Ripka's Beach Cafe

Went there today, Mother’s Day, to have a picnic with my family. I waited over an hour for the food while my parents played with my son and I missed out. One of the workers who appeared to be in charge (middle aged man with dirty blonde hair and a beard) screamed at multiple customers just in the time I was there waiting for my food. It was extremely unprofessional and sad to see how he spoke to these customers. I also witnessed him yelling at the staff. The condiment and utensil area was disgusting. No utensils, no more paper cups for the condiments. It was my first time & I can’t say I would return, mostly due to the shocking way the “manager“ acted. I don’t know how he lays his head on his pillow at night.

This is a very nice place but BEWARE. It’s used by local authorities to ticket your experience to death. Like fishing in a barrel. We parked at the designated spots by the restaurant. Less than 30 minutes later we had a $60 ticket because our tire was over one of the white lines on the lot. There were maybe about 10 cars in the whole lot. It’s an obvious scam and left us with a bad taste on what was otherwise a lovely day.

Delicious food, cool atmosphere, great service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Overpriced sea food! Ordered the oyster po boy, but really received more tomato and lettuce on a Portuguese roll.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

Went to the concert on Wednesday nights, down at calf pasture Beach went in to to order a drink. It took the young girl and the young gentleman behind the counter 5 minutes before they waited on me then I was able to place my order. Very disappointed in the service. The young gentleman was not making any other drink but walking back and forth and the young girl come up came up to me and asked if I was being waited on and I said no. Need to make sure that your employees efficient in taking orders for customers and not making them wait. I've been in the food service business over 15 years and it should never happen like this. Employees need to pay attention to their customers

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

80 minute wait for a burger.
Edit after owners response: leaving this review to be constructive. During the 3rd of July your outside grill tent had an 80 minute wait. The grill staff rang up 2 orders at a time and grilled their burgers/dogs from frozen which was 5+ minutes. As a result, a line of approximately 30-40 people took 80 minutes to serve. This was due to cook staff not utilizing the full grill or preparing food before the order (only cooking burgers and dogs).. leaving this review as constructive feedback for your next outdoor grill event so the staff can cook more efficiently and serve more customers. My experience will reflect in your register transaction history. Thank you,

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1

Right on the beach.
Burgers. Fried food. Raw bar.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Nice option for food & drinks near the beach! Careful parking as the city is trolling looking to fine any non resident parked cars $150. But not to worry, just let them know you are going to Ripka’s to eat. They will record your plate # and you’re good for 90 minutes!

Ordered lobster roll, cold style, so fresh so sweet… very good! Tilapia tacos were ok, maybe a bit too much sauce over top made it hard to taste the fish. Fries are ok, not what I had imagined from the posted reviews. Everyone has their preference on fries.

The vibe is definitely beachy, the food is very good for a simple establishment. Seems something missing to make this a regular stop for us… we will keep trying their menu, hopefully we will find that something special…

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Lobster Roll, Chilli and Fries

Great seafood. Great staff. On the beach too

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Oysters Rockefeller, Lobster Roll, Local Oysters on the Half Shell

When you stop by a beach cafe and it’s run by some college kids back for the summer or high schoolers that their parents forced them to get a job for 3 months, you know it’s gonna be good.

You’re getting an all American classic burger, and fries that are great. Tilapia tacos are on the white people taco side, but the fish was good.

They have cocktails where you can get “on the rocks” or “frozen.” Not slushy frozen, but shaken with ice until it melts i guess.

Prices are totally fair in 2024. $8.75 for a cheeseburger.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: French Fries

Amazing food! The cook was great too! Definitely good food by the beach!

Oysters! drinks, music, volleyball and the skate park!

Great food and a great staff! Highly recommend!

Just finished some delicious hot chocolate by the outdoor fire pit!! It was the best!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I remember when this Concession Stand was first built! I believe more than 60 years ago The Chef of Rikas Beach Cafe that day I know was not yet born when it was built but he put a great meal out that day . Thanks for the memories.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5