My husband and I visit the Rusty Rudder several times each summer. At least 6 times, this past summer. We always get the buffet, and it's always delicious. We have been during the week; on the weekend; early and late and never gotten a bad meal. We have also taken the grandchildren, also seafood lovers, and they will tell you... more

My husband and I were looking for a place for a quick bite and nice atmosphere while in Delaware. We found the Rusty Rudder. The service was terrible. We had to find someone to take our order. The table was never cleaned. The food was average. We are normally good sports and were still having a good time. Then the... more

I would never recommend anyone that I know eat there. If you could see the prep kitchen and the employees in the back I wouldn't have to warn you. With so many fabulous restaurants in the area it always amazes me how people rave about the Rudder. Go right across the street to the Two Seas for great food and... more

July 8, 2008 - everything we ordered was either overcooked or stale; even the sprite had to be sent back it tasted like seltzer, only after complaining did the waitress explained that the soda machine was out and had to be refilled. baked potatoes were definitely precooked and reheated and all the seafood was previously cooked and fried or broiled... more

We love visiting Dewey Beach and couldn't wait to enjoy lunch outside at Rusty Rudder and over look the bay. We sat outside in the sun for a good 15 minutes before I tracked down the host to ask for a waitress. The host replied "just a second." We would have loved just to have been acknowledged and a glass... more

Kids and grandpa in tow, we hit this place at 5pm on a Friday night. Good music, mellow crowed and a great buffet. The star of the offerings (in my mind) was the snow crab. These were not your typical whithering skinny legs, but good fresh crisp-cracking snow crab. For just under $30 per person (less for kids) you get... more

I love going here. We always get the seafood buffet and I'll tell you...the food is always fresh and delicious. nice size clams and crab legs. not real small. They also have roast beef, chicken ribs ...alot of variety if you don't like seafood. Well worth going to! Big salad bar and desserts also. Also, they frequent a Jamacian band... more

Honestly, I have never had bad service, bad meal or a bad drink here. My husband & I go every year and it's great. The atmosphere is perfect for Delaware. Better than any other place in the area. You are on the bay. We come by boat and you can park your boat and hang in your boat and listen... more

My husband and I are still horrified that we actually ate at this place and never complained to anyone. We had the buffet. There wasn't one thing that was the least bit enjoyable. Certainly not worth the price, the food wasn't even diner quality. We should have been forewarned by the old seafood stench that permeated the place. more