Rutt's Hut
Clifton, NJ · Hot dog restaurant
- Address
- Rutt's Hut, 417 River Rd, Clifton, NJ 07014
- Phone
- (973) 779-8615
- Website
- www.ruttshut.com
- Status
- Open · Closes 11 PM
Rutt's Hut is a restaurant located in Clifton, NJ. It is one of 256 restaurants listed in Clifton. Its 4.6-star rating is above the Clifton city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.
Hours
| Saturday | 8 AM–11 PM |
Customer Reviews
This place has everything from good food, good atmosphere to plenty of parking. The hot dogs are amazing and the home made mustard and relish on them were a must. I never tried a “ripper” before but it was good, still had a nice snap. I was expecting it to be a lot crispier but it was still satisfying. I got three with toppings and it was pretty filling. I had to try the fries with gravy, also recommend. Everything came out hot and fresh. You can eat there or in your car, the inside is standing only.
Cash only, Scam likely I have been a long time patron of RUTT’S. They’re voted #1 hot dog in the US for good reason. Whenever I have out of town visitors, we always make a stop there during the stay to grab a dog and an entree. The menu is very extensive, and everything is done well. Tonight I was extremely disappointed to have been swindled by the bartender. I entered and placed a Togo order. First I was told, I needed to go to the walk up to place Togo. I explained I was having items in house while I waited for the order and the bartender reluctantly took my order. Within 20 minutes my food was ready, I asked for the bill, which was higher than I thought it should have been, the beer was written down as $8, but I paid it and left. (Note- I tipped on the full amount, even tho I only had
Hot dog was good, and the relish on top added a nice flavor enhancement. Nothing really mind blowing about it though, and at $4 for a plain dog, I thought that is quite expensive. The chili is def worth the money, which you should try. Venue is good size where you go up and order. Service was friendly and kind. Seems like a lot of drivers like to go here as their pit stop.
Finally made it to the rutt hutt which is considered one of the best hotdogs places in New Jersey and it's been around since 1928. I wasn't impressed to that level it's more like a dirty water dog from a hotdog vendor in Manhattan. But it was good but Nathans in Coney Island Brooklyn and boulevard drinks in Jersey City are still my favorite overall. The service is walk up and order and they are cash only which isn't a bad thing. Overall it's a great place and visit because it's been there so long and it's historic
If you’re coming here with Michelin-level expectations, this isn’t the place for you. What I truly value about this spot is its independence and originality. It’s less about fine dining and more about the warmth of childhood memories—nostalgic decor, friendly faces, fair prices, and of course, a really great hot dog. I’m not usually a fan of chili dishes, but you have to try their in-house chili paired with a ripper hot dog. It’s a magic combo. I generally eat healthy, but when I’m here, I let myself be a kid again—right down to the cold root beer.
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