Ripplewood Whiskey & Craft Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The short rib was succulent! The mushroom flatbread was baked and seasoned to perfection!"
• "The food was unbelievable. Absolutely delicious."
• "The dishes we had (wedge salad, Ripp fries, and mushroom flatbread) were all delicious."
• "All of the dishes, and we had many, were exquisitely prepared by Chef."
• "The food and drink options were taken directly from their regular menu. The pork ribs and bao buns were major crowd-pleasers."
• "The food is consistently delicious."
• "The food and drinks were on point!"

Cons:

• "Food was tasty but portions were small. Wish there had been a little more quantity for the price/quality."
• "The charred octopus was very tender but the char was more of a burnt flavor with very little seasoning."
• "Some dishes are great and worth the big price tag, but many other dishes fall flat."
• "They were undercooked--closer to rare than medium."
• "The braised short rib... I felt like I was drinking oil with how much oil there was in the dish."
• "Wings were dry and lacking in flavor, quesadilla was mostly just pretty generic cheese."
• "The blackened fish with coconut mango rice with pistachio was a let down."

Service

Pros:

• "Service tried their best but the place was jamming."
• "The service was attentive, friendly and professional."
• "Great service every time too!"
• "Service was excellent."
• "The service was excellent & the atmosphere was very welcoming."
• "Our waiter quickly came over with water, and during our visit, he was attentive, friendly, and shared some great recommendations."
• "Service was good as well."

Cons:

• "Never again! Ripplewood needs to ditch the attitude."
• "We were served entrees with no drinks (including water) or silverware."
• "Seating is a bit cramped and service a little slow."
• "Our drinks went to the wrong table, service was slow, and when the drink did come with dinner the server handled the glass from the top?"
• "Wait service could have been more attentive though."
• "Our server was not especially attentive."
• "Service was super slow."

Ambiance

Pros:

• "The vibe and ambiance of the place is really cool."
• "The atmosphere is great."
• "The décor and overall vibe is social but intimate, with mood lighting, a mirrored wall facing the bar, and the style of the staff creating a more hip aesthetic."
• "They have three distintly different areas: the front main floor bar, the back room with a sort of greenhouse vibe and the upstairs dining space that's a little quieter and cozier."
• "The atmosphere is great both early and late and the noise level is usually conversational."
• "The garden area for dining in the middle is lovely."
• "Very warm and cozy, atmosphere is inviting and calm, almost tranquil."

Cons:

• "You will have to use your phone light to see the menu."
• "Space is tight if you are seated at a table."
• "The restaurant was extremely loud."
• "It felt like a diner that was failing."
• "The ambience a bit of speakeasy vibe. We sat in the room pass the bar and it wasn't inviting."
• "Even trying to talk to the host was difficult."
• "It took a long time to get greeted."

Drinks

Pros:

• "Great service and food. Old Fashioned was excellent, not too harsh on bourbon."
• "The beverages were well made."
• "Drinks were great and you make a damn good Manhattan."
• "Pretty decent Scotch, whisky, and Bourbon selection."
• "Whiskey drinks well done with good variety."
• "They do have a wide selection of whiskeys and craft cocktails."
• "The drinks were top notch."

Cons:

• "To be honest I'm a beer and wine guy, but the food was not very good and the service is definitely subpar."
• "The drinks were delicious but the server spilled mine a bit."
• "Our drinks went to the wrong table, service was slow, and when the drink did come with dinner the server handled the glass from the top?"
• "Drinks were really good, but a bit pricey."
• "It shouldn't take 20 minutes of standing at the bar to get a beer."
• "The waiter never checked in on us so never knew how long we were waiting."
• "It took over 30 mins from the time we ordered drinks to when we got them."