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    Rucker Johns Restaurant

    3.5 (379 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    RUCKER JOHNS RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Hot bacon and honey salad

    The food was wonderful with no notes. The staff wasn't so much. When we walked in there was no hostess and we stood there for five minutes until I had to hunt one down to let her know there was a line at the door waiting. When we were seated the server we had seemed to be in a rush and wasn't very polite. Also they were playing wildly inappropriate music for a restaurant setting. Maybe it was an off day. I'd be willing to have again.

    12 oz prime rib
    Lindsay I.

    We came with a group of 10 and sat separately with 4 and 6 so that we didn't have to wait a half hour. I was on the four top while the rest of the family got a cozy round booth. We had calamari which was large but not chewy. Not the best I've ever had but it was good and served with marinara. 3 of us had salads which came with egg, bacon, tomatoes and croutons. I had the prime rib which was great. It came with an au jus. I asked for horseradish to add to it since it didn't have the normal creamy horseradish. Someone else had whiskey ribeye. My hubby had a Hawaiian chicken with black beans and coleslaw. There were little side cups. My sister had fried shrimp with sweet potato fries. The service was good. Everyone was mostly happy with their meals.

    Baby Back Ribs, French Fries, House Salad, Sautéed onions & Mushrooms

    We went to this restaurant after our beach trip and it looks good on. The inside and outside. It's attached to a shopping complex and have a seating area on the outdoors as well. They have an amazing view of a river that runs through where you can feed the turtles with these machines at cost a quarter. The food was alright I've had better flavor but it wasn't bad at all. Not bad for $20. I recommend trying this place out to take your kids & family.

    Thai chili shrimp
    Jo B.

    Food was great! We had the Thai sweet chili shrimp and we liked them, it was sweeter than spicy. I got the shrimp and grits and it wasn't too salty and the grits were not too mushy! She shrimp tasted fresh and the sauce was delicious. My husband had the chicken and sweet potato fries which he enjoyed. My husband and I will be coming again.

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    Travis W.

    Great food. Highly recommend the Hickory Tuna, chicken florentine flatbread, shrimp, and the croissant basket. Our waitress was a champ- they were busy but she was hustling. Call ahead seating is a nice option to offer for a beach community. Dining room layout is comfortable and spacious. Unique half moon tables for private:intimate dining is nice as well. It is located towards the back of the Emerald Plantation shopping plaza. Parking can be a bit crazy in the evening hours.

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    Food was good, sat at bar & it was busy but we got our food quickly. Not too pricey. Very nice interior & comfortable

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    The server was very polite. Food came out very quick. And delicious. Clean and warm environment.

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    A hidden gem. Great food great service! Try the BBQ shrimp, something different and good.

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