Loved the rolls and I ordered chicken quesadillas which was really good. Served with taco sauce and…read moresour cream.

We went last night for valentine dinner. Never again. I ordered a medium well steak and it was well…read moredone. Not a hint of pink. To top that the steak was cold. They put it in a cold cast iron plate. Who does that? This place does. The mashed potatoes were cold and inedible. The coleslaw and friend green tomatoes were really good though.

Darren and the gang at the Scioto Ribber aren't running a restaurant. They're preserving a national…read moretreasure with a smoker attached. I'll give you 20 top reasons this is why I believe this is Ohios best steak house : 1. Darren welcomes you with such casual hospitality that five minutes after sitting down you start wondering if you've accidentally been adopted. 2. The Scioto Ribber is so unpretentious that if a New York food critic walked in wearing a $3,000 suit, the steak would still be the most impressive thing in the room. 3. Some steakhouses sell atmosphere. The Ribber sells steak and lets the atmosphere happen naturally. 4. The menu has less ego than most restaurant owners. 5. The steak arrives looking like it just won a bar fight and a beauty contest on the same day. 6. Every bite tastes like somebody figured out how to barbecue a memory. 7. The char-smoked flavor is so unique that if you served it blindfolded, half the table would think they were eating at a ranch in Montana and the other half would think they died and went to beef heaven. 8. Fancy steakhouses spend millions trying to create authenticity. The Ribber accidentally has it. 9. The wait staff are professionals disguised as neighbors. 10. The service is so genuine that when they ask how you're doing, it feels like they actually want the answer. 11. Other restaurants train employees. The Ribber seems to raise them correctly. 12. The place has more Ohio character than a Reds game, a church festival, and a Fourth of July parade combined. 13. Some restaurants are experiences. The Ribber is an institution with mashed potatoes. 14. You don't leave feeling like a customer. You leave feeling like you attended a family reunion where everybody liked you. 15. The steaks aren't cooked. They're respectfully introduced to fire. 16. The outdoor wood-fired grill does things to beef that should probably require a permit. 17. If a steak could earn a blue-collar PhD, this would be it. 18. The flavor isn't subtle. It walks up, shakes your hand, and tells you exactly where it came from. 19. Most restaurants want to impress you. The Ribber doesn't care. That's why it does. 20. The value is so good that halfway through dinner you start looking around for hidden cameras because surely somebody forgot to charge enough. Bonus Five : 21. Darren runs the place with such affection and quiet pride that you get the feeling he'd rather lose money than let a guest have a mediocre meal. 22. In an era where every restaurant wants to reinvent dining, the Scioto Ribber has spent decades perfecting the radical idea of serving great food by great people. 23. The steaks have more smoke than a political debate but leave a far better taste in your mouth. 24. This isn't just Portsmouth history. It's Ohio history with a baked potato. 25. The Scioto Ribber proves that you don't need valet parking, mood lighting, imported marble, or a sommelier named Sebastian. Sometimes all you need is wood fire, great beef, hardworking people, and an owner who treats guests like family. The two blonds behind the bar are so sharp that hemophiliacs have to file a restraining order The Scioto Ribber is what happens when Americana, hospitality, common sense, and a wood-fired grill get together and decide to show the rest of the restaurant industry how it's done.

Scioto Ribber is definitely good for the area. Friendly service, huge portions, and the kind of…read moreplace where your plate arrives looking like it's preparing for winter. I've heard people call it "the best steak I've ever had," which mostly made me wonder... where else have y'all been eating steak? Feels like the philosophy here is: "Why focus on quality when we can simply give you enough meat to feed a youth baseball team?" That said -- the service is great, the atmosphere is classic local favorite energy, and you will absolutely not leave hungry. Cheers to you, want rush back-but may find myself here again.

We ate here during our first visit to the HMT trail system (we drove in our vehicle, didn't ride…read moredirect from the trails). It was busy on a Saturday night. For a first time visitor, it was confusing. You walk in and shuffle down (no hostess) to a cafeteria line. You order your drinks first, get a tray and push it along. Food next - you order from a large board. Then you take a number and go find your own seat. They have a salad bar and a large hot bar. The salad was great - fresh and lots of toppings! I ordered the filet and my husband ordered a ribeye. When our plates arrived, my heart sank. My filet looked like a burnt pork chop. I did order it medium well, but it looked charred. The ribeye looked delicious though! I was pleasantly surprised though after trying it. It was tasty! It didn't look like the filet I'm used to, but had a very good taste. My husbands ribeye was perfect as well. Overall, the food was wonderful. Our total was $50 and change for two steak dinners and a salad bar. If they had better communication or signs for first timers, they would have gotten 5 stars.

If I could rate 0 stars I would!!! My steak was overpriced, undercooked, and rotten the colors on…read morethe inside were green and grey. Lost my appetite......

Hale House is truly a Charleston gem. They were completely booked, but we lucked out with a couple…read moreof seats at the bar--and it ended up being the best seat in the house. The bar staff was outstanding from start to finish. We had a few different bartenders taking care of us, and each one was attentive, friendly, and great at helping with recommendations. We ordered the New York steak and the Brussels sprouts special. The steak was cooked to a perfect medium, and the Brussels sprouts hit that ideal balance--crispy, flavorful, and just right. Everything we had was packed with flavor. The drinks didn't miss either--ice-cold beer and expertly crafted cocktails all around. If you find yourself in Charleston, this spot is absolutely worth a visit. Highly recommend.

All of the food was so delicious! It was served timely and warm. Our medium rare steak was more…read moremedium, but it was very tasty, good quality and we split it. Loved the loaded asparagus, but I wish it had been a more generous portion. Chicken and cauliflower was well seasoned. The chicken was tender and the grilled chicken sandwich was also a hit. The roasted red potatoes with kale pesto got great reviews from our dinner mates. Our server Ann was the tops! She was funny, personable and engaging. She read us well and made dinner most memorable! The picture is really a "secret"... you take your life into your hands going down into the "speak-cheesy!" The handrail was pretty rickety and the flooring really should be replaced.... It wouldn't affect the vibe at all... Loved my amaretto sour(s)!

We stopped in for an early Saturday Dinner to celebrate Fathers Day…read more We were seated immediately and our waitress was there as we sat down. It was obvious that she was very busy and still made us a priority with drinks and offer of an appetizer. We decided on our meals and she took our order right away. The restaurant is clean and spacious. The food was prepared to perfection and our waitress Elle was professional and offered multiple suggestions for extras and her favorite desert. Yes it is what we ordered. The pie was a large piece and we took half of it home with us. YES we will be back for the brisket special when it comes up.

Pros: Family owned…read moreLots of seating and ample parking Lots of adult beverage options Cons: Our server had trouble knowing the difference between an amber and IPA beer The combo platter had potential, but everything was overly scattered with sauce. That's all you could taste. Pro tip: Ask for sauce on the side

Their website clearly states reservations are not required, and the hours state open till 10 PM. My…read moredaughter and I walked 1/2 a mile across the bridge to go to this place and arrived at roughly 9 PM only to have the hostess tell us that she would not seat us despite the fact there were clearly tables available. Could have done the right thing but chose otherwise. Very disappointed, and I would not recommend this place to anybody. I of course will never return. I wish this restaurant the worst.

My husband and I came here for my birthday and everything we ordered off the menu was delicious and…read moreamazing. We ordered the Caesar salad, the French onion soup, we each got a filet mignon, and the warm chocolate cake. The filet mignon was cooked to perfection and all of the food tasted amazing. The ambiance was great as well. It was not crowded and it was quiet, but you could still talk. The waiter was great as well, he was knowledgeable about the menu and the food, and very attentive. I would recommend this spot to anyone, and especially for a special occasion. It was pricy, but for the meal and the experience it makes sense.

Took forever to get food, but it was worth the wait! The steak was perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!read more

Always great food and service! We go here when we can't decide what to eat! They offer American and…read moreMexican so something for everyone!

Just visiting the area for the night, but what an amazing find!…read more Everything from the friendly service to the outstanding food was 5 stars. Wish we live close, we'd go more often.

The food here was absolutely amazing! The best food I have had in so long it was delicious. The…read moreservice was amazing. Our waiter was kind, attentive and super quick! The service was insanely fast and amazing. the lighting is dim with light music in the background. The vibe is amazing! such a beautiful restaurant. The entire table was blown away by the taste of the food and experience. Highly recommend!!! The salmon was absolutely delicious.

One of our favorite Charleston restaurants. We always eat there before we watch baseball…read more The only downside is the price. Too pricey for what you get. Very clean place and the ambience is fantastic.

First time dining here, and I couldn't imagine us ever coming back. Really disappointed. The…read morereviews were so good, we thought this was going to be great. We were in visiting on a work trip and we were looking for some great food. First off, the venue space is nice. I really liked the atmosphere and vibe. Unfortunately, things kind of didn't start well and they just went downhill from there. We were looking at the higher dollar menu items like the seabass and scallops. They had a scallops special that caught our attention but the chef wouldn't budge on the menu sides. We were looking for something lower carb. What I wanted was the scallop dinner with the special miso sauce, but instead of the sweet potato hash, I wanted veggies. But the server said the chef said no. Based on that, we both ended up ordering a hamburger. It wasn't what we wanted but we felt it was the safest option based on the quality of the appetizer. You see, we had ordered some calamari and it was so bad we had to send it back. It was nothing but hard crunchy batter. There was very little calamari actually in the pieces. You couldn't even pierce it with your fork. It was horrible. Based on the quality and flavor of the calamari, we decided to not take the risk on sea bass or scallops. The burgers came out and they were ok. Nothing special. I've read through some of the other reviews about the complaints of how salty the food is, and I can confirm the food we had was way over salted. Now for the service. This was a really awkward and uncomfortable night. The server was trying but he honestly didn't fit the price point of the menu. Each interaction was more awkward than the next. The things he would say and the way he communicated, made us so confused and uncomfortable. He was a nice guy, he just probably isn't a good fit as a server. We've had good meals in Charleston before, tonight wasn't one of them. The martinis we had were good, but we walked out of there only spending $70, while we had a budget of $125 each to spend. This restaurant lost out on $180 worth of business all because they didn't want to budge on the scallops dish. Do the math, this wasn't a smart business decision.