As Provincetown residents, we enthusiastically support local restaurants throughout the year and are excited when a new establishment opens. Being of Italian heritage, news of 9 Ryder's opening and cuisine at the old Townsend Seafood location was certainly a welcome addition to the restaurant scene. The good, the wait service and bar staff. The bad, simply said, the food. All served a la carte at higher than average prices. An appetizer of sautéed mushrooms drowning in oil and huge chunks of garlic served just as is in a diner style dishware. Entree, three small pieces of rubbery squid stuffed with bland breadcrumbs (where were the pine nuts and raisins). Side dish, undercooked marinara that tasted like someone in the kitchen opened a can of crushed tomatoes and placed on over cooked spaghetti. Enough said! While in ideal setting, there is no AC, very uncomfortable seating, small tables, white tablecloths and, yes, paper napkins, tight seating so staff and patrons find it difficult to navigate around tables. Plenty of great places to eat in Town, 9 Ryder is not one of them! Yes, first year with poor food quality and presentation, likely be their last. read more

Excellent meal. Great service. Wonderful atmosphere. Did I mention that the meal was really good. Plan to revisit when I'm back on the Cape. Even my wife, the picky eater, enjoyed her meal. read more

We ate here last night-were able to get in without a reservation....it's after the season though...food was okay, service was okay, table was wobbly! So much so that it detracted from the meal. I thought it was just outs but my husband shook the table next to ours and it was the same...maybe they just ordered cheap tables? Also we all had wine except for one of us-she ordered a specialty cocktail ($15)...it came with a neon plastic straw in it ???? Tacky. It was also a cold night-appropriate for winter jackets-and they had all of the doors and windows open. So, the wobbly table, neon straws, and the fact that I almost froze to death while eating are enough to cross this restaurant off of my list. I won't go back...the food isn't worth dealing with what the atmosphere lacks :( read more

We had dinner here based on the recommendation of a local friend. Pretty disappointing. Service was very slow and the server kept apologizing and blaming the kitchen, bartender etc. Artichoke appetizer was excellent as was the sautéed mushrooms. That was about it though. The cod dish had no flavor at all and the pasta with mussels was very gritty. Might just be an end of season off night but not sure I would risk it again. read more

We discovered this place only by word of mouth on the last day of our vacation. The food and service were both incredible. I had the Vongole (Linguini and Clams) and my wife had the Carbonara. Both were absolutely delicious. Our server, Billy was so attentive and so knowledgeable of the menu. He made us feel like we were his only customers. Make reservations if you plan to go. It's a small place and fills up quickly. This might be our new favorite restaurant in PT! Can't wait to go again next year! read more

This was possibly the worst food I ever had in a restaurant. "Borodetto" was supposed to be seafood over pasta with marinara sauce. It was pasta in water sauce. The water was slightly pink, so maybe it had been used to rinse out a pan of marinara sauce. Reminded me of the end of "Goodfellas" where Henry Hill is in witness protection in the boonies and he says he ordered linguini with marinara sauce in a local restaurant and got noodles with ketchup. In my case, ketchup would have been an improvement. read more

The worst Italian food ever! The restaurant is situated on one of Ptowns piers. Good location, near parking but Jesus step up the cuisine! Remember you are restaurant! Food is most important part of your business not drinks! Appreciate your customers! read more

Rude, rude, rude. Should not have even thought of eating here when they were less than friendly when we called for our reservation, but... accepted the seating they gave us for 9:15. Arrived at 9:10 and was told it would be a wait of at least 40 minutes. When I told the hostess we had a reservation, her response was a sarcastic, "well look at the dining room, our tables are full." She said they had a reservation for 10 people who showed up with 20. She said she'd call me when a table opened up -- I asked her, if she had my number, why didn't she call me to tell me there'd be a delay instead of waiting until I arrived? I understand things happen, but the obnoxious and unapologetic attitude was a bad dish to be served. Went to Ciro and Sal's instead, where the staff were much friendlier and welcoming, the menu was more extensive, and the food was excellent. read more

This place has the best view and by far best martinis in town. So creative and strong too. You will not be disappointed , especially with gluten free options on the menu. read more

Owned by two of Provincetown's best known Chef's, these guys and their restaurant are filled with character. Everything is homemade from scratch. The seafood dishes are top notch as they only use the freshest fish. The Eggplant Parmigiana is superb. The food is always served piping hot. The restaurant is intimate and yet always bustling. We have been going there almost weekly from the time it opened. We always recommend it to our friends and out of town guests. Our feeling is that 9 Ryder is really what Provincetown is all about. The one bit of advice I would give you is to make a reservation in advance. read more

Our third or fourth visit and the food is wonderful. Service friendly and attentive. We really like this place! Ambiance is relaxed and intimate, though can be a little loud. The only thing keeping me from giving it 5 stars? The absolutely nonexistent air conditioning on a hot summer night! Windows were cracked open and two ceiling fans worked overtime but it was uncomfortably warm in there. Had to go outside just to get a cool breeze. Please, please, please invest in a better air circulation and cooling system! read more

Went here. Recommended dinner to the patron next to me. When I went to pay for dinner I was told they do not accept AmEx. Had to have a guest pay for dinner. Embarrassing, do not go here. They don read more

This is a lovely local spot located right on the water on Cabral's warf in Provincetown. The food is classic Italian and the recipes are delicious and authentic. The pasta Foriana is delicious, and the burro was excellent. I had the pasta Vongole with little neck clams; the broth was subtle and tasty and the clams were perfect. My partner had the ribeye steak medium rare; it was cooked to perfection, bloody center to crispy outside. I would go back again in a heartbeat. read more

A friend of mine told me about this place. Been back twice so far. The setting is amazing and don't expect to be out of there quickly. All the food is cooked to order and is amazing. I am looking forward to going back on my next trip to Provincetown read more

Had dinner here on our last night of our vacation. Excellent! Our waitress was excellent food was great. Don't miss this place on your next trip to Ptown read more

I ordered the giant 20oz steak pizzaola which was very good. It came with a side of pasta lightly sauced which was excellent. Great ambiance and location. Our server, Billy, was awesome. Very professional and warm. He knows the menu like the back of his hand. I also ordered the salad before dinner and it was larger than expected (which is a plus) and good. One of my dining companions had the melon wrapped in prosciuto which was good. Fair prices. I'll definitely go back. My dining partners have been several times and they are definitely fans. It's nice to find a place in P'Town (I've been going for 35+ years) that can survive. I look forward to going back to 9 Ryder. I'm very surprised to see reviews about rude hostesses who inform diners they need to be out of their table by a certain time. I hate that and have had that done to me. We went on a saturday night with reservations at 8 and the place had some tables open. I didn't get a 'rude' vibe from anyone. I wish 9 Ryder much success in the future. I'll definitely be back and would recommend it to others. read more

Do not waste your money. The food is bland and overpriced and the space is super cramped. The restaurant lacks traditional Italian touches (no fresh cheese or pepper and the like). The cleanliness is questionable. Our water carafe was very moldy so we couldn't drink water. The view would be awesome if the windows were bigger but they aren't. Since it's on the water the restrooms are across the parking lot. I think they make their money off of being "exclusive". The restaurants in town are far far better and much more reasonably priced. I will say, however, that our server was awesome. read more

Outstanding food and service. Old school P'Town at its best. Favorites include Veal Parm, Veal Milanese, Spaghetti al Burro. Fresh daily offerings, often with interesting seafood choices. Very reasonable given the quality of the experience. read more

First time here. The food was really wonderful, and the menu also great. It's a small space, can get pretty loud and feel crowded, but as long as you know what you're getting into, it's well worth it. read more

If you are interested in a good dining experience, stay away from 9 Ryder! Four of us (all women), dined there on Saturday evening, July 18, 2015. We ordered cocktails, a bottle of wine, appetizers, entrees, coffees, and after dinner drinks. Needless to say, the bill was steep. The food was mediocre, at best. Our reservations had been for 6 pm and we were still having our coffees and after-dinner drinks at 8:10 when Marie, the hostess, told us we had to leave! She said we had overstayed our "two hour limit"!!! We were shocked. We weren't finished but she was kicking us out! And why? We later learned that 2 males were waiting for our table! They had 8pm reservations, and they whined about having to wait ten minutes! All four of us are frequent diners in fine restaurants in Provincetown, in New York, and in Boston, and NEVER have any of us been told to leave while we were still having part of our meal! The food was poorly seasoned, when questioned about something on the menu, our server responded with"I don't know! I'm not Italian!" Then came the mysogynistic treatment! We say NEVER AGAIN and anyone who is smart, won't even sample it once! read more

We liked many things about this place. The server Patricia was wonderful. We were last here when it first opened. The place is small but cute and on the wharf off Ryder St. We had a seat near the kitchen which was fun to watch. Squid with squid ink pasta was delicious. Vongole was bland. The berry tart was divine. read more

We had high hopes for this attractive little place in a great waterfront location on the pier. The menu was interesting, offering 6 - 8 different pasta sauces, along with chicken, veal, and seafood dishes. Even the cocktail menu was intriguing, although we chose from their excellent wine selections. However, the food was lacking any flavor! We tried to improve our dishes with salt, pepper, grated cheese - but most everything we had (flounder, various pasta treatments) just didn't deliver. The standard red sauce on the veal was quite good, but not exceptional. With more salt, herbs, garlic, and butter I think this place could easily jump a couple stars. read more

Having been a chef for many years I speak with some authority on restaurants. 9 Ryder has so much potential it makes me sad to see what they are doing to such a great venue. First of all it has an open kitchen. That in itself dictates that kitchen staff need to be in uniform, not in printed t shirts and stained aprons. Second the kitchen staff frequent a store room across the dining room and get beer for themselves during service. fine at the end of the evening to have a cold one kitchen staff deserve that it's hard work, but never, never during service. In addition one of the cooks was constantly touching his hair, a bad habit for hygiene in food production. Finally the food. Chicken Madeira a reduction of Madeira wine and not much else. That was all that was on the plate. A side of pasta 7$ a side of very nice sautéed vegetables another 7$. The fix is training the staff, cleaning up the house and everyone acting more professional. It's a shame to see such poor management of such a great space. read more

My husband and I agreed to a six o'clock reservation last night having requested a 7:30 time slot. I was told, without asking, that there would be a nice table by the window for us. When we arrived we were offered a table for two close to the kitchen and the table that we thought would be ours had been given over to a party arriving at a later time. This bait and switch did not go over well and we left for one of the many other restaurant options in town. We will not return. Too bad as we are annual summer residents who enjoy trying new dining opportunities. read more

Four of us enjoyed delicious meals at this wonderful new Italian restaurant right on the pier overlooking the water. The service was attentive and helpful and the ambiance great. We would certainly return. We took a walk on the pier after dinner which was just perfect. read more

Squid special tasted nasty with dishwater sauce - gross. Cook told waitress he didn't care after she told him we didn't like the meal. Would not take anything off bill. Do not waste your money on this tiny dirty gross restaurant. read more

Just left P town after a fabulous week there. One of the very best meals we had was at 9 Ryder. Although in P town often, this was our first time trying this establishment. It will not be the last time. There were 4 of us whose hobby is to eat out, fine dining preferred. We all agreed this was well worth the price. While the view is fabulous, you do not eat it. This place is all about the food and the service. Billy, our server, was fantastic. Stealth service. There when you needed him but not intrusive. The sauces were great. I had a manicotti crepe dinner that was excellent and had enough left over to have it for lunch the next day...just as good. It was like eating heavenly cheese crepes with a lovely red sauce that didn't overpower. The linguini with clam sauce..delicious that night and the next day. The other two meals were raved about as well. The place is small so surely you may have to wait a bit. My suggestion- go earlier. But be sure to go. This is on our list of repeats for sure. Worth every cent...if you want fast and cheap Italian food..there are other places in town to go to. If you know your food, wines, and want a dining experience go to 9 Ryder. Our compliments to the chef. read more

We had the absolutely most wonderful experience at 9 Ryder tonight. Our server, Billy was a delight and exceedingly knowledgeable about the menu and the wines. We chose delicious stuffed mushrooms, a caprese salad with yum mozarella and tomatoes, lusciously fresh flounder, and the hit of the night, veal piccata with pasta. I have never enjoyed a piccata as well as their version. The veal was tender and the sauce was to die for. We are here for a week and will definitely go back before we have to leave. read more

O.K. I have to admit I am really hesitant to write about this place.....because I fear that word is going to get out about how good it is and I won't be able to get a table! The food is consistently fresh and quite good - a bit on the pricey side but well worth it! The pasta is always cooked perfectly, the salads are huge and fresh (two can easily split a salad - FYI ) The fish dishes are also quite fresh (from what my dining companions tell me - I've vegetarian). The wine list is very limited but the options are pretty decent, there's also a full bar offering some very unique cocktails made with organic infused goodies that looked very tempting. The place is very small, right on the water, great water views from a few of the tables and the service is always attentive and very nice - we dine there often during 'the season' and have found the entire staff to be friendly and competent. There are other Italian options in town (Front Street is one of my favs) but we tend to come back to 9 Ryder because it's small, the food is great and you can have a conversation without straining to hear each other (Front street is very loud - impossible to carry on a conversation there). I highly recommend 9 Ryder....just leave me a table or seat at the bar once in awhile! Oh, and be sure to try the homemade Sorbet - it's amazing! read more

The best thing about this restaurante ris its location. Being set on the pier and space between tables for private conversations are both pluses. The low quality of the food and high prices are enough to keep me from returning. The antipasto I shared with my partner was nothing better than a supermarket version. The pasta I ordered (Foriana) walnuts , pine nuts, and raisins for $20 was bland and hardly worth the price. $14 martinis are rather steep even for Provincetown where prices run high. I don't mind paying for quality but this place doesn't cut it. You can get much better quality in this town. read more

This is definitely the best food in Provincetown. The owner is a longtime Provincetown chef who has really mastered his cuisine! I highly recommend the veal parmigiana and the stuffed mushroom appetizer. Also do not overlook the very good wine list. The restaurant is located out on the pier and has one of the best views in town. The decor is also really interesting as the walls are adorned with art from local artists from Provincetown's past and present. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

We had a great dinner here last weekend. Located right on the pier with great views of the water and the sunset, this place is terrific in every way. The menu is Italian and the ambience is warm. We enjoyed every dish we tried. The portions were generous and the flavors were wonderful. Two of us had veal dishes (parmigiana and Milanese) which were mouthwatering while others took advantage of the freshly caught seafood prepared different delicious ways. Service was friendly and helpful without being intrusive. Can't wait to go back. read more

We were greeted by a charming elderly lady at the door, presumably the hostess. She squeezed us in with no reservation if we could "eat quickly by 7:30." Took ages for the server to find us and take a drink order, and by that time we ordered the wine, apps, and mains. They were out of oysters. We saw a server formerly of Sal's, but that was really the only thing of note. Other than the taste of burnt basil. I ordered one meatball for my kiddo, with sauce. The noodles looked like Donatella Versace's hair, totally dry and tasteless. Marinara tasted like dolma left out on a stoop for 2 days. Partly because the meatball had a lot of veal in it, but more so because the basil made the whole plate taste like wet tobacco leaves. Meatball had raisins in it. No joke. Raisins. Mussels were fresh. Vongola sub par. Be wary of a place on a wharf that doesn't have more than one app that is seafood. Pretty sure my father subsisted off of bread for a half hour till we were served a pile of soggy mushrooms. The second star is for the breeze...coming in through the window...it ruffled my daughter's golden hair and I was happy, until I saw the food. read more

Delicious food, stiff drinks, lovely staff, and a wonderful breeze make this spot one of our favorite dinner spots in Ptown. Go for anything chicken and the pasta with butter and cheese is sooo flavorful. It's just slightly off the beaten path in a good way, right on the water. This is our staple go-to anytime we're in town! read more

Everything is made to order, very rare! I had the a veal dish and a side of al burro pasta and it was all cooked to perfection. The decor is beautiful, very well done! The wait staff answered all my questions and were very pleasant. She gave me a taste of wine before I ordered a glass and I found that very nice. I will be back on my next visit. read more

We had a delightful experience at a new restaurant in Provincetown - 9 Ryder St. It is located on the wharf. It is intimate and beautifully decorated. It was a warm summer evening with the breeze blowing gently through the open windows. We had swordfish and veal piccata. Both were delicate and exquisitely prepared. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. We will definitely return. read more

I am giving this restaurant one star because i have heard the food is good. Unfortunately i never got the opportunity to try it.! The service is awful particularly the reservation desk. I made reservations in advance for a special occasion. When I arrived the table was taken the reservation was a mess. They denied having received it until one of the kitchen staff came out and admitted to his mistake. I wouldn't recommend this place, especially if it is for a special occasion. Luckily we were able to get a table at Edwige and the food was terrific and service fabulous! read more

Provincetown has always been known for the unexpected. Often a basement or shack on a wharf revealing a world class gallery, restaurant or theatre. 9 Ryder is part of that great tradition. In a cute yellow shack on one of the central wharves in Provincetown is a gem of a restaurant and bar overlooking the water. The food is the kind of wonderful comfort Italian food that is becoming increasingly hard to find. Sincere, made to order, well crafted satisfying flavors and portions. But the insiders tip is to dine at the bar and have the amazing British bartender serve you one of her unique signature craft cocktails made with locally sourced ingredients and her own custom infusion recipes. Nothing like this exists on Cape Cod and Boston only has one bar that even comes close to the kind of creative mixology this martini artist is creating. Really you'd have to go to NYC to have an experience like this. This is a must try destination for anyone visiting Ptown and where those in the know are already going, even though the place has only been open about a month. One more new and wonderful reason why Ptown is such a great place. read more