other steaks at this location next time. read more

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January 22, 2026 - Rancho Cordova, CA Hands down the best happy hour spot in Rancho Cordova. The bar area is comfortable and cozy. I ordered the filet mignon street tacos ($6) and a glass of house Chardonnay ($6) -- such a great deal. The tacos were flavorful and spicy (in a good way!), and the Chardonnay paired nicely. Service was friendly and quick. Quick edit--I forgot to mention dessert. My husband and I shared the Salted Caramel Pretzel Lava Cake. So good. read more

Rudys Hideaway - January 22, 2026 -Salted Caramel Pretzel Lava Cake. - Seafood Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

Was in town for a wedding Mothers Day weekend and came across this nice restaurant. The food was delicious! The service was excellent. read more

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It was wonderful until we were ASKED TO VISIT IN THE BAR AREA SO THEY COULD FLIP THE TABLE!!!!!!!!!! If I could take the tip back I certainly would have that night. We were shocked and so saddened. Unreal. Just unreal. read more

We have dined ar Rudy's many times but have never left a review. We celebrated a birthday tonight and, as usual, we enjoyed ourselves. We were greeted and seated within five minutes and a server was at our table within a couple more minutes. Our beverages were delivered quickly and the appetizers arived shortly after. I give a four star rather than five star review as one of the halibut dishes was overcooked. We will return certainly return . read more

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Haven't been here for awhile but I would definitely go back to have bowl of clam chowder instead of a cup it was topped with bacon I ordered the prawn lunch very delish however my daughter ordered the crab cakes now they were not what we expected, they were very thin..Not much crab Server was great..Ambiance nice read more

Stopped in for lunch after a nimbus fish hatchery field trip. The parking lot was packed! Inside was quiet, but really quickly filled up. I think a reservation might be a smart move here. The decor is really cool, very old school nautical vibes. My 4yr old loved the fish and lobster tanks. I loved the ornate treasure tables! The hostess and our waiter were awesome, very attentive and friendly. We started with some fresh warm complimentary bread- really good! I ordered the lunch special- half seafood salad sammich and cup of clam chowder and hubby got a bowl of clam chowder. Hands down the best clam chowder in town, they even top it with some crumbled bacon! FIRE!! The seafood sandwich had shrimp, crab and lobster on a grilled garlic sourdough bread- INCREDIBLE! Glad I went with my gut and ordered it. Can't believe I've lived in Sac my whole life and only just now trying this place. SMH I will be back soon! read more

Rudys Hideaway - Cup of Clam Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

This place has been around for years, and it's never a disappointing experience. My husband booked a month out in observance of Valentine's Day, and we were seated immediately. Our waiter was very attentive, and the place was beautfully decorated in observance of Valentine's Day. They had a special menu that included dessert of chocolate-covered strawberries, which we took home. I ordered the prime rib, and my husband devoured the steak and lobster. We also toasted to this special day with a mai tai and a glass of house wine. It's always a special occasion when we visit Rudy's, which has been around for over 40 years. read more

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My husband & I dined for Valentines Day. The restaurant was decorated cute. We started with fresh warm bread & clam chowder. We split the Filet & lobster. We both got a baked potato & asparagus. Everything was perfect. They have yummy sweet Moscato too!we ended with chocolate covered strawberries. The service was great!! read more

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Haven't been to Rudy's in years. Food is still great and service is exceptional. Not many places to get escargot in the area and theirs is great. read more

It was ok, we went with higher expectations. By husband ordered the Lobsterzilla, he thought he was getting a whole lobster. He actually got a large tail...it was $130 dollars. He was not happy about that at all. It also seemed they were out of a lot of stuff. I wished they put steak on the kids menu. There weren't a lot of options. I wasn't going to order corn dogs...we'll probably try it again. Maybe for lunch. read more

Stopped just by to pick up a bowl of clam chowder. It's one of my favorite starters at Rudy's. I had a late lunch so I just needed something light for dinner to take my evening medication. This time, the chowder was pretty salty. I didn't find much clams, but plenty of bacon, so it wasn't my best bowl of chowder tonight. I look forward to sticking to dinner, with a cup of chowder the next time I go to Rudy's Hideaway. read more

Rudys Hideaway - Clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

We attended this restaurant for a retirement party. Service was great and they were able to accommodate our large group. I had the prime rib lunch special and calamari for appetizers. The food was delicious and the prime rib was cooked just right. This is a great spot to grab lunch or dinner. read more

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This seafood restaurant has been around since the 1970s, and in the best possible way, it still carries that classic, old-school feel. It's comfortable, welcoming, and refreshingly timeless. The food is absolutely fantastic across the board. From the rich, satisfying clam chowder (best I have ever had) to a surprisingly great French dip and everything in between, every dish feels well thought out and consistently prepared. The service is extremely friendly and attentive without being overbearing, which only adds to the overall experience. The drinks are well balanced, reasonably priced, and made with care. Seriously, I watched him prepare each drink! I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for great food at a reasonable price. . read more

The restaurant location is the middle of no where but don't let that full you. Upon walking in we were greeted by the hostess and seated right away. Our waiter greeted us and quickly got us drinks and their amazing sourdough bread. We ordered the lobsterzilla (specials menu), prime rib and a smaller lobster tail that came with a soup or salad, baked potatoes and asparagus. The soup and salads came out and were flavorful. The salad was a larger portion than you would expect. The dinner plates arrived and everything was seasoned well and tender. Our waiter Sergio was very attentive the entire night and made sure we had the opportunity to celebrate a birthday. read more

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Since moving to Rancho Cordova a year ago I've always wanted to try this place. My bestie was visiting from Marina Del Ray so decided this night was the night to check out Rudy's Hideaway. They have a dinner for 2 special on Mondays. We sat at the bar. Steve was a great, attentive bartender. Loved the nautical ambience. Blue cheese dressing was delicious! Lemon drop was amazing. Loved the sugar rim. Our food was top notch. And the bread was soft with a crusty exterior. My bestie and I were really impressed. So happy we checked it out! We definitely will be back again! read more

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Old school surf n turf! We asked for a booth and they gave us one (was also more private too) I got the halibut with salad,husband got the lobster ravs with salad.Entrees were so good! The salad had a tad too much Italian dressing so next time we'd get that in the side. We shared the special coconut pie,delicious! Our waitress was great definitely coming back read more

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It's a our 4th time eating here. We live 95 miles away. So we make it a point to visit this wonderful place when we travel . The food is good but the working staff makes the place special. Amanda and Reese go out of their way to make my wife and friends special.with at least 19 years experience between them the service is by far the best. So godbless this place and their staff, love the Captain ‍P.S the food is way above average also Shelby was very caring in what I had to say read more

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Just an awful experience for my husband's dinner. Lobster bisque soup used to be sooo good. It was a diluted version with sour cream on top and maybe a TBSP of crisped lobster. Awful soup. Salad - I could pick up a bag from RALEY'S and put a salad dressing and that was it. Horseradish - with butter?? I don't think so. Rudy's is no longer on our list for dinners anymore. Denise - the server - she has to be related to the business owners or maybe part owner. She shouldn't be serving customers - it's almost as if customers were trying to be nice to her to get served and get through their dinner. That is now by I go out to have an enjoyable night - not to cater to my server. How awful is that? read more

Cioppino ($45) is amazing. Comes with king crab legs, scallops, shrimp. Also includes either soup or salad and garlic bread. Filet and lobster ($72) is fantastic! A surprisingly large lobster tail. read more

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Another great nite on Thursday getting the lobster special. Reese and Amanda are the best

Brought my wife to Rudy's for our 3 year wedding anniversary. Booking our reservation was easy peezy. Service was excellent as we were seated promptly, despite the restaurant being packed. I ordered the Clam Chowder, Lobster Ravioli while my gorgeous wife ordered the New York Steak (Medium Well) that came with potato's, asparagus & crab leg. The food was cooked to perfection, and tasted as great as it looked! Our server's in checking in intermittently was perfect, as she was knowledgeable about all food items and liquor. And these reasons are what brings us back for special occasions..... read more

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Anniversary night and we wanted to try something new. We drove by recently and thought this be a nice place. We got the crab cakes (2 come in an order) for appetizers, and shared a bottle of duckhorn Sauvignon. Each meal comes with a soup or salad and we opted for the clam chowder. The clam chowder has good chunks of clam and a nice ratio to the potatoes. I didn't care for the actual base of the soup though; might of been too much butter, compared to other clam chowders I had. For my entree I chose the lobster ravioli and my partner went for the lobster and prime rib. My meal had shrimp mixed in with the 5 lobster ravioli; the ravioli is fresh pasta which tasted good, unfortunately once again though the sauce has so much butter it overpowered the dish and ruined it. I took one bite out of the ravioli, tried one of the shrimps and told my partner; to his disappointment, I was done with my meal. The waiter came and checked with my date that he was happy with his meal but for mine just boxed it up to go at the end. Overall the atmosphere is nice, with comfortable seating and fun art on the wall for purchase. Maybe I just didn't pick the right meal for me and the search continues at this restaurant for a possible second visit. read more

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I had the lunch special for $15.00. A cup of clam chowder and a half shrimp sandwich with sriracha sauce. The clam chowder was the best I've ever had, but the sandwich was practically inedible. The shrimp (3 medium), were overcooked and more like the ones you buy in the freezer in the grocery store. Also on the sandwich were pieces of French fried like potatoes. They were hard and crunchier than any potato chip. The sriracha sauce was more like light pink mayonnaise, and slathered on thickly. There was a paper thin slice of tomato on top. A disappointment. Service was great though. Attentive without being over solicitous. read more

Great experience at Rudy's for an anniversary dinner. Managed to beat the rush on a Friday nite. Great service and food. Promptly greeted and seated. Our server, Matt, was spot on. Attentive but not intrusive. Very helpful in helping us decide on our meal. Prawn cocktail was perfect. Large prawns! Wife enjoyed the lobster dumplings. Lobster tail for her and captains cut prime rib for me. Both very good. The prime rib was actually exceptional. Doneness just as I ordered it. Very tender and large flavor. Ended with the obligatory banana cream pie. A wonderful dinner. Anxious to return. read more

We were immediately impressed with the cleanliness of this establishment The service was great. Our waiter cleared dishes promptly and was courteous, The crab cakes (not pictured) were okayyy. They went a little heavy on the red pepper aioli and I'm pretty confident they weren't blue crab as reported. The prime rib and king crab were prepared well. All in all, it was a good dining experience. read more

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I have been here a couple of times this year. We had excellent service both times. The food is amazing and the prime rib portions are big. I took my mom for Mothers Day and she loved it. The servers are friendly. It's a great restaurant to go to for special occasions or simply because you are craving prime rib. The ambiance is nice. You get a mix between fancy but comfortable dining experience. 10/10 for sure! read more

We were there when the black out happened. We came back and were so unimpressed. First, Steve, when you first come in, totally sucks. I have 20 years customer service, he acts like he has none. Bro. Food is great. I mean GREAT! Steve needs to get outta the way, lower prices, and clean up the joint if you are charging the prices he is. read more

Rudy's Hideaway, Rancho Cordova, CA - March 6, 2025 Rudy's Hideaway has been an iconic seafood and steak restaurant since the early 1970s. It's one of the best steak and lobster places I've ever been to, and it's in my own hometown. I've eaten in both the main restaurant area as well as in the spacious bar area. Each area has its own charm; however, I like the bar side better because it has a richer warmer feel to it. There is a very nautical feel. On our latest visit, we came in a little before 3 pm on a Thursday for a drink and appetizer. We sat at the bar. Our bartender's name was Laura. She was very friendly and took great care of us. Happy Hour doesn't start until 3, but we ordered a couple glasses of Chardonnay anyway and waited until 3 to order an appetizer. My wife ordered a cup of chicken pot pie and I got two beef tacos - Happy Hour price for the two tacos was $6. We got a couple more glasses of wine as well. They have Chardonnay, Cab. Sauv., and Merlot - Happy Hour price $6. I wish they would have had Pinot Noir at that price as well. The appetizers were very tasty and we had a great time. Laura informed us that they have a Monday night dinner special - $70 for two, with lots of great choices to choose from. You can also select bottles of wine for $19 on Mondays. read more

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We really loved Rudy's!!! We celebrated our Valentine's Day about a week later due to obligations. The service was so amazing they asked what we where celebrating so we told them. Even this was almost a week after valentines the still shaped our ribeye in heart shape!!! Lobster steak and soup was great read more

This place is absolutely delicious! The ambiance is unique in the particular area where we sat it is designed like a boat. Decor was unique! My date said he read on the menu that this place has been around since the 1970's! The service was impeccable! Kathy was our waitress and she was so quick. Constantly refilling our drinks anytime they were half full. She made recommendations but also explained which items were made fresh in house. The calamari was freshly breaded in house so that was the appetizer we choose. It was rubbery. Tasted good but I couldn't get pass the texture. It was a 3/10. I would skip it next time and try something else. The lobster potstickers are also made in house so that is what we will try next time. I had a cup of clam chowder with my meal. It was delicious! Little bacon pieces on top! Very tasty! 9/10 For my main dish I got the hand cut New York steak with mushrooms on top, asparagus and a baked potato. This was the best steak I have had in a long time! Baked potato was soft and creamy! Asparagus was excellent too! 10/10 My date got the prime rib and lobster dinner. He also got a baked potato and asparagus. His prime rib was beautiful and tasted scrumptious! The lobster was delicious dipped in the butter it was served with. 10/10 We both got sourdough bread too. I don't know if it's made in house but boy oh boy it was so soft and warm! I could have ate a whole loaf! 10/10 For dessert we shared the chocolate cake topped with vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce and pretzels. The sweet and salty combination was delicious! 10/10 Check out my photos of the food! Overall I highly recommend you try this local small business out for yourself! I guarantee you won't be disappointed! We will definitely be going back ourselves! read more

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Amazing food and service. Our waitress, Lauren, was very sweet. We got prime rib and lobster and it was very good and perfectly cooked. And it is good for kids. Bread is warm and butter is soft :) and they wrapped our food up for us to go. read more

Rudys Hideaway - Seafood Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

We managed to catch the tail end of the prime rib & shrimp scampi special and we're sure glad we did. It's been a while since every thing on the plate just hit the right spot. The prime rib was perfectly cooked and seasoned and served to order. The shrimp scampi were absolutely delicious. Heck, even the baked potato was tasty. Service and ambience were stellar as always. It's been a while since we've been here. We need to fix that. read more

This year for Christmas, we reserved a table at the Rudy's Hideaway as we had done a couple of years ago. The greeter was extremely friendly and polite. Everything about the food, as usual was delicious. We ordered two of the NY Steaks and one Lobster Ravioli dish. Of course we could not leave without trying the desserts. We had the Banana Creme Pie, Chocolate Mousse and the NY Cheesecake. From the moment we were seated, server Denise P treated us with the worst level of racial discrimination! Being with my daughter and white husband, my daughter sat on one side of the table and my husband on the other. We chose this seating arrangement because I would have more leg room for my right leg. As I am recovering from a tendon repair operation and needed the extra leg room Our server spoke only to my husband and failed to provide eye contact to my daughter and I. It was extremely uncomfortable and we all noticed this behavior immediately. We went with it giving her the benefit of the doubt all along feeling uncomfortable. When she brought our check, instead of placing it on the table, she handed it to my white husband. That was the straw! Since I was paying for the meal, I immediately took the check out of his hands. This inferior treatment completely ruined our dining experience to the degree of us never planning to darken the doors of Rudy's Hideaway ever again! I truly hope that someone with authority look into this and perhaps offer additional training in ethics for Denise P. Everyone should be treated as equals regardless of the color of their skin. read more

Rudys Hideaway - Seafood Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

I love this place for both sentimental reasons and the actual dining experience. I have been coming here for years and finally got to bring my boyfriend for his birthday. They were doing a prime rib and shrimp special. The waitress was so nice and let us know she has been there for many years (did she say 10 or 20 years??) and we sat in the captain's room. I love the ambiance of this place. Its sea shack meets old-school high end restaurant. My prime rib was perfectly cooked, the shrimp was swimming in piping hot butter (amazing), and the asparagus was just like I like it- not soggy and very flavorful. I don't think we got any bread that should have come but it was too good to even worry about. The bottle of red wine was an excellent pairing with our midday steak. The first pic I have here is me and my best friend (RIP) when I took him on his first time here in 2019. I cherish this picture, thanks for saving it Yelp! I never have been here for happy hour but it is on my to-do list! read more

Honestly, the waitress was alright, I'm not saying she needed to be a cheerleader but a little more welcoming would have been great. The ambiance was nice, lightning was fitting for the setting: Now the food wasn't horrible but it just didn't stand out. The calamari wasn't like standard calamari because it looked more like a mozzarella stick and a tad tough to chew. The lobster ravioli was neither hot or cold. Not even just right, It was just above warm and i feel that was why the sauce was thicker than usual. Might try again. read more

I received a response from Rudy's on this review and want to make a change. My stating they reused the lobster shells was an assumption on my part and I apologize for misleading anyone. However, I do think the shell should've been removed and put on a plate instead if carrying it in her fingers dripping across the dining room. However, everything else I said is absolutely true, including the green beans. I am very sad about the results of this meal. Rudy's is an "institution" in this area and has always been a coveted place to go for special occasions. But since its expensive we won't be testing with another visit, which may or may not be fair. But it is what it is. read more

Back in the early '60s, every high school and American River Jr. College student knew the Sacramento restaurants where you would go on prom nights, Senior Balls, and other special occasions. These restaurants included the Firehouse in Old Town, Aldo's near Fulton and Marconi, the Coral Reef near Fulton and Marconi, and Rudy's Hideaway, way out in Rancho Cordova and famous for its lobster. Tonight MK and I took a drive down memory lane and had dinner at Rudy's Hideaway. No more $13 lobster dinners, but still an incredible menu and wonderful ambiance. We had reservations for a booth in the Captain's Room. Attached is a photo of my Prime Rib dinner (NOT the even larger Captain's Cut Prime Rib), which included a large green salad, the prime rib, a loaded baked potato, and two large asparagus spears. Thank you, Reese, for your superb table service. "Traveling the world one meal at a time..." read more

Rudys Hideaway - the regular cut of Prime Rib (perfectly cooked medium-rare), a loaded baked potato, and two large asparagus spears - Seafood Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

Have been coming here since the 80s. Always a great meal and ambiance. Great prime rib and seafood!!