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Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill

4.0 (458 reviews)
Closed 4:00 pm - 8:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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

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

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.

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!

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

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,

Linda H.

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.

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

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Thank you Nikki! Glad you enjoyed your visit!

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

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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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After moving to Southern Maryland almost 50 years ago, my brother, sister and myself have worked in…read moremultiple restaurants and bars on Solomons over the years. Including The Naughty Gull, Solomon's Pier, Harbor Lights and The Lighthouse. We have had a lot of "good" and "not so good" meals over the years. But for the last several years we have been opting for The Island Hideaway. Every time has been truly exceptional!! Service, food and atmosphere!! Easter brunch today was no different! "Angie", "Angelina", "Gina"was the best server we have had yet!! We will be back again soon!! Senn/Graves Party

About a 1-1.5: The Island Hideaway is a family-owned and -operated restaurant in Solomon's Island -…read moretheir menu is pretty extensive, offering various apps, soups, salads, sandwiches, pastas, entrees, and kid options. We stopped by while we were in the area to have a late lunch - we ordered: +the Seafood Cannelloni - stuffed with shrimp, crab, and ricotta in a housemade pasta, baked, and topped with a choice of cabernet marinara or Parm alfredo sauce; you can also do half and half!; this was actually a pretty okay dish, with the sauces being thick and creamy; the best part, however, as the side of garlic bread that was super garlicky and had a nice crisp to it - amazing when dipping in the sauce! The cannelloni itself was okay, but the seafood filling was a bit overcooked, making both the shrimp bits and the crab rubbery +the Crab Cake Dinner - you can choose 1 or 2 5oz crabcakes; served with a choice of 2 sides; we went for the House Salad and the Skinny Fries; the salad that was served had old/wrinkled tomatoes; just couldn't see why a restaurant would serve something like that to its patrons; we were excited for the crabcakes, but they were less than mediocre; the hot sauce that they had was not a good complement at all; fries were not seasoned at all and forgettable Service was fine, and the place is dim-lit and slightly cramped - if you're sitting at one of the tables set in an angular way, you're bound to be constantly bumped into by the passing service staff and patrons. Gravel parking available, as well as street parking. +garlic bread with cabernet marinara & Parm alfredo sauce +avoid the crabcakes +avoid the salads +ample parking

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The Island Hideaway - Bar area- very modern and clubby feeling

Bar area- very modern and clubby feeling

The Island Hideaway - Soft shell crab BLT

Soft shell crab BLT

The Island Hideaway - Outside view

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3.2(147 reviews)
4.6 mi
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I was in the area and decided to stop in because I'd never been to a Texas Roadhouse before. Well,…read morethe service was friendly and great. The social distancing was adhered to - and there are higher barriers between tables. The food: The rolls are amazing here - fluffy, slightly sweet, and even better with the butter. I got an 8oz steak which was cooked medium rare, as requested, and was SO flavorful. TBH, I was surprised because of the prices here. I got the corn and steamed veggies for sides. They were good sides - nothing special, necessarily, but I appreciated that the fresh veggies still had bite to them. All in all, a great meal for very little money. Happy that I stopped in and, if I'm ever in the area again, I'd be happy to stop by again.

Was in the mood for a steak and wanted to come here. The rolls and butter are so good! The service…read morewas amazing and someone who seemed like a manager, though probably wasn't, came to check if everything was OK. That's a good sign of service. The steaks were were all hit or miss. I ordered medium rare and it came out well done on outside and rare inside, like they took the steak and put an iron press on it to hurry the cooking. The medium steak came put MR and the other MR steak came out medium. The good thing about it though is they were still juicy. The mushroom topping was very salty which made the steak salty tasting. The fries, rice, and sweet potatoes were very good. Sweet potatoes were a bit small but not too bad. The salads were definitely small to me. Wish they had a bit more on the plate. If you have heart problems I wouldn't recommend eating here due to the amount of salt in everything, especially any type of vegetable. Wish the steaks were cooked how we asked but overall experience was good.

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Texas Roadhouse - 1ft Long Hair in the food wrapped around the lettuce

1ft Long Hair in the food wrapped around the lettuce

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Stoney's Clarke's Landing

3.0(123 reviews)
2.6 mi
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Yet another great experience at this place. If you haven't tried it yet- what are you waiting for?…read moreMy faves are the fried green beans and creamy crab soup. The folks are friendly, the drinks are cold, and the prices are great, with a terrific water view.

I was in town for a week and this place was recommended as a great restaurant for seafood and a…read moregood view of the water. I decided to try it out and will say the view is great but the food itself was lacking. Firstly, I'll talk about the place. It's an easy drive to get too, but it's a bit secluded since you have to get to the water. It has a small parking lot, but shouldn't be a problem. The place is relatively clean and well spaced out. The servers are very nice. They ask if you want to sit inside or outside in case you want a better view of the water. The food is what I was looking forward to. The table ordered the crab dip as an appetizer. It came with crackers and bread and was pretty good. But the dip was mostly filler and I didn't feel like it had enough crab in it. I ordered the Basket and had 2 crab cakes and 3 fried shrimp. The shimp was well seasoned. However, they fry it with the shell on. This means you'll be spitting out shrimp shell as you bite into it. The crab cakes were actually delicious - very flavorful and filling. We also ordered rockfish for the table. I understand it's a white fish, so when it would fall apart in my mouth I knew it was way overcooked in the fryer. Each piece would desintegrate in my mouth and only leave behind a clump of soggy batter. Overall, I don't think the food is good. If all you want to order is crab cake then this place is golden. Otherwise, maybe only come to see the nice view of the water and the bridge.

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Stoney's Clarke's Landing - Patio area

Patio area

Stoney's Clarke's Landing - Rockfish bites

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4.2(268 reviews)
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One of the most under-rated restaurants downtown, everyone... meet Fox's Den!…read more Something so easy to miss, but you'd realllly be missing out if you continued to walk. Their fat fries, brussel sprouts & pizza, is 100% 5-stars. My server, Alex was awesome too, ensuring I was satisfied nearly every chance she could. I've frequented this place before, and have no issue in returning for a third!

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Fox's Den - On the way in.

On the way in.

Fox's Den - Great za! (Sausage, mushroom, basil)

Great za! (Sausage, mushroom, basil)

Fox's Den

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