The Ridley

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   Bdsjd

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 28, 2023

   overall2food1service5ambience2

   Super garlicky Caesar salad....way too much garlic. Asked for medium and received rare steak. Regular French fries would have been nice. Chicken with mashed potatoes dish, chicken was dry...couldn't eat. Mac n cheese was wonderful I asked without the garlic bread crumbs glad I did. Chicken pasta dish was very good. Lights were too bright for dinner atmosphere. Service was wonderful. Nothing is begging me to go back there again....maybe brunch.
   

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   ThomasS

   Atlanta Metro

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 28, 2023

   overall4food4service5ambience3

   It was cold inside Shrimp and Grits was fantastic!
   

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   GinnyO

   San Diego

   34 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   34 reviews

   Dined on May 27, 2023

   overall3food3service3ambience3

   Enjoyable brunch…need a little better furniture that is more comfortable
   

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   Wimpymom

   Atlanta Metro

   8 reviews

   3.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on May 24, 2023

   overall3food3service3ambience5

   Was looking forward to the crab cakes but they were not available. Had the lobster roll in instead. It was a lot of claw meat. Meh.
   

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 20, 2023

   overall2food3service2ambience4

   Food was not prepared correctly, service experience was slow considering the available seating
   

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Richmond

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 14, 2023

   overall4food4service3ambience4

   Table service was slow but kitchen service was quick, as always, the food was great.
   

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   AKD03

   Nashville

   12 reviews

   3.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on May 14, 2023

   overall3food3service1ambience4

   We sat outside and had an enjoyable meal but the restaurant was understaffed and we had to share salt/pepper, etc. with other tables as a server never came back to check on us. We also had to go inside to track someone down so we could pay the bill. The table next to us had to do the same.
   

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   JimmyL24

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 14, 2023

   overall2food2service2ambience3

   Terrible Mothers Day brunch. Slow service, over cooked food, and just overall bad. People were nice enough, but just not well managed.
   

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   BeckyS

   Seattle

   9 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on May 14, 2023

   overall3food5service2ambience3

   Excellent food. Slow service. Good vibe overall. Would try again to check out the patio.
   

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    InfamousMAT

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience3

    This is probably one of the most disappointing meals I’ve ever had. The coffee is bland and the iced coffee is watered down and old tasting. The bacon is paper thin with not much taste, the eggs were cold, the potatoes were overly fried, oily, bitter and gross in taste and texture. So overly cooked that they had become hollow inside. The service wasn’t much better either. As soon as we were seated we were asked order!! Not even a 5 minute window was given to review the menu. Double charged for coffee. The whole breakfast menu is boring and lazy, even the basic scrambled egg and potatoes execution is lacking. Don’t waste your time or money on this place!
    

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11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Naples

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience3

    Server was pleasant but either new or had too many tables. Service was extremely slow. Food was cold. We were all freezing due to the temperature being so cold and the fans were blowing the entire time we were there. Please note, the last time we ate here, it was just the same and I run hot so that should tell you something. Very Disappointing experience.
    

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    SharonM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was wonderful! I wanted to try everything. Next time I go, I will be trying more things on the menu for sure! The cornbread was delicious, but it fell apart. The service was magnificent!
    

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    stephenl

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    Ok but nothing special. Was expecting more based on the positive reviews.
    

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great menu and excellent service! We will be back.
    

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    Tumbleweed

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    The Ridley was new to us and it did not disappoint. The food was good. Our party of three had a ribeye, a burger and a pasta/chicken dinner. The food was not complicated… pretty simple and I felt adequately filled when done. We were able to enjoy each other and have good conversations. Angela was attentive to our needs. When we engaged her in conversation she was willing to be present and answer all our questions. So, overall our experience at the Ridley was good.
    

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    Denise

    Baltimore

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The staff were very personable and skilled. My husband thoroughly enjoyed the salmon with corn and white beans. I thought the crab cake dinner was delicious!!
    

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    Marilyn

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a group of 5. Everyone enjoyed their meals - shrimp and grits; fried green tomatoes; turkey club sandwiches; and the lobster roll. We were celebrating a birthday and The Ridley kindly treated the birthday "girl" to a complimentary dessert.
    

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    LisaH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We celebrated my son’s 24 birthday. Our server Anna was terrific! She was charming, courteous and efficient….10/10. I had requests for dietary needs and she was able to communicate with the chef and my meal was delicious. The others in the party said it was the best steak (ribeye) they’ve had in years! The cauliflower and cornbread appetizers were a hit. They even brought a special birthday dessert and sang. We will definitely make a date to go back!
    

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    Slouch

    Washington DC

    21 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    Overall, very good. Will gladly return. Lots on the menu to choose from.
    

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    FoodDrinksFriends

    Richmond

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    The Ridley is a great place for brunch! We met out of town friends there and the food selection and beverage choices were all very good. Food was especially delicious! We all loved what we ordered and we all ordered something different. The restaurant is short staffed. The manager did a great job wearing many hats and checking on us. It is a bit pricy, but we felt the great food and friendly service balanced it out. Please be patient! One last note, parking can be challenging. You cannot park at the UVa hospital parking close by. The hotel valet was full when we went so everyone had to park and walk.
    

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Poconos

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience5

    Have dined here before and have always enjoyed. This occasion was very disappointing. Very slow service and food was average at best. We were almost done with appetizers before drinks even hit our table. Had to keep flagging waiter every time something was needed, including ordering our dinner. Won’t rush back.
    

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    KayV

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    Our waitress was very good , but the bar service was very poor. It took us 30 minutes from being seated and ordering our drinks to get them. This restaurant was not overly busy and others were getting their drinks. Evidently p, even though non alcoholic versions of drinks are advertised, the bartender did not know how to make mine. The waitress said that this was not the first time that bar orders had been very slow.
    

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    Jennifer

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was excellent. Portions a good, but not overwhelming size.
    

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    Cushy

    Philadelphia

    28 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2

    Disappointing food badly presented. Service friendly but feels largely like a student hangout, nothing special.
    

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall1food4service1ambience2

    We have dined here before but today was a very underwhelming experience. Sloppy, unprofessional staff & service; our waiter hardly showed up and other staff members seemed equally unmotivated. We waited forever to make our order & never got coffee refills or any other form of attending. This will have been the last time we chose to dine here, given the abundance of options nearby.
    

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    KatherineP

    London

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful dinner, and excellent service. We ate here with family and everyone felt welcome and really enjoyed their food
    

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    CraigS

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was my first time at the Ridley. The food was outstanding. Will definitely go back.
    

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    TonyaF

    Richmond

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3

    The first time I ate at the Ridley which was in 2021 the food was delicious! Now the taste is not the same. Not sure if there is a new cook but the food does not taste as good as it used to especially for the money.
    

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2

    We tried to give the benefit of the doubt after reading the reviews. It wasn’t a horrible time but the food was decent. Everyone but my granny loved their food. She ordered the chicken and biscuits but her chicken was old and stale compared to my Nashville chicken made day of. The service was also slow even though there were only 7 tables. I wouldn’t go back.
    

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    GeorgeM

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and great service. Highly recommend it. Great selections on the menu. We will definitely go back.
    

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3

    We were in town on a weekend getaway and wanted to try a new restaurant. After reading reviews on Open Table, we decided to give The Ridley a try. The space is attractive and well-lit, with tables spaced nicely for dining.
    

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    Josh

    Richmond

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    The food and service were very nice. I don't really believe the price to flavor was appropriate for what we got, but then again, I am not from Charlottsville. Restaurant pricing might just be different there.
    

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    Andy

    Charleston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Sara the waitress was very attentive and food was excellent
    

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    PaigeR

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2

    Waited 45 minutes for drinks and order to food delivery was over a hour. Terribly understaffed.
    

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We are from out of state, but in Charlottesville 4 of the last 3 weekends, and eaten dinner there 3 times and their food, service and ambience were excellent, and the prices fair…highly recommend The Ridley.
    

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Seemed like there was new staff, parking was a little complicated, and my steak came out cool. They did replace my steak, but of course, by the time I got to me, everybody was done eating, and no other comp was offered.
    

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    LauraB

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    The service was a little bit slow, and the food was fair, but nothing spectacular
    

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    Spectre

    New England

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was great. It's a simple menu, but well presented with sufficient variety. Service was excellent -- prompt but not intrusive (server did not remove plates until all diners were done, a rarity these days). Wonderful ambience; restaurant was well decorated, but what stood out was actual distance between tables, which helped moderate noise level. We hope they can keep it up, and we'll definitely be back.
    

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    Elisa

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    We waited 45 minutes to get our cocktails and never received half of the food we ordered. Our server was slammed, and in no way was it her fault. Management did not schedule enough servers. Our server had most of our meal comped in recognition of the bad experience we had so we appreciated that. Food was mediocre at best.
    

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Food was good but a bit overpriced
    

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