Rudy's Hideaway Lobsterhouse

Worth every penny! Excellent stream and lobster house. All quality. Exceptional customer service. It has a calm relaxing vibe for a comparable and reasonable price. Simplistic menu!!! This means what they do do, they will do well. Bring your own wine for a corkage fee of $20. YUMMY. I chose the right place. Thank you.

We stopped in for lunch after visiting Nimbus Fish Hatchery and were pleasantly surprised. We ordered the prawn cocktail, lobster roll & fries, and salted caramel pretzel lava cake. Everything was wonderful. Prices are fair for quality and portion size, service was attentive and friendly, and the atmosphere was calm. We will be back for a steak and lobster dinner date night.

Several friends went for lunch on 11/6 and couldn’t have been happier with our meal, the service and the value of the prime rib and lobster special. The atmosphere is classic steak house but with some modern and interesting art. It was my first time but hope to return soon. Recommend.

The food is on the higher end. We did go on a Mother's Day and got reservations that day, so that part was nice. They had a very small menu selection for the day. We couldn't even get regular foods. I didn't see a menu change online before we went or maybe would have chosen a different day to come. We ended up with The prime rib. It was absolutely cooked perfectly, although a tad bland. Very minimal seasoning. It was a large portion though! The calamari was amazing as always. The clam chowder this time was so full of sand we couldn't eat it. The only other bummer was that we were sat at the table in front of the host station and door. So every 3 seconds, bright light and wind would take us out of the ambiance of the beautiful restaurant we were in. All in all, we will be back as we normally love this place, but NOT on a holiday!

Amazing food and service. Our waitress, Lauren, was very sweet. We got prime rib and lobster and it was very good and perfectly cooked. And the restaurant is good for kids too. Bread is warm and butter is soft :) and they wrapped our food up for us to go.

We came to have dinner for the first time to celebrate my birthday. The food was good but the service was not. While having our meal, not once were we asked if we needed anything or offered additional bread. Not once did we get a refill on our drinks. The waiter was not friendly until he brought the check. I don’t expect bells and whistles, but a simple greeting would’ve been nice.

If you haven’t been to Rudy’s Hideaway they need to be on your list. It’s the perfect place for date night, something fun for the family to try or just an overall wonderful experience. The quality of the food is top notch and you can’t go wrong with anything on their menu. We had the king crab, shrimp scampi and prime rib all were fantastic. Looking forward to our next dinner there.

We came here to celebrate my birthday with a dinner. The Prime Rib was amazing! Nice, quiet ambiance and Atmosphere. Service was great and our waiter Jason was very attentive. At the end of dinner I even got a chocolate mousse sundae! Super decadent and rich and og so yummy! We will definitely be adding this to our restaurant list! Thank you for a great evening!

The restaurant location is the middle of no where but don't let that full you. Upon walking in we were greeted by the hostess and seated right away. Our waiter greeted us and quickly got us drinks and their amazing sourdough bread. We ordered the lobsterzilla (specials menu), prime rib and a smaller lobster tail that came with a soup or salad, baked potatoes and asparagus. The soup and salads came out and were flavorful. The salad was a larger portion than you would expect. The dinner plates arrived and everything was seasoned well and tender. Our waiter Sergio was very attentive the entire night and made sure we had the opportunity to celebrate a birthday.

Stopped just by to pick up a bowl of clam chowder. It's one of my favorite starters at Rudy's. I had a late lunch so I just needed something light for dinner to take my evening medication. This time, the chowder was pretty salty. I didn't find much clams, but plenty of bacon, so it wasn't my best bowl of chowder tonight. I look forward to sticking to dinner, with a cup of chowder the next time I go to Rudy's Hideaway.

Food suck!! Nothing special about this place. Unlike years ago.!!! Service : meh Ambiance; really cozy ! The only good thing about this place.

Food was ok prime rib was really dry not juicy. I eat here 2 times a year normally everything is on point but something changed. Service was on point and the drinks were on point as usual. Hopefully it was just a bad nite for prime rib.

It's a our 4th time eating here. We live 95 miles away. So we make it a point to visit this wonderful place when we travel . The food is good but the working staff makes the place special. Amanda and Reese go out of their way to make my wife and friends special.with at least 19 years experience between them the service is by far the best. So godbless this place and their staff, love the Captain ‍P.S the food is way above average also Shelby was very caring in what I had to say

Completely overpriced for what I recieved. My prime rib for starters, I asked for medium but got a piece of meat with no cooked through edges. It was bloody rare and full of uncooked fatty parts. Then the lobster, delicious but bordering on overcooked, pretty rubbery and chewey. The 'vegetables' plural, consisted of two spears of asparagus and... Well, that was it, just one vegetable, I guess it qualified if you count the two spears...I was not impressed, it was my first and my last time at Rudy's, I will never be going there again. Didn't stay for dessert after I heard what's on the menu, creme brulee, carrot cake and pineapple upside down cake... Are you kidding? How very unexciting. Service was average, ambiance, meh, no better than Outback and twice the money, at least. Hard pass

We managed to catch the tail end of the prime rib & shrimp scampi special and we're sure glad we did. It's been a while since every thing on the plate just hit the right spot. The prime rib was perfectly cooked and seasoned and served to order. The shrimp scampi were absolutely delicious. Heck, even the baked potato was tasty. Service and ambience were stellar as always. It's been a while since we've been here. We need to fix that.

Old school surf n turf! We asked for a booth and they gave us one (was also more private too) I got the halibut with salad,husband got the lobster ravs with salad.Entrees were so good! The salad had a tad too much Italian dressing so next time we'd get that in the side. We shared the special coconut pie,delicious! Our waitress was great definitely coming back

Honestly, the waitress was alright, I'm not saying she needed to be a cheerleader but a little more welcoming would have been great. The ambiance was nice, lightning was fitting for the setting: Now the food wasn't horrible but it just didn't stand out. The calamari wasn't like standard calamari because it looked more like a mozzarella stick and a tad tough to chew. The lobster ravioli was neither hot or cold. Not even just right, It was just above warm and i feel that was why the sauce was thicker than usual. Might try again.

Cioppino ($45) is amazing. Comes with king crab legs, scallops, shrimp. Also includes either soup or salad and garlic bread. Filet and lobster ($72) is fantastic! A surprisingly large lobster tail.

Brought my wife to Rudy's for our 3 year wedding anniversary. Booking our reservation was easy peezy. Service was excellent as we were seated promptly, despite the restaurant being packed. I ordered the Clam Chowder, Lobster Ravioli while my gorgeous wife ordered the New York Steak (Medium Well) that came with potato's, asparagus & crab leg. The food was cooked to perfection, and tasted as great as it looked! Our server's in checking in intermittently was perfect, as she was knowledgeable about all food items and liquor. And these reasons are what brings us back for special occasions.....

Anniversary night and we wanted to try something new. We drove by recently and thought this be a nice place. We got the crab cakes (2 come in an order) for appetizers, and shared a bottle of duckhorn Sauvignon. Each meal comes with a soup or salad and we opted for the clam chowder. The clam chowder has good chunks of clam and a nice ratio to the potatoes. I didn't care for the actual base of the soup though; might of been too much butter, compared to other clam chowders I had. For my entree I chose the lobster ravioli and my partner went for the lobster and prime rib. My meal had shrimp mixed in with the 5 lobster ravioli; the ravioli is fresh pasta which tasted good, unfortunately once again though the sauce has so much butter it overpowered the dish and ruined it. I took one bite out of the ravioli, tried one of the shrimps and told my partner; to his disappointment, I was done with my meal. The waiter came and checked with my date that he was happy with his meal but for mine just boxed it up to go at the end. Overall the atmosphere is nice, with comfortable seating and fun art on the wall for purchase. Maybe I just didn't pick the right meal for me and the search continues at this restaurant for a possible second visit.

We were immediately impressed with the cleanliness of this establishment The service was great. Our waiter cleared dishes promptly and was courteous, The crab cakes (not pictured) were okayyy. They went a little heavy on the red pepper aioli and I'm pretty confident they weren't blue crab as reported. The prime rib and king crab were prepared well. All in all, it was a good dining experience.

Rudy's Hideaway, Rancho Cordova, CA - March 6, 2025 Rudy's Hideaway has been an iconic seafood and steak restaurant since the early 1970s. It's one of the best steak and lobster places I've ever been to, and it's in my own hometown. I've eaten in both the main restaurant area as well as in the spacious bar area. Each area has its own charm; however, I like the bar side better because it has a richer warmer feel to it. There is a very nautical feel. On our latest visit, we came in a little before 3 pm on a Thursday for a drink and appetizer. We sat at the bar. Our bartender's name was Laura. She was very friendly and took great care of us. Happy Hour doesn't start until 3, but we ordered a couple glasses of Chardonnay anyway and waited until 3 to order an appetizer. My wife ordered a cup of chicken pot pie and I got two beef tacos - Happy Hour price for the two tacos was $6. We got a couple more glasses of wine as well. They have Chardonnay, Cab. Sauv., and Merlot - Happy Hour price $6. I wish they would have had Pinot Noir at that price as well. The appetizers were very tasty and we had a great time. Laura informed us that they have a Monday night dinner special - $70 for two, with lots of great choices to choose from. You can also select bottles of wine for $19 on Mondays.

This place is absolutely delicious! The ambiance is unique in the particular area where we sat it is designed like a boat. Decor was unique! My date said he read on the menu that this place has been around since the 1970's! The service was impeccable! Kathy was our waitress and she was so quick. Constantly refilling our drinks anytime they were half full. She made recommendations but also explained which items were made fresh in house. The calamari was freshly breaded in house so that was the appetizer we choose. It was rubbery. Tasted good but I couldn't get pass the texture. It was a 3/10. I would skip it next time and try something else. The lobster potstickers are also made in house so that is what we will try next time. I had a cup of clam chowder with my meal. It was delicious! Little bacon pieces on top! Very tasty! 9/10 For my main dish I got the hand cut New York steak with mushrooms on top, asparagus and a baked potato. This was the best steak I have had in a long time! Baked potato was soft and creamy! Asparagus was excellent too! 10/10 My date got the prime rib and lobster dinner. He also got a baked potato and asparagus. His prime rib was beautiful and tasted scrumptious! The lobster was delicious dipped in the butter it was served with. 10/10 We both got sourdough bread too. I don't know if it's made in house but boy oh boy it was so soft and warm! I could have ate a whole loaf! 10/10 For dessert we shared the chocolate cake topped with vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce and pretzels. The sweet and salty combination was delicious! 10/10 Check out my photos of the food! Overall I highly recommend you try this local small business out for yourself! I guarantee you won't be disappointed! We will definitely be going back ourselves!

Table 13, reservation at 6:15, server Lauren M, My wife, mother in law and I had dinner here on 11-22-25. My wife who has Celiac disease ordered the halibut dinner after being told by our server that the sauce served on the halibut was gluten free. As a secondary precaution my wife asked that the sauce be placed on the side and she would evaluate it when it arrived. The halibut was then served by the server with the sauce on it. My wife questioned the server on a potential gluten exposure. The server said "it's for sure gluten free, I checked, no flour at all". I'm sure you can guess where the story goes from here. My wife immediately knew she had been "glutened". I tried calling Rudy's twice to explain what happened with hopes of them training the server on the severity of a gluten exposure. I never received a call back . Had I received a callback I would not have left such a public review. Further more, I ordered the NY steak, med rare. The steak was tough and not very flavorful!! I guess we should have stuck with their supposed specialty, lobster.

HIDDEN GEM! I passed this place my whole life. I finally came here with a few girlfriends and the food was so good. It felt very private & a cute candlelit dinner. Though it makes you feel like you're at a steakhouse on an old ship! Lol but it's so cute. Lobster Pasta is SO GOOD. I will return next time to try their steak and lobster!

I love this place for both sentimental reasons and the actual dining experience. I have been coming here for years and finally got to bring my boyfriend for his birthday. They were doing a prime rib and shrimp special. The waitress was so nice and let us know she has been there for many years (did she say 10 or 20 years??) and we sat in the captain's room. I love the ambiance of this place. Its sea shack meets old-school high end restaurant. My prime rib was perfectly cooked, the shrimp was swimming in piping hot butter (amazing), and the asparagus was just like I like it- not soggy and very flavorful. I don't think we got any bread that should have come but it was too good to even worry about. The bottle of red wine was an excellent pairing with our midday steak. The first pic I have here is me and my best friend (RIP) when I took him on his first time here in 2019. I cherish this picture, thanks for saving it Yelp! I never have been here for happy hour but it is on my to-do list!

Back in the early '60s, every high school and American River Jr. College student knew the Sacramento restaurants where you would go on prom nights, Senior Balls, and other special occasions. These restaurants included the Firehouse in Old Town, Aldo's near Fulton and Marconi, the Coral Reef near Fulton and Marconi, and Rudy's Hideaway, way out in Rancho Cordova and famous for its lobster. Tonight MK and I took a drive down memory lane and had dinner at Rudy's Hideaway. No more $13 lobster dinners, but still an incredible menu and wonderful ambiance. We had reservations for a booth in the Captain's Room. Attached is a photo of my Prime Rib dinner (NOT the even larger Captain's Cut Prime Rib), which included a large green salad, the prime rib, a loaded baked potato, and two large asparagus spears. Thank you, Reese, for your superb table service. "Traveling the world one meal at a time..."

Very very good. My favorite restaurant. Staff are so nice and welcome you. Not prejudices at all. Very respectful.

We love to visit Rudy's Hideaway both for lunch and dinner! A local favorite in the area since ~1994, this place never disappoints! The service is always top notch, the food is incredible, and we love to eat in the Captain's Room which has allot of charm and ambience. I recommend ordering the king crab legs for dinner (see the picture). You will not be disappointed!

Excellent food, great service. The waitress's are just great personality and helpful. They know the menu and they have great smiles. The ambiance is nothing special but it's food lives up to its reputation.

first time coming here with my korean ma and my bff for her bday. Whatever kma wants she gets it hehe. . we came here for the monday night dinner special going on now in nov 2024. . monday night dinner for 2 special for only for $65. each person gets to choose an entree, comes with a salad or soup as well bread too. . i got the clam chowder - it was creamy and has lots of potatoes in it. . we each chose something different from the menu. . 6 oz lobster tail - the lobster tail was great presentation. it comes with green beans and a bake potatoe. the melted butter and lemon is the most important part to compliment the dish. i did ask about the lobster being fresh of frozen and it was a frozen lobster tail. The server comes and removes the shell for the lobster tail for you. . prime rib - this is a big slab of prime rib which is tender and juicy. also comes with green beans and bake potatoe. this is a great option for meat lovers. . lobster ravioli for appetizer - it was deep fried and i next time i need to order the non fried ones as an entree. The deep fried lobster ravioli wasnt my favorite. . overall i love the vibe here. It's casual here and like a steak house, but with lobster. It's hidden and a fun spot to check out for happy hour which is on my list to do here. I would come back and try the surf and Turf special. Rudy Hideaway is a spot to go for a special celebration or just to be extra. Hope this review helps. Thanks for reading. Have a yelptastic day.

Everything went well, great food, fairly priced, service was excellent, and ambience was cozy & nice.

Went to Rudy's with my husband and a friend and we had a great experience. The food was delicious and the service was amazing. It is a little dark inside, but that's a minor detail compared to how good everything was. Definitely worth it and I'll be coming back.

I have to admit I wasn't too keen on going looking at the outside. I guess that's why it's a "hideaway"? lol But once I stepped inside I was hooked! I loved the fun vibe. We sat in the bar and it was very lively. The bartenders were great and the food was amazing! I just got salad and crab cakes and was stuffed but my husband enjoyed steak and lobster. The seasoning on the steak was yummy! Definitely going again! BTW we went on a Sunday night and it was still pretty busy. Recommend reservations!

Our first time here for my brothers birthday, it was very busy and loud . Our server Chris had a hard time hearing us but not sure if from loudness or he just couldn't hear well but we started with escargot and it was good but never tasted any garlic . Bread of course delicious then we got our salads or soups and both delicious , the clam chowder was very good . Then our meals , prime rib dinners were good servings and my brother said delicious, I had salmon and was nicely cooked but wasnt to impressed with the side sauce not much flavor but overall meal was good and hubby got Cioppino which he said was good and a little deceiving whats all in it but was delicious. Service took awhile but it was Saturday at 5:30 so expected to wait . The birthday dessert was heavenly, it looked like chocolate ice cream but was a sort of pudding we all loved ! The restaurant inside is very charming with the fish tank and lobster tank to see . All in all a nice experience, takes us a hour 15 minutes to get here so not something we would probably come to always but glad we did

The waiter liked to tell us NO a lot. But that was only the bad thing that happened. The food was fantastic. The place was comfortable with lots of people. But be careful. The staff sometimes gets pissy over asking for more bread. And it is good bread.

Now why did I not know sooner? Recommended from a friend and WOW! Excellent Choice! At first the outside looks a little old restuarant that's been there a very long time and when you walk in it's updated and very NICE! love the big booths off to the side , our server was very helpful and yes we did order their Captains Prime rib and Thursday Night Lobster Special. All in all it was a dining experience and will go back again sometime soon. Lots of Parking , Full BAR, also seen a Patio

Thursday is Lobsterfest at Rudy's which is what I ordered. My wife had the October special of Prime rib and prawns and the other couple we were with Seafood Louie. I had a taste of everything and it was all delicious. It DOES get busy so I would definitely make reservations.

My favorite lobster anywhere. Service is the best, consistently wonderful and the bar is awesome!

Sergio was our server and he was great!!! Super friendly and helpful/great customer service. We came here for a birthday dinner and ordered the escargot, the prime rib and lobster, espresso martini, and calamari and it was all delish! For dessert we got the salted caramel chocolate dessert and the cheesecake and they were excellent! This is a hidden gem in the rancho Cordova area!

The food was amazing, I got the lobster bisque and the small lobster tail prime rib combo. I gave everything a 10/10 in taste. The atmosphere was very nice loved the art on the wall. The only Thing that wasn't perfect was are waitress was not the friendliest but maybe she was just having a bad day.

Ambiance was a cool new vintage vibe, very clean and outstanding service! We ordered the Prime rib and lobster, IT WAS THE BEST!! The clam chowder was AMAZING! Our waiter was awesome! Just a wonderful experience, we will be back!!

Went in on a Friday night. I felt as if I was being served dinner at a Denny's restaurant. We felt so rushed. Turn the table over as fast as she could. The food was really good though, I did have to finish it at home later that night because when I asked for a container, she literally took my plate off the table boxed it up and brought it back. I wasn't even done eating lol I didn't even have time to say anything.

Rudy's has been my go to for years , just tonight we went to a competitor and was sorry we didn't come here , their steaks are awesome, service is great and I highly recommend!

Exceptional service, fantastic food, cozy atmosphere and Happy hour tacos are delicious!

Amazing customer service. Love the low key vibe. Ample parking. Restaurant has a very warm and homey feel to it, very clean and welcoming. The decor is authentic. I love the resin covered tables with sand and shells, etc. to give you that beach vibe. Cool family history to the restaurant behind the amazing food. Highly recommend, perfect for date night or just a nice night for the family. The prices are just right for the food.

We went in on a Friday night and we were still seated right away. The food was delicious. I had the chicken Marcella. It was epic. Great service. We will be coming back.

We went for New Year's Eve, and my dinner was great. My husband had to send his steak back twice--once for being overdone, and once for being raw. The third one was okay, and they did replace the mashed potatoes and mushrooms. The service was so-so, even for New Year's Eve. We no longer drink alcohol, so I think that had something to do with our slow refills. We had gone here for last New Year's Eve, and we did not receive the same service or quality of food this time. Thinking of finding a new place for this coming New Year's Eve dinner.

What a wonderful find! Easy to locate, lots of parking wonderful food and service. Doesn't look like a lot on the outside, but very nice inside. I had Fish n Chips with a salad. The salad came with shrimp on it. Awesome moist fish and great salad. Definitely going to go back, even with the 60 miles to get there.

My husband and I just went to Rudy's Hideaway for our 16th anniversary. We were there for lunch and had lobster roll sandwiches with fries and coleslaw. The sandwiches were delicious, loaded with big chunks of lobster. The sides were tasty, too. Since it was our anniversary, we were given a complimentary chocolate mousse desert which as also fabulous. The service was really good, too. Our waitress had over 23 years experience. She kept our glasses filled and made sure everything was perfect. I highly recommend Rudy's. We will be back!

We had lobster it was outstanding. Service was also excellent. Heads above other restaurants we've been too in the last year. Also nice the place was spotless. Hard to find a clean restaurant these days.

Service is excellent, Food is exceptional, ambiance pretty cool with older reminiscences of a true hideout. I would value it more if it was not "So Noisy". Patrons speaking louder & louder to talk over one another to be heard. Any regulars out there that may share a more quieter time frame for dinner? I'd like to enjoy my 5 star meal without the louder chatter and rambling of patrons.

Rudy's Hideaway has been around for years. Like forever. I've been here many times. They used to be opened late, but I think their hours has changed. My husband wanted some prime rib, and I ordered the prime rib dip. Everything was to our liking. The meat was cooked medium rare, and it was tasty. The server said for the sandwich, it would not be medium rare. The sandwich still tastes good. The service was ok. Our server apologized to us he didn't notice we were here. We waited for someone to come to our table for about 15 minutes. We didn't know who our server was, and no one paid attention to us or looked our way.

I was craving some prime rib. I thought of this place. It has been a long time since I have been here. I think the last time we came it was just ok. I have seen the recent reviews and they look better. I made a reservation on the same day. We got there around 8PM and there were a lot of cars in the lot so I am glad we got reservations. We were seated right away and there were a lot of people eating there. The hostess sat us in a semi booth along the East wall. I soon felt my seat vibrating. It seems the AC unit was totally shaking the seat and ground. I don't like motion at all and often feel it when others don't. It was really bugging me and I wanted to move yet the dining area was pretty full. My wife suggested that I sit in the regular chair across from her. It was less vibration and I managed. My wife didn't want to eat too much since it was a later dinner. She got the prime rib dip. I of course got the Prime Rib medium rare. It came out perfect as I liked it a lot. SO flavorful and yummy. Baked potato. Oh I forgot I got the clam chowder. Meh. It was like a paste, not much soup. It tasted ok but not the best. Both my wife and I were stuffed and took the rest to go. Couldn't even get dessert. A good meal. Till next time.

Really bad customer service......had to wait to be served and even though they had a special going on I had to bring it to the servers attention. Had to wait for drinks and the meal, prime rib and a tiny lobster tail, they forgot the bread that was listed as part of the special......I was told they had a large group and or they were short on help/ really not my problem.

Ok, so 3 years ago we ditched California for Alabama (Best decision ever by the way) Anyway aside from our kids the one thing we miss the most is Rudy's. We ate here at least twice a month and dream about the Prime Rib and Long Islands all the time. We ate here last night and so happy to say nothing has changed. The same amazing food and service. Most things change over time and unfortunately not for the better but so glad to say it was exactly the same. Keep up the amazing food, drinks, service and ambiance. Thank you Rudy's Hideaway, we will see you again.

Made reservations for a birthday. Enjoyed the food & drink. It was a very special birthday. Had flowers and cards. Never not once did our waiter say "are you celebrating an Occasion or is it your birthday, happy birthday" absolutely nothing! "Why would Rudy's hideaway even ask if I am celebrating something special during booking of the reservation?" Spent my birthday there the year before, so went back this year. Really disappointed after spending $200. Won't be celebrating at Rudy's Hideaway next year, or any other celebrations there.