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Vibrant Caribbean neighborhood restaurant & bar, complete with a beautiful garden for al fresco dining during warmer months. Classic Caribbean fare not so much with a twist, but rather just executed properly, simply, not overdone or over-embellished with a hint of excitement. A menu inspired by Jamaica, but without boundaries. Enjoy a vibrant and casual atmosphere that is perfect for any occasion. Ripe Kitchen & Bar is a true neighborhood favorite, committed to a unique and flavorful dining experience. Kitchen open till 11pm or later on Fridays & Saturday
Celebrated Jamaican classics such as jerk chicken & steak, plus a backyard with palm trees & a bar.
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Address: 151 W Sandford Blvd, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Phone: (914) 665-7689
Website: http://www.riperestaurant.com/
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Join us at Ripe Kitchen and Bar, where owner Nigel Spence will take us on a flavorful journey through their delectable food and beverages.
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Ctgb2
I recently visited Ripe Kitchen & Bar near the Bronx, and it turned out to be a really memorable dining experience. The restaurant has a warm, intimate atmosphere with dim lighting and a relaxed island vibe that makes the place feel cozy and unique.
The food focuses on authentic Jamaican and Caribbean flavors, and everything I tried was rich and satisfying. One of the standout dishes was the jerk ribeye steak, which is actually one of the restaurant’s most popular items. The seasoning had a great smoky jerk flavor that paired perfectly with the tender meat.
The drinks were also a highlight. Their rum punch and tropical cocktails complemented the food really well and added to the overall Caribbean atmosphere. The menu includes other favorites like oxtail, jerk chicken, and Rasta pasta, giving plenty of flavorful options to choose from.
Service felt friendly and relaxed, and the whole place had a lively neighborhood feel. Overall, Ripe Kitchen & Bar is a great spot if you’re looking for bold Caribbean cuisine, strong cocktails, and a laid-back island vibe just outside New York City. I’d definitely come back again.
… moreThe food focuses on authentic Jamaican and Caribbean flavors, and everything I tried was rich and satisfying. One of the standout dishes was the jerk ribeye steak, which is actually one of the restaurant’s most popular items. The seasoning had a great smoky jerk flavor that paired perfectly with the tender meat.
The drinks were also a highlight. Their rum punch and tropical cocktails complemented the food really well and added to the overall Caribbean atmosphere. The menu includes other favorites like oxtail, jerk chicken, and Rasta pasta, giving plenty of flavorful options to choose from.
Service felt friendly and relaxed, and the whole place had a lively neighborhood feel. Overall, Ripe Kitchen & Bar is a great spot if you’re looking for bold Caribbean cuisine, strong cocktails, and a laid-back island vibe just outside New York City. I’d definitely come back again.
Joey Lopez
Food was amazing! I had the Jerk Ribeye. Wifey had Oxtails. Atmosphere was nice. Will definitely be coming back again.
… moreCarl 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.
… more1. 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.
Hunter Stidham
Ripe Kitchen & Bar is described as a “glorified hole in the wall” by its owner. It surely is, and it’s a whole vibe!
Ripe is the vision of chef Nigel Spence, a Jamaican native who complete his degree at the Culinary Institute of America, following with time working at the Food Network, most notably Bobby Flay. In fact, his Jerk ribeye steak beat Bobby on his own show.
On my first visit, I had to try the steak, which according to the menu has sold close to 150,000 plates.
The steak is 16 oz. It’s a mix of lean and fat, and the menu is VERY clear about that. I would say the steak is probably about half and half, or maybe 60/40. I stuck to the lean, but that’s a me thing, not a them thing. The flavor is something I can’t describe, maybe because I’ve never had jerk flavor on a charcoal grilled steak before.
I thought it was delicious—grilled and seared on the outside, medium to medium rare inside. I requested medium, and it might have been a little on the rarer side of that, but it really was just perfect.
It came with tasty rice and beans as well as a refreshing green salad.
I also got a side order of spicy fries, which were hot and seasoned, in a huge portion.
I had the rum punch, which is quite strong. I was surprised, but their mojito is one of the best I’ve had. All of their drinks are simple—nothing fancy—tropical—things that make you feel like you’re on island time.
The decor also makes you feel like you’re on island time—bright reds, plants, photos of Jamaica. Spence has said in his own words that this will never be a white tablecloth establishment; he wants it unpretentious and wants his crowds tipsy and inclined to sing and dance at any moment. This is more than a restaurant, it’s a community!
Prices are super crazy reasonable. The steak meal was 32 dollars. Drinks 13-15.
Service laid back, but welcoming. You could tell they didn’t care who you were or where you came from, they were just glad you were there! The owner/chef himself bussed my table and was there helping his staff, and that means a lot to me.
The menu also has oxtail (only certain days), Rasta pasta, jerk chicken, a jerk chicken quesadilla, various iterations of plantains, shrimp, curry. I think next time I’ll either try to quesadilla or the pasta (which can be served with shrimp, chicken, or vegetarian).
The parking is street parking. The outside is pretty unassuming and you can pass right by if you’re not paying attention. On warm evenings they open their patio and have live music, otherwise they play reggae overhead. I went around six on a Saturday and was seated immediately, though there were already several tables occupied (it’s a fairly small place). I spent a couple hours there and by the time I left, several more people had come to the party.
It was all locals here. And everyone besides me was Black. That tells me I was in the right place. Can’t wait to go back.
… moreRipe is the vision of chef Nigel Spence, a Jamaican native who complete his degree at the Culinary Institute of America, following with time working at the Food Network, most notably Bobby Flay. In fact, his Jerk ribeye steak beat Bobby on his own show.
On my first visit, I had to try the steak, which according to the menu has sold close to 150,000 plates.
The steak is 16 oz. It’s a mix of lean and fat, and the menu is VERY clear about that. I would say the steak is probably about half and half, or maybe 60/40. I stuck to the lean, but that’s a me thing, not a them thing. The flavor is something I can’t describe, maybe because I’ve never had jerk flavor on a charcoal grilled steak before.
I thought it was delicious—grilled and seared on the outside, medium to medium rare inside. I requested medium, and it might have been a little on the rarer side of that, but it really was just perfect.
It came with tasty rice and beans as well as a refreshing green salad.
I also got a side order of spicy fries, which were hot and seasoned, in a huge portion.
I had the rum punch, which is quite strong. I was surprised, but their mojito is one of the best I’ve had. All of their drinks are simple—nothing fancy—tropical—things that make you feel like you’re on island time.
The decor also makes you feel like you’re on island time—bright reds, plants, photos of Jamaica. Spence has said in his own words that this will never be a white tablecloth establishment; he wants it unpretentious and wants his crowds tipsy and inclined to sing and dance at any moment. This is more than a restaurant, it’s a community!
Prices are super crazy reasonable. The steak meal was 32 dollars. Drinks 13-15.
Service laid back, but welcoming. You could tell they didn’t care who you were or where you came from, they were just glad you were there! The owner/chef himself bussed my table and was there helping his staff, and that means a lot to me.
The menu also has oxtail (only certain days), Rasta pasta, jerk chicken, a jerk chicken quesadilla, various iterations of plantains, shrimp, curry. I think next time I’ll either try to quesadilla or the pasta (which can be served with shrimp, chicken, or vegetarian).
The parking is street parking. The outside is pretty unassuming and you can pass right by if you’re not paying attention. On warm evenings they open their patio and have live music, otherwise they play reggae overhead. I went around six on a Saturday and was seated immediately, though there were already several tables occupied (it’s a fairly small place). I spent a couple hours there and by the time I left, several more people had come to the party.
It was all locals here. And everyone besides me was Black. That tells me I was in the right place. Can’t wait to go back.
najie mighty
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.
… moreUnfortunately, 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.
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!
… moreDee Ellis
Excellent food. The steak dinner is delicious. The quesadillas were terrific. Overall it’s a great place to enjoy a good meal and a refreshing drink. Make sure you have cash although an ATM machine is available.
… moreDavid Scott
Mushy rice. Extra small fish (red snapper). burnt plantains. I complained about the meal unsatisfactoriness. They still charged me $28 for the meal. I took the fish and fed it to the birds in the park. Jerk wings are advertised as huge. But look at those baby wings. No spiceness at all.
… moreTanya Holland
The spin on the Rasta pasta was delicious. Mushrooms, spinach… I loved it.
… moreshyiera daniels
Jerk chicken n rice and beans very dry.. cod fish spring rolls sooo salty can not eat all of it! Rum punch excellent.. upset with the food though because it’s pricey not to enjoy it! Picture u see is what I threw away
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