Stumbled upon this place when our wine tasting @ the Loveland Castle got canceled because of the rain. WOW- what a pleasant surprise. The ambiance really turned our night around. We tried 6 different wines from 6 different regions. The food was soooo delicious- which we were not expecting for a wine bar & being their kitchen was so small! Definitely would recommend to friends and family. The service was also amazing- we sat at the bar. read more

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I LOVED gathering with friends at Ripple! I loved that even though it's a "Wine Bar" the food completely stood on its own. In fact, it was nearly my favorite part-- tied with my unexpectedly delicious Bourbon Smash. Ripple accommodated us by pulling together a table night-of. We had the BEST, most friendly server from every individual (from hostess to server to busboy) and an absolutely great time! It was such a fun ambiance and cute place to spend an impromptu, fun evening with friends. I cannot WAIT to come back now. read more

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We were lucky to grab an early reservation before a concert recently. Such a cozy, gorgeous space. It was busy and intimate at the same time. We had a table upstairs overlooking the small bar area. Our sever was super attentive and had great recommendations. The cocktail menu had many interesting options. We chose to eat light and share a couple items. The charcuterie was fantastic. Gluten free crab cakes are hard to come by and this one didn't disappoint. Looking forward to a return visit. read more

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The food is wonderful! They have good wine deals on specific nights as well so be sure to check that if you're going to get a bottle! It's a fun, trendy little bar with decent service. read more

This is cozy, fun little joint. The kitchen is so tiny and all out in the open so it's fun to watch them prep things and amazing they put out what they do! Got the popovers and the Brussels sprouts for a light dinner. The Beef Wellington popovers were so incredibly creamy and delicious! They literally melt in your mouth. Definitely recommend. Unfortunately the brussles were really burnt and I couldn't eat 1/2 of them. read more

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Love this wine bar and phenomenal selection from food to drink to choose from! Will get busy so call ahead if you want to go! We loved the baked Brie with the honeycomb. I'd post a photo of it but we inhaled it when we got it!!! I love coming here and doing a flight of wines but they also have a very fun cocktail list as well that has a lot of fun options! read more

I struggled a little bit to give them 4 stars but to be honest it was only one thing that went wrong so you decide if its a big deal or not... First things firsts. The food is quality cuisine, fresh, different and tasty. The place is really chill, has a great vibe, awesome wine selection, simply a great place to relax and spend a couple hours eating and drinking with a couple of friends or in my case, with my wife, or at least that's what we where hoping for. It was our first time here so no idea how the place worked, we went in with no reservations, and where greeted with the option to wait an hour and a half or simply sit at the bar which was fine with us. We wanted to celebrate for a while a promotion that my wife just got so we where happy pretty much anywhere. After we ordered a couple of drinks and appetizers we where asked to either leave or relocate to somewhere else in the restaurant because of a reservation in the bar. The place was packed and they didn't know where they would move us so we ended up leaving. To be honest it caught us off guard, If they would told us in advance about the reservation at the bar we would've expected it and there wouldn't have been any issue at all, but my wife specially was enjoying the night and she was asked to leave or relocate. That just didn't sit well with me. Besides that the place is pretty cool. read more

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We love you, Ripple!!! The Journey through France Dinner was amazing!!! 4 courses of fantastic food and wine pairings!!! You know how to make your guests feel special and how you curated the pairings so perfectly is a just incredible!!! The service as always, top notch and Thank You for a wonderful Monday Night!!! See you soon!!! read more

This place is such a vibe. I've been twice now - and I can totally see this adorable wine bar becoming my go-to spot anytime friends or family are in town. Make sure to make a reservation! Even on a weeknight, Ripple gets quite busy, and they do cap their reservations at a 1.5 - 2 hour limit for that very reason. I've sat at both the bar and in the upstairs dining room, and both are delightful. I'd recommend sitting at the bar if it's just you and one other person - but definitely try for the dining room if you have a larger group. Despite being known for their diverse wine selection, Ripple also offers a fun food menu. The BYO charcuterie boards are perfect to split with a friend or two -- but don't miss out on their actual food offerings. On my last visit, we enjoyed the Beef Wellington Bites and Baked Brie, both of which were incredible. They even serve Allez bread, which locals know is easily the best bread in town. Our server was able to offer us great wine recommendations based on what we said we typically drink. Their selection rotates, which is fun if you're always looking to try something new. I appreciate that they have several glass and bottle options ... and even a half-bottle option. The wine prices aren't bad at all - comparable to what you'd see in a nice restaurant. Ripple is definitely a must-visit spot in the Cov. Stop in for date night, girls night, etc. You won't regret it! read more

Great service but best to get a reservation unless you get very lucky or order from a local bar like the Hannaford next door. The cheese boards (Boursin = yum) are great but we also like the beef Wellington popovers, Sicilian flatbread and scallops. You can't go wrong. If the owner is there he is great! The restaurant is tight and busy. It is modern and nicely decorated. read more

How many ways can I explain how much I loved Ripple. Service was impeccable, every server helped each other which I loved. Every single item we ordered was excellent including the beef Wellington poppers (can't remember the name), charcuterie with the olives & honey comb added. I thought I had floated up to heaven when I added the honeycomb to the meat/cheese spread and aged cheddar. Omg. I know I won't want a charcuterie any other way. We came at 4:30 on a Saturday and they were BUSY. You need a reservation if you're looking to get a table. Or go as soon as they open and they can seat you outside or at a high top, it's a small space. I was impressed with everything and can't wait to go back. read more

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Came here for restaurant week and I can say it did not disappoint. The combination of flavor just burst in your mouth. The steak was cooked just the way I liked it and the chimichurri base was over the top. The service/waiter was great and of course they knew the best wine suggestion. They even have a cute outdoor area for when it gets warm which is exactly the setting I need for the summer. Street parking only, so allow extra time before your reservation. read more

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Great neighborhood wine bar with a warm, eclectic, chill vibe. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Great variety of wines. Only reason a four was pricey for a glass of wine with a pour on the smaller side. We did not eat but food looked and smelled yummy! read more

I visited Ripple foe the first time last night for a happy hour. It is a beautiful location with a great vibe. We had two charcuterie boards so we could try all their offerings and the Brussels (which were great!). I love that you can do a half glass of wine to try a few in one visit! Our service was great and we were able to reserve a table for our group, which we appreciated! read more

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This is my favorite wine bar in the city! They use Resy through their website - I recommend making a reservation since they're super busy. The brussel sprout flatbread is a must! Their drink list includes ton of wine options as well as cocktails. The build your own charcuterie has great cheese & meat options. You can't go wrong with the desert board as well! They do limit you to 1.5 hours for seating, just FYI. read more

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I just love this place. Everything about it. It is a whole scene and it's got this energy that just...feels like chill. Tonight's weather was delightful, so as we entered, we saw people sitting outside, sipping on high quality wines, and snacking on charcuterie. My friend and I just popped in for a drink to catch up. After catching a glimpse of charcuterie being assembled as we walked in, we had to make some selections. She enjoyed the Pullus [Štajerska, Slovenia] 2021white wine, referred to as "orange wine" that was very similar to pinot Grigio. I opted for the "Shake It Down" cocktail with vodka, Campari, grapefruit, and more. It was very well balanced and perfectly chilled. For our charcuterie, we opted for the "select 4" and chose: Manchego DOP, Corcuera, La Mancha Spain [Sheep] 'Drunken Goat', Murcia Al Vino, Jumilla, Spain [Goat] Aged Gouda, Beemster, Holland [Cow] Prosciutto Di Parma, Parma, Italy [Pork] It was served with the most incredible, flavorful mixed nuts roasted in blackening spices, quince paste (fore the manchego), mild pickles, and incredibly tasty crusted bread dusted with parmesan and green onions. The bread was the perfect accompaniment to the "drunken goat" cheese which was well flavored and blended with spices. We also opted for a bowl of olives. Honestly, this was my second visit and it just topped the first visit. The service is friendly and despite being a center location with no side windows, they've done a great job pulling in outside light from the 2nd floor of the restaurant in the back and the front door as well. The whole ambience was just incredible. read more

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Went again to Ripple Wine Bar last night, they're in the Cincinnati Restaurant Week gig this week. Great menu choices for good prices. Have been there several times before and look forward to going back. Food and service always excellent. We sat at the bar last night and Mitch the bartender was wonderful. Highly recommend!! read more

Always a great experience . Great service and great food. Come in for a comfortable date night or lunch with friends ! read more

The restaurant boasts a pleasant ambiance and a bustling environment. Despite the high volume of customers, the wait time for food was surprisingly short. The quality of the food was satisfactory. read more

We cozied up in the upstairs area. The waitress was fantastic and noticed she works in Obrianville location also. Salmon dinner was cooked perfect and came with side but I also got the brusselsprouts. I opted for cocktail but others in group ordered off the large wine list and really enjoyed the options. read more

Pierogis were amazing and our server was super knowledgeable about the menu. They recommended a great wine that was exactly what we were looking for. Will definitely be back! Only reason for 4 stars is limited seating as it is kind of a game of chance on busier, summer nights. read more

This cute Covington spot made for a fantastic women's night out! We started with the Beef Wellington Bites which were very good, but the star of the evening was the charcuterie board. They have us so much delicious bread and the bressaola was divine! The board came with all sorts of accompaniments like the sweet and spicy house-made nuts. With just those two things, we were too stuffed for dessert! My friend got a terrific wine recommendation that she loved so much, she bought an entire bottle. Excited to return. read more

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So cute! Definitely recommend for a date night ! Cozy crafted. Cocktails and wine! wine! wine! The menu is EVERYTHING! read more

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Cozy atmosphere, great wines, and the Scallops were top notch! Started with a charcuterie board, we each got a half cafe of wine, then split the perogies and Brussel sprouts. I had the Scallops as well. Fantastic meal! Sat in the loft, appreciate our friendly server running the stairs with our food and drinks. read more

The Service is amazing. Always good energy. Wine is always fantastic. Poblano pepper is chefs kiss. Thanks Matt! read more

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Ripple has such a clean feel from the second you walk in. I love how they utilized the space in such a narrow building to maximize the bar area (with a plethora of wines running all the way down the bar) and the intimate dining area on the second floor. Architecturally, it's one of the best design concepts: there's a second story mezzanine-type set-up half way up the stairs, and a second floor cut out to overlook the downstairs bar. What stands out the most to me is how Ripple so clearly invokes all of the senses - even down to the textures they use. The menu opens with a fabric silk-like cover, and the attention to detail carries over to the food. The baked Brie was one of the most beautifully golden-flakey masterpieces that I have ever laid eyes on... with cheese oozing out that was piping hot. I settled on the salmon and it was equally well prepared. Even the papyrus-like appetizer plates have an uncommon but exotic feel to them. Drinks, food, wine - everything had meticulous attention to detail and great service/ wait staff to accompany it. I love that they source their cheeses from Urban Stead (a local cheese producer in Walnut Hills, check it out). I'm not a huge wine connoisseur, but I feel like they distill a very classy vibe without being pretentious or overpriced. I was just there last night and I'm already planning a trip back. I came with a party of 12, but I'm excited to come for a date night for a more quiet affair. The Pike Street Corridor has really taken off (and, need I mention, street parking is STILL FREE on weekends?!); even if you're not huge into wine Ripple is worth the visit! read more

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So glad I made a reservation here! The options at Ripple are seemingly endless. They have an extensive wine list that is organized from lightest to darkest in body for all of their wines. This was super cool for me because I like to try new wines and was able to use this scale to find my "comfort zone" and branch off from there. My table ordered some appetizers to snack on since we used this as almost a pre-game for our late dinner elsewhere. All were tasty and went well with our wines. Personally, my favorite was the cured beef from the cured meats section of the menu. The staff was extremely friendly and the kitchen was extremely impressive. It's a super small kitchen space that seemed to have everything down to a science. With this stacked against them they were providing timely food delivery! I'd recommend this place for dates or like what we did, use it as a start to the night! read more

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Came here for the first time this evening and was very impressed! It's very spacious with plenty of seating on the first and second floor, and the location is great with plenty of available parking. I'm always open to trying new things, so I appreciated that our server ran us through personalized food and wine recommendations given what we said we usually like. I ended up getting a glass of the Bordeaux and Chardonnay as well as the Beef Wellington Popovers and Brussels Sprouts -- all was amazing! I wish I would've come with an emptier stomach to try more food since our appetizers were so good. They also have great event rental deals (my friend is having her bridal shower here), a subscription wine offering, and a store next door with wines to purchase by the bottle. Overall, a great little place!! read more

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While new, Ripple was on point! Not only was the service amazing, but the wine list was to die for. If you like reds, I recommend the Garnacha. If you have no idea what you like, the bartenders double as wine connoisseurs. There was not a single bad recommendation I heard. Pours come (normally] in half glass, glass, half bottle and botttle with some exceptions. One of the most impressive things I heard was that Ripple sources from smaller Vineyards instead of the larger ones. Their meats and cheeses are top notch, grain fed and healthy. If you arent a wine fan but end up here, the craft beer selection and mixed drinks are just a s good and intense as the wine. Stay for some food or munch on an amazing charcuterie board...there is so much to discover and taste here, you will want to stay for hours! Like wine? Want to socialize and meet other winos? This is absolutely the new "it" place to go. read more

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Loved the food and atmosphere here! We came for my husband's 30th birthday and had a great time. Our server was awesome and the lobster roll will be my entire personality for the next month. read more

I split the hot honey carrots, roasted brussel sprouts, and roasted cauliflower with someone. Good portions for sides. All three were very good and would get all again. Table got the Mediterranean Plate and Spanish Flatbread. Med plate I wasn't impressed with. Too much of the other stuff while the hummus was good but small. Spanish flatbread was really good to try. Good spot, would go back. read more

Finally made it back to eat here and it was fantastic. We went on a Wednesday, and they have a great 2 people 4 course meal for $65. We had three people, so we added on an extra appetizer and the popcorn. We had way too much food, but it was all so good. I am already plotting my next visit. What a fantastic place and super friendly staff to boot. read more

This is a great wine bar! A fabulous selection of wines along with highly knowledgable staff to help navigate the options. The food is small plates and very well executed in a tiny kitchen. Great cheeses and deli meats and fabulous toasted breads. This is a great place to graze and chill out. read more

Really loved this spot. Great decor. Very impressed with the quality of the food coming out of that little kitchen. We tried several small plates and enjoyed them all. The beef Wellington bites were probably my favorite. We were there on a Tuesday and they were running a special - buy a bottle get a charcuterie free. read more

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We had a great dinner at Ripple Wine Bar. I highly suggest the charcuterie board as an appetizer. Our waitress was super attentive and offered excellent wine choices. The owner stopped by our table a couple of times to make sure that we didn't need anything - amazing customer service. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Every time we visit Ripple (and we visit fairly frequently) I'm always amazed at the quality of the food...especially given how teeny tiny their kitchen space is! If you couldn't see their "kitchen" as soon as you walked in, you'd swear they had a huge space with multiple people putting their touches on the dishes coming out of it. This time we ordered the Burrata, Ahi Tuna, Shrimp Nachos and Spanish Flatbread. Everything was delicious but the standouts for me were the burrata with its creamy texture and mix of nutty/tart flavors, and the ahi tuna with its fresh and bold sesame and wasabi flavors. Aside from the amazing food, our servers have always been super welcoming and friendly. Last night I wasn't sure which wines I wanted to choose for my flight and our server offered to help me choose with excellent detailed descriptions of each wine she recommended! Also, we didn't end up partaking in this deal but on Wednesdays Ripple has a 4-course dinner special for 2 people that costs $65 and comes with a charc board, app, 2 entrees and dessert! We can't wait until our next visit! read more

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Whether you sit at the bar or outside, food is mouthwatering and if you can't decide what delicious wine or cocktail of theirs to pick the waiter/bartender are always such a great help! read more

This is a great restaurant! I went there with a couple of friends that are wine snobs. We each got a half glass so we could have our own tasting and decided to get a bottle of the wine we liked the best. It would be cool if you could order a wine flight, but you can't. We shared the Beef Wellington Popovers- they were perfectly cooked and the puff pastry was so yummy. The dipping sauce had enough bite to add to the flavor. I ordered the scallops that had the right amount of sear. One friend ordered the crab cake that was a good size with fresh crab. The other friend ordered the mushroom pasta and she even had black truffles on her dish! We want to go back and try the baked bree and bruschetta. read more

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The only reason I don't give our experience a 5 stars is our aioli wasn't ready when our potatoes came out and once it was made our potatoes were cold. Other than that it was fabulous! Prompt service, beautiful building, fun music ! read more

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Early Friday Date Night with my husband. Was a beautiful day. We had made reservations but arrived much earlier and were still able to get a table outside, and we were greeted by a lovely and friendly hostess. I love that this place offers 1/2 glasses of wine. This gave me an opportunity to try 3 different glasses without feeling over-served lol. Server was friendly and knowledgeable about the wines on the menu. My husband had a bourbon cocktail called American Beauty. He really liked it. Menu included a decent amount of cocktail options, if you're not a wine lover. We started with the truffle popcorn which was okay. Glad we tried but probably won't order it again. The heirloom tomato salad was delicious! The beef wellington popovers were good, but the beef was shredded, which was unexpected. But great flavors. We also had the mushroom pasta which I loved. Food options are small plates. if you're super hungry and expecting to have a meal, this may not be the place for you. We ended with their house-made salted caramel cheesecake which was delicious. Definitely recommend! Great for a ladies night or a quick night out. Not the place I would choose if I was wanting to have a long dinner with substantial food. read more

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