Reviews for Ripka's Beach Cafe in Norwalk, CT
I loved the food, and the drinks were pretty good. I loved the oysters. I would've given them 5 stars but the batter on my... lobster tail or "lobstickle" wasn't cooked all the way through in some parts. I guess it was coated too thick and I got gooeygritty batter in a bite. They were so busy I just decided to take it apart and eat the tail without the batter. Other than that,everything was fresh and delicious. Read more
Ripka's Beach Cafe offers surprisingly excellent seafood dishes, with fresh, local oysters, lobster, and more. It's especially... fun, too, during the summer, when there are concerts at the beach. Definitely one of my go to places! Read more
Been here a bunch of times since moving to Norwalk last year. Great raw oysters. Kids meal is a good deal. But the best items I... have tried so far: -steamed mussels seasoned with garlic and herbs- maybe the best mussels I have ever had -New England clamchowder- big chunks of potato and bacon in it-maybe the best I have ever had (I like it loaded up like how they do it) -regularfries -kids Mac and cheese The only downside is the crowds on nice days. Read more
Been coming here for a few years but decided to do a review today. Ripka's is a gem of a place right by Calf Pasture Beach.... Where you would suspect a normal little snack hut to stand is actually quite an impressive location with a varied menu full offood and drink options. Their seafood has always been top notch but one of the best things on their menu has been their fries.Some of the best fries I've had anywhere, period. Today we picked up a batch with cheese and their truffle fries. Brilliant,crispy, with huge portions they can be a meal unto themselves. Definitely worth a visit to the beach! I'll look forward to mynext visit! Read more
We used Ripka's catering for our wedding at Sheffield Island. We booked this with them in January of 2020 and through all the... uncertainty they stuck with us and put together an incredible event. Since we did not have dancing due to COVID, the food wasthe main focus (after the bride, of course). Clyde put together passed appetizers plus a 5 course meal, with wine pairings andit was some of the best food we've had. Our guests were raving! The staff that day couldn't have been more accommodating andmade sure we had everything we wanted. Would absolutely recommend for catering and can't wait to spend more evenings at thebeach cafe. Read more
We are so lucky to have a place like this in our town. Amazing food, great drinks and a great view. Hot lobster roll is to die... for. It?s a must visit when in Norwalk. Keep up the great work. Read more
We were visiting from out of the area and found this place on the internet. We wanted something that was local to the area. ... Ripka's fit the requirement. Glad we found it! The food was great! The warm lobster rolls, grilled oysters, tilapia tacos,and clam chowder were all fantastic. Highly recommend the grilled oysters. We were here during the off season so there was nowait. Had kids and babies in our party and the environment was suitable for children. When we are back in the area, this placewill definitely be on our "must do/visit" list. Read more
Delicious lobster ???? dinner on a Friday night. Plenty of meat!!! Very fresh, made to order. Potatoes were seasoned and very... tasty! Corn ???? and corn on the cob.. both good to! Live music too! Read more