Opening night at the revamped Ricardo's! As with any openings, the kitchen was hectic but well orchestrated. (There's a window looking in on the kitchen and staff.) The owners, Shane and Jennifer, went to each table asking customers what they liked and what could be changed to improve their experience. Very good to see on a grand opening. Now, for the rest: Atmosphere: Picture an Italian restaurant from the 30's or 40's in Las Vegas, Chicago or New York. Very classy but definitely not stuffy or dated; something like Sinatra, Martin and Davis would go to. I would return for just the experience. Service: Top notch. The servers make you feel welcome as if you were part of the "Old Neighborhood." Our server, Bradford was amazing. Very attentive, knowledgable and friendly. I asked him for his opinion as to how my steak should be cooked and told him I didn't want it bloody. He explained the difference between dry-aged (Something Ricardo's does in house.) and store bought meat. I took his suggestion, Medium Rare, and it came out perfect. The FOOD!!! : As I said, my steak was perfect. The wife had some fancy pasta dish that I can't pronounce. I'm not a pasta-guy but what she had was delicious and not over/under cooked. I ordered the house salad, another thing I don't usually do, just for this review. The vegetables came out fresh, crisp and colorful; I actually finished it. For dessert, we shared the Creme Brûlée flight. The flavors were Vanilla, Peach and Lemon. I enjoyed each but the Lemon was out of this world! (My spouse just told me she had the Burrata Pasta. =) Top Secret: There's a speakeasy behind what appears to be a freezer door. The interior looked amazing. I'll be going there on my next visit. My thoughts: The owners, Shane and Jennifer knocked it out of the park! From what I heard, there'll be a Happy Hour menu with more choices. Times are tough all over; even businesses are feeling the pinch so Shane & Jen will make every effort for you to enjoy your experience at Ricardo's! This isn't your ordinary steak house, and there's more to the menu than just steak. As for my humble opinion, you owe it to yourself to enjoy an amazing time. Life's short... enjoy it! read more

DATE NIGHT! What a Perfect night to have dinner and an experience! I gave 5 stars for the following reasons. First, we were warmly greeted at the door and immediately stepped back in time. The feel was something right out of the prohibition era. We had dinner reservations on a Saturday night and really didn't know what to expect. Let's just say we were totally satisfied with not only our dinner but the experience. (See pics) Our sever (Bradford) was amazing and attentive but best of all was our delicious food. Bread, salad, steak, pasta and dessert (see yummy pics). If you're looking to splurge a little for dinner and an experience, Ricardo's is the place to go. We can't wait to go back again to check out their speakeasy! read more

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Came here for a private work dinner and we were given a separate room for our group, which made the experience feel really special. The service was very attentive, and I loved the ambiance--private, cozy, and honestly a perfect spot for a romantic date night. I started with the Caesar salad, which was perfectly dressed with nice, crunchy croutons. For my main, I had the steak--cooked perfectly, well-seasoned, and very tender, served with veggies and potatoes. To finish, I took home a panna cotta. It wasn't my favorite (mostly due to the texture), but that's more of a personal preference--I'm sure their other desserts would have been a hit. Overall, 10/10--would definitely recommend, and I'm hoping to come back soon with my spouse! read more

I don't know why we waited so long to try this place. Fantastic high quality meat and wonderful sides. Hubby had the rib eye and I had filet mignon with Gorgonzola sauce, both were cooked to perfection. Far, far superior to 1889 regarding quality of meat, sides and warm and professional service. Family owned restaurant and you can see the amount of pride in their product. read more

Went to the soft opening of the new revamped Ricardo's last night and had the best time! We always have an amazing dining experience when we go but this was by far the best. Rob is the best server hands down. So attentive and goes above and beyond with his service. The new atmosphere was like stepping back in time to the 1920's. The perfect vibe. The new ceiling and light fixtures are so beautiful. I loved the jazz music that was playing along with the old moving projected onto the wall by the bar. We got to the restaurant about 30 min before our reservation, wanting to grab a drink at the bar before. We were accommodated the second a seat became available. The bartender was busy but showed attention and detail to every drink and patron. Took his time with my husband on whiskey options when they didn't have the 2 he asked for (late delivery) at no fault to the restaurant. The ice cube for his drink was in the shape of a rose since he was drinking 4 roses. So pretty. Our table came available as the other 2 to our party arrived and we sat in the new "speakeasy" room per my request. The vibe was just that of a speakeasy. The new merlot chocolate color of the walls will soon be in my house too lol. Robs service was nothing short of phenomenal. We kept our wine glasses filled and gave option on other bottles that we ordered. The new menu was filled with of flavor and great presentation. I had the burrata pasta and my husband had the ribeye. The noodles were a perfect Al dente and my husbands ribeye was the so juicy and full of flavor. The wine was flowing, atmosphere was giving an escape into the sexy 1920's and we can't wait to come back and try more of the menu. read more

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Pros: The service from the moment we walked in to us leaving. Our server was excellent and attentive. The food (crab cakes 3.5 stars; lobster bisque 5 stars; lobster risotto 4.5 stars; crème brûlée 4.5 stars) was delicious. (The ribeye was 4 out of 5 stars btw) Cons: I really have to knit pick and the only thing I can think of was, I kind of wish we sat at a better spot. I would recommend this restaurant for a special occasion. It is pricey but the food and service makes up for it. read more

Ricardo's Kitchen + Bar - 45 day dry aged ribeye - Steakhouses Near Me - Lacey, Washington

I used to LOVE Ricardo's. It was a nice place to celebrate and was upscale... but in the last 2 years I've really struggled with enjoying it as much. The food presentation has gone down hill and sometimes strange. Their interpretation for French onion soup ruined my dinner on my second to last visit. Last night we went to celebrate my son's 16th birthday and his steak was smothered in so much sauce he didn't want to eat it. I think the food is still flavorful, the steaks are delicious, but the presentation and balance has been lost. I remember getting the filet and it used to be a nice design is sauce around the potatoes with the steak laid nicely on top. It didn't completely FILL the plate. When my plate was "plated" this was my vision of how it looked in the back: here's a spoon full of potatoes (splat) here's the steak (smack) here's some Gorgonzola (heavy pour). Like serving in a cafeteria. We've been slowly transitioning to the other steak house in town and unless I notice a quick increase in quality presentation... I can't say I'll keep trying. At this point the last chance will be when we host our Christmas party here (only because the other steak house was already booked) The server was amazing and attentive. It was a little upsetting that he wasn't notified when the sushi chef left. when we'd placed an order, he had to come back to tell us that there was no sushi available. read more

Ricardo's Kitchen + Bar - 30 Day Filet Mignon, 45 Day Prime "Rib Eye" - Steakhouses Near Me - Lacey, Washington

We recently tried the Happy Hour menu. Service was kind and attentive. Kids (12 & 13) enjoyed their meals (caesar salad and meatloaf sliders), and my burger was the messy type of delicious. Expected a bigger salad for the happy hour cost. Fries were wedges but weren't crispy and were semi dry due to how thick they were. Only a tiny amount of tomato in the burger. Definitely still recommend splurging for the steak options if you're headed to Ricardo's - it's what they do best. read more

We love it here! My husband and I have been in 3 times now and every time it has been nothing but wonderful. The staff are so attentive, kind, and knowledgeable. We came in yesterday for our anniversary dinner and ordered "the menu" which was a 5 course meal with the shrimp diablo, the lobster bisque, Caesar salad, a ribeye, and desert. Everything was outstanding! Our waiter was so kind and checked in with us multiple times throughout. We never waited long for the next dish and our drinks / waters were constantly being refilled. Ricardo's is the spot for a wonderful meal and an exceptional experience. read more

Took my buddy out to splurge. He's never had a tomahawk or an old fashioned. Our waitress was phenomenal and the setting was perfect. Both our steaks were amazing and drinks were perfect. Definitely spendy but Ricardo's never disappoints. read more

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Went to Happy Hour and got some pretty good steak tacos and shrimp tacos. Also tried the lava cake which was more uncooked cake rather than a cake with melted ganache in it and they give you the smallest ball of ice cream to go with it. Their outdoor patio is great on a sunny day but the servers were just off. None of them were very friendly and they kinda seemed sad, so I don't want to be too critical since who knows what they were going through. At least the server who brought us our coffee tried hard by frothing whipping cream with milk to make up for their not having half and half, which was nice because it turned out Americanos into lattes. Still, for Happy Hour $80 is pricey for two people. read more

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We had a graduation dinner here. The setting was lovely, but the food was terrible. We had a large party of 8 and all ordered different entrees, and each one was over salted (practically inedible). The Lobster bisque was also gritty and over salted. The desert was good though! Our server was very nice, but never checked on us during our meal. Extremely disappointed in the quality of our meal especially since it is so expensive. We will not be going back. read more

We are over the moon with Ricardo's . Great food and great people. And great cocktails! After work or special occasion, it's the place to go. Service is wonderful and the ambiance is welcoming. read more

Ricardo's did it again! This was our fifth Thanksgiving, spent at Ricardo's, and everything was excellent. Quick service, excellent food, great atmosphere, it could not have been better. *Kudos to the staff and management on a job well done. read more

This is the place for steak, seafood, and sushi (on Wednesday). I can't say enough about the food, the kind service, and the attack on your gastric delights. Bravo! read more

Ricardo's Kitchen + Bar - Filet mignon steak trio! - Steakhouses Near Me - Lacey, Washington

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Food was good but price was high. Pork chop was good but engulfed with to much gravy. And for a high standard place the bathrooms were very messy and dirty. read more

Ricardo's Kitchen + Bar - Outside of restaurant - Steakhouses Near Me - Lacey, Washington

Ricardo's has a cool, chilled aesthetic. Food wasn't for me. It all went south with the old fashion, that had a handful of ice in it! I don't know who drinks old fashions like that but I'm from Ky and that's a no go. Then all the potatoes. Why were there so many potatoes. I had potatoes with my scallops, potatoes with my steak. Why were there potatoes with my scallops? The service was good though and overall ok but those were the things that made this a 3. read more

First Steak in a Long Time - and WOW! I'll admit, I was hesitant to try Ricardo's. I hadn't heard the best referral when I asked around, but I had a craving for a good steak, and a few nights ago, I decided tonight was the night. I'm so glad I did. From the start, the experience stood out. I ordered an Old Fashioned, and let me tell you -- they have a fantastic selection of hard-to-find whiskeys. That night's special was "cheap top shelf," and it lived up to the hype. The drink was perfectly balanced, so much so that I had two. When my steak arrived, it was a little more cooked than I ordered (I had asked for medium rare). I ate a couple bites, and without me saying a word, the bartender -- who was also my server -- noticed right away and offered to have another steak made. In no time, he returned with the chef and a new plate. The first steak was good, but the replacement? OMG... one of the best I've ever had. A dry-aged Prime Ribeye, perfectly cooked, juicy, and full of flavor. It came with tender asparagus, creamy mashed potatoes, and rich, flavorful mushrooms in a demi-glace. Everything was hot, fresh, and seasoned to perfection. Owner Shane Holland made a point to check in, and his hospitality sealed the deal for me. The service was top-notch, the price matched the quality, and between the food, the drinks, and the care they put into making things right, it was a wonderful night out. Thank you, Ricardo's. I'll be back. read more

Amazing. Ordered the Ricardo platter, charcuterie sampler, and was pleasantly surprised. I didn't care for the blue cheese, but I am not a fan of it. Wife had the feet mignon and I had the steak trio platter...the steak trio platter had Japanese wagyu, American wagyu, and I think ribeye...medium rare...all of the steak were excellent. The gargonzola cheese sauce was very good on all of the steaks, smashed potatoes and the broccoli. I did not taste the wife's filet mignon, but she said it was very good. Nice relaxing atmosphere and Tyler was an excellent host. Reasonably priced, although on the spendy side, was well worth it. We did have to get a to go box, the wife; as I could not put my fork down. If I could, I would rate this higher than a 5. Reservations highly recommended, just don't do it kind of last minute for valentines day, as they were booked up solid.. read more

They sure took advantage of inflation, they now have the most expensive menu I've ever seen. The whole menu didn't use to be overpriced, and the tomahawk used to be the best tasting steak ever, back when it was affordable. We splurged and got it again to share, but it wasn't as good as before. The filet mignon our companion ordered was much better. Service was knowledgeable and timely and the bar/lounge ambiance is a nice place to grab quality cocktails even if you're not there for dinner. read more

Every one of my seven dining experiences at Ricardo's Kitchen + Bar has been nothing short of fantastic! The service is top-tier, and the food? Absolutely incredible. Their steaks are next level, and while the Tomahawk is a standout, my personal favorite is the dry-aged ribeye, medium rare, paired with roasted veggies and mashed potatoes--pure perfection. The seasonally inspired menu keeps things fresh, and the bartenders aren't shy with their pours, making every visit an experience. Whether you're stopping in for a quick bite or celebrating something special, Ricardo's always delivers. Oh, and Sushi Wednesday? INSANE. The real Dungeness crab in the California roll takes it to another level. Do yourself a favor and follow them on social media for the latest updates--you won't regret it! read more

They're food use to always be good before they moved. Not sure if they changed out chefs or management but seems like quality is never as good. Had back to back bad experience, we just gave up on eating there. Drinks are mediocre and steaks always come out wrong and not as I ordered. It's a steak house, you 100% should get the steak right every single time!!! Ambiance is nice though, that's about it. read more

Ribeye was amazing. Staff were incredible & friendly. Love the ambiance- great date night spot!

Good ambiance and relaxing setting. Unfortunately, both tomahawk steaks were served on the cool side of lukewarm, potato pot and sides were cold. Server was nice and attentive, but seemed very stressed. We spent over 500.00 and left a bit disappointed. read more

Ok ok. Who has eaten a rib eye steak with no bone?.. Near possible to cut, do to gristle and was charged $72 for it? WTH!!! Waste of time. read more

Came here during the Saturday market which was nice. This is more fine dining and our server knocked it out of the park. We ordered the filet mignon and the ribeye. I fully enjoyed my steak. Came out a perfect medium rare. I thought the wine decoration in the ceiling was very cool. read more

Ricardo's Kitchen + Bar - 30 Day Filet Mignon - Steakhouses Near Me - Lacey, Washington

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Good happy hour menu and awesome drinks !!! Their burgers are the SH** !!! Absolutely love this place !

They tried to be too clever Stick with the Ribeye Unless you have had NY Waygu stick with a filet or ribeye read more

Overpriced & underwhelmed. Worst $200 spent in a very long time. Love that they put their own twist on classic dishes like French onion soup but it was so sour & I took maybe 4 bites. You would think when a server sees a totally full bowl of soup they would ask how it was - right? Standard question for a higher end place. She didn't ask. My husband had a ribeye - med rare was over cooked. Average at best. Don't bother stopping here. Finished off the evening by bringing the wrong check to the table. Couldn't leave fast enough. read more

Ricardo's Kitchen + Bar - Ribeye - Steakhouses Near Me - Lacey, Washington

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Food was great! Atmosphere was fun and chill, there was a fun fireplace outside on the patio. Service was standard but pleasant. read more

Ricardo's Kitchen + Bar - Fun booth - Steakhouses Near Me - Lacey, Washington

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Great selection of steaks, from simple to aged If meat is your desire come here when in WA Service was outstanding, Prices are in line with food and selection Family friendly is a plus read more

Food and service was first rate. Be prepared for it to maybe a little pricey for some people taste. We enjoyed the evening and were surprised when they provide us with a glass of Champagne, finding out we were celebrating our anniversary. We will definitely be back.... read more

Got to experience Ricardo's last week. My partner was a big fan of the lobster bisque, and the mashed potatoes and steak were lovely. We both thought the lamb chops were excellent. Start with those for your appetizer. Mouth watering, cooked to perfection. Our steaks were tender and full of flavor. The staff were very gracious and we felt spoiled. Drinks excellent too - master chef in the kitchen and master mixer tending bar. Fun ambience in the bar. Go ahead, spoil yourself! read more

When you order the steak need to ask for a sign of their sauces. Soooo yummy! Always come for a special occasion read more

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Excellent steaks and sides. We've been here twice and the quality was consistent. Quality atmosphere, service, drinks, and food. Best steak in the area. My husband and I shared the aged rib eye and it was seasoned and cooked to perfection. read more

Great food. Sat at the bar for dinner. Ordered the 5 course meal (appetizer, soup, salad, steak and dessert sampler. OMG! Do it!!! read more

Ricardo's Kitchen + Bar - Dessert sampler - Steakhouses Near Me - Lacey, Washington

I only got a Yuzu Rose while waiting for the night market. It was good. Disappointed that the cocktail menu doesn't have any prices ( I assume if I have to ask then I can't afford them) and is so heavy on gin, whiskey and bourbon because it was a warm sunny day therefore I wanted a light and fruity cocktail. I added a photo of the cocktails that don't have a gin or whiskey base. read more

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Went here for dinner after I proposed to my now wife. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Both of our steaks were great, although I did not have the appetite to finish the massive tomahawk that I ordered. Originally wanted a bottle of Opus One to celebrate but they were sold out. Initially I was disappointed but the house wine expert pointed me in the direction of Quilceda Creek and we thoroughly enjoyed every sip. Service was great and we hope to be back next time we're in the Lacey area. read more

Ricardo's Kitchen + Bar - Tomahawk Steak - Steakhouses Near Me - Lacey, Washington

Food was great! Server was outstanding! Loved the different food options, there were some unique items that you don't see very often, definitely recommend! read more

Way over priced for what you get. Slow service. steak was good but well over priced. Sides were satisfactory.