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Lynn on August 12, 2009 at 10:23 AM said:

I saw Ripe a few months ago on a re-run of the Throwdown episode and had been wanting to try it ever since. We went last night. We were a group of 7 (6 + 1 toddler). The food was WONDERFUL. The drinks, esp the mango mojito, but also the rum punch, were also amazing. I had the shrimp curry, but between the 6 adults at the table, we ordered just about everything on the menu. My husband had the steak and it was SO, SO, SO good! Everyone loved the food. The dessert (mango mousse) was unremarkable, but hey, that's OK... we'll go back anyway. Our only complaint... my friend asked for a high chair for her 2 yr old and we were told there were not any. At the end of the meal she went to the rest room and found a high chair sitting right there. It was literally 10-15 feet from our table but was out of our view. The meal would have been much more relaxing had we had it, but whatever. I have already recommended the restaurant to quite a few other people today and I can't wait to go back. The prices are very reasonable too.

Fannygirl1@aol.com on July 26, 2009 at 02:42 PM said:

Mr. Spence, (chef?) I am sorry, this is not funny. I am quite an educated person.

I went to your cute shack last Friday, 7/24/09 and walked in. These 2 young kids looked at me and did notknow what to do. I am white and blonde and (I think) quite attractive, I try. Right away they said (which I understand) Do you have reservations? I was sorprised and I said: I did not know. THEN: these 2 girls gave me another NEGATIVE: It is only cash. In a tone that I felthey did not want me there. So they proceeded to give me a little table AGAINST THE WALL at the bar, I felt like a dog who peed in your carpet. And they gave me the menu. I never heard the word: WELCOME, MADAME! CAN WE HELP YOU? OF COURSE, WE WILL TRY TO ACCOMODATE YOU.... etc..... I felt pretty UNWELCOME and ran away... I am not a young kid and I have been to quite a lot of unbelievable restaurants in my life and this I tought would be fun. I am dying to try your jerk rubs. I am a gourmet cook and I want to try your fantastic (or so they say( food, but to no avail. I am a local artist (oil paints) and I am very bohemian. I just wanted to have famous Jamaican jerk in my life, but it looks like I am not welcome. What do I do? PLS HELP. LOVE

Sheila on July 23, 2009 at 06:40 PM said:

Gotta tell you, I wasn't sure whether to believe all I'd heard and read about the restaurant but I can truly say that we left on Sunday as believers and fans. The appetizers were absolutely delicious - peppered shrimp and codfish spring rolls - were a HIT! My husband was glad he was adventurous enough to try the goat and loved it. My fish was flavorful and not overdone like most places I've been to. Most importantly, we got wonderful food and drinks without having to go all the way to the city. Thanks Ripe. We WILL be back and soon.

Sheryine-Restaurant Owner,White Plains on July 20, 2009 at 07:54 AM said:

I wanted to write about the new Calamari special we ate at Ripe this weekend but saw the post below. Sorry, but we have come to Ripe many times with no reservations, and had to wait to get seated even though there were empty tables, because the people who made the reservation didnt show up on time. We were not happy about that, but understood how it works. It is unfair to the restaurant and the folks who walk-in, to hold a table in such a small place for latecomers, when you have people waiting to be seated. We have the same policy in place at my own restaurant on busy nights. We have been consistent patrons of Ripe for over three years, and they consistently pack people in, and for good reason. Most people write on these posts when they have a negative experience, but dont when its a positive one. I am happy to see that many write good things too. The Calamari & Mussel Rundown was superb. I noticed they were New Zealand Mussels, and i am sure i tasted truffle oil on the finish. The Yucca soaked up the coconut broth. At $9.95, i felt like i stole it from the restaurant. I bought a second one to go! You would get $20 for that dish in White Plains. Keep up the amazing kitchen work.

nameless on July 11, 2009 at 04:06 PM said:

I just went to Ripe last night and let me tell you what horrible experience it was. I made reservations for 8:30pm for dinner for 2. We got there 8:40pm because we were trying to find parking (no parking available by the restaurant). So we get inside and the person who BLOCKS the entrance way to the dinning area told us because we were late, our table was given to someone else. CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS? I was furious! They said that the policy. Well, when i called to make the reservation, why was this policy not mentioned???...This was absolutely unexceptable. I wanted to speak to the owner or the manager and she said that she was...yeah, right. We finally got a table and what we wanted to order was already sold out...the food was sold out by 9pm....Unbelievable! I will NEVER go back to Ripe, and i will tell everyone I know in the Bronx of my experience. The service and the food was awful and I will continue to tell people of my experience. Training in customer service is highly recommended. What do people see in this place?

Tray on July 9, 2009 at 03:05 AM said:

Ripe is real. The best steak I've ever eaten. I will try everything on the menu but I can't go there without eating the steak. Glad I live close by. But I would travel far to get great food like I experienced there. Service was great as well.

Kevin P on July 7, 2009 at 07:42 AM said:

My girlfriend and I visited your restaurant on 7/4/2009. We came from Connecticut to stay in the area for the holiday weekend with the anticipation of visiting your restaurant. What a great experience !!! The food was phenomenal every thing we expected. The "BIG ASS STEAK" was by far the best steak I have ever tasted. My girlfriend had the curry goat and it was the best we've has as well. We also loved the atmosphere.We will be making your place a staple in our frequent trips to New York in the future.

Derek Garrett on June 27, 2009 at 04:36 PM said:

15 strong came to celeberate my nephew's H.S. Graduation on 6/26/2009. It took me 3 hours to get there but it was all worth it after I tasted the "big ass steak" and the "rum punch". We will be back 15 plus strong again.

Thanks, Derek (Photographer) dgar107154@aol.com

Margit on June 25, 2009 at 07:23 AM said:

We visit Ripe restaurant 2/21/2009.It was my daughter's and my husbands birthday. We wanted to celebrate this special day with good food and fun atmosphere.It was six of us and we all ordered different things.The shrimp appetizer was good but the spring rolls we did not care too much. I had jerk chicken,it was chopped on a plate,and it look like somebody just throw pile of boney chicken to a plate.I was not too impressed about the taste and the others in our table agreed.Then we had three orders of Rib eye steak.The seasoning on the steak was marvelous but,,,10oz of the 16oz steak was filled with fat! I don't know if Ripe restaurant has a different cooks in different days. I have read the other reviews, and I wanted to have the same wonderful food experience. Unfortunately our night ended with a big dissapointment, and I apologized my company for bringing them to this restaurant for a birthday celebration.

Anthony Rolon - Florida on June 24, 2009 at 07:47 PM said:

Everything I expected and more... After seeing the show about a month ago with Bobby Flay and Nigel I couldn't wait to come to NYC! That Big Ass Ribeye Steak is the BEST ever. Open a place in South Florida so I can save on the airfare.

Lori on June 7, 2009 at 07:09 PM said:

My boyfriend and I saw the Throwdown and couldn't wait to get down there to try that Ribeye! Well, we both got it and it was hands down the best steak we have both ever had!! It was perfectly cooked and perfectly seasoned. I loved it and can't wait to go again!! The atmosphere in Ripe is great,too. Everyone is so friendly and the music was nice.

INDIA on June 5, 2009 at 10:15 AM said:

LOVE THE NEW YORK VIBE IN A SURBURBAN SETTING MAKES ME NOT WANT TO GO INTO THE CITY FOR FUN NEED MORE EVENTS THOUGH AND OTHER LOCATIONS "BALTIMORE ANYONE?"

Jennifer on May 27, 2009 at 05:57 PM said:

Ripe is both my boyfriend and my favorite place to eat and drink! It's the place for us to go when we want to relax, unwhine and enjoy each other...... We both wish you continued success...we recommend Ripe to alot of people cause it's just that good........

Serena on May 22, 2009 at 01:10 PM said:

We were really impressed with how wonderful the food was here. We saw the profile on television and were glad we came. Everything was flavorful and everyone was very polite.We will come again for sure.

David Cave & Camille Ngsaye on May 4, 2009 at 07:25 AM said:

Hi Everyone,

We're cousins of Nadine & Saemus from Trinidad. We saw the Throwdown episode last night again, and are still reminscing about our visit last August where we had the jerk steak. The shrimp is also good too!

What can we say but all the best to Nigel and the crew in Mount Vernon. Fantastic service, intimate Caribbean setting, and the food is second to none, even by Trinidadian standards.

Even though Spence was recently chopped, he will always be the best chef in our hearts!

Bless up

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