Just finished some delicious hot chocolate by the outdoor fire pit!! It was the best!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bill Taylor
I remember when this Concession Stand was first built! I believe more than 60 years ago The Chef of Rikas Beach Cafe that day I know was not yet born when it was built but he put a great meal out that day . Thanks for the memories.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Racquel W
The fries are outstanding, the ice cream tastes old and I’m not sure the food was thoroughly cooked. A nice atmosphere to say nonetheless, could use better customer service, but a nice establishment overall!Update: the clams and the chicken tenders appeared to be undercooked. And the ice cream machine was on August 31st!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
cool boy874
They have good music all year long and the French fries are
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniela K.
This place and it's owner are fabulous! The cafe has a tremendous variety of quality food and beverages, including: seafood, delicious sandwiches and wraps, pizza from a pizza oven, ice cream, coffee, and beer. I love the curry chicken wraps! Mr. Ripka is a man of many wonderful ideas and knows how to create a fun, cozy ambiance. He often has live music out in the tent. In the fall each outdoor picnic table has a fire pit. He even offers traditional clambakes. There is often live music in the tent. I could not recommend this place more highly. It has really changed the entire atmosphere at Calf Pasture! !
M R
Hands down good food by the shore. Lobster rolls were very delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rachel W
The fries are outstanding, the ice cream tastes old and I’m not sure the food was thoroughly cooked. A nice atmosphere to say nonetheless, could use better customer service, but a nice establishment overall!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Michael Gibbs
We had a Reunion party at Ripka's and The atmosphere, food and service was off the charts great. I recommend Ripka's to anyone and everyone in Norwalk, Fairfield County, and out of towners visiting and looking for a great outdoor venue.
The food at Ripkas was good but the locals here are the worst. Came to eat here and we were given 1.5 hours to park at the extremely expensive parking lot. We tried calling around a bit since we had so much time and were harassed by a local for walking to the beach and not staying at the restaurant. The parking lot was empty on a Monday at lunch time Seems a bit extreme wouldn't come here again.Parking: Parking is extremely expensive and even if you park at the restaurant on a Monday at lunch time when it's empty you are harassed by locals for no reason.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Lobster Roll
Ricardo Daniels
Love the vibe ,the food is grea many choices , friendly staff plenty of parking amazing view . Clean .
We love Ripka’s! Their food is delicious and fresh. Not your janky beach food place like most places you would find. Absolutely love their Caesar salad, pizza and lobster rolls! Lots of live music and events throughout the year. Drinks are yummy too! I will note it does get busy during peak times but worth the wait.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Roll, White Pizza, Chicken Fingers
Jesly Cortez
Truffle fries! By far one of my favorites. They make the best here!
Ben H
ROTTEN SEAFOOD ...Manager can't handle the pressures of serving fries for a living , food made us sick, all around horrible first time experience and never coming back. Don't waste your time just go to overtons around the corner its the real choice for fresh seafood this ripka place is just a huge stain on the community
Carl T.
Staff was not friendly. Lobster on a stick Portion was incredibly over priced and very very small. It was the size of a single mini corn dog for over $30. Also they charged more than the prices on the menu.
micki tiffen
Ordered the grilled chicken sandwich. It was beyond gross--tough , thick piece of chicken and the skin was on it. Yuck. Fed it to my dogs. Never again!
Just finished some delicious hot chocolate by the outdoor fire pit!! It was the best!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I remember when this Concession Stand was first built! I believe more than 60 years ago The Chef of Rikas Beach Cafe that day I know was not yet born when it was built but he put a great meal out that day . Thanks for the memories.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The fries are outstanding, the ice cream tastes old and I’m not sure the food was thoroughly cooked. A nice atmosphere to say nonetheless, could use better customer service, but a nice establishment overall!Update: the clams and the chicken tenders appeared to be undercooked. And the ice cream machine was on August 31st!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
They have good music all year long and the French fries are
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place and it's owner are fabulous! The cafe has a tremendous variety of quality food and beverages, including: seafood, delicious sandwiches and wraps, pizza from a pizza oven, ice cream, coffee, and beer. I love the curry chicken wraps! Mr. Ripka is a man of many wonderful ideas and knows how to create a fun, cozy ambiance. He often has live music out in the tent. In the fall each outdoor picnic table has a fire pit. He even offers traditional clambakes. There is often live music in the tent. I could not recommend this place more highly. It has really changed the entire atmosphere at Calf Pasture! !
Hands down good food by the shore. Lobster rolls were very delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The fries are outstanding, the ice cream tastes old and I’m not sure the food was thoroughly cooked. A nice atmosphere to say nonetheless, could use better customer service, but a nice establishment overall!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
We had a Reunion party at Ripka's and The atmosphere, food and service was off the charts great. I recommend Ripka's to anyone and everyone in Norwalk, Fairfield County, and out of towners visiting and looking for a great outdoor venue.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood, Steamed Soft Shell Clams
The food at Ripkas was good but the locals here are the worst. Came to eat here and we were given 1.5 hours to park at the extremely expensive parking lot. We tried calling around a bit since we had so much time and were harassed by a local for walking to the beach and not staying at the restaurant. The parking lot was empty on a Monday at lunch time Seems a bit extreme wouldn't come here again.Parking: Parking is extremely expensive and even if you park at the restaurant on a Monday at lunch time when it's empty you are harassed by locals for no reason.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Lobster Roll
Love the vibe ,the food is grea many choices , friendly staff plenty of parking amazing view . Clean .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
We love Ripka’s! Their food is delicious and fresh. Not your janky beach food place like most places you would find. Absolutely love their Caesar salad, pizza and lobster rolls! Lots of live music and events throughout the year. Drinks are yummy too! I will note it does get busy during peak times but worth the wait.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Roll, White Pizza, Chicken Fingers
Truffle fries! By far one of my favorites. They make the best here!
ROTTEN SEAFOOD ...Manager can't handle the pressures of serving fries for a living , food made us sick, all around horrible first time experience and never coming back. Don't waste your time just go to overtons around the corner its the real choice for fresh seafood this ripka place is just a huge stain on the community
Staff was not friendly. Lobster on a stick Portion was incredibly over priced and very very small. It was the size of a single mini corn dog for over $30. Also they charged more than the prices on the menu.
Ordered the grilled chicken sandwich. It was beyond gross--tough , thick piece of chicken and the skin was on it. Yuck. Fed it to my dogs. Never again!