A very eclectic menu of random things, but all very well done. Friendly service and lots of seating both inside and out on the deck. I got the baby potatoes and a slider, all of which was delicious. Good spot for wine and charcuterie with friends, maybe a bit random for a dinner though. read more

Water Rudders - Slider - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Homer, Alaska

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So many local places don't open for dinner until 5 pm, so we appreciated being able to have an early dinner at 4 pm. This place is small with a limited menu but everything we had was delicious. We ordered the petite sherry glazed roasted potatoes with the housemade arugula and garlic aioli and they were very tasty. We followed up with two sliders each. I had the housemade black bean with Gouda, arugula, tomato, onion, and special (spicy) mustard; hubby had one each of the other two varieties: Alaska Bison andRumblefish Salmon - both were good. You can watch the seaplanes take off (they can get loud). There were about 6-8 inside tables and what looked like a large patio seating area that would be nice on a sunny day (we've had rain for weeks). Service was friendly and attentive and we left full, not tempted by dessert. read more

Water Rudders - Black bean sliders - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Homer, Alaska

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Amazing!!! The food and service are second to none! Don't pass it up!! You will love the outdoor area. We had bison sliders and the cheese board. read more

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WOW!!!! Ordered- 1. Warm Focaccia bread-it was toasted, flavored and very lightly salted to perfection, side of olive oil/balsamic. 2. Gambas al ajillo- shrimp was cooked just right, light spice, mmm. 3. Elk albondigas- elk meatball was very tender, melt in your mouth meatball. 4. Tonight's special was scallops were butternut squash puree and caramelized apples O. M. G. another yum!! Scalloped was cooked just right. 5. Basque style mini cheesecake- Shareable nice richness, rhubarb was right between tart and sweet. Food was out within 10 minutes. This is a 2 man team, husband and wife. There's deck seating overlooking the lake along with seating inside if you prefer. This is a MUST visit if you are in Homer! read more

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I discovered this restaurant, not via Yelp, but via Google Maps since it was close to where I was staying. This restaurant deserves Yelp recognition, as I am sure all my foodie Yelpers will appreciate this place! I'm not sure when it opened, but probably really recently. Great place to grab some bites and drinks with your friends or a date. The restaurant is up the stairs above a business and has indoor/outdoor spaces. There are a few tables in the inside space with an open kitchen, and there is an outdoors deck with picnic tables and many countertop seats to watch the planes land/take off on Beluga Lake. It's an entire vibe. This is a tapas restaurant, so the concept is to select several dishes to share. It's also open only from 4-9pm. Most people might not consider this a full service dinner, but we had a huge late lunch, so this was perfect. The tapas menu is very limited, but the portions are generous for two. My husband and I ordered 3 dishes- the caprese, the fingerling potatoes, and the elk meatballs. We also ordered a pitcher of sangria and the mini cheesecake for dessert. The food was delicious. This is operated by a team of two (not sure if they're husband/wife). The man cooks everything, and the woman runs around taking orders and serving the dishes all with a smile. We enjoyed this place, so I wanted to give it a shout out and hope more people check it out! We walked in with no reservations and there were a few people there already. We were in and out in about an hour. read more

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Found this small jewel this summer in Homer. Menu is limited, but everything we ate was excellent. Restaurant is hidden on lake and off the beaten path but worth the trip read more

In love with this place - cannot say enough great things. Service was quick, attentive, and so kind. The tapas were great portions - perfect to split 2-3 among 2 people. The spice and sauce of the shrimp was perfect, we were licking the plate clean. The bread was a great addition with the shrimp too. I LOVED the view and got to see 2 planes take off and land during our time there at 6 pm. A most stop for some light bites and amazing views. read more

Water Rudders - Gambas and focaccia - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Homer, Alaska

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. read more

Water Rudders - Potato fingerlings, Albariño, elk meatballs, charcuterie - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Homer, Alaska

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! read more

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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. read more

Water Rudders - The view from our table inside the restaurant. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Homer, Alaska

Great location with a simple but nice breakfast. I very much enjoyed the breakfast burrito

Great spot to have some Wine & Tapas while watching the planes! Walking in... the inside is small with a bar and open kitchen/ the outside is large with table and a perimeter bar surrounded by tall glass panels. The joint is situated kinda high above Beluga Lake so you can watch planes takeoff & land! Nice little wine list & a small tapas menu settle you in and they usually have some specials. We got a bottle of good wine and tried a handful of plates as well as the special of the day. Standouts were Scallops & Halibut cheek but a pretty small portion. The Caprese and Focaccia bread were just ok and we finished with a nice Basque style cheesecake that was very good! Service was outstanding & it's a nice change from most joints in Homer.. more upscale if you get my drift. Give it a shot at least for some wine! Talk later read more

It was an absolute brilliant day in Homer today and finding this place was a gem. Great views overlooking Beluga Lake and the plane docking site. Food was amazing, beer was good. Limited menu choices but everything I had was delicious- halibut cheeks in a wine and tomato sauce. The focaccia was perfectly crisp. Staff was friendly and efficient. read more

Water Rudders - Outer deck - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Homer, Alaska

The food here was amazing and the service efficient, friendly and fast. We had octopus tapas that were tender, flavorful and wonderfully paired with fingerling potatoes in an aioli sauce along with elk meatballs and focaccia. We opted for a couple of local brews instead of wine which were cold and tasty. One improvement would be replacing the paper ware with crockery but perhaps this is restricted by the lakeside patio setting. Great late dinner in Homer! read more

This is a great place for dinner and watching the float planes land and takeoff. The food is excellent. The service is great. If you are in Homer, you have to try Water Rudders. You won't be disappointed. read more