What a cool name! The place was a little crowded, which was a good thing! I'll return at another time and do a FULL review at that time.
l h
Bartender may have been on drugs. Kept nodding out. Took half hour to get a drink.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 2
Alison M.
I've loved in Portland for a number of years and has never been to this landmark. Decided it was time so headed over and check it out. On street parking wasn't difficult to find luckily. Walked in and found several seats at the bar. Bartender acknowledged us and let us know he would be with us shortly. Friendly and helpful staff. We were glad center a menu and we chose the crab cakes. Was a little worried about since 75% of cooks cook crab with old bay seasoning which is not my favorite. Pleasantly surprised when they came and were super crispy and hot! No old bay yay!!! Very tasty with my ice cold beer. Decor is interesting to look at and people gathered there were having a good time all around. Definitely will be back to check out more menu items as well as the vibe.
Kevin Sloan
Ruskis is the best. It's a great neighborhood bar. Good drink. Good food. Good times.I like the steak sandwich.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Peter N.
Fantastic atmosphere, beer, food and Playlist! One of the last classic neighborhood bars in existence.
matt M
If you were looking for a great place to eat, and a beer for breakfast, lunch or dinner, Check this place out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Galley Breakfast
iz hapnin (izzii)
much loved local dive bar with a damn good kitchen, we always get the Joe Moran coffee drink, u can only find an alcoholic coffee that strong AND that delicious at
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Ruski's Eggs Benedict
Aitana B.
Favorite dive bar in Portland, Maine. It's cozy, with just a few TVs. During football season they were accommodating to play Buffalo Bills games for me. Good place to grab beers with your friends if you live in the West End. Solid selection on draft. I like the apps and they have solid burgers. What's more impressive is coming in the morning after a long night. This place makes surprisingly excellent eggs Benedict. There's a 5% discount if you pay with cash (as of 2024). Bartenders are nice, but not overly so. They are forward and get things done-I appreciate it, especially when I'm there alone and don't want the small talk. I recommend coming here. I feel like it's one of the last of its kind (divey bar) in Portland.
Biff Brady
Had breakfast there for the first time it was the hangover special sizable amount. The hash was great , love the potatoes ,eggs were done just right. enjoy speaking with the waitress who has been employed there for 36 years “ i’ll be back”..
My husband and I stopped in for lunch after moving back home. For Portland,I expected that friendly and family like atmosphere I had grown up around in this area. We had never been to Ruski’s in the past, so we didn’t know whether you order at the bar or at the if they have servers. My husband decided that he would ask, and the lady rudely replied with, “you wait your turn.” (Which we know??? We just asked a simple question???) he responded with, “no worries, you’re all good!” And she just said, “No. I am not good.” Sounds like she needs serious help. She came and threw the menus in our faces, which is unbelievably unacceptable, so we decided to just leave and not bother. Instead of ruskis, I would highly recommend The Ugly Duckling right down the road! Service there is remarkable and the food is delicious. Or if you’re looking for a beer, drive 5 minutes to Bissell brothers and get a local Maine experience. Do not waste your money at this trashy bar ❤️
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Rebecca T.
My husband and I stopped in for lunch after moving back home. For Portland,I expected that friendly and family like atmosphere I had grown up around in this area. We had never been to Ruski's in the past, so we didn't know whether you order at the bar or at the if they have servers. My husband decided that he would ask, and the lady rudely replied with, "you wait your turn." (Which we know??? We just asked a simple question???) he responded with, "no worries, you're all good!" And she just said, "No. I am not good." Sounds like she needs serious help. She came and threw the menus in our faces, which is unbelievably unacceptable, so we decided to just leave and not bother. Instead of ruskis, I would highly recommend The Ugly Duckling right down the road! Service there is remarkable and the food is delicious. Or if you're looking for a beer, drive 5 minutes to Bissell brothers and get a local Maine experience. Do not waste your money at this trashy bar
Nikita Merezhkin
Best cup of coffee I've had. Love the atmosphere, and great staff. A certified Portland classic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John McDonough
Great fun
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Becca T
My husband and I stopped in for lunch after moving back home. For ********,I expected that friendly and family like atmosphere I had grown up around in this area. We had never been to Ruskis in the past, so we didnt know whether you order at the bar or at the if they have servers. My husband decided that he would ask, and the lady ****** replied with, you wait your turn. (Which we know??? We just asked a simple question???) he responded with, no worries, youre all good! And she just said, No. I am not good. Sounds like she needs serious help. She came and threw the menus in our faces, which is unbelievably unacceptable, so we decided to just leave and not bother. Instead of ruskis, I would highly recommend The Ugly Duckling right down the road! Service there is remarkable and the food is delicious. Or if youre looking for a beer, drive 5 minutes to ******* brothers and get a local ***** experience. Do not waste your money at this trashy bar ??
What a cool name! The place was a little crowded, which was a good thing! I'll return at another time and do a FULL review at that time.
Bartender may have been on drugs. Kept nodding out. Took half hour to get a drink.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 2
I've loved in Portland for a number of years and has never been to this landmark. Decided it was time so headed over and check it out. On street parking wasn't difficult to find luckily. Walked in and found several seats at the bar. Bartender acknowledged us and let us know he would be with us shortly. Friendly and helpful staff. We were glad center a menu and we chose the crab cakes. Was a little worried about since 75% of cooks cook crab with old bay seasoning which is not my favorite. Pleasantly surprised when they came and were super crispy and hot! No old bay yay!!! Very tasty with my ice cold beer. Decor is interesting to look at and people gathered there were having a good time all around. Definitely will be back to check out more menu items as well as the vibe.
Ruskis is the best. It's a great neighborhood bar. Good drink. Good food. Good times.I like the steak sandwich.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic atmosphere, beer, food and Playlist! One of the last classic neighborhood bars in existence.
If you were looking for a great place to eat, and a beer for breakfast, lunch or dinner, Check this place out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Galley Breakfast
much loved local dive bar with a damn good kitchen, we always get the Joe Moran coffee drink, u can only find an alcoholic coffee that strong AND that delicious at
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Ruski's Eggs Benedict
Favorite dive bar in Portland, Maine. It's cozy, with just a few TVs. During football season they were accommodating to play Buffalo Bills games for me. Good place to grab beers with your friends if you live in the West End. Solid selection on draft. I like the apps and they have solid burgers. What's more impressive is coming in the morning after a long night. This place makes surprisingly excellent eggs Benedict. There's a 5% discount if you pay with cash (as of 2024). Bartenders are nice, but not overly so. They are forward and get things done-I appreciate it, especially when I'm there alone and don't want the small talk. I recommend coming here. I feel like it's one of the last of its kind (divey bar) in Portland.
Had breakfast there for the first time it was the hangover special sizable amount. The hash was great , love the potatoes ,eggs were done just right. enjoy speaking with the waitress who has been employed there for 36 years “ i’ll be back”..
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Local is the bestGreat
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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My husband and I stopped in for lunch after moving back home. For Portland,I expected that friendly and family like atmosphere I had grown up around in this area. We had never been to Ruski’s in the past, so we didn’t know whether you order at the bar or at the if they have servers. My husband decided that he would ask, and the lady rudely replied with, “you wait your turn.” (Which we know??? We just asked a simple question???) he responded with, “no worries, you’re all good!” And she just said, “No. I am not good.” Sounds like she needs serious help. She came and threw the menus in our faces, which is unbelievably unacceptable, so we decided to just leave and not bother. Instead of ruskis, I would highly recommend The Ugly Duckling right down the road! Service there is remarkable and the food is delicious. Or if you’re looking for a beer, drive 5 minutes to Bissell brothers and get a local Maine experience. Do not waste your money at this trashy bar ❤️
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
My husband and I stopped in for lunch after moving back home. For Portland,I expected that friendly and family like atmosphere I had grown up around in this area. We had never been to Ruski's in the past, so we didn't know whether you order at the bar or at the if they have servers. My husband decided that he would ask, and the lady rudely replied with, "you wait your turn." (Which we know??? We just asked a simple question???) he responded with, "no worries, you're all good!" And she just said, "No. I am not good." Sounds like she needs serious help. She came and threw the menus in our faces, which is unbelievably unacceptable, so we decided to just leave and not bother. Instead of ruskis, I would highly recommend The Ugly Duckling right down the road! Service there is remarkable and the food is delicious. Or if you're looking for a beer, drive 5 minutes to Bissell brothers and get a local Maine experience. Do not waste your money at this trashy bar
Best cup of coffee I've had. Love the atmosphere, and great staff. A certified Portland classic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great fun
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
My husband and I stopped in for lunch after moving back home. For ********,I expected that friendly and family like atmosphere I had grown up around in this area. We had never been to Ruskis in the past, so we didnt know whether you order at the bar or at the if they have servers. My husband decided that he would ask, and the lady ****** replied with, you wait your turn. (Which we know??? We just asked a simple question???) he responded with, no worries, youre all good! And she just said, No. I am not good. Sounds like she needs serious help. She came and threw the menus in our faces, which is unbelievably unacceptable, so we decided to just leave and not bother. Instead of ruskis, I would highly recommend The Ugly Duckling right down the road! Service there is remarkable and the food is delicious. Or if youre looking for a beer, drive 5 minutes to ******* brothers and get a local ***** experience. Do not waste your money at this trashy bar ??