Rutt's Hut

4.5(5,297)

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Location & Hours

Address

417 River Rd
Clifton, New Jersey 07014
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Today at 8:00 AM

Monday8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Tuesday8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Wednesday8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Thursday8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Friday8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Saturday8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Sunday8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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Contact Information

(973) 779-8615

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About Rutt's Hut

No-frills institution with a walk-up counter serving deep-fried hot dogs with relish since 1928.

Price range: inexpensive

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 30, 2025.

4.5/5

Based on 5,297 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Traci Abbott

a week ago

We sat in the bar area. No frills but our server was sweet and sat us at a bigger table so we could have some more space to spread out. I got a plain ripper and added the relish and mustard, amazing....

Steph S

2 months ago

Very cool place with lots of history to it. There are two sections. One for a quick bite to eat and one for more of a sit down service. We chose to sit in as it was our first time there. Waitress was ...

Nathan H

2 weeks ago

What a great stop!! I was influenced by a short video on Instagram and was not disappointed. The value of the food here is phenomenal. Stopped here traveling South from New England and couldn’t be ha...

carlos borges

3 months ago

We dined in and were thoroughly impressed. This restaurant is absolutely worth a visit. Its old-school charm creates an inviting atmosphere that's truly a delight. The service was amazing. The people ...

Prince Immanuel

a month ago

First time here after following all the hype everywhere on social media.! I am glad to say that it lives up to it.! The rippers were really delicious of course with the special sauce. But the real h...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

Diners generally had a positive experience, appreciating the food, value, and atmosphere. Many found the restaurant to be a worthwhile stop, living up to its reputation.

Customer Favorites

The "ripper" hot dogs, especially with relish, were a consistent favorite. Rice pudding was also frequently praised as a highlight.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant has an old-school, charming atmosphere that many found inviting. Service was often described as friendly, quick, kind, and attentive.

Value & Quality

The restaurant is noted for its phenomenal value and affordable prices. While the hot dogs were generally well-received, some found them to be average.

Areas for Improvement

The pork sandwich with gravy was criticized for being bland and one-note. Some diners felt the hot dogs, while good, weren't exceptional enough to warrant a long trip.

Recent Trends

More recent reviews highlight the friendly and accommodating service, especially in the bar area. Value and speed of service are also recent positive mentions.