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    Ripon Social Burger with the Social Margarita
    Marc R.

    Formerly American Social and now Ripon Social. This was my first time dining here since this location changed from a prior restaurant. The shape of the building is quite unique in that it is circular shaped. All seating is on the outside of the circle with a full bar in the center of the restaurant. If you enjoy watching your chef staff prepare your food, the entire cooking area can be seen from most of the restaurant. This is due to the kitchen having clear glass where a traditional wall would be. We dined here on a Saturday night and made reservations in advance. Upon arrival, the hostess located our reservation and promptly seated our party of four. It took about ten minutes for our waiter to arrive and greet us. However, he was pretty attentive to our table the rest of our visit. I ordered the Ripon Social Burger. The meat patty is 8oz and made of short ribs & brisket. It is served on a seeded brioche bun with French fries. I have to say the short ribs/brisket meat patty was pretty dang good. The French fries were a bit skinnier than traditional fries. They tasted great and had a nice crunch. The meal paired well with the Social Margarita. When the waiter learned we were celebrating a birthday, he brought us a large cut brownie topped with vanilla ice cream. The brownie was large enough for the four of us to indulge it. If a member of your party is in the military or a first responder, the restaurant graciously offers a 10% discount. We had a good experience here and would dine here again.

    Mara K.

    Ambiance is great! Decor feels nice and refreshing with open high ceilings, glass that sees into the kitchen and an open bar in the middle of the restaurant. Came here for the 1st time for brunch and it did not disappoint. Hubby said his breakfast scramble was delicious with no extra seasonings needed. My Cole slaw chicken sandwich was tasty and balanced in flavor! My favorite was actually the coconut mojito! It was light and refreshing. Will definitely need to come back and try their dinner menu. We were seated quickly for a Sunday morning and food came out super fast as well!

    Ashley Q.

    The food, the aesthetics, & the service were awesome! We loved our server. So knowledgeable and friendly. I had the eggplant rolled with creamy ricotta cheese in middle baked w/marinara. 5 stars just for that dish! My friend ordered the veal and loved it. I was here when it was Fina's. I didn't really notice anything different about interior. It is now being called Ripon Social. Highly recommend this restaurant .

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    Hazy D.

    Beautiful restaurant and beautiful location. The service was good. We had a good time. Highly recommended. Casual vibe. Good for date nights

    Mia A.

    I made reservations for Thanksgiving. It accepted it. Day of I got a confirmation text asking if I was coming. I typed 1 and it confirmed. An hour before the reservation I got a text saying I was expected in an hour! I get to the restaurant and it seemed quiet. The doors were locked and it was dark. They were CLOSED! I had to find another place for dinner! Highly disappointed!

    Spinach & Mushroom Arancinis mushroom duxelle, chopped spinach, creme de brie, garlic, marinara & parmesan
    Jennifer B.

    Had dinner with a friend; it was pretty quiet on a Thursday evening but the ambiance was very nice. We had the Spinach & Mushroom Arancinis as an appetizer; they were large and full of flavor. I ordered the Lasagna Bolognese as my meal and it was delicious. Because we were celebrating birthdays, we were treated a giant brownie with ice cream on top. That thing was soooo good. Great meal, we will be back again!

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    Marlene A.

    This place was good. The old fashions were made perfect. The meatballs were a little overcooked but the sauce and bread made up for it. Both entrees were delicious

    Parker R.

    We've been wanting to come here for a long time now. We were timid at first because we thought everyone had to make reservations but going during lunch wasn't bad. We came last Friday around 12:30 and there was no wait and only about 3 other tables of people there. I ordered the fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and my partner ordered the burger. Both were amazing but the burger topped everything. That had to have been the best burger I've ever had. I ordered their gin drink too and surprising enough not many people order it yet it was extremely tasty. Sour but yummy. The lemon really hits.

    Stacey V.

    I meet up with some family members while visiting California. What a nice restaurant in Ripon very classy and delicious food. I had a Pasta dish, Creamy Chicken Basil Pesto very good. I highly recommend this restaurant

    Lasagna

    4-Star Review for Ripon Social Ripon Social is such a classy and beautifully put together restaurant. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt warm and elevated. We ordered the lasagna and the margarita pizza, paired with an old-fashioned and a margarita, and every single item was exquisite. The flavors were rich, balanced, and clearly crafted with care. We were seated right next to the open kitchen, which ended up being one of the highlights of the night. Watching the chefs prepare our meal added a really unique touch it felt like dinner and a show. There was also live music, which brought a fun energy to the space. The only downside was the noise level. It was extremely loud, to the point where it was tough to hold a conversation without leaning in. If the volume were a bit more controlled, the experience would easily be a perfect five stars. Even with that, the atmosphere was amazing, and I would absolutely recommend the dishes we tried. The food alone is worth the visit, and Ripon Social definitely knows how to create a memorable dining experience.

    Ribeye - medium rare
    BIanca H.

    We had our company holiday dinner here. It was all of our first time and were not disappointed. They had us in a private room which was nice and intimate and felt comfortable. I had the steak and it was cooked to perfection. Although I didn't try all of the appetizers, the presentation and service was really good. The drinks were really good as well. I had whisky sour with a little amaretto in it and it was amazing, so a shout to the bartenders too.

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    Mark M.

    We came here today for a take out order but first we had some cocktails with are bartender Garder which was a really nice guy We order three pizza mushrooms and pork belly and a Caesar salad which nothing special but the pizza were very good probably the best in town that pork belly delicious and I did like the mushrooms

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    Raj S.

    Very nice place in Ripon. Easy drive from Manteca. Food and drinks were great... chicken is top notch!! Good service by the staff. We brought our baby and fur baby and they accommodated us on the balcony along with heaters... that was generous! We will be back.

    Steak, mashed potatoes, broccolini

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    absolutely love this place for date night or dinner with friends. vibes are immaculate, service is fast and friendly. food is pretty good!

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    Ask the Community - Ripon Social

    Is the patio enclosed? Are there space heaters out there? What does the surrounding area look like/decor etc?

    We have two patios - a larger patio off the bar area and a smaller patio near the front of the restaurant. Our large patio is our main patio, featuring two outdoor fireplaces with lounge chairs to sit nearby. There are outdoor tables and chairs for… Read more

    Are reservations required?

    Reservations are not required, but recommended on busy(Friday or Saturday) nights. You may have to wait if a table is not available. We have eaten at the bar when it was just two of us.

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    Someone told me this place was good so I had to try it . The outside and inside is very nice and…read moreclean. Inside it's not your typical taqueria it has a full bar it's also very spacious. The inside is very classy chic with a Mexican twist . I went during the week so it was happy hour . Their happy hour is pretty sweet ! It's from Monday - Friday 4-6 pm, Dine-In Only . They offered $10 drinks and also $10 appetizers. I ended up getting their tacos de papa from their happy hour, which is two tacos, but they are very fulfilling. They're very delicious and I did not see them in the regular menu so if you go during happy hour, it's definitely a must try. I also ordered Jesse's favorite, which is a Chile that looks like a chille relleno, but it's not instead of the egg it has a cream sauce on top and inside it has ground beef . My dad ordered the fajitas which they came with a side of cilantro rice and beans and also all the fixings like guacamole and stuff. Let me tell you the fajitas meal was huge. You could definitely share it with somebody else. I have to say their portions are very generous. For drinks they have beers margaritas my mother had a Chavela, which is beer with lime. I'm not a big tequila fan, but they do have a full bar so I just changed the dirty linen drink for Gin instead of tequila and it was very delicious . The service everyone was really nice and attentive. Overall, we had a great dinner my family and I we had a lot of food and a lot of good laughs. I would definitely come back. I have to say I love their tacos de Papa and for them being on happy hour it's a win-win.

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    I don't even know where to start. The food - we ordered the…read moreclassic French dip ...sub-par at best. Fries were the extra crunch type that were over cooked. But this place brags on having good garlic fries ...I don't know how. They aren't even sliced potatoes, bc they're made from a packaged substance ...nasty. Service???? Hahahahaha I have found better service at a bowling alley. Choose your seat, nobody tells you the rules, look in the menu & hunt down someone when you make your choice. Be sure to ask for condiments, utensils, salt/pepper, napkins & they will bring you a can of soda. The server was "nice" but he didn't know if the fish are battered & deep fried or if they're frozen & re-heated. Didn't check on us even one time until he brought the bill. Oh yeah, he forgot to give us back our credit card & when we finally found it the card was up on this huge public space counter just laying there out in the open for anyone to steal it. Atmosphere - have you ever seen a guy get a tattoo while you have dinner? Well you will at The Post. Yup, just 4 booths over a lady had a tattoo bed arranged & she did 3 tattoos while we struggled through this experience. Just outside the glass door to the rear of the restaurant was a "pop-up" event ...not bad, but the extra loud music was competing with the music image restaurant & it was kinda annoying. I've said enough & trust me there is more, but you won't want to hear it, maybe you should go throw 3 or 4 twenty dollar bills on lousy food & service & enjoy the experience yourself. Stay away from this place, I went & did the struggle for you & have now wrote about it.

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    Flat chicken taco salad... missing everything but the lettuce.

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