Ruckle's Pier

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  Their burgers here are so yummy.  Their pizza is the best ever! The staff is always friendly and quick to refill our drinks. Definitely a great place to eat in Clare!

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  Posted on 06.25.12 Kerry S.

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  Rode into Clare on a sleepy Monday night for early morning business.  Searched for some decent local food on Yelp and I was encouraged by other reviews to pop in here.  Definitely a local joint, but worth moving out of the comfort zone for this solo diner.  If you are in the mood for a cold beer, good burger, and crispy fries, search no further!  The staff was super attentive and didn't mind that I was just passing through town.

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  Posted on 04.06.12 Kristi D.

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  We decided to stop at Ruckles based on their previous reviews... It was a fine " beer and burger" break!  The wait staff was pleasant; beer cold.  Reubens  delivered hot and flavorful.   Free popcorn.    Boooooring decor.

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  Posted on 04.12.11 Leslie S.

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  Service is great.  All the servers take care of you, not just one and they make you feel welcome.  They have good daily specials and the Ribs are awesome.

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  Posted on 06.08.10 Tom C.

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  One wouldn't expect much from a bar on the outskirts of a tiny town in Central Michigan known mostly for Amish woodworking.
  
  But there's just something about Ruckle's Pier on Main Street in Clare Michigan that fits in with the up-north vacationing lifestyle.
  
  Bedecked with a nautical theme and lots of wooden modling, Ruckle's is the home to cheap beer in frosty mugs and some great food.
  
  I was impressed by my ham sub and also the ceasar salad, and not just because I have low standards for anything cooked in Clare. To be honest, I've had bad experiences in this city before, most notably and Town and Country where the buffet consisted of brown iceberg lettuce and spamsteak. Regardless, the food was good at Ruckle's.
  
  Good from a restaurant I didn't expect it from. Good for a bar. And just good. Also, my pints of beer were $1.45 each which is like the greatest thing since karaoke night in a hick-town, which by the way, this place has.
  
  Ruckle's also has a few small televisions, a decent -sized bar area and some pool tables. A cool place to stop by if you are in the area or just want to people watch on a late night.

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  Posted on 03.23.10 Jon G.

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  Ruckles is a good place for the younger crowd.  It has more TVs than you can count, all showing sports.  The food is fast and normal.  There is a pool table and juke box.  On Friday nights, especially, it is jumpin'.  Retirees, though, should think twice--this is not a quiet place for a nice, cozy meal.

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  Posted on 10.10.09 Ursus A.

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  With a cottage in Farwell, Clare is the closest city for picking up groceries or grabbing a bite to eat. For a small town, Clare has got a nice gamut of restaurants to choose from, but nothing tops Ruckle's. It is by far the best place around for wings, pizza, and burgers. The place is usually filled with regulars so don't mind the awkward glances and stares as you walk through the side door.
  
  It's loud, usually packed, got a funny smelly and the beer's cold. Just the way a bar is supposed to be. If the food doesn't satisfy you, the experience certainly will. Plus, the beer costs pennies compared to what you'd pay in Mount Pleasant.

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  Posted on 07.29.09 Max K.

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