The Ridley

The Ridley reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Lynda

   Richmond9 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 18, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   It was Graduation Sunday at UVA and the kitchen was very, very slow. Our Waitress was so kind and apologetic. We received some compensation. There was a major mixup of the bill, we received the wrong table's bill, but it all worked out. We had very good shrimp and grits and a good time with our graduate
   

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   Linda

   Chicago / Illinois11 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on May 18, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Clearly poorly staffed & managed on a graduation weekend in a college town - how does that even happen?! Avoidant staff at the front who dismissed patrons who had bookings in advance & were still told to wait. Seated 30 after our booking despite empty tables in the heart of the restaurant that had turned over & were not being held for large parties. Food meh. Drinks unevenly poured all night which is a head scratcher when a server should note the difference between a regular pour & 1/4 pour going to the same party of the same beverage. Need to review & do better on all occasions.
   

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   Deborah VIP

   Richmond3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 13, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our server was delightful and the food was well prepared and the presentation was excellent. The corn bread was spectacular!
   

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   Chelsey

   Richmond2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The restaurant was super cute & the music added a great vibe to the experience. The staff was friendly, attentive, & very accommodating. While we didn’t care for the deviled eggs, the rest of the food was delicious. We tried the crispy brussels sprouts, skillet cornbread, shrimp & grits, & the Bourbon Street pasta—two with blackened salmon & one with chicken. The wine, mimosas, & cocktails were pretty good too.
   

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   Laura VIP

   Philadelphia County11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our server, Michaela, was knowledgeable and friendly in addition to being outstanding at her job.
   

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   Victoria

   New York City31 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on May 5, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a lovely waitress Charlotte. The ruffino was great. It was our 25th anniversary and we probably should have shared that. The salmon was dry but the burger never disappoints. We loved the mood for a Monday it was packed with people. It was a fun night!
   

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   debra VIP

   Washington DC30 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 1, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Very good for dinner. Service excellent. Sat at outside table since acoustics were not great inside. Good food. Ordered salmon and burger.
   

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   Catherine

   Washington DC2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 29, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great experience. Gail was our server and very lovely and attentive. The hostess (I forget her name :-( )was so kind and made our experience personable and checked in on us before leaving. Delicious food and drink, fun atmosphere
   

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   Erica

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was great—definitely lived up to the reviews! I’m so glad I chose to celebrate my birthday here. And honestly, in my 35+ years, I never thought I’d eat Brussels sprouts… but we tried them here, and they were AMAZING! So glad we did.
   

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    Floyd

    Houston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    My first visit to the restaurant. It took a while for a host/hostess to greet me at the entrance, but that was the only drawback. The staff was friendly and attentive. Everything was delicious. Whenever I'm back in Charlottesville, I'll be sure to visit
    

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