Rusty Rudder

0 miles

Opens at 1:00 pm

Hours 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Friday 1:00 pm - 1:00 am
Saturday 11:00 am - 1:00 am
Sunday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Monday 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tuesday 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesday 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday 1:00 pm - 1:00 am

113 Dickinson St, Dewey Beach, DE 19971

(302) 227-3888

Website

The only restaurant in Dewey with a huge deck on the bay! The Rusty Rudder is famous for its All-You-Can Eat Land & Sea Buffet and live entertainment.

Cuisine

American

Recent Reviews

John S : 4 on 8/31/2025 11:32 am

The Rusty Rudder is a must if you’re hungry and in the mood for live music. The food was really good—especially the fried calamari, which they serve in a giant martini glass that definitely grabs your attention. The flatbread white pizza was excellent, with just the right touch of red pepper flakes, and the wings were also solid. Service was attentive throughout. The only downside was the mixed drinks, which at first were a little light on alcohol, but once I mentioned it to our waitress, it was quickly corrected. Overall, a fun spot with good food and energy. Give them a try—you decide! 🤔

Terri Blum : 4 on 9/16/2025 2:02 am

The bartenders were amazing. The food was okay. The fish isn’t fresh and the oil they used was definitely old. I asked if it was fresh and he said yes. That is why I ordered what I ordered.
It came out dark and real greasy. The fruit platter was huge and delicious. The flatbread was good. The tortilla chips were stale. Not sure why they would serve them. The server was very laid back, nice but needed a reminder of why he was there. He had to be flagged down and it wasn’t busy. The drinks were great and the atmosphere was awesome. Great music.

Luis Martin : 5 on 9/6/2025 12:52 pm

I mean, this is not high cuisine, it is okay, come on… people complaining should go somewhere else. It is the perfect spot to chill out with friends, have a couple drinks and they have the perfect spot to watch the sunset! (I didn’t take pictures of my main meal but I tried the crab leg one wrapped on Flounder fish, with a side of potatoes and veggies, healthy and delicious option… the fried calamari were average tho)