Ladd's is always a reliable favorite and worth the trip. I've gone many times over the years. Prices are reasonable and the portions are great. There are two sides to the restaurant -- the original restaurant side that is much more quiet (and you will likely get a seat more easily) and the bar side that is first-come, first-serve for seating. It's lively and just as nice. read more

Leaving another 5-star review for my favorite local restaurant, as they did a stellar job hosting a buffet luncheon after my father's funeral last weekend. Great service; food delicious as always. Baked stuffed haddock off the charts! read more

This place looks like a quaint New England restaurant. We showed up at 5pm on a Saturday and they were able to seat our large party. I can't speak for anyone else but the food I had was okay but very dated and under seasoned. We ordered the fried pickles which were only ok. The clam chowder was thin and very underwhelming. Hubby had the lobster bisque which was not good. We shared the eggplant parm which was gummy. The salmon Almandine, although a dated dish, was good. Although everything we tried needed salt. They were very friendly and offered fresh bread which we waited for our food. I personally wouldn't return to Ladd's but I wouldn't tell someone not to try it. read more

Large group dinner of about 35 people following my father's funeral. Dinner arrangements were made thru Adam & the owner. Both were amazingly helpful and kind. We opted for having the choices of prime rib, chicken parm, or baked cod! All three were lovely. I had the prime rib... I was able to cut it with a fork...super tender/full of flavor! The service was impeccable. All requests were met with grace. The overall ambiance was a traditional New England family restaurant, very clean & comfortable. Thank you for a great experience. read more

Group dinner for 20, that we annually have at Ladd's in November. Comfortable venue, albeit a bit tight in the dining room, but is in an old house nicely converted to a restaurant years ago. Appetizers are great: home made crab Rangoons and pot stickers. (Great sauce). Pork chops are great, as is the turkey dinner. All the seafood is prepared just a bit different from the normal restaurant you may find. They also have a short menu of $14.99 dinners. Good pricing, and you get what you pay for. Quality and something with a bit of a teak to the preperation. We always have enough for a take-home box, too. If your in the Paxton/Rutland/Holden area, Ladd's is worth a stop. read more

The outdoors, which looks like something out of Old Sturbridge Village, didn't match the inside at all. There were several dozen tables shoved as close to each other as possible, which made it very difficult for the servers to get around, and also made it difficult for any diners who might want to get to a restroom. After ordering appetizers, it took quite a while for the server to return for our entree order. It also took a very long time to get the entrees, and because our party had another commitment to get to, we ended up having to take our food to go. I had ordered the steak tips and asked for them to be done "medium". When I was able to warm up the food and eat it a little later, I literally could not eat the steak tips. They had an odd, almost pickled flavor, and tasted "off" like maybe they'd been aging a little too long. The vegetables were good enough. Nothing outstanding. The others in my party weren't enthusiastic about their meals, either, but I don't want to comment on their food since I didn't taste it personally. In conclusion, I will not be returning to Ladd's. To be fair, the host was very pleasant and it was a Saturday evening, which maybe accounts for how long things took. The food just wasn't up to par at all. read more

This is some of the best pizza I have ever tasted. The only downside is the main dining area, which seems a bit old-fashioned. However, the bar area is a real gem. It has a lively, energetic atmosphere that makes you want to stay awhile. The bartenders are friendly and welcoming. They have a talent for making you feel at home, even on your first visit. The menu is extensive, and I really appreciate their food options. I absolutely love this place! read more

The food was excellent. The onion rings were perfect, the service was quick for a take out order. Will return again

Hey folks !! Off the beaten trail - so to speak - and yet, on your way out of Worcester, MA....heading westwards in the direction towards Route 2 in general, you may zip through the vicinity of townships like Rutland & later on, Oakham ... but hey, good enough. JUST BE SURE TO CHECK THE MAPS here for location, location, location - cool? That said, onto Ladd's Restaurant itself. There is NOTHING like being able to write a concise review of a place AFTER you've dined there say several times in the past; this helps with the overall review because, mainly, those good AND bad points have a way of remaining in both short term and long term memory, capisce? FIRST - OUTSIDE appearances. Looks pretty neat, lawn manicured with brick walkway, garden(s) small but at least tended well enough. On the ground level, there are benches to sit upon should the evening "crush" delegate you to a 1/2 hour wait so to speak. That never seems to happen for us, and honestly, this might indicate EFFICIENCY happening in the INSIDE of this joint. Go figure. Turns out, the place IS run by people paying attention (as best as they can) and these same folks again and again show up by your elbow, pleasantly asking, "So ... how is everything going this evening?" - that kind of restaurant-speak and gladly received I might add !! But hey, BACK to OUTSIDE appearances, shall we? Guys, I hope you're up and current with the AWNINGS outside the very front entrance of Ladd's. Put it this way, there is no way around it. The ground level awnings, pleasantly a soft blue to behold, remind us that people care about appearances and that indicates "all is well and good." HOWEVER, I beg to differ about the UPSTAIRS/Upper Level blue awnings! I'd have snapped a photo but declined to do so, for truthfully, if it is bats or pigeons or whatever ... those awnings up above need to come down, get washed before being assigned their original positions so to speak. Eegads, guys! It should be OBVIOUS and, well....a couple of trips up the ladder, dunk the things in shampoo that wont drain colors from the fabric and VOILA! DONE!! Its been YEARS, folks....let us not kid ourselves, k? Like NIKE tells us again and again...JUST DO IT. Done. Now... lets go inside. Ladd's quickly convey to the world that they've got that typical New England tavern-ish existence going, and the locals are well-supplied with whatever refreshments are ongoing. Each time I entered into the Dining Room entrance, I could easily spot most of the bar patrons sitting most comfortably within the confines of that section of Ladd's. TVs posted in strategic places, a wide bar to keep an eye on drinks, keys, wallets, et al - you know the drill.... What I see EACH time I take a look into matters there is ... people seem comfortable, established, watched-out-for. There ya go...its called....CAMARADERIE. Here its a genuine thing, whereby whether its the Sox or the Bruins or the Patriots ... its all good, guys. One by one or two-by-twos, they file in, quick to get their boilermakers tended to along with whatever house special is on the runner boards for these guys. It all fits is my point. Everyone, far as I can tell, knows everyone else. Typical New England extended family, guys. Isn't that what we're looking for here? Now the Dining Room. Exactly WHO the owner is...WHO the managers are... who knows? I'd ever go further than this ... if the food is THAT good...who cares, right? EXACTLY. All I can attest to is ... that Prime Rib looked DANDY this last time and I so wish I'd taken that one on the list of House Specials, folks! YUM-ohhh! Good to know! (hint hint). Of course, when you order items like, say, chicken parm ... you have to have realistic expectations too, right? Put it this way - if Chef Ramsay entered into the back entrance and began asking questions about whether food is fresh or frozen before hitting the grill or going in the Blodgett over....guys...honestly....do you tell the clientele which was which? I confess, I've had chicken parmesan that was SUPER fresh ... and it certainly is revealed to the palate (yours and mine, hopefully) as to whether it is the one...or the other. AND BE REALISTIC HERE, too, yes? The secret to all of this is naturally going to be if the restaurant has that kind of $$$ to go out, get tons of birds skinned, de-boned, etc etc. I mean that takes TIME and unless you've got a pair of sous chefs handy, that is a giant hurdle that is best left to urban hang outs with lots of dough to spare. Put it this way - if you ask the servers at Ladd's whether the bird is fresh or frozen, they'll be truthful, no question about it. THAT is one very, very important thing with me. Of course, one could get cynical even, come back with.."If you already KNOW the pork/chicken/beef ISN'T fresh, why are you asking?" comes to mind, but hey.....TRUST is everything, right? NOT knocking Ladd's in the slightest bit at ALL. Just reflecting on what matters to ME so that I write the best reviews! read more

My recent review of Ladd's in one particular area was probably too harsh. The prime rib was not tough, but rather less tender than other prime rib I have enjoyed. I will be sure to update my ranking after I revisit Ladd's for another meal. read more

This is a great spot when you are in the mood for comfort, home cooking style food. We have only had their prime rib dinners but we love them and you can't beat the prices! The service is always very friendly and they do curbside pickup if you ask. read more

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Although the bar only had a few people at it the bartender's seemed more interested in conversations among themselves and the regulars than taking our orders or refilling our drinks. The quality of the food has gone downhill while the prices have risen. We won't return read more

Worst experience ever. It took an hour and 10 minutes for our food to come. My wife's baked potato was cold...I asked for ketchup and was told they didn't have any. I was served the wrong drink. Just terrible. Annette took 2 bites of her baked stuffed haddock and threw it away. Never again. read more

Well established restaurant that features both a formal dining room and a lively bar area. Food is consistently good, portions are fair and wait staff attentive without being overbearing. In the bar ask for Adam to make you a perfect Manhattan! read more

Ladd's Restaurant - Gruyère cheeseburger special with sweet potato fries. - Seafood Near Me - Rutland, Massachusetts

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I've lived in Rutland for 26 years and just last weekend got around to trying Ladd's. My boyfriend and I weren't super-hungry so we "just" got some apps - bacon wrapped scallops (on a generous bed of rice pilaf) and a chicken quesadilla as big as my head (we took half home!) He had a reasonably-priced draft beer. Good value and delicious food. They have brick-oven pizza, so my son and I are going to come back and try that, or maybe the seafood or steak options! such a gem - too bad it took me 26 years to discover Ladd's. :) read more

excellent food served hot, fantastic service, great bar, easy free parking, what`s not to love! If you like New England restaraunt pubs with classic fare I recommend that you arrive about 4pm and get a table in the bar. read more

Had a delightful lunch today. My wife and I each ordered our own pizza, we love leftovers, and they were both great. We had the giant bacon and cheese tots for an appy, fantastic! Our wine was delicious, and our server, Rene, took great of us! We'll be back soon! read more

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What a great place . 1st time going on a Sunday and they had some comfort food specials . For $13 I got the turkey dinner, mashed potato , corn , cranberry sauce and a roll , my buddy got the pot roast . Can't wait to go back again . read more

If you haven't been to Ladds Restaurant in Rutland recently you owe them another look. This place was crowded! Most of the empty booths and tables were reserved but Adam our host was able to accommodate us by moving a few tables around. It took him a few minutes but we ended up in a nice table for two in a delightful spot. Tiffany our server was at our table shortly after we settled in and took our drink orders. My wife had the specialty drink "Cranberry Rita" ($9.50) while I just wanted a soft drink as I was driving. She liked her drink very much telling me it was delicious. I ordered the regular size 'Prime Rib' ($24.99) which was plenty for me, but they do offer King Cut for $27.99. It came out a perfect medium rare, well seasoned and very tender. Now prime rib without au Jus is like kissing your sister thankfully Ladds provides plenty and it's well seasoned. All in all I'm my opinion one of the best in the area. It came with a salad, baked potato and green beans. Three are several other choices too. My wife chose the Chicken Marsala ($18.99) which came with a side of angel hair pasta. Surprisingly it came in a huge bowl. She mentioned that the dish needed a bit of salt. She throughly enjoyed the Caesar Salad. The portion size was more than adequate. We ended up taking home much of the chicken, and my leftover green beans which I'm sure was fresh not frozen. As mentioned before, and considering how crowded it was at the time the service was excellent. Adam readjusted the air conditioning and asked my wife if she was comfortable with the new airflow. No one has ever been so concerned with our comfort. Tiffany was a real treasure as well, making sure we were enjoying our experience. Great food, and excellent service and reasonable prices adds up to a great time. No wonder it was so busy. Next time we go I'll make sure to call for reservations. read more

Good family restaurant with daily specials and a nice friendly staff ! A variety of meals on the menu as well as thin crust pizza ! read more

Take out catering size Chicken Marsala was tasteless. Ordered pasta to serve the chicken over and was sent home with pasta with tomato sauce. Had to go back to get the right pasta. Lousy Father's Day meal for the family. Waste of $100. read more

Solid restaurant. Good options for everyone. The duck I had was excellent. My daughter loved her pizza and wife enjoyed her seafood. Good overall experience. read more

The place. Is great Great food service is outstanding!!! Love the brick oven pizza and Sirloin steak amazing

I can never give this place more than three stars! Food is fair some of the service is good sometimes not so good, I never had something here that made me say WOW! Even though we come back on a regular basis, never got that warm and homie feeling! (Not a local) but on a positive note the Bar is awesome! Sit there if you can! Four+ not quite a five, still the same food! read more

ordered the lobster roll with onion rings last evening. It's cost was $24.99. I know costs have gone up and portions have gone down. However, I was expecting more than a tuna fish can portion of lobster. The portion was ridiculously small. Won't be going back anytime soon!!! read more

Attended a retirement party, recently. It was a well organized event. Typical pub food. Super friendly staff! The place gets loud! Plenty of parking. Keno available if that's your thing read more

I bought a number of Gift certificates as gifts for my employees this Holiday season. 2 of them have used the certificates and came back to me to Thank me once again ! All had a wonderful time with their families and friends! Great job the the staff at Ladd's!!! read more

good food plenty of interesting people and many specials. pretty good pizza too. the corn meal makes the best crust

I hadn't been here in 10 or so years but found ourselves in the area last weekend. We came in about 7pm and sat in the dining room. We ha a fairly new waiter but he was extremely friendly and attentive, if a little nervous. He appreciated being overtipped! Drinks came quickly and were made perfectly. I ordered Prime Rib with mashed potato and green beans, my wife the chicken parmigiana over angel hair. Her meal was fantastic in all aspects. Prime rib was excellent and an amazingly thick cut. Mashed potatoes were very lumpy (one of my pet peeves) and to me inedible. Green beans were fresh and delicious. We passed on dessert. I'll definitely return to try out the lounge side soon. Please work on the potatoes! read more

If you're looking for a good drink and solid place to grab food ladds is your central mass destination. Feels like visiting old friends if it's your first or 100th time! Espresso martinis are pizza is yummy, French onion soup was very good as well. Staff was very nice and clearly care about providing good service. Bar is fun to sit in for dinner. Homemade tiramisu was the special tonight my fiancés favorite! read more

Their pizza used to be the best around but last 3x we ordered a few pies for the family we were all very disappointed. Tasteless crust rock hard, lots of grease and overcooked toppings. Always liked Ladds before but something happened and food quality just isn't worth it especially pizza. read more

Hit or miss- we like the pizza but wish they would use less cornmeal when stretching the dough. Boneless buffalo wings are a family favorite- although we have gotten take out more than once that over fried and inedible. Again - hit or miss. This past time will probably be our last trip. Salad was ice cold and some of the lettuce was black and gooey, cucumbers were soggy, onions dried out and old. Waitress was indifferent at best. I asked about the freshness of salad before I ordered. She seemed offended by the question and never followed up with me even as she cleared my mostly uneaten salad. read more

Been coming here for over 35 years and keep going back always get a good meal prices are great waitstaff has always been friendly good customer service wonderful local restaurant highly recommended good quality food customers are friendly restaurant is very friendly and staff and customers know each other great family restaurant would recommend read more

Not been there a while as we never come out enthralled with the experience. So so food service usually ok

Food was ok but we waited fooooorrreeevvveerrrrr for everything. Tables couldn't have been smaller btw. Not worth the wait or feeling of claustrophobia. read more

Ladds is great, If you're in the tavern/ bar area. The main dining room looks like something you're grandmothers home... if your grandmother is 100+ years old. Maybe some like that though, not my vibe. Anyways, their food is delicious and I recommend getting their pizzas. Big Mac pizza does not disappointment read more

Was looking for a place to eat on a Friday night where everyone was busy and me and my fiancée stumbled across Ladd's. Place looked pretty busy but we were greeted and seated immediately. Very nice dining room for a nice romantic setting or a lounge area with a bar to have a couple drinks. The food was reasonably priced and the service was great, my server as well as the others I could hear talking were well versed on the menu and knew all the right questions to ask, giving me a feel that everyone here cares about what they do. As someone who is heavily involved in food service it made me very happy to know how passionate the people at Ladd's are about their business. The menu has all the right foods and there is definitely something for even the pickiest eaters. There is only one very small inconvenience and I'm not sure exactly what caused it but it wasn't too much of a bother but in the dining room the lights would sometimes be very bright and then all of a sudden they would dim down, but this takes nothing away from what this place offers. We will definitely be visiting again soon, honestly nothing but praise for the way the establishment is run read more

We had a steak dinner and a pizza. Everything was very good. Food had great flavor and came out hot. Service was good also. Only downside was the cushion on my booth seat slid a little and there's was a ton of food in sight. Yuck. read more

We ordered the meat lovers pizza at Ladds tonight. The waiters, waitresses and bartenders are always the best. Pizza was well worth the price. read more

Great pizza! Buffalo chicken with no red sauce and using the hot sauce as the base is fantastic! Also the margherita pizza is great!