Casual local friendly brewery. Nice vibe. The food was good. The duck fat fries with the sauce was amazing. The chicken wings were nicely done. The Brussels sprout with hoisin sauce wasn't the best combination. It was too salty and I already have asked for less sauce. The meat lovers pizza crust was too soft. Decent beer selection. read more

Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill - New American Near Me - Solomons, Maryland

Decided to give Ruddy Duck a revisit on a spur of the moment decision with the wife. It's always a treat to come here. Immediately greeted upon entry and chose the dining room and maybe had 3 other couples at the same time. Cole was our server and they were fantastic! Attentive and never let the beer get empty and was willing to suggest substitutions or modifications with ease and expertise! We had the crab dip to start and honestly I'd give it a 3.2/5. Definitely had a crab flavor but it had much more cheese than meat. Wifey ordered the Brussels sprouts and old bay wings as her meal and I went with the prime dip with bacon and duck fat fries. Brussels weren't hoisin like on menu but left dry with a balsamic sauce on the side! Crunchy and flavorful! 4.4/5! Wings were perfectly seasoned and huge! Perfectly crispy and delicious. 4.7/5! As for the Prime Dip! Sooo much cheese. Must have a Green Bay Packer fan in the kitchen or something but hot damn. Prime rib was flavorful. Bacon was a genius addition by yours truly. Would order again. 4.89/5. Would love a seeded hoagie roll with this. Love this old watering hole. Irish Stout was a banger and Rud Light never fails! Will return!! 4.85/5!!!! read more

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Limited menu, very boozy drinks, expensive. It just isn't for me. If you're looking for someone casual and interesting I would pick somewhere else. This restaurant comes off kind of "boogie" which isn't my personal style. Do not take kids here, there's nothing for them. The waitress was nice and food was delivered at an appropriate pace. read more

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. It's definitely a nice quiet spot for a quick bite. Lots of rustic charm. read more

Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill - Ruddy Duck Menu - New American Near Me - Solomons, Maryland

Good food, great service, beautiful location, very clean and well-ordered. Always a pleasure to eat there or grab a drink. Two thumbs up.

Feb. 2025 review Customer service - 4 out of 5 Cleanliness - 5 out of 5 Wait time - 5 out of 5 Atmosphere - 4 out of 5 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. read more

Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill - Feb. 2025| $2 each - Build Your Flight. Each drink is 5oz (supposedly...) - New American Near Me - Solomons, Maryland

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I've been here many times, it's consistently good food, good service and clean. This is a great bar and it serves above average food. They change things up enough to keep it interesting but not too much. It's hard to stay consistently good for years! I'm appreciative of that. read more

What an excellent meal! The service was great, the ambience wasvery relaxed, and the views were nice. Everything we ate was delicious. We had the oysters and the crab dip as an app, both were great. My partner had rockfish which he devoured and said was exceptional, and I had a solid crab cake sandwich with duck fat fries onthe side. Not one complaint here. Highly recommend! read more

Good service. Thoroughly uninspiring menu. The fried rice bowl while edible was also completely uninteresting And Definitely not worth the price we paid. We are staying at the hotel next door and would not eat here again even though we are here for an extended stay. No offense to the owner who really does try ... but Dude, either create a new inspired menu or find a new chef. I don't recommend. read more

Interesting - in September Thurs were local fresh oyster night. Chatted with fellow culturing, harvesting and shucking them on the way into restaurant. Nice meaty raw oysters. Hubby loved the roasted blue cheese and caramelized onion ones so much he missed out on the spicy onion rings. Had seasonal sorghum beers, they were Surprisingly sweet. Cole was our server and she kept the dishes moving, when we were too stuffed to nibble the check showed up and processed ASAP. The framed phrases in the booths kept us entertained as it the light fixtures. What's with the woven lamps? A positive experience and tasty. read more

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! read more

Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill - Dragon fruit ale - New American Near Me - Solomons, Maryland

Great restaurant and they have a delicious menu! The atmosphere is great. Family friendly place. The staff is always friendly. Their beers are also great. read more

Amazing food, even better service! Very nice restaurant! I love the claw game that's right by the entrance, It's not rigged!

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. read more

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The food is okay. The last time I came in they told me to come back on a Thursday because "we do military discounts on Thursdays", and today, Thursday, we came because of that, and they informed us when I showed my ID, that they no longer give a military discount because it's the winter. What the f*#% does that mean? UnAmerican. Server was nice. read more

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. Service, atmosphere and food were all excellent! Going back! read more

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

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

Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill - Company decided to "give themselves" a 55% tip - New American Near Me - Solomons, Maryland

What an enjoyable meal and the pizza, beer and salad hit the spot. The hostess was the MOST AMAZING person and she was also our waitress, so we doubled down on her fabulousness!! She was seated a large group and yet she never missed a beat with us - well done. And, I loved the funny down home nature of the decor and overall atmosphere! Highly recommend. read more

Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill - New American Near Me - Solomons, Maryland

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The 2 sisters decided to treat themselves out to lunch. We wanted to eat outside so we chose the Ruddy Duck. The outside area was very nice. The weather was perfect. My sister ordered a burger and fries and I ordered fish tacos and fries. When the food arrived, the fries were room temperature and my fish taco cool less then room temperature. I informed another waitress and she took the french fries back. I was too hungry to give up my fish tacos. We got our fresh order of hot french fries in a short period of time. To say, I was disappointed, yes. I have a,ways had quality food and service in both places. And I might add they were not overly busy! read more

Friendly bartenders and good food. Ambiance was ok. I'd go again. Appreciate the attentiveness of waitstaff. read more

Amazing pizza! Friendly atmosphere! Cute establishment! Nice bar! Stsff is amazing! ¡¡ read more

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. read more

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We came by as a party of 7 to celebrate our daughters early birthday. We were seated quickly and ordered our drinks, of tea and several different types of beer along with a flight. We enjoyed the drinks but did not have one that really stood out. We also started with he crab dip which was very salty but some really enjoyed it along with onion rings. We ordered Crab Cake Dinners(32$), Bulgogoi Bowl(24$), Brewhouse Burger(16$), Ahi Tuna Bowl(18.50$),Frutti Di Mare(21.50$). We did not have to wait very long and enjoyed the time to visit with family. All the food was good and we enjoyed it. We may stop by again when in town. read more

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Today I was at The Ruddy Duck and we got crab dip as a appetizer. Absolutely delicious! Just one thing they need more bread that comes with the crab dip. Our server was great and the food came quick. Very chill! Also got BBQ Wings and they were amazing. read more

Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill - New American Near Me - Solomons, Maryland

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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.

"If you think I'm obnoxious you haven't been drinking enough" so says one of the numerous drinking related aphorisms decorating the walls of Dowell's Ruddy Duck casual dining microbrew. A truly fine place to sit a spell and hoist a cold one. The ceiling is vaulted and the stone covered walls make for a comfortable space to let the Southern graciousness of the servers do their thing. I wasn't starving so the potato leek soup and an overflowing Caesar Salad were beyond ample. A terrific find and one I'll make a note of the next time I'm down Solomon way. Five easy stars. read more

Very nice restaurant, service was outstanding our waiter Chris was great. I had the fish and chips which was great. The bread pudding was delicious. Overall a very nice place. read more

First time at the ruddy duck for me and my boyfriend we will defiantly be back , great food , great atmosphere , and our waitress April was spot on read more

Taco Tuesday with marg's. Food and marg were pretty good. Worth the $5 each. The service at the bar was not good. It's flag them down and tackle football. They're too busy to have to deal with "Customers". read more

We stopped here after a lovely day at Calvert Cliffs state park. The staff was so welcoming and helpful! We brought out pup and enjoyed the outdoor patio seating. They went above and beyond and brought water bowls out for the pups followed by homemade peanut butter treats. The food was also amazing. I had fish tacos, my daughter had fish and chips and my husband had a macro salad. They were all delicious. The macro salad was the winner. It was so good and had a grilled chicken breast, hummus, falafel, pickled onion, salad green, quinoa and more. The fish tacos were big and full of fresh baked fish. The fried fish was also delicious and the French fries were nice and crispy. I enjoyed a peanut butter cookie for dessert. read more

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Great time the atmosphere nice and welcoming! The menu selections we chose, the seafood and vegan dishes we had were excellent. The staff were attentive and responsive! Even the owner took the time to stop and say hello and ask "how's everything"! Very down to earth. Absolutely highly recommend this establishment and look forward to coming back again! read more

Love the atmosphere! Good beer and friendly servers! Good hang out place. The food is pretty good too read more

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This is a great place to go as a couple or family. The menu covers many yummy entrees. I had a French Dip and fries that are fried in duck fat. Very tasty. The staff is wonderful. read more

We were famished after a long hike at Calvert Cliffs State Park. So, I hopped onto Yelp to find a good place for lunch and came across the Ruddy Duck. We did call ahead of time to make sure they still had available seating, as noted on their website. Since it was raining, we ate inside. We really appreciated the precautions they took to create a safe and clean environment during COVID -- from having socially distanced tables to waiters wearing masks. Anyways, the food was phenomenal, which I really didn't expect when I first saw the restaurant from the outside. It is pricey, but I think it's worth it. I ordered the Brewhouse burger -- a classic burger which also comes with bacon and cheddar cheese on a brioche bun. The burger was juicy, flavorful and medium rare, just how I like it. I'm so glad I paired it with duck fat fries, which were golden crispy and topped with Parmesan cheese. I also got to try the Cioppino, which was one of their specials that day. The broth was delicious. Meanwhile, the fish and chips my brother ordered was light and melts in your mouth. And for those who like beer, I think the Oreo Stout and Wit's End are a must. Definitely will be coming back to Ruddy Duck whenever I come down to Calvert for a hike :-) read more

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We were really looking forward to eating here as it is adjacent to the hotel we were staying at - we strolled across the parking lot for a late lunch. We had no problem getting seated & the atmosphere was appealing - nice brewpub feel. Our waitress was friendly & took our order quickly. First snag was when our waitress told us the soda machine was on the fritz & there was no carbonation...OK I can live with that. We ordered 2 salads - mine with Honey Mustard & my Girlfriend's with ...not Ranch. The salads were brought to us by another person & after she walked away, we noticed both had Ranch. We tasted the & the ranch dressing was pretty good ...so OK I can live with that. (Our waitress had touted that the dressings were all homemade). Fairly quickly, the main orders came - BBQ Burger & Chicken Sandwich. I was quite happy with the taste of mine - the Girlfriend, not so much. There also seemed to be a ruckus among the staff off & on while we were there - not sure if this was what affected some of our service or whether this is just indicative of the issues plaguing the food service industry in general. Takeaway - I'd probably come back for another try ...but I guess I'd have to be by myself ;) read more

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5/21/22 update. Although the menu is still limited our service this trip was fantastic. Server really knew his business. One of our party ordered a Bourbon and seven which was pretty pale when it arrived. Server noticed that and brought an extra shot. Went with two house salads and split a pepperoni pizza. The pizza is always great here but I wish they would bring back the rustica! read more

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Came here with a large party for a special event. The waitstaff was good, and pretty quick about getting what we needed. We were all served salads for the appetizer and we had two selections for dressing. A "green goddess" and a balsamic option. The green goddess was not my fav. It tasted like mayonnaise. So I went with the balsamic. It got the job done but I also didn't love it. The enchiladas made up for the disappointment with the dressing! So delicious. The sauce on the top had a nice little kick to it, and the food was so flavorful. I wish I could have finished it, but I was so stuffed I couldn't clear my plate. Our group then went to the bar to grab a round of drinks after dinner, but I didn't stay. It felt like a COVID fever dream in there, no masks and people crammed in there. Would return if I could eat on the patio always! read more

Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill - Enchiladas Carnitas - yum! - New American Near Me - Solomons, Maryland

First off, service was excellent. We wanted to try an assortment since this was our first time in Solomons. We started with the crab dip and at the recommendation of the server, added jumped lump. It was really good! Very VERY cheesy. The pizza was phenomenal! Fish tacos came with toppings on the side at our request (picky eater approved!) and we're very good. Meatloaf was good, not great. Large portions all around and chill vibe inside. The watermelon mule was delicious as well. I'd definitely check out the Ruddy Duck! read more

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For the second dinner in our short holiday weekend, we chose a brewery house just next to where we explored. The crab dip was great! Fried cooked in duck fat? Yes please ( even the kids enjoyed that) the waitress was attentive and quick. It was a subdued atmosphere the total opposite of the ale house we at the previous day. Entrees of pizza, wings ( the kids) were well met, while the meatloaf and jerk chicken bowl were home runs. On the beer side, the wife tried the dragonfruit sour and enjoyed it. I took a growler ( they have them on premises) to go of the Düsselduck and was very pleased. We are looking forward to trying this place again. read more