Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill

They have dedicated fryers for their wings and fries. Best gluten free food from a restaurant in the SOMD area hands down! The staff are very knowledgeable and understanding about gluten issues and they have a separate gluten free menu. Highly recommend the Ruddy Duck!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for takeout

Best gluten free crust I have had yet hands down. Staff were very knowledgeable and were able to answer questions about their gluten free options. Will be going back

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Food was great here. Love that they had a few gluten free beers on tap (although beware they're quite sweet). Gluten free menu is available on their website. Our server was quick to understand my allergy, confirmed I wanted fries from a dedicated fryer, and I could hear her clearly communicating it with the kitchen staff.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating

I eat here regularly and feel generally safe. There is a gluten free menu, but be warned the gochujang wings are NOT GF even though they are on the GF menu. The chef confirmed gochujang sauce contains wheat. Even though I have reminded the restaurant many times to remove it, it is still there. BBQ, hot, and naked wings are safe. Duck fat fries are great. Burger with GF bun is good. Enchiladas are okay. Let them know if you’re celiac and be specific: use dedicated fryer, change gloves, mark as allergy.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

The food was good. They have a small gluten free menu. I didn’t get sick after the meal.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Waiter was very knowledgeable of celiac and cross-contamination, triple checked everything I was served. Food was good, would go back.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Offers outdoor seating

Called ahead. They have a dedicated work space and dedicated fryer. They are very knowledgeable about gluten and cross contamination. They were even able to adjust one of the specials to be gluten free!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for takeout

Separate gluten-free menu, really good gluten free buns for sandwiches. They also brew their own gluten-free beer which very few places do.

Been many times and never had an issue. Lots on the menu especially for young people.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Decent GF menu but more importantly delicious! Had the Salmon without teriyaki with grilled veggies and slaw added a side salad

Celiac friendly?

Yes

GF burgers, GF fries and even a good GF beer of their own making. Waitress was very helpful and the website and in house menus both have a clearly laid out section just for GF. Lively brew pub with occasional entertainment as well. Will visit again next time I’m in town.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

great food and relaxing.

We were able to eat as a family on vacation , so that is a huge plus. my son had the hummus appetizers and gluten free pizza and was very happy. the staff was extremely helpful and accommodating. we all had a great dinner.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

My sister and I both have celiac. We were in MD visiting family. When the restaurant we went to didn't have a gf menu we decided to try the Rudy Duck. It was wonderful. We called in an order to go and the staff made sure to take extra precautions to ensure our food was not contaminated. We both got the fish tacos. The fish was great. The only thing I would add is a little sour cream.

I was just informed that they have a dedicated fryer now!

Was on a weekend trip and ate here because we stayed at the hotel right there and it came up with a gf menu. Had the pizza it was delicious!!! Wish it was closer to home!! Very nice and knowledgeable! I definitely recommend and will be back!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Am visiting from Missouri and stopped in for lunch. They had a good selection and were knowledgeable. Our waiter Andrew was great, I had a peach gf beer and the French dip which was so moist and flavorful, and the bun held together. Will definitely be back next time I'm in Maryland!

Very good food, good choices and great GF local beer. You must try the pear!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Excellent kids menu with gluten free options (grilled chicken or grilled shrimp, for example) with a side of rice. My kid plowed through the shrimp and rice and requested another side of rice. They also offer gluten free pizzas from the regular menu. I will definitely be back!

5 star