They have a curry shrimp that honestly is spicy AF but I swear it's flavored so well I just suffer through and order plenty of drinks while dinning. Lol the bbq quesadillas had us from the start. And the pasta I've tased it when the others get it and it's on point as well but I'm still stuck on the curry shrimp cause the flavor is unique to this place. I'd frequent more when they start taking CC. read more

Unfortunately I got food poisoning from them this past weekend. I had there salmon special with cod fish spring rolls and there spicy shrimp, and 4 hours later I was in the emergency room with a severe upset stomach. Service is also lacking, as they have one hostess who is also the server. Will not ever be returning. I advise caution. read more

We came to our favorite place for Valentine's Day and of course it didn't disappoint us and it never does. We got our usual and took the oxtails to go and the jerk chicken to go as well. Everything was beautiful inside and the ambiance was amazing great music had me singing and having a good vibe. My night couldn't have gotten any better but it did. I got to see Nigel the owner. He is the best and we have been coming to ripe over 10 years now. The food always stays the same and never change. The staff / family is the best of the best. Thank you for having us and making our Valentine's Day special. Stop by people for some delicious food. Every time we come we feel at home. read more

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I really like this spot. I've stopped in a few times since they reopened and I love the menu. They have a great variety of options for everyone. I absolutely love their Rum Punch and their Mojitos are also really well-made and delicious for my tum drinkers. They have a really good happy hour I like to go to on Tuesdays and they also have specials on the other days as well. sometimes you can wait a while for the food because they make it fresh, but aside from that the service is usually friendly and fast paced. If you're looking for a local vibe in Mount Vernon with good food and good vibes and nice music, this is it. read more

Ripe Kitchen & Bar - Rum punch - Caribbean Near Me - Mount Vernon, New York

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Love the new and improved restaurant after the fire. The food is still on good, but the restaurant is more spacious than before. But I must say that I miss when they used to put a piece of sugar cane in your drink. Still one of my favorite spots. read more

This was the 2nd time I visited this restaurant. The staff is very friendly and knowledge regarding the menu. I highly recommend the RUM PUNCH and the steak. It was cooked perfectly and a great place to relax and enjoy a delicious mean read more

The food and service was exceptional ! I would definitely recommend this spot ! The steak was super tender and seasoned to perfection . The Rasta pasta was also tasty ! And the crab cakes is a must ! read more

Ripe Kitchen & Bar - The Rasta pasta with chicken and shrimp was amazing . So yummy! Im a cooker and I was impressed ! - Caribbean Near Me - Mount Vernon, New York

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Food was great here. Steak, wings, crabs cakes all on point. Portion size was on point. Staff was great and the hostess was amazing. I would've given 5 stars but they don't make cabbage here. WTH. But I will definitely recommend to friends and I will be back. read more

Great hangout good food service and music .. special ambiance for special occasions winner been going here 20 years read more

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The juiciest steak I've ever had cooked to perfection. The staff were very hospitable and personable. Always checked in on us asked how were the dishes. I definitely will be returning with my family. read more

Ripe Kitchen & Bar - Ripes big-ass Jerk Rib-eye Steak - Caribbean Near Me - Mount Vernon, New York

The food was great and our server KerryAnn made everything even better with her spectacular service. read more

Ripe Kitchen & Bar - Ripes big-ass Jerk Rib-eye Steak and Jamaican Beachside Style Fried Fish Escoviched with a side of plantains. - Caribbean Near Me - Mount Vernon, New York

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. read more

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The food in this restaurant is Exceptional. The taste of the Big A. Steak can't be put into words. Let's just say it's heavenly!! The service is always top notch. One of my favorite places to eat. read more

Loved it. The food was very good. Enjoyed the escovixh fish and the rum punch. Appetizers were good as well.

This is my favorite place to dine in Mount Vernon. The Fish is all I eat, as everything is delicious, I just fell in love with their Fish.

The pepper shrimp was good , however the Rasta pasta was watery. Food use to be better but the establishment is still a vibe. The service is good the drinks were not that great. I ordered a drink that stated it was strong but tasted like juice. Small cozy spot, if you want to get out and grab a bite. read more

Ripe Kitchen & Bar - Fried Red snapper and Rasta Pasta - Caribbean Near Me - Mount Vernon, New York

I'm not sure where the listing went for Ripe Kitchen & Bar but they're back and I'm sooooo happy! I was craving some West Indian food and since I need to order meals months in advance with my mother *side eye* the fam and I decided to order some Caribbean takeaway. Hubby mentioned the other day that Ripe was back and opened in a limited capacity. They closed down during the pandemic after an unfortunate fire. That had been in the badk of my king for a few days so this was a Greta opportunity. Hubby and I took our Little to D&B for some electronic fun and when we left, we made called in our order for pick-up. Kheri answered and was super friendly on the phone (and in person). I wasn't prepared for a 30-40 minute wait on the order but we made due and killed some time before heading over to the restaurant. They're located only 10 minutes from Co-op City so it's worth it for us to order take out for pick-up and drive it back home. The travel time did not hurt the meal in the slightest. Once we arrived to the restaurant, we could see from outside that they have done some nice renovations. The front bar area is currently serving as their only dining area but that will all change by 11/18/22, when they will be fully renovated and open to max capacity. If you're picking up, there's a clearly marked sign near the entrance to what will be their larger indoor dining area. Kheri assisted me, rang me up and rang me up and was very pleasant, smiling during the entire transaction. This was already a 180° difference from what I've experienced on a few occasions at this restaurant. My order was ready and we were set to go. Everything was still warm and tasty at home. Their menu is super limited but everything is still very good. Grub Rundown: Buffalo Soldier Jerk Wings - very tasty. Not spicy at all. The horseradish bleu cheese sauce that accompanied the wings pairs well. We all liked it. Negril Style Curry Shrimp - I ordered this with white rice and it was great. It's very spicy so make sure you ask to adjust for your tolerance. Mih yardie, so mih like ieet. Yard Gone To Italy (Rasta Pasta) - I got this for babes. I asked ahead whether it was spicy and was told no. It is not spicy at all. We're working on increasing my babe's tolerance for spice but we have to go little by little. She's getting there but in the meantime, this dish was perfect for her. Ripe's "Big Ass" Jerk Ribeye Steak - Both the fellas got this dish and it was perfectly prepared. We asked for mid-temp for both and they were executed as requested. They were paired with rice and peas and tipped with their Chadon Beni sauce, which is out of this world! Spicy, for sure, but worth the extra sips of rum punch. Rum Punch - Thanks to Covid, we're still able to purchase to-go drinks and I picked up two rum lunches for hubby and I to have with din. They are still great but which they filled up the cups to the top. You can definitely taste the Wrey & Nephew because they don't skimp on the rum so definitely order one for yourself. Im excited that Ripe is back and I'm happy to have them so much closer to us now. I'll definitely be coming back to dine-in. The food and drinks are great and the vibe is forever Irie! read more

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I went there to celebrate my son's 21 st birthday. The atmosphere was a real vibe. The food and drinks were excellent and the service was exceptional. I would definitely go back. I've already told all my family and friends about it read more

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Delicious jerk chicken bowl and great happy hour specials. Loved the ambiance and eclectic decor - fantastic spot. The host was so friendly! We had a great time and plan on returning. read more

A gem! Warm, friendly service and terrific food. Loved it and definitely will be back... jerk chicken quesadilla, plantain boat, and spinach all delicious. Will definitely be back. read more

First, let me start by saying rape is cash only. There is an ATM machine in the back but it's not free unfortunate. This is unfortunate for many reasons. Parking can be a bear here, depending on when Go, however, the food is delicious. Service however is slow and I mean slow because whether it's intentional or not, they simply don't have enough people working and this was a Saturday so it took about 30 minutes to be seated 20 minutes to get water definitely 25 minutes or more to get that drink which wasn't worth waiting for and then the food arrives and you realize it's delicious and you kind of let it go away. The ambience is just OK not too much to speak of. There is an outdoor area but it wasn't open yet and that might've added a little bit more to the experience. I definitely think they could do a better job with customer service read more

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A lovely girls outing with delicious tacos and margaritas! Newly renovated, excellent service and delicious Jamaican food. read more

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Super cool ambiance outside & in. We ordered the rum punch to start off with & it did not disappoint! It was strong but not too fruity either. We didn't order entrees we shared some small bites, the jerk chicken quesadilla, the Cuban boat (sweet plantain with stuffed codfish) & the jerk wings (duh). This spot is a hit! The wings were tossed in their version of a Buffalo sauce with their blue cheese dressing on the side. Extra saucy, nice and crispy. Cuban boat was well paired together & that sauce on top was such a delicious combination. Worth trying. The jerk quesadilla wasn't bad, I didn't love it. It needed more chicken in the quesadilla there was more mushrooms than chicken. Overall, this was a delicious spot. Our server was super friendly. I would recommend you tell a friend to tell a friend! read more

Ripe Kitchen & Bar - Wings - Caribbean Near Me - Mount Vernon, New York

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Ripe is a great experience. Once you enter and have a drink, you'll forget you're in NY. As the delicious food arrives, you feel like you are having a home-cooked meal on the islands. And all of this comes with friendly service. My favorite restaurant in MV. read more

I was immediately charmed by Kheri, the hostess. She pointed out menu favorites and updated me on the one item that was not available. I was interested in a late afternoon snack, and so had the "small plate" of perfectly seasoned ribs. Three good-sized ribs from which the meat really did fall off the bone were presented on a bed of crisp, fresh mixed greens. The drink and food arrived quickly and both were perfect separately and as a combination. I really like classy, family-friendly places. I have fond memories of being out at local favorites with my parents, and encourage such businesses with my patronage. read more

Ripe Kitchen & Bar - "Small plate" of jerk ribs and rum punch. - Caribbean Near Me - Mount Vernon, New York

So I heard about this restaurant through a friend and they talked about how good the food was I'm such a foodie so of course I had to try. What can I say my friends know good food cause baby our food was everything and more. The waitress took our order she was very nice and attentive she asked us if we wanted to order any drinks we ordered the bed room Billie's supposed to be the strongest drink on their menu. When we got our drinks it was soooooo good and yes very strong right up my alley love me a strong drink I feel like I get my monies worth but her service was A1 and she made us laugh. the only thing I didn't care for was how limited food they had on their menu other than that everything was perfect. When we ordered I ordered the oxtails and my boyfriend ordered the steak the waiter warned us how big the steak would be and it was definitely a decent size. My oxtails was soooooooo good omg it was falling off the bone tender and juicy just the way I like them who ever the chef is shout out to you cause you really put your foot in those oxtails I'll definitely be back for more. My boyfriend said that was one of the best steaks he's ever had and he goes to steak houses every month with his friends he loved the pesto it gave the food and authentic taste and the rice and peas was made to perfection. The ambiance was so on point the lighting looked pretty they even have out door seating if you wanna catch some sun it's a decent size restaurant and definitely some mouthwatering food I highly recommend you check this restaurant out I know I will definitely be back !!!!!!! read more

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This restaurant is HIGHLY recommended! The Big Ass Jerk Steak, The Pepper Shrimp, The Rum Punch all are true ode's to Jamaica! During our last visit, the owner, who's been on countless TV cooking shows told us that he was expanding the dining square footage to include an outdoor patio. We can't wait to go back to see what this place has morphed into, work schedules have been hectic but we will make it back there very soon! This place holds a sacred place in our hearts as the food, drinks, service and ambiance never disappoints! We STRONGLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!!! read more

My second time back. Very dark interior with lively Caribbean music playing in the background. They were closed for quite some time due to a fire and quite honestly I'm not seeing the updates that were done. Maybe the kitchen was renovated. Service was good and quick. The food was severely underwhelming. I removed the food tasting better during my previous visit. The drinks are still very strong but it does warn you on the menu. Would not return. read more

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Favorite restaurant. The food Never disappoints! If you want great authentic Caribbean food then you have to go ! Soo very happy they reopened!! read more

SO HAPPY THEY ARE OPEN AGAIN!!! The rasta pasta was my favorite, and after all this time, it's still delicious! The stuffed plantain boat is really good too. Friendly staff members complete the experience at Ripe! read more

I recently went here w my friend on a Sat night because he had heard of the spot and wanted to try. So glad we did. We got there a little after 10:30pm but was immediately seated and given the menus. The spot seems kinda small from our peripheral, but that may not be the case. The bar can sit about 4-5 ppl and there were a couple tables nearby. The one we had had an outlet nearby so good to charge your phone just in case. For starters, my friend has the jerk chicken quesadilla and I had the jerk wings which were amazing. I couldn't eat all of it but had leftovers the next day. For the entree my friend had the rasta pasta w chicken and I had the oxtail w rice and peas, plantain, and salad. Let me tell you the meat was juicy and tender and the rice was flavorful. I was trying to have a conversation but the food was calling me and I was vibing to the music. For drinks, we had to get the rum punch and let me tell you, that ish is no joke. Def says strong for a reason so sip lightly and don't overindulge . All in all, its a cool spot to go to whether its family, friends, date, or solo. They do appear to take card but I think its a discount w cash (don't quote me on it) and they do have happy hour specials which I would love to try. read more

This place doesnt look like much from the outside, but it has a nice vibe. The inside feels a bit like a dive bar because its very dark. However, they have a nice outdoor patio that I prefer. I will warn you that the service is pretty slow and they seem to get very busy. I would recommend coming for an early dinner and assuming you will be there 2hrs. Its a cash only place, but there's an ATM machine that you can use. With that said, the food is pretty good and theres a good selection of items (oxtail, fish, steak). read more

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The ambience in this place was very cool. Island flair all the way... with an at home feeling. Service was mediocre. Only 2 servers there and it was a busy Fri night. We got there about 8pm. Our server was very friendly, but we had to ask for some basic things (like water or napkins), several times. Food menu was very limited but food was perfect. My daughter ordered the oxtail and I had the jerk chicken. The jerk chicken gave me that back home vibe of when you order on the beachside! And the sauce was amazing! Appetizer was the fish "egg rolls" but I wasn't a fan.. a bit too salt and a heavy fishy taste. Can't comment on the bar drinks because I was the driver so no alcohol for me that night LOL.. I did order the homemade fruit punch which was ALSO GREAT! A bit pricey tho at $9.. Only con I had for this place was the music.. There was one speaker up front by the bar, but if you are sitting in the dining section at the back, you can barely hear it. I will definitely try this place again and hopefully give it a 5 star review! read more

If you want authentic yard food ... look no further , I've been coming to this place for years and the food is consistent ! Simply delish ! This place gives you a ambiance like you are really in resturant I'm Jamaica you would t know until you walked out the door onto the pavement . Every dish is literally great ! You can't go wrong with anything you order , i always have thee most amazing time here And the drinks! WHOA ! This famous " rum punch " you only need one . It packs such a powerful punch ! .. if you are a rum drinker or not this drink won't disappoint you . All the servers are so polite ! The dynamic nice . It's usually very crowded so i suggest to get there early ! The music is always great too .. just a beautiful vibe . Def my fav Caribbean resturant on the planet . GOT MY VOTE ! read more

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Food was so good, authentic and flavorful , drinks tasted so good and did the damn job lol. The service was top notch and our waitress was very attentive to us. I would recommend this place to everyone !!!! 10/10 read more

I've been going to Ripe sense it first opened. Andy has an amazing menu. EVERYTHING on the menu IS GREAT. And you must try their rum punch

Food was good Service was great Ambiance was lovely I had family visiting from another state and needed to take them some where different that they don't have in their state so I thought Ripe would be a great spot. I was not so happy because they do not cater to vegans They did not even offer a proper vegetable dish that we have ordered. Besides that the place is great read more

I never would have thought a place that looks so unassuming that you could literally walk right past it would have such good food. Met my girlfriend there for their Wednesday night happy hour. I had never heard of the place and drove right past it before I realized that was the restaurant as it looks like a hole in the wall. The first thing I noticed is that it was pretty crowded in there so I started thinking that maybe it's more to this place than I originally thought. They have an outdoor eating area but unfortunately it was closed as it's still pretty cool here in the evenings. I definitely would like to go back when that area is open as I love eating outdoors. We were seated and decided to order off the happy hour menu. We started with mango passion margarita's. I'm not a margarita person and when I do drink them I would prefer the frozen ones which they didn't have. To be honest, it was good and fruity but that's all it was - fruity. I didn't taste the least bit of alcohol in it so that was a downer but I continued on. We each ordered the tacos - you get three in a serving and you have a choice of jerk steak and fish (tilapia). I think there is another choice but at the moment I can't remember it. I was hesitant about the jerk steak as the one and only time I had jerk it was so hot I couldn't taste anything for a week! The waitress insisted that it wasn't too hot so I ordered two fish and one steak. We also ordered the Cuban Plaintain Boat to share but we never received it. Can I tell you that steak taco was absolutely delicious!! It was so good I ordered three more of just the steak - it was really good. The fish tacos were good as well - the toppings on the tacos were fresh and the fish was cooked perfectly (some places overcook the fish and it tastes dry). I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised by this little place but I definitely look forward to going back again. One thing to note, this is a cash only establishment so be prepared when you go. read more

I had the curry shrimp and rice it was ok. Make sure you bring cash. It's cash only! The drinks are good and strong. I had sex on the beach. The menu is very limited. The waitress was very nice and welcoming. read more

Ripe Kitchen & Bar - Menu - Caribbean Near Me - Mount Vernon, New York

Delicious can't wait to go back! Had the big ass jerk rib eye 10/10! Glad to see them back to and running. read more