The Grill at RUSCHMEYERS

My friends and I had a very disappointing experience at Ruschmeyers this year. We had a dinner reservation booked for the weekend we were in town, but purchased last minute Surf Lodge tickets that would interfere with the reservation. We decided to come for drinks the night before instead as we always have loved Ruschmeyers and would make a point to come here every year for the past 7 years during our annual girls trip. We requested to cancel our reservation when we came in for drinks and we were assured it would be cancelled with no fee. However I was charged a large fee the following day. Upon calling and emailing the restaurant, Berton refused to reimburse the fee. It’s sad that Ruschmeyers cares more about squeezing every penny out of their customers than they do about client retention and longevity. There are so many incredible restaurants in Montauk with top-notch service - do not waste your time dining at Ruschmeyers.

The bouncers are extremely aggressive to the dinner guests. I tried to check in with my waiter and two bouncers started pressing me “if I made a reservation.” For their information, yes I made a reservation and I’m seated at a table. I’m walking over to speak with a waiter about a chicken dish that was “given to a different table” that was 1 hour late! To the management, pick if you want to be a restaurant or a seedy bar, not both!

Dinner was incredible. I got the grilled monkfish and the charred beets as a side and both were exceptional. Service was attentive without being overbearing and the atmosphere was 11/10. Nothing like Montauk during the summer. Run don’t walk!

Great cuisine, outstanding service and fun atmosphere!

Had a great time at The Grill at Ruschmeyers. Joeby on the bar was friendly and attentive. Had the Chicory Salad and the Spaghetti alla Chitarra. Both were fantastic! Would recommend to anyone in the area.

Fantastic food, great vibe! Backyard evening vibes were the best!

Great choice. Absolutely great. 1.) Consider the area you are staying, Montauk is pricey to begin with and I have seen reviews criticizing the price of drinks (we did not eat or drink here) and I'd just like to mention that. 2.) fabulous ambiance, we came in the mid-day when the lodge was empty, great parking and we were able to access our room by code-- didn't even need to go wait for a card. 2.) proximity to the beach and our various destinations was a breeze. Bounce and The Nest will be reviewed both highly recommended 3.) room was clean, Le Labo ready to use in the shower, easily accessible outlets available. Oh, and it got LIVELY at night but not so much so that we didn't have a great night and sleep well ourselves.

Don't go to Ruschmeyer's if: -You dislike crowds -You dislike waiting on line for everything (bathrooms, drinks, etc) -You dislike obnoxiously high priced drinks and covers (yes, it's 40 bucks to get in here) -You like to eat. They told us that our table would be an hour wait and that turned into a literal 4 hour wait. And then we left without being seated Do go to Ruschmeyer's if: -You want to experience a sceney Hamptons bar with alot of outdoor space. Despite some of the mishaps, the rustic setting is pretty cool. I felt like I was back at sleepaway camp. If you are willing to pay a premium you can even stay in a cabin. -You want to get hit on. The single people in our crew seemed to really enjoy that. Everyone here is very friendly. -You want to day drink. Our first few hours here (pre-lines and covers) were our best few hours here. I'm not quite sure if Montauk is my scene, but that's a different review for a different time. Despite some of the cons, I'd say that Ruschmeyer's is worth a shot if you find yourself in the area.

Could not be more disgusted with this place. Found out on arrival that groups larger than 8 are forced into a pre-fix menu that doesn't place any consideration on dietary restrictions and costs $100 per person (not including alcohol). Two pizzas, fried food, and the most disgusting fried fish tacos I've ever seen are the sneak preview to the night in the bathroom you can look forward to. The service is mediocre at best as they attempt to speed eat you through a few courses of microwaved food. Everyone in my group left price gouged and unsatisfied. If we hadn't already paid the cab to get over there I would have turned around upon arrival. We had high hopes to stay for the night out but felt so sick after dinner it didn't seem worth the money or the bother. Won't recommend. Won't be coming back. Thinking about disputing the charge on my credit card considering I don't each cheese and don't think I consumed $100 worth of anything.

Went there the night of 6/18, sat in back right corner of the place. Music way too loud. our waitress spilled 4 glasses of RED wine down the back of my head and back. I was soaked, to the point where I was ringing out red wine all over the floor from my head and outfit. I got one small apology and that was it. No napkins, no manager apology, no offer to comp our spilled wine or anything for that matter. THEN after spilling the wine on me while I am still soaked they had audacity to basically ask us to leave or spend $1000 to keep our table on a bottle of Tito's vodka that costs $30 at liquor store. horrible place. Horrible service. tons of pre teens with fake IDs later into the evening. Save your money and your dignity. Worst service I have ever had.

The worst service I've ever received. Melody Thomas the matra d and manager was rude, disrespectful, and as a manager seemed incompetent. I've been here the past few years and this experience, food came out in 10 minutes, was cold and we were told they don't have olive oil and vinegar meaning they cook their overcooked pizza and fries in PAM. We had 2 groups of 4 and called 3 times to confirm our tables could be seated next to one another as we were not informed that there's a group dining available. Melody said we couldn't have called as she would have answered in which I asked if she'd like a copy of my verizon phone bill to verify our call. The new chef is terrible, service is worse.

such an awesome place for drinks, dinner and just hanging out. Everything is served family style and all the food is delicious. The clam pizza was amazing and so different! The prices might be high, but the ambiance and great service is worth it.

Travesty- sexist bar where being a woman who shares any words is ignored. The idea of customer service and respect is foreign to this institution. When I stepped to a less crowded bar to order a drink I was denied re entrance to the main bar where myself and all my friends had been for an hour. Sad situation when it takes a $50 Bribe to get people from one area of a club to their friends. Not to mention the security staff ignored every conversation and word I said. Find a spot who will enjoy your presence when you and your money do.

Pulling up to Ruschmeyer's you're taken back to your days at camp, as this used to be a camp and still has the camp ground feel. It was Sunday night on Memorial Day weekend and only their third day open. We had a reservation for 7pm and were seated immediately. The staff was so friendly, and helpful from the moment we arrived. The place was already packed and had a great, lively energy. I ordered a glass of Sancere and my husband tried the ginger cocktail. We started with the watermelon salad with shiso, peanuts and the raw scallop. They were both excellent. The simplicity of these high quality ingredients really stood out. The watermelon was so sweet and the shiso cut through it perfectly. The scallop was raw and sweet and prepared like a piece of modern art. I am not usually one to jump at a pizza unless the place is known for pizzas, but our waiter highly recommended the pork sausage pizza with ricotta, kale and walnuts and I see why. The crust was a wheat crust, which is also something I would not usually want, but this was a fantastic consistency. The sausage had a slight kick and it was mellowed by the creamy and salty ricotta. Yum! We shared the market fish with a carrot charmoula and eggplant. It was a sizable piece of fish with skin on, and perfectly crispy. I loved the carrot charmoula so much that I asked for extra to dip the fish into. Unfortunately for me, it ended up all over my white jacket rather than in my mouth. We also ordered a side of old bay potatoes that could have used a little more old bay. Loved the lively atmosphere, the food was incredible and the service was wonderful. I can't wait to come back.

Disclaimer: everything in the Hamptons, including Montauk, is seriously upcharged. Why we are paying above-Manhattan prices in this vacation town is beyond me...but I digress. This was a fun date night - I heard about their burger night and wanted to check it out with my wife. They had a $23 burger special (burger with Carolina pulled pork and fries) along with sides and other goodies. The food had a great taste and flavor, prompt delivery, friendly service in a casual atmosphere - they've really nailed down the adults-from-the-city-at-camp vibe down pat. Portions were a good size, and I liked having some local Montauk beers to try. After dinner we ventured out to play some ping pong and relax in the hammocks, enjoying lanterns strung up in the trees. But actually, your burger should not be $23. The black label at Minetta Tavern is $26, and I'm near positive Kobe beef is not in your kitchen. Otherwise, keep it up!

If you want to wait 2 hours for your reservation and then eat extremely mediocre, overpriced pizza in a loud, crowded environment directly in the middle of the bar, and then have patrons approach you asking for your food, definitely come here. This place sucked so badly. Also, make sure you empty your bladder before arriving because you will wait a minimum of 25 minutes for a nasty, single, co-ed bathroom. Having "new management" is a lame excuse for not honoring reservations that you required 17 confirmations for. Figure it out Ruschmeyers.

Don't get creepy in the teepee.. because it's really dirty in there and you will ruin your outfit! Similar to Surf Lodge, there is a little bit of a scene here. Typical Montauk crowd - young, attractive, a little yuppie and mildly pretentious. Late night spot with two bars and a DJ in one room where people are getting a little frisky. Outside there is an area with picnic tables where people are just chilling. I found this place to be kind of like a maze - there are a few different entrances to this place and you can easily lose your friends when it's crowded. This is the classy version of the Memory Motel.

Ruschmeyer's used to be top of my list to go out in Montauk-- always had a great vibe and atmosphere. Until this weekend. I'll be totally candid that I'm a brat when it comes to waiting in line, so take this all with a grain of salt. But to let groups of guys in who are barely over 22 while hoards of girls wait in line is just a bizarre way to run an establishment. The new management clearly cares more about packing in the "bottle service crew" than maintaining a chill vibe. Once we got in, the bartender charged me 20% gratuity on my 4 shots-- not craft cocktails, literal tequila in a cup... 1. not legal at all in NY State, 2. we weren't even a party of 6 or more-- this guy was plain exploitative. Yet again, there were people bumping coke and urinating behind trees while the security staff stood back watching. I would rate this place to be the new 13th Step of Montauk.

The Good: 1) Going with a group of 20 friends is cool,no doorman drama. 2) The venue is great they have an outdoor patio where you can go outside for a drink. 3) The spicy watermelon cocktail taste real good 4) The watermelon beer with a slice of watermelon is pretty cool The bad: 1) The 50's style music for baby boomers (My parents should go here) 2) Drinks at $14 a pop (but its hamptons, i'm not surprised) 3) The drinks are all watered down 4) Because the drinks were watered down I was in the bathroom most of the night. Its more juice and soda than liquor. You end up spending $100 and all night in the bathroom 6 times because you end up spending all your time sipping cocktails and not feeling any tingling sensation to get you in the mood to dance to the 50's style music.

This may be the worst food I've ever had in my life. We had the chicken and the halibut for entrees. The chicken was so dry we could've written with it on a chalk board. The halibut was equally poor. The appetizers consisted of a basic charcuterie board. They even screwed that up. I felt like I was eating grade school lunch meat. Please please please do not come here. You're better than this. I've left three reviews in my entire life. 2 positive. And this. DO NOT EAT HERE. worst experience of my life and basically took out a loan to pay the bill. Disgusting

Review is for the restaurant only. This Yelp page also covers the bar and hotel, but I can't speak to those. Made a 9:30 reservation and was seated within a couple minutes of arriving. This place is busy and loud. Seems like a pretty young crowd that loves drinking - can't go wrong with that, eh? But seriously, it is intense in there. Started with a micro-green salad as an appetizer - one salad is a nice size to split. It was a bit salty from the pancetta and dressing, but we liked it overall. We split a clam pizza for an entree. It took a longgg time to come out and we were told it's a popular dish and their oven can handle only a few pizzas at a time. Not the best clam pizza I've ever had (that award goes to Domenica in New Orleans), but it was satisfying. I would recommend adding some garlic to the pizza for a bit more flavor. Finally, we shared a great side of beets. Biggest complaint is too few bathrooms. There is apparently more than one, but the line to the one near the front entrance was always 10-15 mins since it was used by bar and restaurant guests. The restaurant should really have it's own.

OVERPRICED & WATERED down drinks. They charged automatic gratuity on top of my total, then hope you are drunk enough to add additional tip without realizing tip was already added. I got 4 shots of Jameson $56 + $12 automatic gratuity + they had another line for additional tip????!! That's a first. SHADY. The DJ is bad & played a weird mix of music that was a buzz kill. Once you would get into a song, he would change it within minutes to a slow song. I would not come back here bc the dance floor is cramp, overpriced & watered down drinks, and they add AUTOMATIC gratuity on top of your drink bill. The locals here are so RUDE to out of towners and you can tell they don't get out of the Hamptons often by the way they behave and act. At least the bartenders were nice & there were cabs available so we could go someplace better. I love the Hamptons, but Rushmeyer lives up to the bad stereotypes of the Hamptons. I would NOT recommend this place to anyone unless you enjoy $hitty music and watered down alcohol.

I had a fun time this past saturday. but didn't realize i was getting robbed by the bartender. the brunette female wearing the glasses. charged 38% gratuity on a round of drinks. she probably does it to everyone. when i first noticed i asked her why she added 38% gratuity & she said because im an idiot. then i asked her to take it off the bill. she said NO. and then i asked for a reciept & she said No we ran out of paper. Please watch your tabs at that place. she's probably robbing everyone!!!

Horrific place - glad its out of business. The worst parts of the Jersey Shore (anecdotal experience only) and the Hamptons. Grimy place, cesspool bathrooms, bad food and obnoxious help. Bartender resented me videoing her ignoring an entire busy bar to chat with a friend for 10m. Wish I could have posted it here. AVOID....

Horrible service. No one answers the phone, maybe once out of 20 times someone would answer when we called. For $700 per night One would think service would be higher end... Lots of drunk drunk drunk drunk loud loud loud kids. Food was good, priced obviously way too high. The on-site personal trainer was awesome. The cleaning staff were fantastic, nice, and so hard working. Unfortunately, someone robbed me according to management - and what staff member it was is a mystery. I ordered an item and it was shipped there but arrived in my room after I had left. I asked them to re-send it to me and they said "it disappeared." In the end, after about 6 weeks, they had another one sent to me and made good on it. But for the hassle, and the insane PRICE, never again.

Good luck making a dinner reservation.... The Ruschmeyer's website states you can make a reservation up to one month in advance, so I called to make a reservation but then I was informed that's only for parties for 6+ and I would have to wait to book until a week prior. I waited until a week prior and called to make my reservation but they said they don't take dinner reservations over the phone (????) and I have to use the website. I tried booking on the website, but it was not working and didn't even allow me to select a date to make a reservation. So I informed the woman over the phone (who clearly didn't have the time of day to help and was trying to rush me off) and said it was because they were all booked up. Which I personally found hard to believe they would be booked for any time/day of the week through October for any size group. I was just trying to inform her that the website wasn't working properly in the case other guests were trying to also book but she just hung up on me. My friend also tried booking on behalf of the group and when she called they said that the restaurant doesn't have a phone number... so yeah, good luck trying to make a dinner reservation at Ruschemeyer's. Not a very accommodating bunch.

Horrible management. The staff does not care about the customer. Unless you are willing to pay extra cash to the bouncers, do not expect to be let in in a timely manner. Would not recommend or go back.

TOTAL SCAM. this used to be my favorite place to go out in Montauk and now it's THE.WORST. If you're not going to pay for a table, you will wait in line for HOURS, even if there are only 10 people in front of you. We got here at 9 pm on a Saturday night with 7 om with approx 15 people in front of us in line. LITERALLY did not take one step forward for 2 hours. They only let people in that were willing to buy a $3K table while a line of people just stood there, not ever getting in. People were leaving saying there was no one inside....so they had us stand in line JUST so it could look like a place people wanted to be. Unbelievable. Will never go back again.

expensive with mediocre food and unprofessional staff. The wait staff kept pressuring us to order more even though we were already $80 pp deep and didn't feel like it.

For the past two summers my girlfriend & I have been taking a break from the city and have been heading out to Montauk, staying at Ruschmeyer's for a couple days. We have no complaints about this place. It is an excellent place to escape for a bit. It is in the best possible location in Montauk. 5 minutes to the beach, 5 minutes to Fort Pond Bay, and Fort Pond is right outside the grounds entry point. The hotel offers free bikes to rent, and also offers beach parking passes (being that parking can be limited at the busy beaches). The rooms are always very clean and tidy, as are the grounds surrounding the cabin-styled rooms. The staff is always friendly and extremely helpful with anything you may need. They have a complimentary breakfast which is delicious and just enough. We usually have a couple drinks at the bar, which gets crowded Thursday-Sunday, but a good crowded, being that people can hang out in the backyard area. Prices are fair. We've actually never ate at the restaurant so have nothing to report on that. Ruschmeyer's is a great place to unwind, relax, and enjoy life. We are very much looking forward to booking a summer 2016 stay with Ruschmeyer's this August!

As a liberal San Franciscan coming to this small town called Montauk in the year of 2013, I felt like I had traveled back in time to the days of slavery when I walked into this bar. First of all...I am so lucky I didn't get lynched. Paula Dean would have approved this venue and it's quite possible her fans are the patrons at Ruschmeyer's. The douche-bag bartenders overcharged us for our drinks and added gratuity themselves. $20 for a shot of Jameson. The DJ sucked. I felt like I was at a Mormon Stake Dance where music requests were openly accepted. Come-on, no real DJ will take music requests. It was all top 40's from 10-15 years ago. You're not going to see amazing DJ's like A-trak or Spinna here anytime soon. I'll come back here again anyway and bring all my ethnic friends only because I know they'll hate that. LOL!

Amazing food - fish tacos, crispy cauliflower, and burrata/arugula pizza/ prosciutto is what my friends and I ordered. It was amazing!!! The service was fine but I will say Kyle M was very helpful. It was my first time in the hamptons and he gave us so many options about places to visit. The outdoor space at Ruschmeyer's makes it very unique!

Meh. I really don't like it here, I have to be honest. It's too much of a scene and it's too expensive. I don't like to go to places like this while I'm in the city, why would I want to do it while I'm in MTK, trying to chillax and be a beach bum? The kicker for me was the lack of happy hour - $14 cocktails at 6pm on a Tuesday? Sorry, but that's a big fail. It's a cool spot with nice outdoor space overlooking the lake, but that's about it.

If this review could be one word: terrible. Service was bad. Food was horrendous and super overpriced. We ordered 7 apps, 11 entrees and 4 desserts. All were poor quality. Steaks were overcooked, burgers were cafeteria quality, the "short rib" was bland ground beef. And to top it all off: a REQUIRED 23.5% "service fee". Listen to the majority of the reviews here and stay away!

I was a bit nervous to check out Ruschmeyer's based on the 2.5 star average, but I'm glad I did. Based on some of the negative feedback from other reviewers my friends and I took a few steps to enhance our experience: we pre-gamed a bit before showing up and we went a bit early - around 9:45pm. By doing so we saved money on drinks (but beers are only $7-8 which to me is normal), avoided the holding pen, didn't have to wait in line, and secured a good spot on the dance floor. The place was already happening at 10pm so showing up early didn't waste our time. I thought the DJ was great - lots of 90's sing-a-long/dance music (nothing kitschy/weddingy). One thing that stood out to me that was even though the dance floor was packed and you inevitably bumped into other people on the dance floor, there was none of the typical aggression/pushing that you normally experience at clubs. When we got tire of dancing we were able to hang out on the patio for a while, but they eventually closed it (maybe around midnight). Even then, you could hang out in the bar area. Overall it was a really fun bar and I'll probably go back the next time I'm in the area.

"worst dj ever to live" - The draft I wrote up while at Ruschmeyer's to show the dj, after having too many overpriced drinks. Honestly, this place is beautiful, with a great atmosphere, and a huge venue for dancing. However, the two nights I was there the music was beyond horrible. The dj did not take requests, because he had never heard of the current, relevant music we were requesting. The drinks were absurdly expensive. $13 for a well vodka cranberry... The ambiance was cool, and the decor was beautiful. It is however out of the main strip in Montauk, so you need to take a cab to get there. The location is not convenient because the cabs in Montauk rip you off. If you are looking to dance, I would recommend The Point, which turns into a packed dancey atmosphere. If you are looking to dance and want cheap cheap drinks, I would recommend Memory Motel, unless you are easily skeeved out by sleazy atmospheres.

I just adore this place and don't understand the bad reviews. There's so much character resembling camp and the hammocks and lanterns. Charming, welcoming and relaxing. My stay included free breakfast including frittata, yogurt, banana bread and coffee. The staff was welcoming and helpful. I got to rent a bike and cruise around town. The hammocks were peaceful. And when it's peak season the place gets fun! What a great spot :)

Ruschmeyer's, now nicknamed Sh*tmeyer's, was a horrifying experience to say the least at my bachelorette party. We basically had to sign away our lives on paperwork stating we would not cancel or be late for our reservation for 11 girls on memorial day weekend - $25 fee per person if you cancel, FYI. My party was very excited to eat and drink here for the night since we had heard great things about how great the food and the party scene was. When we arrived on time for our 8:00 reservation, we were told they sat WALK INS (on a holiday weekend) and our table was not ready, but to grab a drink at the bar in the mean time. While we waited 2 hours for our table, granted we were extremely upset/angry at this point, the management and owner were SO rude to our party. They continued telling us 'we were their priority' and 'our table was just finishing dessert' - though it was clear we did not have a table. When we asked to speak with the owner, he laughed in our faces when we confronted him as to why we weren't seated and why we were being lied to. The bouncer screamed obscenities in my sister in law's face. They even tried to seat us outside after making the reservation for an indoor table. After we refused that table, we were finally seated at a long, high top table where drunk people were crashing into us and taking food off our plates (yes that actually happened). I even missed the food coming to the table because I was waiting in line for the bathroom for 20 minutes. I won't even get into it about how the actual food was because it would be a literal waste of my time (it was terrible). It was abundantly clear to us that the management at this establishment does not care how poorly they treat their customers because at the end of the day, it's Montauk and they know they'll always be busy with young city crowds and will consistently make a profit. If you have half a brain, use it and skip this joint.

When we told people we were going to Ruschmeyer's for dinner on Saturday night, people told us that the food was "good at best," "anorexic portions," "scene is great, food is meh." We decided to keep the reservation but came in with tempered expectations. Boy was everyone wrong... First, the restaurant is beautiful -- campy long light wood benches with plaid/camp green seat pads and metal chairs (still comfortable to sit in). Very adult summer camp mess hall. Lights were just right and even as the crowd was coming in to the venue to drink and party, the restaurant retained its atmosphere and we were able to hear each other speak, enjoy the scenery. Menu is split into "plates to share" (apps) and "entrees". Boyfriend and I split the shareable corn succotach to start. It was a very large portion, very shareable and probably best suited for three people -- there was that much. It was super tasty. Boyfriend got the monkfish as his main and it was delightful. The fish was well cooked and the green curry was the perfect spice level. I nibbled before dinner (after being told the food wasn't going to be good) so I just got the "shareable" plate of green beans, wax beans and sugar snap peas with mint and prosciutto as my main. It was so good. A light, cold salad of local vegetables tossed in a bit of oil/vinegar with fresh herbs and a few slices of proscuitto over the top. Sadly, I was too full to finish the whole thing. Wines by the glass were NYC-priced ($12/glass). Service was the best we'd seen in Montauk -- attentive, friendly. The staff had clearly been trained and our water glasses were always refilled for us. After dinner, we headed to the outdoor area with our last glass of wine from dinner, played a game or two of ping pong, lounged around the open air space and relaxed under the tree/light canopy -- beautiful. Have to say that I think everyone has unfairly judged this place... we had a wonderful night.

Do not go here unless you are accompanied by an equal amount of women. We were told "I am not gonna let a bunch of dudes in here". Instead they would rather let a bunch of 20 year olds females with fake ID in who were sneaking liquor in their pocket books. For a place that makes a bulk of its money 4 months out of the year, what a stupid thing to do. I understand they want to keep the guy to girl ratio, but to flat out be discriminating towards people because of their gender, race, or whatever else they decide to not allow in is unacceptable. I can't wait to see the day they regret this business practice.

The food here is absolutely horrendous. Our party was over 6 people so they made us do a pre-fix menu which cost $90 per person. We were sitting at two 6 person tables right next to each other but they were unable to split the checks to do 2 regular menus and forced us to do the pre-fix. The menu includes one salad for 12 people which consists of literal grass from the backyard. The salad has no dressing on it and we were basically told that if we didn't like it then that was too bad. The pizzas that came out were basically frozen lunchables. It was almost inedible. They also thought it was acceptable to bring out 2 personal pizzas for 12 people, 8 total miniature slices. How this math adds up I'm not sure. The fish that came as the main course was actual cat food. It was so over cooked it looked like they put the halibut in a deep fryer. I wish they didn't even serve us food. If you want to eat edible food for dinner go literally anywhere else. If you're trying to make a dinner reservation so you can get into the bar at night - it's actually not worth it. This establishment truly shouldn't be able to serve food.

for four seasons prices, one expects much more than motel six amenities. the lodging experience leaves a lot to be desired while the young staff does its best, working under a mandate of limited resources. as such, staying at ruschmeyer's evokes a jekyll and hyde comparison: on one hand, most of the hotel staff are exceptionally nice and helpful while, on the other hand, the food and beverage staff are often borderline hostile with zero F's to give. likewise, the grounds upon which the cabins sit are lovely yet the decor and furnishings are far from the bohemian chic one would expect. instead, they're ikea-cheap, while the rooms, though clean, are damp and musty with a lingering smell of mildew. and, of course, there's the pricing: given that there's so little return for the investment, it really does feel like price-gouging. yes, you get a nice location with a mostly relaxed vibe but that's it. gone are the breakfasts that were once included with your stay, which consisted of freshly made avocado toast served with eggs, fresh fruit and a fresh pot of coffee; today, they've been replaced by orange juice served out of plastic one-gallon supermarket jugs and a couple of blueberries with chobani. gone too are the wooden beach chairs one could borrow, but at least they still offer free bikes to use... and some of them are still rideable. : ) and you can still watch a sunday night outdoor movie while you sip your $20 glass of costco rosé... beneath the charming string lights and those beautiful oak trees. i want to like ruschmeyer's. i've been here enough times to want it to be good again (i've stayed here four times in the last five years, including as recently as july 2017) but it's very clear that the hotel management doesn't really care if i like it or not. the business exists purely for the profits from the bar and weekend parties and that everything else, including the quality of the hotel service, is secondary to their priorities. if they offered more hospitality with a greater range of services, and a little less cynicism, and they combined that with the friendly staff members who still give a damn, then my friends and i would be back in a heartbeat.

I can't really give a full review on Ruschmeyer's because I only hung out in the Purgatory Bar for about an hour. I liked when we pulled up ... had visions of the Catskills resort in Dirty Dancing. My friends got there before me and were annoyed about the long line, so they split. We ended up having a drink or two at Ruschmeyers, where there was enough room to not feel claustrophobic. I liked the sand and we ended up chatting with some random guy who was on molly. Music was fine. Drinks were expensive. We left after our friends texted us about another place they found. Maybe next time.

The atmosphere and staff are the best part of this restaurant/bar. The outdoor "magic garden" is awesome- we could all use more outdoor spaces!! And the large property is beautiful. I especially love the indoor dancing in the "eel"! A place to "see and be seen" or actually not be seen-if that's what you're looking for... By dancing in the dark, small space, you're pretty close to your dancing neighbors and can easily blend/hide in the crowd. The bartenders are awesome, especially Andy, Edwin and Kyle. All very nice to look at, more so Kyle because I'm drawn to cute blondes with blue eyes, a good sense of humor and great personalities. It's so important in a bartender!!! I don't just want my cocktail thrown together sloppily and pushed my way, I want a friendly smile and a welcoming, funny intro line. Kyle is hysterical! The food is good too! The clam pizza, burrata and the fresh fish are awesome! Def make a reservation very far in advance!! And go dance there on a fri/sat in the summer.

Sceney and great views, with pretty people and tasty, over-priced offerings. After dinner, we popped to the bingo night, which was basically a crowded bar area with a little mingling and occasional goofy dance-offs. A type of scene where you could see the guys obviously circling and strategizing around the women (transparently). I'd have given it a three, but one bartender was very rude to a friend of mine (very slow to serve her and then refused to give her change). Best to spend (too much) money elsewhere.

We came here for going out on a Saturday night, end of May, and had an absolute blast! Everything about this bar just clicked: the gorgeous outdoor seating area with overhead lights, heat lamps and blankets if it gets a little chilly, the long winding bar inside that is very accessible and has cute and courteous bartenders, the spacious lounge area, and last but not least the dancing room with a great DJ. Everything you would want in a bar. I've been out to the Hamptons a few times now but am surprised we hadn't yet made it to Ruschmeyers! Absolutely coming back and recommending it to others!

BEST LOBSTER ROLL!!!! I'm on a serious summer time lobster roll kick and have tried the lobster roll at sole east (backyard), surf lodge, and sloppy tuna. No contest hands down the best. Huge chunks of lobster, buttered texas toast, not too much mayo. I'm in love. Had the burrata pizza which was good but nothing to write home about.... if you want to blow your mind stick to the white clam pizza (amazing, sounds weird and I was hesitant at first but trust me on this one) Ambiance and decor is hands down my favorite in Montauk. Too bad it's so pricey, knocks off just one star.

Place is dog shit food is over priced and service is an absolute joke. 2 personal nothing special margarita pizzas 3 sub par flavorless fish tacos French fries and some char grilled octopus salad 300 bucks. I get it you're in Montauk and nothing is cheap out there but when the service sucks alongside sub par nothing to write home about food then I'm actually going to write a review. The waiter was some hipster who clearly didn't want to be there literally would roll his eyes when we would order anything, the host and hostess were nice and were able to get us a table, and the bus boy was nice and did his job but the server alongside the taste of the food was dog shit.

Made us wait in line for over an hour and it was empty when we got in. $17 for well drinks. I get it's the hamptons but have some basic decency.

I went to ruschmeyer's last night and had the BEST time ever BECAUSE of the bartender With the yellow bandana (I'm pretty sure his name was Kyle). I was so lonely because all my friends left me and he was so great and funny. He was smiling the entire time, he even let me wipe my tears on his bandana when they ran out of napkins. I was going to give 5 stars... But only going to give 4 because they ran out of napkins. They should get more napkins or hire more bandana wearing bartenders. #kyle #yellowbandana

Amazing lobster rolls and excellent white clam pizza. The lobster roll had very large pieces of lobster and had very little mayo, and the bread roll itself was not too thick and was toasted to perfection. The clam pizza rivaled some of the best pizza I've had in New York City and was definitely the best clam pizza I've ever had. Service was a bit slow and the prices were a bit steep, which are the only reasons keeping me from giving this place 5 stars. Montauk in general is a pricey town though, so while a $26 lobster roll would seem absurd to most people it's actually not too far out of the ordinary for the area. Great ambiance though and an all-around nice spot to spend your evening!

All I will say is in order to pee you must leave the dance floor then wait in line to get back in. It is a disappointment. As all my friends were on the dance floor while I waited to renter JUST BECAUSE I HAD TO PEE. Maybe invoke a stamping policy to avoid this. Ridiculous.

Instructions for Ruschmeyer's: 1. Come for a late dinner and stay for the whole night. 2. Order the spicy watermelon cocktail to drink. 3. Order the burrata as an app. 4. Order the tilefish as an entree. 5. Take advantage of the great people-watching. 6. Get freaky in the tee-pee.

I came here for a night out with friends and was SERIOUSLY impressed. The ambiance of this bar was incredible, and so much more laid-back than many other bars in the area. We got there around 8:30, which was apparently the perfect time because the venue already had a decent amount of people, but we avoided the inevitable LOOOOONG line that started up later on. My friends and I sat near the campfire, watched the cornhole games, and just had an overall great time. It was all my friends' favorite spot of our trip and I"m so glad we went there. The reason I rated Ruschmeyer's 4 stars instead of 5 is because of pricing. We were ordering the cheapest bottles of Rose, which were DEFINITELY significantly upcharged. I know I could have gotten the same bottle for at least $20 less. However, I would definitely go back again just because I enjoyed everything else about the venue so much. THIS is the spot to go out in the Hamptons.

Ambiance was nice, and the food was pretty good. Had the clam pizza, lobster roll, shrimp cocktail, and the mussels. The lobster roll was so so. I have had better for much less in Manhattan. The best lobster roll in Montauk is at The Lobster Roll on the way into town. The shrimp cocktail was very good, but was appalled at two shrimp for $20. The mussels were average. The clam pizza was tasty but once again not worth the price. Overall we enjoyed the meal but the price was definitely not worth it. $285 for a dinner for 4 that consisted of pizza and lobster rolls. We felt like we got ripped off at a tourist trap which unfortunately ruined the taste of the food. I would not go back unless they dropped there rates at least 30%. You can get more for much less at other places. I willing to pay for a good meal, but this was not the case. Thumbs down.