Loved the mini Mac! Great local place and friendly staff. Will def be back! The fries were seasoned perfectly and had the perfect crisp. 10/10 read more

Great service! The food is great bar food, and their cocktail menu is so intriguing. Have tried a couple of drinks with the infused alcohols they make in house and they are good! Would avoid the espresso martini since they don't have an espresso machine, but their other drinks are amazing! We got a bunch of food to share for the table. Highly recommend the curly fries with the ranch and bacon or animal style both were so good! The pierogies are a little different with the everything bagel seasoning, but well made! The $2 grilled cheese after 9pm was a hit at our table too! The wings and chicken tenders are delicious. Also got the empanadas and they were so filling of well seasoned meat! Great addition to share at the table (comes with two but can easily cut and share). read more

Ritcey East is one of my top spots. I have to use all of my self control to not eat there every single Friday. The atmosphere is welcoming and cozy. Everyone who works there is so kind, funny, and helpful. The FOOD! Everything I've ever tried from there is absolutely delicious, so much flavor and so many ways to customize. I dream about their chicken sandwich and mini mac constantly. read more

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Delicious comfort food, great drinks, and a wonderful staff. It can get full at times, but worth the trip and wait!

I will be thinking about the Ritcey East chicken tenders for a long time! They were perfectly crispy on the outside and sauced to absolute perfection. Whatever you do, get the Carolina BBQ--it was incredible!! We also got the biggest helping I've ever seen of curly fries as a side to our burger and some of the best beer cheese we've had with our soft pretzel. Our servers were super kind and attentive and we had a nice chat with the owner Max who was making the rounds to some of the tables. All around, this was a great dining experience and we highly recommend! read more

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After living near Ritcey East for a few months, I regret not visiting sooner!! Our first impression was positive when we walked in and saw the table in the entryway with games, treats and cute decor. We were quickly seated on a Saturday at 6:30 and our waiter brought our water in an instant. We started with fried pickle chips to share as an appetizer - some of the best I've had! They were light and crunchy, without the greasy coating I often expect. They were paired with a tasty sauce, maybe a chipotle ranch?? 10/10 & there were a ton of them! Speaking of serving sizes, the portions are HUGE and very impressive for the cost. My partner and I both got burgers, I got the justice beaver and he got the mini mac. I did like the mini mac more, as it was slightly less greasy and it really did taste like a Big Mac. I will probably order it next time! Paired w the burgers were MOUNTAINS of fries (and tater tots, not pictured). We had more than half to take home with us to enjoy at a later time. For $16 for a huge serving of tasty burger and fries, I can't complain. The vibes were nice and the waiter had a cool, fun, welcoming personality. It was a bit noisy, we had to speak a little louder than usual, so if you're sensitive to sounds keep that in mind. Otherwise, positively check out this Watertown gem the next chance you get! :) read more

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Great food, cocktails, and atmosphere! I love that I can support an LGBTQ+ owned and operated business in my hometown! I've tried the "Mini Mac" burger which has a taste of the McDonald's burger secret sauce but it's so much better! Plus the tatter tots! I can't wait to try more items on the menu. I had a cocktail that was a twist on a whiskey sour and it was to die for. I think it's the only true outwardly LGBTQ friendly/-affirming pub or restaurant in Watertown that I'm aware of (not that the other restaurants are not welcoming or anything like that) and I love that it's located a little off the beaten path and not at Arsenal Yards. It's a true neighborhood pub. Highly recommend! read more

Chili, onion rings, chicken sammy, and burger were really good. My wife and I went 2 nights in a row while in town. read more

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The wings I had were cooked perfectly and all the sauces that I came with were delicious. My friend had a boiled fish that she enjoyed and we got onion rings to try as an appetizer, which are always delicious there. The service is good. There's no paper menu on the table you have and Link to click on so not ideal for every situation especially kids. The ambience was nice was quiet. they were kid friendly. read more

Everyone that works there is amazing. I've been going for years and the food is playful and on point. The drinks rotate enough to try new things but not so frequently that you don't establish a favorite. read more

My partner was contemplating returning to Ritcey East, and we found ourselves weighing the two experiences that we had recently. Our first visit was so great. Wonderful service, with a very charming, gracious waiter, who went out of his way to accommodate our wishes. The chef/owner even came out and asked if we would like our order split onto two plates, because we were sharing one entree. That was so thoughtful, and not something that all restaurants/chefs want to bother with. The food was so good, and we decided to indulge in a dessert, which was amazing. Our second visit turned out to be very distressing. We had wanted to share a meal with two close friends, who had never been to Ritcey East. It was a Friday night, and besides being typically busy, there was a tournament at a field nearby, and they were apparently overwhelmed with the onslaught of guests. We agreed to the 30 minute wait, which was no ones fault, but then once we ordered, we ended up waiting another 30 minutes for our food. Our waiter was rushed, and had little to smile about. Another server that tended to us was cheerful, and sorry for the long wait. The food was very good, but at that point, we were very hungry, and would have eaten anything. The funny thing was, the last item to be served was a salad, which came out at least 10 minutes later. The disappointing aspect of this visit, was that it did not occur to either server to offer some sort of compensation for the extremely long wait. It would have gone a long way in helping us feel better about the whole experience. We doubt our friends will ever want to return, and we our still trying to decide if we want to. Too bad...we love the vibe and politics of this unique restaurant, and very much wanted to support it. read more

Yep, this is a hidden gem. From the moment you walk in you feel at home...greeted by many smiling faces, and warm hellos. Started off with the empanadas. They had a great flavor with just the right amount of crunch. The creama it came with was really good too. I also ordered the fire starter mac n cheese. That chicken on top was delicious! The hot honey buffalo sauce was so good. The Doritos on top added a nice texture too. It was spicy but it was doable...and this is coming from someone who doesn't do well with spice! We ended with the bread pudding "churros" and WOW. If you come here and don't order this dessert you're missing out. This was one of the best desserts I've had. Everything down to the homemade chocolate sauce was perfection. The portions here are generous and I left feeling stuffed. Our waiter was kind and very attentive. The vibes here are also just fantastic, and I love the attention to detail throughout. They even have board games available for you to use! Being at this cozy place with good eats on a frigid New England night was just what I needed. read more

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Very good fish tacos and beer for a late lunch . Bartender Steve is a nice guy and recommended a good match for what I was looking for . Would come again and try the burgers which look good . They have Melinda's hot sauce instead of generic Franks junk , good taste ! read more

The service was amazing, and the food was absolutely delicious. It was so nice in there and i would love to come back. Pablo was amazing!

Great food and service. Never had a disappointing meal here. Very generous portions.

Fried pickles were probably the best I've ever had. Quality pickles and perfectly fried. The dipping sauce was mostly mayo so I didn't use it. They could probably revamp that a bit to something more like a tangy relish dip. But the pickles were tasty and plentiful. The mini Mac is their take on McDonald's Big Mac. It's only a 4 Oz burger. I might have missed the full sized version but didn't see it on the menu. I would have loved a bigger burger. They did absolutely nail the flavor though. I just wish it was more. There was a choice of sides and I went with onion rings. Those were so good. I couldn't finish though. You can see how high they're piled in the picture. I would have preferred half the portion of onion rings in favor of a full sized burger. Everything was really good though. I was so surprised by the quality of the food. The onion rings were golden and not too much batter. Overall this place was a very pleasant surprise. The Mini Mac was definitely spot on in terms of flavor. It's a bit more upscale than its fast food namesake. Decent prices. Quality food. Friendly staff. This place is worth a visit. read more

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A perfect dinner! From the atmosphere to the food and the service, I have no complaints. They were also taking canned food/dry goods donations for the greater community and offering free fried pickles to those customers who participate. Come on, that's wonderful! read more

Charming local neighborhood pub, great service, creative fresh menu, great ambience, family friendly! The food was really good and I'd look forward to trying other menu items next time like the vegan dishes. Could do without the plastic kitch as a food contact surface and greaseproof paper particularly touching kids food though, only saw that after. read more

Love Ritcey! It is such a cute, fun and delicious restaurant! Their Mac and cheese and the Mini Mac burgers are amazing. You can even get half tater tot's and half onion rings (or fries, etc.) as a side. Their drink menu is also great. Every time I've come here, the servers are kind and helpful. I definitely recommend checking it out! read more

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I ordered the mac and cheese and added buffalo tenders. Thankfully, I arrived very hungry as the mac and cheese portion is huge on its own, but it was also topped with a giant portion of buffalo chicken. They used cavatappi for the pasta, which holds the delicious cheese sauce very well. The chicken had the perfect amount of kick. I felt like I ate two pounds of food, and was able to take home what was still a larger portion than many places give you to start. The cocktails were creative and very good. The staff was very friendly. I live less than a mile away, and will definitely be back. read more

Amazing comfort food. My kiddo loved the dino nuggets and my return of the mac was perfect. You can get your fries animal style too which really won me over. We will definitey be back and I can't wait to try more! read more

We're long time goers to this neighborhood gem and it's always delicious. Last night was no exception. I queried if they could try to make a spicy mockarita for me. They did! It was so good, not a cup of juice with fruit floating in it. No sir, a serious mocktail! And, the shrimp and grits were divine!!! Divine, I tell you, there was a halo around the bowl!! My wife repeated her favorite with the Kickin' Chicken and tots for days. It pleased her to no end! Definitely a place to go!! (Sorry, I dug in so no photos!) read more

Homey, casual neighborhood bar with good cocktails and comfort food. Seems like a local haunt. Street parking nearby was easy on a weekday night and we were seated quickly. We got the fried pickles, fish tacos, and empanadas . The fish tacos were tasty - freshly fried haddock with a light batter that was well balanced with the citrus slaw. The fried pickles were generous, but I wish the aioli had a bit more flavor. I felt similarly about the empanadas, wished the sauce had more oomph. I tried a Yuzu cocktail that was well mixed and not too sweet. Service was attentive and friendly. I'd return for the tacos and a drink when I'm in the area again. read more

I visited Ritcey's tonight for a snack and a fun drink. Service was great. Interesting take on deviled eggs was delicious. And the best part was the mocktail specially made for me by the delightful bartender. Love it! read more

DO NOT order the mac and cheese. i've had cafeteria food better. no cheese taste, artificially yellow, and the cheese congealed and looked rubbery after 5 mins on the table. absolutely disgusting. there was food thrown all over the floor by children that the staff took 30 minutes to clean up with a half empty restaurant. read more

Oh come on! Love love love this place. When I read they were in trouble-My husband and I immediately went for lunch. We did give to make sure they would stay before we even went that day for lunch and upon perusing the menu I realize there's a lot more gluten-free options that I had known- new favorite place to go with a mini Mac that I can eat!! I always tell myself that I will not get the tater tot's, and then I forget all about that promise ! I bring home the left overs and eat them for a couple of days. It's a problem... but, no self will. I love Ritceys and am thrilled Max will be staying. I have so many more things to try... you CAN NOT LEAVE. PLEASE!!!! We are so happy to have you here. Thank you! read more

The mini Mac was fire and the portions are huge. Will def go back to try the other food menu items.

This a wonderful place. I love how there are so many vegan and vegetarian options on the menu. Max always is coming up with new fun dishes. Also the drinks are amazing and my favorite is the "this is why we can't have nice things". read more

Such a delight to have Ritcey's in the neighborhood. Food and drinks are awesome! Staff are so friendly, and helpful. Max and Chelsea and company are awesome . read more

I had a great time here trying the Mini Mac and wings. I wasn't a huge fan of their fries, tater tots, or onion rings (they were definitely made in house but lacking crispness) but the burger was tasty and the wings were awesome. I think the burger wasn't right off the grill as it was only lukewarm but it really hit the spot. I did not expect such delicious wings but they were seriously some of the best I've had in the state and this is coming from a buffalo wing connoisseur. Service was stupendous and the atmosphere was so welcoming. I will be back! read more

Fast takeout on a snowy night. Everything was fresh, hot, and with indulgent, on-point flavors. And more than enough food for two people! -Mac & cheese with garlic bread crumbs -beet & spinach salad with blue cheese and a sweet and tangy vinaigrette -side of tots Been meaning to give this business my money for a while now! 10/10 would recommend read more

First time in this place and I LOVE IT! I love the food, the ambiance, the service, they are really friendly and yes! I really recommend this magic place. read more

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I've driven by multiple times and there always seemed to be a line of people waiting to pick up their food. Gave them a try and understand why! Fried pickles: the portion was very generous. The pickles tasted great and the dipping sauce was everything. Airstream Salmon: again great portions for price. Salmon and cous cous were great. Loved the feta. Made for a great combo read more

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I have no idea why it's taken me over a year to write this review, but my boyfriend and I live on the same street at Ritcey East and it has quickly become our favorite restaurant in Boston. Not only are the drinks and food fabulous (if you don't get the mac n cheese you are missing out), but the owners are rare gems. You can tell by their eclectic, creative specials that Michaela just has a passion food and what she does. And Chelsea never fails to greet us with a bright smile every time she sees us. We love this place so much we brought our best friends here, and now they get takeout on their own (and don't even invite us to join). During the pandemic, this is one of the only places I feel comfortable ordering from because I've followed Chelsea and Michaela's journey on social media and I know how much effort they have put into keeping their staff and customers safe, and not putting profit before safety is something you don't always find in establishments. Support small businesses and order from Ritcey East! You won't regret it. read more

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First time here and everything was AMAZING! Really great food, kind and efficient staff, great atmosphere. Will definitely be going back soon! read more

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Certainly a neighborhood gem !! Great attitude, I love the place !! Upbeat, great drinks, fantastic buffalo shrimp and spinach salad . read more

My partner and I tried this place Saturday night and it was great! Fast and friendly service, reasonable prices for good portions, good food. I especially liked the soft pretzels with beer cheese and the brussel sprout caesar salad. I had thought I wasn't a big fan of soft pretzels, but it turns out I just hadn't had good ones - Ritcey East converted me. My partner loved the empanadas and fried chicken sandwich. We'll definitely go again. read more

Great local establishment! This place deserves all the flowers . From the decor to the millennial friendly painted windows on the outside you can't go wrong with this restaurant. Only critique I wish they had some sound buffers on the ceiling to minimize noise when the restaurant gets crowded but that's probably a personal preference and don't hold it against the restaurant in anyway Keep on slaying y'all. read more

I tried Ritcey East last weekend with a friend. Instantly we both commented on the vibe of the restaurant, staff and customers all seemed to be in such a great mood. I had a Blank Space cocktail that was delicious and my friend was able to try a few different craft beers he hadn't been able to find other places. For an appetizer we split the bourbon wings and we finished them before I could get a chance to take a picture. So tasty! For dinner I had the Kickin' Chicken sandwich with some of the best onion rings I've ever had. My friend had the steak tips with the house sauce, and nothing was left on either place. The food was delicious, the drinks were creative and fun, and the atmosphere is exactly what we wanted for a fun low key dinner. We will both be back for sure! read more

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I always drive through Waverly Ave to drive to my girlfriend's. When i saw this place on the corner of my eye, i knew i wanted to try it out. As i started to read early reviews, it made me want to try it even more. Finally, i was able to convince my gf to come here for dinner. We shared the pretzel bites. At 1st i was expecting a huge german pretzel. But you know what, these thick pretzel fingers are even better because they're more group friendly. Was a big fan of both dipping sauces (cheese and mustard). The kickin chicken sandwich was delish. It was crispy and juicy, tho i wanted more heat. The special shrimp and grits were good but not great. I had better down in NOLA. They have great cocktail, beer, and wine selections. We stuck to wine. The server was friendly and helpful with our choices. Def willing to come back for more food and drinks. read more

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