This was my favorite meal after two full weeks of dining out in Atlantic City! After several failed attempts to go to a very popular and packed happy hour nearby, we ventured a few blocks further and were so glad we found RYFE. I started with a delightful lemon berry spritz, $4.99 on happy hour, very light and refreshing in a sneaky boozy way. Spouse ordered a draft Hidden Sands beer, also $4.99 on happy hour. Staff was unobtrusive but readily available as we dined at the bar. Only a few other patrons were there on a Sunday at 430pm. I saw one order of tacos at the end of the bar and confirmed the tortillas were indeed corn, hooray! The appetizers are impressive in variety, portion and quality. We shared them, but spouse gravitated towards the shellfish. The red sauce mussels were made spicy on request, and they were a good sized portion with a simple toasted sliced bread. A little grated parm and parsley graced the mussels. The Tres Tacos were filled with a nice carne asada. Big chunks of perfect steak, pico, avocado and melty cheese inside on corn tortillas (rare in the East). I could eat these every day! I think the tortillas needed a little more time on the flat grill, but that's my preference. Finally the calamari. I dream about finding a grilled calamari like this back home in Phoenix. No breading, just pure grilled squid rings and tentacles all tossed with garlic, seared poblanos, lemon and some greens. LOVE LOVE LOVED this dish!!! It's about time we found a meal that wasn't pub food and was yet still affordably priced. RYFE has a very talented chef, we loved the menu and preparations. These happy hour appetizers are $10 and get this, they are available for take out! Why are you only in Atlantic City RYFE? Please come to Phoenix!! read more

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Stopped in this restaurant for dinner. When we arrived we parked in their lot. We walked in and decided to sit outdoors. Tessa was our server and she was nice. We ordered: Cold Brew Martini Vodka Martini Lobster Fried Rice Linguini Boil Bowl Shrimp Scampi The food and drinks were delicious! My favorite was the Linguini Boil Bowl! All in all had a great experience! read more

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Cute ambiance, service was lacking as they were understaffed, and food was a miss for me. The linguine boil was enjoyed. However, the black cod dish was not. The accompanying rice was good, and the 1st bite of fish tasted like the sauce. But by the 2nd bite, I tasted ammonia. I smelled the fish and it had an ammonia smell. I informed the bar server as she was doing double duty as our waitress as well, and she informed the chef. He told her that the fish was fresh as it was bought yesterday and offered to make another piece. Of course I didn't want to try another piece of the same fish. And that was that. My uneaten meal wasn't taken off the bill, nor did a manager come over to the table to rectify the situation at all. 2 stars for the linguine boil and for the bar server/waitress who did her best. Poor customer service overall, won't return. read more

Ryfe - Bars Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

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Not the best experience. We had a large party and were seated promptly for our reservation, but it was then 30 minutes before a server came over. There was another party which arrived after us but was served before us. The lone server had trouble with our drink order, forgetting three of our drinks, although the cocktails when they came were pretty good. Our server was friendly and gave us good advice, but had trouble taking care of all the tables. When we first walked in, I caught a faint bad odor. Coincidentally, the bathroom floor was covered with water. I hope it was water. The music was okay, but the rest of the ambiance left much to be desired. The room was dark and the lights that were there were shining right in our faces, making converstion difficult. If the food was amazing, perhaps this review would come out more positive, but no. The food had too much sauce and not enough flavor. The lobster was chewy and the seafood bisque was actually bland. Some of our dishes were cold when they came out. The lobster fried rice app was pretty good, but the rest not so much. A lot if us didn't finish our meals but we didnt stop eating because we were full- we stopped because we didnt want to keep going. Basically, Ryfe is severely understaffed and incredibly slow, and the food leaves much to be desired. read more

Excellent Food and great service . Both Bartenders were very Friendly And Well versed. Highly recommend . Need to have better TV. On the daycor, spruce up the place. More colors are needed to brighten up the place. I also believe that more advertising is needed to indicate that the place is opened showing there hours of service. read more

We went here After seeing the website - 100% NOT what's there. Fraud basically- dive bar with one bartender waiting on the handful of customers. None of what you see online is there in AC. Don't do it. read more

My wife and I came here for Valentine's Day what a horrible experience. After an hour and 10 mins we still had no food not even bread. Just our drinks. We ordered two tequila sunrises w casamigos blanco. The one bartender literally wasn't working. She had a pink clip in her hair and just kept complaining about how the manager could do that to their staff. She even threatened to call cops to forcibly remove someone who literally just wanted their food. So our waitress made our drinks. But I honestly don't know what we had. No food whatsoever was coming out of the kitchen. There was a man asleep at the bar. It just looked like everyone was there to complain about a comedy show that was going on but weren't working. We asked for our check and they walked out with a wedge salad A wedge salad. You don't even have to cut it !! After an hour and 10 mins. Our waitress was literally wiping away tears saying she didn't know what to say. It was so bad I kept expecting John taffer to come out and say shut this place down. The inside wasn't bad. Just the kitchen the bar staff. Yikes. Will never be back will highly recommend everyone to stay away from read more

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Food was amazing. The cook Marvin was fantastic and super accommodating . We will absolutely be back

1 out of 5 stars I had one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had at Rife Restaurant and Bar in Atlantic City. I ordered buffalo wings, but when they arrived, they looked dry and tasted unmistakably like lemon pepper. I politely told the server they were the wrong flavor, and she agreed to replace them. When the corrected order came out, I was only given five wings instead of the six I originally ordered. I pointed this out, only to be told that because I had eaten one of the incorrect wings, I didn't deserve a full replacement. The server actually argued with me over one wing -- even though the mistake was on their end. Mistakes happen -- but how a restaurant handles them is what really matters. In this case, I was shorted, blamed, and argued with over something incredibly minor that should have been handled with basic professionalism and hospitality. I won't be returning, and I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone looking for decent service. read more

Ordered the margarita flatbread, Thai wings, AB's Mexican avocado salad. All were good dishes, tasty and cooked well. Will visit again. Only critique to offer is flatbread could be thinner for my preference but again, very tasty with the balsamic glaze. read more

We visited Ryfe with a group of 15 for a birthday celebration. After ordering our drinks our server came back to tell us they were completely out of carbonation - soda for cocktails and coke products. There was a sirloin on the menu and 8 people ordered it for dinner. Shortly after taking our order the poor server had to come back to advise us they only had 6 sirloins left (it was 6:30pm) and 2 people needed to change their order. The restaurant was empty. Maybe 3 people at the bar and another couple in the dining room. We heard they were changing over management and quickly running out of everything. We did really enjoy our tuna tartar appetizer though and our server hustled to make sure we had food and drink refills (of what she could) throughout the night. This restaurant has a lot of potential but sadly it missed the mark. read more

Came here on Saturday, January 22nd for my birthday celebration. Tried making reservations with other establishments last minute but they were all booked for the evening (of course). Went on OpenTable and I was able to make reservations for party of 5 at 7 PM. COOL BEANS! We were seated right away. The ambiance was nice, dark, and intimate. Since it's still during the pandemic, we were seated a good distance away from other parties. The food were delish. Drinks were yummy. Our server was attentive. read more

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I want to like this place but they need to get it together. I think maybe they switch managers and staff a lot no one really knows what's going on. Food is ok but not great. I ordered a cod entree and got a piece of fish on a plate. Not even a garnish. I hope it gets better, it has potential but needs work. read more

Ryfe - Black cod - Bars Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

The seafood bisque was just about the best I've ever had. So full of different seafood and the t amount of spice. The Caesar salad had generous portions of chicken (extra cost), but the bisque was unbeatable. read more

Ryfe was a little off of the main drag, but definitely worth it. We sat in a back room that was pretty nice. I ordered ahi tuna. It was nicely grilled on the outside and nice and rare inside, with some wasabi Mayo on top. I was happy to be able to sub mashed potatoes and broccoli. My husband's classic burger and fries looked pretty incredible, so of course I sampled. If I lived in town, this would be one of my hangouts. read more

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Smelled inside and bathrooms are gross! I could only imagine with the kitchen looked like. Didn't order food, left after bathrooms experience. read more

I ordered Uber eats. I was pretty disappointed. The description said it was served in a zesty lemon, white wine and garlic sauce but it was a pretty bland, watery butter sauce without any of the flavor from garlic or zest of lemon or white wine. That was most disappointing - overall lack of flavor made it just noodles. For $31.80 a dish on Uber Eats or $24 in person. Not worth it. They are VERY friendly at the restaurant, I asked for no tomatoes. This was done as requested. I don't think had I had the tomatoes the dish would have had the flavor it is missing. read more

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We went on a night that there was only a few tables of people eating and our meal took forever. Crab cakes I ordered were bland and Maybe it was sitting around 20 minutes before it was served to me. Even getting a drink took 15 minutes from when we sat down. But no one was there so it should have taken 5 The place itself has plenty of potential if it was run properly. Waitress had to apologize to us because she knew it was a mess in there. Maybe a bad night but I won't be back unless I just wanna sit at the bar and drink. read more

My girlfriend and I stopped in for a happy hour visit. We were greeted by Jeanie. She was pleasant, attentive, and informative from beginning to end. The restaurant has a cool vibe throughout. The happy hour food and drink prices are fantastic. The sassy basil boil and scallops were great. read more

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I was excited to try Ryfe based on their reviews but unfortunately, this place did not leave a lasting impression for me. I visited for an early dinner with a couple of my girlfriends on a Friday. The bar was pretty populated so we headed to a table instead. Starting off with a drink each, we ordered Tito's & Tea, Quarantini and Spicy Ryfearita. We felt as if there was little to no alcohol in our drinks. The Quarantini had a nice taste however, the Ryfearita did not pack any "spice." We ordered the following dishes to pick on; - bruschetta - fish taco - flatbread Service was great but everything else was pretty average and didn't measure up/size up to the prices we paid. read more

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Outstanding food as always! Today I had the shrimp skewer with Mexican corn and salad with homemade amazing dressing. My husband and daughter had the classic burger which I feel are the best and freshest burgers in the area! A gem read more

What a great new bar in AC. They have a great drink/food selection, music is good, and I love the outdoor seating area. They have a happy hour 5-6 and quizzo on Wed nights. My fave is the cold brew martini, so yummy. Alas, it's hard to detect the truffle oil in their truffle fries, but they're still tasty! read more

Ryfe - Cold brew martini - Bars Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

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We came on a Friday night, just in time for happy hour - even though we ended ordered off the regular drink menu! Plenty of free parking in the front. The cocktails were excellent (pear gin fizz and Mexican Mule), and the artichoke and Asiago dip is delicious and a must-try. The burger was ok, a little over cooked and under sauced. I had the Grilled Buffalo Chicken sandwich (no picture, sorry!) - which was pretty good, also a little over cooked but great Buffalo sauce (not spicy at all). There was an acoustic guitarist, who was great and played a lot of familiar songs. Packed bar and even some tables dining outside. We'll be back for drinks and to sit outside to enjoy the ocean breeze! read more

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great food and great bartenders and also great chef everyone is pleasant and professional LOVE THIS PLACE! read more

This is my first time visiting this establishment. I had heard nice things about it, so I decided to see what the fuss about was. I had a Long Is Iced Tea for a drink, while Chicken Tenders and Truffle Fries were my meal. Drink was great (more liquor than tea) while the meal was ok (tenders weren't tasty, but the fries were very tasty). Bartender was cool. Positive experience overall. read more

Ryfe - Long Island Iced Tea - Bars Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

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Not what I hoped for and over priced for an exaggerated menu. Service not good . Ambiance very poor read more

Wow! One of my favorite spots right on the island. Great indoor atmosphere and outdoor as well. It's on a busy street, so don't miss it! From the moment you walk in to the moment you walk out, service is great, but food is simply perfection. I am a HUGE fan of the Ahí Tuna Salad. That being said, their artichoke dip doesn't fall far behind. A delicious selection of house cocktails that I thoroughly enjoy, including their take on the classic margarita that you must try. So happy this spot is so close to home. read more

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Shrimp scampi was perfectionnnn. Perfect amount of lemon . I could've drank the broth. Exquisitely cooked. The waitress raved about it so I ordered. She was so right. Service was great too. The waitress was smart and suggested removing jalapeños on my friends steak filet tacos cause of stomach issues. Rum punch was also nicely balanced. They didn't skimp on the rum. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

Ryfe - Scrimp scampi, add broccoli - Bars Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

We ordered take out and it was ready on time when we picked it up. Food was hot even once we got back to our hotel about 15 mins away. Great. Then my boyfriend opened his steak and it was so rare he threw away half of it. He asked for medium rare and most places will cook it with red in the middle. This was purple in most spots. Not edible. It was disturbing watching him try to eat it. I ordered crab cakes and they were okay. Mostly crab meat which is great. It was supposed to come with asparagus. It came with cooked spinach. The only cooked vegetable I will not eat. I wish they let me know ahead of time as I would have requested broccoli or something else. Overall, very disappointed and we won't return. I know times are tough right now but we had a poor meal tonight. read more

Ryfe - Raw steak - Bars Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

I ordered the Maryland crab cake salad, goat cheese and beet crostini, and truffle fries. The bread is not crostini toast but sliced bread from a roll with a shmear of goat cheese spread three slices of beets sprinkled with slivered almonds.. I don't taste the smoked honey.. it's ehh not flavorful. They sent me sweet potato fries instead of truffle fries because they ran out of fries... how do you run out of fries it's a cut up potato... okay so why didn't you include the maple mustard and other stuff on the sweet fries idk.. they taste fine though.. the crab cake is not Maryland lump crab style but more like shredded crab and a lot of breading and salty, not bad but it's kinda dry.. the salad was tasty I like salad. Prob wouldn't order the same thing again but I would order something different and try this restaurant again. read more

Ryfe - Where's the cheese? - Bars Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

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Ryfe A is a really cool little spot just opened up right before the pandemic started. I've been there about 10 times at this point and I can say that the staff is fantastic the food is good the service is good and they often have live music. I really appreciate the care in detail that they put into fixing the spot up and making it a comfortable friendly atmosphere. Sign up for a text for daily specials. read more

Ryfe - Johnny D on Thursday night - Bars Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

I decided after taking a peek at reviews to bring my GF here for her bday outdoor celebration and it didn't disappoint. The food was literally AMAZING! The truffle fries were the BEST BEST EVER and my ribeye was AMAZING! The ambiance is also really enjoyable and they truly try their best to practice safe social distancing and measures. Oh and the quarantini cocktail was BOMB! read more

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Ryfe has a bustling bar and a nice menu of drinks; if you want comfort food and some wind-down beverages it's great. I'd give it 3 1/2 stars if I could, but seeing it on an early summer weekend I'll round up. We came for dinner on a Saturday night and jumped into the dinner course; the food was good but not amazing. My pork chop could have used more seasoning and less time cooking; my wife's seafood pasta had more than a dusting of parmesan cheese (not typical for seafood?). The wait staff was busy, so they get a bit of discount on attentiveness. The location is great (just on the border of Atlantic City and Ventnor) and there is amble on-street parking via ParkMobile app or meters. read more

Recently, renovated venue was beautiful. Very clean and friendly. The bartender was great. A great selection of beers and also handmade cocktails. The seafood was fresh and delicious. read more

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My husband and I were impressed with the staff, food and drinks. Cool environment, great music and friendly staff. Planning to come back tomorrow and watch football. Jen was great at recommending food and drinks, Marvin made great food and Amy has some basketball skills. read more

Ryfe - Bars Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

The food was good, service was not. We were a bigger group (11 people) and they did accommodate our reservation to one table. The server was inattentive, you can't look at the receipt to ensure it is correct before paying, and we found errors after the fact. They charged us for an error they made and did not tell us gratuity was included so we tipped double on slow service. Idk if it was an off night but I do not recommend. Maybe for take out. It was loud and the servers were sassy and rude. update: one of our party has celiacs, made sure this was known, repeated which items needed to be gluten free, and they have had a reaction from this food. there is also only single bathrooms, not multiple stalls, so there is a line. they tried to blame us for breaking a chair which was broken when we arrived and they gave us a replacement chair that was too high for our table. also, they make you pay $2 per person to reserve a table which is ridiculous read more

Just came in here for drinks on grand opening day and I am VERY HAPPY! What a great new addition to the neighborhood. Lively, hop bar with good rock 'n roll playing loud enough to contribute to the vibe, but not so loud as to drown out conversation. Staff is friendly and welcoming. There is a lounge area and a dark and almost sensual dining area adjacent to the bar so you can have lots of different experiences here. Welcome to Chelsea, Ryfe! read more

Deb was and is awesome! I love the fact that when I come in she knows exactly what I want!! Highly recommend, and I will make it one of my stops weekly. read more

Great Tuna steak & Filet. The shrimp appetizer is a must and the rum bucket was great! Awesome service for a nice 4th of July dinner. read more

Ryfe - Bars Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

Lobster bisque was too spicy! But was good. Crab cakes were old! Everything was over salted! My grandson had wings that were over fried,very hard! My husband steak was very good mash potatoes were cold! The service was excellent! read more