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Ripple

Ripple

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New American Restaurant and Wine Bar$$$$
Cleveland Park, Washington
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  • Washington Post
    Washington PostApril 1, 2015
    Sit at the bar and order the stuffed bone marrow, mixed with bacon and topped with chimichurri and a streak of apple butter. Smear some on grilled bread, and enjoy with a nice glass of wine. Read more
  • Eater
    EaterJanuary 8, 2014
    Ripple is known for its impressive wine list, thoughtful cocktails and small but impressive menu. Marjorie Meek-Bradley has continued the restaurant's focus on local ingredients. [Eater 38 Member]
  • K T.
    K TNovember 25, 2012
    Local Species: Bourbon barrel aged IPA = amazing. Try these starters: Venison pate, scallops, squash soup w/oysters, agnolotti w/chanterelles. Must come back to try more meats and the bacon pecans!
  • Tasting Table
    Tasting TableJune 20, 2012
    Order the meaty, pepper-spiced wings. They pack a generous, slow-building heat, so use the cardamom-seasoned Greek yogurt as a foil, or a cold pilsner to cut the intensity: Read more
  • Bitches Who Brunch
    Bitches Who BrunchJanuary 12, 2014
    The Bitches Say: A. We’ve always loved Ripple’s focus on fresh, sustainable ingredients. We’re so glad they started serving brunch! Winner of the 2013 awards for Best Cinnamon Roll and Best Mimosa!
  • Philip T.
    Philip TicknerJanuary 12, 2012
    Agnolotti appetizer and Lamb entree hands down was the best adventure I have been on in a restaurant! I was so sad to see every course end but so excited for the next one to begin!!
  • Julia L.heart icon on user image
    Julia Lord NickleFebruary 1, 2016
    Cleveland Park is lucky to have this gem of a restaurant. If the hamachi collar is available you'd be a fool not to order it! Delicious.
  • Washingtonian Magazine
    Washingtonian MagazineJanuary 9, 2012
    What to get:Pickled vegetables with cardamom-spiked yogurt; pistachio agnolotti; quinoa risotto with lobster mushrooms; rabbit two ways (rack and leg-meat confit); duck with crab-apple sabayon.
  • Patrick P.
    Patrick PhoJuly 19, 2015
    "Like pork belly and offal, bone marrow’s moment has come and gone... Meek-Bradley mixes the marrow with bacon for saltiness and tops it with chimichurri for an acidic, herb-packed punch." -WaPo
  • Kitchenboy
    KitchenboyAugust 22, 2011
    The local, seasonal dishes on the main menu are very good. Great wine selection, great house made charcuterie and even on a Saturday night, we didn't feel rushed to leave and turn the table over.
  • Bitches Who Brunch
    Bitches Who BrunchMarch 4, 2016
    You can select from various fresh juices—either orange, grapefruit, peach, or raspberry—to pair with your bubbly. The champagne pours were not stingy, either. Read more
  • Jenna S.
    Jenna SauberNovember 13, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Ask Josh to make you "fall in a glass." It's deliciosity. Also get the butternut squash cheesecake while you can. To die for.
  • Colleen N.
    Colleen NNovember 14, 2013
    From Eater DC: this award-winning wine bar boasts free corkage Sunday-Monday w/one stipulation: purchase wine from their friends at Weygandt Wines down the street
  • 4SqR Expert M B.
    4SqR Expert M BoudreauOctober 25, 2012
    Chile manteca y dulce (a little of everything) mixologist, Josh Berner, crafted a drink that combines bacon-infused Benevá mezcal, cayenne and pecan syrup
  • Washington Post
    Washington PostOctober 16, 2013
    It would be easy just to drink dinner at this dashing attraction in Cleveland Park, where the sophisticated cocktails and carefully curated wine list elevate Ripple.
  • 4SqR Expert M B.
    4SqR Expert M BoudreauNovember 3, 2012
    Cleveland Park New American wine bar, where the “farm-to-table concept is truly experienced” at a “fairly reasonable price (by Washington standards)”
  • Joshua J.heart icon on user image
    Joshua JenkinsSeptember 29, 2014
    Fantastic brunch. Pastry, entree & bottomless mimosas for $28.
  • arish
    arishMay 18, 2014
    good champagne selection. for dessert, try the butterscotch pudding and butterfinger pie-- both are great.
  • AskMen
    AskMenJune 7, 2010
    The new joint sells 50 wines by the glass and offers up seasonal dishes by chef Teddy Diggs, who used to work the pans at Blue Ridge. If you still want to light up, take your Marlboros outside.
  • Kitchenboy
    KitchenboyMay 11, 2011
    Great bartenders, excellent charcuterie, served until very late, meats sliced on a hand powered machine for best results. Can't wait to eat full dinner here.
  • FiOS 50
    FiOS 50November 28, 2011
    Everything on the menu at Ripple is seasonal and rotates constantly to keep everything fresh. Make sure to start with the bacon-roasted pecans.
  • Lindy E.
    Lindy Elkins-TantonSeptember 19, 2012
    Do not miss the custom cocktails, worth the trip alone! At other places new cocktails can be poor choices, but here they are exciting ad unusual and inspired.
  • Denise W.
    Denise WApril 30, 2013
    Amazing food! Even better service. Great cheese plate! Order the fried tomatoes. They are amazing!!!
  • Washington Post
    Washington PostOctober 12, 2011
    ** 1/2 stars in Tom Sietsema's Fall Dining Guide 2011. ("The margarita at Ripple has just the right zing," writes Tom.) http://wapo.st/nKEHhU
  • Taste and See ™.
    Taste and See ™December 30, 2012
    For NYE, they're doing a 5 course meal, including a champagne toast, for $110. Call ahead for reservations. Read more
  • Tammy G.heart icon on user image
    Tammy GordonMarch 19, 2012
    Try the #snakehead if they've got it. It's the tastiest invasive species in the Chesapeake watershed. Help eat em out of existence!
  • John T.
    John TaylorMay 15, 2012
    Order one of the ice cream sandwiches for dessert. They're creative, fun, and most importantly -- tasty.
  • Ardvaarkheart icon on user image
    ArdvaarkJanuary 11, 2015
    If you don't try the Bacon Roasted Pecans, what are you doing with your life?
  • Lauren K.
    Lauren KarasekOctober 27, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Leave your cocktails up to the bartenders, and they won't disappoint, especially if you've got Quintin or the oh-so-cute Theo. I never would have tried the white Manhattan without them.
  • Leandro L.heart icon on user image
    Leandro LageraMay 31, 2016
    Get the motherf*cking bone marrow and don't look back.
  • The Feast
    The FeastJune 10, 2011
    Several pates and terrines are made in-house, including a dill-infused testa and a smooth chicken liver mousse.
  • The Culinary Institute of America
    Be sure to sample the desserts from Pastry Chef Alison Reed. She's a CIA grad! Read more
  • Sydney S.
    Sydney SchaeferOctober 25, 2013
    Get the Berkshire pork and the squash appetizer!
  • M d.
    M dDSeptember 16, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The Peter Franus wines are phenomenal. If u r in for a Pinot Noir; have a Patricia Green.
  • Tim C.
    Tim ChampneyMay 1, 2013
    Napoleon with White Port for dessert.
  • Carmin R.
    Carmin RuggieroMay 29, 2014
    Awesome! Fred, the bartender is the man!
  • Tim C.
    Tim ChampneyMay 1, 2013
    Burrata with pickled ramps
  • Ernesto G.
    Ernesto GluecksmannAugust 5, 2011
    Bacon + Almonds = good times. Dedicate this tip to a Will and Rachel that I know.
  • Chefs Feed
    Chefs FeedAugust 5, 2014
    Anthony Lombardo, chef of 1789, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Gnocchi. Read more
  • David B.heart icon on user image
    David BewJuly 17, 2012
    Excellent food and stellar wine list.
  • Jessica S.
    Jessica ShimMarch 12, 2015
    Washington Post says to get the Stuffed bone marrow
  • Tim C.
    Tim ChampneyMay 1, 2013
    Rockfish with oysters.
  • Davey D.
    Davey DellisJuly 3, 2010
    The cocktails are to die for, but the real treat is the bacon crusted pecans
  • Johnny H.
    Johnny HugelJune 28, 2011
    Chef Logan Cox and the great staff have something amazing here.
  • Matt B.
    Matt BraynardJuly 13, 2011
    Avoid. The service is cheerful and attentive but the kitchen can't keep up and you will wait a long time. The best items here - cheese and meat plates - are items they don't make here.
  • Courtney C.
    Courtney CherryNovember 5, 2010
    Leave your drink to the bartenders they won't disappoint - most creative in the city!
  • Arnaud R.heart icon on user image
    Arnaud RéautéNovember 30, 2014
    Had a pork berkshire and the meat was not tender at all. Food is tasty but not enough to justify the prices.
  • Catherine C.
    Catherine CanoOctober 13, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    If you don't get the Red Hawk cheese, then i don't know you.
  • Joey S.
    Joey SpilatroMay 29, 2010
    New to Cleveland Park. Great wine selection, cheeses, and entrees.
  • Tammy G.heart icon on user image
    Tammy GordonOctober 4, 2010
    Trust in bartender Josh. He's there Sun, Tues, Thurs.
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