Ruddell's Smokehouse

Ruddells' team is serving up the finest smoked foods 7 days a week steps from the beautiful Pacific, one-block south of the historic Cayucos Pier.

Jim Ruddell was fascinated by the process of smoked foods and its origins for many years. With the help of his wife, Kathy, ...he spent a lot of time researching and tracking down the purest of ingredients for the seasoning in his recipes. They also visited as many smokehouse restaurants as they could find. After taste-testing dozens of smoked food items and dishes, and comparing them to his...

"Smoker Jim" Ruddell has been perfecting his uniquely delicious smoked foods since 1980.The fish is straight from local docks a(EUR)" literally right off the boat, and he uses only the freshest meats and poultry. Jim combines the finest herbs and spices with the most aromatic woods to create a special blend of flavors for which his Smokehouse has now become famous.