My first experience here was wonderful. My significant other introduced me to this restaurant, and I was blown away by the customer service, the quality of the food and drinks, and how efficient everything was.
Unfortunately, my second—and final—visit was the complete opposite. I wasn’t greeted when I walked in, and after I seated myself, the bartender/hostess dropped off a menu and a glass of water before walking away. When she returned with utensils, I asked her a question, which she answered quickly before leaving again.
I ended up sitting there for about 15 minutes, waiting to place my order and debating whether I should just leave and take my business elsewhere.
This second experience was terrible, and I will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Wadie T
Amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carl Robinson
Friday November 7th was my first time at the restaurant. Myself and 5 members of my family went there for my birthday dinner. There was no wait time to be seated as per reservation. Here is what I have to say: 1. For an expensive restaurant no one welcome you. Attendants were quite militant. 2. For starters we ordered codfish spring roll and It was Extremely salty. 3. Big Ass Steak: I ordered medium well and I got well done. In addition, 1/3 of the steak is fat. Serving a customer steak with so much fat is indicative of lacking attention to details. 4. Jerk chicken: this is clearly not jerk chicken. It is salt and pepper. …it has no flavor and the size of the wings (very large) is an indication of poor quality. 4. Fried fish: while the texture is good it has absolutely no seasoning. 5. Curried goat: Of all the foods it has the best flavor, but very spicy. You cannot assume that everyone likes spicy food. It should be noted on the menu “hot”. 6. Rasta pasta: lacks flavor and the pasta is not good quality.
This restaurant is over rated and my family and I were greatly disappointed. For a celebrity chef restaurant the food should be better quality. In addition, the staff are very impersonal and operate as if the business is a production line. The business lacks supervision. The person who cleared the table didn’t ask if we’re finished. During dining no one ask how is the food?. After paying, no one acknowledges our presence by thanking us for coming. I will not come back to this restaurant and I will tell other relatives and friends to stay away.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
Steven Robinson
Poor service, mediocre food, but the ambiance is nice. First and last time coming to this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Donna W.
Our server was very professional and friendly at the same time. She checked back regularly to see if we needed anything or if she needed to remove anything from the table.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nathaniel Wood, Jr
Great food and drinks with great service! Rum Punch👍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sharon Mckenzie
The customer service was amazing. Food was wonderful and the atmosphere was beautiful. I would definitely go back love this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Abby Bee
Ripe’s jerk steak is always a hit! And the price is unbeatable for that size and amazing taste. Tonight was my first time dining in as I usually order to go, and the atmosphere in the dining room is comfortable/laid back with background music but not too loud that you cannot talk with the person you’re eating with. The service from our waitress was phenomenal as she was so sweet and attentive. We came on a week night with less staff there so the service was slightly slow at times but the food came out quick & hot!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Terrell Brathwaite
Main bartender is not a
Tanya Holland
The spin on the Rasta pasta was delicious. Mushrooms, spinach… I loved it.
Jerk Steak was great. I had stewed fish also great. Service was very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
K Omari Fullerton
This is my go to Jamaica sit down Jamaican restaurant in the Bronx area. I celebrated my nephew's birthday. Delicious food. Excellent staff. I will be at Ripe Kitchen on my next trip to New York.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michele Johnson
The food at ripe is always delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
B Levy
One of my favorite places! Great vibe, drinks and food. Summer in the garden is fabulous!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Real Jamaican Spicy Peppered Shrimp, Yard Gone to Italy Rasta Pasta, Buffalo Soldier Jerk Wings
Bri K
The food was okay. The service was not good at all. It took forever for someone to come over and take our orders or acknowledge us. The waitress brought the bill over faster than our drinks and when we were done we were rushed out. Won’t be going back.
My first experience here was wonderful. My significant other introduced me to this restaurant, and I was blown away by the customer service, the quality of the food and drinks, and how efficient everything was.
Unfortunately, my second—and final—visit was the complete opposite. I wasn’t greeted when I walked in, and after I seated myself, the bartender/hostess dropped off a menu and a glass of water before walking away. When she returned with utensils, I asked her a question, which she answered quickly before leaving again.
I ended up sitting there for about 15 minutes, waiting to place my order and debating whether I should just leave and take my business elsewhere.
This second experience was terrible, and I will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Friday November 7th was my first time at the restaurant. Myself and 5 members of my family went there for my birthday dinner. There was no wait time to be seated as per reservation. Here is what I have to say:
1. For an expensive restaurant no one welcome you. Attendants were quite militant.
2. For starters we ordered codfish spring roll and It was Extremely salty.
3. Big Ass Steak: I ordered medium well and I got well done. In addition, 1/3 of the steak is fat. Serving a customer steak with so much fat is indicative of lacking attention to details.
4. Jerk chicken: this is clearly not jerk chicken. It is salt and pepper. …it has no flavor and the size of the wings (very large) is an indication of poor quality.
4. Fried fish: while the texture is good it has absolutely no seasoning.
5. Curried goat: Of all the foods it has the best flavor, but very spicy. You cannot assume that everyone likes spicy food. It should be noted on the menu “hot”.
6. Rasta pasta: lacks flavor and the pasta is not good quality.
This restaurant is over rated and my family and I were greatly disappointed. For a celebrity chef restaurant the food should be better quality. In addition, the staff are very impersonal and operate as if the business is a production line. The business lacks supervision. The person who cleared the table didn’t ask if we’re finished. During dining no one ask how is the food?. After paying, no one acknowledges our presence by thanking us for coming. I will not come back to this restaurant and I will tell other relatives and friends to stay away.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
Poor service, mediocre food, but the ambiance is nice. First and last time coming to this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Our server was very professional and friendly at the same time. She checked back regularly to see if we needed anything or if she needed to remove anything from the table.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and drinks with great service! Rum Punch👍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The customer service was amazing. Food was wonderful and the atmosphere was beautiful. I would definitely go back love this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ripe’s jerk steak is always a hit! And the price is unbeatable for that size and amazing taste. Tonight was my first time dining in as I usually order to go, and the atmosphere in the dining room is comfortable/laid back with background music but not too loud that you cannot talk with the person you’re eating with. The service from our waitress was phenomenal as she was so sweet and attentive. We came on a week night with less staff there so the service was slightly slow at times but the food came out quick & hot!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Main bartender is not a
The spin on the Rasta pasta was delicious. Mushrooms, spinach… I loved it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Jerk Steak was great. I had stewed fish also great. Service was very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is my go to Jamaica sit down Jamaican restaurant in the Bronx area. I celebrated my nephew's birthday. Delicious food. Excellent staff.
I will be at Ripe Kitchen on my next trip to New York.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food at ripe is always delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of my favorite places! Great vibe, drinks and food. Summer in the garden is fabulous!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Real Jamaican Spicy Peppered Shrimp, Yard Gone to Italy Rasta Pasta, Buffalo Soldier Jerk Wings
The food was okay. The service was not good at all. It took forever for someone to come over and take our orders or acknowledge us. The waitress brought the bill over faster than our drinks and when we were done we were rushed out. Won’t be going back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
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