Despite a potentially beautiful view on a not stormy day, I don't recommend this restaurant because of the people who work here. There are plenty of other restaurants who work hard to deliver outstanding service to build a good reputation. Don't waste your time or money at this one.
According to the bartender, they change the menu every 6 weeks during the off-season to experiment with new menu items. So, if you're looking for something new, come here during the off-season. Hoping to see the Duck Fat Fries along with a larger version of the Lobster and Shrimp Corndogs and the ahi tuna on the regular menu.
Beautiful setting on a strip of land between the Potomac and St. Mary’s rivers. The food is fantastic and the service great. Visited over a weekend in Feb 2017. Had dinner and the amazing Sunday brunch.
Three star food with negative star service. As locals, we came here late on a stormy Wednesday night for a friend's birthday. The restaurant was really quiet. The first indication that service was going to be bad was waiting almost 10 minutes to be seated when there were only 4 other tables seated at the restaurant. We had a table of 9 which was a pretty big party but it was a quiet night! We waited 45 minutes for our main courses. I had the shrimp tacos. The shrimp were lightly breaded with good texture but were really salty so only three stars for the food.
And yes, duck fat fries are three notches above regular ones!
Saturday lunch time is obviously a slow time but food was great. Crab dip was hot and tasty alongside with freshly baked baguette. Crab cake was fresh and delicious (see pics), glazed cod and mushroom salads were both delightful (see pics). Technically this place is a brewery. So, about that. We tasted three beers. Fest - gold medal winner, Apricot - Best in show winner, and Dunkelweizen.
The problem we had was with the service. Our server Megan did not tell us the specials until we asked her, did not refill the big water bottle for the table until we asked her, never asked if we wanted more drinks or dessert. She only showed up at the table to take our orders, bring food, and the check. We asked to split the bill several ways. We figured this wouldn't be too hard because we were the only table left in the restaurant at 9:30pm so we weren't taking service away from another table. Then we had 20% gratuity HAND WRITTEN on the bottom of our checks. A person in our party asked about the 20% gratuity for large parties since it wasn't stated on the menu. While this is fairly standard for parties over 6, the manager argued that he had the permission from the owner to add gratuity without telling the customers. I personally would have tipped 20% anyways because of my friends and family in the service industry who depend on tips but when Megan reappeared with the checks after we asked about gratuity she THREW my friend's receipt with an eye roll and huffy attitude into his plate, which she never cleared, and stomped away without leaving any pens. Really?!?! I can make shrimp tacos at home. I came out for a good food and service and didn't receive either one.
All three are good and above average. The third one is a bit too close to a regular Hopfenweien by its taste. The second one is reminiscent of a cider. The first one is indeed a gold medal winner. The taste is so balanced and rich! You should try it.
TERRIBLE! Drove all the way down there to meet with friend. Was told at the door that they were too busy and wouldn’t be accepting any more customers. Asked to be on their wait list and was told there was not one and turned away.
Ruddy Duck Seafood Alehouse is a US Restaurant based in Piney Point, Maryland. Ruddy Duck Seafood Alehouse is located at 16810 Piney Point Rd, Piney Point, MD 20674, USA.
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