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    Water Rudders

    4.9 (10 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Potato fingerlings, Albariño, elk meatballs, charcuterie
    Stephanie R H.

    Several times this summer I have enjoyed dining at Water Rudders. Spanish Tapas (small platters). are the theme and the menu and drinks reflect this. Earlier this summer they featured a grilled octopus that was the best I have ever had.

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    Beth Ann C.

    What a delightful place! We got into town and wanted an early dinner since we are still on east coast time. Water Rudders did not disappoint! We shared the lovely focaccia, elk meatballs, shrimp and caprese salad. All were served to the perfect temp with lovely seasonings and flavor that was full and distinctive. Service was quick and our lovely outdoor seating allowed us to watch the sea planes come and go. Their drink menu has something for everyone and of course we had to get the cheesecake. We love tapas and seek them out when we travel and these were honestly some of the best. Great first meal in Homer! Well done!

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    George N.

    Food, service , ambiance - all were superior. Exquisite gourmet tapas plates. And a great water view of more than a half dozen float planes docked right outside our table's window. Not overly crowded, but I expect that to change in the coming weeks, as it is discovered. If we are ever back in Homer, this place will be #1 on our list to revisit.

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    Finished a light dinner just before the 9 pm close. Dining room is spacious with lots of large…read morewindows with a bay view. Tacos and enchiladas were quick and tasty. Americanized, but well executed.

    Yes, I have been back to visit my dearly beloved "best fries in Alaska" and I can confirm that they…read morestill retain the number one spot. This place was so packed tonight, because it's the height of the tourist season (we couldn't get parked for a good 10 minutes) and so the place was HEAVING and packed to the rafters. Even so, we were seated immediately, and the fancy water carafe brought to us. Obviously I think most of the people in here are tourists. Most don't look Alaskan, if you know what I mean. I order the sublime Parm Fry Stack, that I've been dreaming about for 7 months, and he got, oh who cares what he got, I don't remember. He should write his own reviews. Despite the jam-packed dining room, it was not overly noisy, and you could hear your conversation. I had an unfortunate experience at a cafe recently, where I encountered one of those people who love the sound of their own voice, instead of chowing down on some good food. Fortunately there were none of those type in here, and so I got to appreciate my Parm Fry Stack in peace. Our server seemed surprised that I only wanted the Parm Fry Stack, and not a proper entree, and we wouldn't be sharing them between us, along with our main meal. No! Potatoes can be a main too. Well. You know the last time I had them, I was impressed. It was a sizable portion. This time, it was an absolutely enormous portion. A DAUNTING portion. Even I was dubious that I could manage it. But they were as epically delicious as the first time with no difference in flavour at all, which I am supremely grateful for. I don't give out awards such as Number 1 fry in Alaska lightly, but this humongous beast has earned its place, and retained it with consistent quality. Absolutely beautiful!

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