This place is insanely adorable. The servers were so sweet and highly attentive. The food was outrageously good. If you are a cheese or wine lover this is this place for you. We also tried some of the specialty cocktails. My biggest recommendation is the Brie appetizer and their specialty paloma (I cannot remember the cute name they gave it) read more

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Great place with lots of drink options and amazing bites to eat. A reservation is recommended as this place is usually pretty busy. This is my fourth time here and I can honestly say the service is subpar. Each time that my friends and I have visited we were barely checked on and almost felt a bit unwelcome. During this particular visit no one even offered to refresh our water or take a beverage order so we did not have the opportunity to try any of the cocktails on the menu. However, the tables beside us were promptly serviced. The proprietor is ever present and seemingly makes it a point to make his rounds to every table greeting and getting to know his patrons--except ours. The owner/manager will walk past our table several times, look us directly in our eyes, and keep walking. Not even a "hello". Once we finished our food and were ready to leave I had to flag down the manager during one of his many visits to the other tables near us to receive our bill. During that time I mentioned how we felt about the service and he shrugged it off. I feel that it is important to note that my friends and I are African American. I unfortunately will not be back. Which sucks because the food is actually good. read more

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The food was amazing and hospitality is always great. Thanks to Mitch for our reservation.

Ripple has all the appearance of a great wine bar without the substance. The wine list, while extensive, is basic and heavy on recognizable top shelf grocery store brands, well known producers, or the most popular international grape varieties. This may be one reason why service interaction, on the night my wife and I visited, was minimal. With a basic wine list, there's no need for educated servers to explain unfamiliar wines to guests - just pour, rinse, and repeat. The menu, on the other hand, is good on paper, but, on average, light on execution. A dish of "caramelized" carrots stood out for being mailed in - or rather passed through a pizza oven for the palest degree of color - after being lightly steamed. Shrimp and grits were passable, but then drenched in an "Alabama white BBQ" sauce that was definitely 99 percent mayo and a few drops of hot sauce. It's hard to fault the kitchen, though, since it's the size of a walk-in closet. Menu items that can be made in advance on the order of catered apps are probably the way to go here: a solid crab cake is an example of what they can put out in spite of their size and equipment limitations. Ripple's interior decoration is beautiful and their cocktails can be creative and generous in size. A "Devil's Margarita," apparently inspired by a New York Sour, given the beautiful Malbec float on top, was tasty, Instagrammable, and large enough in punching power for two, judging by how tipsy my wife was 20 minutes later. If it were easy to pop in while waiting for a reservation elsewhere, we would probably return. However, Ripple appears to usually be quite busy and reservations are recommended - in fact needed during dinner hours. In that respect, they hardly need our patronage. Although we are living in a near golden age of restaurant possibilities here in the Cincinnati and NKY area, it's still true that a bare minimum of real substance is all that is needed to succeed if you get the appearance of substance right. read more

Everything on the menu is delicious you can't go wrong. Such a cute wine bar!! Highly recommend read more

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This is a cute little wine bar with great food and a perfect intimate atmosphere. I came here with a good friend to catch up, and we ended up staying for hours longer than we expected! We got a cheese and meat charcuterie board which was amazing and also a chocolate fondue for dessert which was to die for! Wine, charcuterie, and chocolate fondue - what could be a better combo!? I really enjoyed the staff, we sat at the bar and learned a lot about the wines and got some great recommendations! read more

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My husband and I went to ripple for some small plates and a few glasses of wine. We could not have been happier with our experience. Ashley gave us incredible suggestions for wine and food. Everything was exceptionable. The prices were reasonable, and we left with a plan to make this one of our regular spots. Thank you ripple and Ashley for the amazing experience! read more

Full disclosure here. I know the owners so I want to make sure if you're reading this you know I'm giving a fair and honest review. This place has come to town right on the cusp of the boom. It's a perfect fit, in the perfect location. Walking in immediately feels like a European cafe. The delicious smells from the food being cooked when you walk through the door are intoxicating. There is a long bar with every stool filled except for those annoying random chairs that people leave between parties. Leaving those who would like to sit at the bar having to stand in the background watching the chatter and fun happening in the focused scene. Finally two people were leaving opening up a spot for us to sit with the grownups. Mondays has a wine special for $10.00 which we both took advantage of. The Red wine I was recommended to order by the people giving us their stools was unfortunately sold out, so I took the advice from our bartender and it was a delicious choice. My friend ordered Chardonnay and she enjoyed hers just as much. We ordered four items on the menu. The scallops that were sliced into thin medallions which were good, but for the cost I expected a little more. I wasn't as wowed by them as I hoped. I would have preferred two plump perfectly seared scallops to highlight the lovely fried caper bed they were served atop.The brussel sprouts were very tasty. Nice portion and great sauce. The bruschetta with fig was very nice with the wine just a little sticky. For dessert we had pear soaked in wine with cheesecake. It was served in a small Mason jar. It was very good and a perfect amount for two. The only real complaint I had was the service. There were two bartenders and we were virtually ignored. We had to wave one down to ask to order wine, wave one down to order food, wave one down to ask about dessert, and wave one down to order dessert. Not one time after dessert did the bartender ask if we would like another glass of wine. We waited and then waved one down for the check. Overall I love this place and very proud of my friend for bringing life to Covington and doing what he does best. I know this place will continue to thrive and I look forward to returning. It's a good vibe and we had a great time. We both were pleasantly full, and just slightly tipsy. I hope the people waiting for their spot at the bar had as much fun as we did. read more

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Went for a girls night with party of 5, and made reservations in advance. The staff was friendly and accommodating, even with the 2 hour limit. A great selection of wines. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. Will visit again! read more

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Super cute addition to Covington! The decor and atmosphere of Ripple is trendy but classic at the same time. There are not many tables but most people were at the bar anyways. The wine list was extensive but not overwhelming and our server was great! We had wine and tried a few small plates which were all delicious! I look forward to coming back! read more

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What a gem! You *must* order the beef Wellington appetizer, it is as delicious as the entree at Boca! It's amazing what they whip up in a tiny kitchen behind the bar. We also loved the cocktails with "wine floaters!" The cheese boards looked divine but we just came for happy hour, and we will be back! read more

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We have been here several times and the wine selection is wonderful and the food is delicious - served right out of their tiny kitchen upfront. read more

Had such an amazing time! The ambiance was chic and relaxing. Sat at the bar and was immediately greeted by two somms that knew their stuff! Answered all my questions without hesitation and gave some dope wine/food pairings that were so good. read more

My favorite restaurant in Covington! Food are so delicious and affordable, considering the chic ambiance. My favorite dishes are scallops and shroom pasta. read more

I came because of Chef Will Smith (because I'm all for supporting a fellow grad in their new and exciting adventures) but I'd come back because it was that great! We had the popcorn (I'm pretty sure I'd come back for this alone), beef Wellington poppers (I had the hardest time deciding which sauce I preferred until I realized I can just have them both), the asparagus (egg + asparagus..... I was intregued and not at all disappointed) as well as the nachos ( thank you so much for substituting chicken for the shrimp). We enjoyed every item we tried! Thanks guys! I personally had the half glass of Riesling (I do love a German Riesling), half glass of the Ugni Blanc (great suggestion by our server) before finally settling on the Grenache (I'm not usually a red wine fan but I love this one.) Great atmosphere, great selection, killer service. Ripple Wine Bar did not disappoint! Highly recommend. read more

We have been here several times and the food never disappoints. We haven't had anything we didn't like. They change up their menu and have speciality items too so we like to try it all. Their wine selection is extensive and they always have great suggestions and new arrivals. Great outdoor seating. read more

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Great place for a great wine experience with trained staff. Food is very good. Can't beat this menu! Best in town for small plates. Although, I would love to see finishing salt and olive oil on the dishes and finer chopping. Food service was very slow so try to get your order in fast. Maybe the kitchen is figuring out their groove. read more

Great start to my birthday week at Ripple. Excellent wine choices by Matt and outstanding service by Ashley. Menu choices can't be beat. Definitely a must in Covington. read more

Monday night dinner. Staff very friendly and a good selection of wines. Brussel sprouts were delicious as was the salmon and roasted cauliflower. The short ribs were not great, very dry. But overall a good experience and we will return. read more

I met my friend here after work to chat and have time to decompress. The place was already busy at 5 pm. The place was tastefully decorated- for me it's simple and welcoming. Our waiter is Jason, he was very accommodating, attentive and polite. He seemed like he likes working in the restaurant/bar. This place has a long wine list, but it's not overwhelming since it's in alphabetical order according to its varietal. They also have craft beer, but I was not really paying attention what they have on tap. The restaurant also has a short food menu which I like to pair with your wine. I ordered the salmon, which was delicious. I just wish it comes with a side dish. My friend ordered cherry salad topped with cubes chicken. After we consumed our food, we are still hungry and a little bit tipsy since we each have half a bottle of wine so we ordered the shrimp nachos which was also phenomenal- the flavor of the shrimp was so delicious and cooked just right since it's tender and juicy. I will definitely come back again to this place and bring more friends next time. I heard they have a party room available upstairs. Something interesting I observed, there's no sink or wash area inside the bathroom, it's located outside the restrooms. read more

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Overrated, full wine glass of wine is what's considered half in any other place I have been. Food is way overpriced for the location and service. A $24 scallop plate included 3 scallops, 1" diameter! The $19 Lumbcrub is one piece! Service was bad as well as I waited 45 min to get my meal! Do not recommend read more

I love everything about Ripple... I just wish it had better ventilation for the kitchen area. While the food is amazing, I'm okay leaving the scent of it behind instead of smelling it on me all night. But don't let that stop you! read more

I went to Ripple for the first time last night and I already can't wait to go back!! Everything was delicious, the service was so friendly, and the overall vibe was perfect for a night out with a friend. I got the Merlot, baked Brie, and harvest flatbread and I would highly recommend all of it! read more

My friends and I went here for a girls wine night recently and I was very impressed! The downstairs bar was full so they gave us a table which was a table on its own in between the downstairs and upstairs seating. The servers were very attentive and friendly to us (but they may have been because every time they had to pass from upstairs to downstairs they encountered us). Although I did not eat anything the menu looked good and there were definitely a few dishes I would be willing to try. My friends did share 2 appetizers and said they were good. The only reason I had to deduct a star is when my friend and I ordered our wine they brought us the wrong one. We did not realize we had drank the wrong one until we ordered another glass and it did not taste the same. Overall I do recommend it though and would definitely go back! read more

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I have to say we decided to stop in at this place, it was small but powerful service and the food was excellent. We had the featured crap cake and beef tenderloin with goat cheese--EXCELLENT Justin the head chief cooked my tenderloin a perfect medium rare. The hostess and bartenders were so gracious and tentative. Excellent place to relax and enjoy read more

Every single item I had from Charcuterie to Crab Cake and carrots was amazing. The Mini beef Wellington bites are so fire.

Where do I begin? Honestly, they had us seated right away.. respected covid precautions and then gave us a better seat inside. It's our one year anniversary we didn't say a thing the bartender heard us talking and gave us a free champagne toast. The charcuterie was absolutely delectable and flavorful. Not to mention what they give you with their options. I would have taken a picture but I devoured the whole plate. Not to mention their wine selection is SUPERB!!! Silver oak by the glass? Where they do that at? Not to mention all of the old world wines by the glass. We didn't have dinner just snacks and drink but I will absolutely be back, this is 5 star place if I could give it 10 I would!!! read more

Awesome service. Awesome food. Put Ripple on your list for great take out needs both food, charcuterie and wine. They are currently running take out opens with the KY shutdowns. Add them to your list to check out! We had an awesome experience with our service and food. The Sicilian Flatbread was incredible. So good I inhaled it and totally forgot to grab a picture! Highly recommend checking this place out. read more

My friend and I were here for 2.5 hours and the waiter came to our table only 2 times. The waiter would look at our table frantically and then walk away. We ordered 2 food items and he forgot one of them and had to place in the order late. We questioned a cheese that they offered and he said "I don't know". read more

My friend has been dying for me to go here with her, so while it was still nice outside we made reservations for a week day dinner. The outside seating is limited so I would recommend making reservations but it was very appropriately spaced and I felt safe during the time I was there. They also allow pups to sit outside which is a major plus! We shared a few different appetizers and bottle of wine. Everything we ate was excellent, I can't wait to come back and try more of their menu! read more

I had a friend in town and this was a great spot to visit! We shared plates, and enjoyed a nice bottle of wine too.

Such an amazing experience! The salmon, scallops, and gnocchi was to die for 10/10 would recommend! The service was a little slow but they were very crowded so understandable. Make a reservation before you go, walk ins are hard to get! read more

What a great place!! My friend and I just wanted somewhere nice to spend New Year's Eve and we found Ripple on here and decided to give it a try. Man, I'm so glad we did! The space is super cute with a long bar on the first floor and additional seating on the second floor. Our server was Taylor B. and she was really personable and knowledgable. We decided to do the choose 6 charcuterie board option and Taylor helped us pick out a wine that would go well with our meats and cheeses. We ended up splitting half a bottle of the Silk and Spice red blend, and we got the Manchego, Drunken Goat, and Aged Gouda cheeses with the Chorizo, Prosciutto, and Soppressatta meats! The order also came with crostinis and housemade sides. We also ordered the truffle popcorn. Everyone we had was DELICIOUS and fresh. It all paired so well together, and I could eat their housemade whipped herb cheese by itself because it was so good. I think the prices were appropriate for the quality of everything. This is a great place to go with friends and split yummy food and drink! read more

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We love going to Tuesday's Bottle and Board Night! We went last week and also got the shrimp & grits, baked Brie, and the flatbread and loved it! We will be back again soon! read more

I have never posted a review before, but the experience I had at Ripple Wine Bar was so horrible that I felt it was necessary. My friend and I had a 6:15 reservation, she arrived early and I arrived at 6:30. Our server was nice and took a fairly quick drink order as I arrived. We ordered two appetizers to start and were clear with our server that we would eventually order more food. After an hour or so, I ordered a second glass of wine. At 7:40, we had the menu open in our hands and were waiting for our server to come back to order more food (she had not come back since our food was initially dropped and I ordered my second glass from a different server). A different staff member approached our table and said "I know you just ordered another glass of wine, however the host just informed me that we need this table in 15 minutes. We'll need to cash you out." Both me and my guest were understanding about it in the moment, until we realized we had been in the restaurant less than an hour and half AND there were multiple EMPTY 2 tops directly next to us. They comped my second glass of wine but nothing else. No manager came to the table and we never saw our original server again. Being in the service industry, I am truly appalled at the treatment I received at Ripple. I was so excited to finally try it after hearing such positive things, but less than an hour and a half for a full dining experience with extremely minimal table service and no prior heads up felt extremely disrespectful. We went to Mamas on Main after leaving still hungry. I will not be returning to Ripple and hope that they learn to treat their guests with a little more hospitality. read more

Decided to stop by after seeing the review in Cincinnati Refined. It was a very cute wine bar and we will be frequenting often from now on. First off, the wine is kept at the perfect temperature which starts off the review with major thumbs up. We ordered the beef Wellington poppers and the focaccia bread. I will be ordering it every time going forward. If you go, it's a must have! I don't even like mushrooms but loved the beef Wellington poppers. They also allow you to order a half glass of wine so that you can try all the variety available. I will say the only downside is that it is a narrow building but they make the most of their space with modern deco and plenty of seating. We were able to get a table instantly when we walked in. The service was great. Our waitress made plenty of recommendations in terms of wine and food and I am so glad we took her advice! The staff rotated checking in on us and we really enjoyed our experience there. read more

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What a cute little spot this is. I went a few weeks ago after hearing so many great reviews about it and I'm so glad that I did. They are small and quaint which is right up my alley. But, they do have an upstairs for more space so it's not overly small. I will say that from the time we got there the staff was pretty friendly. They all work together which at first was a little confusing because we didn't really know who our exact server was but that always ends up being a great thing because you're never in need of someone to help you. For food, we went to sample style. We ordered a combination of different things like brussels sprouts, sweet potato gnocchi, filet kabob, beef Wellington poppers, truffle popcorn, and cauliflower. Sampling is the best way to go so you can really get a feel of what the restaurant has to offer. Everything I had was pretty good. I would go back in a heartbeat. For wine, which is of course the main reason why we went, I ordered a flight because I couldn't decide on what to have. There were just so many options. And luckily, the staff helped us decide exactly what we should order. I really appreciate a place like this. I'm ready to go back already really! Great food and wine always make for a nice night!! read more

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Had a chance to wine and dine here and was thoroughly impressed! There is a broad selection of wines with offerings by the half glass to explore a varied spectrum from pricepoint to grape. The menu is designed to be whatever your occasion is: from 'snack' accompaniment to a full meal! My GF and I started with the charcuterie(full confession-best value for a board in Covington) and then enjoyed a few small plates including the Beef Wellington poppers and Asparagus. Both delicious! Great addition to the neighborhood! read more

They killed it! their tuesday deal was great. My girls and I came in for a galentines wine night and our waiter was so sweet. 10/10 would reccomend!!! read more

Amazing wine list. Took my parents here while they were in town visiting (I'd call them wine snobs lol) and they were impressed with the selections and how knowledgeable the bartenders were and loved their sugfestions. It's a little tight if you sit downstairs, but getting to mingle with the bartenders was very fun while sitting at the bar! The food was also so tastey, definitely get the popovers and a cheese board! Will absolutely return! read more