Our menu
Appetizers
Cream of Crab Soup
$14.00
Jumbo Lump Crab, Lewes Dairy Cream, Delaware Bay Crab Seasoning
Middleneck Clams
$18.00
(Steamed) Chardonnay Butter Broth, Saffron, Sriracha, Scallions, Grilled Sourdough Bread
Steamed Shrimp
$18.00
Texas Treasures, Delaware Bay Crab Seasoning, Cocktail, Grilled Lemon
Rockfish Fingers
$14.00
(Battered) Cocktail, Delaware Bay Tartar & Grilled Lemon
Crab & Artichoke Dip
$20.00
(Baked) Jumbo Lump Monterey Jack & Cheddar, Tortilla Chips
Chicken Tenders
$14.00
Buttermilk Breaded, Honey Mustard or Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ
Chicken Quesadilla
$15.00
Rotisserie Chicken, Chedder Jack Blend, Garlic Herb Tortilla, Chipotle Cream, Salsa, Sour Cream
Gouchujang Cauliflower
$13.00
Korean BBQ, Sesame & Scallions
Popcorn Shrimp
$16.00
Hand Battered Half-Pound, Boom Boom Sauce
Nachos
$18.00
Corn Tortillas, Queso Blanco, Pico de Gallo, Pulled Chicken, Black Beans, Housemade Pickled Jalapeños, Scallions and Lime
Pretzel Nuggets
$11.00
(Fresh Baked) Queso Blanco and Mustard Sauce
Basket of Fries
$7.00/+
Seashore $7, Delaware Bay Crab Seasoning $8 or Cheese $9
Chicken Wings
$17.00
Buffalo, BBQ, Delaware Bay Crab Seasoning or Asian. Celery & Bleu Cheese
Mega Fries
$10.00
Mega Fries - Served in an oversized margarita glass (serves 4)
Mega Cheese & Tots
$21.00
Hand Breaded Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese Curds & Housemade Oversized Tater Tots, Marinara Dipping Sauce. Served in an Oversized Margarita Glass. (Serves 4)
Mega Fruit Glass
$27.00
Strawberries, Honeydew, Cantelope, Pineapple and Grapes with a Honey-yogurt dipping sauce.
Mega Vegetable Glass
$16.00
Celery, Carrots, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Tomatoes and Cucumber with a Buttermilk Ranch Dipping Sauce
Mega Fried Pickles and Green Beans
$21.00
Jameson Brined Nashville Hot Hand Breaded Dill Pickles & Battered Green Beans with a Buttermilk "Srirancha" Dipping Sauce
Fried Pickles
$12.00
Jameson Brined Nashville Hot hand breaded dill pickles served with "Srirancha" dipping sauce.
Fried Green Beans
$15.00
Battered green beans served with a "Srirancha" dipping sauce.
Flatbread White Pizza
$12.00
Flatbread topped with a roasted garlic alfredo sauce, spinach, artichoke hearts and crushed red pepper.
Flatbread Pepperoni Pizza
$15.00
Flatbread topped with a blended tomato basil sauce, whole milk mozzarella, provolone and pepperoni.
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail (6)
$23.00
Served with Cocktail Sauce
Seared Tuna
$22.00
Served Wakamee Seaweed Salad, Soy Syrup, and Wasabi Cream with Wonton Crisps
Mega Chilled Shrimp (8)
$36.00
With Shore Fries & Cocktail Sauce. Served in an Oversized Margarita Glass
Mega Clam Strips (Serves 4)
$33.00
With Shore Fries. Served in an Oversized Margarita Glass
Maryland Crab Soup
$12.00
Jumbo Lump Crab, Spicy Tomato Broth, Fresh Vegetables
Chips, Salsa, & Guac
$8.00
Mozzarella Planks
$16.00
Mozzarella Planks Panko Crusted, Marinara Basil Oil & Balsamic Syrup
Plain Flatbread Pizza
$10.00
Plain Flatbread Pizza
Mega Bruschetta
$26.00
Mega Bruschetta w/Crusty Bread
Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil, Onions, Pepper & EVOO
Mega Calamari
$30.00
Hand Breaded Town Dock Calamari, Marinara Sauce and Shore Fries
Sandwiches
Served w/ kettle chips & coleslaw. Sub fries $3, Sub side salad $4.5
Fresh Roasted Turkey
$20.00
Pretzel Roll, Bacon, Avocado, Lettuce, Tomato, Honey Mustard
Smoked Salmon BLT
$23.00
Toasted Foccacia, Chilled Smoked Norwegian Salmon, Wasabi-Cucumber Mayo, Everything Bagel Spice
1/2 lb. Custom Blend Cheeseburger
$17.00
Short Rib, Brisket and Chuck, Sharp American Cheese, Rustic Pub Roll. Green Leaf, Tomato and Pickles
Beyond Burger
$18.00
Plant Based with 20g Protein, No Soy, Gluten or GMO’s. Green Leaf, Tomato, Pickles, Rustic Pub Roll
Shrimp Salad Sandwich
$22.00
Shrimp Salad Sandwich
Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast
$20.00
Bacon, American Cheddar, Green Leaf, Tomato, Rustic Pub Roll
Ginormous Maryland Style Crab Cake
$22.00
6 oz, Jumbo Lump Blue Crab, Delaware Bay Tartar, Brioche Bun
Crab Imperial
$29.00
Jumbo Lump, Imperial Sauce, Oversized English Muffin, Cheddar
Blackened Grouper Fish Tacos
$19.00
Twin Tortillas, Asian Power Slaw, Sriracha Cream
Cheesesteak
$18.00
Shaved Ribeye Steak, Cooper Sharp American Cheese, Mushrooms and Onions on a Liscio's Sub Roll
Salads
ADD ON: Ginormous Crab Cake $23, Atlantic Salmon $17, Shrimp $10, Chicken $10
Caesar
$12.00
Romaine, Classic Dressing, Parmesan, Croutons
Garden
$10.00
Field Greens, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Red Onions and Ranch
Caprese
$17.00
Mixed Greens, Burrata, Fresh Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Balsamic Syrup, E.V.O.O., Basil
Wedge
$14.00
Iceberg, Sweet Malted Dressing, Bleu Cheese, Bacon, Tomatoes and Cucumbers
Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese
$16.00
Baby Arugula, Green Apple Vinaigrette, Candied Pecans, Asian Pears
Greek Salad
$14.00
Chopped Romaine tossed with House Made Classic Greek Dressing with tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, Feta cheese and Kalamata olives
Sides
No Substitutions
Shore Fries
$3.00
Mac & Cheese
$3.00
Fried Brussels Sprouts
$3.00
Coleslaw
$3.00
Asian Power Slaw
$3.00
Grilled Sourdough Bread
$3.00
Cucumber & Onions
$3.00
Side Salad
$4.50
Red Potatoes
$3.00
Seasonal Vegetables
$3.00
Entrées
Poke Bowl
$33.00
Spicy Tuna or Shrimp, Jasmine-Lime Rice, Edamame, Seaweed Salad, Pickled Red Onions, Carrot Matchsticks, Crispy Jalapeños, Avocado, Roasted Sesame Sauce
Fish and Chips
$26.00
North Atlantic Pollock, IPA Beer Batter, Shore Fries, Coleslaw, Delaware Bay Tartar, Grilled Lemon
Jumbo Fried Shrimp and Chips
$24.00
Battered and Breaded, Shore Fries, Coleslaw, Delaware Bay Tartar, Grilled Lemon
Ginormous Maryland Style Crab Cakes
$33.00/(1)
6 oz, Jumbo Lump Blue Crab, Delaware Bay Tartar, 2 Sides
NY Strip Steak
$40.00
12oz Certified New York Strip Served with 2 sides
Fried Seafood Platter
$39.00
Ginormous Crab Cake, Jumbo Fried Shrimp, Rockfish Fingers, Cocktail, Delaware Bay Tartar, Shore Fries, Coleslaw, Grilled Lemon
Atlantic Salmon
$24.00
Grilled 7 oz. Seasoned Filet with 2 sides
Broiled Platter
$54.00
Crabcake, Stuffer Flounder & Baked Shrimp. Served with 2 sides
Alaskan Snow Crab Pot
$38.00
Baked Stuffed Shrimp
$39.00
Colossal Shrimp Stuffed with Crab Imperial.
Crab Imperial Stuffed Flounder
$36.00
Topped with crab sauce.
Rudder Ramon Pork Bowl
$24.00
Ramen Noodles, Edamame, pickled egg, slow cooked pork, carrots, green onion in a deep flavored Shoyu broth with chili oil
Rudder Ramen Chicken Bowl
$24.00
Ramen noodles, edamame, pickled egg, pulled chicken, carrots and green onion in a deep flavored Shoyu broth with chili oil
Lobstah Lovers
Maine Lobster Roll
$32.00
Tossed w/mayonnaise, lemon and herbs. Served on a top split hot dog bun with lettuce
Kids
Served with french fries & applesauce
Chicken Tenders
$11.00
(Coleman Farms) Buttermilk Breaded, Honey Mustard or Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ
Rockfish Fingers
$11.00
(Battered) Cocktail, Delaware Bay Tartar
Ginormous Maryland Style Crab Cake
$29.00
6 oz, Jumbo Lump Blue Crab, Delaware Bay Bay Tartar
Jumbo Fried Shrimp
$12.00
Battered and Breaded, Delaware Bay Tartar
Atlantic Salmon
$19.00
(Grilled) 7 oz. Seasoned Fillet
Desserts
Key Lime Pie
$9.00
Creme Brulee Cheesecake
$9.00
Molten Chocolate Lava Cake
$9.00
The Rusty Rudder can accommodate all of your event needs with our private rooms and an expansive deck overlooking the Rehoboth Bay.
Appetizer Trays
Serves 50 People
Fresh Fruit Tray
$130.00
Display of Seasonal Fruits & Berries
Crudite
$120.00
Of Fresh Vegetables w/ Ranch Dressing
Domestic Cheese Tray
$150.00
Tray w/ 3 Varieties of Cheese w/ Pita Chips & Crackers
Imported Cheese Tray
$380.00
Featuring 5 Artisanal Cheeses w/ Pita Chips & Crackers
Seared Ahi Tuna
$320.00
W/ Wakame Seaweed Salad, Pickled Ginger & Tortilla Chips
Artichoke & Crab Dip
$180.00
Roasted Artichokes and Jumbo Crab w/ Crackers & Tortilla Chips
Hummus
$100.00
W/ Pita Chips
Chunky Salsa
$100.00
W/ Tortilla Chips
Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip
$120.00
W/ Pita Chips & Crackers
Broccoli Cheddar Bites
$110.00
Salads
Serves 50 People
Caesar Salad
$150.00
Romaine, Parmesan & Homemade Croutons with Caesar Dressing
House Salad
$160.00
Mixed Greens, Tomato, Cucumbers, Shredded Carrots w/ Choice of Italian or Ranch Dressing
Asian Lo Mein Noodle Salad
$120.00
w/ Chinese Vegetables
Vegetarian Korean BBQ
$100.00
5 Grain Pilaf
Tortellini Pasta Salad
$120.00
Hors D' Oeuvres
50 Pieces
Charcuterie Skewers
$170.00
W/ Cheese, Olives, Cappicola, Salami & Proscuitto
Colossal Shrimp Cocktail
$190.00
Roasted Shrimp (8/12) w/ Cocktail Sauce
Crab Stuffed Deviled Eggs
$125.00
Topped w/ Jumbo Lump Crab
Bacon Topped Deviled Eggs
$100.00
Spanakopita
$120.00
Phyllo Triangles stuffed with Spinach & Feta
Meatballs
$100.00
Italian, Swedish or Asian Flavors
Coconut Shrimp
$165.00
Hand breaded w/ Siracha-Honey Dipping Sauce
Chicken Wings
$120.00
Choice of BBQ, Buffalo, Delaware Bay Seasoning
Scallops Wrapped W/ Bacon
$200.00
Tender Sea Scallops w/ Smoked Bacon
Mini Quiche
$125.00
Assorted Flavors
Chicken Tenders
$100.00
W/ Honey Mustard or BBQ Sauce
Chicken Salad
$90.00
in Phyllo Cups
Vegetable Spring Roll
$100.00
W/ Asian Dipping Sauce
Pigs In A Blanket
$95.00
Brie
$210.00
W/ Raspberries in Phyllo
Petit Beef Wellington
$210.00
Sliced Beef Tenderloin
$275.00
W/ Horseradish Sauce on Crustini
Jumbo Crab Claws
$300.00
W/ Mustard Sauce
Mini Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
$450.00
Mini-Slider Sandwiches
50 Bite-sized Sandwiches served w/ the Appropriate Condiments
Meatball
$130.00
Choice of Swedish, Italian or Asian
Chicken Salad
$125.00
Cheeseburger
$175.00
Pork BBQ
$175.00
Shrimp Salad
$175.00
Nathans Mini Hot Dog Slider
$150.00
Crabcake
$480.00
Dinner Entrees
Serves 50 People
Our Famous Jimmys Grille Fried Chicken
$275.00
Herb Roasted Baked Chicken Breast
$275.00
Baked Boneless Chicken Breast
$225.00
w/ Lemon Herb Gravy
Glazed Country Ham
$225.00
Crab Imperial Stuffed Flounder
$300.00
Carving Station
Your choice... hand-carved by our Chef. Served with fresh baked slider rolls and matching condiments.
Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
$350.00
Pork Loin
$275.00
Prime Rib Au Jus
$825.00
Beef Tenderloin
$850.00
Pasta Station
Served w/ Parmesan Chee, Smoke Bacon Bits, Crushed Red Pepper & Fresh Basil.
Pasta Selection
Tortellini / Penne / Fettuccini (choose 1)
Sauce Offerings
Garlic Cream / Basil Pesto / Marinara (choose 2)
Protein Options
Sweet Italian Sausage $240 | Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast $240 | Mini Meatballs $210 | Gulf Shrimp $260
Taco Station
Served with 50 Soft Taco Shells w/ Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cheddar Cheese, Fresh Salsa, Onion, Sour Cream & Chipotle Cream
Seasoned Ground Beef
$220.00
Pulled BBQ Pork
$200.00
Marinated Grilled Chicken
$260.00
Blackened Grouper
$280.00
Chef Inspired Sides & Vegetables
Serves 50 People
Mac & Cheese
$200.00
Lobster Mac & Cheese
$250.00
Baked Ziti
$200.00
Vegetable Lasagna
$200.00
Potato Salad
$100.00
Skinny Garlic Green Beans
$100.00
Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts
$100.00
Broccoli & Cheddar Casserole
$110.00
Gouchujang Cauliflower
$150.00
Mexican Street Corn
$150.00
Mashed Potatoes
$200.00
Served w/ Bacon Bits, Cheddar Cheese & Gravy
Potatoes Au Gratin
$200.00
Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
$200.00
Tri Colored Tortellini
$200.00
W/ Garlic Cream Sauce
Marinated Oven Roasted Baby Vegetables
$350.00
Cream of Crab Soup
$500.00
Fresh Baked Yeast Rolls
$60.00
3 Dozen
Strawberry Pretzel Salad
$90.00
Desserts
50 Pieces
Assorted Dessert Bites
$150.00
Blondies, Brownies, Lemon Bars, Pecan Chocolate Chunk, Chocolate Raspberry & Key Lime Pie
Assorted Cheesecakes
$210.00
Strawberry, Turtle, Dulce De Leche & Triple Chocolate
Mini Individual Key Lime Pies
$300.00
Caramel Banana Fried Cheesecake
$325.00
Assorted Cookies
$100.00
French Macaroons
$90.00