Kerbside pickup
Yes
Rudys Lakeside Drive-In in Oswego
Categories
Location on the map
Oswego, Oswego County, New York, US
Service options
Drive-through
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Delivery
No
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Cocktails
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Happy-hour drinks
Yes
Kids' menu
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Wine
Yes
Dining options
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Historic
Yes
Trending
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
University students
Yes
Planning
Usually a wait
Yes
Payments
NFC mobile payments
Yes
Phone: +1 315-343-2671
Site: http://rudyshot.com/
Site: http://rudyshot.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:11AM–9PM
- Tuesday:Closed
- Wednesday:11AM–9PM
- Thursday:11AM–9PM
- Friday:11AM–9PM
- Saturday:11AM–9PM
- Sunday:11AM–9PM
Comments (199)
Great local spot for Drive-in food right on Lake Ontario. Walk up to order and seating is outdoors at picnic tables. The Haddock fish sandwich was very good as were the jalapeño poppers. Huge menu with lots of local favorites, including Poutine. Look it up!
Rudy’s is a family tradition. Order online or in person. They now take credit cards, but charge extra. Don’t feed the seagulls. Order the lobster roll. Order the fried scallops. Order the fish & chips. Cheeseburger Hot was meh, skip it. Also skip the fried crab bites & jalapeño & cheese things. They also have good fried smelt here.
Food is great staff very nice. Order ahead to bypass the wait. Prices are still reasonably good. Watch out for seagulls one took a hot dog right from my sons hand.
May 20th, 2022 weather was perfect. Sunset was beautiful ☀️. Clams strips,shrimp, French fries, coleslaw ; It was all so delicious. My family enjoyed a great dinner by the lake. Thank you, to the staff at Rudys.
Good fries and onion petals, both far overpriced. Lousy chicken gyro (at any price), small portion of chicken, too much lettuce, tasteless tzatziki sauce. Very good haddock sandwich ($9.50). I recall a much better experience in the past.
Rudys is the best fish sandwich around (but they have MANY options for non-seafoodies, as well.) This is a perfect spot if you want casual outdoor seating with a gorgeous waterfront view.
I placed an order at 312pm. At 345 after not hearing anything to be told is takes 10 minutes for them to get an order online(clearly I missed that and that part is on me) and they are busy. The email receipt said I would get a text. Surprise they call first. I sent my Husband in to get our food. He came back and we were missing a hotdog. Again I went inside and it was ready and just sitting in the window. Got that to my daughter who has autism and only eats a few select things! Hot dog is cold!!!! At this point I give it isnt worth my time nor energy to go BACK IN! At this point my daughter is upset, I am flustered and over it! After this I will honestly be reconsidering going again. Not only was it an issue with my order but 2 other people walked in with issues. When you look at someone and automatically say what are you missing there is a problem!
It takes about 6 hours to get to Oswego, NY from my house in PA. Rudys is the main reason I visit. Seriously! I get the haddock sandwich every time. The fish tastes so good! It is fresh and it kind of melts in your mouth. This is a great place to eat while socially distancing as well. It was pretty busy when I went and still there was plenty of outdoor seating without being close to anyone. The staff is on point / friendly and for as busy as it was my order did not take long at all (of course the amazing view of Lake Ontario helped to pass the time).
The way you order online takes 10 minutes for it to go through so you better plan ahead. The food was ok tasting, was not very hot because it takes too long to get through the line of people who just stand in the way of you getting your food. Employees acted like it was an inconvenience for them to help you.
Sat by the lake. Very pretty view. Would have given 5 stars but for the annoying seagulls. I have been going here for years. 1st time I tried the red plate,,, sure wont be the last, it was great. Staff friendly and fast!
Rudys is an Oswego tradition. The texas hots, fish sandwiches, the view of the water, and all..My last experience here was 30$ for just (a VERY greesy) fish sandwich, sweet potato fries (small portion), jalapeño poppers, and a draft beer. It took over an hour and 30 minutes. LNot to mention they had NO chicken salad on the menu everytime Ive been here. I am not trying to get diabetes every time I go here. Bring back the salad.Some girl passed out in line from heat exhaustion and low blood sugar. They were kind to offer her a water bottle but no food.They seem really pricey because they know you will pay for whatever they cook up. Because of the location by the water they think their prices are fair. Its really not. Its way overpriced and long wait times. Nobody likes that in a restaurant.I wish this place took more pride in their food and presentation than they do anything else. Unfortunately its not like it used to be.
Not really pleased with quality/ deep fry was not well. Overcooked clams.MENU looks like a mad scientists blackboard, too crowded and extended beyond unorganized. Overpriced for w.hat it is
Excellent place for a casual lunch by the lake. Great choice of seafood specialities and quick bites. Gets busy during peak hours and worth the wait.
Short girl taking the order really needs to slow down! She mixed up orders with the other cashiers, we order 2 items and received one. Didn’t realize it until we left, even though I repeated myself twice! Then couldn’t even find the sodas on the tablet sayinf they didn’t have them, the sodas were clear as day in the cooler. She looked at the cooler then magically found them.The workers use to be great, I get they just reopened but SLOW DOWN! repeat the orders like the other girl did so you don’t screw up orders
First visit wont be the last!Busy place with a fast moving line for ordering and a pager system for pick up. Food was made fresh and was delicious. Freshest fried fish Ive had in a long time and the poutine was great. Lemonade is the real deal -try the slush version!
The food is truly delicious. Everytime we visit we go there . Definitely wont be disappointed with taste of food, quality of food or the staff performance.It is very busy when its open
Nice view nice food. Burger is good!
The view overlooking Lake Ontario while enjoying an evening dinner at Rudys Lakeside Drive-In was absolutely wonderful during the pandemic, social distancing, and mask wearing patrons. The season is closed, I look forward to the 2021 opening day, a new summer of fish and views like these... cant be beaten! My favorite dish to order is the fried fish sandwich, the salt potatoes, sweet potato fries, absolutely love the fresh potato fries too. I felt Rudys handled the pandemic restrictions very well, the customers seemed to agree as they showed in great numbers to dine and play in the water. Another awesome summer season, thank you staff and Rudys for being open during the pandemic so your customers and staff had some semblance of normalcy and great food, the view is always one to devour!
Amazing food and the fastest service in the known galaxy!! We just moved to oswego, never herd of it but after 1 meal we are fans for life!!! Everyone if friendly and if you dont know wha to get their staff will assist. They dont rush you, they truly love their job and appreciate the customers.
Food is so good and the atmosphere is awesome - We love letting the dogs out on the beach to run, play, go swimming and get some exercise after we eat.
Its your slightly above average greasy fish and chips with a spectacular view of the lake.Its definitely a Oswego must.Lots of out of control kids and dive bomber Osweaguls are unfortunately a drawback though.
Rudys is an icon to this region. Great food, good variety, and spectacular views of Lake Ontario. Would always recommend Rudys to anyone.
Always a good time to hangout with family and friends.
Extremely long wait time for food, then when it came out it was cold. Been there many times food was always good. We arrived at 5:30 placed the order, food came out at 8pm...
If you cant make your mind up, I suggest the GOLD PLATE, the scallops ARE great and the beer is ice cold then set lakeside and enjoy the day
Such a beautiful setting and great food! Something for everyone at any age and ice cream for dessert! We have gone to Rudys every summer for many years! They have tables to sit at outside so you can just relax by the beautiful Lake Ontario. The kids love it and now they are taking their kids to Rudys!
Nice to sit by lake if weather is warm. Food was pricey and the quality was not that great. Wouldnt go back.
Such a great family time. My parents took me every summer now I take my kids. Food was amazing as usual! My son loves their fish sandwiches I always get the fried clams theyre so good!!!
Took my grandma out to eat here at Rudy’s, it’s been her favorite for over 40 years. Service is great and the food is just as good as I have always remembered it!!
Nice location to be able to eat outside by the lake. The food wasn’t bad and neither were the prices.
Rudy’s is famous for their fish hot, burger hot, and everything hot. You can order your sandwiches with their special Texas Hot Sauce that consists of spices, ground hamburger, onions, and tomato sauce. Last night I tried the Mac and Cheese and it was so good. It had the perfect amount of creamy melted cheese. Next time I think I’m going to order a Mac and Cheese Hot!
Fish and view was great. Hot dog was ok burger was disgusting. Well organized.
Your prices are a joke 8 dollars for one hot dog with chili. Apparently the locals don’t like to cook, cause your robbing your customers blind
Food was great! Standard fried lakeside fair with beers and a delicious wine slush!
Loved Rudys growing up as a kid. Was the Best fish fry in oswego county IMO. Key word being was sense i havent been there in years I decided to go. Ordered what they call a Red plate haddock dinner with fries and coleslaw. Only took about 15 mins or less for my food to come up. Which wasnt bad because they were busy. Anyways...i get home and open up my brown bag plate...and much to my surprise i got fish nuggets, fries and coleslaw. Fish was very bland, also very greasy like they didnt wait long enough for the frier to heat up. Overall I wouldnt recommend. However I will be going back at some point to try the burgers because they too used to be some of the best around.
Oh my gosh We never been to Rudys!!! How is that possible!! Lets just say so worth the 40 minute drive!! My Mom who is 82 was glad to introduce us!! I enjoyed a scallop dinner while Mom had center cut fish sandwich with chips. My other half enjoyed a blue plate with a side of slaw. Bring your on catsup tho if you are a fan. Tarter and seafood sauce are pletiful!! Also really decent recycling situation going 👌👍.What can I say about eating in open air lakeside. Really great. Most of the patrons were following Covid 19 direction. Lots of seating. Great place will be going many more time this year and from now on!!
We have loved this place for years! Great food and awesome sunsets. It doesnt get any better!
Fish hot and clams. I have been coming here for 50 years. I still remember my 1st meal with my grandfather. Always good
Was great to get out at the lake. We enjoyed fish and scallops dinner for our 28th anniversary. It was delish!!
First time this season. Did not disappoint! Good food and great location right on shores of Lake Ontario.
Iconic.A summer must-visit.Great views and atmosphere.The menu is extensive enough for all to enjoy.
My favorite place in NY to eat during the summer.I have been coming to Rudys for about 30 years because it was my parents favorite place for Haddock. In all of my summers making the drive to Oswego, I never said, that was terrible or awful service today. NEVER! Think about that! This place has perfected the food and service and accommodates very large crowds. Yes, sometimes you wait during peak times, but its so very worth it.Best fried Haddock in the area, trust me, I try to find a substitute every off season. It isnt out there! Im not certain why it tastes amazing, but its one of a kind. The Texas hot sauce is just perfect and has tasted the same since I can remember. The fries and other sides are excellent too. Perfectly cooked and always hot and fresh. Never old.I love the addition of the new credit/debit card reader. It takes away the anxiety of ordering what you want and realizing you didnt bring enough cash for your appetite!
So delicious! Had a shrimp and crab roll. Loaded, stuffed over the top of bun!! Celery too. Great cold roll. Added sweet potato fries which are crispy and soft! Lots of folks but the wait was short. They are closing on the 11th so you dont have much time to make your way over. Enjoy the water view while you eat. Check website for ordering options. There is no dining in.
A well known establishment in Oswego ! Great seafood right on the Lake. Order at window and enjoy outside or take home. Fish sandwich was delicious!!
Best fish fry sandwich I can remember eating. An hour from home but will return again.
Rudys i@ the popular of the fast foods service in the front lake. This business running over 60 years...
Great evening. They have cut a few items from the menu and in my opinion its improved quality of what they kept on the menu. Burgers, seafood and their popular hot sauce. :)
Food was awesome, the order process cause of the pandemic is well thought out and smart keeping everyone safe with limited contact. Sitting by the lake in the shade on a hot summer day eating a Rudys fish and a chocolate milk is the best!
I have been going to Rudys since I was a child. My favorite restaurant on the planet. I look forward to my scallops, my clam strips, and my heaven on Earth view every July. This place truly is the best of the best.
Hot, delicious food made to order. Texas hots are really good. Friendly staff and the outside dining area view of Lake Ontario is amazing at sunset!
The portions are small and its expensive if the kids didnt like throwing rocks in the lake i wouldnt go
Never had a bad piece of fish here. Absolutely fantastic clam strips. Lemonade is delicious. Friendly staff. Great view of Lake Ontario.
Old fashioned experience. Great food. On the water. What more can u ask for
We’ve been going to Rudy’s for 25 years, and it’s always been great. I don’t know what they did, but all of the food was completely different this time around, and not at all what it used to be. The mashed potatoes were the consistency of grits, and were cold. Mac and cheese had totally changed. The lobster roll was good at least. We were so disappointed! Rudy’s used to be the best of the best.
The order process was pretty smooth, food was great but it was the view for me
Fish was good, tartar sauce should be sweet not dill, but that’s my opinion
Great little place on the lake!! Crowded but it was graduation weekend and they were as fast as they could be!!
Oh the fish is absolutely delicious! A must stop anytime we are in Oswego.
Great service and food during our trip, we will certainly be back.
MEH! We drove up from Syracuse. Not worth the drive for the food but the scenic route is lovely. The grease for the fryer definitely needs to be changed...our scallops and clams were very dark brown, not golden. Tough to chew. The Rudys hot sauce, though, is tasty and unique. The applesauce was like soup. Good thing it cost only 90 cents. Liked the cracker crumb topping on the mac and cheese. Nice setting on the edge of Lake Ontario but we will stick closer to home for good seafood.
We always love Rudy’s! They’re an Oswego classic that we drive across CNY to eat at
Food is always great and wonderful view plus grab a couple rocks on your way out
Very disappointed.Lobster roll was lobster?? salad on bread and didnt taste like lobster at all.Chicken wings extremely salty (and I like salt)!Coleslaw was sour.Fries were disappointing.Should have taken advice from regulars and tried the fish.
What a great place to stop. On a College visit and friend recommended this place great food and fast.
Food is decent but prices are a little high. Its nice to sit and eat by the lake but its usually really windy. The hot sauce is really good. The chicken tenders taste exactly like McDonalds nuggets, which I think is a good thing.
If you ever visit Oswego, NY it is a must to stop at Rudys. Great fish stand! Get your food and sit outside by the lake. Kiddos live throwing rocks in the water as well as swimming.
I used to come here as a little girl and it was my favorite restaurant. I came back 20 years later and it hasnt changed a bit. The clams taste exactly how I remember them and the view is just as spectacular. There is no place more special than this establishment.
Best place to get fish fry. The view is amazing! Fast service and still so popular. One of my favorite date time places.
I like the atmosphere you can see Lake Ontario. The food is great and fulfilling. Its a great place to visit when you are in Oswego.
Great spot with their own niche and outstanding scenic location.
An addictive and wonderful place to visit! Perched on Lake Ontario, it is a must visit for locals, college students, and beach goers alike are drawn to this tasty fry shack. Come hungry, fried anything awaits. Pickles, zucchini, shrimp, sweet potato fries, the list is too long. Poutine anyone?
Hadnt been back here in years, but everything was a tasty as I remember. Had a fish sandwich with extra tartar sauce. And a cold beer under a covered area to keep the seagulls away. Add a beautiful day along Lake Ontario and it was the perfect outing.
One of my favorite spots growing up, still come here every day in the summer when were in town for a visit. Best fish sandwiches & coneys ever, service is unbeatable and the swimming is fantastic.
If there wasnt a wonderful lake adjacent I would not even give a one star. Ordered at window and wait for beeper to buzz for pickup. Thats generally OK. Waited a very very long time. Everyones fries cold. The included roll was nothing but a cheap hamburger bun placed cold on the plate which was also sitting in a cardboard box top holding 2 of 4 meals. Second two served the same. Asked order taker how is their home made New England Clam Chowder. Answer excellentl. I ordered it and it was just like colored flavored water. Not even a tad of being like normal. Just under $80.00 for 4 diners. One person only had only a sandwich. Obviously the lake has wind but peoples napkins etc blowing all over the place. Like being at a day camp. Rudys used to worth the ride. Now....way down hill.
I love this place! Beautiful sun sets and skipping rocks into lake Ontario. Food is great, too!
Come here with my parents, dog and son a couple times a year. Playing at the waters edge with the family and good food. This place a gem. Thank you Rudys for 3 generations of memories.
Rudys was delicious as usual! Its always one of my favorite places to eat on trips to Oswego Speedway! Love the steamers!
Great place for family to eat. Evetyone enjoys the lakeside.
One of my must visit places when in NY - love the atmosphere and food. Was busy tonight due to Father’s Day but was efficient - maybe that’s why the staff was a little short while taking my order? My 12 yr old daughter asked for ketchup with her shrimp order and was responded with “I didn’t ask you if you wanted any sauce now did I but OK”. Also there was a non cash adjustment added onto our bill of 6 people - so bring cash if you don’t want to pay extra.
Rudys is a staple in Oswego, my wife has been going here since she was a kid and together we have been going for almost a decade. One of the nicest attributes in my opinion is that they do not use peanut oil, as my wife is allergic. Additionally there are different fryers between shell fish and the others, again an allergy protection. I feel that pricing or portions have changed over time; as a haddock sandwich just doesnt seem like enough anymore, which is part of the reason for the 4 star. Further, the wait and line procession is poorly planed. Finally the last two times we have been, they have not filled our order correctly.
Rudys has a very efficient system for ordering and receiving your food. I cant say the fish sandwich was the best Ive had but for $8.49 it was a decent portion. When they say small they mean it..the small macaroni salad was about 2 bites but again only $.93 so I guess understandable. The biggest drawback are the extremely annoying seagulls that will grab your food out of your hand. One was bold enough to land on my husbands head! A big plus is there are a lot of picnic tables to sit and enjoy the lake while dining plus you can order ahead then use the drive through pickup to get your order.
Rudys is a must visit when in Oswego, NY. Right on Lake Ontario and you cannot beat the view.
Still the same after all these years. Its comforting to know that you can come here 20 years later and still have the same flavors you remember as a kid. I recently brought my three yr old here to have a hotdog and a chocolate milk just like I did when I was a kid. Oh and the clam strips were the best ever!
Always the best food. Fast service even with a lot of people
Last Sunday night, we visited Rudys. The line to order was very long. The young lady taking our order was very cheery and knowledgable and efficient. Then we had to wait a very long time in the line to pick up our food. The food was hot. My haddock sandwich was good, but my order of four salt potatoes was not. 3 of the potatoes were fine, but the last one was not even cooked. It must have been at the top of a pot that was overcrowded and not ever stirred. It was only my 2nd visit to Rudys; the first time was 20 years ago. The improvements to the picnic area are great. The food, however, was, once again, a big disappointment. The red plate and the blue plate haddock dinners were not even whole pieces of fish! Just chunks about 2 inches long. I dont expect to be back.
Excellent spot for summer eats! My stepfather always came here when he was a student at SUNY Oswego, and has always said good things. Their prices are very reasonable, portions are good sized, and the outdoor view is SPECTACULAR! If it wasnt so busy and if my kids werent impatient, I would have loved to hang out on the patio, listen to the water, have an adult beverage, and smell the lake air.
Atmosphere was A +. Food was ok. Is anything on the menu made on site? Deep fried everything. No way some Pacific Whitefish was fresh. Was fishy. Smelt were more breading than smelt. Hot Dogs, fries and burger was ok. How bout offer some thing besides onion on a hot dog? What is the deal with someone taking your order and staying there til order is complete. 4 people in my group and we were first time visitors. Fellow taking order had to put us on hold to bring orders. Why is it so hard for Oswego County businesses to take cards? Please use ATM and get spanked with fees. This is a college and supposedly a tourist area. Take cards. This is the 21st century.Updated 2022 review.. well Rudys redeemed itself. We made a return visit ... 100x better than our first time. We will return
Amazing and fast and family 👪 time is the best about being there food perfect!
Not what it used to be. Rudys was always a must stop whenever we were anywhere in NY..My grandparents used to take me every week when I was a child. I took my children and now I went with my grandchildren to celebrate my birthday ( where else would I go?) Food was mediocre at best. Portions were very small, especially the fries. First time Ive been disappointed at Rudys...unfortunately the last time well be going. Sad end to 4 generations of Rudys lovers. Why change something that worked well for so long?
Personal safety has changed how things are ordered. Ive been going for at least 57 years, since I was a kid, and its still just great as I remember. I havent lived here in 41 years, but when I come back to visit family, Rudys is one of my Go-To places
Waitress over 2 hours for food that was ordered ahead for a certain timeOrdered poutine and it was ruined with rosemary
This is my favorite drive-in of all time. All the food is good, but the scallops are fan-freaking-tastic. It is right by the water, and the shoreline has awesome skipping rocks to play with after lunch. I look forward to this place every time I visit the area.
Food is excellent. The lull of the yelling cashiers spewing out orders is part of the fun and experience. Very few rocks to skip as they have dumped many truckloads of processed Round Rocks which makes it difficult to Stand on by the Water. They are in severe need of remodeling for their bathrooms which are past due about ten years ago
Good spot for a summer lunch. Can seem pricey, but the food is generally good! Overlooking the lake, its a nice spot to sit and eat. It can get busy, but they move quickly here!
Excellent food for great prices and a lovely view of lake Ontario.
A local legend of a fish and chips joint on Lake Ontario in Oswego, Rudys does a great fish and chips. Highly recommend you choose the hard roll with your fish sandwich (hint: its not really a hard roll, but a better soft roll than the standard roll and worth the extra change).
One of the best attractions along the edge of Lake Ontario is Rudys. The locals celebrate every year when it opens.The fish is fresh and perfectly fried, the French fries hot and golden. The setting is a pavilion or the rocky beach looking out on Lake Ontario. Parking is mostly across the road, next to a small park that usually contains picnic tables. Currently they use a buzzer system to let you know when your order is ready.Make sure you are HUNGRY when you go. The ice cream shop next door is a wonderful way to finish the meal IF you have any room after the large portions Rudys provides :)
I went today and got my usual fish center and chips. I will say I have always had a great meal, until today. My fish smelled and tasted like it was musty and I could not eat it. I dont know if it was just a bad batch but I know this is not the quality Im used to getting here. Disappointed but hopeful!!!
Great family friendly place!! Food is reasonably priced and freshly prepared! Everything is delicious! (And there are many options- not just seafood, not just fried!) Well organized system in place for ordering (far preferable to our pre Covid visit! Great job streamlining things!) Lots of water side tables for dining there- or take it to go!
Great food, check your order. They forgot my chip(small fries) and they forgot my grandsons full food order. Had to reorder grandsons food. They are very busy, so check your order. Still a nice place and great views of lake Ontario.
The food is average to me but only because Im from the south and have had everything cooked anyway you could think off. If not for the food go for the view. My tinder date picked this place and Ive never had a better atmosphere to just enjoy someones else company in.
Ordered the Mac and cheese. Came cold, workers reheated it for me. The Mac and cheese wasn’t even good. $4 for a small portion. Only giving it 2 stars for the cute cashier and great view of the lake.
Overall, meal was good. Ordered on line and was easy pick up. Only complaint is that fried clams must have been the crumbs in the bottom of the bag. Tiny, tiny pieces and mostly fried breading.😡
The food was great and the people were very nice
I was there on Saturday and usually my meal is awesome but this time it was terrible. My fish sandwich smelled and tasted musty, and wasnt edible. Ive never had this problem before and cant understand why it was so bad. I think Ill have to wait a while to try it again.
1sttime there and the food was awesome service awesome n the scenery pricelezz
Great food, great prices, right on lake, great service 👍👍
Its always super busy but they get your food fast...great atmosphere right by the lake..food was good not great but its part of the charm...just a fish fry..the crab cakes are kind of doughy i wouldnt get them again but otherwise everything was good
Always enjoyed Rudys but right now not so much. As we arrived we were greeted by a barrage of signs and when we saw the restaurant it was plastered with all kind of signs. We debated on even staying but we did as it wasnt busy at all for a Monday afternoon.Well big mistake as we had to wait for about a half hour for our food ugh.. and the food was so not up to par! Threw half of it away unfortunately 😢
This place has always been one of my favorites since i was a kid (im 60 now)..unfortunately after all these years the disappointment set in...our cheeseburg hots were burnt burgers and dry..the texas hot sause was not flavorable at all and hey for pete sake what happened to the salt on the salt potatoes? There was none!!! No more going to the loop for us...thank you rudys for the past your food was excellent...but as for today not so much!!!
Place is beautiful and food is delicious. Many people but not crowded. A lot of place to sit, and eat with your families. So many benches. It was relaxing even in 90 degrees. Oswego is a beautiful little town.
We brought our dog and the kids there. There was plenty of seating so we could sit away from other people incase they are afraid of dogs. Everyones meal was great, and then some of us stepped in the water for a bit to cool down.
Great view, good food and a great place for a walk.
Food was great. No inside dinning. However there are plenty of picnic tables next to the water to enjoy your food. I would recommend ordering online then eating there. It gets very busy.
Amazing views off the lake. The only reasons I can minus a star is because its only open half year and the prices have gone from decent to too high for the portions now and this started before covid. So we only go maybe 1-2x a year now instead of 3-4 because of the price and portions. On a positive note we like the system they have set up for covid. It makes for fast order and fast pickup. We drove in and out in less than 2 minutes. With that speedy system we may have to go again with the family.
Tons of flavors, I am a big fan of flavors that are unique and they have a bunch of them! Got Super Hero and Marshmallow Treat but it was a tough decision!
Excellent fish/seafood fry location. They also have burgers and hotdogs for those who dont want fish. Sides include poutine, mac and cheese, and various cold salads, all are very good. Service is fast and friendly.
Excellent food and service. Views the lake
Very good food! Ate in the car, too windy to sit outside. Fries were amazing. Lobster bisque was ok. Lobster roll was ok. Served on a hot dog bun? Not ok! I thought it could use a bit of seasoning and was a bit dry, but good. I think their version would have almost been better served warm from under a broiler. Love the rocks on the beach. Came home with a bunch!!! If go back!!!
Kids love it. Great food.
They messed up are order so bad my wife called them and they said they could not doing anything about it.so guess we will go hungry tonight
Very good haddock sandwiches! Was surprised at how good! Prices very reasonable. Great view! This is a cash only establishment.
Great spot to catch the sunset and plus you got Rudys Lakeside restaurant.
We ordered online and had a pickup time scheduled for an hour later. We get there and it took over an hour to get our food. The biggest issue I have with this is they could easily call you and tell you we are running behind and give you a new time. This place is operating like the pandemic is brand new while most restaurants are starting to get back to normal they are still in Cuomo mode.
A classic family owned lakeside drive in. While the menu is evolving the traditional fare is always the best!
The first time I had ever been here and I can honestly say I was blown away with how delicious the food was. Simply AMAZING. I will highly recommend them to all of my friends.
Beautiful location by Lake Ontario! Delicious seafood! Drove over an hour to see the sunset & enjoy the experience! Finished the day off with Ice-cream next door! :-)
Set up is very easy for takeout. You can order over phone and pay with credit card. Ordered poutine which was ok but very salty. Haddock sandwich which was good. Hubby had hamburger hot and fried clams, again good. Theres just something about Rudys. Always make a few trips during their season.
If you like fried fish.. This is the place to go
The food and service was mediocre at best but the views were amazing.
Pretty good just not my favorite. Beautiful views!
The food is always great. Love their seafood, it always tastes phenomenal. For those that love seafood, make this a place a priority stop. Their burgers and fries are good too.
Gorgeous lake side at this long standing local fish fry spot
Out of all the restaurants we could have chosen to have our Mother’s Day dinner, we chose Rudy’s Lakeside. We placed our order online knowing they would be busy. Placed the ‘ready’ time for 4:14pm, showed up to the restaurant at 4:15, were told they are running 45 minutes behind. At 5:01 I received the call our order is ready. They were not apologetic, the worst customer service I have received here ever. I usually like to frequent this restaurant a few times a year. This will be my last.
Anyone who can cook Calamari correctly on more than one occasion gets 5 stars. Even if it is fried. All of our food is always nicely prepared. A regular stop during the summer.
AMAZING! Get the fried scallops! Sit by the water and enjoy everything Rudys has to offer in the most serene setting! This is a must have, I cant stop thinking about this meal!
The seafood menu is extensive, the customer service is great and you just cannot beat the beautiful lake view!
Always a family tradition must Stop Go at sub set best in the world
I love this place! Proud of the system they put in place to still serve everyone during Covid-19! So flawless.
Went to the loop to check out the water while Im visiting family. Just as I remembered it. Didnt go to Rudys specifically but it has always been nice everytime Ive been there over the years.
Always a nice place to go on the motorcycle.Great food and you cant beat the view.
If there was more than 5 stars i would of rated it that. Lobster roll was phenomenal
A bit overpriced for the portions. The restaurant benefits from great views of the lake and the tradition of bringing children to the shore to skip stones. Service is fast and they worked through the people waiting in line quickly. Im not a big eater but Ive almost always left there hungry and down $25 for 2 people. My sons chicken tender meal today cost $10 without beverage. The 4 tenders were small and the fries were a meager portion. Again the food coming out of the fryer tasted good. Just wish there was more of it.
Family loves this place. Welcomed with smiles every time, prices fair,good fish, and great Texas Hot(get loaded Texas hot) . Views of lake are beautiful.
The food is really good. Thats it. First, some items on the menu posted on their website are not available. Second, some of the staff that takes your order at the window are less than friendly and act like the customer is a bother. I traveled almost 50 miles to go there. First time I have been to Rudys in almost 30 years. I think it will be another 30 before I go back. Too bad.
We live in the Albany area and always visit Rudys for the Haddock sandwich and clams. I had to stop in for one last Haddock sandwich before Columbus day. Looking forward to next year already!!!
Would have enjoyed it more on a warmer day since you eat outside. Food was delicious. Had Haddock sandwich and chips ( fries ).
Still take-out only but they have the best method for preserving crunchy crispy takeout that is often made soggy from the heat and steam when closed up in a container.
Had to order online. Half my order didnt go threw but 2 fish dinners and 3 sodas 53.00 and the fish was supper watery and was not like it use to be. Over priced screwed up order and quality was horrible. We will go anywhere but there again
Best seaside fry shack! Fried shrimp, scallops, all the works! Good prices, great food, even better view. Classic little place. Sweet & simple!
My familys gone to Rudys since my mother was a child. We always recommend it to fish lovers and say that even though its a bit of a drive, the food is amazing for the prices and you never leave hungry.A definite recommend, try it at least once, I almost guarantee youll come back to eat again.
Awesome foodFish sandwich amazingFried zucchini and cauliflower were remarkableStaff was friendly and courteous
This is a great little place that has been running for many years. Its very nice and right on the water. It has a good little selection of seafood. If you are keto or gluten free you will have a hard time here as most things are breaded and fried. That does not make the food bad just not for everyone. I make sure to hit here every year as it has always been a part of a lot of good memories.
I have been a frequent customer to this location over the years, this visit however has turned me away. The food & staff were always great, as well as the prices. My return visit experience for this season however was much different. The prices went from good to terrible, like 3 × the price as before. The staff wasnt rude, but just not themselves. The portions of food also seemed to be cut by at least a 1/4 to a 1/3 of what they were before. I also waited much longer then normal, to even get my 3 item order.This has been an all around disappointment, I am sad to say. I looked forward to coming here every season.I am disappointed to say, I will not be returning.
Delicious food everytime I go here, fried shrimp jalapeno poppers, and salt potatoes are my go to and I am always satisfied. Has a great view on the water right outside as well! Can be a bit pricey sometimes but thats the only downside whatsoever
Been going here since I was very young. Same quality food and popular lakeside grill atmosphere as always. Definitely try it if youre anywhere close.
The food here was very good!
Fast service, good prices, good food, great views of lake at outdoor seating.
Always amazing fried clams. Went here 10-15 years ago, 7 years ago, and now today. Same great taste and service!
I had my 1st date here, with my partner of 8 years 🤗 we go back all the time because the atmosphere is lovely and I love the fast pace inside where the food is. We usually get the seafood platter and the clam strips are bangin
The fish was great....everything else not so much. My shrooms and cauliflower were cold. The lobster roll was more like a lobster salad.
Always love Rudys! Delicious! And I love this view!
Due to corona situation Rudys wanted you to place your order by phone and they call you when your order is ready.With that said we were told our order would take 10 --20 minutes.45 minutes later we got our call back.So we get our order. We order 2 fish sandwiches with extra tarter. They gave us NONE!!.Our order of fried mushroom consisted of 6 tiny little mushrooms a small macaroni salad it was served in a container our extra tarter sauce should have came in .Spent $30 and left hungry. And this was a Wednesday night and they didnt seem very busy.Definetly NOT worth the money I could have gotten a better fish sandwich at the dive bar up the street. Only thing Rudys has going for them is the location
Very pleasent, wife really enjoyed her lunch. The view of the lake is stunning, No boars that day, a whisker chippy.
We drive 50 minutes fairly often to have the fried clams and fries at Rudys. Both are always fresh and delicious. You cant go wrong when youre sitting by the water enjoying the good food and atmosphere.
Absolutely delicious. Great lake view seating. Amazing sunset views. A staple in Oswego County. Its a must!!!
Really great place to eat. Expect a long wait on weekends, but it is always worth it. Their Texas hot is a must try. And their fried haddock sandwich is the best around here. Eating outside, right by the lake is really nice. And all of the kids love to go down by the water and throw rocks after eating.
Had both lunch and dinner here on my most recent visit. I tried their fish and chips (fries), the New England clam chowder, shrimp cocktail, steamed clams and coffee. All the food was fresh and fantastic. We ate outside and had a great view of the lake.Oh, and their ice-cream is superb as well, just make sure you save room as their small dish serving is still a good sized portion.
Service was fast and friendly. Food was fresh and delicious. Plenty of outdoor scenic seating. Do not miss the fish sandwich or Texas hots. Our family thoroughly enjoyed this stop on our way to camping.
Right on lake front. Theres no line, just stand at the wide counter. Fish ok. Burger small. Outdoor seating. Small indoor.
The line is always long when I go- not a complaint, a sure sign this place is great. The staff keeps the line moving, the wait isnt ever terrible, the food has always been great, and you have Lake Ontario to look out on as you eat. If you have been wanting to check Rudys out, you wont be disappointed!
My favorite is the blue plate, though all of the food is great. The fact that we can eat on the shore of Lake Ontario while watching the sunset is even better. Its the one place we consistently visit whenever were in Oswego.
Food was great, havent been in a couple years. Good food and quality for price. Love they take cc now. Hope they survive the water, was nice to see Army Corps sand bagging to help keep water away. Will go back again in a cpl yrs. Thanks
It was my first time visit here and everything was great! I had never tried smelt before but my wife convinced me that they were good and they are like adult fish sticks! We also got a haddock sandwich, jalapeño poppers, and friend pickles.
Location is everything. Beautiful view right on the shore of Lake Erie. While not the most organized restaurant, the employees are very nice and its also very nice to sit on the shore with an ice cream. We didnt have the food but it had the scent of the typical deep fried fare of many restaurants. The crowd seemed to very happy with it.
A great local place to get fresh haddock or other food, generous portions for the price and you can’t beat the view eating by the lake
Excellent food Jason is a great guy very personable has always talked to me when I have come in to order my food.Food is fantastic and always hot. Employees are real great.Keep up the great work. Always look forward when they open back up in the spring.
Great fried fish fast food. French fries good but nothing special. Down and dirty in a good way. Right in the lake so always great views. Dont be put off by the long line. They are very efficient. Cash only
Always a great stop for great fish and a view of lake Ontario.
THE classic fish fry locale of Oswego, get the clam strips you dunderheads. Awesome order-ahead-and-driveby-pickup system adopted for the pandemic and I like it a lot better than standing in the building
Came here in late September. We came on motorcycles. Great view. The food was amazing. They really need to do something about the bee situation in the outdoor seating area. It was a pretty cool day and there was an army of bees swarming me the entire time. I cant imagine what they are like in the heat of summer.
Best place in Oswego County to get a fish Hot!
Rudys is going strong! They now take credit cards.
My wife requested Rudys for her birthday dinner... sadly, due to the current circumstances we couldnt eat in... ordered on-line and picked up. Her scallops were outstanding, and we have always loved the fries and burgers... ate at Brietbeck Park. Excellent as always... thanks to Rudys for making the best of this situation!
We had fish hot ;& a blue plate which is deep fried Haddock pieces & Scallops each were done perfect each came with fries and a side we each got mac salad- oh so good the sides are quite small but the portions of the fish were huge! We asked for tartar & lemons, which were so fresh & juicy. Of course the rolling lake, a family of kids swimming in the waves & scores of rock throwers and plenty of free souvenirs for Rock collectors & painters were the entertainment!
Great food. Fantastic lake side dining.
Great Food! Great Atmosphere! Beautiful views of Lake Ontario
Although, it is not very creative to put a seasonal fish fry place by a lake, I did not mind the atmosphere too much, because I had never been there before. I think they change up the variety of the creativeness of the menu. They quite a choice for a outdoor fish fry. I also enjoyed the ice cream stand in walking distance from the fish fry.
I grew up eating at Rudys. I live out of state now but whenever we make a trip up home, this is our very first stop. This year we ate there 4 times.
Total reviews rating 4.5
199 Reviews for Rudys Lakeside Drive-In 2023:
Review №1
2022-05-24Mostly deep fried fish and other fried items. It tastes great but I wish there was a baked fish option or more options for fish in its healthy form rather than only deep fried. I dont recommend the salmon burger which I had this time but I did like the lobster roll and their seafood salad sandwich. Prices are relatively high but they do have craft beer on tap and a nice view right on lake Ontario. I recommend this place if you like fried fish, casual dining and a nice atmosphere
Review №2
2022-06-17Incredible view, food, service. A local favorite and a must try. Ample parking and seating outdoors and some inside. Fish and chips highly recommend. Huge menu and an army of hard workers. Truly enjoyed this place. Family friendly with a beautiful rock beach. So skip a rock enjoy the foo and the view/ sunset 🌇Like and follow for more. Thank You! Travel well. Enjoy this 💎
Review №3
2022-06-22A local and regional favorite, and loacted right on the water! Plenty of picnic tables and a covered pavilion make this a wonderful place to sit outdoors and enjoy your meal. Many options on the menu; seafood, hot dogs, burgers and everythings quite tasty. The hot dogs are delicious especially loving the meat sauce. It can get busy during peak meal times but its such a wonderful place to hang out by the water that you just dont want to leave.
Review №4
2022-06-11Absolutely amazing food and atmosphere, I havent been here in 30 years after I moved away and everything was exactly as I remembered! Amazing fish, amazing Texas hot hamburgers and coneys on the water. It doesnt get better than this seriously!
Review №5
2022-06-06-Great staff-Excellent Customer Service-Food is cooked fresh as you order-Kid and Family friendly-The wasabi sauce is superbIf you lucky enough to catch the sunset, youre in for an experience!
Review №6
2022-05-01The loop ahhhh, the lake.. the rock throwing. Foodfoodfood!!*Ice cream after.Traditions we pass along.Food is always steller. Staff upbeat and efficient.They have handled covid well. Safely.Tons of outdoor tables fresh lake air..lolUnless its turning over. Still.Yummy food, great outdoor atmosphere.And tradition.* mind the seagulls. they ballsy.😁
Review №7
2021-08-02Rudy’s is a fabulous lake-side diner with delicious seafood and other favorites! Lots of outdoor seating on the lakeshore makes the dining experience extra special. The food was delicious and there are many choices! Something for everyone! Will definitely be back the next time we are in NY!
Review №8
2021-07-27Great place to sit out by the lake and have some tasty seafood; the fish is fantastic. Lots of tables, plenty of parking, and speedy service. If its crowded, you might miss the signs for ordering: line up on the right side of the building, place your order, and wait on the left side for your buzzer to go off.
Review №9
2022-06-18Its Rudys. Its on lake Onterio. Its delish. The service is GREAT. What else can I say?
Review №10
2022-06-18Visited just yesterday. Food was fantastic as always. Prices are a bit out of control however. Inflation understandably having an impact to a degree. Not sure to this degree. One and done this season. If prices should come down perhaps again. $35 for fish and chips and fish and fried clams not worth the 28 mile drive.