WELCOME TO RUDY’S DIRECTIONS GUESTBOOK Guestbook Please sign our Guestbook. Thanks! 91 Comments Franklin McQuaid says: August 25, 2011 at 7:44 pm Greetings my Friend, My wife and I love coming to Oswego’s Rudy’s at least once a month to eat. We also love buying their hot souse to bring home with us. It is great to be a part of this community here in Oswego County. Franklin McQuaid Reply Michelle says: September 22, 2014 at 3:51 pm I think Rudy’s is a great place to eat at. I have been going there for 8 years ever since I started camping at Sunset RV park. It has been great camping there and going to Rudy’s and going to Oswego. I will only go to Oswego to go camping and fishing. I have such a great time there. We have so many memories that I don’t even know where to start when I tell my friends. My favorite memory is when my uncle came back from Iraq Reply Ray Payne says: August 27, 2011 at 7:35 pm I moved away from the Oswego area about 16 years ago and now live in Columbia TN, about 50 miles south of Nashville. The biggest thing I and my whole family miss is going to Rudy’s for the “red or blue plate” as we often did for over 17 years. Certainly, the best fish around. I found a place where I can purchase frozen haddock filets and I have a small deep fryer. I have tried for a couple years to get the taste right, but I’m still not getting it right. Do you sell your fish fry batter? If not, can your share your receipe with me (I’m 67 years old and not going into business to sell fish!!). I currently am using Zatarain’s Crispy Southern and it’s not terribly bad, but it’s just not the same. I don’t make a batter with it, I just use it out of the box as is and do a “shake and bake type” coating with it. We have only been back to the area a couple times in the past 16 years, but we make it a point to to head up there and get a fish plate whenever we are in the area. Hope you can help at least a little. Thanks So Much RUDY’S IS BY FAR A ONE OF A KIND RESTAURANT THAT EVERYONE SHOULD TRY!!! Reply Paul says: August 25, 2020 at 1:48 pm I live in Columbia TN also. I am going to Rudys today for a blue plate. I will eat it in your honor sir. Reply kenneth milden says: September 24, 2011 at 3:36 am Always a treat as a kid in the late 60’s early 70’s when visiting grandma in Oswego, to go “out on the loop.” We’d skip rocks while we waited for our food… (which always came too fast.) I remember a visit when my request to dad, for me to get the ” fish tail” rather than the kids fish, was granted. Wow, was that a sandwhich. I am calling Rudy’s tomorrow, and try to get them to package six of them “to go” and ship them to Melbourne Florida! My last visit to Rudy’s, in the spring of 1988, I came into town from Virginia. I got the assisted living facility to let me take my grandmother out for the afternoon. She was initially happy to “learn” she was someone’s gramma, and when we got to Rudy’s, and sat at a picnic table, she knew EXACTLY were she was. Precious. (pause for affect) And, we ordered two fish tails. Reply Larry says: October 6, 2011 at 7:05 pm I have been going to Rudy’s since 2002, when I started coming up to Nine Mile Point. What a great place to enjoy fried fish, sudz, and some of the most spectacular sunsets anywhere! I still think it would be great eating a “Red” and guzzling beer in the winter along the sea (Lake) wall – who cares about snow and sub-zero temperatures? Reply Frank Fisher says: October 14, 2011 at 4:17 pm From 1951 through 1956 a Rudy and Marie Gadziala (do i have the spelling right?) used to invite the children of the Oswego Children’s Home and the Saint Francis Orphanage for free hot dogs and drinks. It was a great day out for us. The place was very different then as a whole new restaurant has been built since. Once when my dad came to visit us at the Home we took a drive out to the hot dog stand, but summer was over and the place was closed. I have a picture of us in the parking lot with the restaurant out by the road in the background and the lake behind us. Does it sound like the same place? Reply Kathy Boudoin says: May 4, 2012 at 6:28 pm I bet it’s the same place : ) My Parents were teenagers back then. She said when Rudy’s first opened, it was the first and only “fast food” place around. Everyone went there from all over Oswego and Fulton. She told me about how the Church used to arrange “hay rides” for the teens to go to Rudy’s. My Mom and Dad, Aunts and Uncles used to go there on dates. : ) Now it’s one of my favorite places to visit when I am home. Reply Jill Creamer says: November 13, 2011 at 9:35 pm I grew up near Oswego but live in Pennsylvania now. I introduced my husband and children to Rudy’s and make a point to go there when we ‘re in NY visiting my family. We brought my sons girlfriend with us for our 4th of July trip this year and took her to Rudy’s…another generation being primed to keep the tradition alive! I would like to get her a Rudy’s hoodie for Christmas. The web site says I can buy the merchandise online but I can’t find where I can order one. Can anyone help me? Reply L. Sue Clemons (former owner-Haircuttech) says: November 15, 2011 at 7:47 pm Rudy’s opened in 1946, I was three, I’ve been going there ever since. Now I live in CA but Rudy’s is the first place I go when I go home, so do my kids and grands. Absolutely the best fish ever!!! Everything else is great too!!! Carol, it was wonderful seeing you this summer, you still look FABULOUS!!! I had Rudy’s tail hots every day I was in Ooswego ! Now that I have found a place out here, where I can buy Haddock, all I need is Rudy’s Texas Hot Sauce to help me from missing Oswego. See you next Summer. Say Hi to Pat and Jason. Reply Keith R Gibson says: December 12, 2011 at 10:20 pm What can I say about Rudys? Started going there as a child. Ate my food and threw stones in the lake. Later moved to Pa. and when i would come back to Oswego to visit my grandmother I would bring one of my friends with me and then they would enjoy it. After moving to Oklahoma, I have taken my kids there every summer when we visit my parents in Oswego. There are certain things that bring backs warm memories, the movie theater, canales, stones candy and of course Rudys. Reply Niel says: January 10, 2012 at 9:53 pm I was told about your place by members of my cousins race team Bob,Ray Larry,the Knopps and Abold’s. Both my wife and I were hooked the first time we ate there.Best fish fry we’ve ever had.We both love sea food.Sad it’s Jan. and wanted a great fish fry.Your name was the first to come to mind,sad to find out your only seasonal.We would have made the 260 mi. round trip.I guess we’ll have to wait until spring see you then. Reply Robert Bullard says: February 2, 2012 at 9:02 pm I was born and raised in Oswego/Fulton area, moved to Florida when I was 15. Whenever I had a chance to come back to Oswego, I always made a trip (or two/three) to Rudy’s. My mother loved the Haddock “Fishtale Hot”, mine was the Texas Hot. She died last year in February, I plan to have Fishtale Hot sandwiches this month on the anniversary of her death to remember her. She loved eating at Rudy’s when we lived in N.Y. Thank you for all the memories and the great food. Hope to visit you soon. Reply J. Dallas says: February 29, 2012 at 5:47 pm I was born in the Oswego area and I recall going with my maternal grandfather for the Texas hots. I still get back there once in a blue moon. Reminds of the past and simpler times. Reply Liz Davis says: March 13, 2012 at 12:06 pm It isn’t summer untill we stop by Rudy’s and have ice cream by the lake. Reply Bob Fancher says: March 16, 2012 at 1:57 pm Please – will they open St Paddy’s day?????? It’ll make my weekend or even any day when they open. Reply Bob Fancher says: March 16, 2012 at 1:58 pm Guess what they are open!!! Reply debbie says: March 18, 2012 at 11:01 pm we move from the area but everytime we come home for a vist we have to stop by to get some good fish an ff yumm . can nt wait to get it again. Reply Daniel Bruce says: March 27, 2012 at 3:28 am All I can say is that I have fond memories of this place, I’ve been here so many times since I was a child untill now. This was and still is the Bruce families favorite place to eat, I can remember after all the hard farm work we did, my grandfather would say, ” lets go celebrate by eating at the LOOP ” What great childhood memories I have with my Dad and family, nothing like bailing hay and earning some good food and ice cream afterward. Oh how I miss them days. I’ve since moved away to Florida in the early 90’s I was 16 years old and my grand parents went home to be with Jesus around that time I wish I could go back in time. I plan on taking my wife and five children to bring back some good ole memories of where I spent my childhood out in the country and watch them enjoy the delicious foods from the loop. Reply Joy richardson says: April 2, 2012 at 4:27 pm Looking forward to eating at Rudys soon! Miss your fabul ous food, while I live in NC now. Reply lori p says: April 7, 2012 at 11:51 pm Love rudys food!!! Is rudys open easter Sunday? Reply Leslie says: April 15, 2012 at 8:21 pm My husband PJ is from Mexico, NY. We live in Deep South GA….Alma, GA. When we go north to visit his family (every 3 years), we eat everyday at The Loop. This is the only fish my 9 year old daughter will eat. I love the foot, the atmosphere, the scenery and the stories that my husband and his family sits around the picnic tables and tells while eating. Keep up the work! Hoping to see you on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives one of these days. Love ya’ll Reply Leslie says: April 15, 2012 at 8:22 pm Sorry…I love the food….not foot! Reply Mary C. Kitchens says: April 23, 2012 at 11:06 pm I too was born & raised in Oswego, now living in Georgia. Rudy’s was always the favorite place to eat that delicious fish,throw stones & have ice cream. I wish you had a branch down south somewhere. When my mother was alive, I would make a trip up once a year to see her. As soon as I hit town, I would head to Rudy’s first. Eat there several times while I was there, then make it my last stop before heading out. Now I don’t have to make the trip any more,and I really miss Rudy’s. Please consider opening a place down south. I’m sure it would be a success. Reply Big Art Powers says: May 15, 2012 at 1:26 am Love Rudy”s food, looking so forward to my return trip for a lil visit. Reply Al Eckstadt for British Motorcycle Club of CNY says: May 23, 2012 at 3:58 pm Wow! Our second Euro-Bike Ride-In was three times the size of the first year. Thanks to Rudy’s for being a great destination with great food! Rudy’s team worked with us to make sure we had everything we needed for our event. We estimate 85 motorcycles on field and many more came to see what the Ride-In was about. Thank you Rudy’s! Al Eckstadt and Jim Mignogna. Reply Russ and Linda Bauer says: August 8, 2012 at 10:15 pm We found Rudy’s by accident because we took a wrong turn while in the area for a few days, best wrong turn we ever made, what a great place!!! The food was great, we hope to get back there again someday. Russ and Linda Bauer Reply George Holbert says: August 20, 2012 at 6:35 pm I went to Rudy’s with a friend this past weekend,she said you have to try this place.The food was great.Now I want to go back again and try evrything.If you leave hungry it’s your own fault.I wish I lived close by.All they need is to play some old time music boy what a place.I give it an A. Reply j daggett says: August 24, 2012 at 5:16 am got a t-shirt from you about 20 yrs ago and its finally wearing out and would love to have another or a hat but can not find a place anywhere to order one or see what you have for sale,, please leave me know how I can buy some things,, just LOVED your food and the view,, SUPER place!! Reply Lisa L says: September 19, 2012 at 12:55 pm I was introduced to Rudy’s while working in Fulton NY. What a great spot with forever views of the water and the horizon. Now that I have my own children, I bring them there often to enjoy the sunsets and the great food. My dad recently moved back to Syracuse after over 40 years and we plan to bring him their tonight for his 65th birthday. He has never been to Rudy’s. We will see you tonight! Reply Terry Baker says: September 19, 2012 at 9:52 pm I was heart broken to see that you will be closed on Monday the 24th. We are just traveling through, but I was planning on making a stop at your place. Whenever I am in the area I go out of my way to eat at Rudy’s. Unfortunately, I don’t get back there very often. I was born the year you opened, and I can remember talking to Rudy and his partners as well as the hostess’s while waiting for our food. It was busy back then, but nothing like the last time I was there. Your food has no rivals. I am sure glad that Rudy didn’t sell to the college years ago when they wanted the property. Sincerely, Terry Baker (OHS ’64) Reply Jack Mullin says: September 24, 2012 at 1:02 pm Born and raised in Fulton , four years ago my wife and I moved to Charleston , SC , it’s nice here , just no Rudy’s . Lots of people eat catfish down here , I don’t think they would if they tried haddock from Rudy’s , guess you can tell I really miss that place huh ? Reply C.J. Behne says: October 7, 2012 at 4:02 pm LOVE LOVE RUDYS! BORN IN AND GREW UP IN OSWEGO! WE ALWAYS WENT OUT TO THE “LOOP”..AND RUDY’S.. SAY HI TO CAROL FOR ME..[AND PATTY ] TOO! C.J. Reply D Pottinger says: December 24, 2012 at 11:16 pm I went to Rudy’s while a student at SUNY Oswego back in 1969-1971 before I transferred to Arizona State. It was a great place to go and have some food and a beer. Reply Sven says: February 20, 2013 at 11:50 am What precisely genuinely inspired you to create “Guestbook | Rudy’s Lakeside”? I reallyreally loved it! Thanks a lot -Viola Reply Bob Fancher says: March 11, 2013 at 8:03 pm Today is March 11th. (2013) My wife Kathy has been talking about Rudy’s for a month. The season begins when they open. I hope it is soon. Maybe this weekend? Maggie our dog loves the ride. One of my sons Joey almost always goes along during the week. Friday nite just Mom and me. I can not wait much longer. It is a great stress reliever and great food and a great plus for Oswego. I’m going to try more stuff off the menu this year. It is hard to change when you find something you like – so I order more which I know I am not supposed to do. Reply Pete Russell says: March 13, 2013 at 8:21 pm Rudy’s is the start of SPRING in Oswego NY Reply Bob Fancher says: March 14, 2013 at 1:31 pm Opened yesterday!!!!! Reply Fred Suppon says: March 16, 2013 at 4:31 pm Came to this area almost 40 years ago right after college. Haven’t missed a year yet that I didn’t make it to Rudy’s several times a season. Have been trying to duplicate their hot sauce for 20 years and I haven’t come close. Rudy’s is a great timeless tradition in a culture that doesn’t pay much attention to tradition any more. Thank God for Rudy’s, I know I do. Reply Barb says: March 17, 2013 at 8:32 am I’m celebrating St Pat’s day with you! As I’m alone this year, I will celebrate with the best Red Plate on the planet! No worries of centers or tails, my pieces will be perfectly done with fries and onion petals. And if you ever wonder why Rudy’s is so good, I can only say the breading is crisp, and the fish/haddock is moist. No soggy fish. Rudy’s Rules! Love you! See you shortly Reply Janet Coons says: March 24, 2013 at 3:05 pm This was a great find on a simple Saturday drive my husband and I were on. Looking for a place to eat we had come across Rudy’s, now the proud owners of “Routie” our lab, we had to give you a try. The food was awesome and we will be back! Glad you had opened for the upcoming season. Lucky us! See you soon! The Coons’ Reply Sherry Winchell says: April 7, 2013 at 2:47 pm I try to visit every time i’m in Oswego! Love the food and the drive is worth it! Although it helps I have family in Oswego lol Reply Dave and Rebecca says: May 3, 2013 at 11:54 pm Looking forward to our visit on Monday!! Reply Suzanne Taylor says: May 14, 2013 at 2:27 pm Can’t wait until Friday the 17th to make my first visit of the year-my son goes to Oswego State and we move him out that day and it’s tradition to eat at Rudy’s both move-in day and move-out day-can’t wait for the best fish ever and a jar of your awesome texas hot sauce to bring home and enjoy!!! Reply Bob Fancher says: June 28, 2013 at 5:24 pm We get there probably once a week or at lease 3 times a month. Live in Baldwinsville. Like the ride too. But – known to regulars – great Mac and Cheese and great Grilled Cheese sandwiches. Sounds funny for a fish place, but – sometimes that is the way it is! I consider myself a regular now after about 3 – 4 years of going there. And better than reasonable prices! Reply Deborah Duhon says: July 19, 2013 at 4:38 pm I was at your restaurant last week and really enjoyed the food. I’ve been there many times when I was younger and still love the food. Reply Russ Goldthwait says: August 28, 2013 at 4:21 pm Great food beautiful view of the lake and polite/friendly staff. Rudy’s is about the only place you can take the family go for a dip in the lake then enjoy a great meal. Our whole family love’s rudy’s lakeside and we are there all the time. Reply Stewart Parmelee says: September 10, 2013 at 1:26 am I Visit my Father every year, and I always stop at Rudy’s. I love the the fried Haddock and chips, I also like the fried clams. I love the food at Rudy’s. Reply Andy Berry and my 3 Ninjaroonies says: July 5, 2014 at 10:59 pm I grew up locally and always went as a kid. Now I take my kids every year, starting out with our annual first day of summer rock skipping and first sunset behind Rudy’s (which is the best place to watch an Oswego sunset) We’ve always loved their food and they know we’ll always go next door and hit up Bev’s ice cream after. Tops off a perfect day with my kiddos. If you love good food, good ice cream, and are sky freaks like me and my ninjas then I’d definitely suggest venturing over. Reply ben says: August 3, 2014 at 3:28 am Been coming here for three years every Friday after my friend and I are done with work. A great place, good people, Reply Martha Steinbach says: August 24, 2014 at 3:34 am I brought my children and grandchildren to Rudy’s for lunch this afternoon on our way home from vacation. We live in NJ but I grew up in Oswego and we made a detour back there on our way home today, specifically to have coneys and fish and chips at the lake. I have not been back to the Loop in many years but was a regular at Rudy’s back in the 1950’s and 1960’s when Rudy was actually behind the counter. It is nice to know that some things mercifully never change. The drive-in itself looks like it did 50 years ago and the ambience, service and food are exactly the same (as good as) as they were then. Kudos for not messing with perfection. Reply Michele Longo says: August 25, 2014 at 3:10 am Hay Jason, not sure if you remember billy & I ? It’s been years hope all is well were still in Naples, but we get home every summer for about a month, we will have to stop out & see you ! Reply Chris Sirchia says: January 1, 2015 at 1:19 am Can’t wait to get back after 20 years to get some GOOD food! But need to know how deep is the water at your dock? Reply Michael Newton says: March 25, 2015 at 4:43 pm i love Rudy!!! been there every year since i ws a baby!!! I’s 35, ready to mindle this summer of 2015 for seafoods!!! glad it opened today! Reply tommy says: June 14, 2015 at 2:56 am just bought a rudys texas hot spicebag from a local store.. i sure hope i can make it taste like theres cuz they have the best texas hot sause ive ever had… see you soon again rudys. Reply George Bosse says: May 26, 2015 at 10:35 pm I was at Rudy’s two days ago with family and friends. This was the first time I had been in Oswego New York. The weather was awesome as well as the food. The biggest thing that caught my attention though was when I went back for ice cream and as I was ordering I noticed two young boys in the back folding the United States flag. It was absolutely great to see that there are still people in this country that respect our great nation. Thank you for a great time. George Bosse Oviedo , Florida. Reply Dred Scott says: July 15, 2015 at 12:31 pm Hi! I have never been to this part of NYS before. I had some A/V work to do at the college and my contact said to go to Rudy’s for lunch. Sure glad I did! What a cool place! I can see from this guestbook there are a LOT of fans! I had a great burger and fries and I DID NOT feed the sea gulls! Oh, and NICE VIEW! I will certainly stop back if I ever get back up that way. Reply Lauri says: October 8, 2015 at 3:17 am I love going to study’s and look forward to it every year. We have moved four hours away. If I get the chance to get there at least once a year I do. Reply Bev says: December 17, 2015 at 3:36 pm I was born in Oswego NY and what a beautiful area to be. Lots going on throughout the year. From parades to fishing on beautiful lake Ontario. But what I remember is Rudy’s Fish Stand. Going there when I was a kid to this day. Always great food and a very kind staff. My favorite is Scallops. Looking forward to spring 2016….. Reply John Lewis says: March 11, 2016 at 4:12 pm A good friend of mine turned me on to your sauce last week, wow it’s really great. Can this be ordered online, I would love to get some for myself? John L. Buffalo, NY Reply Freeman Smith says: April 6, 2016 at 12:27 pm This is the best !!! been a customer since mid 70’s with Brad and Carol being the terrific hosts…Miss seeing everybody but hope to make it up this summer from Keuka..Wishing you all the very best and continued success..You truly deserve it.. Reply Sean O'Shea says: May 25, 2016 at 4:31 pm My grandparents owned a camp on the lake until 1976. I go several times a year to walk the shoreline. Every visit is always topped off with a stop at Rudy’s. In fact anytime I’m near the area, I stop in. There are also times when I make the 90 minutes drive just to eat there. I can think of no other place I would rather eat. Reply Shannon Rojek says: June 30, 2016 at 1:20 am I’d like to give a huge shout out to Jamie. She made our ice cream and it seriously made my day with the ice cream sandwich dipped in chocolate sprinkles. Omg it was our first time eating here and certainly not the last. Thanks Jamie! Reply Sandra says: August 3, 2016 at 9:15 pm I was a customer at Rudy’s growing up. After moving I would make a point of going there once every summer for the best Texas Hots ever. I would always buy a few jars of their hot sauce to take home. Now that I am 70 and live in Buffalo, I do not make it back anymore. I miss it so much. I was wondering if it is at all possible to mail your Texas hot sauce to me or give me the receipe so that I could try making it. I am no longer able to make the trip back and would love to have it for my Hoffman hot dogs. I am more than willing to pay for the shipping. Rudy’s is the best,, Reply Jennifer says: August 16, 2016 at 1:52 am We are from the fingerlakes, and we saw this place on the news with the travel guy. We were coming for vacation to Fair Haven, so my husband insisted on us trying this place out. And what can I say, the food was fantastic. I told my husband we need to try this place at least one more time before going home. Thanks Rudy’s Looking forward to visiting soon and having some great food. Reply Pareicia Elliott- McGoskey says: April 8, 2017 at 10:58 pm We will be there in a Couple weeks! I take my 85 year mother out of the nursing home and bring her too, she has loved Rudys since they opened and brought us kids out there when we were young, Now it my turn to bring! Reply L.Shafer says: May 18, 2017 at 8:28 pm I was there today for the first time in about 2 years. It is still the same, just more on the menu. I had the coney hot, salt potatoes and chocolate milk, Great Lunch! Best salt potatoes around, soft fluffy inside & HOT very good. Do you by chance have the Nutrition information on each item you offer? I checked your sight, but found nothing! Keep up the good work! PS does your fried cauliflower come with a cheese sauce for dipping? Reply Carolyn Davis says: July 6, 2017 at 8:22 pm I used to go to Rudy’s ALL the time when we were younger. I live in Denton, TX now and I miss Rudy’s like crazy! Can’t wait to get home someday and get me some GREAT food. It’s the BEST ever. Reply bruce casler says: August 20, 2017 at 1:57 pm That being said the food was great I suggest that anyone interested in going and having a little slice of Americana go to Rudy’s Just don’t forget to bring cash Reply Rose Seavolt says: August 25, 2017 at 12:15 am The memories! My grandmother and mother took us to Rudy’s for as long as I can remember. It used to be that we played in the water on the rocks. The terrain has changed much since I was a little girl. I moved to NY from Michigan to care for my grandmother in 1971. I worked at the Oswego Hospital (where I was born) and many nights after we finished working at 11:30p, we drove to the loop for fish! I believe your hours are not this late anymore. As I grew, married and had my own children, we came to the loop every time we came back to NY from Michigan (At least twice a year). I remember you selling me uncooked haddock with some breading in a bag so I could bring it with me to Michigan. I am planning another trip to NY late September this year and Rudy’s is on our itinerary…at least once! Can’t wait! I love the service, the atmosphere, the food, the water…not so much the seagulls. LOL Thank you for your continued service to the Oswego / Fulton areas. For sure an iconic part of history for this region. Reply NY Nickster says: October 7, 2017 at 6:49 pm I grew up going to Rudy’s in the 60’s. To say the quality has dropped is an understatement. I was in for a few days and made the requisite trip to the lakeshore for what I had hoped would be another classic blue plate special. I was so disappointed by receiving whitefish and skate instead of haddock and scallops. Other folks told me that you have to ask for haddock or you will be given the whitefish. Why is the price the same for inferior grade food? Another hometown memory gone. Reply keith gibson says: October 23, 2017 at 12:55 pm Just wanted to thank the kids for keeping Rudys going.So many family businesses go down the tubes after the parents get out. I visit my mother once a year and we stopped at Rudys for lunch two of the 5 days i was home.Started going in the early 60’s. same place. same great food.Thank you Reply Millie says: April 22, 2018 at 3:17 pm Good food, fun place. Please school the servers on interacting with patrons…middle counter server on Sat, April 21, around 6 – 6:30 asked if paying would be together or separate. I stated separate and he commented “What’s the matter? Don’t you like her?”’ That is totally rude, inappropriate, ignorant, uncomfortable and unnecessary. This server had been there about 3 months and can do better. Name tags would help identify servers, as they usually are the efficient, friendly ones we expect. Thank you. Reply Elaine Sobkowicz Berdel says: June 8, 2018 at 10:40 pm I was at Rudy’s in about 1949. My family stayed in one of the cottages on the lake. I believe my mother who is now 106 is a cousin of the Rudy Gadziala who ran it back then. Still have a photo somewhere of the huge waves when we were there. I believe he had two sons, one, I remember, was named Joe. Wonder if he’s still running the place. Reply Stu says: August 9, 2018 at 3:14 pm There’s nothing like enjoying a fresh haddock sandwich and a cold beer with friends while watching the beautiful sunset on the shore of Lake Ontario. Reply Richard says: September 16, 2018 at 4:11 pm Been going to Rudy’s since the 50’s and it’s one of our family’s favorite eatery’s. Whenever our son and his family come home for a visit from MD we always make it to Rudy’s for a meal, usually the day they leave for home, even though it’s a little out of they way. Reply Robert Molinari says: October 6, 2018 at 9:51 pm Miss you already!!!!!!! Reply JK says: March 29, 2019 at 10:49 pm Like the changes at the counter, smooth & efficient. Food perfect as always. Service A+. 1 complaint, It was uncomfortable listening to one of the fry cooks chastise the girl that put in my order for not pairing the sides with the fish sandwiches so he could plate the sides with the fish. Problem is that I ordered it that way on purpose and she was 100% correct. A little trust in the guys and girls dealing directly with the customers would be my strong recommendation. Reply Tim Babcock says: September 14, 2019 at 3:00 pm Jason, I thought that I would drop you a quick line ,my dad Henry Babcock worked for Rudy when he first open the stand in 1946 I believe for quite a few years . He would tell me how much the food was back in those day. He became close friends with Rudy and his wife Marie they were great people. My 2 uncle’s ran the bar across the the street for many years it was called the White Horse my mom usebto go there with my dad in Saturdays they had Jam sessions there, I guess they really drew the crowds there. I thought I would pass this little bit if trivia to you . I am guite sure your mom remembers him. But once again thanks for the great food again you sure have kept up the tradition of Rudy’s. Oh by the way I use to pick you and your sister up on my school bus. I do believe that the Tripod live out there to. Once again thanks for another great season. Tim Babcock Reply Susan Godfrey-Clark says: October 2, 2019 at 12:17 pm Rudy’s our historic site for Oswego when we talk to our family in Tennessee.Every time they come up here we take them there and have the best experiences and memories ever! Going to Rudy’s always brightens our day no matter what has happened.We just Have to go there when they are open.The food is always good-the best tasting fish around and the scallops and clams are out of this world good. I have been going there since the first owners and will continue as long as they are open. They are awesome and let us take rocks to paint.We have even returned a few with color. Reply Tim Babcock says: October 10, 2019 at 6:18 pm Jason Well another year has come and it’s closing time for you and your employees it’s sad but all of you need just about a 7 month rest. I just want to tell you that I really enjoyed myself at RUDYS . The food was exceptional as always,and all of your employees were fantastic. God willing I hope to see all of you in the spring of 2020 as the business begins it’s 74 yrs correct me if I am wrong. But enjoy your time off. And you and you and your whole family be safe on your time off. Reply jim wallace says: November 1, 2019 at 4:25 pm Yesterday “Around the LOOP.” In 1950 when I was just 7 years old I remember my first trip around the loop. There were two of the best hamburger stands in the area. Mulcahey’s and Rudy’s, Both served the same menu of fish, burgers, fries and a special hot dog, called “Texas Hots.” If one stand had too long a line we’d just switch over to the other one heck it smelled so good to wait. Every year we make sure we get there at least 9 or ten times even though we travel from Syracuse since 1968. Jason who as a youngster watched his parents tuen this little stand intoma landmark has continued to grow but has thoughts of turninbg it into a suoer restaurant in a few years. He has the charisma and the ability to make his patrons feel lie family. I know of friends that come back to Oswego from allover the country and one of their aims is to nake it “AROUND THE LOOP TO RUDY’S for that special hit from their past. With me it’s a Texas hot and a cheeseburger hot fries and a chocolate milk. Thanks Jason and stay with it we need to continue ourtripback to yesterday.kid wac Reply Ken Garno says: May 13, 2020 at 7:17 pm Have been enjoying Rudy’s since the 1960’s. Going today on my 75th birthday and will keep coming back. Reply Panos Zarta says: August 4, 2020 at 1:55 am The fish and scallops are great, but the view is unbeatable Reply Panos Zarta says: August 4, 2020 at 1:59 am Sorry I won’t be having the excellent fried fish and scallops or seeing the magnificent view this summer, Covid has had me shut down since March. Reply Sue Flacco says: August 31, 2020 at 4:48 pm I grew up in Oswego but relocated many years ago. Every year since then I try to visit at least once a year from my home a couple hours away. Not sure about your last day this year, is it Labor Day or Columbus Day? On my way up there a month ago I had a mishap while driving and finally have my transportation fixed. Reply Jim Wallace says: March 16, 2021 at 7:16 pm Jason this year as you know marks the 75th year of being in business. I think you should do something spectacular and have a remember a when day. On this day if you are wearing Rudy’s 75th-anniversary Tee-shirt and or hat you pay only 75% of your total bill. You could also have 75 cent items all season. A huge bonfire that evening ask for any items, newspaper ads historic relics of Oswego businesses from that era on display. We have been solid patrons every year since the 50s, and continue today. Need any help in this 75th FISH FRY FRIDAYS EXPOSE! Let me know Jim Wallace Mattydale still a customer, 315 455 1408 rusty2old@aol.com The Mask Man Reply Tim Babcock says: March 25, 2021 at 12:09 am Happy 75th year! I came to your opening day today, what a great feeling to be at Rudy’s for another season. As always Jason, what a great job on opening day, along with your employees. Your food was EXCELLENT!!and I will be there this year also. You do so much for the Oswego community. I think I have mentioned to you before my dad worked for Rudy back in 1946 he was with Rudy for few years before he went into the Army he could remember and told me how much the Hamburgers and the Texas Hots were.Of coarse back then that was expensive for some families. I am going to have to look for some pictures he has when Rudy first open up and what the stand look like. Since his passing i have and idea were there at and i will bring them out to you when I order my food. And I believe there are pictures of the White Horse Bar across the street were my uncle’s ran the bar for Rudy.I apologize for writing such a long email but I get going when there is some kind of history. Well I just wanted to say Happy75th year. I am having trouble with my email so if you need to get a hold of me for anything your better off texting me @ 315-236-1823. Thanks, Tim Babcock. Reply Barbara mcgraw says: June 12, 2021 at 11:10 pm Hello I was at your restaurant on sat we ordered scallops. They were not crispy very oily and soggy . The o8l apparently was not hot enough. I called to company but they said thank you for your opinion and I pass it on . I am very disappointed by this answer . Never asked to bring them back even though we were back in Cicero . Your customer service was not on the ball .please contact me . Thank you. I like to come back . Reply Mary & Ernie DeCaro says: August 7, 2021 at 6:33 pm Rudys is one of the few remaining lakeside seasonal restaurants and it is a real treasure in a changing, fast moving world. The food is excellent the prices are beyond reasonable and the portions are ample. In fact, the Blue Plate Special is big enough to share. You can eat in your car or at one of the many tables along the lake front. Regarding the Lake; the View is awesome and it’s for free. Reply keith gibson says: October 5, 2021 at 7:00 pm I get to visit home once a year. I always go to Rudys multiple times.Did it as a kid and cant stop.Have taken my children there as well.So many good memories. Reply Leave a Reply Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Comment Name * Email * Website Notify me of new posts by email. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. 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