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Ruddy Duck Tavern is located in the original Sanitary Fish Market building on the beautiful Morehead City Waterfront. The building has been remodeled several times since it’s construction in 1938. Ruddy Duck Tavern is the perfect fit for this nostalgic building. When you enter the front door, you know it’s going to be fresh because you'll see the baskets full of tomatoes ripening in the sunlight. As you proceed, you’ll notice the huge selection of wines. Ruddy Duck Tavern has over 100 wines on their
wine list. After you’ve been greeted by either the manager, Christina Smith , or another friendly staff member, you’ll be seated. You'll immediately notice the décor inside of Ruddy Duck Tavern both nostalgic and rustic. There are plenty of great conversation pieces around the restaurant from antique boat motors to fishing nets. Ruddy Duck Tavern is a wonderful experience day or night. Waterfront dining is available out on the deck overlooking the beautiful Bogue Sound. At night, every table has a candle and the lights are low. The atmoshpere makes Ruddy Duck Tavern is a great place for a couple or a group of friends.
Ruddy Duck Tavern serves everything from hamburgers and flounder to crispy duck and, everything in between. No matter which fare you choose, you are sure to have a meal bursting with flavor. Ruddy Duck Tavern serves only fresh local seafood. Bill Kingery has a commercial fishing license and a boat so, he brings in some of the seafood himself. The remainder is
always purchased from local boats. The seafood that you eat at Ruddy Duck Tavern comes straight from the water to the kitchen. You can’t get any fresher than that. The quality doesn’t stop at seafood. Bill also purchases the produce locally. This produce isn’t just for the salads. Chef Botta
also makes homemade Pico de Gallo and sauces including the salad dressings. Ruddy Duck Tavern also has a variety of soups that are homemade with only the freshest ingredients. Ruddy Duck Tavern has proven to be favorite for tourists and locals alike. Ruddy Duck’s is one of the few restaurants that stays busy throughout the year. This is because of Mr. Kingery’s understanding of what the locals expect from a restaurant. Bill provides great food at reasonable prices made from only the freshest, local seafood and produce. When you combine all of this quality
with the spectacular view of the Morehead City Waterfront, you get a very exciting destination for lunch or dinner. |
